2024 should be an epic year in cricket history. Many big tournaments and series are scheduled to happen this year. Several unexpected things have already happened in 2024. For example, Hardik Pandya is set to captain Mumbai Indians, Virat Kohli missed a Test series for the first time, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan lost their contracts.
There are still 10 more months left in the year, with several competitions set to happen. Here’s a list of five bold predictions for the cricket matches of 2024.
1. RCB to finally end trophy drought in cricket by winning in 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore came into existence in 2008. They have played many finals but never won a trophy. This year, their WPL and IPL teams look quite strong. One of them should end up winning a championship this year.
2. Hardik Pandya makes his return to Test cricket in 2024
Hardik Pandya has been away from red-ball cricket since 2021. Fans doubt his commitment at times, but he is a lover of cricket, and he should be back in India’s Test squad for one series this year.
3. West Indies surprise everyone in T20 World Cup 2024
West Indies failed to qualify for Super 12 in T20 WC 2022 and did not even make it to ODI WC 2023. However, they should surprise the fans with their excellent performance at home in T20 WC 2024.
4. India gain 3-0 lead in series against Australia, Pat Cummins steps down as captain
India will tour Australia later this year for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Having achieved so much success in Australia recently, the Indian team should decimate the Aussies this time and gain 3-0 lead by the end of the year. Perhaps, it might force Cummins to step down as skipper.
5. MS Dhoni announces he will play 1 more IPL season
MS Dhoni has confirmed his participation in IPL 2024. With the return of long hair, many fans feel this could be Dhoni’s last season, but expect him to continue for at least one more season, because he is quite fit.
