Team India for the T20 World Cup 2026 has been announced several days ago, but the possibility of changes in it is being expressed even before the start of the tournament. The reason for this is not the form but the fitness of the selected player. This player is spin all-rounder Washington Sundar, who got injured in the first match of the ODI series against New Zealand and it seems difficult for him to be fit till the World Cup. In such a situation, if there is a change in the squad, then who will get the place is a question. Ryan Parag, who is not a part of the Indian World Cup team, is answering this question in gestures.
Sundar has also got a place in the squad of 15 players selected for the World Cup. But he got injured about 3 weeks before the World Cup. He was seen struggling with side strain after bowling 5 overs in the first ODI against New Zealand. Due to this he Out of ODI series It happened and then the very next day the news of his being out of the T20 series also came. Due to Sundar being out of the T20 series in New Zealand, now apprehensions are being raised about his playing in the World Cup that he will not be fit for the initial matches.
Now if Sundar is not fit then his replacement will have to be announced. BCCI is currently preparing to take full time in this and if needed, it can announce changes at the last moment. But on this occasion, young all-rounder Riyan Parag is seen presenting his claim. Riyan Parag, who was out of the team due to fitness and form, has indicated without saying anything that he is ready to return to the team.
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In fact, ever since the news of Sundar being out of the T20 series came, Ryan Parag has posted videos of his practice twice in a row on social media posts. First he posted the video of his batting practice. Then the next day he posted a video of his bowling. The focus of his bowling is more important than batting because like Sundar, he also bowls off-breaks. In such a situation, he can play the role of an all-rounder like Sundar and perhaps he is conveying the same message.
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However, the other aspect of these videos is that he is currently recovering from a shoulder injury and is in BCCI's Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. He has recently started bowling and throwing again. In such a situation, these videos of his are also being seen as fitness updates. A report has revealed that he may get a fitness certificate from the CoE by the time the T20 series starts.
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