Mithali Raj Reveals Preferred Indian Squad for T20 World Cup.
As the BCCI selection committee is set to announce India’s T20 World Cup squad, former women’s captain Mithali Raj has shared her preferred 15. With the May 1st ICC deadline nearing, reports state chief selector Ajit Agarkar consulted Rohit Sharma in Delhi on Sunday. He will now meet colleagues in Mumbai for the final call on Wednesday.
In a line-up comprising usual big names, Mithali’s notable exclusions were KL Rahul and Shubman Gill. She backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to open with Rohit despite Gill’s IPL success.
Power hitters Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh also found spots alongside the in-form Hardik Pandya. The committee will be hoping for his bowling fitness.
In the keenly-watched wicketkeeper battle, Rishabh Pant pipped Sanju Samson as the first choice, followed by the Rajasthan star, leaving out Rahul.
A surprise pick was Yuzvendra Chahal, joint highest wicket-taking spinner this season, along with Kuldeep Yadav, who joined the duo.
Jadeja, Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh led the bowling attack. Siraj completed the lineup preferred by the former captain.
With the actual squad awaited, fans and experts eagerly dissect selection rationales and debates around the final 15.
