'Double trouble' for Hardik Pandya ahead of T20 World Cup!

IANS | May 30, 2024 5:28 PM

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.

T20 World Cup: Whatever preparation we get, have to go with it, says Mark Wood on England’s build-up

IANS | May 30, 2024 5:08 PM

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.

T20 World Cup: Pant back in nets for Team India, says 'really enjoying it'

IANS | May 30, 2024 4:41 PM

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.

CABI to select women blind cricketers' team for 2024-25 from 30 top probables (Ld)

IANS | May 29, 2024 11:05 PM

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.

West Indies storm to fourth spot in rankings ahead of Men’s T20 World Cup

IANS | May 29, 2024 8:38 PM

Dubai, May 29 (IANS) While India maintained their position atop the rankings, two-time World Champions West Indies moved up to fourth position in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings, their players showing some great form ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which they co-host from June 1-29.

‘I will not lie…’: Kohli recalls feelings before World Cup debut match in 2011

IANS | May 29, 2024 4:25 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Virat Kohli is the global face of Indian cricket and will be ready to take on the new challenge that the 2024 T20 World Cup will bring with it. As part of the build up to the upcoming competition, Kohli talked about how he felt before making his World Cup debut against Bangladesh in the 2011 World Cup.