Former India wicketkeeper-batter and World Cup winner Robin Uthappa will captain India in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament next month, the organisers announced on Saturday. (More Cricket News)
Hong Kong Cricket Sixes: Robin Uthappa To Lead India - Check Full Squad
The seven-member Indian squad announced by Cricket Hong Kong also includes Kedar Jadhav, Stuart Binny, Manoj Tiwary and left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem
The seven-member Indian squad announced by Cricket Hong Kong also includes Kedar Jadhav, Stuart Binny, Manoj Tiwary and left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem.
Batter Bharat Chapli and wicketkeeper Shreevats Goswami will also represent India, who were crowned champions in 2005.
The six-a-side international cricket tournament is slated to be played at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok from November 1 to 3.
The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes returns after a seven-year hiatus. The 2024 edition will feature 12 nations, including Australia, Pakistan, England and New Zealand.
South Africa are the defending champions.
The tournament known for its fast-paced, entertaining format, featured many prominent cricketers from around the world, including Sachin Tendulkar.
India will open their campaign against Pakistan on November 1, followed by a clash against UAE a day later.
India squad: Robin Uthappa (Captain), Kedar Jadhav, Stuart Binny, Manoj Tiwary, Shahbaz Nadeem, Bharat Chipli, Shreevats Goswami (wicket-keeper).
(With PTI inputs)
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