Rohit Sharma-Led India's T20 World Cup 2024 Squad Surprises: KL Rahul Omitted, Hardik Pandya Vice-Captain, Chahal Returns
T20 World Cup 2024: The team will begin their campaign against Ireland on June 5 in New York, followed by a highly anticipated match against Pakistan on June 9. Matches against USA and Canada are scheduled for June 12 and 15 respectively.
India has announced their squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, with some notable inclusions and exclusions. Rohit Sharma will lead the team, with Hardik Pandya as vice-captain. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube have been included for their strong performances, while KL Rahul has been left out. Veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal makes a comeback. The pace department sees the addition of Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah. Rishabh Pant returns after recovering from a car accident in 2022, joining Sanju Samson as wicket-keeping options. Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja are the all-rounders, with Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav as specialist batters.
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The team will begin their campaign against Ireland on June 5 in New York, followed by a highly anticipated match against Pakistan on June 9. Matches against USA and Canada are scheduled for June 12 and 15 respectively.
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Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh have been excluded from the squad but find themselves on the reserve list. Fast bowlers Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan also make the reserve list. Rishabh Pant's inclusion marks his return to international cricket after performing well in the IPL 2024 for Delhi Capitals following his accident.
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The T20 World Cup 2024 promises thrilling action as India seeks to claim the title once again.
India's 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, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah. Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan
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