The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced the India T20 World Cup 2024 Squad, which has sparked some controversy among netizens. While many fans were disappointed with the exclusion of prominent names such as Ishan Kishan, Sandeep Sharma, and RutuRaj Gaikwad, it was the omission of Rinku Singh that has caused the most outrage.
Singh is a talented batter who has been performing exceptionally well in T20Is and his current IPL performance should not be the sole basis for selection. Criticism towards the BCCI for omitting Singh has been widespread among fans, with many questioning the selection criteria and demanding ‘justice’ for him.
Netizens have taken to social media to express their disagreement with the BCCI’s decision to drop Singh from the squad. Many have pointed out his impressive average of 89 and strike rate of 180 in support of their argument that he deserved a spot in the squad. Some users have even demanded ‘justice’ for Singh, questioning how other players were chosen over him based on their form this season.
Despite being given an opportunity to bat at number 3 against Delhi Capitals in a recent match, Singh failed to make a significant impact with only 123 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 150.00. However, it is worth noting that his role as a finisher for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) may have limited his chances to showcase his skills fully.
The India T20 World Cup 2024 Squad includes players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant among others. Despite not making it onto the final 15-member squad, Singh has been named as one of the reserves along with other talented young players like Shubman Gill and Khaleel Ahmed.
Overall, while there may be some debate over why certain players were chosen or excluded from this year’s T20 World Cup Squad by BCCI