Delhi: Former England cricket team captain Michael Vaughan has predicted the teams that will reach the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Surprising the fans, he did not take the names of India and Pakistan.

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The former right-handed batsman has picked defending champions England and 2021 winners Australia, two-time champions West Indies and South Africa. Vaughan wrote on Instagram, “My 4 semi-finalists in the T20 World Cup… England, Australia, South Africa and West Indies.”

Remember that Michael had made a big prediction even before the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Vaughan had then said that England, South Africa, India and Pakistan would enter the semi-finals, which proved to be 50 percent true, where South Africa and India reached the semi-finals. This time, fans are desperate to see which team will be a part of the final-4 in Vaughan's prediction.

India announced its 15-member strong team

Indian selectors have selected a strong team for the T20 World Cup to be held in West Indies and United States of America (UAE). Veteran opener Rohit Sharma will captain the team and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be the vice-captain. Virat Kohli, the highest run scorer in T20 history, and Suryakumar Yadav, who is at number one in the batting rankings, are also included in the Indian squad. The world's best fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is also a part of the balanced team.

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On the other hand, Pakistan will be led by one of the best batsmen, Babar Azam. Left arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi will be seen in the role of vice-captain. Meanwhile, the England team will be captained by veteran wicketkeeper and opening batsman Jos Buttler, who plays for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2024.

Australia's captain is Mitchell Marsh, who was with Delhi Capitals. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) star all-rounder Aiden Markram will lead the South African team, while powerful all-rounder Rovman Powell is the captain of the host West Indies. He is a part of Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the 17th season.

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