Rohit Sharma to Lead India in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: India has announced its 15-player squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, with Rohit Sharma leading the team. A notable surprise is the inclusion of wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson, alongside established players like Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rishabh Pant.
The Indian squad has a strong spin component, featuring Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Yuzvendra Chahal. Jasprit Bumrah leads the pace attack, with support from Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj. The tournament begins on June 5, 2024, with India set to compete in Group A alongside Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and co-hosts USA.
| Date | Day | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05-June-24 | Wednesday | India vs Ireland | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York |
| 09-June-24 | Sunday | India vs Pakistan | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York |
| 12-June-24 | Wednesday | USA vs India | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York |
| 15-June-24 | Saturday | India vs Canada | Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill |
India’s group stage matches for the 2024 T20 World Cup, with the high-profile clash against Pakistan on June 9. India’s first match is against Ireland, followed by the much-awaited game against Pakistan. Sanju Samson’s inclusion has sparked excitement, given his strong domestic performance. The team aims to make a significant impact in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Hardik Pandya (Vice Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj. Reserves – Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan.