Because the cricketing world eagerly anticipates the T20I World Cup 2024, former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan has unveiled his most well-liked quartet of seamers for the Indian squad.
India’s triumph in T20I sequence towards Afghanistan
India, having achieved glory within the ICC World T20 2007, just lately cemented their dominance with a convincing 3-0 overcome Afghanistan within the T20I sequence. This resounding victory serves as a becoming conclusion to India’s T20I preparations because it marked their closing worldwide T20 task forward of the extremely anticipated T20I mega occasion.
The worldwide showpiece match is about to unfold within the West Indies and the United States of America (USA), with India slated to play 4 essential league matches, together with a high-stakes encounter towards arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9, earlier than progressing to the knockout stage.
Zaheer Khan unveils his chosen quartet of Indian pacers for T20 World Cup 2024
In an insightful dialogue with Colours Cineplex, Zaheer, a pace-bowling maestro in his enjoying days, delineated his preliminary three decisions for seamers within the upcoming T20 mega occasion. The trio consists of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh, recognized by Zaheer as linchpins in India’s tempo assault. Their potential to swing the momentum in essential encounters can show instrumental for India’s marketing campaign.
“I feel you will see (Jasprit) Bumrah and (Mohammed) Siraj for sure. After that, Arshdeep (Singh), you will get a slight variation because he is a left-armer. He bowls good yorkers. So that is an added advantage,” Zaheer mentioned.
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The X-Issue
Including a contact of unpredictability and expertise to the tempo battery, Zaheer additional singled out Mohammed Shami as his fourth alternative for the seamer’s function. The previous India pacer expressed optimism about Shami rising because the X-factor for the Males in Blue. Shami’s knack for delivering essential breakthroughs and adapting to various recreation conditions positions him as a invaluable asset within the group’s quest for T20I supremacy.
“Then I believe (Mohammed) Shami because if he is fit and available, he can be an X-factor option for you during the World Cup. So I will pick these four pacers because four pacers should go for sure,” the 45-year-old concluded.