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ICC Names Rohit Sharma as Captain of the T20I Team of the Year 2024; Four Indian Players Included

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the Men’s T20I Team of the Year 2024 on Saturday. A significant highlight was the selection of Rohit Sharma as the captain of the team. Under Rohit’s leadership, India secured the T20 World Cup 2024 title last year.

Four Indian Players Included in ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year 2024

Another notable highlight is the inclusion of four Indian players in the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year. Alongside captain Rohit Sharma, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, all-rounder Hardik Pandya, and pacer Arshdeep Singh have secured their spots in the team.

The team also features two Pakistani players, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Additionally, one player each from Australia, Afghanistan, England, and the West Indies has been included. Nicholas Pooran from the West Indies has been selected as the wicketkeeper.

Rohit Sharma Selected as Captain and Opener in ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year

Rohit Sharma has been chosen not only as the captain but also as an opener in the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year. Last year, he scored 378 runs in 11 T20I matches with an impressive average of 42.00 and a striking strike rate of 160.16. During this period, he also registered a century.

Under Rohit’s captaincy, India ended an 11-year ICC title drought by winning the T20 World Cup. Following this victory, Rohit announced his retirement from T20I cricket. However, he continues to lead India in Test and ODI formats.

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