5 Shock Exclusions from T20 World Cup, The announcement of squads for the T20 World Cup 2024 has created massive uproar across the cricketing world, with several big names surprisingly missing from their national teams. While some omissions were expected due to form or fitness issues, others have left fans and experts completely stunned.
5 Shock Exclusions from T20 World Cup, In this explosive report, we break down:
✔ The 5 most shocking exclusions from T20 WC 2024
✔ Why these players were dropped? (Official reasons vs reality)
✔ How these decisions could impact team performances
✔ Fan reactions and expert opinions on the controversies
🔹 1. Rinku Singh (India) – The Finisher Who Never Got His Chance
Why His Exclusion Shocked Everyone?
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Best T20I strike rate (176+) among Indian batters in last 12 months
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Match-winning knocks against SA, Ireland, and Australia
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Proven finisher – exactly what India lacks in ICC tournaments
Official Reason Given:
“Team balance required an extra bowler (Shivam Dube)”
What Experts Say:
“Dropping your best finisher for ‘balance’ is like removing your best bowler to strengthen batting. Makes no sense!” – Harsha Bhogle
📌 Read More: India’s T20 WC Squad Analysis
🔹 2. Jason Roy (England) – The Aggressive Opener Left Behind
Why His Exclusion Shocked Everyone?
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Pioneer of England’s aggressive T20 approach
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Scored 2 T20I centuries in 2023
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Better recent form than Jonny Bairstow
Official Reason Given:
“Want to give opportunities to younger players like Phil Salt”
The Reality:
Roy had public fallouts with ECB over canceled contracts in 2023
📌 Must Read: England’s Bold WC Selection Calls
🔹 3. Tim David (Australia) – The Power Hitter Who Missed Out
Why His Exclusion Shocked Everyone?
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Strike rate of 163+ in all T20s since 2022
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Specialist finisher – role Australia desperately needs
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Just played all 17 games for MI in IPL 2024
Official Reason Given:
“Prefer all-rounders who can bowl (Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green)”
Expert Reaction:
“Australia just weakened their biggest strength – power hitting in death overs” – Tom Moody
🔹 4. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan) – Wicketkeeper Bizarrely Dropped
Why His Exclusion Shocked Everyone?
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Afghanistan’s highest run-scorer in 2023 T20Is
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Only Afghan player with 1000+ T20I runs
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Kept brilliantly in recent Asia Cup
Official Reason Given:
“Want to try new combinations”
The Truth:
Alleged internal politics with team management
🔹 5. Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal) – The Biggest Snub Despite Being Cleared
Why His Exclusion Shocked Everyone?
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Nepal’s only world-class T20 bowler
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Recently acquitted of all charges in court case
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Took 4 wickets in last 3 games vs UAE
Official Reason Given:
“Focusing on team culture and discipline”
Fan Reaction:
Nepal fans started #JusticeForSandeep trend on Twitter
📌 Controversy Explained: Cricket’s Most Shocking Drops
🔹 How These Exclusions Could Impact T20 World Cup 2024?
| Player Dropped | Biggest Loss to Team | Replacement Player | Gap Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rinku Singh (IND) | Death overs hitting | Shivam Dube | Dube struggles vs pace at death |
| Jason Roy (ENG) | Powerplay dominance | Phil Salt | Less experience in big matches |
| Tim David (AUS) | 180+ SR finisher | Cameron Green | Green’s T20 SR just 135 |
🔹 Fan Reactions: Social Media Erupts in Anger
🔥 “Rigged selections!” – Top comment on BCCI’s Instagram
🔥 “Politics over performance” – Trends for 12+ hours on Twitter
🔥 “WC lost before it began” – Viral Facebook post by Indian fan group
Even players reacted cryptically:
“Sometimes the hardest battles are off the field” – Rinku Singh’s Instagram story
🔹 Expert Verdict: Were Selectors Right or Wrong?
Supporting Selectors
“Must look at current form, not past reputation” – Sunil Gavaskar
Against the Decisions
“These exclusions show fear of bold selections” – Michael Vaughan
Neutral View
“Only results will tell who was right” – Kumar Sangakkara
Read More: Rishabh Pant’s Comeback: Will He Be India’s T20 World Cup 2024 Hero?
🔹 Final Conclusion: Will Teams Regret These Decisions?
History shows World Cups are often decided by:
✅ X-factor players (like Rinku, David) in crunch moments
✅ Specialist roles (like Roy’s powerplay dominance)
If these teams struggle in key moments, the selectors will face heavy backlash.
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