Team India has been announced for T20 World Cup 2024. Who are the openers in Team India, which batsmen will be in the middle order, and who has been given the responsibility of fast bowling and spin. BCCI has made an official announcement regarding this.
The Indian team for T20 World Cup 2024 has been announced. The command of the team has been handed over to Rohit Sharma. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the team after extensive deliberations in Ahmedabad. The National Selection Committee headed by Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar discussed many players. Ultimately 15 players were selected. The T20 World Cup is starting from June 1 in America and West Indies. India will start its campaign against Ireland on June 5 in New York.
Hardik Pandya has been given a big responsibility in the team. He will be the vice-captain of the team in the T20 World Cup. Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson have been given place as wicketkeepers in the team. KL Rahul has not got a chance in the team. Shubhman Gill, Rinku Singh have been included as reserves.
| Name | Role | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (C) | Batsman | 37 |
| Hardik Pandya (VC) | Allrounder | 30 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batsman | 22 |
| Virat Kohli | Batsman | 35 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Batsman | 33 |
| Rishabh Pant (WK) | WK-Batsman | 26 |
| Sanju Samson (WK) | WK-Batsman | 29 |
| Shivam Dube | Allrounder | 30 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Allrounder | 35 |
| Axar Patel | Allrounder | 30 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spin Bowler | 29 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Spin Bowler | 33 |
| Arshdeep Singh | Fast Bowler | 25 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Fast Bowler | 30 |
| Mohd. Siraj | Fast Bowler | 30 |
Indian reserve players for T20 World Cup 2024: Shubhman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khalil Ahmed, Avesh Khan
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Along with captain Rohit Sharma, former captain Virat Kohli and number-1 T20 batsman Suryakumar Yadav will be important parts of the batting unit. Shivam Dubey and Yashasvi Jaiswal have also got a chance. Yashasvi is likely to open, while Shivam Dubey will be seen in the role of finisher.
Talking about wicketkeeper batsmen, Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson have got a place in the team. Pant has returned to professional cricket through IPL 2024. Pant showed signs of being in form by playing some explosive innings. Pant's performance behind the wicket has also been excellent. On the other hand, Sanju Samson has got the place as the second wicketkeeper.
Talking about all-rounders, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja have got the place. Hardik will also take up the responsibility of vice-captain in the T20 World Cup. Let us tell you that Hardik is captaining Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2024. Spin bowling all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel have also been rewarded for their good performances.
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Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal have been included in the World Cup squad as specialist spin bowlers. Leg-spinner Chahal is the highest wicket-taker for India in T20 cricket and he is performing brilliantly in the IPL. Since the T20 World Cup is to be held in West Indies and USA, the role of Kuldeep and Chahal can be very important on slow pitches.
Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh will play an important role in the fast bowling unit. Whereas Mohammad Siraj has also been included as the third specialist fast bowler. Siraj has definitely proved to be expensive in the current IPL season. But his performance at the international level has been excellent.
| Match | Venue | Timings (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| India vs Ireland | New York | June 5, 8.00 PM |
| India vs Pakistan | New York | June 9, 8.00 PM |
| India vs USA | New York | June 12, 8.00 PM |
| India vs Canada | Lauderhill | June 15, 8.00 PM |
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