Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has highlighted the significance of two debutants, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube, in India’s campaign for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in the Caribbean and the USA in June.
Jaiswal and Dube have earned their places in India’s 15-member squad for the prestigious tournament. Jaiswal showcased his prowess with the bat during the ICC World Test Championship series against England, amassing a record tally of runs. On the other hand, Dube has been in stellar form in the ongoing Indian Premier League, smashing an impressive 26 sixes in just 11 matches.
“The two gentlemen you’ve got to watch out for, and both are left-handers, both playing their first World Cup. One is [Yashasvi] Jaiswal. We know a lot about him, he did extremely well against England, explosive at the top of the order, left-hander, he’s young, he’s fearless …