2024 T20 World Cup: State-wise Player representation in current Team India

Team India led by Rohit Sharma, is in New York intending to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The squad features a blend of seasoned players and young talent, each representing various domestic sides in Indian cricket. 

In the current 15 players plus the reserves, which state/team has the maximum representation in Team India? Let’s find out.

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Stars & Their Domestic Teams/States

1. Rohit Sharma (C) – Mumbai
Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian team, represents Mumbai in domestic cricket. Known for his prolific batting, Sharma has been a mainstay for Mumbai for over a decade.

2. Hardik Pandya (VC) – Baroda
Vice-captain Hardik Pandya plays for Baroda. His all-round capabilities have made him a valuable player for both his domestic side and the national team.

3. Yashasvi Jaiswal – Mumbai
A rising star, Yashasvi Jaiswal, also represents Mumbai. He has made significant strides in both domestic and international cricket with his explosive batting.

4. Virat Kohli – Delhi
The legendary Virat Kohli plays for Delhi in domestic cricket. Known for his consistency and aggressive batting, Kohli is one of India’s greatest batsmen.

5. Suryakumar Yadav – Mumbai
Suryakumar Yadav, known for his innovative and aggressive batting, represents Mumbai. He has been a standout performer in recent years.

6. Rishabh Pant (WK) – Delhi
Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant plays for Delhi. His explosive batting and sharp wicketkeeping have been crucial for both his domestic side and India.

7. Sanju Samson (WK) – Kerala
Sanju Samson, another wicketkeeper-batsman, represents Kerala. He is known for his hard-hitting abilities and consistency in domestic cricket.

8. Shivam Dube – Mumbai
Shivam Dube, an all-rounder, plays for Mumbai. His powerful batting and useful medium-pace bowling make him a versatile player.

9. Ravindra Jadeja – Saurashtra
Ravindra Jadeja represents Saurashtra. Known for his exceptional all-round skills, Jadeja is a crucial player for his domestic side and the national team.

10. Axar Patel – Gujarat
Axar Patel, another all-rounder, plays for Gujarat. His left-arm spin and handy batting lower down the order are valuable assets.

11. Kuldeep Yadav – Uttar Pradesh
Kuldeep Yadav represents Uttar Pradesh. He is known for his ability to turn matches with his spin bowling.

12. Yuzvendra Chahal – Haryana
Yuzvendra Chahal the leg-spinner, plays for Haryana. He has been a consistent performer in the limited-overs format.

13. Arshdeep Singh – Punjab
Arshdeep Singh, a young left-arm fast bowler, represents Punjab. His impressive performances have earned him a spot in the national team.

14. Jasprit Bumrah – Gujarat
Jasprit Bumrah, one of the world’s leading fast bowlers, plays for Gujarat. His unique bowling action and pace make him a key player.

15. Mohammed Siraj – Hyderabad
Mohammed Siraj, a fast bowler, represents Hyderabad. Known for his aggressive bowling, Siraj has made significant contributions to Indian cricket.

Reserves and Their Domestic Teams
1. Shubman Gill – Punjab
2. Rinku Singh – Uttar Pradesh
3. Khaleel Ahmed – Rajasthan
4. Avesh Khan – Madhya Pradesh

The diversity in the Indian squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 reflects the strength of the domestic cricket structure in India. With players coming from various parts of the country, this squad not only showcases individual talent but also the depth of Indian cricket both internationally and domestically. 

The Sportz Planet Desk,
Atharva Shetye