Teams Participated in Previous T20 World Cups but Aren’t in the 2024 Line-Up

The ICC T20 World Cup has evolved significantly over the years, both in terms of its format and the teams participating. The 2024 edition saw an increase in the number of participating teams to 20, including newcomers like the USA, Canada, and Uganda. While these debutants have brought excitement and fresh talent to the tournament, it’s important to reflect on the absence of some teams that were once part of this prestigious event.

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe cricket has had its highs and lows in the T20 World Cup. One of the most memorable moments came in the 2022 edition when Zimbabwe qualified for the Super 12s and pulled off a stunning victory against Pakistan. This win raised hopes of a deeper run, but losses to the Netherlands, India, and Bangladesh dashed those dreams.

Fans anticipated Zimbabwe’s resurgence in the 2024 edition, but to their disappointment, the team failed to qualify. In the African qualifiers, Uganda emerged as the surprise package, clinching the spot that Zimbabwe once held. This turn of events marked the end of Zimbabwe’s streak in recent T20 World Cups, leaving fans and analysts alike pondering what went wrong.

Kenya

Kenya

Kenya has had a storied history in cricket, particularly highlighted by their journey to the semifinals of the 2003 ODI World Cup. However, their T20 World Cup campaigns have been less illustrious. After a forgettable exit in the 2007 edition, where they suffered crucial defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand, Kenya has struggled to make a mark in subsequent tournaments.

Unlike their ODI World Cup performances, Kenya’s T20 World Cup journey has been plagued by inconsistency and a lack of breakthrough moments. The absence of Kenya in the 2024 T20 World Cup underscores the challenges faced by this African cricketing nation in maintaining competitive form across different formats.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s participation in the T20 World Cup was brief yet memorable. They made their debut in 2014 and returned in 2016, only to exit in the first round on both occasions. Hong Kong’s victory over Bangladesh in the 2014 edition was a highlight, but their inability to progress further underscored their struggles against more established cricketing nations.

Since their last appearance in 2016, Hong Kong has not managed to qualify for subsequent editions of the T20 World Cup. The absence of Hong Kong in the 2024 tournament raises questions about the future of cricket in the region and the opportunities available for emerging teams to compete on the global stage.

UAE (United Arab Emirates)

UAE