With the first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 concluded, several players have emerged as strong contenders for India's squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. While IPL performances alone will not guarantee selection, they provide valuable insights into players' current form and potential.
Probable 15-Member Squad:
1. Rohit Sharma (C): Confirmed as captain, Rohit Sharma has been Mumbai Indians' leading scorer in IPL 2024.
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal: The young opener has found form with an unbeaten century against Mumbai Indians.
3. Shubman Gill: Gujarat Titans' skipper has impressed with his consistent batting in IPL 2024.
4. Virat Kohli: The leading run-scorer in IPL 2024, Kohli is a certainty for India's squad.
5. Sanju Samson (WK): Rajasthan Royals' skipper has been the most impressive wicketkeeper-batter in IPL 2024.
6. Suryakumar Yadav: The world's No.1 T20I batter has made a strong impact despite missing the first few games of IPL 2024.
7. Hardik Pandya: Despite a disappointing IPL 2024, Pandya's experience in T20Is makes him a likely inclusion.
8. Rishabh Pant (WK): The wicketkeeper-batter has made a strong comeback after a year-long absence due to injury.
9. Rinku Singh: A belligerent finisher, Singh has impressed with his strike rate in IPL 2024.
10. Ravindra Jadeja: The all-rounder has not had the best of IPL seasons but his T20I experience could earn him a spot.
11. Kuldeep Yadav: The left-arm wrist spinner has been in-form for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024.
12. Yuzvendra Chahal: Rajasthan Royals' top wicket-taker, Chahal is a frontrunner for India's squad as a spinner.
13. Jasprit Bumrah: A nailed-on certainty, Bumrah is one of the best bowlers in the format.
14. Arshdeep Singh: The young pacer has taken 10 wickets for Punjab Kings in IPL 2024.
15. Shivam Dube: The explosive finisher has been in fine form for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024.
Other Probables:
* Avesh Khan
* Harshal Patel
* Riyan Parag
* Ruturaj Gaikwad
Tags: #IPL2024, #T20WorldCup2024, #IndianCricketTeam, #RohitSharma, #ViratKohli
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