Pakistan Captain Babar Azam did not shy away from addressing questions surrounding his future as the white-ball captain after his side’s early exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup. After Pakistan’s last league game against Ireland on Sunday (June 16), Babar attended the post-match presser and answered all questions thrown at him. When asked&nbsp;what the future holds for him as the skipper, he said it’s all in the PCB’s hands, adding if he is to re-resign from this post, he will announce it openly.

"When I gave up the captaincy [in 2023], I thought that I shouldn't be doing it now, that's why I left it and I announced it myself," Babar said in the post-match presser.&nbsp;

"Then when they gave it back to me, it was the decision of the PCB. When I go back, we will discuss all that has happened here. And if I have to leave the captaincy, I will announce it openly. I will not hide behind anything. Whatever happens will happen in the open. But for now, I have not thought about it. It is eventually PCB's decision," he continued.

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After resigning from this post following last year’s 50-over World Cup in India, the PCB reappointed him as the white-ball captain ahead of the 20-team tournament in the Americas. Although Pakistan had a settled squad at their helm, they failed to win three series in the lead-up to this tournament, drawing against New Zealand (2-2 at home), Ireland (1-1) and England (0-2).&nbsp;

Even in this marquee tournament, Pakistan’s loss to the co-hosts USA in their opener was a confidence-shattering defeat, with going down to India in their next match adding salt to the wounds. Their washout game against Canada led to their shocking exit, but they ended the tournament on a high with a tight win against Ireland in their last group match.

<h2>‘We failed as a unit’</h2>

Although Babar leads the run chart in this format, even ahead of veteran Virat Kohli, he hasn’t produced knocks worth recalling, at least on the bigger stages. Even against Ireland, he remained unbeaten on 32 off 34 balls, hitting just two fours.

When asked about their performance, Babar said, "I told you that we did not lose this because of one particular person."&nbsp;

"We win and lose as a team. You are pointing out that [I am] the captain, but I cannot play in every player's place. There are 11 players, and each of them has a role. That's why they came here to play the World Cup. I think we have not been able to play well as a team. We have to settle down and accept that we didn't play well as a team,” he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan Captain Babar Azam did not shy away from addressing questions surrounding his future as the white-ball captain after his side’s early exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Pakistan Captain Babar Azam did not shy away from addressing questions surrounding his future as the white-ball captain after his side’s early exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup. After Pakistan’s last league game against Ireland on Sunday (June 16), Babar attended the post-match presser and answered all questions thrown at him. When asked what the future holds for him as the skipper, he said it’s all in the PCB’s hands, adding if he is to re-resign from this post, he will announce it openly. "When I gave up the captaincy [in 2023], I thought that I shouldn't be doing it now, that's why I left it and I announced it myself," Babar said in the post-match presser. "Then when they gave it back to me, it was the decision of the PCB. When I go back, we will discuss all that has happened here. And if I have to leave the captaincy, I will announce it openly. I will not hide behind anything. Whatever happens will happen in the open. But for now, I have not thought about it. It is eventually PCB's decision," he continued. ALSO READ: Bangladesh seal last Super 8 spot as Sri Lanka send Netherlands packing in final group game at T20 World Cup After resigning from this post following last year’s 50-over World Cup in India, the PCB reappointed him as the white-ball captain ahead of the 20-team tournament in the Americas. Although Pakistan had a settled squad at their helm, they failed to win three series in the lead-up to this tournament, drawing against New Zealand (2-2 at home), Ireland (1-1) and England (0-2). Even in this marquee tournament, Pakistan’s loss to the co-hosts USA in their opener was a confidence-shattering defeat, with going down to India in their next match adding salt to the wounds. Their washout game against Canada led to their shocking exit, but they ended the tournament on a high with a tight win against Ireland in their last group match. ‘We failed as a unit’ Although Babar leads the run chart in this format, even ahead of veteran Virat Kohli, he hasn’t produced knocks worth recalling, at least on the bigger stages. Even against Ireland, he remained unbeaten on 32 off 34 balls, hitting just two fours. When asked about their performance, Babar said, "I told you that we did not lose this because of one particular person." "We win and lose as a team. You are pointing out that [I am] the captain, but I cannot play in every player's place. There are 11 players, and each of them has a role. That's why they came here to play the World Cup. I think we have not been able to play well as a team. We have to settle down and accept that we didn't play well as a team,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

‘If I have to leave captaincy…’: Babar Azam opens up on his future after Pakistan’s exit from T20 WC

Tim David’s six off the last ball against Scotland served two purposes - helped Australia end their dream run at the 2024 T20 World Cup by beating them by five wickets and seeing their old foes, England, qualify for the Super 8 stage.&nbsp;

The defending champions were on the brink of a shock T20 WC exit after the first two matches but returned to winning ways in style by beating Oman and Namibia convincingly in their last two games. That, however, wasn’t enough, as they needed Australia’s help to see them through. Thanks to a combined team effort against a spirited Scottish Team, Australia won the game and helped England enter the next round.

Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first in their final Group game, resting two frontline seamers – Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins. The Aussies got the early breakthrough, but Brandon McMullen’s quickest T20 WC fifty and handy contributions from George Munsey helped Scotland complete 100 runs within the ten-over mark.&nbsp;

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Captain Richie Berrington was also among the runs, as the spin trio of Glenn Maxwell, Adam Zampa, and Aston Agar picked four wickets to restrict Scotland to 180 for five in 20 overs.

<h2>Tight chase for Australia</h2>

Australia, who, per Hazlewood’s words, was even willing to manipulate the result of this game to knock England out of the tournament, had their words return to haunt them as they lost two quick wickets inside the Powerplay. Maxwell departed soon after, as Australia was reeling at 60 for three at one stage.

Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis hit respective fifties to put their team back on track before Matthew Wade and Tim David won it for them, also helping England to qualify for the Super 8s.&nbsp;

With this result, Australia enters the next round with four wins in as many matches.

<h3>England beat Namibia</h3>

The Jos Buttler-led side won their last league game against Namibia the other night by 41 runs in a rain-hit encounter in Antigua.&nbsp;

Batting first, the defending champions lost two quick wickets, but the middle order bailed them out as they hit 122 for five in ten overs. Harry Brook top-scored with an unbeaten 47 off 20 balls, hitting two sixes and four fours.

Namibia was right on the track for another shocker in this tournament but failed to accelerate at the right time to go past the winning line, as they lost the match by 41 runs.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, seven&nbsp;teams to qualify for the next round are – The USA, West Indies, Australia, England, India,&nbsp;South Africa and Afghanistan.&nbsp;

Tim David’s six off the last ball against Scotland served two purposes - helped Australia end their dream run at the 2024 T20 World Cup by beating them by five wickets and seeing their old foes, England, qualify for the Super 8 stage.

Tim David’s six off the last ball against Scotland served two purposes - helped Australia end their dream run at the 2024 T20 World Cup by beating them by five wickets and seeing their old foes, England, qualify for the Super 8 stage. The defending champions were on the brink of a shock T20 WC exit after the first two matches but returned to winning ways in style by beating Oman and Namibia convincingly in their last two games. That, however, wasn’t enough, as they needed Australia’s help to see them through. Thanks to a combined team effort against a spirited Scottish Team, Australia won the game and helped England enter the next round. Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first in their final Group game, resting two frontline seamers – Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins. The Aussies got the early breakthrough, but Brandon McMullen’s quickest T20 WC fifty and handy contributions from George Munsey helped Scotland complete 100 runs within the ten-over mark. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup 2024: India vs Canada Group A match called off due to wet outfield in Lauderhill Captain Richie Berrington was also among the runs, as the spin trio of Glenn Maxwell, Adam Zampa, and Aston Agar picked four wickets to restrict Scotland to 180 for five in 20 overs. Tight chase for Australia Australia, who, per Hazlewood’s words, was even willing to manipulate the result of this game to knock England out of the tournament, had their words return to haunt them as they lost two quick wickets inside the Powerplay. Maxwell departed soon after, as Australia was reeling at 60 for three at one stage. Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis hit respective fifties to put their team back on track before Matthew Wade and Tim David won it for them, also helping England to qualify for the Super 8s. With this result, Australia enters the next round with four wins in as many matches. England beat Namibia The Jos Buttler-led side won their last league game against Namibia the other night by 41 runs in a rain-hit encounter in Antigua. Batting first, the defending champions lost two quick wickets, but the middle order bailed them out as they hit 122 for five in ten overs. Harry Brook top-scored with an unbeaten 47 off 20 balls, hitting two sixes and four fours. Namibia was right on the track for another shocker in this tournament but failed to accelerate at the right time to go past the winning line, as they lost the match by 41 runs. Meanwhile, seven teams to qualify for the next round are – The USA, West Indies, Australia, England, India, South Africa and Afghanistan.

