5 Players India Should Not Pick for T20 World Cup

Despite performing well in IPL 2024, Riyan Parag will find it hard to book a spot in the squad.

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In 8 matches, Parag has scored 318 runs at a strike rate of 161.42.

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Whereas, Mayank Yadav has so far picked up 6 wickets.

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For the wicketkeeper’s position, Jitesh Sharma seems to be an unlikely choice.

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Sharma has scored 128 runs in 8 matches at a strike rate of 125.49.

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With Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson performing well, there is not much doubt about the wicketkeeper’s slot.

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Shikhar Dhawan is also a name that, in all likelihood, will not feature.

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In IPL 2024, Dhawan has scored 152 runs so far in 5 games.

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In the bowling unit, Deepak Chahar may also face the axe.

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Chahar has bagged 5 wickets till now in 6 games this IPL season.

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