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India s squad for T20 World Cup 3 reasons why Deepak Hooda might not play a single game

By Pratyush Rohra Modified 13 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share It won't be easy for Deepak Hooda to find a spot in the Indian starting XI for the T20 World Cup 2022 If there was one player who made the most of his limited opportunities in the build-up to the T20 World Cup, it was Deepak Hooda. The Rajasthan all-rounder turned a corner in the Indian Premier League's 2022 season, and has been enjoying a purple patch since. The Lucknow Super Giants all-rounder amassed 451 runs in the tournament, at an average of 32.21 and a strike-rate of 136.67. He was the third-highest run-scorer for his side after leading international players KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock. Hooda followed that up with an impressive series against Ireland where he opened the batting in one game and scored a century in the other while batting at number three. The run-hungry player seems ready to take on any challenge that comes his way. For all his hard work and persistence, the 27-year-old was rewarded with a place in the Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. However, Deepak Hooda might not even play a single game in the tournament. To understand why, we take a look at three reasons for this possible outcome.

#1 A packed top middle order for India

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#TeamIndia #T20WorldCup9236610394One title One goal Our squad #TeamIndia #T20WorldCup https://t.co/Dw9fWinHYQ Having broken into the ranks as a middle-order batter who could tonk the ball around the park, Hooda has cultivated himself into a fine top-order batter in recent times. His best performances have come at the number three or four slot, even during the IPL and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The issue for him in the Indian side, though, is the abundance of options the team already has for these positions. KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli seem certain to be India's top three, with Suryakumar Yadav also making a very strong claim for the number four slot. This might mean Hooda gets a chance to slot in at number six or sitting out altogether.

#2 Lack of left-handers in the middle order

View this post on Instagram Instagram Post The injury to Ravindra Jadeja has thrown a spanner in Indian team's works. The all-rounder, who often provided the perfect balance to the side by batting at number seven, is set to miss out on the major tournament after sustaining a knee injury. As a result, Axar Patel has been selected as the like-for-like replacement for Jadeja. He might be a sixth bowling option apart from a handy left-handed lower-order batter. Rishabh Pant, who was left out of the side during India's first match in the Asia Cup, might also find a way back into the side due to being a left-hander. Hooda, on the other hand, has the disadvantage of being a right-hander. The Indian team is already overloaded with right-handed batsmen and is looking to add some variety by getting left-handers like Pant up the order. This is another reason why Hooda might struggle to get in the Indian XI.

#3 Is Deepak Hooda really a sixth bowling option

View this post on Instagram Instagram Post There have been a few shouts about Deepak Hooda's abilities as the sixth bowling option in the absence of Ravindra Jadeja. In the 4 T20Is he has played, he has conceded runs at an economy rate of only 5.33, which largely comes down to his capability to dart the ball in against the batters. However, his bowling numbers in the IPL paint a different picture. Deepak Hooda's economy rate of 8.61 with 10 wickets in the 30 matches he has bowled in doesn't instill much confidence. In comparison, Axar Patel is a genuine bowler in the shortest format. With an economy rate of under 7.30 in all T20s, the left-arm spinner has taken 130 wickets in 151 matches. With bat and ball, Axar seems a much better option than Deepak Hooda. Get the Latest updates & News on T20 World Cup & Follow us for Live Scores, Schedule, and Squads Poll : Should Deepak Hooda be in the starting eleven for India at the T20 World Cup? Yes No 95 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Akshay Saraswat × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी