Harbhajan Singh praises T20 World Cup squad changes

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh commended the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee and team management for the alterations made to the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, where they are the defending champions. Harbhajan expressed satisfaction with the return of Rinku Singh and Ishan Kishan, as well as the appointment of Axar Patel as vice-captain. He emphasized that Shubman Gill still has a future in T20s despite being left out of the team recently. Gill, who was named deputy to skipper Suryakumar Yadav, struggled to make an impact in the series against South Africa due to injury. Harbhajan praised the decision to include Rinku Singh and Ishan Kishan in the squad, highlighting the importance of team balance in the selection process. He also explained that Gill’s exclusion was based on strategic considerations rather than his skills as a top-order batsman. Saba Karim, former India wicketkeeper-batter and national selector, lauded the last-minute changes made for the T20 World Cup squad, describing them as a bold and necessary move. The selection committee’s focus on top-order batters and the need for a wicketkeeper to open were key factors in the decision-making process. Karim emphasized the importance of current form and solid backup options in finalizing the squad, noting that the changes were aimed at strengthening India’s chances of retaining the title.