The IPL 2024 is currently at its halfway stage, with some teams clearly standing out as the top performers while others are lagging behind. Rajasthan Royals, SunRisers Hyderabad, and Kolkata Knight Riders are among the top three sides, while Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are at the bottom of the standings.
The upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024 holds extra significance as it will follow right after the IPL. The Indian cricket team’s squad for the tournament is expected to be announced by the end of the month. Former Australia batter Aaron Finch expressed concerns about the form of players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Hardik Pandya, who have struggled in the IPL.
Despite their poor form, players like Jaiswal showed signs of improvement with a brilliant unbeaten century in a recent match. Finch highlighted the importance of players being in good form ahead of a major tournament like the T20 World Cup and emphasized the need for them to contribute to India’s chances of winning.
Regarding concerns about the pace bowling, especially with Jasprit Bumrah not performing up to expectations, Finch suggested that spin bowling could play a crucial role. He mentioned players like Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh as key bowlers who have the potential to make a difference in the tournament, despite facing challenges with form currently.
As the T20 World Cup approaches, Finch believes that the players have enough time to find their form and make significant contributions to the team’s success. With seven weeks left before the tournament and plenty of games to play, he remains hopeful that the team will rise to the occasion and compete at their best.