T20 World Cup: Australia end Scotland’s dream run with close win as England qualify for Super 8s

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim reflected on his team’s performance and shocking exit from the ongoing T20 Cricket World Cup in the Americas. Imad came out of retirement ahead of this 20-team-tournament only to see his side getting knocked out inside the group stages. Wasim called this the lowest point in Pakistan Cricket, adding that as a unit, they must let go of the fear of failure to stand tall in the format they once ruled.

Pakistan won the competition in 2009 in England, continuing to dominate this format until internal politics, poor cricket, and frequent changes inside the board and within the leadership group led to their mighty fall in T20Is. What’s worse is the mentality that restricted them all these years to achieve big at the bigger stages, and Wasim feels Pakistan must let go of this first.

Speaking to the media ahead of Pakistan’s last league game against Ireland in Lauderhill, Florida, Wasim shared his thoughts on the side’s exit, and what are the go-to steps.

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"Yes, this is the lowest point. You can't go any lower than this. That's the fact." Wasim said.&nbsp;

"I know we're out of the tournament, and it's hard for the players, but at the end, this is an international game, a World Cup game so we won't take anything lightly.

"We will go out there and play for the country and play for the pride of our country, which we already did, but unfortunately, the results we can't control. Yeah, but we go out there and play like it's a World Cup game,” he continued.

<h2>The mighty fall!</h2>

Pakistan’s loss to the co-hosts USA in their tournament opener was a shocker, to say the least. The Men in Green were far from convincing during the game, whose result was decided in the super over. Come to the game against India, Pakistan lost the match from a winning position.

Imad, whose innings at the end were one of the reasons why they failed to click and get past the winning line, said he was disappointed with the result as every other Pakistani, further explaining what went inside his head during the run chase.

"The game plan was to take the ball deep. The wicket was not good to play. It was a little difficult. Unfortunately, my plan was going according to plan but not execution.

"Because usually when I bat, I take the ball deep. And if I hit any boundary on either end, the game would have been different. Having said that, he [Axar] did very well in bowling, and he did it on the spot. He didn't bowl too badly. Usually, under pressure, bowlers give you a ball, and there is a margin. But I think I was taking the game deep, and I was hoping that a new batsman would come, and for that, it is virtually impossible. But Naseem hit two good shots,” he continued saying.

<h3>What’s the solution?</h3>

Reflecting on how should the board and the team approach this result and the future that lies ahead, Wasim said.

“When you fall, how do you get up and approach the world? And how do you react? That is what we have to see now. It is a very sad thing. But, who knows, it could be a big thing for Pakistan cricket. Revamp it, revisit it and play it the way white ball cricket should be played.&nbsp;

“So, me personally and our team, including me, are very disappointed and sad. And the whole public is sad that we didn't perform well and we are to blame for it. But I would also like to say that we are human beings, we can make mistakes and we are also saddened by these things,” he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim reflected on his team’s performance and shocking exit from the ongoing T20 Cricket World Cup in the Americas. Imad came out of retirement ahead of this 20-team-tournament only to see his side getting knocked out inside the group stages.

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim reflected on his team’s performance and shocking exit from the ongoing T20 Cricket World Cup in the Americas. Imad came out of retirement ahead of this 20-team-tournament only to see his side getting knocked out inside the group stages. Wasim called this the lowest point in Pakistan Cricket, adding that as a unit, they must let go of the fear of failure to stand tall in the format they once ruled. Pakistan won the competition in 2009 in England, continuing to dominate this format until internal politics, poor cricket, and frequent changes inside the board and within the leadership group led to their mighty fall in T20Is. What’s worse is the mentality that restricted them all these years to achieve big at the bigger stages, and Wasim feels Pakistan must let go of this first. Speaking to the media ahead of Pakistan’s last league game against Ireland in Lauderhill, Florida, Wasim shared his thoughts on the side’s exit, and what are the go-to steps. ALSO READ: T20 veteran David Wiese announces international retirement, says 'just seemed like the right time' "Yes, this is the lowest point. You can't go any lower than this. That's the fact." Wasim said. "I know we're out of the tournament, and it's hard for the players, but at the end, this is an international game, a World Cup game so we won't take anything lightly. "We will go out there and play for the country and play for the pride of our country, which we already did, but unfortunately, the results we can't control. Yeah, but we go out there and play like it's a World Cup game,” he continued. The mighty fall! Pakistan’s loss to the co-hosts USA in their tournament opener was a shocker, to say the least. The Men in Green were far from convincing during the game, whose result was decided in the super over. Come to the game against India, Pakistan lost the match from a winning position. Imad, whose innings at the end were one of the reasons why they failed to click and get past the winning line, said he was disappointed with the result as every other Pakistani, further explaining what went inside his head during the run chase. "The game plan was to take the ball deep. The wicket was not good to play. It was a little difficult. Unfortunately, my plan was going according to plan but not execution. "Because usually when I bat, I take the ball deep. And if I hit any boundary on either end, the game would have been different. Having said that, he [Axar] did very well in bowling, and he did it on the spot. He didn't bowl too badly. Usually, under pressure, bowlers give you a ball, and there is a margin. But I think I was taking the game deep, and I was hoping that a new batsman would come, and for that, it is virtually impossible. But Naseem hit two good shots,” he continued saying. What’s the solution? Reflecting on how should the board and the team approach this result and the future that lies ahead, Wasim said. “When you fall, how do you get up and approach the world? And how do you react? That is what we have to see now. It is a very sad thing. But, who knows, it could be a big thing for Pakistan cricket. Revamp it, revisit it and play it the way white ball cricket should be played. “So, me personally and our team, including me, are very disappointed and sad. And the whole public is sad that we didn't perform well and we are to blame for it. But I would also like to say that we are human beings, we can make mistakes and we are also saddened by these things,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Lowest point in Pakistan cricket’ – Imad Wasim on team’s exit from group stage in T20 World Cup

Namibia and South Africa cricketer David Wiese announced his retirement from international cricket. The lanky all-rounder revealed that the game against England in North Sound was his last in national colours as he bids goodbye to cricket following the conclusion of his team's campaign in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup.

Considering his age (39 years old), Wiese understands he cannot stretch it till the next edition, scheduled in 2026, resulting in him calling his time on a glorious career.

After getting dismissed off Archer in the last over during Namibia’s chase in the rain-hit game, everyone walked towards him to shake his hands and congratulate him. He then raised his helmet and thanked the crowd while walking towards the dressing room, where his team captain, Gerhard Erasmus, greeted him.&nbsp;

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"I mean, [the next] T20 World Cup is still two years away; I'm 39 years old now, so, in terms of international cricket, I don't know if there's much left in me," Wiese said at the post-match presser.

"Obviously, I [would] still like to play the game for a couple more years, I feel like I've still got a lot to contribute and a lot to play," he continued.&nbsp;

"But I just feel like what better place to end a special career for me personally with Namibia. I've had a lot of good times with them, and to play my last game for them possibly at a World Cup against a world-class team like England, it just seemed like the right time,” Wiese added.

<h2>Goodbye Wiese!</h2>

Usually a middle-order batter, Wiese came out at number three during the chase against England in the seventh over. Although he smashed a quick 12-ball 27, hitting two sixes and as many fours, Wiese failed to put his team in the winning position.&nbsp;

Speaking highly of the veteran cricketer, the Namibia captain joked, “He just doesn't want to open, so probably the next time we can get him in quicker.”

“Unfortunately, it was his last game, which is a great moment for him to perform like that in his last game,”&nbsp;Erasmus said.

“Massive impact, in terms of the level of cricket he brought to our circle. He's a great guy on the field in terms of performance, but off the field, he is someone we have really learned a lot from, and he's inspired us to new heights and greater heights," the captain continued.&nbsp;

Namibia failed to qualify for the Super 8s owing to just one win in four contested matches, as Australia and England were the two teams from Group B advancing to the next round.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Namibia and South Africa cricketer David Wiese announced his retirement from international cricket. The lanky all-rounder revealed that the game against England in North Sound was his last in national colours as he bids goodbye to cricket following the conclusion of his team's campaign in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup.

