The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be hosted in the West Indies and the USA. Let’s dive into the details of the squad and their fixtures.
Squad Composition
- Captain: Rohit Sharma
- Vice Captain: Hardik Pandya
- Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav
- Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson
- All-rounders: Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel
- Spin Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal
- Fast Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj
Reserves
- Shubman Gill
- Rinku Singh
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Avesh Khan
Fixtures
India will kick off their World Cup campaign with a match against Ireland on June 5, 2024, at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The marquee clash against Pakistan is scheduled for June 9, 2024, at the same venue. Additionally, India will play against the USA and Canada on June 12 and 15, respectively
Key Players to Watch
- Sanju Samson: In sublime batting form for the Rajasthan Royals, Samson has made the cut into the final 15 for the World Cup
- Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja: The dynamic all-round duo will play a crucial role in India’s campaign.
- Rishabh Pant and Yuzvendra Chahal: Both players have made comebacks to the squad and will be eager to make an impact.
With a balanced squad and exciting fixtures ahead, Indian cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the T20 World Cup. The team’s performance will be closely watched, and we hope they bring the trophy home!
Remember to catch the press conference on May 2nd, where Captain Rohit Sharma and Chairman of the Selection Committee, Mr. Ajit Agarkar, will address the media at the BCCI HQ in Mumbai.
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