In 2024, there will be five major men’s series/tournaments to look forward to. While Pakistan is touring Australia and India is touring South Africa, there are plenty of other series and events for fans to enjoy in the coming year.
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In 2024, there will be five major men’s series/tournaments to look forward to
India has a busy schedule, as do the other teams vying for supremacy in all three versions of the game: Australia, England, New Zealand, and South Africa.
While the men’s 50-over World Cup delighted us last year, the T20 World Cup, which will be contested in the West Indies and the United States, promises to be as enjoyable in 2024.
5. India’s tour of Australia
India is scheduled to visit Australia in November and January for five Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tests.
To demolish the Pat Cummins-led team, India will have to be at their utmost best, and it would be intriguing to watch how they out-think their opponents in terms of tactics.
4. South Africa’s tour of New Zealand
South Africa’s upcoming tour of New Zealand has been marred by controversy since its governing body, Cricket South Africa (CSA).
Selected a 14-member team full of new faces, including captain-elect Neil Brand. The two tests are set to take place between February 4 and February 17.
Surprisingly, all of the country’s notable players have been left out of the squad to let them to compete in the SA20 league, which clashes with this series.
While the CSA’s choice is definitely controversial, it has presented the selected young people with an opportunity to demonstrate their potential on an international platform.
3. IPL 2024
The Indian Premier League, as always, will be one of the most important tournaments to watch this year. It is scheduled to take place between March and May.
Champions from the previous season Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are the two most feared teams in the sport.
Although newcomers will find it difficult to replace them, Gujarat Titans seem determined to dethrone these two clubs.
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If the auction held late last year is any indication, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore. And Kolkata Knight Riders have also assembled lineups capable of propelling them to triumph.
2. England’s tour of India
England will try to challenge the Men in Blue on their ground when they visit India in late January for five Tests.
The Indians have traditionally been untouchable in their own backyard, but England under Brendon McCullum will seek to change that.
They will bring their completely new kind of cricket called ‘Bazball,’ in which they will strive to exploit early conditions and score quickly.
India must be well prepared for this series, which will take place from January 25 to March 11.
1. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
The Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be hosted in the West Indies and the United States of America from June 4 to 30, will undoubtedly be the highlight of 2024.
India, who appear to be in good shape, may end their ICC trophy drought with this championship. However they will face heavy competition from Australia, England, and New Zealand.
Champions from the previous season England will fight hard for it and will support themselves fully.
Windies are no minnows in this edition of the game, having captured the title twice. And may disrupt other teams’ well-placed confidence.