2024 T20 WC: Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson likely to make India squad – Report

Recent reports claim that Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and Sanju Samson will feature in the T20 World Cup 2024. The race is on among cricketers who desire a place in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad. Current reports suggest that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee already have a shortlist.

The shortlist is likely to feature names like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav. However, India has a wealth of talent in cricket with multiple players gunning to feature in each position.

Why are Hardik Pandya and Sanju Samson Likely to Make India Squad?

Reports from an unnamed Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official is the reason why both players are likely to make the T20 squad. The official had this to say concerning selections ahead of the tournament scheduled for June 1 to June 29, 2024:

“There would not be any experimentation or left-field selections. All those who have played for India and have done well consistently in T20 Internationals and the IPL will be rewarded,”

Hardik Pandya and Sanju Samson have put in remarkable performances for their franchises so far. They have a higher chance of featuring in the squad based on their consistent outings in recent games at franchise and international level.

Sanjay Manjrekar’s Comments and Predictions on India’s Final T20 World Cup Squad

Ex-Team India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes there will be surprising inclusions and snubs in the final India T20 World Cup squad. The veteran cricketer thinks amid heightened anticipation that players like Virat Kohli should not be in the squad. Sanjay opted for other players like Krunal Pandya ahead of Kohli in his suggested squad.

Manjrekar also recommended Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav to feature as spinners for the national team:

“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,”

Fans may not agree with his predicted final squad. However, he mentioned some popular names who could bring India success in America this June.

Sanjay Manjrekar predicted 2024 T20 World Cup squad for India

• Avesh Khan,
• Harshit Rana,
• Jasprit Bumrah,
• KL Rahul,
• Krunal Pandya
• Kuldeep Yadav,
• Mayank Yadav,
• Mohammed Siraj,
• Ravindra Jadeja,
• Rishabh Pant,
• Rohit Sharma,
• Sanju Samson,
• Suryakumar Yadav,
• Yashasvi Jaiswal,
• Yuzvendra Chahal
  

Current Predictions for Certain and Likely Cricketers for India at the T20 World Cup 2024

Several analysts have put together their opinions about India’s chances at the T20 World Cup 2024. Details from the report and other sources fuelled the creation of this selection list as things stand:

India T20 World Cup 2024 Group Schedule

Probable Team India Squad at T20 World Cup 2024

Available information from inside sources at the BCCI is enough to predict a possible full squad for Team India. Let’s see cricketers the Men in Blue will likely feature at the T20 World Cup 2024 in June:

Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson

Batters: Rohit Sharma (C), Rinku Singh, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal

All-rounders: Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube

Spin Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Yuzvendra Chahal

Pace Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Probable Playing XI

The full list could produce a playing XI involving these players:

• Rohit Sharma (C)
• Arshdeep Singh
• Axar Patel
• Hardik Pandya
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Rinku Singh
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Rishabh Pant (W-K)
• Suryakumar Yadav
• Virat Kohli