BCCI Secretary Jay Shah confirmed on 15 Feb 2024 that Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian team in the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup.
- The assurance was given that India, under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, will lift the T20 World Cup in Barbados, West Indies.
- The announcement was made during an event at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, where the stadium was renamed after cricket administrator Niranjan Shah.
- Dignitaries present at the event included Sunil Gavaskar, Anil Kumble, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and head coach Rahul Dravid.
- The 2024 T20 World Cup will take place in the Caribbean and the USA from June 1 to June 29, featuring 20 teams.
- India’s campaign will commence against Ireland in New York on June 5, followed by a match against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9.
- The tournament will utilize three venues in the USA and six in the Caribbean for its ninth edition.
Q: Who has been confirmed as the captain of the Indian cricket team for the 2024 T20 World Cup?
a. Virat Kohli
b. Rohit Sharma
c. Ajinkya Rahane
d. KL Rahul
Ans : b. Rohit Sharma
Q: Where is the 2024 T20 World Cup scheduled to be held?
a. India and Sri Lanka
b. Australia and New Zealand
c. Caribbean and the USA
d. South Africa and Zimbabwe
Ans : c. Caribbean and the USA
