Anticipation mounts as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) men's senior selection committee has convened in Ahmedabad today to deliberate over India's 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
This crucial meeting follows an informal discussion held in Delhi over the weekend, featuring chief selector chairman Ajit Agarkar, head coach Rahul Dravid, and skipper Rohit Sharma.
Expected to grace the gathering are key figures including board secretary Jay Shah, Agarkar, and other esteemed members of the selection committee.
Despite Rohit Sharma's commitments with the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing IPL, he is anticipated to virtually participate in the afternoon session.
Initially slated for Mumbai on May 1, the meeting's relocation to Ahmedabad highlights the urgency of finalising the squad.
Central to the committee's deliberations are the unresolved queries surrounding a couple of slots in the squad, a matter that has sparked differing viewpoints among selectors and team management alike.
The recent rendezvous in Delhi aimed at forging consensus amongst stakeholders, ensuring alignment ahead of the pivotal decision-making process.
In addition to unveiling the primary squad of 15, the selectors are poised to announce travelling reserves and net bowlers for the T20 extravaganza.
With the International Cricket Council (ICC) imposing a deadline of May 1 for squads' finalisation, room for adjustments and revisions remains open until May 25, facilitating flexibility in roster management.
As the countdown intensifies, all eyes are fixed on the outcome of Tuesday's selection conclave. While a press conference is unlikely on the day, the timing of the squad announcement remains uncertain.
A subsequent media interaction, potentially scheduled for May 1 or 2, may offer insights into the decision-making process and squad composition.
Amid the fervour surrounding the impending squad reveal, speculation looms over the likely composition.
Likely India squad for the T20 World Cup
Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel/Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson/KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj.
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