India announce squad for Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

India announce their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

The wait is over! The BCCI finally announced India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, to be held jointly in the USA and the West Indies. Let’s dissect the selection, discuss some talking points, and look forward to the mega event.

SQUADS FOR INDIA IN T20 WORLD CUP 2024

BATTERS

ALL ROUNDERS

WICKET KEEPERS

BOWLERS

India announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 (list view)

WICKET KEEPERS:-

• Rishabh Pant
• Sanju Samson
  

BATTERS:-

• Rohit Sharma (Captain)
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Virat Kohli
• Suryakumar Yadav
  
  

ALL ROUNDERS:-

• Hardik Pandya (Batting Allrounder)
• Shivam Dube (Bowling Allrounder)
• Ravindra Jadeja (Bowling Allrounder)
• Axar Patel (Bowling Allrounder)
  

BOWLERS:-

• Kuldeep Yadav
• Yuzvendra Chahal
• Arshdeep Singh
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Mohammed Siraj
  

Reserves:-

• Shubman Gill,
• Rinku Singh,
• Khaleel Ahmed and
• Avesh Khan

The Hits

• Return of the Wrist Spinner: Kuldeep Yadav’s comeback is a welcome sign. His variations and ability to take wickets in the middle overs could prove crucial.
  
• Shivam Dube Gets the Nod: The hard-hitting all-rounder’s consistent IPL form earned him a well-deserved spot. His power down the order adds valuable depth.
  
• Dual Wicket-Keeping Option: With both Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson in the squad, India has flexibility based on pitch conditions and form.

The Misses

• KL Rahul Omitted: A surprise omission for many. Rahul’s experience and elegance at the top order might be missed.
  
• No Space for Young Guns: Exciting talents like Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh find themselves in the reserves. They’ll have to wait for their chance.

A Look at Batsmen, All-Rounders, Bowlers, and Wicket-Keepers 

NOTE: Player statistics, records, and achievements are presented based on information gathered from the internet, with all sources properly cited for transparency.

Batsmen:

Explosive Top Order: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli provide a solid foundation with their experience and ability to score big runs. Youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryakumar Yadav add firepower with their innovative stroke-making. Let’s talk about some achievements of these players. only updated to date (01.05.2024)

1. Rohit Sharma

• Rohit Sharma holds the world record for the highest individual score (264) in a One Day International (ODI) match. 
• Rohit Sharma is the only player to have scored three double-hundreds in ODIs. 
• Rohit Sharma has scored the most hundreds (five) in a single Cricket World Cup. 
• Rohit Sharma is the captain of the Indian cricket team and also the captain of Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. 
• Rohit Sharma led MI to five IPL titles which is an amazing accomplishment.
  
  

2. Virat Kohli

• Before the roar of the crowd and the shower of awards, there was a single spark. An 86-ball innings that transformed him from a raw talent to a force to be reckoned with. It all began here, with this brash debut that announced his arrival on the world stage.
• Kohli, the then full-time Test captain, toured Sri Lanka with a young side… After losing the first Test, Kohli’s India recorded a dramatic come-from-behind win in the series, going on to win 2-1.
• Kohli became the fastest batsman to reach the 10,000-run mark in ODIs, trouncing Sachin Tendulkar by a staggering 54 innings.
• Looking back on his impressive international career, with several records still within reach for him in the coming years. one must look back at the CB series knock that changed it all.
• Kohli led India to a historic Test series victory in Australia (2-1) in 2018-19, becoming the first Indian and Asian captain to achieve this feat. Under his leadership, India dominated Test cricket, holding the number-one ranking for five consecutive years (2016-2021)
  
  

3. Yashasvi Jaiswal

• Made it to the Indian U-19 team (Sri Lankan tour). 
• Scored 49 centuries in the last five years (domestic level). 
• Scored a century (114) in a U-19 match.
•  Scored a century (100) against Nepal in the ACC U-19 Asia Cup. 
• Had a phenomenal U19 World Cup campaign in 2020. 
• Became the second youngest player to be retained by an IPL franchise (Rajasthan Royals). 
• Scored a bucketload of runs in the domestic circuit.
•  Scored 625 runs in the 2023 IPL season with an average of 48.08 and a strike rate of over 160.
•  Scored the fastest IPL 50 in just 13 balls. 
• Scored his maiden IPL hundred against Mumbai Indians. 
• Received his first International call-up for the Test squad against West Indies. 
• Scored a century (171) on his Test debut and became Player of the Match. 
• Played T20I cricket and scored a century against Nepal in the Asian Games.
  
