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Former cricketer Virender Sehwag has endorsed the selection committee’s decision to appoint young batter Shubman Gill as the India skipper for the Zimbabwe series. The Men in Blue are set to play five T20Is against Zimbabwe in Harare, starting on July 6. The selectors have opted for a youthful squad for this series, including only two players—Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson—from the squad currently competing in the T20 World Cup in the West Indies. Shubman Gill’s appointment as captain is seen as a forward-looking move. Sehwag supports the decision, emphasizing that Gill is the right choice to lead India when…
Emerging star Shubman Gill is set to take on a new challenge, as reports suggest he will captain Team India for the first time during their upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. The Men in Blue are scheduled to play five T20Is, kicking off on July 6. Gill, who was recently part of the Indian squad’s reserves for the ongoing T20 World Cup, was released after the group stages along with Avesh Khan. Despite not making it to the main squad—where India chose to open with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with Yashasvi Jaiswal as an option on the bench—Gill’s leadership potential…
Afghanistan etched their name in history on Tuesday, June 24, by securing a spot in the semifinals of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a victory over Bangladesh in Kingston, St Vincent. In a tense encounter at the Arnos Vale ground, Afghanistan batted first and posted 115-5 in their allotted 20 overs. Rain interruptions during Bangladesh’s chase adjusted their target to 114 in 19 overs. Afghanistan’s bowlers rose to the occasion, bowling out Bangladesh for 105 in 17.5 overs, thus clinching a semifinal berth. Afghanistan will now face South Africa in the first semifinal at the Brian Lara…
West Indies have been eliminated from the 2024 T20 World Cup after a nail-biting three-wicket defeat to South Africa on Sunday (June 23). Despite having home advantage, the Men in Maroon managed only one win in three matches of the Super 8s round. They had entered the Super 8s after winning four consecutive games in the group stage, raising fans’ hopes. However, losses against England and South Africa shattered their dreams, with their sole victory coming against debutants USA. It’s pertinent to note that West Indies would have secured a semifinal spot had they triumphed over South Africa. The match…
Rohit Sharma stands out as one of the most formidable batters in T20I cricket history. The Indian captain made his T20I debut in 2007, playing a crucial role in India’s victory at the inaugural T20 World Cup. To date, Rohit Sharma has played 156 T20Is, amassing 4,073 runs. He has scored five centuries and 30 half-centuries in 148 innings, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 139.58. Rohit’s aggressive batting style makes him a daunting opponent for many bowlers. On that note, here’s a look at the top five fastest fifties by Rohit Sharma in T20I matches. #5 – 23 Balls…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member Indian squad for the Zimbabwe Tour. The five-match T20I series will be played from July 6-14 at Harare Sports Club. Shubman Gill, who led the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, will captain the Indian side for the first time. Although most of the players were expected to be named in the side, a few players like Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Reddy received surprise call-ups based on their IPL 2024 performances. Gujarat Titans – Shubman Gill (c) Shubman Gill will look to secure a…
While the spotlight is on the 2024 T20 World Cup, the BCCI is already planning for the future. The board recently announced India’s squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, starting in Harare on July 6. India will field an entirely second-string squad for this tour. Shubman Gill has been appointed captain, with many players earning their maiden call-ups to the national team. Rising stars like Nitish Reddy, Riyan Parag, Tushar Deshpande, and Abhishek Sharma will have the opportunity to make their international debuts. India’s squad for the Zimbabwe T20Is: Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek…
Bumrah finished with three wickets, conceding only seven runs, and even bowled a maiden over in India’s 47-run victory over Afghanistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup Super 8. His figures, 4-1-7-3, were remarkable, and if not for Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive 28-ball 53, Bumrah would have secured his third Player of the Match award in this World Cup. In such stellar form, Bumrah doesn’t need much guidance from the bowling coach. Teammate Axar Patel disclosed that no one in the team gives Bumrah instructions on his bowling. Speaking post-game, Axar Patel shared that India’s bowling coach Paras Mhambrey prefers minimal…
Legendary Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram has advised Team India’s Arshdeep Singh to take inspiration from Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi’s new-ball bowling style during the 2024 T20 World Cup. Akram believes that pitching the ball at a fuller length will be advantageous on the West Indian pitches in the Super 8 round. Akram suggested that Arshdeep should focus on bowling full and keeping the mid-on and mid-off fielders straighter. This positioning ensures that even if Arshdeep misses his mark, these fielders can stop the boundary. For his second spell, Akram recommended relying on variations. Speaking exclusively on Sportskeeda’s Match ki Baat,…
Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has commended the Men in Blue for their fearless batting display against Bangladesh during their T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter in Antigua on Saturday, June 22. India put up an impressive total of 196/5 in their 20 overs. Five of India’s top six batters made significant contributions, each scoring in the 20s and 30s, with Hardik Pandya leading the charge with an unbeaten 50 off 27 balls. Ashwin believes this performance showcases the entire batting line-up’s commitment to an ultra-aggressive style of cricket. He highlighted that the players were unafraid to lose their wickets…