ICC Names 6 Indians in T20 World Cup 2024 Team, Snubs Some Top Stars
01.06.2024: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the team of the tournament for the T20 World Cup 2024, featuring six Indian players. Despite South Africa reaching the final, only one of their players, Anrich Nortje, made the list, and that too as the 12th man.
Indian Dominance in the ICC Team
Indian Stars Shine Bright
India’s victory over South Africa in the final was a thrilling climax to the tournament. Skipper Rohit Sharma, who led from the front with his stellar batting performances, topped the list of Indian players included in the team. Middle-order batsman Suryakumar Yadav also earned his spot due to his consistent contributions.
Bowling Powerhouse
India’s bowling attack was a major highlight, with pace spearheads Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh making the cut. All-rounder Hardik Pandya’s impressive performances with both bat and ball also earned him a place in the team.
Notable Absences
Despite his match-winning performance in the final, Virat Kohli did not make it to the team of the tournament, which came as a surprise to many fans and critics.
Full List of ICC’s Team of the T20 World Cup 2024
- Rohit Sharma
- Runs: 257
- Average: 36.71
- Strike-rate: 156.7
- Fifties: 3
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Runs: 281
- Average: 35.12
- Strike-rate: 124.33
- Fifties: 3
- Nicholas Pooran
- Runs: 228
- Average: 38.0
- Strike-rate: 146.15
- Fifties: 1
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Runs: 199
- Average: 28.42
- Strike-rate: 135.37
- Fifties: 2
- Marcus Stoinis
- Runs: 169
- Strike-rate: 164.07
- Wickets: 10
- Economy: 8.88
- Hardik Pandya
- Runs: 144
- Strike-rate: 151.57
- Wickets: 11
- Economy: 7.64
- Axar Patel
- Runs: 92
- Strike-rate: 139.39
- Wickets: 9
- Economy: 7.86
- Rashid Khan
- Wickets: 14
- Average: 12.78
- Economy: 6.17
- Best: 4/17
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Wickets: 15
- Average: 8.26
- Economy: 4.17
- Best: 3/7
- Arshdeep Singh
- Wickets: 17
- Average: 12.64
- Economy: 7.16
- Best: 4/9
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Wickets: 17
- Average: 9.41
- Economy: 6.31
- Best: 5/9
12th man: Anrich Nortje
- Wickets: 15
- Average: 13.4
- Economy: 5.74
- Best: 4/7
The ICC’s team of the T20 World Cup 2024 highlights the exceptional performances of Indian players throughout the tournament. While some top stars were snubbed, the selected team reflects the dominant display of skill and teamwork that led to India’s triumph. As cricket fans digest the outcomes, the focus will soon shift to the next exciting season of international cricket.