Namibia and South Africa cricketer David Wiese announced his retirement from international cricket. The lanky all-rounder revealed that the game against England in North Sound was his last in national colours as he bids goodbye to cricket following the conclusion of his team's campaign in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. Considering his age (39 years old), Wiese understands he cannot stretch it till the next edition, scheduled in 2026, resulting in him calling his time on a glorious career. After getting dismissed off Archer in the last over during Namibia’s chase in the rain-hit game, everyone walked towards him to shake his hands and congratulate him. He then raised his helmet and thanked the crowd while walking towards the dressing room, where his team captain, Gerhard Erasmus, greeted him. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Australia end Scotland’s dream run with close win as England qualify for Super 8s "I mean, [the next] T20 World Cup is still two years away; I'm 39 years old now, so, in terms of international cricket, I don't know if there's much left in me," Wiese said at the post-match presser. "Obviously, I [would] still like to play the game for a couple more years, I feel like I've still got a lot to contribute and a lot to play," he continued. "But I just feel like what better place to end a special career for me personally with Namibia. I've had a lot of good times with them, and to play my last game for them possibly at a World Cup against a world-class team like England, it just seemed like the right time,” Wiese added. Goodbye Wiese! Usually a middle-order batter, Wiese came out at number three during the chase against England in the seventh over. Although he smashed a quick 12-ball 27, hitting two sixes and as many fours, Wiese failed to put his team in the winning position. Speaking highly of the veteran cricketer, the Namibia captain joked, “He just doesn't want to open, so probably the next time we can get him in quicker.” “Unfortunately, it was his last game, which is a great moment for him to perform like that in his last game,” Erasmus said. “Massive impact, in terms of the level of cricket he brought to our circle. He's a great guy on the field in terms of performance, but off the field, he is someone we have really learned a lot from, and he's inspired us to new heights and greater heights," the captain continued. Namibia failed to qualify for the Super 8s owing to just one win in four contested matches, as Australia and England were the two teams from Group B advancing to the next round. (With inputs from agencies)

T20 veteran David Wiese announces international retirement: 'Just seemed like the right time'

South Africa survived a major scare from Nepal in scrambling a nerve-jangling one-run victory in their final Group D match of the T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Friday.

Needing eight runs off the final over in pursuit of a modest target of 116 for a stunning upset win, the Nepalese fell agonisingly short at 114 for seven with Gulshan Jha run out off the final ball as he attempted a single off Ottneil Baartman to force a super over.

"Very grateful to have got the win, we were not near our best tonight," relieved South Africa captain Aiden Markram said afterwards.

"Reflecting back on the game over the next few days, there will be a lot of learnings for us.

"First and foremost, the way Nepal bowled it made it really tough for us. They put us under a lot of pressure."

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After leg-break bowler Kushal Bhurtel (4 for 19) and off-spinner Dipendra Singh Airee (3 for 21) limited the Proteas to 115 for seven batting first, Aasif Sheikh (42) and Anil Sah (27) featured in a 50-run third-wicket partnership which pulled the Nepalese within touching distance of a result which would have kept their hopes alive of getting to the Super Eight phase of the tournament.

Dropped on one to a caught-and-bowled chance by pacer Kagiso Rabada in just the second over of the innings, opening batsman Sheikh saw off the first threat of Tabraiz Shamsi only for the left-arm wrist-spinner to return for a final over in the 18th over of the innings to claim both Sah and Sheikh in finishing with the excellent figures of four for 19.

Anrich Nortje then bowled Kushal Malla in the 19th over to tilt the balance South Africa's way and they just managed to hang on for the win amid unbearable tension.

Sandeep Lamichhane, denied a visa to enter the United States which kept him out of the first two matches, went wicketless through four overs of South Africa’s innings but his mere presence seemed to lift his teammates after their captain, Rohit Paudel, won an important toss and put the Proteas in.

Already assured of a place in the Super Eight phase of the tournament and fully expecting to close out the group campaign with a fourth win in as many matches, none of the South African top-order were able to get on top of the bowling, although opener Reeza Hendricks managed to give the innings some sort of stability with a topscore of 43 off 49 balls (five fours, one six).

Nepal's bowlers were in their element throughout the innings with only a late effort by Tristan Stubbs (27 not out off 18 balls) causing them some concern before Bhurtel closed off the innings with the wickets of Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada off successive balls.

"I think I am very proud of the unit, especially the way we bowled and batted," Nepal captain Paudel said. "I thought we fought very good. If we get more exposure to games like this, we will be on the other side."

South Africa survived a major scare from Nepal in scrambling a nerve-jangling one-run victory in their final Group D match of the T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Friday.

South Africa survived a major scare from Nepal in scrambling a nerve-jangling one-run victory in their final Group D match of the T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Friday. Needing eight runs off the final over in pursuit of a modest target of 116 for a stunning upset win, the Nepalese fell agonisingly short at 114 for seven with Gulshan Jha run out off the final ball as he attempted a single off Ottneil Baartman to force a super over. "Very grateful to have got the win, we were not near our best tonight," relieved South Africa captain Aiden Markram said afterwards. "Reflecting back on the game over the next few days, there will be a lot of learnings for us. "First and foremost, the way Nepal bowled it made it really tough for us. They put us under a lot of pressure." ALSO READ: T20 World Cup 2024: Fans react after Babar Azam's Pakistan crash out in group stage After leg-break bowler Kushal Bhurtel (4 for 19) and off-spinner Dipendra Singh Airee (3 for 21) limited the Proteas to 115 for seven batting first, Aasif Sheikh (42) and Anil Sah (27) featured in a 50-run third-wicket partnership which pulled the Nepalese within touching distance of a result which would have kept their hopes alive of getting to the Super Eight phase of the tournament. Dropped on one to a caught-and-bowled chance by pacer Kagiso Rabada in just the second over of the innings, opening batsman Sheikh saw off the first threat of Tabraiz Shamsi only for the left-arm wrist-spinner to return for a final over in the 18th over of the innings to claim both Sah and Sheikh in finishing with the excellent figures of four for 19. Anrich Nortje then bowled Kushal Malla in the 19th over to tilt the balance South Africa's way and they just managed to hang on for the win amid unbearable tension. Sandeep Lamichhane, denied a visa to enter the United States which kept him out of the first two matches, went wicketless through four overs of South Africa’s innings but his mere presence seemed to lift his teammates after their captain, Rohit Paudel, won an important toss and put the Proteas in. Already assured of a place in the Super Eight phase of the tournament and fully expecting to close out the group campaign with a fourth win in as many matches, none of the South African top-order were able to get on top of the bowling, although opener Reeza Hendricks managed to give the innings some sort of stability with a topscore of 43 off 49 balls (five fours, one six). Nepal's bowlers were in their element throughout the innings with only a late effort by Tristan Stubbs (27 not out off 18 balls) causing them some concern before Bhurtel closed off the innings with the wickets of Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada off successive balls. "I think I am very proud of the unit, especially the way we bowled and batted," Nepal captain Paudel said. "I thought we fought very good. If we get more exposure to games like this, we will be on the other side."

South Africa survives major scare to beat Nepal by one run in T20 World Cup thriller

Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan could return home following the USA leg of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas. Picked as part of a four-member travelling reserve, Gill and Khan have travelled with the team to Florida in a chartered flight for both Indian and USA players, where the Men in Blue face Canada in their last group match on Saturday (June 15).&nbsp;

After India’s third group game against the co-hosts USA at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York, both teams flew to the other part of the country for their final league game, with the USA facing Ireland on Friday (June 14).

Meanwhile, Gill and Khan were just part of the squad till the first round and expected to stay back in case of an injury. However, considering Fort Lauderdale will host India’s last group match and the city is flooded with consistent rains, India’s game might get washed out, leaving Gill and Khan with no option but to head back home.

While the seamers seem to be doing fine thus far in three matches, the spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal will come into the picture once India get&nbsp;into the Super 8 mode in the Caribbean, where the pitches are likely to assist the spinners.

Despite Gill and Khan leaving the Indian camp, the Men in Blue would have two backups in Rinku Singh and Khaleel Ahmed, with rookie opener Yashasvi Jaiswal also waiting in the wings to get a chance.&nbsp;

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With India leading Group A, their Super 8 schedule looks set. India will face Afghanistan on June 20 in the first game in Barbados, most likely Bangladesh two days later on June 22 in Antigua and the mighty Aussies in their final Super 8 match on June 24 in St. Lucia.&nbsp;

Should they win at least two of their three matches or all three, India will qualify for the semis, where they will play in Guyana on June 27, and if they win the semis clash, India will be in the final that will take place in Barbados on Sunday (June 29).

<h2>India face Canada next</h2>

Although the weather could play spoilsport in India’s last league game against Canada, they are still the favourites in case the match gets underway.&nbsp;

With them already sealing the Super 8 spot, India could make changes to their XI, giving a chance&nbsp;to the benched players, including the spin duo of Chahal and Kuldeep.

