IND vs WI: 3 Players From The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Who Can Make It To The India Squad

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is India’s premier domestic T20 tournament. The performances in the previous season could be crucial for several players bagging costly IPL contracts with various franchises. The performance in the previous season can also be instrumental for a few players earning their maiden call-up with the Indian team.

India will host West Indies for a three-match ODI series followed by a three-match T20I series. The ODIs will be played in Ahmedabad (Feb 6-11) followed by a three-match T20I series in Kolkata (Feb 16-20). Rohit Sharma will return to the Indian squad to lead the side in both ODIs and T20Is. Meanwhile, here is a look at 3 players who can be picked in the Indian T20I squad given their Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy performance.

IND vs WI: 3 Players From The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Who Can Make It To The India Squad

Shahrukh Khan- 101 Runs in 8 Matches

The Tamil Nadu cricketer played a key role behind his team winning the SMAT trophy for the 2021-22 season. He hit a six off the last ball against Karnataka to win the game for his side. Multiple reports suggest that he is likely to be selected in the Indian squad which will be named for the IND vs WI series in a couple of days’ time.

He is a good player to play both formats and should be included in all six games against the Windies. He has made a name for himself as a bi-hitter in the shortest format of the game and showed a glimpse of it in the last edition.

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Sheldon Jackson- 271 Runs in 6 Matches

Sheldon Jackson has been waiting patiently for his opportunity after scoring heaps of runs year after year in domestic cricket. Harbhajan Singh batted for his inclusion during the IPL season when he spoke very highly of him. Jackson is already ageing 35 and nearing the end of his career. It is high time that the BCCI gives him a fair opportunity at the international level and no better chance than that in the home series against West Indies followed by Sri Lanka.

Siddharth Kaul- 10 Wickets in 5 Matches

Siddharth Kaul is another Indian player who is a performer in the Indian domestic circuit. In this Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season, he picked up 10 wickets in five matches and proved his worth as a good death bowler. He got those wickets at a good economy rate and at an average of 11.30. With the team management looking to rotate their bowlers around, Kaul is a good option with the ball in home conditions with the pitches keeping low and slow and Kaul with his yorkers and slower deliveries will be a good option.

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