India’s T20 World Cup squad has been confirmed and there are no major surprises. (Agencies)
India T20 World Cup 2024 Squad Highlights:
The India team has been announced for the next T20 World Cup. With Rohit Sharma leading the 15-man team and Hardik Pandya picked as his deputy, there aren’t many big shocks.
After a quick meeting with BCCI secretary Jay Shah, head selector Ajit Agarkar, and captain Rohit—who apparently communicated virtually—the names were revealed.
India’s T20 World Cup Squad Confirmed
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.
Traveling Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan
The IPL 2024, which is now underway, has allowed comeback player Rishabh Pant to return to competitive cricket. Sanju Samson will be Pant’s backup and the team’s first-choice wicketkeeper.
On May 2nd at 4 PM (IST), Rohit Sharma and Agarkar will give a news conference outlining the composition of the team at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai.
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