Will India test bench strength against USA and Canada in T20 World Cup?

The Indian cricket team is off to a fantastic start in the T20 World Cup, securing two wins from two matches, including a victory against Pakistan. As India prepares to face the USA and Canada in their next Group A clashes, with qualification for the Super 8 all but guaranteed, questions arise about potential squad changes.
India, led by Rohit Sharma, looks confident ahead of the match against the USA. However, with the Caribbean leg coming up in the Super 8, the team might consider shuffling the squad to keep players fresh. Despite the great start, some key players like Virat Kohli and Shivam Dube have yet to perform to their full potential. Kohli, despite recent struggles, is considered undroppable, as is Suryakumar Yadav. This leaves Shivam Dube’s spot in question due to his dip in form.
Sanju Samson, who hasn’t played since the warm-ups, and bowlers Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, who are yet to feature due to pace-friendly conditions in New York, could be options for the upcoming matches. Given that the team has not had much rest following a gruelling IPL season, testing the bench strength could be beneficial.
The USA has shown strong form, beating Pakistan and Canada, making them a formidable opponent. Therefore, India might still opt to field a full-strength team. However, with qualification nearly secured, these matches could serve as an opportunity to give other players a chance and keep the squad fresh for the tougher Super 8 stage.
India’s batting line-up has room for improvement. While there might not be drastic changes, reshuffling the batting order could be considered, especially given the previous experiment of sending Axar Patel up the order against Pakistan. Shivam Dube’s position remains uncertain, but there is confidence that Virat Kohli will bounce back.
As India prepares for their next matches, the balance between maintaining momentum and testing new combinations will be crucial.