IND vs WI: Swashbuckling batter Rinku Singh who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL is on the path to getting his first call-up to the Indian cricket team for the forthcoming five-match T20I series against the West Indies, which will get underway on August 3.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya may captain the team if Rohit Sharma is rested. The Indian selectors earlier announced the squads for the Tests and ODI series. Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh’s inclusion in the T20I team may prove crucial.
According to reports, Rinku Singh appears close to being selected for the T20I team for the West Indies series. The talented left-handed batsman had an impressive IPL 2023 campaign, amassing 474 runs for KKR in 14 matches at an incredible strike rate of 149.52.
Umesh Yadav, a teammate of Rinku Singh’s at KKR, was not removed from the lineup, instead, he was delayed due to a hamstring injury. “Umesh is suffering from a hamstring injury and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore,” stated a source from BCCI.
The BCCI source also highlighted that Cheteshwar Pujara, an experienced batsman who was left out of the two-match Test series against the West Indies next month still has a chance to make it in.
As per the report, “If Ajinkya Rahane can be appointed vice-captain of the Test side after being out of action for 15 months prior to the World Test Championship Final, then any player can make a comeback. The selectors have not ruled out the possibility of a return for any senior player.”
Mohammed Shami to Also Get Included in IND vs WI T20I Series
However, Mohammed Shami, India’s fast bowler, is expected to return to the squad. Despite being passed over for the T20I series earlier this year, his outstanding IPL performance has earned him a place in the team. Shami will lead the attack with the new ball since Bhuvneshwar Kumar is likely to be unavailable.
Rinku Singh’s choice for the T20I squad for the West Indies series indicates the selectors’ recognition of his outstanding IPL 2023 success. Singh’s powerful batting style as well as the ability to score important runs could prove invaluable in enhancing the team’s candidates for success as India tries to maintain its dominant position in the game’s shortest format.
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