The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, to be held in Australia. The squad will be led by Rohit Sharma, with Hardik Pandya as his deputy. The selectors faced tough choices in selecting the squad, which was announced just one day before the deadline day. Key players such as Rinku Singh, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Ravi Bishnoi, and Ishan Kishan have missed out on being part of the main squad and instead have been named as travelling reserves.
India Unveils Squad for 2024 T20 World Cup
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the much-anticipated squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in Australia. Rohit Sharma will continue as the captain of the side, with Hardik Pandya serving as his deputy.
After a rigorous selection process, the selectors finalized the squad, which includes several familiar faces along with a few surprises. However, some notable players, including Rinku Singh, missed out on being part of the main squad.
Background
Rinku Singh is a talented all-rounder who has represented India at the U-19 level. He made his T20 debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2022 and quickly caught attention with his explosive batting and reliable bowling.
In the recent IPL season, Rinku amassed 666 runs at an impressive strike rate of 138.33. He also picked up 10 wickets with his left-arm spin, showcasing his all-round abilities.
Possible Reasons for Rinku's Exclusion
Despite his impressive IPL performances, there are several possible reasons why Rinku was not included in the main squad for the T20 World Cup:
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