In a video shared by Star Sports activities on social media, Pathan outlined his ideally suited lineup, providing insights into his selections for varied positions throughout the workforce.
“Captain Rohit Sharma opening with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Virat Kohli at No.3, with Suryakumar Yadav as No.four batter,” Pathan asserted, delineating his batting order preferences.
He additional elaborated on the center order, suggesting, “For No. 5 & 6 within the batting line-up, we must always have Rinku Singh, Rishabh Pant and Shivam Dube for the 2 slots.”
Pathan then delved into the decrease center order, proposing, “For No. 7 & 8, we must always have Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja.”
Relating to the spin division, Pathan expressed his views, stating, “For spinners, particularly wrist spinners, Kuldeep Yadav is a certainty. After that, if you happen to take another spinner then the competition is between Ravi Bishnoi and Yuzvendra Chahal. I’ll choose Bishnoi as he’s a greater fielder.”
When it comes to the tempo bowling unit, Pathan singled out, “Among the many quick bowlers, the primary title will likely be Jasprit Bumrah, after that Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj.”
Pathan additionally addressed the dilemma of an additional batter, remarking, “For an additional batter, the dialogue will likely be between Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson. It is going to be an additional batter or an additional wicketkeeper. If one is chosen within the 15-member squad, the opposite can go as a touring reserve”
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Irfan Pathan’s India squad for T20 World Cup
Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Rishabh Pant (WK), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Shubman Gill/Sanju Samson.
