Putting an end to months of debate and speculation, the MSK Prasad-led selection committee on Monday announced the Indian squad for the ICC World Cup 2019 in England and Wales that begins on May 30.
While most part of the squad was predictable, a noteworthy exclusion was the absence of the talented wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who made way for the much more experienced and versatile Dinesh Karthik. Vijay Shankar also found himself in the squad and will most certainly occupy the hyped No. 4 slot. (CHECK OUT: Meet India’s 15-member 2019 World Cup squad)
Indian squad for the ICC World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Vijay Shankar, MSD (wk), Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd Shami
Twitter was divided after the announcement was made at 3 pm on Monday afternoon. Many former cricketers and experts were divided on the Pant-Karthik debate which took centrestage on the eve of the announcement. Here are a few reactions:
India’s decision to omit Rishabh Pant a way of ensuring no pressure from below on their No1 wicketkeeper MS Dhoni? V strong squad nonetheless…
NOT picking Pant is preparing for the worst. You're building a side around the idea that a top three containing arguably the two best ODI players of their generation (and arguably the GOAT) is going to fail. It suggests, implicitly, that India are scarred by the 2017 CT final.
India's squad is unsurprising – they have a strategy defined by caution in the middle order & they've opted for experience & stability over explosiveness & risk. That said, Pant's absence is a loss for the tournament: he's one of the most exciting players on the planet. #CWC19
Ambati Rayudu must be shattered though. His place was deemed certain and he had even quit 4 day cricket to focus on this. But form is such a cruel mistress. The harder he tried the more he seemed to struggle. My heart goes out to him.
While Pant will be a bit confused given that he is the test keeper but has been left out on wicketkeeping skills, this caps an astonishing sequence of events for Dinesh Karthik. From being down and out in life to being at the World Cup. It is a story of hope.
Understand the call made by the selectors. Gone with the experience of Karthik for a major tournament. In any event he or Pant were always likely to be reserves. This is a formidable team. Get the XIs right and they’re mighty strong contenders for the title. #CWC2019https://t.co/oRLhs5LbHs
I would be disappointed though if India consider Kohli at 4. He is the best in the world at what he does and you don't move match-winners to accomodate others who aren't as good. https://t.co/KXfog85a5Y
Kartik for Pant is the only debating point. Rest all on expected lines. If Pant keeps in test cricket can keeping be the issue? Or is it bec he is throwing his wicket away too many times?
I know Prasad said wicketkeeping, but I get the feeling that DK got the nod over Pant to hedge against the risk that India are taking by using Vijay Shankar at 4. Shankar's looked good and I'd pick him, but suppose he fails, DK coming in inspires more confidence than Pant.#CWC19
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