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.

T20 World Cup: Asian teams, particularly India, are favourites for trophy, says Tillakaratne Dilshan

IANS | May 23, 2024 8:24 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) With the T20 World Cup 2024 scheduled to be held in the USA and Caribbean islands, the spin-friendly West Indies tracks might favour the spinners and the latter can dominate over the batters, says former Sri Lankan cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan. Dilshan said that with tracks helping spinners, “Asian continent teams are most favourite to lift the iconic trophy.”