Hong Kong Sixes 2024: ‘It’s an honour’, says ‘excited’ Robin Uthappa on leading India
New Delhi: Robin Uthappa is prepared to captain the Indian team at the Hong Kong Sixes 2024. Expressing his enthusiasm for the tournament, the right-handed batter shared that he feels privileged to take on the role of captain.
“I’m very excited to be a part of the Hong Kong Sixes 2024 and it’s an honour to lead the Indian team. Some great cricketing action coming your way on November 1, 2 & 3,” Uthappa said.
The Indian squad will feature players like Kedar Jadhav, Manoj Tiwary, Stuart Binny, Shreevats Goswami, Bharat Chipli, and Shahbaz Nadeem. Chipli and Goswami also shared their excitement about representing India in this fast-paced format of the game.
“It’s a great feeling to represent India in the Hong Kong Sixes 2024 which ensures some nail-biting encounters and entertaining performances,” said Chipli.
“It’s a great feeling to represent India in the Hong Kong Sixes 2024 which ensures some nail-biting encounters and entertaining performances,” said Chipli.
“Hong Kong Sixes is a distinguished format of the game and can’t wait to represent India,” added Goswami.
All-rounder Stuart Binny, set to play a pivotal role for India, expressed his excitement about competing against top international talent. “Thrilled to represent India in Hong Kong Sixes 2024 and looking forward to play against some of the best players in the world,” he shared.
The Hong Kong Sixes 2024 is set to begin on November 1 and will continue until November 3 at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground. The tournament will feature 12 teams competing in six-a-side matches. Hosts Hong Kong will face South Africa in the opening game, while fans can look forward to the intense clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan later on Day 1.
Hong Kong Sixes: Schedule & Timings
NOVEMBER 1
South Africa vs Hong Kong: 6 AM (IST), 8:30 AM (Local time)
England vs Nepal: 6:55 AM (IST), 9:25 AM (Local Time)
Pakistan vs UAE: 7:50 AM (IST) 10:20 AM (Local Time)
Sri Lanka vs Oman: 8:45 AM (IST), 11:15 AM (Local Time)
New Zealand vs Hong Kong: 9:40 AM (IST), 12:10 PM (Local Time)
Bangladesh vs Oman: 10:35 AM (IST), 13:05 PM (Local TIme)
India vs Pakistan: 11:30 AM (IST), 14:00 PM (Local Time)
England vs Australia: 12:25 PM (IST), 14:55 (Local Time)
South Africa vs New Zealand: 1:15 PM (IST), 15:45 (Local Time)
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: 2:10 PM (IST), 16:40 (Local Time)
NOVEMBER 2
Australia vs Nepal: 6 AM (IST), 8:30 AM (Local Time)
India vs UAE: 6:55 AM (IST), 9:25 AM (Local Time)
Bowl Match 1: A3 vs D3 7:50 AM (IST), 10:20 AM (Local Time)
Bowl Match 2: B3 vs C3 8:45 AM (IST), 11:15 AM (Local Time)
Quarterfinal 1: B1 vs A2 9:40 AM (IST), 12:10 PM (Local Time)
Quarterfinal 2: A1 vs C2 10:35 AM (IST), 13:05 PM (Local Time)
Bowl Match 3: A3 vs C3 11:30 AM (IST), 14:00 PM (Local Time)
Bowl Match 4: B3 vs D4 12:25 PM (IST), 14:55 PM (Local Time)
Quarterfinal 3: D1 vs B2 1:15 PM (IST), 15:45 PM (Local Time)
Quarterfinal 4: C1 vs D2 2:10 PM (IST), 16:40 PM (Local Time)
NOVEMBER 3
Bowl Match 5: A3 vs B3 6 AM (IST), 8:30 AM (Local Time)
Plate Semifinal 1: LQ1 vs LQ2 6:55 AM (IST), 9:25 AM (Local Time)
Plate Semifinal 2: LQ3 vs LQ4 7:50 AM (IST), 10:20 AM (Local Time)
Bowl Match 6: C3 vs D3 8:45 AM (IST), 11:15 AM (Local Time)
Women’s Exhibition Match: 9:40 AM (IST), 12:10 PM (Local Time)
Semifinal 1: WQ1 vs WQ2 10:20 AM (IST), 12:50 PM (Local Time)
Semifinal 2: WQ3 vs WQ4 11:10 AM (IST), 13:40 PM (Local Time)
Bowl final: 12:05 PM (IST), 14:35 PM (Local Time)
Plate Final: 12:55 PM (IST), 15:25 PM (Local Time)
Cup Final: 1:55 PM (IST), 16:25 PM (Local Time)