Team India has reached USA and is set to move to the Caribbean Islands with a burning desire to erase the sting of recent near misses in major ICC tournaments. Fielding a full-strength squad brimming with experience and talent, the Men in Blue are determined to rewrite history and reclaim the T20 World Cup trophy they haven’t held since 2007.
Leading the charge is the seasoned opening batter Rohit Sharma, back for his second stint as captain in the T20 World Cup. His strategic mind and vast experience will be crucial in guiding India to victory. India boasts a formidable batting lineup, featuring a blend of youth and experience.
The explosive Yashasvi Jaiswal, the ever-reliable Virat Kohli, and the innovative Suryakumar Yadav are all primed to dismantle bowling attacks. The team also faces a delightful problem – both Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant, currently in top form, are vying for the wicket-keeper’s slot.
India’s batting prowess is further complemented by a well-rounded group of all-rounders. Hardik Pandya, the vice-captain of Team India, provides invaluable balance with his seam bowling and power-hitting abilities. Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Shivam Dube add further depth and versatility to the squad, capable of contributing with both bat and ball.
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The bowling attack is a potent mix of experience and youth. Spearheaded by the pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah, India boasts a lethal bowling line-up. Yuzvendra Chahal‘s experience and wrist-spinning magic are a valuable asset, while Kuldeep Yadav’s variations add another dimension to the attack.
India’s campaign begins on June 5 with a clash against Ireland. All eyes will then be on the much-awaited showdown against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9, a match that promises to be a high-voltage encounter. With a well-balanced squad, a burning desire to end their trophy drought, and a leader like Rohit at the helm, India are one of the strong contenders for the 2024 T20 World Cup title.
India fixtures for T20 World Cup 2024
India vs Ireland – June 5, New York, 10:30 am local time/ 8 pm IST/ 2:30 pm GMT
India vs Pakistan – June 9, New York, 10:30 am local time/ 8 pm IST/ 2:30 pm GMT
India vs USA – Wed, June 12, New York, 10:30 am local time/ 8 pm IST/ 2:30 pm GMT
India vs Canada – June 15, Florida, 10:30 am local time/ 8 pm IST/ 2:30 pm GMT
India squad for T20 World Cup 2024
Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Reserves – Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan
Broadcast and Live Streaming details
TV Channel: Star Sports
Online Streaming: Disney+Hotstar
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