BCCI secretary Jay Shah has set ambitious goals for the Indian cricket team following their T20 World Cup victory, aiming to win the World Test Championship and Champions Trophy. He praised the contributions of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja after the trio announced retirements from T20Is. The team will have a similar squad in the coming big events.
Indian cricket fans might have to wait a little longer to see their T20 World Cup-winning heroes back in the country as the Rohit Sharma-led side's travel plans have been impacted by a hurricane here. Reports said that hurricane Beryl, originating in the Atlantic, had intensified with maximum sustained winds of 210 kmph. The Category 4 hurricane was about 570km east-southeast of Barbados and there are reports that the airport in Bridgetown will shut in the evening.
Cricket fans across India came out onto the streets, waving the national flag and setting off firecrackers to celebrate the national team's seven-run win against South Africa in a gripping final of the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday. It was India's second T20 World Cup but its first title in 13 years and the frustration had been building. Over the last 12 months, India lost the World Test Championship final and also the 50-over World Cup final at home.
India dominated South Africa to end their long global trophy drought, winning the 2024 T20 World Cup title. It was India’s second title in the tournament as they joined the West Indies and England as the multiple time T20 World Cup champions. The rich history of India’s global triumphs in both ODI and T20 formats stands as a testament to their enduring legacy in the sport.
Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah once again proved his mettle in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Living up to his reputation, Bumrah delivered an early breakthrough for his team, much to the delight of his fans.
India and South Africa are set to face off in the T20 World Cup final, with rain expected to significantly affect the outcome. Both teams have been unbeaten in the tournament, with India overpowering England in a rain-delayed semifinal and South Africa reaching their first-ever World Cup final.
South Africa have lived with the 'chokers' tag for a very long time and Rohit Sharma's India would surely hate such a tag with all their heart. Since the 2013 Champions Trophy, success in ICC events has kept eluding India even as they have come agonizingly close time and time again.
Virat Kohli has been dismissed without scoring twice in his worst-ever appearance in six T20 World Cups. India are aiming to end their 11-year trophy drought in global cricket competitions. South Africa are chasing their first men's World Cup title in any limited-overs format.
Chris Gayle's endorsement of Virat Kohli's capabilities, despite his recent struggle, sets the stage for an intense T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa at Kensington Oval. Kohli's past successes and current challenges add layers of anticipation to the upcoming match.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma achieved a significant milestone during the semi-final match against England in the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. His impressive batting performance propelled him into an elite group of Indian captains. Rohit's explosive batting style, which earned him the nickname 'Hitman' was on full display as he dominated England's bowling attack during the powerplay. With his influential 57-run innings, Rohit became only the fifth Indian captain to surpass 5,000 runs across all formats of the game.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma continued from where he left, leading his team from the front with another brilliant knock against England in the T20 World Cup semifinal in Guyana on Thursday.
It was Virat Kohli's fifth single-digit score at this year's cricketing extravaganza as he now has just 75 runs in seven innings at an average of 10.71. Earlier, England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to field first against unbeaten India in the semis. The toss was delayed by 80 minutes because of heavy early morning rain that left the outfield wet. Rain returned again after just 8 overs into India innings with Rohit Sharma (37*) and Suryakumar Yadav (13*) taking the side to 65 for two.
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has been handed an official reprimand by the ICC for throwing his bat on the ground in frustration after teammate Karim Janat refused a run during their T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against Bangladesh. The incident occurred in the last over of Afghanistan's innings, when Rashid lost his cool after Janat refused a second run on a shot played by the skipper.
Rohit Sharma, India's captain, made a significant impact against Australia in their last T20 World Cup Super Eight match. He scored 92 off 41 balls, leading India to a commanding total of 205 for 5 and limiting Australia to 181 for 7, resulting in a 24-run victory and eliminating the reigning ODI World Cup champions.
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan dismissed Gulbadin Naib's injury during their T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Bangladesh as minor and not affecting the outcome. He claimed Naib had cramps and the rain came after five minutes, with no significant difference in the game. Khan believed the injury took time to recover.
Coach Jonathan Trott believes Afghanistan will have an advantage in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa due to their lack of historical baggage and unpredictable nature, as they have their first-ever last-four appearance in any World Cup, unlike South Africa's history of close calls and missteps.
Chris Gaffaney from New Zealand and Rodney Tucker from Australia have been appointed as the on-field umpires for the T20 World Cup's second semifinal match. The highly anticipated encounter will feature India and England, and is scheduled to take place on Thursday in Providence, Guyana. England, the defending champions, booked their place in the semifinal after a commanding 10-wicket triumph over co-hosts USA. Meanwhile, India sealed their spot by maintaining a perfect record in the Super 8s stage, which included an impressive 24-run win against Australia.