  

4. Suryakumar Yadav

• Played in all matches of Kolkata Knight Riders’ title-winning campaign in 2014.
• Highest run-scorer for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2018 with 512 runs (Avg. 36.57, S/R 133.33).
• Made his first-class debut against Delhi during the 2010-11 Ranji season and was the only player to score a fifty in Mumbai’s first innings. 
•  Played all the matches in IPL-7 for Kolkata Knight Riders due to his incredible strike rate. 
• Described as having a “thirst for innovation in batting” making him ideal for T20 cricket. 
• Known for his ability to play “useful cameos lower down the order.” 
• Showed remarkable consistency with a high strike rate throughout his IPL career.
  
  

All-Rounders

Hardik Pandya

• Played a pivotal role in the Mumbai franchise’s second title triumph.
• Impressed T20 teams at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, earning a national contract.
• He’d honed his swing bowling skills, consistently reaching the high 140s. This improvement made him a crucial factor for the team, a potential partner in crime for Dhoni.
• Remains a vital cog in India’s 2019 World Cup plans.
• Defended an equation reading ‘2 to win off 3’ against Bangladesh.
• Pulled off 20-run overs in pressure situations.
• His bowling, particularly in Tests, has come a long way.
  
  

Shivam Dube

• Highest run-scorer for Team India in the T20I series against Afghanistan (Jan 2024) with scores of 60 (40 balls) and 63 (32 balls).
• Multiple five-wicket hauls and centuries in his young first-class career.
• Played for Mumbai, RCB, RR, and currently with Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
• Played a vital role in CSK winning the IPL title in 2023 with his power-hitting against spinners.
• You can mention that he is considered a talented all-rounder with both batting and bowling skills.
  

Ravindra Jadeja

• Made his Test debut in 2012 and played a crucial role in India’s historic whitewash over Australia in 2013.
• Became a vital cog in India’s bowling attack, forming a potent spin partnership with Ravichandran Ashwin.
• Claimed the Golden Ball in India’s victorious 2013 Champions Trophy campaign.
• The rise of wrist spinners made it tougher to maintain a permanent spot in limited-overs cricket.
• Retained his place due to his all-round abilities – exceptional fielding, handy batting with the lower order, and decent spin bowling.
• Became a reliable ODI batsman, particularly flourishing in recent years.
• Filled the void left by Hardik Pandya’s injuries in 2018-19, solidifying his white-ball position.
  
  

Axar Patel

• Emerging Player of the Tournament Award – IPL 2014
• Became the 9th Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut (2nd Left-arm spinner) – 5/60 against England, Chennai, 2021
• Second-highest wicket-taker in the India vs England Test series, 2021 (27 wickets in 3 games)
• Achieved an IPL hat-trick (4 wickets in 5 balls) against Gujarat Lions in 2016
• Valuable all-rounder, contributing with both bat and ball
• Consistent wicket-taking threat, especially in subcontinent conditions
• Reliable bowling option across formats
  
  

BOWLERS:-

Kuldeep Yadav

• Led India’s wicket-taking charge in the 2014 U-19 World Cup.
• Became the first Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in the U-19 World Cup history.
• Showcased his talent in the Duleep Trophy, picking up 17 wickets in 3 matches.
• Earned a Test debut against Australia in 2017, receiving his cap from Anil Kumble.
• Claimed a four-wicket haul on debut, contributing to India’s emphatic win.
• Made his ODI debut in the West Indies tour and bagged a hat-trick against Australia – the first for India in ODIs since 1991.
• Formed a formidable wrist-spin duo with Yuzvendra Chahal, earning the iconic nickname “Kulcha.”
• Their combined brilliance kept Ashwin and Jadeja out of the limited-overs squad for a period.
• Became a vital cog in India’s spin attack, contributing to their success in various tournaments.
• Earned a place in India’s 2019 Cricket World Cup squad.
• Made a stellar comeback in Tests, claiming a Player of the Match performance with 8 wickets against Bangladesh.
• Displayed his wicket-taking prowess in the ODI series against South Africa.
• Bounced back in the IPL with the Delhi Capitals, bagging 21 wickets in 14 games.
  
