NEW DELHI: Ahead of the announcement of India's squad for
T20 World Cup
2024, legendary West Indian cricketer
Brian Lara
has shared his preferred 15-member side. In a social media post by Star Sports, Lara unveiled his dream roster, led by skipper
Rohit Sharma
.
Lara's proposed squad showcases a mix of seasoned campaigners and emerging talents. The lineup includes established players such as
Virat Kohli
,
Hardik Pandya
, and Jasprit Bumrah, alongside promising youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mayank Yadav.
Behind the stumps, Lara has opted for the duo of
Sanju Samson
and
Rishabh Pant
, adding depth and flexibility to the batting order.
The all-round skills of
Shivam Dube
, coupled with the spin prowess of Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Yuzvendra Chahal, provide a well-rounded bowling attack.
Pacers Arshdeep Singh, Sandeep Sharma, and Mayank Yadav complete the lineup, ensuring a potent mix of batting, bowling, and fielding expertise.
With the T20 World Cup drawing closer, fans are eagerly awaiting the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan, slated for June 9 at the Nassau County International
Cricket Stadium in Long Island.
Indian cricket enthusiasts have an exciting group stage to look forward to, with the team set to face Ireland on June 5, followed by the epic encounter against Pakistan on June 9.
The Indian side will then take on the USA on June 12 before rounding off their group stage campaign against Canada on June 15, setting the tone for a thrilling journey in pursuit of T20 World Cup success.
Brian Lara's India squad for T20 World Cup
Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Sandeep Sharma, Mayank Yadav.
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