India's T20 World Cup Squad Announcement Live Updates: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar to Meet Virtually; Final List to be Revealed Soon

The deadline for sending a provisional squad list for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is nearing. Indian captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar reportedly met informally in the national capital recently apparently to discuss the squad composition.

As per reports, Agarkar flew into Delhi for Saturday’s IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. It also presented him with a chance to take clarity with the T20 captain on the squad makeup.

There is very little possibility of a left-field selection and one option could be Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma, who is a flamboyant southpaw and can also bowl handy off-spin in case the opposition has more left-handers. With problems of plenty, there will be brainstorming over whom to pick and who misses the bus.

Rohit was confirmed as the captain earlier this year by BCCI secretary Jay Shah. There are multiple claimants for each spot in the playing XI meaning the selectors will have a tough task shortlisting ideal candidates/backups.