India's T20 World Cup campaign ended after a thumping defeat to England in the semi-finals on November 10. The Men in Blue started strongly in the competition despite the absence of star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and premier bowler Jasprit Bumrah. However, besides beating Pakistan, the Rohit Sharma-led side failed to clinch a win against heavyweight sides like South Africa and England. It was shocking to see India lose against England, but how the team got knocked out surprised the fans more. Notably, England beat India by ten wickets and chased down 169 as if it was a walk in the park. After the exit, the time has come when the selectors and BCCI take bold steps to get rid of underperforming players, irrespective of their stature in the team. Even former India head coach Ravi Shastri pointed out that India may have to look at a relatively new team. A young and fresh unit built for the future. This article will shed light on five players who should be out of the T20 format and make a place for budding cricketers to represent the country at the 2024 T20 World Cup.
ROHIT SHARMA
The Indian skipper has been poor with the bat for a long time and has failed to find his lost form in this prestigious tournament. The 35-year-old provided slow starts to the team, ultimately putting pressure on the middle order. Rohit gathered just 116 runs in six matches, including a half-century against the Netherlands. It would be fair to say that the Indian skipper has been given enough opportunities to prove himself, but it is time the selectors move on to fresh and impactful players and pass on the captain's band to someone else.
ROHIT'S REPLACEMENT - ISHAN KISHAN
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