India’s Strongest Playing 11 for T20 World Cup 2024

With the T20 World Cup 2024 set to begin in the USA and West Indies this June, Team India has unveiled its 15-man squad, led by the experienced Rohit Sharma. Hardik Pandya will be his deputy for the marquee tournament.

The opening match for India will be against Ireland on June 5th at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. This will be followed by their much-anticipated clash against Pakistan at the same venue on June 9th.

Here’s a look at India’s probable playing XI for the T20 World Cup 2024:

1. Rohit Sharma (C): The experienced opener is a proven match-winner and his leadership will be crucial for India’s success. Although he looked far from his best in the IPL 2024, expect him to come good in the prestigious tournament.

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal: The young talent brings explosive power to the top order, providing quick runs at the start. Just like Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi’s stint in the IPL 2024 wasn’t impressive as well and he will look to bounce back stronger in the T20 World Cup.

3. Virat Kohli: The batting mainstay is back in form, and his experience and consistency will be vital in the middle overs. The former Indian captain is the legend when it comes to thriving under pressure and he will be look to deliver another stellar performance in the T20 World Cup.

4. Suryakumar Yadav: The current Mr. 360 of Indian cricket, his innovative batting can take the bowling attack apart. He will surely look to put the pressure back in the bowlers with his extraordinary batting in the binneial tournament.

5. Rishabh Pant/Sanju Samson (WK): The explosive wicket-keeper batter recently made his return to competitive cricket with IPL 2024 and looked in a brilliant form. However, Sanju Samson has been no less so it will be a sweet headache for the management to pick the wicketkeeper batter in the playing XI.

6. Hardik Pandya: The all-rounder brings a crucial balance to the team with his power-hitting and seam-bowling abilities. However, there is no denying that his batting prowess has been on decline while he failed to make any significant impact with the ball in IPL 2024. Team will rely on his experience.

7. Axar Patel: The left-arm spinner provides variety to the attack and is known for his tight bowling in the middle overs.

8. Ravindra Jadeja: The experienced all-rounder offers a complete package with his batting, bowling, and fielding skills.

9. Kuldeep Yadav: The Chinaman bowler’s recent form has been impressive in the IPL 2024, and his wicket-taking abilities can trouble opposing batters.

10. Jasprit Bumrah: The pace spearhead of the Indian attack, his express deliveries can dismantle batting lineups. Team India relies on his experience as he is capable of bowling during any time of the game.

11. Arshdeep Singh: The young left-arm pacer impressed with his swing and pace, however his recent outings in IPL 2024 have been poor. He was taken to the cleaners by the opposition batters constantly and barely managed to nail yorkers – something he used to be known for.

India 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, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj. 

Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan.