(Watch) Jay Shah confirms Rohit Sharma as the captain for T20 World Cup 2024, Hardik Pandya to be Vice Captain.

The upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in the West Indies and USA from June 01, has sparked discussions regarding India’s squad and captaincy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been contemplating the selection of a youthful team for the tournament

Addressing speculations, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah put an end to uncertainties surrounding India’s captaincy, expressing confidence in Rohit Sharma’s leadership. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony of the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, formerly known as the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Shah commended India’s commendable performance in the ODI World Cup 2023 and endorsed their potential to clinch victory in the T20 World Cup 2024.

Jay Shah said “People were waiting for me to speak about the ODI World Cup 2023. We may have lost the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup. But we won hearts there by winning 10 matches in a row. I am confident that India will win the 2024 T20I World Cup under Rohit Sharma.”