New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The much-awaited T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin on Sunday (as per IST) with co-host USA taking on Canada in the tournament opener in Texas. As teams gear up for the T20 showpiece in the West Indies and the USA, here's a look at some players who can set the stage on fire in the tournament.
Kolkata, May 30 (IANS) Akash Deep, the pace bowler for Siliguri Strikers, feels the upcoming Bengal Pro T20 League will provide a platform for new cricket talent in Bengal. The fast bowler is enthusiastic about representing Siliguri Strikers and is focused on giving tough competition to other teams. Scheduled to run from June 11 to 28 in Kolkata, the Bengal Pro T20 League promises 18 days of intense action and entertainment, ensuring fans stay engaged and eager for more.
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Come June 9, 2024, and cricket fans all over the world will have their focus on one thing – the hugely-anticipated Men’s T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan at the newly-constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Tickets for this match are still up for grabs on the official ticketing website of the tournament.
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) England’s top leg-spinner Adil Rashid said he is targeting more silverware in ICC tournaments, saying he will not be satisfied with just two World Cup triumphs, and wishes to have three, four, or five trophy-winning campaigns overall.
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The ninth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is set to begin on June 2 (as per IST) with co-hosts USA taking on Canada in the opening fixture at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. India, the champions of the inaugural edition in 2007, will kickstart their campaign against Ireland on June 5 (IST).
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) After a few rough years due to back injury needing surgery and inconsistent form, 2022 finally became the year when Hardik Pandya was back as India's go-to all-rounder, especially in the T20I format. But in the run-up to 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, Pandya is under pressure – on and off the field.
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Tearaway pacer Mark Wood believes England have to make do with whatever games they have in hand in their preparation period for their Men’s T20 World Cup title defence, especially with them not playing any official warm-up games organised by the ICC. England’s two games against Pakistan at Headingley and Cardiff have been abandoned without a ball being bowled, while the other game saw them emerge victorious by 23 runs. They have the last game of their series against Pakistan at The Oval on Thursday, which has a rain threat.
New York, May 30 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has attended his first net session with the team in New York ahead of the T20 World Cup warm-up match against Bangladesh on June 1. Pant has returned to the Indian team after nearly 17 months for the showpiece event. He made his return to competitive cricket in April in the Indian Premier League and also led his side Delhi Capitals. He not only played the full season but also kept wickets after recovering from multiple injuries sustained in a horrific car crash.
New York, May 30 (IANS) ISIS-K has called for a "Lone Wolf" attack on the India-Pakistan World Cup Cricket match here next month, a top police official has warned while putting security on high alert.
Bengaluru, May 29 (IANS) The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has called up 30 top women blind cricketers of the country to pick a women's team to represent the country in international matches. The top 30 women blind cricketers have been called for selection trials to be held in Bhubaneshwar from June 6 to 10.