India could also try Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top by probably resting Captain Rohit or out-of-touch veteran Virat Kohli.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan could return home following the USA leg of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas. Picked as part of a four-member travelling reserve, Gill and Khan have travelled with the team to Florida in a chartered flight for both Indian and USA players, where the Men in Blue face Canada in their last group match on Saturday (June 15).

Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan could return home following the USA leg of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas. Picked as part of a four-member travelling reserve, Gill and Khan have travelled with the team to Florida in a chartered flight for both Indian and USA players, where the Men in Blue face Canada in their last group match on Saturday (June 15). After India’s third group game against the co-hosts USA at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York, both teams flew to the other part of the country for their final league game, with the USA facing Ireland on Friday (June 14). Meanwhile, Gill and Khan were just part of the squad till the first round and expected to stay back in case of an injury. However, considering Fort Lauderdale will host India’s last group match and the city is flooded with consistent rains, India’s game might get washed out, leaving Gill and Khan with no option but to head back home. While the seamers seem to be doing fine thus far in three matches, the spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal will come into the picture once India get into the Super 8 mode in the Caribbean, where the pitches are likely to assist the spinners. Despite Gill and Khan leaving the Indian camp, the Men in Blue would have two backups in Rinku Singh and Khaleel Ahmed, with rookie opener Yashasvi Jaiswal also waiting in the wings to get a chance. ALSO READ: Afghanistan beat PNG to book Super 8 berth as New Zealand crash out of T20 World Cup With India leading Group A, their Super 8 schedule looks set. India will face Afghanistan on June 20 in the first game in Barbados, most likely Bangladesh two days later on June 22 in Antigua and the mighty Aussies in their final Super 8 match on June 24 in St. Lucia. Should they win at least two of their three matches or all three, India will qualify for the semis, where they will play in Guyana on June 27, and if they win the semis clash, India will be in the final that will take place in Barbados on Sunday (June 29). India face Canada next Although the weather could play spoilsport in India’s last league game against Canada, they are still the favourites in case the match gets underway. With them already sealing the Super 8 spot, India could make changes to their XI, giving a chance to the benched players, including the spin duo of Chahal and Kuldeep. India could also try Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top by probably resting Captain Rohit or out-of-touch veteran Virat Kohli. (With inputs from agencies)

Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan could return home after US leg at T20 World Cup

Afghanistan have&nbsp;booked a berth in the next round of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas with a stunning seven-wicket win over Papua New Guinea in Trinidad on June 14, becoming the second team after West Indies to qualify for Super 8s from Group C. Their third win in as many matches means New Zealand are out of the tournament, having lost both of their matches.

New Zealand now becomes the second high-profile team after Sri Lanka to get knocked out of the showpiece event, as this 20-team tournament gets exciting with the Super 8s approaching.

After winning the toss, Afghanistan elected to bowl first and sent three out of the top four PNG batters back to the hut inside three overs. Their architect with the new ball, Fazalhaq Farooqi, began from where he had left, picking two wickets in two balls early on. By the time the Powerplay ended, Afghanistan had removed their five batters.&nbsp;

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Although Captain Rashid Khan and seasoned campaigner Mohammad Nabi went wicketless, Naveen-ul-Haq returned with two wickets; the left-arm unorthodox Noor Ahmed was economical in his four-over spell, picking one for 14.&nbsp;

Farooqi picked three wickets, having now bagged&nbsp;a total of nine wickets in three games, as Afghanistan wrapped up PNG’s innings on a mere 95.

<h2>Dominant batting steers Afghanistan through</h2>

Unlike in the previous two matches, the opening pair of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran couldn’t get the big partnership going, as both departed inside the first three overs.&nbsp;

All-rounders Gulbadin Naib and Azmatullah Omarzai added 33 for the next wicket before Omarzai got out on 13.

Alongside Nabi, Naib held one end and slammed an unbeaten 49 off 36 balls, including hitting two sixes and four fours, to see his team home with seven wickets remaining.

With three statement wins in the group stage, Afghanistan sit&nbsp;on the top of the points table, even ahead of co-hosts West Indies, with a daunting NRR of +4.230. Meanwhile, West Indies and Afghanistan will face off in their Group C game on June 17.&nbsp;

In the Super 8s, Afghanistan will face India on June 20.&nbsp;

Afghanistan have booked a berth in the next round of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas with a stunning seven-wicket win over Papua New Guinea in Trinidad on June 14, becoming the second team after West Indies to qualify for Super 8s from Group C.

Afghanistan have booked a berth in the next round of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas with a stunning seven-wicket win over Papua New Guinea in Trinidad on June 14, becoming the second team after West Indies to qualify for Super 8s from Group C. Their third win in as many matches means New Zealand are out of the tournament, having lost both of their matches. New Zealand now becomes the second high-profile team after Sri Lanka to get knocked out of the showpiece event, as this 20-team tournament gets exciting with the Super 8s approaching. After winning the toss, Afghanistan elected to bowl first and sent three out of the top four PNG batters back to the hut inside three overs. Their architect with the new ball, Fazalhaq Farooqi, began from where he had left, picking two wickets in two balls early on. By the time the Powerplay ended, Afghanistan had removed their five batters. ALSO READ: England smash Oman in record-breaking chase to reignite T20 World Cup campaign Although Captain Rashid Khan and seasoned campaigner Mohammad Nabi went wicketless, Naveen-ul-Haq returned with two wickets; the left-arm unorthodox Noor Ahmed was economical in his four-over spell, picking one for 14. Farooqi picked three wickets, having now bagged a total of nine wickets in three games, as Afghanistan wrapped up PNG’s innings on a mere 95. Dominant batting steers Afghanistan through Unlike in the previous two matches, the opening pair of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran couldn’t get the big partnership going, as both departed inside the first three overs. All-rounders Gulbadin Naib and Azmatullah Omarzai added 33 for the next wicket before Omarzai got out on 13. Alongside Nabi, Naib held one end and slammed an unbeaten 49 off 36 balls, including hitting two sixes and four fours, to see his team home with seven wickets remaining. With three statement wins in the group stage, Afghanistan sit on the top of the points table, even ahead of co-hosts West Indies, with a daunting NRR of +4.230. Meanwhile, West Indies and Afghanistan will face off in their Group C game on June 17. In the Super 8s, Afghanistan will face India on June 20.

Afghanistan beat PNG to book Super 8 berth as New Zealand crash out of T20 World Cup

England hammered Oman by eight wickets as the reigning champions revived their T20 World Cup campaign with a record-breaking win in Antigua on Thursday.

Needing a heavy victory to bolster their net run-rate as they attempt to overhaul Scotland in the race to qualify for the second round, England dismissed Oman for just 47.

England then made 50-2 in&nbsp;mere 3.1 overs, with captain Jos Buttler 24 not out and Jonny Bairstow, who hit the winning boundary, unbeaten on eight.

This overwhelming Group B victory meant England recorded the largest win in T20 World Cup history in terms of balls remaining.

Oman had no answer to England's attack, leg-spinner Adil Rashid taking 4-11, while express quicks Jofra Archer and Mark Wood both had figures of 3-12 in an innings that ended with nearly seven overs to spare.

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Number seven Shoaib Khan (11) was the only Oman batsman to reach double figures after Buttler won the toss.

England's net run rate climbed to 3.081, better than Scotland's 2.16, although they stay&nbsp;third on the points table with three points, behind the Scots' five.

Amid speculation that arch-rivals Australia, undefeated so far in Group B, might ease up in their closing pool game against Scotland to engineer England's exit, Buttler's men now know they will go second if they beat Namibia in their pool finale on Saturday.

Even a win, however, would leave England awaiting the outcome of Sunday's match between Australia and Scotland to discover if they have reached the Super Eights.

<h2>- 'Job done' -</h2>

"I thought the tone was set really well by the bowlers, picking up the early wickets," said Buttler as England returned to winning ways after a comprehensive 36-run loss to Australia last time out that followed a washout with Scotland.&nbsp;

"Job done today, another big game in two days' time."

The defeat by Australia added to the pressure on Buttler and coach Matthew Mott, himself a native Australian, that had been growing since late last year when England lost six of their nine games during a woeful defence of their 50-over World Cup title in India.

"I've been around long enough to know how things work," said Buttler. "We have confidence. We can only focus on ourselves, we've got a huge game against Namibia."

Already-eliminated Oman, who ended the tournament having lost all four of their games, just scraped past the record lowest completed total of 39 at any T20 World Cup, posted by fellow-non-Test nation Uganda against co-hosts West Indies in Guyana last week.

"We couldn't do well in the batting, it was a big collapse," said Oman captain Aqib Ilyas. “Overall, we couldn't do much. There are still many positives and you just have to get better and better. Once in a year you play against bowlers doing 150 kph (93 mph) plus."

