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“We will win today’s match”: Rajeev Shukla backs India against West Indies in T20I opener

India’s T20I squad has undergone significant changes ahead of their five-match series against the West Indies, with the team set to face the Caribbean side at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. The Indian lineup will feature fresh faces like Naman Dhir, Nitish Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Prince Yadav, and Mayank Yadav, replacing Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Vipraj Nigam, and Yash Thakur from the recent Asian Games squad.

Unlike the softer pitches in Japan, the Indian team is expected to deploy at least two fast bowlers, pairing Arshdeep Singh with either Prince or Mayank Yadav, to counter West Indies’ formidable batting lineup, which includes John Campbell, Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, and Justin Greaves. BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla expressed full confidence in the team’s ability to secure another victory, citing their recent success in sweeping the West Indies in the ODI series and winning gold at the Asian Games.

The series opener promises a clash between India’s revamped T20 attack and West Indies’ aggressive batting, with the home side aiming to maintain their winning momentum.

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