Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar names his 15-member Indian team for T20 World Cup

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has caused quite a stir in the cricketing world with his recent announcement of his 15-member Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The Mumbai cricket stalwart, who is now an analyst, made some bold decisions by leaving out big names like Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and Shivam Dube from his squad.

One of the most surprising aspects of Manjrekar’s team selection was the inclusion of three wicketkeepers – Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Sanju Samson. This move raised eyebrows among fans and experts alike, as it is uncommon to have three specialist wicketkeepers in a T20 squad.

Manjrekar’s team also featured skipper Rohit Sharma opening the batting with young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal, followed by Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav. All-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Krunal Pandya were also included in the squad, while Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube were left out.

In the spin department, Manjrekar opted for Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, while Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj made the cut as pacers. The former cricketer defended his selections on a special show on Star Sports, acknowledging the tough competition for spots after a competitive IPL season.

With former cricketers like Irfan Pathan and Virender Sehwag also sharing their preferred 15-member teams for the T20 World Cup, the debate over squad selections is sure to continue until the tournament kicks off. Manjrekar’s bold choices have certainly added an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming competition, leaving fans eager to see how his team performs on the big stage.