India's T20 World Cup Full Schedule, Squad, Match Timings and Groups

NEW DELHI: The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is set to ignite excitement in the USA and the Caribbean. With 20 teams competing across three venues in the USA and six in the Caribbean, cricket fans can expect intense action.

In the USA leg, ten teams will kickstart the tournament with 16 matches in Lauderhill, Dallas, and New York. A highlight is the India vs. Pakistan clash on June 9 in Long Island, New York. The tournament spans 29 days, promising thrilling cricket.

The Caribbean leg features 41 matches across six islands, leading to the grand finale in Barbados on June 29. The journey begins on June 1, with USA facing Canada and the West Indies taking on Papua New Guinea the next day, setting the stage for an exhilarating tournament.

Format of ICC T20 World Cup 2024:
The tournament features four groups, each with five teams. The top two teams from each group progress to the Super Eight stage, leading to the knockout semi-finals and the ultimate final showdown.

India T20 World Cup team:

The much-anticipated India squad for the T20 World Cup was unveiled in Ahmedabad by the BCCI following a meeting between secretary Jay Shah and chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Rohit Sharma will lead the 15-member squad, which includes Rishabh Pant as the primary wicket-keeper batsman, alongside Sanju Samson. Hardik Pandya has been named the vice-captain.

Apart from vice-captain Hardik, the squad features allrounders Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube. The team also includes three spinners in addition to Jadeja: Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who returns to the squad after a hiatus. Chahal's last T20I for India was against the West Indies in August 2023, while Samson and Dube last played in January against Afghanistan.

In a surprising move, Rinku Singh has been included as a reserve, alongside opening batsman Shubman Gill, left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed, and fast bowler Avesh Khan.

The squad's three specialist fast bowlers are Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj.

The T20 World Cup will be held at multiple venues, with the group stage divided into four groups. India is placed in Group A with co-hosts USA and Canada, along with Ireland and Pakistan.

India T20 World Cup Squad reserves and player list:

- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Virat Kohli
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Rishabh Pant (wk)
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Hardik Pandya (vc)
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj

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

India's T20 World Cup schedule:

India's T20 World Cup journey starts on June 5th against Ireland at New York's Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. It's the perfect opportunity for India to establish their dominance from the start.

After facing Ireland, India's attention turns to the eagerly awaited showdown with arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9th at Nassau County. The thrill doesn't end there as they take on USA on June 12th and Canada on June 15th. The top two teams from each group advance to the Super 8s, where they'll meet the best from other groups.

The Super 8s stage will commence on June 19th, with the semi-finals scheduled for June 26th and 27th. The final is set to take place on June 29th in Bridgetown, Barbados.

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 league stage groups:

With a well-balanced squad and a clear path forward, the Indian team is ready to take on the challenge and bring home the T20 World Cup trophy.


(Inputs from Agencies)