The Indian cricket team has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with several players earning their selection based on their impressive performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).
Rohit Sharma: The Mumbai Indians captain has been in scintillating form, scoring 311 runs in 9 matches at a strike rate of 160.30. His century against Chennai Super Kings was a standout performance.
Hardik Pandya: Despite a disappointing IPL campaign, Pandya's all-round abilities have earned him a spot in the squad. He has scored 197 runs and taken 4 wickets in 9 matches.
Yashasvi Jaiswal: The Rajasthan Royals opener has been in excellent touch, with a century against Mumbai Indians being the highlight.
Virat Kohli: The former India captain has silenced his critics with a remarkable IPL season, amassing 500 runs at a strike rate of nearly 150.
Suryakumar Yadav: The Mumbai Indians batter has been one of the most consistent performers in the IPL, with a belligerent 78-run knock against Punjab Kings being a standout.
Rishabh Pant: The Delhi Capitals captain has returned to form after recovering from injuries, scoring 371 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 160.60.
Sanju Samson: The Rajasthan Royals captain has been in excellent form, scoring 385 runs at a strike rate of 161.08.
Shivam Dube: The Chennai Super Kings all-rounder has been a revelation, scoring 350 runs at a strike rate of 172.41.
Ravindra Jadeja: The Chennai Super Kings all-rounder has contributed with both bat and ball, scoring 157 runs and taking 5 wickets.
Axar Patel: The Delhi Capitals spinner has impressed with his all-round abilities, scoring close to 150 runs and taking 9 wickets.
Kuldeep Yadav: The Delhi Capitals spinner has been in excellent form, taking 12 wickets in 9 matches.
Yuzvendra Chahal: The Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner has been a standout performer, taking 13 wickets in 9 matches and becoming the first bowler to claim 200 wickets in the IPL.
Arshdeep Singh: The Punjab Kings left-arm seamer has picked up 12 wickets in 9 games.
Jasprit Bumrah: The Mumbai Indians pace ace has been in fabulous form, leading the wicket-takers' column with 14 scalps in 9 games.
Mohammed Siraj: The Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer has been off-colour, taking only 6 wickets in 9 matches.
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