Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma earn call-ups as BCCI names India’s T20I squad for West Indies tour

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the India’s T20 International (T20I) squad for the upcoming tour of West Indies. The announcement comes ahead of the much-anticipated multi-format series between the two cricketing nations, set to commence on July 12.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma, both left-handed batters, have earned their spots in the 15-member squad due to their impressive performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Jaiswal, known for his explosive powerplay batting, has made a name for himself by dismantling opposition bowlers in the early overs. Varma, on the other hand, has been in fine form and boasts an impressive T20 average of nearly 40 from 47 matches, while maintaining a healthy strike rate of 142.54.

Hardik Pandya will lead the side during the West Indies tour, with Suryakumar Yadav serving

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