Author: Daily News
India and Canada were set to face off at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, on Saturday, June 15, for match number 33 of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM (IST) or 10:30 AM (local time), the game faced immediate challenges. A wet outfield delayed the toss as Florida’s recent floods cast a shadow over the 2024 T20 World Cup fixtures at this venue. Friday’s match between the United States of America (USA) and Ireland was also abandoned due to rain. Multiple inspections by the on-field officials for the IND vs…
Defending champions England are on the brink as they prepare for their crucial final group-stage match against Namibia at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, this Saturday (June 15). Under the leadership of Jos Buttler, England must secure a victory to remain in contention for the Super Eight. A loss or washout would spell disaster for England, eliminating them from the tournament due to their inferior point tally (3 points) compared to Australia (6 points) and Scotland (5 points) in Group B. For a match to yield a result, a minimum of five overs per side must be…
Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has dismissed claims of a rift with opener Tamim Iqbal, attributing the rumors to BCB President Najmul Hasan Papon’s statement that allegedly exacerbated the situation. Shakib emphasized that he and Tamim were always on talking terms despite the noise. In a February 2023 interview with Cricbuzz, Papon mentioned an unhealthy dressing room environment and specifically pointed to a supposed rift between Shakib and Tamim. He noted that while he had spoken to both players, their differences seemed challenging to resolve. Nonetheless, he was assured that these issues wouldn’t impact the team’s performance. Clearing the…
USA left-arm seamer Saurabh Netravalkar has become a standout performer in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Initially gaining attention for bowling a decisive Super Over against Pakistan, which his team won decisively, he recently made waves by dismissing two of India’s top batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, in New York on Wednesday. Taking the prized wickets of Sharma and Kohli, often considered the best batters of their generation, has made Netravalkar a hot commodity in the franchise cricket market. With his experience playing for the India Under-19 team and his familiarity with subcontinental conditions, IPL franchises are…
Sherfane Rutherford’s spectacular innings led the West Indies to a thrilling victory over New Zealand in Match 26 of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. This crucial win not only marked their third consecutive victory but also secured their spot in the Super 8 from Group C. Batting first, the West Indies managed a modest total of 149 after a shaky start, thanks to Rutherford’s unbeaten 68 off 39 balls. Trent Boult was the standout bowler for New Zealand, taking three wickets. In response, the Blackcaps faltered throughout their innings, finishing at 136/9…
West Indies left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie has been crowned the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for May 2024, surpassing notable competitors such as Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi and Ireland’s Lorcan Tucker. Motie is the second West Indian to earn this accolade this year, following pace sensation Shamar Joseph’s win in January. The 29-year-old was instrumental in West Indies’ 3-0 T20I series sweep against South Africa, claiming eight wickets at an exceptional average of 8.50 and maintaining an economy rate just over six. Motie consistently took at least two wickets while conceding under 30 runs in all three matches. Expressing his…
Scotland’s opening batter Michael Jones has expressed openness to collaborating with Australia to eliminate England from the T20 World Cup. The Men in Yellow have already secured their spot in the Super 8 stage and have hinted at a plan to help Scotland improve their net run rate, which could disadvantage England. England has yet to secure a win in the tournament. Their match against Scotland was washed out due to rain, and they suffered a defeat against Australia. England’s remaining matches are against Oman and Namibia. Victories in these games would give them five points, equaling Scotland’s current tally.…
Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav has not been included in Team India’s playing XI for the T20 World Cup 2024 clash against the USA. The match is taking place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday, June 12. Kuldeep has yet to feature in any game so far in this World Cup, with the Indian management opting for Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel in the first two matches against Ireland and Pakistan to bolster the batting lineup. They have maintained a similar spin attack against the USA in this crucial group stage encounter. Consequently, Kuldeep will…
Pakistan secured a seven-wicket victory against Canada to kickstart their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York on Tuesday, June 11. After facing defeats against the USA and India, Pakistan was eager to improve their performance against Canada to keep their Super Eight hopes alive. Mohammad Amir played a pivotal role in this victory, showcasing his exceptional bowling skills. In this article, we look at the three best spells of Mohammad Amir in T20 World Cups. #3 2-13 vs Canada, 2024 Amir was at his imperious best against Canada in a must-win game…
Shayan Jahangir stepped in for skipper Monank Patel in the United States of America’s (USA) playing XI during their T20 World Cup match against India on Wednesday, June 12. However, Jahangir had an unfortunate start, being dismissed for a golden duck by Arshdeep Singh on the first ball of the innings. Born in Karachi, the 29-year-old has played 12 ODIs and two T20Is for the USA, accumulating 356 runs, including a hundred and a half-century. On that note, let’s delve into five interesting facts about the USA opener, Shayan Jahangir: 1. Played for Pakistan U19 Team Shayan Jahangir was a…