Leader Online Desk : All cricket lovers are focused on the upcoming T-20 World Cup in June. According to the information given by the news agency 'PTI', the chairman of the national selection committee Ajit Agarkar came to Delhi from Spain to watch the match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in the IPL on Saturday, April 27. Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma are expected to hold an informal meeting in Delhi regarding a possible 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup in West Indies and the US. The deadline for announcing the 15-member squad for the World Cup is May 1.
Indian team announcement likely to happen on 1 May
According to media reports, Agarkar and Rohit Sharma met after the Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals match. The Indian team may be announced on May 1. This is the last day of the deadline for team selection. A meeting between Agarkar and Rohit is likely to take place on Monday, April 29, before the announcement of the team. Mumbai's next match will be against Lucknow on April 30 at the Ekna Stadium.
Suspense remains about Hardik's selection
Team India's all-rounder Hardik Pandya's performance in this year's IPL has been very disappointing. Along with this, his fitness is also being discussed. Hardik has so far bowled only 19 overs instead of 36 overs in nine matches. At the same time, as a finisher, he has managed to hit only 10 sixes in as many matches. In this year's IPL, he has scored 196 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 142. . But in this year's IPL, Shivam Dubey is far ahead of Hardik. This CSK batsman has hit 22 sixes in eight matches.
Akshar is likely to be preferred over Chahal
Things are not clear with fast bowling and spinners either. While Jasprit Bumrah has been in terrific form, veteran Mohammad Siraj has not been doing well in the IPL. Akshar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi and Yuzvendra Chahal will compete for the team's third spinner spot. Akshar's claim is stronger due to better batting skills.
Pant's team will make a comeback in India? Samson or KL Rahul?
Rishabh Pant along with Sanju Samson and Lokesh Rahul are doubts for wicketkeeping. A source from the Board of Control for Cricket in India ('BCCI') said, 'Despite his good performance, there are still doubts about the selection of Sanju Samson. While Rishabh Pant's selection is certain, KL Rahul can be included as the second wicket-keeper. Lucknow's captain Rahul is at the third position in terms of scoring the most runs in this IPL season. He has scored 378 runs in nine matches at an average of 42 and a strike rate of 144.27. It is almost certain that Shivam Dubey will also be selected. Pant has been in tremendous form this season. Coming back from a car accident, he has been amazing with the bat in his very first tournament. So far he has scored 371 runs in 10 matches at an average of 46.38 and a strike rate of 160.60. He is currently fourth in the race for the Orange Cap.
Shivam Dubey caught everyone's attention with his power hitting
Shivam Dubey's power hitting has grabbed everyone's attention this season. He has so far scored 311 runs in eight matches at an average of 51.83 and an excellent strike rate of 169.94. This includes three fifties. His best score is 66 not out. Dubey is the second highest run-scorer for Chennai Super Kings. Rituraj Gaikwad is the top no. He has so far scored 349 runs at an average of 58.17 in eight matches for CSK. This includes a century.
The thrill of the T20 World Cup will be played in June
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 will be co-hosted by West Indies and USA in June this year. This competition will start from 1st June. The Indian team will play their first match against Ireland on June 5. The most eye-catching match of the tournament will be played between India and Pakistan on June 9 in New York. The match will be played at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York.