In the aftermath of Australia’s victory in the ICC World Cup 2023, former Indian pacer S Sreesanth has offered his insights into India’s prospective squad for the next ICC World Cup in 2027. While addressing the captaincy debate, Sreesanth emphasized the uncertainty surrounding Rohit Sharma’s participation due to recent challenges faced by the Indian team.
The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, faced a setback in the World Cup final, succumbing to Pat Cummins’ Australia. Sreesanth believes that either Rohit Sharma or Hardik Pandya could helm the 2027 squad, contingent on circumstances and team dynamics.
Sreesanth, in an exclusive conversation with Sportskeeda, also voiced his opinion on Rishabh Pant’s potential inclusion. He asserted that if fit, Pant should secure a spot as the third wicketkeeper, acknowledging the player’s match-winning capabilities. The former pacer stressed the need for dynamic players who contribute to victories rather than merely occupying a position.
Here’s the preliminary squad proposed by S Sreesanth for the T20 World Cup:
– Rohit Sharma
– Virat Kohli
– Hardik Pandya
– Yashasvi Jaiswal
– Suryakumar Yadav
– Ishan Kishan
– KL Rahul
– Rishabh Pant
– Mohammed Shami
– Jasprit Bumrah
– Ravindra Jadeja
– Mohammed Siraj
Sreesanth’s selection underscores the emphasis on experienced players and a balanced blend of batting and bowling prowess.
