The 2024 T20 World Cup will happen in the West Indies and the USA. Hence, it is important for the teams from the other part of the world to have a few travelling reserves in the team. On that note, here, we take a look at a strong playing XI of cricketers who are travelling reserves in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Openers: Hazratullah Zazai and Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is the high-profile player on this entire list. For a batter who has been in prime form in the last few months, it is disappointing to miss out on a major event. However, it was hard considering the top order for India. For the Afghans, Hazratullah will be the potential replacement if any batter gets injured.
Middle-Order: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (WK) and Rinku Singh
It will be a cracking middle-order for this playing XI. JFM would prefer to open the batting but he is good at No.3, as well. Rajapaksa is excellent against the spinners while Rinku Singh is a top finisher. The Indian youngster will consider himself unlucky to miss out on the event.
All-Rounders: Afif Hossain and Matt Short
Afif Hossain is one of the all-rounders in this strong playing XI of cricketers who are travelling reserves in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Matt Short will be the ready choice if any of the all-rounders get injured for Australia in the World Cup.
Bowlers: Ben Sears, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Avesh Khan and Khaleel Ahmed
It is a decent bowling attack for this strong playing XI of cricketers who are travelling reserves in the 2024 T20 World Cup. There is a lack of experience here. However, all the phases of the game are covered in the bowling department. It would not be a surprise if Khaleel gets a chance in the final squad, as well.
