The upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will feature 20 teams competing for the coveted trophy, making it the biggest-ever edition of the tournament. Defending champions England will be led by Jos Buttler, while Australia, the 50-over world champions, will have Mitch Marsh as their captain. Other major teams like India and Pakistan have chosen experienced skippers in Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam, respectively. Co-hosts United States and debutants Uganda will also be participating in their first ICC World Cup, adding to the excitement of the tournament. All participating nations have announced their 15-member squads, giving fans a glimpse of how the teams will line up.
Afghanistan, led by Rashid Khan, has named their squad which includes players like Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Australia, under the leadership of Mitchell Marsh, will have the likes of David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, and Mitchell Starc in their squad. Bangladesh, captained by Najmul Hossain Shanto, has included seasoned players like Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman in their lineup. Canada, with Saad Zafar as captain, has announced a squad that features Navneet Dhaliwal and Ravinderpal Singh among others. England, led by Jos Buttler, will have star players like Jofra Archer and Ben Duckett in their squad, aiming to defend their title successfully.
India, led by Rohit Sharma, has named a strong squad including the likes of Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah. Ireland, captained by Paul Stirling, has announced a squad comprising players like Mark Adair and Andrew Balbirnie. Namibia, with Gerhard Erasmus as captain, will have players like David Wiese and Jan Frylinck in their lineup. Nepal, led by Rohit Paudel, has included emerging talents like Kushal Bhurtel and Abinash Bohara in their squad. New Zealand, under the leadership of Kane Williamson, will feature players like Trent Boult and Jimmy Neesham in their squad.
Netherlands, captained by Scott Edwards, has named a squad featuring players like Max O’Dowd and Logan van Beek. Oman, led by Aqib Ilyas, has included players like Zeeshan Maqsood and Bilal Khan in their squad. Pakistan, with Babar Azam as captain, will have experienced players like Mohammad Amir and Shadab Khan in their squad. Papua New Guinea, captained by Assadollah Vala, has announced a squad comprising players like Norman Vanua and Tony Ura. Other teams like Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Uganda, United States, and West Indies have also named their squads, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive T20 World Cup in 2024.
With a diverse mix of experienced players and emerging talents, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 promises to be a thrilling and closely contested tournament. Fans can expect to see top-quality cricket as 20 teams from around the world compete for the ultimate prize. Each team will be looking to showcase their skills and make a mark on the global stage, making this edition of the tournament the most exciting and competitive yet. As the countdown to the tournament begins, cricket enthusiasts can look forward to witnessing some of the best players in the world in action and experiencing the passion and intensity of T20 cricket at its finest.
