Uttar Pradesh revealed their upcoming band Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25and strength Rinku Singh take the captaincy from Bhuvneshwar Kumar. This is Rinku's first time leading a senior team, following his success as team captain Meerut Mavericks in UPT20 League earlier in the year, where he played a crucial role in defending the title with 210 runs at a rate of 161.54.
Time to prepare for Rinku Singh's leadership
Rinku's appointment comes at an interesting time, as his IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)he is currently considering leadership roles in 2025. Having been with KKR since 2018 and retained in the latest market, Rinku's captaincy could play a major role in his KKR leadership prospects. His performance in this tournament will be watched with interest, not only by fans but also by selectors who are looking for the future. Champions Trophy in February, as Rinku looks to cement his place in India's ODI set-up.
Uttar Pradesh campaign
The team begins its campaign with a match against Jammu and Kashmir on December 21 in Vizag. Following this, UP will face Mizoram on December 23, Tamil Nadu on December 26, Chhattisgarh on December 28, Chandigarh on December 31, and conclude their league match against Vidarbha on January 3. The schedule sets the stage for UP to show their depth. and more than 50 ways.
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In the formation of the squad
The Uttar Pradesh team is a combination of experience and young talent, designed to beat the competition. This is what the team looks like:
- Rinku Singh (c) -The new captain, who is known for his finishing skills in the short form.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – An experienced bowler, bringing knowledge to the bowling attack.
- Madhav Kaushik, Karan Sharma, Priyam Garg, Nitish Rana – Middle-order batsmen who have the ability to stop or run an innings.
- Abhishek Goswami, Akshadeep Nath, Aryan Juyal, Aradhya Yadav – Adding depth to the batting line-up and flexibility.
- Saurabh Kumar, Kritagya Kumar Singh, Vipraj Nigam – Fast bowlers who can call the shots between overs.
- Mohsin Khan, Shivam Mavi, Aquib Khan – Fast runners, looking to impress with speed and swing.
- Atal Behari Rai, Kartikya Jaiswal, Vineet Panwar – Young talents are expected to make their mark.
Uttar Pradesh Team for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25
Rinku Singh (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Madhav Kaushik, Karan Sharma, Priyam Garg, Nitish Rana, Abhishek Goswami, Akshadeep Nath, Aryan Juyal, Aradhya Yadav, Saurabh Kumar, Kritagya Kumar Singh, Vipraj Nigam, Mohsin Masisi Khan, A Shivaqui Khan , Atal Behari Rai, Kartikya Jaiswal, Vineet Panwar