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Team India kicked off their 2024 T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant eight-wicket victory over Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, June 5. With this win, they have ascended to the top of the Group A points table. Opting to bowl first, Arshdeep Singh set the tone with a fiery spell in the powerplay, delivering early blows to the Irish lineup. Hardik Pandya then made an impact with a stunning delivery to clean up Lorcan Tucker, followed by Jasprit Bumrah removing Harry Tector. Pandya chipped in with two more wickets, while Bumrah added another, bundling…
In an exciting encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, India triumphed over Ireland by eight wickets in yesterday’s 2024 T20 World Cup match. After opting to bowl first on a challenging batting pitch, the Men in Blue bowled out the Irish team for a mere 96 runs in 16 overs. Hardik Pandya’s impressive 3-27 and Jasprit Bumrah’s stellar 2-6 from three overs were pivotal in India’s commanding performance. India’s bowlers set the tone early. Arshdeep Singh dismantled Ireland’s top order, dismissing both openers in the third over. Paul Stirling (2) fell to a leading edge…
Team India kicked off their ICC Men’s 2024 T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant eight-wicket victory over Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday, June 5. After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, the Men in Blue delivered a stellar performance, bundling out the Irish side for 96 in 16 overs. In response, India chased down the target comfortably in 12.2 overs. All-rounder Hardik Pandya was the standout performer for India with figures of 3-27 from his four overs, while Jasprit Bumrah was equally impressive, finishing with 2-6 from three overs.…
Indian captain Rohit Sharma has disclosed that he attempted to persuade Rahul Dravid to continue as the team’s head coach, but was unsuccessful. He acknowledged that parting ways with the Indian legend would be challenging for the team. Dravid, who took over from Ravi Shastri after the 2021 T20 World Cup, has announced that the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the United States will be his final assignment as Team India’s head coach. India will kick off their campaign in the ICC event against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York…
Cricket Ireland has announced its central contracts list for the 2024-25 season, with a significant increase in full-time contracts from 14 to 21 players. In addition to these full-time contracts, four players – Gavin Hoey, Matthew Humphreys, Tom Mayes, and Liam McCarthy – have been granted Retainer Contracts. Full-time contracts span the entire year, whereas Retainer Contracts cover specific periods or series. Ireland’s chief Men’s Selector Andrew White commented on this development: “As our talent pool grows, so too does the challenge of selecting central contracts. With an increasing volume of cricket to play both home and away, our need…
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has revealed a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-Test series against England, beginning on July 10. Kraigg Brathwaite will continue to lead the side, with pacer Alzarri Joseph serving as his deputy. In a significant development, former captain and veteran all-rounder Jason Holder has been recalled to the squad. Holder had previously made himself unavailable for the series in Australia. The West Indies created history by securing a Test victory in Brisbane during that series, marking their first Test win in Australia in 27 years and concluding the series with a 1-1 draw. Lead selector Desmond…
The T20 World Cup 2024, currently taking place in the United States, has showcased a fascinating blend of talents from various backgrounds. In the tournament opener, the USA secured a historic victory over neighbors Canada, thanks to a stunning performance by Aaron Jones, who scored 94 runs off 40 balls. Interestingly, several players in both the USA and Canadian teams have roots in different countries, including India. Here, we highlight five such players who were born in India but are now representing other nations in the T20 World Cup 2024. 1. Saurabh Netravalkar, USA Born in Mumbai, Saurabh Netravalkar is…
In the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Canada faced the United States of America (USA) at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, June 1. Canada posted an impressive total of 194/5 in their 20 overs, thanks to stellar performances by Navneet Dhaliwal (61) and Nicholas Kirton (51). Despite this strong total, the USA successfully chased down the target in 17.4 overs, driven by Aaron Jones’ unbeaten 94 and Andries Gous’ 65. Here are three intriguing facts about Nicholas Kirton, whose half-century was crucial for Canada’s first innings total: 1. Dual Eligibility: West…
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has shared an intriguing perspective on how India should approach the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. Pathan believes that India’s specialist batters should be prepared to bowl a few overs if needed, drawing inspiration from past all-rounder legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, and Suresh Raina. In an interview with Star Sports, Pathan stated: “If I were the coach, I would make a rule that if you are a batsman, you have to bat and if we need side-arm, you can’t go without bowling. Otherwise, you won’t get side-arm batting.” Pathan emphasized the importance of…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the prize money distribution for the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, co-hosted by the West Indies and USA. A total prize pool of $11.25 million has been allocated, with the champions set to claim a staggering $2.45 million. The runners-up, to be decided on June 29 in Bridgetown, Barbados, will secure a prize of at least $1.28 million. Losing semi-finalists will each earn $787,500, while teams exiting in the initial round will receive $382,500 each. Those placing 9th to 12th will be awarded $247,500 apiece. Teams ranked 13th to 20th in the…