India's T20 World Cup Squad Selection: Selectors Not Keen to Pick Rookies Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma for – News18

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Last Updated: April 18, 2024, 08:05 IST
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Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma.
The ongoing edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) is in full swing as the highlights of the marquee T20 league are up in lights with everything that defines the success of the 10-team competition up in lights this season.
One of the biggest highlight points of the money-spinning tournament is the opportunity and platform it provides to youngsters across the world, particularly home talent.
Multiple successful careers of current Team India stars have started out with strong performances in the domestic league and this trend seems to carry on with each passing season if not proliferating further.
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With the ICC T20 World Cup to follow the conclusion of the IPL, there is discussion ongoing about youngsters knocking on the doors of the selectors for a spot in the flight to the West Indies and the USA.
There have been many statement performances this season from young Indian talents such as the likes of Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag, Lucknow Super Giants pace sensation Mayank Yadav, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s maverick opener Abhishek Sharma, and Kolkata Knight Riders seamer Harshit Rana have all performed well.
However, it is understood that the selection committee would like to follow the process of easing them in through bilateral cricket instead of putting them to test in a high-stakes World T20 game.
There are two white-ball series against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, during which these young players would be in line for their India debuts.
SRH youngster Nitish Reddy, a seam bowling all-rounder, who was part of the emerging Indian unit that toured Sri Lanka last year, could also find his name on the list for the bilateral series’.
Players who have demonstrated promise with the leather in hand, such as the likes of Yadav, Rana and Mumbai Indians’ pacer Akash Madhwal have the possibility of being picked up as net bowlers for the T20 Showpiece in North America, which would provide them with unparalleled exposure in their budding journeys.

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