India set to feature in Hong Kong Sixes for 1st time in 12 years

After an extended 12-year break, the defending T20 World Cup champions, India, are expected to make an impression at the Hong Kong Sixes. This year’s event, which was last conducted in 2017, will mark the return of the renowned competition, which is slated to take place from November 1 to November 3.

The Indian squad, who will be one of 11 countries represented in the next edition, has officially confirmed their participation, according to Cricket Hong Kong.

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!

HK6 is back from 1st to… pic.twitter.com/P5WDkksoJn

— Cricket Hong Kong, China (@CricketHK) October 7, 2024

What guidelines govern Hong Kong Sixes?

The inaugural Hong Kong Sixes took place in 1992, and notable cricket players like Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara have participated. The rules state that a team may field a maximum of six players for a maximum of 45 minutes during each match. Every team gets five overs, and everyone has to bowl one over apiece (well, except for the glove-wearing guy).

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Batters are required to withdraw when they get a score of 31, which is one of the most interesting rules. Retired players are allowed to bat again at a later time provided that every other player on the team has been removed. This specific order was put in place to maximize the entertainment value for the viewers by encouraging high-scoring, fast-paced games.