The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, led by captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Hardik Pandya. This announcement, made by the Ajit Agarkar-led national selection committee, marks the finalization of Team India’s roster for the prestigious tournament.
Set to commence shortly after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 will be jointly hosted by former champions West Indies and the United States. While anticipation surrounded the influence of IPL performances on squad selection, Lucknow Super Giants’ skipper, KL Rahul, finds himself excluded from the 15-member squad.
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However, amidst this selection, there’s a remarkable comeback story in the form of Rishabh Pant. The Delhi Capitals’ star wicketkeeper-batsman returns to the Indian T20 squad following a remarkable resurgence in IPL 2024 after a challenging car accident.
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
Virat Kohli, the former Indian captain, emerges as another significant figure in India’s T20 World Cup campaign. His stellar IPL performance, marked by becoming the first player to amass 500 runs this season, highlights his readiness for the global tournament. Kohli and Sharma, after their absence from the T20I setup post the 2022 World Cup, made their way back into the squad for India’s recent series against Afghanistan.
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The selection process culminated after a fruitful discussion between the national selection committee and BCCI officials in Ahmedabad. As the Indian cricket fraternity eagerly awaits the T20 World Cup action, the finalized squad showcases a blend of experience and fresh talent, setting the stage for an exciting competition in the Caribbean and the US.
India’s squad for T20 World Cup 2024:
Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi 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, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan.
