In a major announcement, the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, has revealed the names of India’s captain and vice-captain for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Dates and venue for the T20 World Cup 2024
The ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2024 is about to be collectively hosted by the West Indies and the United States, spanning from June 1 to June 29. Notably, this marks the inaugural ICC World Cup match to incorporate matches held in the US. England are the defending champions, clinching victory over Pakistan within the ultimate of the earlier version.
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Jay Shah discloses the names of Group India captain and vice-captain
Shah disclosed that Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian cricket crew as captain for the distinguished match. Rohit, famend for his distinctive management expertise and memorable batting prowess, will take cost of the crew as they put together to compete in opposition to the world’s finest within the T20 format.
Moreover, Shah introduced Hardik Pandya because the vice-captain of the Indian crew for the T20 World Cup 2024. Hardik, identified for his explosive batting fashion, dynamic all-round talents, and robust management qualities, will play a pivotal position in supporting Rohit in his management obligations and contributing to the crew’s success on the sphere.
“At this time limit, Rohit is an all-format captain. It’s a collective choice, and the selectors are absolutely aligned on the matter. Hardik Pandya will retain his place as vice-captain for the T20 World Cup. Think about if Hardik will get injured, as he did within the earlier World Cup. In such a state of affairs, who ought to we entrust with the management duty,” Shah stated at a perform hosted in Rajkot to rename the Saurashtra Cricket Affiliation Stadium to the Niranjan Shah Stadium.
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The BCCI secretary added, “For those who recall the Afghanistan T20I match, we have been in a tricky spot at 27 for 4, however Rohit’s exceptional century turned the sport round. We will’t query his talents. Though we received ten consecutive video games within the World Cup, we fell quick within the ultimate. It’s half and parcel of the sport.”
“I’ve not made any feedback in regards to the 2023 World Cup, wherein we misplaced the ultimate in Ahmedabad. Nevertheless, I can guarantee you that India will clinch the T20 World Cup in Barbados on June 29 underneath Rohit Sharma’s captaincy,” Shah added additional.
The announcement of Rohit as captain and Hardik as his deputy has generated pleasure and anticipation amongst cricket followers throughout the nation. With the T20 World Cup quick approaching, all eyes can be on the dynamic duo as they lead India’s cost in pursuit of cricketing glory on the worldwide stage.