WI v IND 2019: India's predicted playing XI for the first T20I against West Indies

#4 Bowlers (Navdeep Saini and Khaleel Ahmed)

Khaleel Ahmed

Navdeep Saini was RCB’s go-to man in the IPL. Saini regularly clocked in excess of 145 and was difficult to get away in the death overs. Virat has shown great trust in his abilities and now he also has the backing of India’s selectors.

The fact that he has been picked in both the T20I and the ODI squads would certainly boost his confidence. He has been very impressive for the India ‘A’ side as well, for whom he has delivered many match-winning performances.

Khaleel Ahmed was a bit unlucky to miss out from India’s World Cup squad. But, the Hyderabad lad got his head down and bowled beautifully for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. Khaleel is a wicket-taking bowler. He may go for runs sometimes but more often than not he will get you wickets. If he can develop the inswinging delivery to the right-handed batsman, he can cause some serious trouble.