Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar made some surprising additions and omissions as he named his 15-member squad for India’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. With the deadline for the team selection only a few days away, fans and experts have been bold in sharing their opinions on the subject. After the likes of Irfan Pathan and Virender Sehwag shared their picks for the 15-man roster, Manjrekar has also submitted his squad. Shockingly, the cricketer-turned-commentator snubbed the talismanic Virat Kohli from the list and named Lucknow Super Giants all-rounder Krunal Pandya in the team.
Manjrekar went with the likes of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top of the batting order while Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav made the cut in the top 4. A total of three wicket-keepers were included in Manjrekar’s 15, with Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul also earning a spot each, together with Samson.
Among all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Krunal Pandya were the only picks in Manjrekar’s 15, with there being no place for pace-bowling all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube.
Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal were the two picks from the perspective of pure spinners while Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj made the cut as marquee pacers.
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“Yes. And this is perhaps Kuldeep Yadav at his peak with regards to his skills, his confidence. You can see now he’s out there like a Bumrah or Chahal at his peak. He is commanding that kind of respect. He looks comfortable with the responsibility and champions, you know, those breaks and those moments that you are seeking at the right time.”
Avesh Khan and Mayank Yadav also earned a spot each in Manrekar’s team.
Sanjay Manjrekar’s squad for T20 WC 2024:Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Avesh Khan, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav, Krunal Pandya
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