The stage is set for the much-anticipated seventh edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, slated to commence on June 1st, 2024, with the United States and the West Indies playing host to cricket’s most electrifying spectacle. With 20 teams battling it out, this edition promises to be the biggest of its kind, marking a historic moment as the tournament ventures into the USA for the first time.
As teams begin to unveil their squads for the tournament, excitement mounts among fans worldwide. Reigning champions England, who clinched victory over Pakistan in the 2022 edition, have announced a formidable squad led by Jos Buttler. The squad boasts a blend of experience and youthful exuberance, with stars like Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, and Adil Rashid aiming to defend their title on foreign soil.
Meanwhile, arch-rivals India, co-hosts USA, and Canada will join England in Group A, along with the European side Ireland. India, led by Rohit Sharma, have named a powerhouse squad featuring the likes of Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah, with Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant entrusted with the wicketkeeping duties.
In Group B, former champions Australia and England will lock horns with Namibia, Scotland, and Oman, setting the stage for thrilling encounters between cricketing giants and emerging talents. Group C sees the host nation, the West Indies, facing off against New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea, while Group D features South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, and Nepal, promising intense battles for supremacy.
New Zealand became the first team to unveil their squad for the tournament, led by the seasoned Kane Williamson. With a balanced mix of youth and experience, including the likes of Trent Boult and Tim Southee, the Kiwis aim to make a strong impression on the global stage once again.
South Africa, under the leadership of Aiden Markram, have also revealed their squad, featuring the explosive talents of Quinton de Kock and Kagiso Rabada. With a squad brimming with potential, the Proteas will look to make their mark and stake their claim for T20 glory.
As the countdown to the T20 World Cup 2024 begins, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the action-packed extravaganza that promises to captivate audiences and redefine the landscape of international T20 cricket. With teams gearing up to showcase their prowess on the grand stage, the stage is set for a tournament filled with thrills, drama, and unforgettable moments.
All teams squads for T20 World Cup 2024 (Alphabetic order)
Afghanistan: Yet to be announced
Australia: Yet to be announced
Bangladesh: Yet to be announced
Canada: Yet to be announced
England squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, Mark Wood
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), 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
Ireland: Yet to be announced
Namibia: Yet to be announced
Nepal: Yet to be announced
Netherlands: Yet to be announced
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee. Travelling Reserve: Ben Sears
Oman: Yet to be announced
Papua New Guinea: Yet to be announced
Pakistan: Yet to be announced
Scotland: Yet to be announced
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs
Sri Lanka: Yet to be announced
Uganda: Yet to be announced
United States: Yet to be announced
West Indies: Yet to be announced
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