Sanjay Manjrekar shared his expert opinion on India's probable XI for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal's impressive performances, Manjrekar believes that the experienced duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will open the batting for India. He also emphasized the need for Rishabh Pant to be in the playing XI, stating that India needs their big-match players to perform in crucial games. In the end, Manjrekar chose all-rounder Shivam Dube over Jaiswal in the team's probable lineup.
Sanjay Manjrekar's Probable XI for India's T20 World Cup 2024
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has shared his expert opinion on India's probable playing XI for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Despite impressive performances from young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, Manjrekar believes that the experienced duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will continue to open the batting for India.
Manjrekar also emphasized the importance of Rishabh Pant in the team, stating that India needs their big-match players to perform in crucial games. In the end, Manjrekar chose all-rounder Shivam Dube over Jaiswal in the team's probable lineup.
Probable XI:
FAQs:
1. Why did Manjrekar choose Kohli and Sharma over Jaiswal? Manjrekar believes that the experience of Kohli and Sharma is crucial for a successful T20 World Cup campaign. Jaiswal, despite his impressive performances, is still relatively young and untested at the international level.
2. Why is Pant so important to the team? Pant is a fearless hitter who can change the momentum of a match with his aggressive batting. He is also a reliable wicket-keeper and a strong fielder.
3. Why did he choose Dube over Jaiswal? Dube is a versatile all-rounder who can bat in the middle order and bowl medium pace. Manjrekar believes that his experience in the Indian Premier League (IPL) makes him a valuable asset to the team.
4. What are India's chances of winning the T20 World Cup 2024? India is one of the favorites to win the T20 World Cup 2024. They have a settled team with a good mix of experience and youth. However, they face tough competition from other top teams such as Australia, England, and Pakistan.
5. Who is the key player for India in the T20 World Cup 2024? Virat Kohli is the key player for India in the T20 World Cup 2024. He is one of the greatest batsmen of all time and his experience and leadership will be crucial for India's success.
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