'If Gambhir takes the job it's...': Binny on Dravid's replacement
India's BCCI is considering potential replacements for Rahul Dravid as head coach following their second T20 World Cup victory in Barbados. Former opener Gautam Gambhir, a 2011 World Cup winner, has expressed interest in the role, stating it would be an honor for him. Speculation about Gambhir's appointment has gained traction among former players.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/JT2ilQt
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The T20 World Cup 2024 final is set for Saturday at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, featuring India and South Africa. India, led by Rohit Sharma, have displayed dominant form with victories over Australia, Pakistan, and England. South Africa's journey has been tougher, with narrow escapes against Bangladesh, Nepal, and West Indies. Michael Vaughan believes an Indian victory could start a trophy-winning spree. For South Africa, winning would break their ICC event jinx. Both teams promise an exciting final showdown.
Buttler reflects on missed opportunities, future plans, and emotional recovery post the T20 World Cup semi-final defeat against India.
Former Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma is optimistic about India's chances of winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, citing their outstanding performance and consecutive wins. Despite a formidable challenge from defending champions England, Ishant highlighted Rohit Sharma's rapid 92 against Australia and key bowling performances as indicators of India's robust form. Reflecting on India's win over Australia, he praised the team's rejuvenated strategy and expects them to overcome the challenge at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.
In the latest ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings, India’s Suryakumar Yadav has been displaced from the number one position by Australia's Travis Head, following Head’s stellar performances in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Johnson Charles of the West Indies has entered the top ten, while Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz has climbed five spots. In the All-rounders Rankings, Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga reclaimed the top spot. England’s Adil Rashid leads the bowling rankings, with significant moves by Rashid Khan, Josh Hazlewood, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Jofra Archer.
Afghanistan's ascent to the T20 World Cup semifinals has been an extraordinary feat, considering the adversity they face due to the ongoing strife in their country. Their unprecedented triumph against former champions Australia showcases their unwavering spirit and resolve. In contrast, South Africa have shown a capacity to secure crucial wins, despite a susceptibility to unexpected setbacks that has frequently surfaced in past ICC tournaments. Their ability to overcome these challenges will be put to the test by the Afghans.
After India's 24-run win over Australia put the 2021 champions on the brink of elimination, Afghanistan's famous win over Bangladesh in the concluding 'Super 8s' match on Tuesday (IST) did the remaining formalities to put the Aussies on a flight back home. It earned the Afghans their maiden entry into a World Cup semfinal.
Australia's Usman Khawaja is confident in his team's T20 World Cup chances despite a potential loss to Afghanistan. He praises David Warner and discusses Australia's knockout strengths.
Pakistan men's team assistant coach Azhar Mahmood plans to take legal action against false allegations about his family following Pakistan's early exit from the T20 World Cup. Mahmood expressed distress over the baseless nature of the claims and urged people to avoid engaging with such narratives, stating that they are entirely upsetting.
National Anti-Doping Agency suspends wrestler Bajrang Punia for refusing to provide a urine sample during selection trials. Punia faces provisional suspension and a formal charge under anti-doping rules.
Indian women's compound archery team, consisting of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami, and Parneet Kaur, secured their third consecutive World Cup gold medal by defeating Estonia in a thrilling final at the third stage of the event. The top-seed trio scored an impressive 232-229 against Estonia's Lisell Jaatma, Meeri-Marita Paas, and Maris Tetsmann.
The PCB is reverting to its previous selection committee system after the T20 World Cup experiment without a chief selector led to poor results. The board believes the lack of a chief selector contributed to the team's underperformance. The board is likely to return to the old system with two or three selectors.
Former Indian cricketer David Johnson, aged 52, died in Bengaluru. Johnson, a former fast bowler who played two Tests for India in 1996, was mourned by the cricketing community, including Anil Kumble. He was known for his brief stint with the Indian cricket team.
Australia's Marcus Stoinis has risen to the top all-rounder in the ICC T20I rankings, surpassing Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi. Stoinis' impressive performance, including taking six wickets and contributing significantly with the bat, has pushed him to the top of the standings. Nabi, however, has dropped three places to fourth, behind Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga and Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan.
