Uganda Squad for T20 World Cup 2024 USA: Uganda, after impressive qualification, brace for Group C clashes against hosts West Indies, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Afghanistan. Brian Masaba will captain the side and will be supported by Riazat Ali Shah. Experience abounds, including 43-year-old Frank Nsubuga, among the tournament's eldest. Uganda seeks to make waves with their seasoned roster in the T20 World Cup.
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Uganda T20 Cricket World Cup Squad 2024
Nsubuga's selection symbolises a lifelong commitment to cricket, starting at 17 in the 1997 ICC Trophy. 25 years later, his remarkable catch against Kenya in the 2022 Cricket World Cup Challenge League drew attention. Alongside, Alpesh Ramjani's stellar performances, earning him a nomination for the 2023 ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year, highlights Uganda's emerging talent. Here is the complete list of Team Players:
| Player | Role |
| Brian Masaba (c) | Allrounder |
| Simon Ssesazi | Allrounder |
| Roger Mukasa | Allrounder |
| Cosmas Kyewuta | Bowler |
| Dinesh Nakran | Allrounder |
| Fred Achelam | Wk Batsman |
| Kenneth Waiswa | Allrounder |
| Alpesh Ramjani | Allrounder |
| Frank Nsubuga | Allrounder |
| Henry Ssenyondo | Bowler |
| Bilal Hassun | Bowler |
| Robinson Obuya | Bowler |
| Riazat Ali Shah (vc) | Allrounder |
| Juma Miyaji | Bowler |
| Ronak Patel | Batsman |
| Reserves | |
| Innocent Mwebaze | Allrounder |
| Ronald Lutaaya | Allrounder |
Uganda's T20 World Cup squad features outstanding all-rounders, with Ramjani leading in T20I wickets last year and Ssenyondo not far behind. Aggressive batting comes from Shah and Nakrani, while Miyaji represents U19 World Cup experience. Despite being debutants, Uganda's cricket history dates back to the 1975 Cricket World Cup via the East Africa team. They kick off their campaign against Afghanistan on June 3.
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NOTE:
The May 25th deadline permits teams to alter their T20 World Cup squads freely. Post-deadline changes require ICC approval, ensuring stable compositions while allowing flexibility for injuries or form changes. Boards must meticulously assess and adjust squads before the deadline for optimal lineup selection.
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