CSK superstars unite in India team for Hong Kong Sixes 2024 tournament

New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has been appointed captain of Team India for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes 2024 tournament. On October 12, it was announced that Uthappa will lead a squad of former Indian stars, including Kedar Jadhav, Manoj Tiwary, and Stuart Binny, contained in the six-a-side tournament scheduled for November 1 to some at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground.

The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes is making a return for the first time since 2017, featuring 12 nations competing in a thrilling and fast-paced format. Each team will take part in six-a-side matches, emphasizing a thrilling sort of cricket with shortened innings and aggressive gameplay. India has announced its squad for the tournament, and expectations are high, because the lineup is stuffed with experienced players desirous to showcase their skills.

India’s full squad of Hong Kong sixes:

Robin Uthappa (Captain), Kedar Jadhav, Stuart Binny, Manoj Tiwary, Shahbaaz Nadeem, Bharat Chipli, Shreevats Goswami (wicket-keeper)

India and Pakistan have been placed in Pool C, with their highly anticipated clash set for November 1. The group also includes the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In Pool A, South Africa, New Zealand, and hosts Hong Kong will vie for a chance to advance to the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Pool B consists of Australia, England, and Nepal, while Pool D features Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Oman.

The tournament will adhere to a structured format, origin with 12 group-stage matches. This will increasingly be followed by six Bowl Matches and the quarterfinals. The semi-finals for both the plate and main draws are scheduled for November three, culminating contained in the Bowl Final, Plate Final, and Cup Final, all going down on the same day.

With experienced players like Uthappa, Jadhav, Tiwary, and Binny on the team, India will likely be a powerful performance and the opportunity to claim the coveted title on this high-octane tournament.