As excitement for the T20 World Cup intensifies, the Indian cricket team emerges as a formidable contender. With a storied history in T20 cricket and an ardent fan base, the expectations for their performance are sky-high.
This year's squad has been carefully selected, featuring a mix of experienced veterans and dynamic young talents, each capable of making match-winning contributions. India's rich legacy in the format and the depth of their roster position them as strong favorites in the tournament.
The eagerly anticipated T20 World Cup squad for India has been unveiled, with the BCCI naming a 15-man roster captained by Rohit Sharma. The headline news is the return of star batsman Virat Kohli, alongside several exciting new additions.
India will launch their T20 World Cup journey against Ireland on June 5, 2024, at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Following this, they will engage in a highly anticipated showdown with arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9, 2024, at the same venue. Team India will then take on the USA on June 12 and Canada on June 15, as they tackle their group-stage fixtures.
India Schedule for T20 World Cup 2024
| 05 June 2024 |
8 |
Ireland |
7:30 P.M |
| 09 June 2024 |
19 |
Pakistan |
8:00 PM |
| 12 June 2024 |
25 |
USA |
8:00 PM |
| 15 June 2024 |
33 |
Canada |
8:00 PM |
India Squad for T20 World Cup 2024
Promising talents such as Yashaswi Jaiswal, a gifted opener, have secured their places, bringing a new dynamic to the batting lineup. Here is the full roster for India's T20 World Cup squad, along with their roles:
| Rohit Sharma (C) |
Batsman |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal |
Batsman |
| Virat Kohli |
Batsman |
| Suryakumar Yadav |
Batsman |
| Rishabh Pant (WK) |
Wicketkeeper/Batsman |
| Sanju Samson (WK) |
Wicketkeeper/Batsman |
| Hardik Pandya (VC) |
All-rounder |
| Shivam Dube |
All-rounder |
| Ravindra Jadeja |
All-rounder |
| Axar Patel |
All-rounder |
| Kuldeep Yadav |
Bowler |
| Yuzvendra Chahal |
Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh |
Bowler |
| Jasprit Bumrah |
Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj |
Bowler |
| Rahul Dravid |
Coach |
Reserves for the Indian Squad for the T20 World Cup
| Shubman Gill |
Batsman |
| Rinku Singh |
Batsman |
| Khaleel Ahmed |
Bowler |
| Avesh Khan |
Bowler |
Yuzvendra Chahal makes a well-earned return to the spin lineup, while Shivam Dube receives his first-ever World Cup call-up. The wicketkeeping responsibilities will be split between Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant, with Hardik Pandya serving as the vice-captain.
Axar Patel enhances the spin attack, joining forces with Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja. The pace battery is spearheaded by the formidable Jasprit Bumrah, with strong support from Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj. This balanced squad promises an exhilarating campaign for India in the forthcoming T20 World Cup.
Also Read: Ireland T20 World Cup Squad 2024: Complete List of Team Players and Name
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