The Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 has been announced on Tuesday, April 30. Half the team has changed. Out of the 15 players who were selected for the T20 World Cup in 2022, only 8 players have been selected for this year’s mega event. There are also 6 players who are going to play for the first time for Team India in the T20 World Cup. One of the names is that of Yuzvendra Chahal, who has never played for the Indian team in the T20 World Cup before. Find out about those players here.
1. Yuzvendra Chahal
Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been named in the T20 World Cup squad for the first time. You may be surprised to know that he is the highest wicket-taker for India in this format, but he will be seen playing the T20 World Cup for the first time.
2. Kuldeep Yadav
Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav is also an experienced spinner and has been playing T20 international cricket for a long time, but he too has not played a T20 World Cup yet. He has taken 59 wickets in 35 matches. He will get a chance to play in the T20 World Cup for the first time.
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3. Sanju Samson
Wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson, who made his debut in T20 international cricket in 2015, has also been part of the T20 World Cup squad for the first time. Three T20 World Cups have been played since his debut, but he will be playing in this mega event for the first time.
4. Mohammad Siraj
Fast bowler Mohammad Siraj will also play for the T20 World Cup team India for the first time. He has played 10 T20 Internationals for India. However, if Shami is not available this year, Siraj has been given a chance to replace him. He hasn’t even played the T20 World Cup.
5. Shivam Dubey
There is a lot of discussion about all-rounder Shivam Dubey. He made it to the T20 World Cup squad based on his blistering batting, as CSK did not let him bowl. Although he will be seen playing the T20 World Cup for the first time, he will have to bowl.
6. Yashaswi Jaiswal
Left-arm explosive opener Yashaswi Jaiswal will also be part of the T20 World Cup squad for the first time. Shubman Gill has been left out and the management has expressed confidence in Jaiswal. However, if Virat Kohli If we open, even Jaiswal will not be in the playing eleven.