Archer did the early damage with 2-12 in nine balls.

Oman then lost two wickets in Wood's first over as they slumped to 25-4 in six overs.

On the very next delivery, wicketkeeper Buttler luckily removed the bails at the second attempt to stump Khalid Kail off Rashid's first ball as the wickets continued to tumble.

Phil Salt struck the first two balls of England's chase for six, only to be bowled off the third by Bilal Khan, but his side was on its way to victory by then.

England hammered Oman by eight wickets as the reigning champions revived their T20 World Cup campaign with a record-breaking win in Antigua on Thursday. Needing a heavy victory to bolster their net run-rate as they attempt to overhaul Scotland in the race to qualify for the second round, England dismissed Oman for just 47.

England hammered Oman by eight wickets as the reigning champions revived their T20 World Cup campaign with a record-breaking win in Antigua on Thursday. Needing a heavy victory to bolster their net run-rate as they attempt to overhaul Scotland in the race to qualify for the second round, England dismissed Oman for just 47. England then made 50-2 in mere 3.1 overs, with captain Jos Buttler 24 not out and Jonny Bairstow, who hit the winning boundary, unbeaten on eight. This overwhelming Group B victory meant England recorded the largest win in T20 World Cup history in terms of balls remaining. Oman had no answer to England's attack, leg-spinner Adil Rashid taking 4-11, while express quicks Jofra Archer and Mark Wood both had figures of 3-12 in an innings that ended with nearly seven overs to spare. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup 2024: Bangladesh inch closer to Super 8 with Netherlands win; Sri Lanka officially out Number seven Shoaib Khan (11) was the only Oman batsman to reach double figures after Buttler won the toss. England's net run rate climbed to 3.081, better than Scotland's 2.16, although they stay third on the points table with three points, behind the Scots' five. Amid speculation that arch-rivals Australia, undefeated so far in Group B, might ease up in their closing pool game against Scotland to engineer England's exit, Buttler's men now know they will go second if they beat Namibia in their pool finale on Saturday. Even a win, however, would leave England awaiting the outcome of Sunday's match between Australia and Scotland to discover if they have reached the Super Eights. - 'Job done' - "I thought the tone was set really well by the bowlers, picking up the early wickets," said Buttler as England returned to winning ways after a comprehensive 36-run loss to Australia last time out that followed a washout with Scotland. "Job done today, another big game in two days' time." The defeat by Australia added to the pressure on Buttler and coach Matthew Mott, himself a native Australian, that had been growing since late last year when England lost six of their nine games during a woeful defence of their 50-over World Cup title in India. "I've been around long enough to know how things work," said Buttler. "We have confidence. We can only focus on ourselves, we've got a huge game against Namibia." Already-eliminated Oman, who ended the tournament having lost all four of their games, just scraped past the record lowest completed total of 39 at any T20 World Cup, posted by fellow-non-Test nation Uganda against co-hosts West Indies in Guyana last week. "We couldn't do well in the batting, it was a big collapse," said Oman captain Aqib Ilyas. “Overall, we couldn't do much. There are still many positives and you just have to get better and better. Once in a year you play against bowlers doing 150 kph (93 mph) plus." Archer did the early damage with 2-12 in nine balls. Oman then lost two wickets in Wood's first over as they slumped to 25-4 in six overs. On the very next delivery, wicketkeeper Buttler luckily removed the bails at the second attempt to stump Khalid Kail off Rashid's first ball as the wickets continued to tumble. Phil Salt struck the first two balls of England's chase for six, only to be bowled off the third by Bilal Khan, but his side was on its way to victory by then.

England smash Oman in record-breaking chase to reignite T20 World Cup campaign

One team that has shown will, heart and determination to push above their weight at this year’s T20 World Cup is Afghanistan, and per their head coach Jonathan Trott, they haven’t played their best cricket yet. Winning three out of three matches, including beating New Zealand by a daunting margin of 84 runs and Uganda by a whopping 125 runs in their tournament opener, tells a lot about their unit and how far they have come in this format.

Afghanistan’s third win came against the spirited PNG side by seven wickets on Friday (June 14), with their bowling attack coming to the rescue once again.&nbsp;

A predominantly spin-heavy attack led by captain Rashid Khan, Afghanistan hasn’t allowed its opponents to take control of the proceedings across both innings in three matches played. However, their best bowler has been their seamer, Fazalhaq Farooqi, who has picked nine wickets thus far.&nbsp;

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Praising the side for playing exceptional cricket throughout, Trott said, “I believe we are very talented, and when we play our best cricket, we can take on anyone. We have seen that. I feel that we still haven't played our best game, and there are things we still need to work on. We will be working on those over the next few days to give ourselves the best chance to beat the major teams.”

<h2>It’s about to get exciting</h2>

Not feeling complacent about their place on the points table in their group, Afghanistan knows the challenges that await them, including facing co-host West Indies in their last league match.&nbsp;

Later, Afghanistan will take on the Men in Blue in their first of the three Super 8 matches on June 20 in Barbados. Considering the top form their bowlers and openers are in (who scored two back-to-back hundred-plus stands), they will enter the contest against India as tough opponents, if not favourites.

"We still have one game left, an important group game against the powerful West Indies side, who won an incredible game (vs New Zealand) last night from the position they were in. It's nice to have won tonight and got a qualification. To come to a World Cup and win three is a nice feeling, but also the realisation of the reality that we haven't won anything yet. We have got some important cricket matches coming up in which we have to play well," Trott said.

(With inputs from agencies)

One team that has shown will, heart and determination to push above their weight at this year’s T20 World Cup is Afghanistan, and per their head coach Jonathan Trott, they haven’t played their best cricket yet.

One team that has shown will, heart and determination to push above their weight at this year’s T20 World Cup is Afghanistan, and per their head coach Jonathan Trott, they haven’t played their best cricket yet. Winning three out of three matches, including beating New Zealand by a daunting margin of 84 runs and Uganda by a whopping 125 runs in their tournament opener, tells a lot about their unit and how far they have come in this format. Afghanistan’s third win came against the spirited PNG side by seven wickets on Friday (June 14), with their bowling attack coming to the rescue once again. A predominantly spin-heavy attack led by captain Rashid Khan, Afghanistan hasn’t allowed its opponents to take control of the proceedings across both innings in three matches played. However, their best bowler has been their seamer, Fazalhaq Farooqi, who has picked nine wickets thus far. ALSO READ: T20 WC - 'I get in trouble...': White House official shares cheeky remark on USA's win vs Pakistan Praising the side for playing exceptional cricket throughout, Trott said, “I believe we are very talented, and when we play our best cricket, we can take on anyone. We have seen that. I feel that we still haven't played our best game, and there are things we still need to work on. We will be working on those over the next few days to give ourselves the best chance to beat the major teams.” It’s about to get exciting Not feeling complacent about their place on the points table in their group, Afghanistan knows the challenges that await them, including facing co-host West Indies in their last league match. Later, Afghanistan will take on the Men in Blue in their first of the three Super 8 matches on June 20 in Barbados. Considering the top form their bowlers and openers are in (who scored two back-to-back hundred-plus stands), they will enter the contest against India as tough opponents, if not favourites. "We still have one game left, an important group game against the powerful West Indies side, who won an incredible game (vs New Zealand) last night from the position they were in. It's nice to have won tonight and got a qualification. To come to a World Cup and win three is a nice feeling, but also the realisation of the reality that we haven't won anything yet. We have got some important cricket matches coming up in which we have to play well," Trott said. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Afghanistan is yet to play their best game’ – Coach Trott sends warning signs to teams at T20 WC

Senior Aussie seamer Pat Cummins has dismissed the possibility of Australia trying to manipulate the Scotland game result, which could result in knocking England out of the T20 World Cup, saying it’s against the spirit of the game. Days after his teammate Josh Hazlewood loosely remarked on how Australia could work a way out to eliminate England from the Super 8 race by narrowly winning against Scotland in their last league game, Cummins said the drawn plans are nowhere near this.

Cummins, who himself was the protagonist in the Bairstow run-out saga controversy during last year’s Ashes, which later got highlighted in Amazon Prime’s three-episode series called ‘The Test’, said Hazlewood joked about manipulating the Scotland game result, adding it should not be taken seriously.

Meanwhile, despite&nbsp;the talks of sending the defending champions packing inside the first round, the England Team kept themselves alive in the competition by hammering Oman in their latest league match to move ahead of Scotland in the required Net Run Rate (NRR) department.

For England to cruise ahead, they must beat Namibia in their final league game and hope for Australia to beat Scotland even by the tiniest margin.

