The Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has expressed its disappointment over the omission of their captain, KL Rahul, from the Indian cricket team’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. In a social media post, LSG shared a picture of Rahul with the caption ‘Our No.1 Since Day Zero,’ highlighting his importance to the team.
India’s head coach, Rahul Dravid, cast his vote in Bengaluru on Friday, April 26, during phase 2 of the Lok Sabha elections. He emphasized the importance of democracy and encouraged the youth of India to actively participate in the voting process.
Rishabh Pant’s exceptional performance in the ongoing IPL season 2024 continues to impress, with his recent innings of 88 off 43 balls against Gujarat Titans showcasing his extraordinary skills. The wicketkeeper-batter’s brilliant display was highlighted by a stunning imitation of MS Dhoni’s iconic helicopter shot, earning praise from legendary cricketer Sourav Ganguly. Ganguly also expressed his belief that Pant should be considered for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, recognizing his valuable contribution to the team’s batting lineup.
Former cricketers Varun Aaron, Irfan Pathan, and Virender Sehwag believe that MS Dhoni should be considered for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. With a plethora of wicket-keeping options available, including Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Dinesh Karthik, and Ishan Kishan, Dhoni’s recent impressive performances in the ongoing IPL 2024 have raised questions about his potential inclusion in the squad. Aaron and Pathan expressed their unwavering support for Dhoni, emphasizing his exceptional batting abilities despite his age. Sehwag highlighted Dhoni’s unmatched expertise in the death overs, making him an invaluable asset to Team India. However, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, suffered back-to-back defeats against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), casting some doubt on Dhoni’s team’s current form.
Former India cricketer Virendra Sehwag recently announced his playing XI for the Indian cricket team ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. His selections sparked discussion and debate, as he made some bold choices, including axing Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Sehwag opted for Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Sandeep Sharma in their place.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag has raised eyebrows with his selection of the Indian playing XI for the T20 World Cup 2024, omitting Hardik Pandya and including Sandeep Sharma. Sehwag opted for Shivam Dube or Rinku Singh as the lower middle order batter instead of Pandya, who has been in poor form for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He also named Rishabh Pant as the wicketkeeper ahead of other contenders, while his spin bowling unit comprises only Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, excluding Axar Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan recently named his preferred 15-player squad for India’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. The squad features several notable names, including Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya. Pathan has set a specific condition for Pandya’s inclusion, stating that he must bowl regularly. The squad also includes wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who has returned to competitive cricket after a horrific incident in December 2022.
Virender Sehwag, a legendary Indian cricketer, disclosed that he was offered a hefty $100,000 contract to play in the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia. However, Sehwag turned down the offer, stating that Indian cricketers are financially secure and do not need to participate in foreign leagues for monetary reasons. Sehwag made this revelation during a conversation with Australian cricketing great Adam Gilchrist. The former Indian opener also expressed his belief that Indian players do not need to play in other T20 leagues because they have ample financial resources in India. Sehwag is currently working as a pundit for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 and has been providing expert analysis and opinions on the participating players and franchises.
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has selected his 15-member India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. The tournament will be held in the West Indies and the United States from June 2024. Pathan’s squad includes some surprising exclusions, such as KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Sanju Samson. The top-order comprises Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Virat Kohli, while the middle-order consists of Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Rinku Singh, and Shivam Dube. Hardik Pandya is the lone pace-bowling all-rounder, while Ravindra Jadeja is the sole spin-bowling all-rounder. Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh form the bowling attack. The official India squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 is expected to be announced this week.
Shivam Dube has become a crucial asset to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lineup, surpassing the 1000-run mark in his IPL career for the franchise. His recent performance against the Lucknow Super Giants, where he scored a blistering 27-ball 66 with a strike rate of 244.44, highlighted his exceptional batting prowess. This milestone not only solidifies Dube’s position within the CSK team but also makes him a strong candidate for a spot in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 squad.
