India’s T20 World Cup Squad: Strengths, Weaknesses and Opportunities

India’s 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup has been announced, with Rohit Sharma leading the way. The team consists of experienced players, but there are concerns about their ability to keep up with the fast-paced run rates seen in T20 cricket. While Rishabh Pant’s return from injury is a positive development, players like Rinku Singh, known for his high T20 strike rate, did not make the cut.

Strengths of the team include Jasprit Bumrah’s prowess as a paceman, the formidable spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, and the return of Suryakumar Yadav from injury. Virat Kohli’s good form in the IPL, along with Rohit Sharma’s leadership, adds to the team’s strengths. However, weaknesses such as the lack of all-rounders and X-factor players, reliance on past performance over current form for some players, and a patchy pace unit pose challenges for the squad.

Opportunities for India to redeem themselves after falling short in the ODI World Cup by winning their second T20 World Cup are present. Threats include a shortage of proven finishers in the squad, a top order similar to previous squads that failed to win T20 World Cups