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"I think when you go out and play you are trying your best every time and if you are not, that's probably against the spirit of cricket," Cummins said ahead of the England-Oman game in St Lucia.

"Haven't really thought too deeply because it's never really popped up.

"I was speaking to Joshy (Hazlewood), who had a bit of a joke about it the other day, and think it got taken a little bit out of context. We'll go there and just try and play Scotland, who have had a really good tournament so far and will be tough. It's [net run rate] something you kind of discuss as one of the quirks of the set-up, but in terms of does it change the way we play, absolutely not,” he added.

He added that as a cricketer, he never stepped foot on the cricket field with a mindset other than that of winning.

"I've never stepped into the field without the mindset of trying to take the game on and be aggressive like the guys have so far,” Cummins said.

<h2>Expect rotation of players in final group game</h2>

With Australia already cruising ahead to the next round with three wins in as many matches played, they are less likely to benefit from their game against Scotland other than trying to test their benched players.

Cameron Green, Josh Inglis and Ashton Agar could get included in the XI. However, per Cummins, he’s unsure what the selectors are thinking.

"I haven't spoken to the selectors or anyone, so I don't know what they're thinking," Cummins said of the option to rotate players. "But I wouldn't be surprised. I know going into the start of the tournament, in a perfect world, we'd get a game into just about all the squad members."

(With inputs from agencies)

Senior Aussie seamer Pat Cummins has dismissed the possibility of Australia trying to manipulate the Scotland game result, which could result in knocking England out of the T20 World Cup, saying it’s against the spirit of the game.

Senior Aussie seamer Pat Cummins has dismissed the possibility of Australia trying to manipulate the Scotland game result, which could result in knocking England out of the T20 World Cup, saying it’s against the spirit of the game. Days after his teammate Josh Hazlewood loosely remarked on how Australia could work a way out to eliminate England from the Super 8 race by narrowly winning against Scotland in their last league game, Cummins said the drawn plans are nowhere near this. Cummins, who himself was the protagonist in the Bairstow run-out saga controversy during last year’s Ashes, which later got highlighted in Amazon Prime’s three-episode series called ‘The Test’, said Hazlewood joked about manipulating the Scotland game result, adding it should not be taken seriously. Meanwhile, despite the talks of sending the defending champions packing inside the first round, the England Team kept themselves alive in the competition by hammering Oman in their latest league match to move ahead of Scotland in the required Net Run Rate (NRR) department. For England to cruise ahead, they must beat Namibia in their final league game and hope for Australia to beat Scotland even by the tiniest margin. ALSO READ: Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan could return home after US leg at T20 World Cup "I think when you go out and play you are trying your best every time and if you are not, that's probably against the spirit of cricket," Cummins said ahead of the England-Oman game in St Lucia. "Haven't really thought too deeply because it's never really popped up. "I was speaking to Joshy (Hazlewood), who had a bit of a joke about it the other day, and think it got taken a little bit out of context. We'll go there and just try and play Scotland, who have had a really good tournament so far and will be tough. It's [net run rate] something you kind of discuss as one of the quirks of the set-up, but in terms of does it change the way we play, absolutely not,” he added. He added that as a cricketer, he never stepped foot on the cricket field with a mindset other than that of winning. "I've never stepped into the field without the mindset of trying to take the game on and be aggressive like the guys have so far,” Cummins said. Expect rotation of players in final group game With Australia already cruising ahead to the next round with three wins in as many matches played, they are less likely to benefit from their game against Scotland other than trying to test their benched players. Cameron Green, Josh Inglis and Ashton Agar could get included in the XI. However, per Cummins, he’s unsure what the selectors are thinking. "I haven't spoken to the selectors or anyone, so I don't know what they're thinking," Cummins said of the option to rotate players. "But I wouldn't be surprised. I know going into the start of the tournament, in a perfect world, we'd get a game into just about all the squad members." (With inputs from agencies)

T20 World Cup: Cummins dismisses talk of Australia manipulating Scotland game

Two teams on the verge of elimination, England and Bangladesh, will be in action on Thursday (June 13) in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. While defending champions England take on Oman in Antigua, Bangladesh and the Netherlands face a crunch encounter in Kingstown. With too much happening in their respective groups regarding standings, results and outside issues, the onus would fall on the outcomes of these two matches.

In Group B, Australia has qualified for the Super 8, while Namibia and Oman are out of the race, having lost three matches played thus far. So, it boils down to England and Scotland, with only one going through to the next round.&nbsp;

After Josh Hazlewood’s comments on Australia trying to manipulate the result against Scotland to ensure England fails to qualify, the English camp has reacted, with head coach Matthew Mott saying Hazlewood must be joking.

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However, regardless of how Australia plays against Scotland in their last league match, England must beat Oman by a huge margin to stay alive in the Super 8 race. They must beat Namibia in their final group game, similarly with a daunting difference, to stay ahead of their European neighbours Scotland in the Net Run Rate.

Meanwhile, what keeps England at bay is their ageing squad and bowlers not clicking at the right time. Considering they leaked 90 runs against Scotland without picking a wicket in their opener and going for over 200 against Australia, Mott must work on bringing in the right balance.&nbsp;

Besides, Jonny Bairstow at number four for England hasn’t been the best experiment.&nbsp;

<h2>Bangladesh must cruise</h2>

With Sri Lanka almost down and out and South Africa sailing through to the next round, Bangladesh is favourites to become the second team from Group D to qualify for Super 8.&nbsp;

Against the Netherlands in their latest match in the Caribbean, Bangladesh must win this tie to stay ahead of them, else not only will they sit in the bottom half with just two points in three matches, but their NRR will also be low.&nbsp;

For The Tigers to make the most of this chance, they must walk past Holland in this tough encounter and ensure they beat Nepal in their last match to confirm their spot in Super 8.&nbsp;

Two teams on the verge of elimination, England and Bangladesh, will be in action on Thursday (June 13) in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. While defending champions England take on Oman in Antigua, Bangladesh and the Netherlands face a crunch encounter in Kingstown.

Two teams on the verge of elimination, England and Bangladesh, will be in action on Thursday (June 13) in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. While defending champions England take on Oman in Antigua, Bangladesh and the Netherlands face a crunch encounter in Kingstown. With too much happening in their respective groups regarding standings, results and outside issues, the onus would fall on the outcomes of these two matches. In Group B, Australia has qualified for the Super 8, while Namibia and Oman are out of the race, having lost three matches played thus far. So, it boils down to England and Scotland, with only one going through to the next round. After Josh Hazlewood’s comments on Australia trying to manipulate the result against Scotland to ensure England fails to qualify, the English camp has reacted, with head coach Matthew Mott saying Hazlewood must be joking. ALSO READ: T20 WC: Wrap-up in New York as bulldozers arrive to dismantle Nassau County Cricket Stadium after IND-USA tie However, regardless of how Australia plays against Scotland in their last league match, England must beat Oman by a huge margin to stay alive in the Super 8 race. They must beat Namibia in their final group game, similarly with a daunting difference, to stay ahead of their European neighbours Scotland in the Net Run Rate. Meanwhile, what keeps England at bay is their ageing squad and bowlers not clicking at the right time. Considering they leaked 90 runs against Scotland without picking a wicket in their opener and going for over 200 against Australia, Mott must work on bringing in the right balance. Besides, Jonny Bairstow at number four for England hasn’t been the best experiment. Bangladesh must cruise With Sri Lanka almost down and out and South Africa sailing through to the next round, Bangladesh is favourites to become the second team from Group D to qualify for Super 8. Against the Netherlands in their latest match in the Caribbean, Bangladesh must win this tie to stay ahead of them, else not only will they sit in the bottom half with just two points in three matches, but their NRR will also be low. For The Tigers to make the most of this chance, they must walk past Holland in this tough encounter and ensure they beat Nepal in their last match to confirm their spot in Super 8.

T20 World Cup: England, Bangladesh on brink of elimination as Super 8 race gets tight

India star batter Suryakumar Yadav hit a gritty knock against T20 World Cup co-hosts USA in New York on Wednesday. SKY (as fans often call him) put behind a shallow start to this tournament by completing a fifty to see his team home by seven wickets. This win also helped India seal their Super 8 spot.

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Surya came into bat after India got reduced to 11 for two inside the third over, with both openers departing on single digits. Much to the home team's ecstasy, Netravalkar picked both the wickets, including removing star batter Virat Kohli for a first-ball duck. Surya joined Rishabh Pant in the middle as the pair began putting India’s run chase back on track.

