India resume their hunt for an ICC trophy, their first after 2013, as they head into the T20 World Cup 2024. The team put forth by the selectors comprises of a strong combination that includes experienced and in-form players. The Men in Blue will kick start their tournament with the game against Ireland and then will go on to face arch-rivals Pakistan before meeting other teams in the group stage.
InsideSport takes a look at five Indians players who can single-handedly win the tournament for India.
Five Indians who an single-handedly win T20 World Cup
1. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli has arguably been the best performer on the big stage for the Men in Blue. With 4037 runs to his name in the shortest-format, the batting maestro is the heartbeat for the Men in Blue’s batting order. Not to forget, Virat’s record while chasing a target is unmatched, with his 82-run knock against Pakistan that saw India across the line in 2022 being one of the best innings ever witnessed.
2. Rohit Sharma
India cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma is a threat to any and every team that locks horns with India in the T20 WC. Probably playing his last T20 World Cup, Sharma will aim to end his career in the shortest format on aa high note by lifting the trophy, adding one more to his already studded cabinet. Despite a poor run in IPL 2024, Sharma He has 3974 runs in T20Is to his name, including five hundreds.
3. Jasprit Bumrah
Regarded as the best in the world, Jasprit Bumrah will be a key for India’s campaign in the upcoming World Cup. With his ability to strike both at the start and in the death overs, the pacer is one of the most feared in the international circuit. He has 74 wickets from 62 games at an astonishing economy rate of 6.55. From toe-crushing yorkers to slimy slow balls, Boom Boom can do it all.
4. Hardik Pandya
Another crucial return for India would be that of prolific all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Not long ago, Pandya was not only designated as India’s vice-captain but also was regarded as one of the best all-rounders in the world. However, injury forced him to be on the sidelines since October 2023. Despite a poor run in IPL 2024, Pandya is expected to play the role of a legend killer in the T20 WC, with high hopes placed on both his batting and bowling.
5. Suryakumar Yadav
Explosive middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav is one of the key players who can ensure success for India in the tournament. His ferocious hitting ability coupled with innovation has helped him amass 2141 runs in just 60 T20Is.
India T20 World Cup squad
Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan
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