The mega event of the cricketing world is upon us. The T20 World Cup 2024 is just a couple of weeks away, and no discussion about this marquee event would be complete without mentioning the defending champions, England. 

Jos Buttler is all set to captain the England team in the T20 World Cup 2024, slated to be held in the USA and West Indies from June 2 to 29. Ahead of the tournament, let's take a deeper look at the England squad. 

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Team England's SWOT Analysis for T20 World Cup 2024

Strengths

Explosive batting line-up: England's batting line-up is formidable with power hitters like Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, and Liam Livingstone. Their ability to score rapidly at both the top and middle order makes them a challenging opponent for any bowling attack.

Experienced bowlers: The inclusion of seasoned bowlers like Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, and Adil Rashid provides England with a strong and versatile bowling unit. Their experience and skill in T20 cricket are invaluable in high-pressure situations.

Weaknesses

Injury concerns: Players like Jofra Archer have had injury issues recently. His fitness and availability throughout the tournament could be crucial for England’s success, and any setbacks may disrupt the team balance.

Dependence on key players: The team's performance heavily relies on star players like Jos Buttler and Mark Wood. If these key players underperform or face injuries, it could significantly impact England's chances.

Opportunities

Young talents: The T20 World Cup provides an excellent platform for emerging players like Harry Brook and Will Jacks to showcase their talents. Strong performances from these young guns can strengthen England's campaign and future prospects.

Back-to-back World Cup wins: Jos Buttler’s innovative captaincy presents an opportunity for England to win a second consecutive T20 World Cup. The are the defending champions having won the competition in Australia in 2022.

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Threats

Strong competition: Facing formidable teams like India and Australia, which have well-balanced and in-form squads, poses a significant threat. These matches will be critical for England’s progression in the tournament.

The curse of spin: England batters face a significant threat from world-class spinners. The pitches in the West Indies are expected to provide some assistance to spinners and in that case, the England batters will be in deep trouble if they fail to navigate through. 

T20 World Cup 2024: England's Squad

England squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, Mark Wood