Author: Daily News
Pakistan’s unexpected loss to the United States has put them in a precarious position, making their upcoming match against India a high-stakes encounter. While India looked dominant in their victory over Ireland, Pakistan struggled. The surface in New York is expected to favor seamers, making the toss crucial. Historically, India has had the upper hand against Pakistan in ICC tournaments, but Pakistan broke this trend with a victory in the 2021 T20 World Cup. India, however, bounced back to defeat Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup and the 50-over World Cup. Here, we take a look at Pakistan’s top…
Former Pakistani wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal did not hold back in his criticism after Pakistan’s shocking Super Over defeat to the USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup on Thursday. Akmal called the loss the “biggest insult” to Pakistani cricket, emphasizing that the US team, filled with semi-professional players, appeared to be “ranked above” Pakistan. Thanks to a lackluster batting display on a decent pitch, Pakistan managed only 159/7 in their allotted overs after being put in to bat first in Dallas. In response, the US batters displayed remarkable composure and strategic acumen, forming crucial partnerships and ensuring no batter fell…
In a fascinating revelation, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Abhishek Nayar disclosed that spinner Varun Chakravarthy was advised to enhance his batting and fielding to cement his place in the Indian team. While Nayar didn’t specify when Chakravarthy received this feedback, the spinner last played for India during the 2021 T20 World Cup. In that tournament, he bowled 11 wicketless overs at an economy rate of 6.45 across three games. After India’s early exit from the group stage, Chakravarthy was overlooked for subsequent selections, despite consistently being one of the top Indian spinners in the IPL over the next…
2009 T20 World Cup champions Pakistan faced a shocking reality check as they succumbed to an inexperienced USA team on Thursday, June 6, in Dallas. The hosts showcased an all-round brilliance to win an epic Super-Over thriller, marking their second consecutive win in the T20 World Cup 2024. The USA entered the tournament with impressive T20I series victories against Canada (4-0) and Bangladesh (2-1), raising expectations for their performance in the World Cup. They began their campaign with a resounding seven-wicket victory over Canada on June 1. However, few anticipated the USA team would bring the heat against a well-established…
Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in their opening match of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, June 7. The Lankans have already played their first game, suffering a loss to South Africa, and will be eager to move past that setback. Bangladesh, on the other hand, faces concerns over injuries to key players Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed, which could impact their performance. The matches between these two teams have often been filled with drama and excitement, earning the playful moniker ‘El Nagino’ derbies due to the infamous ‘Naagin’ dance celebrations.…
Predicting Pakistan’s performance in an ICC tournament is notoriously challenging. Even seasoned analysts, the ICC, or top astrologers might find it difficult to foresee Pakistan’s journey. Their unpredictability was highlighted in the 2017 Champions Trophy, where they defied all odds to claim the title. Since then, Pakistan has continued to surprise, winning unexpected matches and losing ones they were expected to win easily. With the T20 World Cup being played on some of the most unpredictable pitches, the element of chaos is higher than ever. However, it is in such chaos that Babar Azam and his team often shine the…
Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim is conspicuously absent from the playing XI for their 2024 T20 World Cup clash against the United States of America (USA) at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday, June 6. This match marks the start of Pakistan’s Group B campaign in the tournament. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam announced during the pre-match press conference that Imad Wasim would miss the opener due to a side strain. This injury had also sidelined him for the final T20I in the recent series against England. As a result, Imad Wasim was not listed in the team sheet…
The cricketing world showered warm wishes on veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane as he celebrated his 36th birthday today (June 6). Recently seen in action for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during IPL 2024, Rahane’s campaign ended at the league stage after a tough loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a virtual knockout match on May 18. Despite a successful season last year, Rahane struggled to make a significant impact for CSK in IPL 2024. In 13 matches, he managed to score only 242 runs at an average of 20.17, with his highest score being 45. Looking to move past this…
Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has urged wicket-keeper batter Azam Khan to enhance his mental resilience and stay focused amidst harsh criticism over his fitness and form. Despite showcasing his impressive skills at the domestic level, Azam has faced significant challenges in international cricket. The 25-year-old has an average of just 9.77 and a strike rate of 135.38, with a highest score of only 30 in 13 T20Is. Azam struggled significantly in the recent series against England before the ongoing T20 World Cup. Selection Despite Criticism Despite his poor form, Azam was included in the 15-member Pakistan squad for the T20…
India captain Rohit Sharma reached a monumental milestone during the T20 World Cup match against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, June 5. The veteran right-hander became only the second Indian and the third player overall to complete 4,000 runs in T20I cricket. The 37-year-old achieved this landmark in his 144th innings. Rohit needed just 26 runs to reach this milestone. He stylishly achieved it by hitting a boundary off Josh Little in the sixth over. Also-Read-Trending Former India captain Virat Kohli was the first to reach this landmark, while Pakistan skipper Babar Azam recently achieved…