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India's decision to field four spinners in their T20 World Cup squad has drawn a warning from former Australia captain Michael Clarke, who believes it could prove to be a risky strategy.
Clarke pointed out that India's heavy reliance on spin is a departure from Australia's approach, and he questioned whether it will be effective in the conditions in the Caribbean, where spin is expected to play a significant role.
Despite his concerns about India's spin-heavy attack, Clarke acknowledged that the team remains the favorite to win the World Cup based on the experience and form of its players, many of whom recently competed in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
India will play Bangladesh in their only warm-up game on June 1 before opening their T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on June 5. The team has been practicing in the morning to adjust to the 10.30am starts for all its preliminary games.
Virat Kohli, who missed the team's initial training sessions due to personal reasons, is expected to join the squad by Friday. However, it is unclear whether he will be able to participate in the warm-up game against Bangladesh after a long flight.
Clarke's warning about India's spin gamble adds to the intrigue surrounding the upcoming T20 World Cup, which promises to be a highly competitive tournament. India will be among the favorites, but they will need to navigate the challenges of the Caribbean conditions and their own tactical decisions if they want to lift the trophy.
Source: "India Have Taken A Risk": Australia Great's Big 'T20 World Cup' Warning To Rohit Sharma And Co