T20 World Cup: It has become embarrassing, Akram blasts Pakistan after dismal show against India

IANS | June 10, 2024 8:22 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has lambasted the Babar Azam-led current men's senior team for its dismal performance against arch-rivals India in a T20 World Cup 2024 match in New York on Sunday. Despite being in the driver's seat for most of the match, Pakistan fell prey to their agonising batting in the middle overs while chasing a modest total of 120 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.

Siliguri Strikers name Ritwik Roy Chowdhury as captain for Bengal Pro T20 League

IANS | June 10, 2024 7:46 PM

Kolkata, June 10 (IANS) Siliguri Strikers have named Ritwik Roy Chowdhury as captain for the inaugural Bengal Pro T20 League that begins on Tuesday. In the opening match of the tournament, Siliguri Strikers will take on Harbour Diamonds at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Siliguri Strikers are representing Siliguri and other catchment areas such as Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, and Kalimpong. After their first match, Siliguri Strikers will face Murshidabad Kings and Rarh Tigers in the coming week.

Trinbago Knight Riders sign Jason Roy, and Josh Little ahead of CPL 2024

IANS | June 10, 2024 6:52 PM

Port of Spain (Trinidad & Tobago), June 10 (IANS) Trinbago Knight Riders have completed their 15-member squad for the upcoming season of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with the signing of England batter Jason Roy and Ireland pacer Josh Little on Monday. They have 15 confirmed players for the 2024 season and will have two emerging player spots to fill at the draft in July.

T20 World Cup: Bumrah, Hardik, Pant star as India beat Pakistan by six runs

IANS | June 10, 2024 1:42 AM

New York, June 10 (IANS) Jasprit Bumrah showed why he’s one of the best bowlers in the world through his sensational spell of 3-14, including 15 dot balls, as India successfully defended 119 to beat Pakistan by six runs in a highly-anticipated Men’s T20 World Cup match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.