England: England announced their 15-member squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, representing a mix of seasoned campaigners and emerging talent.
Jos Buttler, who leads the team, will be supported by experienced hands like Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan and Adil Rashid, known for their all-round prowess. In particular, the return of fast bowler Jofra Archer, who has recovered from a long-term elbow injury, strengthens England’s bowling arsenal.
In addition to familiar faces, the squad also offers new blood, including promising players such as Harry Brook, Sam Curran and Mark Wood. Among the new players, left-arm spinner Tom Hartley, who has yet to make an international appearance, has added depth to the team’s spin options.
England men’s manager, Rob Key, has informed the players selected for the World Cup squad that they have been selected and informed the IPL players that they will miss the play-offs due to England’s series match against Pakistan.
England squad for Pakistan series and World Cup 2024: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jack, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Rhys Topley, Mark Wood
India on Tuesday announced its squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup to be held in the United States and the West Indies.
The team will be led by Rohit Sharma’s deputy Hardik Pandya.
India T20 World Cup 2024 squad: Rohit Sharma (captain), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Ashashvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar adadaw, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel , Kuldeep Adadaw, Uzuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
South Africa also announced their 2024 T20 World Cup squad on Tuesday, with Aiden Markram leading the Proteas.
Markram was named captain for the first time in an ICC event after taking over as T20I captain.
The main contributors are pacer Henrich Nortje and wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock, who were recently given a central contract by Cricket South Africa.
South Africa T20 World Cup 2024 squad: Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Ansansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Henrik Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton , Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs.
