Mohammad Kaif picks India’s perfect playing XI for T20 World Cup 2024: The wait for cricket lovers is over. T20 World Cup 2024 starts today (01 June). However, the Indian team’s first match in the tournament is against the Ireland cricket team on June 5. A big question is which playing 11 team India will field in the important matches. Because all the players selected for the tournament are unique and have the power to single-handedly win matches on their day. However, former Team India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has tried to solve this problem to some extent.
The 43-year-old former cricketer announced his perfect playing XI while speaking on Star Sports’ ‘Game Plan’ show. Kaif has included Yashwi Jaiswal as the opening batsman along with captain Rohit Sharma in his playing XI for the tournament. Jaiswal’s bat played very well during the IPL. Perhaps this is the reason why he has chosen Rohit as his partner batsman.
Apart from this, he has placed the responsibility of the middle order on the shoulders of Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav. Kohli was the top scorer in IPL 2024. Suryakumar Yadav is also in good form after returning from injury.
The former cricketer has kept Rishabh Pant as a wicketkeeper batsman in his team. Pant has been in good form in the IPL after returning from injury. Apart from this, he has included 3 all-rounders in the team. These players are Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Akshar Patel.
Kaif has included 2 wicket takers in his team. It is none other than Arshdeep Singh along with veteran fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. He has selected Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav in his team as the main spinner.
Mohammad Kaif’s Indian Team Selection for T20 World Cup:
Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashshwi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh.