Ever since the inception of T20, it was assumed the format was for younger legs. Rahul Dravid’s withdrawal from the inaugural World T20 in 2007, along with Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, only added substance to the theory. Yet, over the years, the chaotic, high-paced T20 game has been controlled mostly by those who have put in years on the field. The general belief now is that it’s a game for specialists, irrespective of age.
TOI looks at the contenders, besides India, for the upcoming T20 World Cup and the composition of their teams which, at the outset, look like dad’s armies.
