Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has identified Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah as key players for India’s prospects in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Yuvraj, who played a crucial role in India’s victory in the tournament’s inaugural edition, believes that Yadav’s explosive batting can change the course of a game in just a few deliveries.
He also expressed the need for Bumrah’s exceptional bowling skills to bolster India’s chances in the tournament. Yuvraj also preferred to have a leg-spinner like Yuzvendra Chahal in the squad due to his impressive form.
Regarding the wicket-keeper position, Yuvraj praised Dinesh Karthik’s recent performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but stated that if Karthik is not part of the playing XI, it would be more beneficial to have a younger player like Rishabh Pant or Sanju Samson, who have been in excellent form.
Yuvraj also shared his thoughts on the future of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, suggesting that they should consider retiring from T20I cricket after the T20 World Cup and focus on other formats.
He emphasized the importance of nurturing young talents for the next T20 World Cup and mentioned Shivam Dube as a player he would like to see in the squad due to his explosive batting abilities.
Yuvraj’s insights shed light on the critical players and strategic decisions that could shape India’s performance in the highly anticipated T20 World Cup.
