The first group of Indian cricketers, including Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and all-rounder Shivam Dube’s, arrived in Mumbai airport for their journey to the USA for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, which starts on June 1. Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel Ravindra Jadeja, and head coach Rahul Dravid were also present.
It was earlier reported that Virat Kohli would also leave with the first group but he was not spotted with the World Cup bound players. The contingent will fly from the financial capital to Dubai before taking a connecting flight to New York.
Hardik Pandya was missing despite his IPL franchise Mumbai Indians failing to make it to the playoffs.
Hardik failed miserably in the 17th season of the tournament and MI finished last in the points table. There are reports of turmoil in his relationship with wife Natasa Stankovic.
The all-rounder and his better-half are planning to seperate, although none of the two have given any statement. Reports have suggested that Pandya is in London for a training stint, and will join the squad directly from the European country.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals players Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, and Yashasvi Jaiswal will leave in the second batch. Their team player Qualifier 2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 24.
India’s ICC T20 World Cup 2024 squad:
Rohit Sharma (captain), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
