Overview
- Karthik said India are in a very strong position, noting 29 wins in 36 T20s since the last World Cup.
- He tied the late-overs concern to a typical XI of Jasprit Bumrah with Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube plus heavy spin reliance, especially when defending under dew.
- India will play a five-match T20I series against New Zealand as their final preparation for the tournament.
- The BCCI's December 20 squad named Suryakumar Yadav captain with Axar Patel as deputy and dropped Shubman Gill.
- The tournament starts February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, with India in Group A and an opener against the USA at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.