Sanjay Manjrekar Excludes Yashasvi Jaiswal from India's T20 World Cup XI

With the T20 World Cup 2024 just around the corner, experts and former cricketers have been speculating about the Indian team's strongest XI. Sanjay Manjrekar, a renowned cricket analyst, recently shared his thoughts on the matter, expressing his belief that Yashasvi Jaiswal would not make the cut if both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are available.

Manjrekar explained that the batting order would likely feature Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the opening pair, followed by Suryakumar Yadav at number three. He then opted for Rishabh Pant at number four, ahead of Sanju Samson, despite Samson's recent impressive form.

"I want Pant to get into those India colors very early in the tournament because he is a big-match player," Manjrekar said. "India's problem in ICC events has been winning the semis or finals, and they need their big-match players to be feeling good."

Manjrekar's decision to exclude Jaiswal from his XI stems from the presence of Kohli and Sharma. "When you look at the batting order, you can see how it pans out. Opening pair: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli. Unfortunately, there's no place for Yashasvi Jaiswal because Virat will not bat at number three; that's a reality we have embraced," he said.

With only one spot available for either Jaiswal or Shivam Dube, Manjrekar believes Dube is more likely to get the nod. This decision highlights the intense competition within the Indian team, with several talented players vying for a place in the starting lineup.

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