5 prolific domestic T20 performers not playing in the World T20
The World T20 is on the cards and every cricketing nation is ready to battle it out for the supremacy of the shortest format in India. Since its inception, T20 has managed to give some mouth-watering matches and, more importantly, been entertaining.Now that every nation has its separate T20 tournaments as well as leagues, every player in the domestic structure gets a chance to perform. The leagues are also offering opportunities for players from around the world to play which emerges as a great platform for young and budding cricketers. As all the teams have submitted their respective squads we look at the domestic T20 tournaments and leagues to find out which prolific performers missed out on the opportunity to represent their country in the World Cup. Here are five prolific performers who are not a part of their respective World T20 squad:
#5 Irfan Pathan (India)
The talented all-rounder from India is not included in the India’s World T20 squad despite his outstanding all-round performances in the domestic T20 tournament. Irfan captained Baroda to the finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2015-16 and lead from the front with both bat and ball.
He finished the tournament as the highest wicket taker with 17 wickets in 10 matches. His tournament average is 15.76 and strike-rate of 12.9, his best haul was 5/13. Once considered as one of the best swing bowlers of India has again shown the he isn’t finished yet.
The 31-year-old cricketer also had a good time with the bat as he scored 200 runs in 10 matches with an average of 40 and a super strike-rate of 152.67including 9 massive maximums. His all-round performance makes him a very important weapon for any team.
He was adjudged the Man of the match at the finals of the inaugural World T20 final in 2007 which India went on to win against Pakistan.