Soon after, Pant departed as India’s scorecard read 39 for three inside eight overs. Knowing what the USA had pulled off against Pakistan, taking them lightly&nbsp;would have been a blunder.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mitchell-marsh-could-face-ban-if-australia-manipulates-scotland-result-to-kick-england-out-of-t20-world-cup-731365">Mitchell Marsh could face ban if Australia manipulates Scotland result to kick England out of T20 World Cup</a>

Suryakumar and Shivam Dube bailed the team out of trouble, adding 72 for the fourth wicket to win the crucial match for India. While Dube struggled on this drop-in New York pitch, scoring 31 off 35 balls, SKY was the architect, slamming his first fifty in this edition.

Although Netravalkar dropped SKY earlier during the innings, the top T20I batter made the most of this chance and won the match for his team. His 49-ball 50* included two sixes and as many fours.

<h2>Rohit lauds super Surya</h2>

Speaking to the broadcasters, India Captain Rohit lauded his team’s best batter in this format, saying Surya brought his A-game against a spirited USA Team. He added that’s what is expected out of experienced campaigners like SKY to play as per the conditions and win matches for the team.

"He showed he's got a different game as well, that is what you expect from experienced players," Rohit said of Suryakumar Yadav.

"To come out and bat differently if the situation demands, that is what Surya did. The partnership with [Shivam] Dube was very important for us. In the end, to take us home was a great effort.

"We knew it was going to be a tough task scoring those many runs [111], but credit to us. At the end, we held our nerves, got that partnership as well. We lost wickets upfront but credit to Surya and Dube to show that maturity and take the game till the end,” the captain said.

Meanwhile, India will face Canada in their last league game on Saturday (June 15) in Lauderhill, Florida.

(With inputs from agencies)

India star batter Suryakumar Yadav hit a gritty knock against T20 World Cup co-hosts USA in New York on Wednesday. SKY (as fans often call him) put behind a shallow start to this tournament by completing a fifty to see his team home by seven wickets.

India star batter Suryakumar Yadav hit a gritty knock against T20 World Cup co-hosts USA in New York on Wednesday. SKY (as fans often call him) put behind a shallow start to this tournament by completing a fifty to see his team home by seven wickets. This win also helped India seal their Super 8 spot. Suryakumar Yadav's 18th T20I half-century is an @MyIndusIndBank Milestone Moment 🙌#USAvIND #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/T82gKZz8Qz — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) June 12, 2024 × Surya came into bat after India got reduced to 11 for two inside the third over, with both openers departing on single digits. Much to the home team's ecstasy, Netravalkar picked both the wickets, including removing star batter Virat Kohli for a first-ball duck. Surya joined Rishabh Pant in the middle as the pair began putting India’s run chase back on track. Soon after, Pant departed as India’s scorecard read 39 for three inside eight overs. Knowing what the USA had pulled off against Pakistan, taking them lightly would have been a blunder. ALSO READ: Mitchell Marsh could face ban if Australia manipulates Scotland result to kick England out of T20 World Cup Suryakumar and Shivam Dube bailed the team out of trouble, adding 72 for the fourth wicket to win the crucial match for India. While Dube struggled on this drop-in New York pitch, scoring 31 off 35 balls, SKY was the architect, slamming his first fifty in this edition. Although Netravalkar dropped SKY earlier during the innings, the top T20I batter made the most of this chance and won the match for his team. His 49-ball 50* included two sixes and as many fours. Rohit lauds super Surya Speaking to the broadcasters, India Captain Rohit lauded his team’s best batter in this format, saying Surya brought his A-game against a spirited USA Team. He added that’s what is expected out of experienced campaigners like SKY to play as per the conditions and win matches for the team. "He showed he's got a different game as well, that is what you expect from experienced players," Rohit said of Suryakumar Yadav. "To come out and bat differently if the situation demands, that is what Surya did. The partnership with [Shivam] Dube was very important for us. In the end, to take us home was a great effort. "We knew it was going to be a tough task scoring those many runs [111], but credit to us. At the end, we held our nerves, got that partnership as well. We lost wickets upfront but credit to Surya and Dube to show that maturity and take the game till the end,” the captain said. Meanwhile, India will face Canada in their last league game on Saturday (June 15) in Lauderhill, Florida. (With inputs from agencies)

T20 World Cup: ‘He showed he’s got a different game’ – Rohit lauds Super Surya after win over USA

After beating Namibia in their T20 World Cup group stage game on Wednesday (June 12), Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood said his team could manipulate any margin of win against Scotland to ensure England fails to qualify for the Super Eight. With Australia sealing its Super Eight spot already, they will likely play their benched players in their final group game before pulling up their socks for the next stage. However, if found guilty of doing so, Australia captain Mitchell Marsh could face severe repercussions, including a two-match ban in the Super Eight stage.

Unsure if he was serious about those remarks or if it was a casual loose talk case, Hazlewood said Australia would not like facing England later in the semis (knowing the Poms hold a better record against them in the T20Is), and if they have to manipulate the result against Scotland for that, they will.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-india-set-to-face-australia-on-june-24-in-super-8s-heres-how-731303">T20 World Cup: India set to face Australia on June 24 in Super 8s! Here's how</a>

"In this tournament, you potentially come up against England at some stage again," Hazlewood said after Australia's win over Namibia.&nbsp;

"They're probably one of the top few teams on their day, and we've had some real struggles against them in T20 cricket, so if we can get them out of the tournament, that's in our best interest as well as probably everyone else.

"It'll be interesting to see. We've never really been in this position before as a team, I don't think, so whether we have discussions or not, we'll just try and play it again the way we did tonight. That'll be up to [other] people, not me,” he continued.

<h2>Marsh’s participation under scanner</h2>

Going by the norms and notion around fair play cricket, no team attempts to fall for such tactics at this level in this day and age. But if Australia decides to go ahead with it, they will risk their captain’s participation in the Super Eight stage, who will be charged under Article 2.11 of the ICC's code of conduct, facing a possible two-match ban.

Per this code of conduct, the captain will be responsible for ‘the inappropriate manipulation of a net run rate,' resulting in&nbsp;several charges under Level Two offence. The concerned captain could face a minimum sanction of a 50% match fee fine, including bagging a maximum of four demerit points and two suspension points, ruling him out of two games straight.

Meanwhile, for Australia to knock England out of the T20 World Cup, who have just one point in two matches played owing to the washout against Scotland in their first group game, they can beat Scotland by a narrow margin, if not go down against them.&nbsp;

"Whether you get close and you just knock it around and drag it out," Hazlewood said of one of many ways Australia could deploy against Scotland.&nbsp;

"There's a few options there, but… to take confidence from winning and winning well, I think that's almost more important than potentially trying to knock someone else out. They [England] have still got a lot to do on their behalf as well, so I think it'll become clearer the closer we get to that sort of stuff,"&nbsp;he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

After beating Namibia in their T20 World Cup group stage game on Wednesday (June 12), Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood said his team could manipulate any margin of win against Scotland to ensure England fails to qualify for the Super Eight.

After beating Namibia in their T20 World Cup group stage game on Wednesday (June 12), Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood said his team could manipulate any margin of win against Scotland to ensure England fails to qualify for the Super Eight. With Australia sealing its Super Eight spot already, they will likely play their benched players in their final group game before pulling up their socks for the next stage. However, if found guilty of doing so, Australia captain Mitchell Marsh could face severe repercussions, including a two-match ban in the Super Eight stage. Unsure if he was serious about those remarks or if it was a casual loose talk case, Hazlewood said Australia would not like facing England later in the semis (knowing the Poms hold a better record against them in the T20Is), and if they have to manipulate the result against Scotland for that, they will. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: India set to face Australia on June 24 in Super 8s! Here's how "In this tournament, you potentially come up against England at some stage again," Hazlewood said after Australia's win over Namibia. "They're probably one of the top few teams on their day, and we've had some real struggles against them in T20 cricket, so if we can get them out of the tournament, that's in our best interest as well as probably everyone else. "It'll be interesting to see. We've never really been in this position before as a team, I don't think, so whether we have discussions or not, we'll just try and play it again the way we did tonight. That'll be up to [other] people, not me,” he continued. Marsh’s participation under scanner Going by the norms and notion around fair play cricket, no team attempts to fall for such tactics at this level in this day and age. But if Australia decides to go ahead with it, they will risk their captain’s participation in the Super Eight stage, who will be charged under Article 2.11 of the ICC's code of conduct, facing a possible two-match ban. Per this code of conduct, the captain will be responsible for ‘the inappropriate manipulation of a net run rate,' resulting in several charges under Level Two offence. The concerned captain could face a minimum sanction of a 50% match fee fine, including bagging a maximum of four demerit points and two suspension points, ruling him out of two games straight. Meanwhile, for Australia to knock England out of the T20 World Cup, who have just one point in two matches played owing to the washout against Scotland in their first group game, they can beat Scotland by a narrow margin, if not go down against them. "Whether you get close and you just knock it around and drag it out," Hazlewood said of one of many ways Australia could deploy against Scotland. "There's a few options there, but… to take confidence from winning and winning well, I think that's almost more important than potentially trying to knock someone else out. They [England] have still got a lot to do on their behalf as well, so I think it'll become clearer the closer we get to that sort of stuff," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Mitchell Marsh could face ban if Australia manipulate Scotland result to kick England out of T20 World Cup

The time has come for cricket to say goodbye to New York as the bulldozers have arrived at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium to dismantle it following hosting its last league match between India and the USA on Wednesday (June 12). Based in Eisenhower Park premises in Nassau County, this pop-up stadium, with a seating capacity of nearly 34,000, was built in around 106 days. It will get dismantled in six weeks, the authorities confirmed.