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that Virat Kohli's recent performance will improve if he spends more time on the field. Kohli has struggled in the group stage against Ireland, Pakistan, and the United States. Chopra believes Kohli should return to form due to his high calibre as a player, rather than the opponent.
In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8s, Harbhajan Singh warned Rohit Sharma's India of Afghanistan's rising capabilities. Afghanistan, led by Rashid Khan, impressively advanced by defeating Uganda, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. Harbhajan praised Afghanistan's spinners as the tournament's best, cautioning that their balanced approach and experience make them formidable opponents for India and others in the upcoming matches.
Former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh praised India's performance in the T20 World Cup group stage, highlighting Hardik Pandya's impressive bowling and Rishabh Pant's strong batting at number three.
Indian cricketers gear up to face Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Australia in the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup after remaining undefeated in the group stage matches. The BCCI shared a video on their X handle that had players like Virat Kohli, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube and Arshdeep Singh unwinding with a game of volleyball on a beach at Barbados.
Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell criticizes risky pitches at the USA's Nassau County International Stadium during the ICC T20 World Cup, affecting batting challenges and entertainment value. Chappell explained that the USA's reputation for "dodgy pitches" is not new and may actually be linked to a five-match series in Los Angeles in 1999 between India A and Australia A, which included future greats VVS Laxman and Adam Gilchrist as captains.
Pakistan's early exit from the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup was due to internal divisions and underperformance of senior players, potentially causing significant changes within the team and the Pakistan Cricket Board. Babar Azam struggled to unify the team, and the return of seniors like Muhammad Aamir and Imad Wasim could have caused a disaster.
Kohli scored 741 runs while opening the batting for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024, which led to the Indian think-tank toying with the idea of asking Kohli to partner skipper Rohit Sharma at the top, which is where he has batted in India's three matches so far in the T20 World Cup. But the move hasn't worked until now.
Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble advocates for Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh's selection over Mohammed Siraj in India's T20 World Cup matches, particularly emphasizing Singh's recent standout performances. Kumble highlights Singh's career-best 4/9 against the USA and his adeptness in bowling crucial overs, suggesting Singh's left-arm pace and versatility provide an edge.
The USA team is set to face India for the first time in men's international cricket at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Key players include Saurabh Netravalkar, Harmeet Singh, and captain Monank Patel, all with Indian cricket roots. The match highlights camaraderie and competition, with personal connections adding unique subplots to this historic encounter.
Yuvraj Singh and Shahid Afridi, both former champions of the T20 World Cup, are presently serving as ambassadors for the ongoing tournament hosted by the United States and the Caribbean islands. The International Cricket Council has invited them as special guests for the 9th edition of the men's T20 World Cup.
Former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith criticizes New Zealand's performance in the T20 World Cup after a loss to Afghanistan. New Zealand faces challenges in advancing due to poor net run rate and upcoming matches against the West Indies and Afghanistan.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri presented Rishabh Pant with the best fielder award after India's thrilling victory over Pakistan in the Twenty20 World Cup at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Pant's outstanding performance, despite a past car accident, moved Shastri to tears. Pakistan were held to 113-7 in 20 overs after India were bowled out for 119 in 19 overs, giving the Rohit Sharma-led team their second victory of the tournament.
Involved in a commentary stint at the T20 World Cup in the US and the West Indies, former Indian batsman Navjot Singh Sidhu met former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi ahead of the India vs Pakistan match in New York on Sunday, extending a warm greeting.
Bangladesh's batsmen struggled to chase 125 runs against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup match in Dallas, but captain Najmul Hossain Shanto remains optimistic after a two-wicket victory.
India-born Saurabh Netravalkar held his nerve as Pakistan, runners-up at the 2022 T20 World Cup and champions in 2009, only managed 13-1 in reply. Pakistan were 5-0 off three balls before Netravalkar had Iftikhar Ahmed brilliantly caught low down in the deep by Milind Kumar. Pakistan were earlier restricted to 159-7, left-arm quick Netravalkar taking a miserly 2-18, in their first match of the tournament.
The International Cricket Council has not announced plans to relocate T20 World Cup matches to alternative venues due to safety concerns over unpredictable bounce and two-paced pitches. As per a report, the Indian team has privately expressed dissatisfaction with the pitch conditions, citing safety concerns for their batters.