The discussion around India’s squad selection has heated up as the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup approaches. Remarkably, after every Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) game, talk shows have passionately debated whether Indian players should be included in the World Cup team and assessed how they have performed thus far. The wicketkeeper’s role is the one that has been the main topic of discussion in these talks.
After a protracted absence, Rishabh Pant returned to cricket during the 2024 Indian Premier League, and Sanju Samson emerged as the clear favorite to take up the gloves. This has raised questions about K.L. Rahul’s chances of being selected. However, Adam Gilchrist has dispelled rumors that Rahul will be a member of the World Cup team.
The former cricket player from Australia counseled Rahul to put more of his attention on leading the Lucknow Super Giants to the IPL championship rather than continuing to argue current issues. He went on to say that becoming the best player in the lucrative league would guarantee him a place in the ICC main tournament.
“To shut it down for the remainder of the tournament (the discussion surrounding T20 World Cup selection) is probably going to be difficult.” The focus of the story needs to shift away from World Cup participants. How can they qualify for the World Cup? He needs to exercise just like every other competitor in this competition. The 52-year-old told Cricbuzz, “If you’re in the narrative of selecting, you’ll be on the plane.”
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There were rumors that Rahul might switch to a middle-order hitter in order to increase his chances of making the World Cup team before the 2024 Indian Premier League season began. He did, nevertheless, keep opening for Lucknow this season. The fact that Samson is batting in the top order for the Rajasthan Royals further reduces Rahul’s chances.
Additionally, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) anticipates announcing the 15-man Indian World Cup squad before the end of April. The deadline for squad submissions for the main tournament, which the US and the West Indies will co-host, is May 1st, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
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