5 players who should have been picked for T20I squad

Krunal Pandya

Krunal was unlucky to miss out on a spot

T20s is a format where being multi-dimensional is a huge asset. Whether you are a batsman who can bowl a couple of tidy overs or a bowler who can whack a couple out of the park, being skilled in more than one facet of the game is a huge asset.

Krunal Pandya, much like his brother, who has quickly established himself as an integral part of the Indian side since his debut, is someone who can contribute with both bat and ball. And that is why it was surprising to see that after resting the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, the selectors didn't opt for an all-round option.

With Yuvraj Singh not included as well, this would have been the ideal opportunity to determine if the 26-year-old all-rounder from Baroda has what it takes to cut at the international level. However, the selectors opted against taking that chance.