India is likely to be spoilt for choices while assigning wicketkeeping responsibilities ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup in West Indies and the USA.
The race has heated up after the 2023 World Cup. The Indian team has experimented with multiple wicketkeeper-batters.
Kishan has appeared in 11 T20Is in the last 12 months. He showcased his skills with the gloves in the T20 series against Australia.
Jitesh Sharma has been backed for wicketkeeping duties ahead of the World Cup. He was been partly behind the stumps in the SA and AFG series.
The 29-year-old was handed the gloves in 9 T20I games in the last 12 months. Samson’s strong batting skills may act as an added benefit.
Rahul was relieved of wicketkeeping duties in Tests, but he may return for T20Is. India’s star keeper impressed behind the stumps in the World Cup.
Still recovering from his car crash injuries, Pant is slated to play IPL 2024. The southpaw may also be in contention if he impresses in the IPL.