After suffering a 24-run defeat against India in their must-win T20 World Cup Super 8 clash, Australia's fate now depends on the outcome of the Afghanistan-Bangladesh match.
Earlier, Rohit Sharma combined brute force with elegance in his 92 off 41 balls as India amassed 205 for five against Australia. On the best batting surface of the tournament, Australia put India into bat and Rohit made the most of the conditions with a sublime knock comprising seven fours and eight sixes including a record extending 200th in the format.
When Rohit Sharma gets going, everything takes a backseat. And the way Indian captain chose to respond to his critics, it shows his intent and dominance to deliver in crucial moments for his team.
Shoaib Akhtar praised Rashid Khan's Afghanistan after their historic T20 World Cup win over Australia. Using a striking analogy, Akhtar said, "An elephant is 100 times bigger and 80 times smarter than a lion, but Afghan lions took the elephant as their lunch." He highlighted Afghanistan's strong attitude and Rashid's leadership, attributing their victory to mentality over skill. Gulbadin Naib starred with four wickets for 20 runs as Afghanistan bowled out Australia for 127, securing their first-ever win against them in senior international cricket.
Pacer Chris Jordan grabbed a sensational hat-trick in his birthplace before captain Jos Buttler's blitzkrieg as England stormed into the semifinals of the T20 World Cup with a 10-wicket mauling of USA in Barbados on Sunday.
England’s Chris Jordan delivered a stellar performance at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, taking four wickets in five balls, including a hat-trick, against the USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup Super Eights. The Barbados-born bowler's feat marked the third hat-trick of the tournament, placing him alongside Australia’s Pat Cummins. Jordan's spell reduced the USA from 115/6 to 115 all out, making him the first England bowler to achieve a T20 International hat-trick and echoing Curtis Campher’s similar achievement in 2021.
Hardik Pandya made history in India's T20 World Cup Super Eights clash against Bangladesh by becoming the first Indian to achieve 300+ runs and 20+ wickets in the tournament's history. His blistering 50 off 27 balls and key wicket of Litton Das highlighted his all-round prowess, propelling India to 196/5. With 302 runs and 21 wickets in 21 matches, Pandya joins an elite group of all-rounders, solidifying his status as one of India's most valuable T20 players.
Hardik Pandya's unbeaten 50 off 27 balls against Bangladesh in the 2024 T20 World Cup set a new record for the highest score by an Indian at number six, surpassing MS Dhoni's 17-year-old record. His strategic and aggressive play lifted India to 196 for 5, proving crucial on a challenging pitch. Contributions from Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, and Shivam Dube provided support, but Pandya's explosive finish was key in setting a formidable target, solidifying India's Super 8 position.
Alongside Hardik Pandya's unbeaten fifty, Shivam Dube (34 off 24), Rishabh Pant (36 off 24) and Virat Kohli (37 off 28) made significant contributions in India's highest total at the 2024 T20 World Cup. With the masterful effort, Hardik became the first Indian batter to score a half-century coming in at No.6 in the T20 World Cup history.
Suryakumar Yadav's explosive 53 off 28 balls was pivotal in India's innings against Afghanistan, showcasing his fearless and adaptive batting style. Afghan skipper Rashid Khan praised Yadav's ability to change the game's tempo and highlighted his belief in his skills. Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling (4-1-7-3) further troubled Afghanistan, with Rashid noting their inexperience against Bumrah's smart variations. Rashid, who took three key wickets, emphasized the need for more matches against top teams for better assessment and growth of his team.
Jos Buttler's exceptional fielding turned the tide as England faced South Africa in the 45th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium. During the 14th over, Buttler's precise throw ran out Heinrich Klaasen, a pivotal moment in the match. Despite solid starts from Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock, Klaasen's dismissal disrupted South Africa's momentum. England's bowlers, led by Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Mark Wood, restricted South Africa to 163-6 in 20 overs.
Despite Rashid Khan's improved bowling figures of 3/26 against India, Suryakumar Yadav's exceptional innings of 53 off 28 balls propelled India to a total of 181 for 8 after they chose to bat first on a surface that made it difficult to hit through the line. Afghanistan's run chase never gained momentum, and they were bowled out for 134 in exactly 20 overs. The Afghan batters' questionable shot selection contributed to their downfall and extended their winless streak against India.
The ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 has been challenging for Virat Kohli, but he delivered a moment of brilliance in the Super 8 match against Afghanistan. In the fifth over, Kohli hit a massive six off Naveen-ul-Haq, reminiscent of his iconic shot against Haris Rauf in the 2022 tournament. India posted 181-8, with notable contributions from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. Afghanistan's disciplined bowling, particularly Rashid Khan's three wickets, kept India in check.
Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott feels his team is a stronger unit in a day game and expects his sprightly bunch to optimise the conditions against a formidable India in their opening Super 8 fixture here on Thursday.
Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the Indian team, hinted at the possibility of selecting either Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal in the starting lineup for their upcoming T20 World Cup Super Eight encounter against Afghanistan. The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday in Bridgetown, Barbados, and the conditions at the venue appear to favor the spinners. In their previous matches at the Nassau County Stadium in New York, India had primarily depended on their pace bowling attack due to the inconsistent bounce offered by the drop-in pitches, which proved advantageous for the fast bowlers.
Legendary South Africa batter AB de Villiers wants Team India to "throw the first punch" and be aggressive in their gameplay if they want to win this ongoing ICC T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh pacer Tanzim Hasan has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their T20 World Cup 2024 Group D match against Nepal at the Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown in St Vincent and the Grenadines. ICC released an official statement to announce that during the clash on Sunday, Tanzim was found to have breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator during an International Match."
The world's number one batter Suryakumar Yadav has had to change his game due to the nature of the wickets in the T20 World Cup but he is expecting the surfaces in the Caribbean to be a lot better for strokeplay. India open their Super 8 campaign against Afghanistan here on Thursday. Their other games are against Bangladesh and Australia in St Lucia, which has produced the tournament's highest total thus far, and Antigua.
Skipper Rohit Sharma has emphasized the importance of using four all-rounders to maintain balance in the playing XI. That leaves the decision on the Indian thinktank if they want to tinker with their group-stage strategy and drop a pacer to bring Kuldeep into the playing eleven in the game against Afghanistan.
At the ongoing T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli is yet to touch the high batting standards he has set for himself. As the tournament progresses to the 'Super 8s' stage, with all matches now being held in the West Indies, Kohli finds himself on the cusp of a significant milestone. Interestingly, skipper Rohit Sharma is also in line to break the same record.
Pacer Lockie Ferguson achieved the best bowling figures in T20 internationals as New Zealand earned a consolation closing win against Papua New Guinea in the World Cup on Monday. Ferguson bowled four maiden overs and claimed three wickets as PNG was bowled out for 78 runs in 19.4 overs. The target was gunned down by New Zealand at 79 for 3 in 12.2 overs. Devon Conway top-scored with 35.
The Indian team meant business in its opening practice session in the Caribbean leg of the T20 World Cup with Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav going the extra mile in their bid to make an impact in the Super 8s.
New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson produced the most economical return in T20 World Cup history after bowling his maximum permitted four overs without conceding a run against Papua New Guinea on Monday. The 33-year-old fast bowler finished with three wickets for no runs in four overs during a Group C game against non-Test nation PNG in Tarouba, Trinidad.
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam rued the mistakes his side made against India and the USA in its earlier Group A matches, even as the former champions bid adieu to the T20 World Cup with a consolation three-wicket win over Ireland.
Harry Brook's swift and undefeated 47 propelled England to a 41-run triumph over Namibia in a rain-affected, reduced-overs encounter in Antigua on Saturday. This result placed the defending champions on the verge of advancing to the T20 World Cup knockout stage, despite previously facing the risk of elimination. After a three-hour delay due to inclement weather, conditions improved, and a target of 11 overs per side was established. However, another rain interruption further reduced the match to 10 overs each.
Virat Kohli's string of single digit scores in the ongoing T20 World Cup is hardly a concern as he has been in superb touch during nets and is looking hungrier than ever ahead of the Super Eight, India's batting coach Vikram Rathour said on Saturday.
Inclement weather hindered India's hopes of reinforcing their preparation for Super Eight through a match against Canada in Florida on Saturday, but they will travel to the Caribbean as a confident unit after a robust T20 World Cup group stage campaign. India's final Group A league match against Canada was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to a wet outfield.
Dilip has been with the team for over two years and noted remarkable improvements in the fast bowlers' fielding abilities, particularly in critical positions. An example of this is Mohammed Siraj’s catch of USA's Nitish Kumar at deep mid-wicket. Dilip, who has experience working with notable baseball coach Mike King, stated that he incorporates some baseball throwing techniques into cricket practice.
The USA advanced to the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup on Friday when their match against Ireland was abandoned, an outcome which meant former champions Pakistan were eliminated. Groundstaff spent hours working to dry the wet outfield but shortly after the umpires had inspected conditions a huge downpour ended any hope. The two teams will receive a point each meaning the USA will progress to the Super Eights along with Group A winners India who are due to play Canada on Saturday in what is now a dead rubber.
Following their opening victory over Ireland by 8 wickets, India's six-run win against Pakistan was followed by a convincing seven-wicket triumph over the USA, securing their place in the Super 8s of the tournament. India will next face Canada in their fourth and final group match at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida on Saturday.