T20 World Cup: Sunil Gavaskar does not pick these two star players in his 15 member squad

Xtra Time Web Desk: Legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar has left out Shikhar Dhawan in his 15 member Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE. The Little master has also not included Shreyas Iyer in his probable squad. More so he has kept KL Rahul in his side not as an opener but as a No 4 batsman.

According to Gavaskar, Indian captain Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should open the batting in the T20 World Cup.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli gave India a stunning opening partnership of 94-runs against England in February. Kohli scored an unbeaten 80 off 52 balls while Rohit made 34-ball 64. Before that, Kohli had opened India innings only seven times with the highest score of 70 that came against New Zealand back in 2012 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

“When we played against England in February, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma opened the batting. So, I think they should be the opening pair in the World Cup. I will pick Rahul as well but at No 4. Suryakumar Yadav will come at No 3,” Sunil Gavaskar told Sports Tak, selecting his 15-member squad.

The legendary opening batsman has kept the No 4 position open as per match situation with either KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya or Rishabh Pant batting at that position.

As for all-rounders, Gavaskar has picked Washington Sundar (if he is fit), Krunal Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja.

“I will pick Krunal Pandya because he is experienced and is an all-rounder. He has done well in the IPL. In addition, since he is a left-hander, it gives us an advantage,” Sunil Gavaskar said.

Amongst India’s pacers, Gavaskar’s picks are Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar. The other one is Shardul Thakur, who can offer depth with the bat. In spin department, he has picked Yuzvendra Chahal

Mumbai batsman Shreyas Iyer, who is coming back after an injury, will be in the reserves for Gavaskar. Off spinner Rahul Chahar too will be in the reserves.

However, the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw and Ishan Kishan or Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav haven’t found a place in his World Cup squad.

Sunil Gavaskar’s squad for T20 World Cup:

Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav,

Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant,

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Krunal Pandya, Washington Sundar

Pace bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar

Spinners: Yuzvendra Chahal

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Title: T20 World Cup: Sunil Gavaskar does not pick these two star players in his 15 member squad
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Published Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:28:51 +0000

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