Get ready for a cricket extravaganza as the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 gears up to hit the screens. With breathtaking moments and intense matches on the horizon, fans in India are on the edge of their seats. This time, the tournament spans across the USA and West Indies from June 1 to 29, 2024, featuring 20 teams battling it out.
India finds itself in Group A, alongside old foes Pakistan, as well as the United States, Canada, and Ireland. Eyes are set on five top contenders as the excitement builds up. India kicks off its journey against Ireland on June 5 in New York, followed by a showdown with Pakistan four days later at the same venue.
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India: A Star-Studded Lineup Hungry for Glory
Captain: Rohit Sharma
India, led by the charismatic Rohit Sharma, strides into the tournament as a powerhouse. Boasting stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah, their lineup combines experience with youthful vigor. Their dominance in T20 cricket and stellar form make them formidable contenders. Having tasted victory before, India aims to carve their name in history once more.
India Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj.
Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan
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England: Defending Champions Ready to Roar Again
Captain: Jos Buttler
Fresh from their triumph in 2022, England, under Jos Buttler's leadership, brims with confidence. Their squad, including match-winners like Jofra Archer and Moeen Ali, promises aggressive cricket adaptable to any condition. With their sights set on retention, England poses a significant threat to all.
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
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Australia: Power-packed Squad Eyeing Another Triumph
Captain: Mitchell Marsh
Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, enters as a formidable force. With David Warner and Pat Cummins, they possess a squad capable of turning games around single-handedly. Their resilience and aggressive approach make them a formidable opponent, aiming to add another trophy to their illustrious cabinet.
Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.
Travelling Reserves: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matt Short
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New Zealand: Tenacious and Surprisingly Skilled
Captain: Kane Williamson
Under Kane Williamson's leadership, New Zealand brings a mix of experience and youth. With seasoned players like Trent Boult and rising talents such as Finn Allen, they possess a balanced squad ready to surprise. Known for their tenacity, New Zealand eyes the trophy with determination.
New Zealand Squad: 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
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South Africa: A Blend of Experience and Promise
Captain: Aiden Markram
Under Aiden Markram's captaincy, South Africa combines experience with promise. With stalwarts like Quinton de Kock and pace duo Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje, they boast a formidable lineup. Supported by spin prowess and all-round capabilities, South Africa aims to challenge every opponent.
South Africa Squad: 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
Afghanistan
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Captain: Rashid Khan
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Players: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Nangyal Kharoti, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
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Reserves: Sediq Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, Saleem Safi
Bangladesh
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Captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto
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Players: Taskin Ahmed, Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shakib Al Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmud Ullah Riyad, Jaker Ali Anik, Tanvir Islam, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
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Travelling Reserves: Afif Hossain, Hasan Mahmud
Canada
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Captain: Saad Bin Zafar
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Players: Aaron Johnson, Dilon Heyliger, Dilpreet Bajwa, Harsh Thaker, Jeremy Gordon, Junaid Siddiqui, Kaleem Sana, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Pargat Singh, Ravinderpal Singh, Rayyankhan Pathan, Shreyas Movva
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Reserves: Tajinder Singh, Aaditya Varadharajan, Ammar Khalid, Jatinder Matharu, Parveen Kumar
Ireland
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Captain: Paul Stirling
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Players: Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young
Namibia
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Captain: Gerhard Erasmus
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Players: Zane Green, Michael Van Lingen, Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Niko Davin, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, JP Kotze, David Wiese, Bernard Scholtz, Malan Kruger, PD Blignaut
Nepal
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Captain: Rohit Paudel
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Players: Aasif Sheikh, Anil Kumar Sah, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Pratis GC, Sundeep Jora, Abinash Bohara, Sagar Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee
Netherlands
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Captain: Scott Edwards
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Players: Aryan Dutt, Bas de Leede, Kyle Klein, Logan van Beek, Max O'Dowd, Michael Levitt, Paul van Meekeren, Saqib Zulfiqar, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Teja Nidamanuru, Tim Pringle, Vikram Singh, Viv Kingma, Wesley Barresi
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Travelling Reserve: Ryan Klein
Oman
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Captain: Aqib Ilyas
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Players: Zeeshan Maqsood, Kashyap Prajapati, Pratik Athavale, Ayaan Khan, Shoaib Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Naseem Khushi, Mehran Khan, Bilal Khan, Rafiullah, Kaleemullah, Fayyaz Butt, Shakeel Ahmad, Khalid Kail
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Reserves: Jatinder Singh, Samay Shrivastava, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra
Papua New Guinea
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Captain: Assadollah Vala
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Players: Alei Nao, Chad Soper, CJ Amini, Hila Vare, Hiri Hiri, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Kabua Vagi Morea, Kipling Doriga, Lega Siaka, Norman Vanua, Sema Kamea, Sese Bau, Tony Ura
Pakistan
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Captain: Babar Azam
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Players: Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan
Scotland
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Captain: Richie Berrington
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Players: Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Chris Greaves, Oli Hairs, Jack Jarvis, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Charlie Tear, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal
Sri Lanka
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Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
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Players: Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka
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Travelling Reserves: Asitha Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage
Uganda
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Captain: Brian Masaba
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Players: Simon Ssesazi, Roger Mukasa, Cosmas Kyewuta, Dinesh Nakrani, Fred Achelam, Kenneth Waiswa, Alpesh Ramjani, Frank Nsubuga, Henry Ssenyondo, Bilal Hassun, Robinson Obuya, Riazat Ali Shah, Juma Miyaji, Ronak Patel
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Travelling Reserves: Innocent Mwebaze, Ronald Lutaaya
United States
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Captain: Monank Patel
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Players: Aaron Jones, Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Ali Khan, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Noshtush Kenjige, Saurabh Nethralvakar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir
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Reserve Players: Gajanand Singh, Juanoy Drysdale, Yasir Mohammad
West Indies
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Captain: Rovman Powell
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Players: Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd
As the cricketing world braces for an electrifying showdown, the stage is set, the teams are ready, and the anticipation is palpable – let the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 ignite the spirit of cricket across continents and hearts alike.
With inputs from agencies
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