Here’s Why India T20 World Cup 2024 Reserve Players Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan Were Released Ahead of Super Eight Round
Indian cricketers Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan are not expected to travel along with Team India for the rest stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 as the management feels that that team will be playing matches in quick succession without any marathon practice sessions.
Rohit Sharma led India National Cricket Team were able to secure a comfortable entry in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eights stages as they topped Group A with three wins from four games whereas there one match was washed out due to rain. India will be playing against Afghanistan in their first match of the Super Eights on June 21 at the Kensington Oval ground in Bridgetown, Barbados. While India are very unlikely to make a change to their team combination in the Super Eights, it is reported by News 18 that Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan, who are among the four travelling reserves are expected to return back home. What Happens if England vs Namibia is Washed Out Due to Rain in Antigua? Which Team Will Qualify for Super Eight Round from Group B of T20 World Cup 2024?
As quoted by News 18, a source said that both players will be released from the squad as the management feels that India's upcoming matches will take place within a short period of time and there will be hardly any marathon practice sessions. He said, “There was very little gap between games for any extensive practice. So it was decided by the management to release the two players as matches are literally back to back and there is very little scope for marathon practice sessions to happen. Khaleel is already there to ensure the left-arm variety in nets if needed." ENG vs NAM ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Toss Delayed As Covers Are in Place At Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua Due to Persistent Rain
Rinku Singh, Avesh Khan and Khaleel Ahmed were seen preparing and cheering the Indian team from the stands during the IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 match. India will be playing their Super Eights fixtures on June 20, 22 and 24, and the second semi-final on June 27, if they qualify. The team management is reported to have made all the arrangements for both Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan to return back home.
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