New York, June 5 (IANS) Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli form the opening combination for India as the 2007 champions won the toss and elected to bowl first against Ireland in their first Group A match of the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.
Dallas (USA), June 5 (IANS) Pakistan will be without left-arm spin all-rounder Imad Wasim for their opening match against Group A opponents and co-hosts USA in the Men’s T20 World Cup at the Grand Prairie Stadium on Thursday due to a side strain.
New York, June 5 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has called the upcoming India-Pakistan clash in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup as cricket’s version of the ‘Super Bowl’. India will take on Pakistan in a highly anticipated Group A clash of the tournament at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium here on June 9.
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) India spinner Kuldeep Yadav has expressed his strong desire to secure the trophy for India in the ongoing T20 World Cup, stating, "If you're playing for India for a long time, you've got to win a World Cup." Kuldeep Yadav has played a significant role in India’s last two ODI World Cups in 2019 and 2024 but has yet to participate in the T20 showpiece. He will mark his debut in the mega event when India take on Ireland on Wednesday at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.
Colombo, June 5 (IANS) Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchise Dambulla Thunders has been re-named as ‘Dambulla Sixers’ after being taken over by a California-based new owner.
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Ahead of Australia's T20 World Cup opener against Oman, all-rounder Tim David admitted that he drives influence from West Indies stars like players Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Andre Russell to enhance his style of play. He also hailed the Caribbean stars as the "kingpins of six-hiiting" territory
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) As the Australian opener David Warner will draw curtain to his international career after the ongoing T20 World Cup, former captain Ricky Ponting hailed the veteran batter as a 'natural winner' and said he will be missed for more than just the runs he scores after the 37-year-old retires.
Bridgetown, June 5 (IANS) As Oman readies itself to face cricketing powerhouse Australia at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday, captain Aqib Ilyas delivered a stirring message to his team to forget the "big names and focus on the game."
New York, June 5 (IANS) Indian skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his desire for the partnership to continue with head coach Rahul Dravid after the latter confirmed that the ongoing T20 World Cup will be his last assignment with Men in Blue and he hasn't re-applied for the position.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan congratulated elder brother Yusuf Pathan on winning the Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency of West Bengal on Tuesday.
