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India broke their 11-year ICC title drought by defeating South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final. Batting first after winning the toss, the Men in Blue scored 176-7, with Virat Kohli leading the charge with 76 off 59 balls. In response, the Proteas managed 169-8, as Hardik Pandya’s 3-20 and pivotal contributions from Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah sealed the victory. This triumph in Barbados marked a historic achievement as India became the first team in Men’s T20 World Cup history to win the title without losing a single game. They won three of their group matches, with…
The England men’s team’s managing director, Robert Key, has revealed that James Anderson will return as the team’s fast-bowling mentor following his retirement from international cricket. Key emphasized that they don’t want to lose the vast experience Anderson brings. The legendary Lancashire bowler announced earlier this year that the upcoming Lord’s Test against the West Indies, starting on Wednesday, July 10, will be his final match. Anderson’s last game marks the beginning of England’s cricketing summer. Key recently discussed how the 41-year-old’s involvement will continue to benefit English cricket post-retirement. He shared with the BBC: “He’s got so much to…
Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, India’s Women’s team secured a record 10-wicket victory against South Africa in a one-off Test in Chennai. Sneh Rana’s phenomenal 10-wicket haul, Shafali Verma’s double century, and Smriti Mandhana’s 149 runs were pivotal in this triumphant match for the Women in Blue. This win marked India’s third consecutive Test victory, having previously defeated England and Australia in December 2023. Notably, this achievement ties the record for the longest winning streak in women’s Test matches. Throughout their Test history, the Indian women have achieved several significant victories. These include another 10-wicket win, a massive 347-run…
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has announced its squad for the upcoming five-game T20I series against India, starting on July 6 in Harare. The most intriguing inclusion is that of Antum Naqvi, whose participation hinges on the approval of his citizenship. Naqvi, 25, has an interesting background. Born to Pakistani parents in Brussels, Belgium, he later moved to Australia. Now, he aims to represent Zimbabwe at the highest level and has applied for naturalization. Naqvi’s domestic performance suggests immense potential. Playing for Rhinos, he boasts a T20 strike rate of 146.80 and averages an impressive 72 in first-class and 73.42 in List-A…
Aakash Chopra has raised serious concerns about the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to stage the 2024 T20 World Cup on what he describes as virtually unplayable pitches. He particularly criticized the pitch used for the semi-final clash between South Africa and Afghanistan. The Proteas secured a decisive victory over Afghanistan by nine wickets in the first semi-final held in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago, on Wednesday, June 26. They bowled out Rashid Khan and his team for a meager 56 runs and chased the target effortlessly, with nine wickets and 67 balls to spare. In a video shared on his…
Eleven years after their last ICC trophy win at the 2013 Champions Trophy, India’s dream of lifting another major title is alive and well under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. With an unbeaten run in the 2024 T20 World Cup, the Indian team has demonstrated near-perfect execution, particularly in their dominant 68-run victory over England in the semi-final on Thursday, June 27. This victory was especially sweet, burying the memories of their 10-wicket loss to England at the same stage in the 2022 T20 World Cup. India batted first, amassing 171 runs before dismantling England for a mere 103, a…
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as India and South Africa gear up to face each other in the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup. This epic clash will take place on June 29 at the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados. Both teams have been unbeaten throughout the tournament, promising fans a spectacular contest. South Africa cruised into their first ICC World Cup final by dismantling Afghanistan in the semifinals, winning by nine wickets. The Proteas’ bowlers were ruthless, dismissing Afghanistan for a meager 56, and then chased down the target with 67 balls to spare. Meanwhile,…
When one imagines the Caribbean, words like sunny, relaxing, and vibrant often come to mind. For the England cricket team, however, their World Cup journey in the Caribbean was marked by gloom, stress, and persistent clouds. A Gloomy Journey While it may be fanciful to think that clouds harbor grudges, it seemed as though they were a constant companion for England. Their opening match against Scotland in Barbados was washed out, perhaps a mixed blessing. Clouds also hovered ominously over their critical game against Namibia, where they narrowly avoided early elimination. The clouds followed them to the Providence Stadium in…
The entire South African contingent, along with ICC officials and the broadcast team, are currently stranded in Trinidad, unable to reach Barbados for the 2024 T20 World Cup final on Saturday, June 29. The tournament, already plagued by logistical issues, now faces another major hurdle due to an unexpected runway closure. The Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados experienced a failed landing attempt by a small private aircraft. This incident led to an investigation by the Civil Aviation Authority and the Barbados Police Service, resulting in the closure of the runway. Sharleen Brown, Corporate Communication Specialist with GAIA, stated: “It…
Former Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik recently shared insights into the pivotal moment that changed Rohit Sharma’s approach to captaincy. Reflecting on the T20 World Cup semifinal loss against England in Adelaide a couple of years ago, Karthik highlighted how the manner of the defeat profoundly impacted Rohit Sharma’s mindset. Karthik revealed that the heavy defeat led Rohit to rethink the team’s strategy, pushing for a more aggressive style of play. This change in approach was evident in the 2023 World Cup, where Rohit led by example, scoring 597 runs and guiding India to the final, where they ultimately lost to…
