With just days to go before India qualifies for the 2024 T20 World Cup, the excitement among cricket fans in the country is at an all-time high. India begins their T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on June 5. Before their opening match, India will face Bangladesh in the only warm-up match before the major tournament. The challenge for Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid in the IND vs BAN match is to find a combination that will play against them in the T20 WC.

India seeks answers ahead of T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma and the team management need to answer many important questions before they can find the right combination for the tournament. With so much talent on the team, it might be difficult for the team's management to leave some of the best talent in the country out of the starting lineup. Let's look at some questions that need to be answered immediately.

Sanju Samson or Rishabh pants?

India have named two wicketkeepers in their 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. Although Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson have performed quite well in the IPL 2024, India can only field one 'only one during the T20 World Cup. However, with Kohli arriving in the United States after a 15-hour flight, he is unlikely to play any part in this friendly. Samson could top the order in the match against Bangladesh, with Rishabh in the lower middle order. This will give Rohit a chance to decide who will feature in the starting XI of the T20 World Cup.

Ravindra Jadeja or Axar Patel?

Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel are two similar types of players. They both batted in order and hit the left-arm orthodox. So unless the pitch is perfectly suited to the players, only one of them will have a chance. Jadeja is way ahead of Axar in terms of preference, but Axar can put in a strong performance against Bangladesh and force his selection.

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Yuzvendra Chahal or Kuldeep Yadav?

India have two specialist spinners in their ranks, Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav. Both put up strong performances in IPL 2024, with the former picking up 18 wickets in 15 matches and the latter picking up 16 wickets in 11 matches. However, India is unlikely to field either in the squad as Kuldeep is slightly ahead of Chahal due to the X-factor.

Last chance preparation match to determine the eleven?

Warm-up matches mainly serve to acclimatize the country before major tournaments. However, for Rohit Sharma and his colleagues, it is also about finding answers to some related questions. This is the last time India will get such an opportunity before the start of the 2024 T20 World Cup.

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