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West Indies left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie has been crowned the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for May 2024, surpassing notable competitors such as Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi and Ireland’s Lorcan Tucker. Motie is the second West Indian to earn this accolade this year, following pace sensation Shamar Joseph’s win in January. The 29-year-old was instrumental in West Indies’ 3-0 T20I series sweep against South Africa, claiming eight wickets at an exceptional average of 8.50 and maintaining an economy rate just over six. Motie consistently took at least two wickets while conceding under 30 runs in all three matches. Expressing his…
Scotland’s opening batter Michael Jones has expressed openness to collaborating with Australia to eliminate England from the T20 World Cup. The Men in Yellow have already secured their spot in the Super 8 stage and have hinted at a plan to help Scotland improve their net run rate, which could disadvantage England. England has yet to secure a win in the tournament. Their match against Scotland was washed out due to rain, and they suffered a defeat against Australia. England’s remaining matches are against Oman and Namibia. Victories in these games would give them five points, equaling Scotland’s current tally.…
Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav has not been included in Team India’s playing XI for the T20 World Cup 2024 clash against the USA. The match is taking place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday, June 12. Kuldeep has yet to feature in any game so far in this World Cup, with the Indian management opting for Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel in the first two matches against Ireland and Pakistan to bolster the batting lineup. They have maintained a similar spin attack against the USA in this crucial group stage encounter. Consequently, Kuldeep will…
Pakistan secured a seven-wicket victory against Canada to kickstart their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York on Tuesday, June 11. After facing defeats against the USA and India, Pakistan was eager to improve their performance against Canada to keep their Super Eight hopes alive. Mohammad Amir played a pivotal role in this victory, showcasing his exceptional bowling skills. In this article, we look at the three best spells of Mohammad Amir in T20 World Cups. #3 2-13 vs Canada, 2024 Amir was at his imperious best against Canada in a must-win game…
Shayan Jahangir stepped in for skipper Monank Patel in the United States of America’s (USA) playing XI during their T20 World Cup match against India on Wednesday, June 12. However, Jahangir had an unfortunate start, being dismissed for a golden duck by Arshdeep Singh on the first ball of the innings. Born in Karachi, the 29-year-old has played 12 ODIs and two T20Is for the USA, accumulating 356 runs, including a hundred and a half-century. On that note, let’s delve into five interesting facts about the USA opener, Shayan Jahangir: 1. Played for Pakistan U19 Team Shayan Jahangir was a…
Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott has candidly shared the challenges and triumphs of bridging the language gap with his team. Despite the barrier, the former England Test cricketer has diligently learned a few Pashto words and phrases to facilitate smoother communication. Trott, who took over as Afghanistan’s head coach in July 2022, has already made a significant impact. Under his leadership, Afghanistan delivered a remarkable performance in the 2023 World Cup, securing victories against England, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and the Netherlands. They have also maintained an unbeaten streak in the 2024 T20 World Cup so far. In a conversation with…
Jamnagar, Gujarat, 2024 – Vishal Bhai Tyagi, a distinguished worker of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the State President of the International Hindu Mahasabha, has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the nation by hoisting the tricolor at Lal Chowk in Kashmir. This significant act follows his promise made a month and a half ago, celebrating the third oath-taking of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. A Legacy of Service and Sacrifice Hailing from a family deeply rooted in India’s defense forces, Vishal Bhai Tyagi’s patriotism is not just inherited but passionately lived. His father served in the Indian Air…
The ongoing T20 World Cup has reignited the comparison between current Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and former Indian captain Virat Kohli, who both dominate the T20I batting charts. While Babar boasts 4,080 runs at an average of 40.80, Kohli trails closely with 4,042 runs at an impressive average of 50.52. In terms of captaincy, Babar has led Pakistan in 83 T20Is, securing victories in 46 matches and suffering 29 losses, with one tie and seven no-results. With a win percentage of 55.42, he holds the record for most matches captained in T20Is, surpassing renowned names like Aaron Finch and MS…
Former Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has voiced his frustration over a contentious umpiring decision during Bangladesh’s narrow defeat to South Africa in their T20 World Cup 2024 encounter. The thrilling match, held in New York on Monday, saw Bangladesh fall short by just four runs. The pivotal moment occurred in the 17th over of Bangladesh’s chase. Mahmudullah was given out LBW on a delivery that deflected off his pad and raced to the boundary. Although Mahmudullah reviewed the decision and it was overturned, the ball was ruled dead as per the rules, depriving Bangladesh of the crucial four runs. “These…
In an exhilarating turn of events at the 2024 T20 World Cup, Pakistan’s Haris Rauf has etched his name in cricketing history by becoming the quickest pacer to reach 100 T20I wickets in terms of matches played. The dynamic speedster achieved this landmark during his 71st match against Canada at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on June 11. While Rauf has secured his spot as the fastest pacer, he still trails behind spinners Rashid Khan (53 matches) and Wanindu Hasaranga (63 matches), who hold the overall record for the fastest to 100 T20I wickets. The memorable…
