Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar feels that Rinku Singh’s inclusion in the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup should be a no-brainer for the selectors. The BCCI is expected to announce India’s 15-man squad later this month, with the deadline for naming being May 1. Therefore, the selectors are keeping a close eye on the performance of the players in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). While the BCCI is unlikely to select any new IPL players, India’s final squad may still come with some surprises.

Amid the debate over India’s selection for the showcase tournament, Manjrekar hoped the selectors would not forget about Rinku and select him in the 15-man shortlist.

“Because he didn’t get many opportunities, I hope the selectors don’t forget about Rinku Singh. He is someone who comes straight into the Indian team. Every time he gets a chance, you will see how good he is, in addition to the Indian team Outside of the core players, apart from the big names we are considering, he is someone I like for his consistency and range,” Manjrekar told Firstpost.

Rinku made his India debut in 2023 in a T20I against Ireland. He has scored 356 runs in 15 T20I matches so far with a strike rate of 176.23. The left-handed batsman has been a revelation for the Indian team as far as his knocks are concerned.

Even in the ongoing season of IPL, Rinku has managed to give an extra boost to KKR with his batting in the death overs.

India’s likely squad for T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh