: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Shardul Thakur replaces Axar Patel in India’s 15-member squad #IndiaNEWS Left-arm spinner Axar Patel was replaced by right-arm pacer Shardul Thakur in India’s T20 Word

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Shardul Thakur replaces Axar Patel in India’s 15-member squad #IndiaNEWS
Left-arm spinner Axar Patel was replaced by right-arm pacer Shardul Thakur in India’s T20 Word Cup squad on Wednesday.According to a release by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the decision was made by the senior selection committee after a discussion with the team management.Patel, who was part of the 15-member squad, will now be on the list of stand-by players.The T20 World Cup starts October 17 in the UAE and Oman. India’s campaign begins with a match against Pakistan in Dubai on October 24.The 29-year-old Thakur has impressed with his 18 wickets for Chennai Super Kings in the in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League.According to a report by PTI, the selectors wanted a cover for all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who didn’t bowl at all for Mumbai Indians during their IPL 2021 campaign.“The selectors felt that they were one pacer short and also with Hardik not bowling, they needed an all-rounder in the main squad,� an official close to the selection committee was quoted as saying by PTI.“Axar remains in standby list and if Ravindra Jadeja gets injured, he will again be back in the main team.� Initial report: Ashwin named in 15-member Kohli led squad; Dhoni named mentorIndia’s final squad for ICC T20 World...Read more

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