Punjab’s 18-man squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 season has been officially announced, featuring key players like Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Arshdeep Singh. The team will begin their campaign against Maharashtra on December 24, with high hopes of improving their performance from last season’s quarter-final finish. Let’s dive into the full squad and the key players to watch out for in this exciting competition.
Punjab’s Strong Line-up for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25
Alongside Gill, Abhishek, and Arshdeep, Punjab has assembled a well-rounded squad, including explosive power-hitters and talented allrounders. Players like Prabhsimran Singh, Naman Dhir, Anmolpreet Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Sanvir Singh, and Harpreet Brar are expected to play pivotal roles throughout the tournament.
The batting department has been strengthened with aggressive players such as Prabhsimran Singh and Naman Dhir, while the allrounders like Ramandeep Singh and Harpreet Brar will offer depth to both batting and bowling. Arshdeep Singh, the team’s pace spearhead, remains one of Punjab’s key players after his standout performance in the 2024-25 edition, where he was the leading wicket-taker for the team. Alongside him, Gurnoor Brar and Krish Bhagat will lead the pace attack.
However, one uncertainty remains: the availability of Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Arshdeep Singh. With India set to play three ODIs against New Zealand starting January 11, followed by a series of T20Is from January 21, the trio’s participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy might be limited due to national commitments.
Key Fixtures and Group Details
Punjab will play all seven of their league matches in Jaipur, with the group stage scheduled to end on January 8. This leaves just three days before India’s first ODI against New Zealand. The team will be looking to perform at their best during the group stage to secure a place in the knockout rounds.
The competition will be intense, with Punjab’s group consisting of teams like Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Goa, and Mumbai. Punjab, who were quarter-finalists in the previous season, will be looking to go further this year, and the presence of experienced players like Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Arshdeep Singh gives them a solid edge.
Full Punjab Squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25
- Shubman Gill
- Abhishek Sharma
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
- Harnoor Pannu
- Anmolpreet Singh
- Uday Saharan
- Naman Dhir
- Salil Arora (wk)
- Sanvir Singh
- Ramandeep Singh
- Jashanpreet Singh
- Gurnoor Brar
- Harpreet Brar
- Raghu Sharma
- Krish Bhagat
- Gourav Choudhary
- Sukhdeep Bajwa
