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T20 World Cup: Left-right combination is crucial; India is slightly hampered here, says Sanjay Manjrekar

Niharika Raina | May 31, 2024 8:43 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Sanjay Manjrekar, the former India batter, believes that with short square boundaries offered in the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup, having a left-right batting combination becomes crucial. At the same time, Manjrekar feels that India is slightly hampered on this front. India have four left-handed batting options in Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube, Rishabh Pant, and Ravindra Jadeja, with Rinku Singh sitting in traveling reserves.

Team India Champions announce squad for World Championship of Legends

IANS | May 31, 2024 7:33 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The world is set to witness an unparalleled spectacle of cricketing excellence as iconic stars like Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Suresh Raina will once again represent India on the field. The Team India Champions will be playing in the inaugural World Championship of Legends set to take place in the United Kingdom in July. The tournament has bolstered the backing of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

T20 World Cup: Day matches will even out everything, says RP Singh

Niharika Raina  | May 31, 2024 7:17 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The upcoming Men's T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA will see 28 out of 55 games being played as day matches, including India's all four league stage fixtures. Former India left-arm fast-bowler RP Singh believes having games in the morning will even out the conditions for both teams as dew won't come into consideration.

T20 World Cup: India have a brilliant team, they'll give their hearts and souls, says Irfan Pathan

IANS | May 31, 2024 6:08 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) As the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is set to kick-off from June 2 (IST) in the West Indies and USA, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has expressed confidence that the Men in Blue will "give their hearts and souls" to lift the coveted trophy. Pathan was part of the Indian team that won the inaugural edition of the showpiece event in 2007, beating Pakistan in the thrilling final.

Shakib Al Hasan hopes to play 2026 T20 World Cup

IANS | May 31, 2024 6:00 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Bangladesh experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is hoping to play in the 2026 T20 World Cup but remains focused on performing well in the next month's T20 World Cup, starting on June 2 (as per IST).

Tazmin Brits, Nondumiso Shangase return as South Africa women name squad for ODIs, Test against India

IANS | May 31, 2024 4:51 PM

Johannesburg, May 31 (IANS) Opening batter Tazmin Brits and all-rounder Nondumiso Shangase have returned to South Africa's squad for the upcoming ODI series and one-off Test against India, the Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Friday. Proteas women are scheduled to travel to India next month to play a multi-format series, including three ODIs, a one-off Test, and three T20Is.

CLOSE-IN: Is the Indian team ready to win T20 World Cup? (IANS Column)

IANS | May 31, 2024 9:24 AM

The Indian Premier League final was a timid affair. Kolkata Knight Riders out-performed Sunrisers Hyderabad to lift the trophy in style. The Shreyas Iyer captained outfit had all its boxes ticked perfectly well. An ideal start to a brilliant exhibition of swing and pace bowling by Mitchell Starc and Vaibhav Arora had the Hyderabad side gasping for air in the power-play itself. A tame finish to a wonderful tournament!

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