Harsha Bhogle’s India Squad for T20 World Cup 2024: Surprising Choices and Controversies

Harsha Bhogle, the renowned cricket commentator, has recently stirred up some controversy with his picks for the India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024. Known for his insightful analysis and deep knowledge of the game, Bhogle has selected a squad that may surprise many Indian cricket fans.

In a detailed breakdown of his squad, Bhogle highlighted that there are only about 6 players who he believes are automatic selections: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, and Ravindra Jadeja. These players, according to Bhogle, have proven themselves and are crucial to the team’s success.

One of the surprising choices in Bhogle’s squad is Sanju Samson, whom he labels as “the best Indian number 3 batter in T20 cricket.” Bhogle sees Samson as a key player in the middle order, providing stability and firepower to the team.

Bhogle also expressed some concerns about Hardik Pandya’s form, especially with the bat. While acknowledging Pandya’s bowling prowess, Bhogle believes that the all-rounder needs to work on his batting to be effective in the T20 format.

Another unexpected selection in Bhogle’s squad is Sandeep Sharma, a swing bowler who has not been a regular feature in discussions about the Indian team. Bhogle sees Sharma as a valuable asset, especially in conditions that favor swing bowling.

Overall, Bhogle’s squad includes a mix of experienced players and promising talents, with a few surprises thrown in. As he himself acknowledges, picking the Indian cricket team is a challenging task, and there will always be disagreements on the final selection. It will be interesting to see how Bhogle’s squad performs if his picks are considered for the T20 World Cup in 2024.