In a surprising turn of events, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the T20I Team of the Year for 2023, and the captaincy has been bestowed upon the dynamic Suryakumar Yadav. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma not featuring in T20Is throughout 2023, the spotlight falls on emerging talent Yashasvi Jaiswal and the seasoned Suryakumar Yadav, who is also leading the side.
Three Key Takeaways:
- ICC Announces T20I Team of the Year: The ICC has selected eleven cricketers from different nationalities to form a formidable T20I Team of the Year for 2023. Notably, four Indian players have secured spots in the lineup.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Impressive Inclusion: With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma absent from T20Is in 2023, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who made a remarkable entry into international cricket, has been selected as the opener. His impressive performances have earned him a prominent spot in the team.
- Suryakumar Yadav to Lead: In the absence of Kohli and Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, the No.1 ranked T20I batter, has been chosen to captain the team. His leadership skills and consistent performances make him the ideal choice to lead this star-studded lineup.
The T20I Team of the Year:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Phil Salt
- Nicholas Pooran (wk)
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Mark Chapman
- Sikandar Raza
- Alpesh Ramjani
- Mark Adair
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Richard Ngarava
- Arshdeep Singh
Upcoming Challenges for Team India:
After a successful 3-0 win over Afghanistan, India has completed its T20I assignments for the time being. The focus now shifts to the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to commence on June 1, 2024. The Indian players will use the IPL 2024 as a platform for practice. Additionally, the Test series against England, beginning on January 25, 2024, awaits Team India, providing a versatile challenge for the players.
