Rishabh Pant, who miraculously survived a life-threatening car crash in December 2022, has made a remarkable comeback to the Indian cricket team. After playing for his Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals, Pant has been included in India’s 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Despite his limited professional outings in recent months, the selectors have shown confidence in the attacking batter who has a strong record in T20 internationals.
Leading the team will be Rohit Sharma, with Hardik Pandya as his deputy. The squad also includes promising players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and experienced bowlers such as Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal. The team is aiming to repeat their success from two years ago when they reached the semifinals of the T20 World Cup. Their journey in this year’s tournament will begin with a match against Ireland, followed by a highly-anticipated clash with arch-rivals Pakistan.
In addition to the main squad, Rinku Singh has been named among the reserve players. However, some notable players like Shubman Gill have missed out on the final squad, with the selectors opting for newer talents. With a combination of experienced players and exciting prospects, India is gearing up for a strong campaign in the T20 World Cup.
