After a dominant victory in the first Test against West Indies, the Indian cricket team is gearing up for the second Test scheduled on July 20 at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain. As the red-ball series concludes, the spotlight will shift to white-ball cricket, serving as a crucial practice arena for the upcoming World Cup. With the prestigious fifty-over event just three months away, all eyes are on chief selector Ajit Agarkar and his team, who are meticulously working to form a formidable 20-member squad for the global tournament.
As anticipation builds for the World Cup, Indian cricket’s chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, is leaving no stone unturned in the selection process. With the red-ball series wrapping up, Agarkar is set to travel to the Caribbean before the start of the ODI series to meet with team captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid. Their collective aim is to finalize the list of 20 players who will don the Indian jersey in the upcoming World Cup.
During his visit to the West Indies, Ajit Agarkar will engage in critical discussions with Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid to determine the best possible combination of players for the tournament. The trio will meticulously evaluate the players’ performances, form, and fitness to ensure the most competent squad represents the nation on the global stage.
A reliable source within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has disclosed the schedule of events. Currently, Salil Ankola, the BCCI’s new chairman, is in the West Indies with the team. However, he is expected to return to India after the conclusion of the Test series. Following his return, Ajit Agarkar will join the team in the Caribbean, kicking off the crucial discussions and finalizing the World Cup squad.
The excitement surrounding the upcoming World Cup is palpable among cricket enthusiasts in India. The tournament offers a chance for the nation’s cricketing stars to shine on the world stage and bring glory to the tricolor. As anticipation builds, millions of fans eagerly await the announcement of the final squad, which is expected to happen shortly after Agarkar’s meeting with the team management.
