India announces squad for Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
India Squad for T20 World Cup 2024, As the anticipation for the T20 World Cup reaches a fever pitch, the Indian cricket team stands assured as a major competitor. Their rich history in T20 cricket due to the inception of IPL, boasting past achievements and a passionate fan base, fuels the immense expectations surrounding their performance.
🚨India’s squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 announced 🚨
Let's get ready to cheer for #TeamIndia #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/jIxsYeJkYW
— BCCI (@BCCI) April 30, 2024
This year’s squad is conscientiously chosen, packed with a mix of seasoned veterans players and exciting young talent, each possessing the potential to deliver match-winning contributions against any opposition.
India announces squad for Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
Presenting #TeamIndia for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup to be hosted in the West Indies and USA! pic.twitter.com/6NoFJBMOjT
— BCCI (@BCCI) April 30, 2024
India announced their 15-member squad of the T20 World Cup 2024 on 30th April with Rohit Sharma leading the squad and Hardik Pandya as the vice-captain. Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, and Sanju Samson make up the core of the top order with Pant being the first-choice wicketkeeper and Sanju Samson the designated backup wicketkeeper option.
Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel are the four all-rounders in the squad while the spin department will have two leggies in Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav. Jasprit Bumrah leads the pace department comprising Arshdeep Singh and Mohammad Siraj, while Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, and Rinku Singh will travel to the Americas as the traveling reserves.
India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), 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, Mohd. Siraj
Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan
India announces squad for Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 – Press Conference
🗣️ It's about the slots that we needed
Mr Ajit Agarkar, Chairman of Men's Selection Committee, talks about the wicketkeeper-batters for the #T20WorldCup squad. pic.twitter.com/rZFYBlpG3d
— BCCI (@BCCI) May 2, 2024
The excitement is palpable as cricket enthusiasts across the nation eagerly anticipate the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024. In a much-anticipated press conference held today, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad that will represent the country in this prestigious tournament. Let’s delve into the highlights of the press conference and take a closer look at the chosen players.
The Venue: The press conference took place at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, with media representatives, cricket analysts, and fans tuning in from around the globe. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as everyone awaited the unveiling of the squad.
🎙️The press conference commences at the BCCI HQ 📍#TeamIndia Captain Rohit Sharma and Mr. Ajit Agarkar, Chairman of Men's Selection Committee are here 🙌#T20WorldCup | @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/jwGOuCdgi1
— BCCI (@BCCI) May 2, 2024
India announces squad for Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
Shivan Dube’s IPL form made it difficult for him to be left out as he kept his place in the squad after featuring in the recent T20I series against Afghanistan. The 30-year-old has been in scintillating form for the Chennai Super Kings, amassing 350 runs in nine matches at an impressive strike rate of 172.41.
India have opted for a spin-heavy bowling lineup consisting of Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal while the pace battery will be led by Jasprit Bumrah with the support of Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj and vice-captain Hardik Pandya.
There were no surprises in the selection of the batters, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav all expected to shore the top order alongside captain Rohit.
Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh only find a place amongst the reserves along with pacers Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan.
A big name missing from India’s list is that of KL Rahul, who was part of India’s last two T20 World Cup campaigns (2021 and 2022).
India announces squad for Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
India are placed in Group A of the tournament alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Ireland, Canada and co-hosts USA. Their campaign begins on 5 June against Ireland at the newly-constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York before they take on Pakistan in one of the most awaited matches of the upcoming T20 World Cup.