The Senior Selection Committee on Tuesday announced India’s formidable 15-member squad for the highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to grace the pitches of the West Indies and the USA. Led by the dynamic Rohit Sharma as captain and the explosive Hardik Pandya as vice-captain.
India’s campaign kicks off with a clash against Ireland on June 5, 2024, at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. A thrilling encounter awaits fans as India locks horns with arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9, 2024, at the same venue, followed by the marquee clash against Pakistan on June 09, 2024 at the same venue. India will then play USA and Canada on June 12 and 15 respectively.
INDIA’S T20 WORLD CUP SQUAD HIGHLIGHTS
Top-order options: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
4 Spinners, two wrist-spinners and two finger spinners.
Only 3 specialist fast bowlers.
Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson picked ahead of KL Rahul.
Rinku Singh misses out despite consistent form, Shivam Dube in.
Hardik Pandya named Rohit Sharma’s deputy.
India Squad for T20 World Cup
Rohit Sharma (c), Yashashvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav. Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal. Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rimku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan
Additionally, Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Avesh Khan stand as reserves, ready to step in when called upon. Captain Rohit Sharma and Chairman of the Selection Committee, Mr. Ajit Agarkar, are set to address a press conference on Thursday May 2 at 4 pm at the BCCI HQ in Mumbai, where further insights into the team’s strategy and preparations are expected to be unveiled.