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India is set to face England in the second semifinal of the 2024 T20 World Cup at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday, June 27. The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST and 10:30 AM local time, with the winner facing South Africa in the final on June 29. India’s Impressive Run The Men in Blue are unbeaten in the tournament so far. They won their first three matches in the group stage, while the fourth game was abandoned. In the Super 8 round, they topped Group 1, defeating Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Australia. England, on the…
Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has lavished praise on Indian captain Rohit Sharma for his commendable approach in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Rohit, the highest run-scorer for India in the tournament with 191 runs at a strike rate of nearly 160, has been a standout performer, blending aggression with an admirable selflessness. Speaking on ESPNCricinfo, Manjrekar highlighted what makes Rohit special: “What people and fans are realizing with Rohit Sharma is that this is a guy who obviously has the skills to play big shots against quality bowlers effortlessly. But it is his selflessness that is the most appealing thing…
With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 reaching its climax, Team India is gearing up to face England in the second semi-final on Thursday, June 27, at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. India have been phenomenal so far, winning every game on their way to the semi-finals. Rohit Sharma and his men put up convincing performances against Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Australia in the Super 8s. They will be high on confidence coming into the semi-final. Defending champions England also stand in their way, having secured two wins out of three matches in the Super 8s. After starting their campaign…
England all-rounder Moeen Ali expressed his thoughts on Tuesday about the challenge of bowling to “world-class” Rohit Sharma in T20 cricket, saying that it often involves “hoping” for a mistake from the batsman. Ali praised the Indian skipper ahead of their World Cup semi-final clash on Thursday, emphasizing that England’s experience and the unpredictable nature of T20 could be key factors. After a rough patch in T20Is, Rohit Sharma delivered one of the finest performances by an Indian player on Monday, smashing 92 off 41 balls against Australia, with seven fours and eight sixes, to secure a match-winning knock. “He’s…
Veteran Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal believes that Najmul Hossain Shanto and his team should have gone all out in their run-chase against Afghanistan in the final Super 8 stage game of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Bangladesh had a chance to reach the semi-finals if they chased down the 116-run target in 12.1 overs or less. The subcontinent team started with spirit as Litton Das showed intent right from the beginning. However, their momentum faltered as Afghanistan struck back with crucial wickets. Bangladesh still had a fighting chance with Litton Das in excellent form, positioned at 73/5 after nine overs.…
Former cricketer Virender Sehwag has endorsed the selection committee’s decision to appoint young batter Shubman Gill as the India skipper for the Zimbabwe series. The Men in Blue are set to play five T20Is against Zimbabwe in Harare, starting on July 6. The selectors have opted for a youthful squad for this series, including only two players—Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson—from the squad currently competing in the T20 World Cup in the West Indies. Shubman Gill’s appointment as captain is seen as a forward-looking move. Sehwag supports the decision, emphasizing that Gill is the right choice to lead India when…
Emerging star Shubman Gill is set to take on a new challenge, as reports suggest he will captain Team India for the first time during their upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. The Men in Blue are scheduled to play five T20Is, kicking off on July 6. Gill, who was recently part of the Indian squad’s reserves for the ongoing T20 World Cup, was released after the group stages along with Avesh Khan. Despite not making it to the main squad—where India chose to open with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with Yashasvi Jaiswal as an option on the bench—Gill’s leadership potential…
Afghanistan etched their name in history on Tuesday, June 24, by securing a spot in the semifinals of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a victory over Bangladesh in Kingston, St Vincent. In a tense encounter at the Arnos Vale ground, Afghanistan batted first and posted 115-5 in their allotted 20 overs. Rain interruptions during Bangladesh’s chase adjusted their target to 114 in 19 overs. Afghanistan’s bowlers rose to the occasion, bowling out Bangladesh for 105 in 17.5 overs, thus clinching a semifinal berth. Afghanistan will now face South Africa in the first semifinal at the Brian Lara…
West Indies have been eliminated from the 2024 T20 World Cup after a nail-biting three-wicket defeat to South Africa on Sunday (June 23). Despite having home advantage, the Men in Maroon managed only one win in three matches of the Super 8s round. They had entered the Super 8s after winning four consecutive games in the group stage, raising fans’ hopes. However, losses against England and South Africa shattered their dreams, with their sole victory coming against debutants USA. It’s pertinent to note that West Indies would have secured a semifinal spot had they triumphed over South Africa. The match…
Rohit Sharma stands out as one of the most formidable batters in T20I cricket history. The Indian captain made his T20I debut in 2007, playing a crucial role in India’s victory at the inaugural T20 World Cup. To date, Rohit Sharma has played 156 T20Is, amassing 4,073 runs. He has scored five centuries and 30 half-centuries in 148 innings, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 139.58. Rohit’s aggressive batting style makes him a daunting opponent for many bowlers. On that note, here’s a look at the top five fastest fifties by Rohit Sharma in T20I matches. #5 – 23 Balls…
