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Irfan Pathan sheds light on Rinku Singh missed out on South Africa T20Is
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has shed light on the reasoning behind Rinku Singh’s omission from India’s squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa. Sharing his views, Pathan believes the move was driven by balance and team composition rather than a reflection of Rinku’s form. Rinku’s exclusion, though unfortunate, became almost inevitable with Hardik Pandya’s return to competitive cricket. Hardik has been sidelined since the Asia Cup semi-final after suffering a left quadriceps injury, but his comeback as an all-rounder primarily shifts the team’s structure.
"Hardik Pandya is back so Rinku Singh is out. Rinku Singh is unfortunate, but this was obvious once Hardik was ready to return. This squad is 90-95% of what India will pick for the 2026 T20 World Cup,” Pathan said in a video on his YouTube channel.
"India have to clear several things. Whether they go with Bumrah, Hardik and Shivam Dube along with the three spinners, Axar, Kuldeep and Varun Chakravarthy. But I believe Hardik's role will be the most crucial for India's progress in T20s and in the World Cup. Him and one other finisher playing with him, those two will be most crucial for whether India winning the trophy again or not," he added.
Meanwhile, the five-match series against South Africa will begin on December 9, 11, 14, 17, and 19, respectively. Suryakumar Yadav will be leading the Indian contingent.
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