By Zainab Shafiq 
The cricketing world is buzzing with anticipation as the seventh edition of the T20 World Cup gears up for a historic event. Co-hosted by the United States and the West Indies, the tournament kicks off on June 1st, 2024, featuring a record-breaking 20 teams vying for the coveted trophy.
England, the reigning champions from the 2022 edition, will be looking to retain their title. However, they’ll face stiff competition from a diverse pool of contenders, including some first-time participants.
This World Cup marks a special occasion for Canada, Uganda, and the USA. All three teams will be making their T20 World Cup debuts, injecting fresh energy and excitement into the competition. As co-hosts, the USA gained automatic entry, while Canada and Uganda secured their spots through the qualification process.
A Look at the Groups:
The 20 teams are divided into four groups of five, ensuring a thrilling round-robin stage. Here’s a breakdown of the groups:
- Group A: This group promises fireworks with arch-rivals India and Pakistan facing off alongside the debutants Canada, Ireland, and co-hosts USA.
- Group B: A rematch of the last two World Cup finals is on the cards as England and Australia find themselves in the same group. Namibia, Scotland, and Oman complete this group.
- Group C: The West Indies, the 2016 champions, will be looking to regain their glory on home soil. They’ll be joined by New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea.
- Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh bring their experience to Group D, alongside the Netherlands and Nepal.
T20 World Cup 2024 All Teams Squads (Alphabetic Order)
With the tournament approaching, teams have begun revealing their squads. New Zealand became the first team to announce their players on April 29th, followed by England, India, and South Africa. Here’s a look into four of the confirmed squads (note: some squads are yet to be announced):
Afghanistan: Yet to be announced
Australia: Yet to be announced
Bangladesh: Yet to be announced
Canada: Yet to be announced
England squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, Mark Wood
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj. Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan
Ireland: Yet to be announced
Namibia: Yet to be announced
Nepal: Yet to be announced
Netherlands: Yet to be announced
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee. Travelling Reserve: Ben Sears
Oman: Yet to be announced
Papua New Guinea: Yet to be announced
Pakistan: Yet to be announced
Scotland: Yet to be announced
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs
Sri Lanka: Yet to be announced
Uganda: Yet to be announced
United States: Yet to be announced
West Indies: Yet to be announced
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