  

Yuzvendra Chahal

• Made his first-class debut for Haryana at the young age of 19.
• Became RCB’s spin attack leader, known for his skiddy action and accurate bowling.
• Earned his India call-up for the Zimbabwe tour, impressing in both T20 and ODI formats.
• Claimed the second-best bowling figures (6/25) ever in a T20I against England at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, his “second home.”
• Strong performances put him in contention for the 2019 Cricket World Cup squad.
• Surpassed Vinay Kumar to become RCB’s all-time leading wicket-taker.
  
  

Arshdeep Singh

• Part of the victorious Indian U-19 squad, showcasing his pace and control with the new ball.
•  Made a mark in the CK Nayudu Trophy with a hat-trick and 8 wickets against Rajasthan for Punjab U-23s.
• Earned a maiden IPL appearance for Punjab Kings against Rajasthan Royals, taking crucial wickets of Jos Buttler and Ajinkya Rahane.
•  Continued to impress, getting retained by Punjab Kings for his contributions.
• Led the wicket-takers tally for Punjab Kings, mastering the art of bowling at the death.
• Maintained a commendable economy rate (7.70) despite bowling in difficult conditions.
• Announced his arrival on the international stage with 7 wickets in 5 games against West Indies, earning the Man of the Series award.
• Stepped up admirably in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, taking on the death-bowling responsibility.
• Emerged as India’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 10 scalps in 6 matches, solidifying his death-bowling credentials.
  
  

Jasprit Bumrah

• Emerging as a death-bowling specialist under Lasith Malinga at Mumbai Indians.
• Contributing to Mumbai Indians’ championship wins.
• Becoming the team’s go-to bowler and leading wicket-taker.
• Most wickets taken in overseas Tests by an Indian bowler in a single year (England and Australia tour).
• Addressing India’s search for a death-over specialist.
• Becoming a consistent threat to batsmen.
  
  

Mohammed Siraj

• Emerged as a force to be reckoned with, taking 41 wickets in 9 matches and finishing as the tournament’s third-highest wicket-taker.
•  Impressed with his pace and bounce, securing a spot with Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹2.6 crore (from a base price of ₹20 lakh). Claimed 10 wickets in 6 matches.
• Vijay Hazare Trophy Dominance (2017-18): Starred with the ball, picking up 23 wickets in 7 games, including a hat-trick of 5-wicket hauls.
• Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (2017-18): Continued his wicket-taking form, grabbing 10 wickets in 5 games.
  
  

Reserves Players:-

Shubman Gill

• U19 World Cup: Player of the Tournament (2018) with 418 runs at an average of 104.50
• Vijay Hazare Trophy: Match-winning 123 against Karnataka (2018-19)
• Leading run-scorer with 890 runs and 3 centuries
• Youngest ODI Double Centurion: 208 runs vs New Zealand (January 18, 2023)
• Fastest Player to 2000 ODI Runs: Achieved in 38 innings
• First Indian Cricketer with Centuries in All Formats (Test, ODI, T20I): Achieved in January 2023
• BCCI Award for Best Junior Cricketer: Consecutive wins in 2013-14 and 2014-15
  
  

Rinku Singh

• Picked up in Uttar Pradesh’s under-19 team for his aggressive batting skills.
• Impressed with a swashbuckling 31-ball 95 during a Mumbai Indians camp.
•  Played a crucial knock of 44-ball 91* against Tripura for Uttar Pradesh.
• 2022: Given more opportunities, scoring 172 runs at an average of 174. Almost won a match with a fantastic 15-ball 40 against Lucknow Super Giants.
• 2023: Achieved legendary status by hitting five consecutive sixes in the final over against Gujarat Titans to win an improbable match.
  

Khaleel Ahmed

• India A Tour to England (2018): An impressive performance with India A (15 wickets in 9 games) caught the selectors’ eye.
• ODI Debut for India (2018): Khaleel made his India debut against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup, taking 3 wickets.
• Exceptional IPL Season (2019): Khaleel’s best IPL year came in 2019 when he bagged 19 wickets in just 9 matches.
  
  

Avesh Khan

• Led the Indian pace attack in the 2016 U-19 World Cup, finishing as the highest wicket-taker for India with 12 wickets at an impressive average of 15.08.
• Known for his ability to consistently move the new ball and generate bounce.
• It can reach speeds up to 140 kilometers per hour
• Possesses a wide variety of deliveries in his arsenal, including off-cutters, leg-cutters, and slower balls.
  

Looking Ahead

With a strong batting line-up featuring Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav, India boasts immense firepower. The bowling attack, with a mix of pace and spin, looks well-rounded. The key will be finding the right combination for different conditions and opponents.

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