T20 World Cup: Have a chance to redeem ourselves, make Caribbean fans proud, says Pooran

IANS | June 1, 2024 8:19 PM

Georgetown, June 1 (IANS) The big-hitting West Indies left-handed batter Nicholas Pooran believes his side has an opportunity to redeem itself through the upcoming 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup and make the fans in the Caribbean proud of the team. Hosting the tournament for the second time at home after the 2010 edition, West Indies will be eyeing to be the first team to win a Men’s T20 World Cup on home soil. But they have had an underwhelming run in the last two editions of the showpiece event.

T20 World Cup: Lack of buzz leads to a lukewarm build-up in the USA

Niharika Raina | June 1, 2024 7:59 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The year 1994 played a crucial role in shaping the USA’s connection with football (called soccer in America) when it hosted the FIFA World Cup. The event served as a major catalyst for the sport’s penetration into American culture. Now, after three decades, the USA is once again the chosen venue for the Men’s T20 World Cup, making it the first time a major cricket event is being held in the country.

Dinesh Karthik posts emotional letter confirming retirement from cricket

IANS | June 1, 2024 7:30 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Reports have been floating around about Dinesh Karthik’s retirement since Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) final game of the season against Royal Rajasthan in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Eliminator match. The wicket-keeper batsman has officially put the reports to bed by announcing his retirement from the sport through Instagram.