T20 World Cup: Vikram Rathour backs Axar's inclusion over Kuldeep Yadav against Ireland

IANS | June 6, 2024 5:30 PM

New York, June 6 (IANS) India batting coach Vikram Rathour said Axar Patel's inclusion over Kuldeep Yadav in the playing eleven against Ireland was based on the conditions at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. India opted for all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Patel as spin duo for their T20 World Cup opener on Wednesday. The duo only bowled two overs with Axar getting a wicket in his first over.

T20 World Cup: Samson's maturity puts him in contention for India's playing XI, says Manjrekar

IANS | June 6, 2024 2:48 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has weighed in on the ongoing debate about Sanju Samson’s place in the Indian playing XI. Despite Samson’s exclusion from the starting XI for India’s T20 World Cup opener against Ireland, Manjrekar believes the wicketkeeper-batter has shown significant maturity and deserves a chance to showcase his talent on the world stage.

T2O World Cup: PNG vs Uganda, Australia vs Oman, NED v NEP; when and where to watch

IANS | June 6, 2024 12:55 AM

Providence (Guyana), June 6 (IANS) Uganda and Papua New Guinea will play their second matches while former champions Australia and Pakistan will play their opening matches in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Thursday. Papua New Guinea will take on Uganda, Australia will play Oman and Pakistan will face co-host the United States of America in the three matches to be played on Thursday (India time).

T20 World Cup: Rohit, Pant knocks steer India to easy eight-wicket win over Ireland

IANS | June 5, 2024 11:28 PM

New York, June 5 (IANS) Captain Rohit Sharma top-scored with 52 before retiring hurt with a sore elbow, while Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 36 as the duo steered India to a comfortable eight-wicket win over Ireland in their first Group A game of the Men’s T20 World Cup at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.