The fast-paced competition is slated to take place from November 1 to 3.
Robin Uthappa has been named India’s captain for the Hong Kong Sixes 2024 tournament. It was announced on Saturday (October 12) that Uthappa will lead a squad of former Indian stars, including Kedar Jadhav, Manoj Tiwary, and Stuart Binny.
The fast-paced competition is slated to take place at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong from November 1 to 3.
The Hong Kong Sixes, set to return after a gap of seven years, will feature teams from 12 nations. Each team will play six-a-side matches, showcasing an exciting brand of cricket with shortened innings and more aggressive gameplay.
The expectations are high from the Indian squad as it includes quite a few players with the international experience.
Team India Squad for Hong Kong Sixes:
Robin Uthappa (Captain), Kedar Jadhav, Stuart Binny, Manoj Tiwary, Shahbaaz Nadeem, Bharat Chipli, Shreevats Goswami (wicketkeeper)
India and Pakistan have been slotted in Pool C, and the highly-anticipated clash between the two rivals is scheduled for November 1. UAE is the third team in the group. South Africa, New Zealand, and hosts Hong Kong are part of Pool A while Pool B features Australia, England, and Nepal. Pool D includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Oman.
The competition will see a structured format with 12 group-stage matches, followed by six Bowl Matches and the quarterfinals. The semi-finals for both the plate and main draws will take place on November 3, leading to the Bowl Final, Plate Final, and the Cup Final on the same day.