The T20 World Cup is back with exciting matches between top cricket nations. This year, the event will debut in the United States, co-hosting with the West Indies. Currently, England are the defending champions, having defeated Pakistan in the final of the previous edition. Some players are participating in this edition for the 6th or 7th time, and this might be their last World Cup. Here are 10 players who were in the 2010 edition and will also feature in this edition.
India's skipper Rohit Sharma, who was part of India's 2007 World Cup-winning team, is all set to play as captain for Team India this year. India might open with the Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli pair for the group stage of the T20 World Cup.
Amir is a lethal left-arm fast bowler. He retired from international cricket in 2020 at the age of 28, but on 24 March 2024, he came out of retirement and made himself available for Pakistan cricket. Now, he will compete in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.
David Warner is one of the best opening batsmen in limited-overs cricket. He was the player of the tournament when Australia lifted the ICC T20 World Cup (UAE) in 2021. It is Australia's only T20 title. He is set to play for Australia in his last World Cup.
India's top all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is all set to play in his sixth T20 World Cup. He is also one of India's best fielders and has been one of the most important players in the Indian team, possessing the ability to change the game not just with the ball but also with the bat.
New Zealand's legend Tim Southee is the first bowler to take 150 wickets in T20 Internationals. He is returning to the tournament for the seventh time. He was in the 2010 edition and will be competing this year too.
Sri Lanka's star cricketer Angelo Mathews, who was part of Sri Lanka's 2014 World Cup-winning team, is all set to play for Sri Lanka this year too. The veteran all-rounder is included in Sri Lanka's 15-member squad for the ICC T20 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024.
Paul Stirling, the Ireland opening batsman, is one of the most successful batsmen for Ireland. He played in the 2010 T20 World Cup and will participate in this edition as well.
Shakib Al Hasan is arguably Bangladesh's greatest cricketer and one of the best all-rounders of all time. He will play a key role for Bangladesh in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, as the pitches are said to be slow and will help spinners.
Mahmudullah is one of the few players who played in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 and will be participating in this year's event as well.
The legend from Afghanistan, Mohammad Nabi, was also part of Afghanistan's first T20 World Cup team, which played in the 2010 ICC World Cup. He is one of the most experienced players for Afghanistan. He'll play an important role for Afghanistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup.