Anticipation for the Indian team for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024 announcement is intense among fans and cricket experts, with the BCCI expected to reveal the list next week. This excitement extends beyond borders as former Jamaican speedster Yohan Blake is also eagerly awaiting the announcement of India’s team for the 2024 T20 World Cup.
The upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 will be jointly hosted by the United States and the West Indies from June 2 to 29, and Blake, known for his passion for cricket, is eagerly awaiting India’s matches in the Caribbean. However, India’s group stage matches will take place in the United States.
India could send 3 teams to 2024 T20 World Cup: Yohan Blake
Well, it seems like Yohan Blake is following Indian cricket closely, and even he is watching the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024), while praising India’s strong talent pool. The former Jamaican sprinter believes the BCCI could field three competitive teams for the next T20 World Cup in 2024.
Yohan Blake wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter): “It is currently incredibly challenging to select the Indian team for the T20 World Cup due to the immense talent pool available. “There are so many talented Indian players that it seems like they could send three teams to the World Cup.”
Currently, it is incredibly difficult to select the Indian team for the T20 World Cup due to the immense talent pool available. There are so many talented Indian players that it seems like they could send three teams to the World Cup. @IPL @BCCI @ICC
– Yohan Blake (@YohanBlake) April 23, 2024
In another X post, Blake wants Indian and BCCI selectors to pick Dinesh Karthik for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.
In my humble opinion, my cricket family, I strongly believe that Dinesh Karthik should be picked for the team. @IPL @BCCI @DineshKarthik
– Yohan Blake (@YohanBlake) April 23, 2024
Interestingly, India’s group stage matches in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 will be held in the US, starting on June 5 in New York against Ireland, followed by a much-anticipated clash against Pakistan in the same place on June 9.
The Men in Blue will then face the hosts, the United States Cricket Team, on June 12 in New York, and will conclude their group stage campaign against Canada at the Turf Ground Stadium at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill , Florida. India is placed alongside Pakistan, Ireland, Canada and the United States in Group A of the mega event.
India’s 2024 T20 World Cup squad unlikely to surprise fans
According to Cricbuzz, Rishabh Pant’s return to the international scene with the mega event is very likely. However, the selection of the second wicketkeeper may come down to a close competition between KL Rahul and Sanju Samson as both the players have delivered brilliant performances consistently in the ongoing IPL 2024.
RCB wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik, with 251 runs at a strike rate of 196.08 in eight games so far in the ongoing IPL 2024, has expressed his desire to fulfill the wicketkeeper’s duty if required, and now It will be interesting to see the national selectors. ‘reaction to his desire.
The report further revealed that contenders in the batting department for the 2024 T20 World Cup squad include Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh, along with stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Shubman Gill is also being considered for inclusion.
Among the bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah is the main option, with Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh potentially supporting him with the new ball. India are also looking for another fast bowler.
Kuldeep Yadav is likely to be the team’s only spinner, and will be supported by bowling all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel. Hardik Pandya can be selected as the only fast bowling all-rounder in the 2024 T20 World Cup squad.