India's T20 World Cup squad likely to have no new faces: Here are likely names that may be included
«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,» a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
India's T20 World Cup Squad Probables
It is understood that one among Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal might miss out but in case both proven performers are selected in the final 15,'then 'only one among two finishers — Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh and Chennai Super Kings' Shivam Dube — will get the nod.'
The other close call could be for the second wicketkeeper's slot where Sanju Samson has competition from Jitesh Sharma, KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan.
Rahul and Kishan bat at the top of the order, and they haven't tried batting in the middle order in this IPL so far, which 'makes it difficult for the selectors to analyse their impact down the order.
Although Hardik Pandya's bowling fitness remains a concern, there is 'no immediate doubt on his selection. «Much like him, Virat Kohli's inclusion is also a formality,» the source said.
The other automatic selections are skipper Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav.' 'These 10 names, if fit, will definitely be on the flight across the Atlantic.
'It is understood that Siraj is being rested by RCB as he has been playing constantly and needed workload management.'
In the choice between Gill and Jaiswal, it is evident that
