New Delhi, Former India tempo spearhead Zaheer Khan has picked Rishabh Pant as the only wicketkeeper in his group for the T20 World Cup whereas handing out worldwide debut to left-arm seamer Yash Dayal so as to add a brand new dimension to the assault.
One in all Zaheer's most fascinating alternatives was the 26-year-old Dayal, who represents Uttar Pradesh in home cricket and Royal Challengers Bengaluru within the Indian Premier League. He has taken into consideration Mohammed Shami's damage layoff whereas choosing his squad.
“Once I discuss Yash Dayal, it's a floating spot when the 15 are introduced as a result of Mohammed Shami won’t be out there for the event.
“He's one bowler that for those who want somebody to bowl up, you could have Yash Dayal. If you’d like a back-end bowler and if Siraj's type is spotty, he can be utilized there as effectively,” Zaheer advised Jio Cinema.
Zaheer additionally chosen Delhi Capitals' captain Pant as the one wicket-keeper in his squad, overlooking others similar to Sanju Samson, KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan.
“Rishabh Pant is my solely wicket-keeper. I’ve given extra significance to bringing 4 tempo bowlers. You don't need to sacrifice a quick bowler for one more wicketkeeper. You might have choices like KL Rahul, Sanju Samson, and lots of need to see Dinesh Karthik.
“At this level, we will think about Mahendra Singh Dhoni as effectively due to his strike price! I believe they'll give attention to present gamers like Samson, KL Rahul, and possibly even Jitesh Sharma.
“If you happen to're constructing a group for a month-long event, your touring reserve might be your wicketkeeper.”
Zaheer named 16 gamers in his squad, with the caveat that just one participant between Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill and Rajasthan Royals' opener Yashasvi Jaiswal shall be chosen as Rohit Sharma's opening associate.
“The hardest choice the selectors should make shall be selecting one opener out of two terrific choices. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, I believe solely certainly one of them will make it as a result of the think-tank will need flexibility within the group.
“A participant can't be restricted to only one position, they could want to maneuver across the batting order.”
Zaheer Khan's India squad for T20 World Cup:
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill/Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh
All-Rounders: Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja
Wicket-Keeper: Rishabh Pant
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Dayal, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal.
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