In exciting news for cricketing fans, the soon-to-commence Hong Kong Sixes Tournament, organisers have announced the participation of India in the upcoming 2024 edition. Indian cricket team will be amongst the 12 members, who will play in China between November 1 and 3, to come out on top, in what is one of the most exhilarating competitions. Apart from India, the host nation Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Oman, and UAE have also been revealed as participating countries.  KL Rahul Extends Financial Aid to Bagalkot Student for Pursuing B Com Studies, India Cricket Team Star's Kind Gesture Wins Hearts (Watch Video)

India Set To Participate In Returning Hong Kong Sixes 2024 Tournament

🚨TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

Team India is gearing up to smash it out of the park at HK6! 🇮🇳💥

Prepare for explosive power hitting and a storm of sixes that will electrify the crowd! 🔥

Expect More Teams, More Sixes, More Excitement, and MAXIMUM THRILLS! 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/THdnUEaByQ

— Hong Kong Sixes (@HongKongSixes) October 7, 2024

The Hong Kong Sixes competition is making a comeback after a seven-year hiatus, having been a constant affair between 1992 and 2017. The 12-nation tournament will feature six players on each side, consist of five overs, and will be played in a round-robin and knockout format.

Interestingly, the competition has moved away from the traditional eight-team format and raised the number of participants to 12.  Yuvraj Singh Shares Unique Wish for ‘Cookie Monster’ on His Birthday, Writes ‘ Hope You Aren’t Stealing Someone’s Cookies’ (See Post)

India have managed to claim the title just once in 2005 and finished as runners-up in the 1996 edition. England and South Africa are the two most successful sides in Hong Kong Sixes, having won five trophies respectively while Pakistan have won four.

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