ICC T20 World Cup 2022: These Two Guys Need To Fire: Gautam Gambhir Identifies Duo That Will Be Crucial For India At The T20 World Cup

Published - 01 Sep 2022, 04:24 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:12 AM

Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir. (Photo: Twitter)

Former Indian cricket team batter Gautam Gambhir has stated that Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, who are now undergoing injury rehabilitation, will be important if India are to do well in the T20 World Cup.

With the T20 World Cup coming up in two months, all of the top cricket teams are working on finalizing their squads for the mega-event. The Indian cricket team is currently competing in the Asia Cup, which is one of the final events in which the Rohit Sharma-led side will compete before the T20 World Cup.

Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah. (Photo: Twitter)

T20 World Cup 2022 will be an incredible cricket tournament held near the conclusion of this year. During the event, all of the major cricket nations will compete against one another. The competition will be held in Australia. The T20 World Cup 2022 will include 16 teams.

Indian Cricket Team
Indian Cricket Team. Image Credits: BCCI

India is in Group 2 and will play Pakistan in its first game on October 23. Rohit Sharma, India’s current all-formats captain, will lead the team at the ICC competition. Selectors have already begun finalizing the squad for the flagship event.

Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah are key: Gautam Gambhir

Former Indian cricket team batter Gautam Gambhir has stated that if India is to do well in the T20 World Cup, Hardik and Jasprit Bumrah, who are currently recovering from injuries, will be vital.

Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya. Pic Credits: Twitter

“Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah are critical players. Hardik Pandya is a world-class player. We all know his bat skills, but image him bowling over 140 with the ball…what else can you expect from an all-rounder?

“He is an incredible match-winner, x-factor, whatever you want to call him “Gautam Gambhir stated on Star Sports ahead of India’s encounter against Hong Kong at the Asia Cup 2022 on Wednesday.

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