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Fazalhaq Farooqi showcased his brilliance with the ball for Afghanistan in their 2024 T20 World Cup encounter against India at Barbados on Thursday, June 20. The left-arm pacer made an early impact by dismissing India’s captain Rohit Sharma, followed by the crucial wickets of Suryakumar Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, concluding with impressive figures of 3/33 in his four overs. Farooqi has been in stellar form throughout the ICC event, claiming 15 wickets in just five matches. His exceptional performance included a standout 4/17 against New Zealand during the group stage, contributing significantly to Afghanistan’s 84-run triumph. The 23-year-old is on…
Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya made a significant contribution with the bat during their Super 8 clash against Afghanistan at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday, June 20. On the back of Hardik and Suryakumar Yadav’s impactful knocks, the Men in Blue posted a formidable 181 in their 20 overs. India won the toss and opted to bat first. However, the decision seemed shaky as Rohit Sharma was dismissed in the third over. Despite a couple of partnerships, Afghanistan managed to strike at crucial moments, stalling India’s momentum until Hardik joined Suryakumar at the crease. Key Contributions from Hardik Pandya…
Suryakumar Yadav dazzled with the bat in India’s Super 8 match of the 2024 T20 World Cup against Afghanistan in Barbados on Thursday, June 20. The dynamic batter smashed a 27-ball half-century, marking the fourth-fastest fifty of the tournament. India, after winning the toss, opted to bat first. However, their start was shaky as skipper Rohit Sharma fell early. The situation worsened with Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli departing after decent starts. Suryakumar Yadav walked in at 54/2 after seven overs. Despite the pressure, he exhibited positive intent, countering Afghanistan’s bowlers with aplomb. He scored his second consecutive half-century, finishing…
Indian-born pacer Saurabh Netravalkar has garnered widespread acclaim for his exceptional bowling performances at the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. The 32-year-old, who also works as an engineer for software giant Oracle, has effectively balanced his professional and sporting careers. On Saturday, June 15, Netravalkar expressed his gratitude to Oracle on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle for supporting his cricketing ambitions alongside his tech career. “Thank you so much @Oracle for your support in enabling me to pursue my passion alongside my tech career!”, he tweeted. Impressive Performances in the T20 World Cup Netravalkar became a sensation after leading…
Team India faces off against Canada in their last group-stage match of the 2024 T20 World Cup at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, on Saturday, June 15. Originally scheduled to start at 8 pm IST, the toss has been delayed due to a wet outfield, following heavy rains in Florida on Friday. A minimum of five overs per side must be bowled to constitute a game in this mega ICC tournament. Weather Forecast and Match Prospects According to BBC Weather, sunny conditions are expected with no showers predicted during the match. Temperatures will range between…
India and Canada were set to face off at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, on Saturday, June 15, for match number 33 of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM (IST) or 10:30 AM (local time), the game faced immediate challenges. A wet outfield delayed the toss as Florida’s recent floods cast a shadow over the 2024 T20 World Cup fixtures at this venue. Friday’s match between the United States of America (USA) and Ireland was also abandoned due to rain. Multiple inspections by the on-field officials for the IND vs…
Defending champions England are on the brink as they prepare for their crucial final group-stage match against Namibia at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, this Saturday (June 15). Under the leadership of Jos Buttler, England must secure a victory to remain in contention for the Super Eight. A loss or washout would spell disaster for England, eliminating them from the tournament due to their inferior point tally (3 points) compared to Australia (6 points) and Scotland (5 points) in Group B. For a match to yield a result, a minimum of five overs per side must be…
Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has dismissed claims of a rift with opener Tamim Iqbal, attributing the rumors to BCB President Najmul Hasan Papon’s statement that allegedly exacerbated the situation. Shakib emphasized that he and Tamim were always on talking terms despite the noise. In a February 2023 interview with Cricbuzz, Papon mentioned an unhealthy dressing room environment and specifically pointed to a supposed rift between Shakib and Tamim. He noted that while he had spoken to both players, their differences seemed challenging to resolve. Nonetheless, he was assured that these issues wouldn’t impact the team’s performance. Clearing the…
USA left-arm seamer Saurabh Netravalkar has become a standout performer in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Initially gaining attention for bowling a decisive Super Over against Pakistan, which his team won decisively, he recently made waves by dismissing two of India’s top batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, in New York on Wednesday. Taking the prized wickets of Sharma and Kohli, often considered the best batters of their generation, has made Netravalkar a hot commodity in the franchise cricket market. With his experience playing for the India Under-19 team and his familiarity with subcontinental conditions, IPL franchises are…
Sherfane Rutherford’s spectacular innings led the West Indies to a thrilling victory over New Zealand in Match 26 of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. This crucial win not only marked their third consecutive victory but also secured their spot in the Super 8 from Group C. Batting first, the West Indies managed a modest total of 149 after a shaky start, thanks to Rutherford’s unbeaten 68 off 39 balls. Trent Boult was the standout bowler for New Zealand, taking three wickets. In response, the Blackcaps faltered throughout their innings, finishing at 136/9…
