UP announces strong squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25; Rinku Singh was appointed captain

Uttar Pradesh They revealed their upcoming lineup Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25with dynamism Rinku Singh Take over leadership of the team Bhuvneshwar Kumar. This marks the first example of Rinko leading a major government team, following his successful tenure as team leader Meerut Mavericks in UPT20 League Earlier in the year, he played a pivotal role in securing the title with 210 runs at a strike rate of 161.54.

Strategic timing of Rinku Singh’s leadership

Rinko’s appointment comes at an interesting juncture, as his IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)are currently considering leadership roles for the 2025 season. Having been with KKR since 2018 and being retained in the recent mega auction, Rinku’s leadership experience could play an important role in KKR’s leadership prospects. His performance in this tournament will be closely monitored, not only by fans but also by selectors looking to the future Champions Cup In February, as Rinku aims to cement his place in India’s ODI setup.

Uttar Pradesh campaign

The team begins its campaign with a match against Jammu and Kashmir on December 21 in Vizag. Next, UP will face Mizoram on December 23, Tamil Nadu on December 26, Chhattisgarh on December 28, Chandigarh on December 31, and conclude their league stage matches against Vidarbha on January 3. This timeline paves the way for UP to showcase its depth. The strategy coordinates more than 50.

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Band composition

Featuring a mix of experience and young talent, the Uttar Pradesh side is set to challenge for the title. Here’s what the team looks like:

Rinku Singh (c) – The new captain, known for his finishing ability in short formats.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar – An experienced bowler, he brings experience to the bowling attack.
Madhav Kaushik, Karan Sharma, Priyam Garg, Nitish Rana – Middle-order batsmen have the ability to stabilize or speed up the innings.
Abhishek Goswami, Akshadeep Nath, Aryan Goyal, Aaradhya Yadav – Adding depth to the batting lineup and versatility.
Saurabh Kumar, Kritajya Kumar Singh, Viraj Nigam -Spinners who can dictate terms in the middle overs.
Mohsin Khan, Shivam Mavi, Aaqib Khan – Fast bowlers, looking to make an impact with pace and swing.
Atal Bihari Rai, Kartikeya Jaiswal, Vineet Panwar – Young talents are expected to make their mark.

Uttar Pradesh squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25

Rinku Singh (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Madhav Kaushik, Karan Sharma, Priyam Garg, Nitish Rana, Abhishek Goswami, Akshadeep Nath, Aryan Goyal, Aradhya Yadav, Saurabh Kumar, Kritajya Kumar Singh, Viraj Nigam, Mohsin Khan, Shivam Mavi, Aquip . Khan, Atal Bihari Rai, Kartikeya Jaiswal, Vineet Panwar