7 Cricketers Who Were Part Of India's Squad For T20 World Cup 2022 But Are Out T20 World Cup 2024 - In Pics

While KL Rahul was one of India's leading run-scorers in the 2023 ODI World Cup, his inconsistent performances behind the stumps raised questions about his wicket-keeping abilities. Despite a stellar IPL 2024 campaign, the selectors opted for the dynamic wicket-keeper-batsman duo of Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson, whose middle-order prowess gave India greater flexibility.

A utility player known for his big-hitting, Deepak Hooda failed to cement his spot in the Indian lineup. His recent poor form and inability to contribute consistently with both bat and ball ultimately cost him a place in the World Cup squad. The selectors preferred more consistent all-rounders over Hooda's faltering returns.

The 2022 T20 World Cup marked the end of the road for veteran wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik's international career. While he was India's first-choice gloveman in that tournament, the team has since moved on to younger keeping options. Karthik's age and diminishing performances paved the way for the next generation of wicket-keepers.

Despite playing a crucial role in India's 2022 World Cup campaign, including hitting the winning runs against Pakistan, Ravi Ashwin finds himself sidelined for the 2024 event. The rise of younger spinners like Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, coupled with Ashwin's underwhelming IPL 2024 figures, saw the selectors look beyond the veteran off-spinner.

One of India's premier fast bowlers, Mohammed Shami's absence from the World Cup squad is solely due to injury. After undergoing surgery in February following the 2023 ODI World Cup, Shami is still in the recovery phase and not expected to be match-fit in time for the marquee T20 event in Australia and New Zealand.

Once India's go-to opening bowler in T20Is, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has fallen out of favor with the team management. His lackluster performances in 2022, coupled with the emergence of younger pacers like Arshdeep Singh and Umran Malik, have seen Bhuvneshwar warm the benches more often than not in recent times, leading to his World Cup ouster.

Despite being part of India's squad in the 2022 T20 World Cup as a backup pacer, Harshal Patel did not get a game. His inability to replicate his IPL heroics at the international level, combined with the rising crop of young Indian fast bowlers, meant that the death-over specialist could not force his way into the team for the 2024 edition of the tournament.