In a video posted by Star Sports, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has revealed his ideal lineup for Team India’s squad selection for the ICC T20 World Cup. Pathan, who played 79 international matches for India across all formats, detailed his choices for each position within the team.
Pathan recommended that Rohit Sharma should open the batting with Yashasvi Jaiswal, followed by Virat Kohli at No.3 and Suryakumar Yadav at No.4. He then suggested Rinku Singh, Rishabh Pant, and Shivam Dube for the middle-order positions at No. 5 and 6, and Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja for No. 7 and 8 in the lower middle order.
In terms of spin bowling, Pathan highlighted that Kuldeep Yadav should be included in the squad as a wrist spinner, and suggested that Ravi Bishnoi should also be considered over Yuzvendra Chahal due to his prowess as a fielder. In terms of pace bowling, Pathan selected Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj as his choices for the fast bowlers.
Pathan also addressed the dilemma of choosing an extra batter, pointing out that Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson are contenders for that position. He proposed that one could be included in the 15-member squad while the other could be selected as a traveling reserve.
Overall, Pathan’s suggested lineup for the T20 World Cup includes a strong mix of experienced players and promising talents, with a focus on covering all areas of the game effectively.
