Reason why Rinku Singh, Shubman Gill can comeback in India’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2024
Rinku Singh, Shubman Gill can comeback in India's 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2024 (Image Source: Twitter)

India are set to commence their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a face-off against Ireland on June 05, 2024, at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. Subsequently, they will engage in a high-stakes clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 09, 2024, at the same venue. Following these pivotal matches, India will compete against the USA and Canada on June 12 and 15 respectively.

BCCI unveils the 15-member squad

Amidst fervent anticipation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently unveiled the long-awaited 15-member squad for the upcoming global extravaganza. Spearheaded by Rohit Sharma, the squad features a blend of seasoned campaigners and burgeoning talents, including stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, as well as newcomers like Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Notable returns to the squad include the inclusion of Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal, bolstering the team’s depth.

Exclusions spark speculation

However, the squad announcement also stirred speculation and debate among fans and pundits alike. Notably, the absence of KL Rahul, the former vice-captain from the 2022 T20 World Cup squad, raised eyebrows. Equally intriguing were the exclusions of Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh, who wer🥀e relegated to the traveling reserves rather than securing spots in the final 15-member lineup.

Hope for a comeback

Despite initial setbacks, fans still cling to the hope that Rinku and Shubman might secure berths in the final 15-member squad. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has set May🌃 25 as the deadline for teams to submit their final squads. This grants India the opportunity to tweak their lineup and accommodate relevant changes.

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Potential scenarios for inclusion

Notably, unforeseen circumstances such as injuries prior to the cut-off date could pave the way for adjustments in India’s 15-member squad. Presently, India boasts a quartet of players in their traveling reserves, comprising Rinku, Shubman, Khaleel Ahmed, and Avesh Khan. Any of these p🐬layers could potentially make a comeback into the final squad, depending on exigencies🐎.

India’s squad for T20 World Cup 2024

  • Captain: Rohit Sharma
  • Players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel

Travelling Reserves:

  • Shubman Gill
  • Rinku Singh
  • Khaleel Ahmed
  • Avesh Khan

Also READ: T20 World Cup 2024 – Rinku Singh’s father discloses his son’s immediate response after facing snub from Indian squad

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