T20 World Cup: Babar Azam to lead as Pakistan name 15-member squad

IANS | May 24, 2024 9:20 PM

Lahore, May 24 (IANS) The runners-up in the previous edition of the tournament, Pakistan have named their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 with Babar Azam leading a strong side after he was reinstated as their white-ball captain earlier this year. In a boost for Pakistan, pacer Haris Rauf was included in the squad after he recovered from an injury, having last featured for the side in January.

ICC appoints Shahid Afridi as T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador

IANS | May 24, 2024 5:23 PM

Dubai, May 24 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has roped in former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi as the latest name on the star-studded roster of ambassadors for the T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and the West Indies which begins on June 1.

IPL 2024: Ashwin looking forward to home support from Chennai fans in Qualifier 2 against SRH

IANS | May 24, 2024 4:48 PM

Chennai, May 24 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is looking forward to some home support at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Friday. Ashwin, who hails from Chennai, recollected memories of playing at his home ground ahead of the all-important clash in the tournament.