New Delhi: The Indian cricket team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, has embarked on their journey to the ICC T20 World Cup, which is set to take place in the United States. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) bid farewell to Team India, sending them off with best wishes for the mega event.
Departure Details:
- The Indian team left Mumbai on Saturday, May 25th, fueled by the dream of clinching the ICC T20 World Cup title.
- Captain Rohit Sharma, along with coach Rahul Dravid and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, was captured on video as they stepped off the team bus at the airport.
- The departure was from Mumbai airport, and the excitement among the players was palpable.
Tournament Schedule:
- The ICC T20 World Cup will be held between June 1 and 29.
- India finds itself in Group A, alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Canada, Ireland, and co-hosts USA.
- Team India’s campaign kicks off against Ireland on June 5 at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
- The highly anticipated clash with Pakistan is slated for June 9.
- On June 12, India will face host nation USA, followed by a match against the Canadian team on June 15.
Team Composition:
- Captain Rohit Sharma will lead the charge, supported by vice-captain Hardik Pandya.
- The top order features explosive batsmen Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav.
- Wicketkeepers Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson will don the gloves for India.
- The spin department boasts the talents of Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Yuzvendra Chahal.
- Jasprit Bumrah spearheads the pace attack, with Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj providing additional firepower.
- Among the reserves are Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khalil Ahmed, and Avesh Khan.
India’s quest for T20 World Cup glory begins, and fans worldwide eagerly await the action-packed matches ahead!
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