Rishabh Pant vs KL Rahul vs Sanju Samson: Report makes sensational claim on T20 World Cup squad. cricket news

It is believed that KL Rahul is slightly ahead of Sanju Samson in the race for the second wicketkeeper, while the poor batting form of Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya remains a matter of concern for the national selection panel, which has been shortlisted for the 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup. Expected to announce. Cup in America by the end of this month. Another source of controversy in drafting the final team could be the selection of an additional bowler. It remains to be seen whether an additional fast bowler will be included in Avesh Khan or there will be a choice between Lucknow Super Giants leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi and Delhi Capitals all-rounder Axar Patel given the low and slow pitches of the West Indies. It is understood that captain Rohit Sharma may hold a meeting with selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar to discuss the team outline.

With the ICC setting May 1 as the deadline for announcing the 15-member squads, BCCI is expected to reveal the names any time between the end of this week or the beginning of next week.

Pandya has bowled 17 out of a possible 32 overs in eight matches for MI so far.

As a designated finisher, he has hit only seven sixes in these games, which is below par on every parameter. The free-flowing bat-swing is completely missing from the 150 runs he has scored so far in the tournament at a strike rate of 142.

However, Pandya may be called the ‘Tina’ option (there is no option) for the selectors as Shivam Dubey, who is also expected to board the flight to New York, is not bowling.

Even in terms of skill and pace, Dubey is nowhere near bowler Pandya, but his current batting form (22 sixes in eight matches) also cannot be ignored.

rahul vs sanju

It can be safely concluded that Rishabh Pant, who is now third among the top run-scorers in the competition with 342 at a strike rate of 161, has served as the team’s No. 1 keeper-batsman as well as a designated finisher. Has also cemented his place as a. ,

The battle for the second keeper’s spot is quite intense and despite KL Rahul (302 at 141 SR) not batting in the middle order, his range of strokes may help him overtake Samson (314 at SR 152).

Samson may once again have to be content with being on the stand-by like last year’s 50-over World Cup.

Bishnoi vs Avesh vs Axar

The five bowlers who have almost confirmed their place are Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav.

However, except Bumrah and Kuldeep, other Indian bowlers have not been in good form during the IPL and hence the option of an additional bowler becomes very important.

There will be a triangular contest between Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Avesh, Delhi Capitals left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Akshar and Lucknow Super Giants leg spinner Bishnoi.

Avesh, who has significantly improved his death bowling, has taken eight wickets with an economy rate of 9.41 in as many matches, while Bishnoi has taken only five wickets, but on flat tracks, his economy of 8.47 can be considered impressive. Is.

Axar, who has seven wickets in nine matches but is bowling at a rate above 7, would be a great choice considering the conditions.

This includes his batting ability, scoring runs at a strike of 132 and also the fact that he is a very good all-round fielder.