The picks that change captaincy math
Two squad inclusions shape the captaincy math for the tournament.
- The wrist-spin all-rounder. A consistent World Cup number-4 finisher returns to the squad. Expect captaincy picks at #4 across most league matches.
- The death-overs wicketkeeper. A high-value keeper returns from injury. Captain picks at the keeper slot are competitive with top-order picks.

Players who fall out of the fantasy picture
Three notable omissions change the captaincy options for franchise players.
- The older pace all-rounder dropped to make room for a younger wrist-spinner.
- The reserve middle-order batter dropped after a long injury lay-off.
- The reserve spinner dropped to make room for the second wrist-spinner.
