T20 World Cup 2024 Squad: The much-anticipated wait is over! The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finally announced India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, to be held jointly in the USA and West Indies. The squad announcement has generated a lot of buzz among cricket fans in India and around the world.
Rohit Sharma will lead the Men in Blue once again, with the in-form Hardik Pandya named as his vice-captain. The batting line-up boasts a blend of experience and youthful exuberance. The ever-reliable Virat Kohli will be looking to regain his golden touch, while the explosive Suryakumar Yadav will be a force to be reckoned with in the middle order. Rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal also finds a well-deserved spot after his consistent performances.
There’s a significant return for veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who will be partnering with Kuldeep Yadav to form a potent spin duo. The pace attack will be spearheaded by the lethal Jasprit Bumrah, ably supported by the young guns Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj. Ravindra Jadeja adds all-round value to the team with his batting, bowling, and fielding prowess.
Interesting inclusions and exclusions
Shivam Dube’s impressive IPL showing has earned him a maiden World Cup call-up, while the inclusion of two wicketkeepers, Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson, provides flexibility to the team management. Notably, KL Rahul misses out on a spot in the main squad despite being part of the previous two World Cup campaigns. Youngsters Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh find themselves among the reserves, alongside pacers Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan.
Expectations and Challenges
Team India enters the T20 World Cup 2024 with the tag of one of the favorites. The team boasts a well-balanced squad with a mix of experience and exciting young talent. However, they will face stiff competition from other strong contenders like Australia, England, and the host nations.
With the tournament just around the corner, all eyes will be on whether India can finally lift the coveted T20 World Cup trophy after a long wait.
T20 World Cup 2024 Squad player list
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Hardik Pandya (Vice Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
t20 world cup 2024 schedule
The full schedule for the T20 World Cup 2024 is available on the official ICC website [ICC T20 World Cup Schedule].
Here’s a quick guide to access it:
- Search for “ICC T20 World Cup Schedule” on the web.
- You’ll likely land on the official ICC webpage for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
- Look for a section titled “Matches” or “Schedule”. This will display the complete list of matches with dates, times, and venues.