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With the ICC picking the USA and Caribbean Islands as co-hosts of this 20-team tournament, three venues in America were locked in, including Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas and the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Florida. While the USA host just 16 matches, all Super Eight games, including the semis and finale, will take place in the West Indies.

Meanwhile, just after hosting the final league match between the USA and powerhouse India, the bulldozers arrived on Thursday (June 13) morning to dismantle this stadium.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-he-showed-hes-got-a-different-game-rohit-lauds-super-surya-after-win-over-usa-731401">T20 World Cup: ‘He showed he’s got a different game’ – Rohit lauds Super Surya after win over USA</a>

On Wednesday, the authorities confirmed that only the ground and pitch will remain for the fans and local clubs to visit and access, but the stands will be removed.

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Besides, this talked-about venue also hosted the marquee T20 World Cup match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on June 9, which India won by six runs.&nbsp;

<h2>Pitches under scanner</h2>

The drop-in pitches used at this stadium called for several opinions, with former stars, commentators and even current cricketers calling the wickets here ‘tougher’ to bat at than at other venues. Per Cricbuzz, the ICC left it to the local authorities to take a call on the pitches; otherwise, the ICC will reallocate these pitches, which were prepared and transported from Adelaide and assembled in Florida, to where they will be needed. &nbsp;

"If they want to keep them and handle the required maintenance, they can," an ICC official said.

Although the talks of some of the Major League Cricket (MLC) matches taking place at this venue were held, the concerned authorities and franchises were not too excited about this prospect.

Meanwhile, the second season of the MLC will begin almost a week after the conclusion of the 2024 T20 World Cup (June 29) on July 5, with several Aussie cricketers, including Pat Cummins, Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell, plying their trade from respective sides.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The time has come for cricket to say goodbye to New York as the bulldozers have arrived at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium to dismantle it following hosting its last league match between India and the USA on Wednesday (June 12).

The time has come for cricket to say goodbye to New York as the bulldozers have arrived at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium to dismantle it following hosting its last league match between India and the USA on Wednesday (June 12). Based in Eisenhower Park premises in Nassau County, this pop-up stadium, with a seating capacity of nearly 34,000, was built in around 106 days. It will get dismantled in six weeks, the authorities confirmed. #WATCH | Nassau County, New York (USA): Bulldozers placed at the Nassau Cricket Stadium as the temporary stadium is set to be dismantled from tomorrow. The T20 World Cup match between India and the US yesterday was played here. pic.twitter.com/iYsgaEOWlP — ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2024 × With the ICC picking the USA and Caribbean Islands as co-hosts of this 20-team tournament, three venues in America were locked in, including Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas and the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Florida. While the USA host just 16 matches, all Super Eight games, including the semis and finale, will take place in the West Indies. Meanwhile, just after hosting the final league match between the USA and powerhouse India, the bulldozers arrived on Thursday (June 13) morning to dismantle this stadium. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: ‘He showed he’s got a different game’ – Rohit lauds Super Surya after win over USA On Wednesday, the authorities confirmed that only the ground and pitch will remain for the fans and local clubs to visit and access, but the stands will be removed. And so the dismantling begins at Eisenhower Park. Adios Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. We hardly knew ye! pic.twitter.com/vL3bN7M4JY — Peter Della Penna (@PeterDellaPenna) June 12, 2024 × Besides, this talked-about venue also hosted the marquee T20 World Cup match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on June 9, which India won by six runs. Pitches under scanner The drop-in pitches used at this stadium called for several opinions, with former stars, commentators and even current cricketers calling the wickets here ‘tougher’ to bat at than at other venues. Per Cricbuzz, the ICC left it to the local authorities to take a call on the pitches; otherwise, the ICC will reallocate these pitches, which were prepared and transported from Adelaide and assembled in Florida, to where they will be needed. "If they want to keep them and handle the required maintenance, they can," an ICC official said. Although the talks of some of the Major League Cricket (MLC) matches taking place at this venue were held, the concerned authorities and franchises were not too excited about this prospect. Meanwhile, the second season of the MLC will begin almost a week after the conclusion of the 2024 T20 World Cup (June 29) on July 5, with several Aussie cricketers, including Pat Cummins, Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell, plying their trade from respective sides. (With inputs from agencies)

T20 WC: Wrap-up in New York as bulldozers arrive to dismantle Nassau County Cricket Stadium after IND-USA tie

IND vs PAK Live Score: Cricket giants India and Pakistan clashed in the biggest match of the tournament in New York on Sunday (June 9). Two teams with rich history and a T20 WC title in their kitty&nbsp;wrote a new chapter in this famous rivalry.

<h2>Follow for all the LIVE updates:</h2>

IND vs PAK Live Update: INDIA BEAT PAKISTAN 
 
Arshdeep Singh defends 18 runs in the final over as India win by six wickets to&nbsp;inflict damage upon their arch-rivals. Pakistan fans would be crestfallen having watched what unfolded in the last hour or so.&nbsp; 
 
PAK: 113/7 (20)&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET! 
 
Length ball angling into the batter and Imad backs away to hoick the ball out of park. However, he gets a faint edge that is snaffled up by a diving Pant.&nbsp;Imad Wasim c Pant b Arshdeep Singh 15(23)

PAK: 102/7 (19.1)

IND vs PAK Live Update: Pakistan need 18 in 6 balls

Right then, at halfway stage, no one would have thought that the game would go to the final over but here we are. Pakistan require runs in six deliveries. Iftikhar Ahmed departs on the final ball of the penultimate over.&nbsp;Iftikhar Ahmed c Arshdeep Singh b Bumrah 5(9)

PAK: 102/6 (19)

IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET

Back of length delivery dug into the track. Shadab Khan shuffles around and attempts to slant the ball behind square but gets a top edge and Pant behind the stumps, does the rest.&nbsp;Shadab Khan c Pant b Hardik Pandya 4(7)

PAK: 88/5 (16.3)

IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET

Boom, boom, BOOOMRAH! Length ball tailing into the batter at express pace. Rizwan plays all across the line and sees his offstump flattened on the ground. Are India back in this contest?&nbsp;Rizwan b Bumrah 31(44)

PAK: 80/4 (14.1)

IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET

Back of length ball dug on middle and leg. Fakhar Zaman runs down the track but gets into a tangle as the ball kisses the top edge and skies behind the keeper. Pant carefully avoids the helmet and grabs a stunner.&nbsp;Fakhar Zaman c Pant b Hardik Pandya 13(8)

PAK: 73/3 (12.2)

IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET

Axar Patel strikes with his first ball. Darts in a faster one on middle and off. Usman plays it off the backfoot but misses the line completely and gets pinned on the back leg. India appeal but the umpire shakes his head, prompting Rohit to go upstairs where the decision is overturned.&nbsp;

Usman Khan lbw b Axar 13(15)

PAK: 57/1 (10.1)

IND vs PAK Live Update: 10 overs completed

At the halfway stage, Pakistan are slightly ahead in the game. They require&nbsp;63 runs in 60 balls while India require wickets, that too in a clump.

PAK: 57/1 (10)

IND vs PAK Live Update: India plug the run-scoring

After picking up Babar's wicket, India have stopped the Pakistan run-scoring. Another couple of wickets here and we can have a match on our hands.&nbsp;

PAK: 42/1 (8)

IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET!&nbsp;

Good length ball on the fifth stump line. Babar stranded on the crease bunts the ball straight into the hands of first slip where Suryakumar Yadav takes a brilliant catch.&nbsp;Babar Azam c Suryakumar Yadav b Bumrah 13(10)

PAK: 26/1 (4.4)

IND vs PAK Live Update: DROPPED! 
 
Length ball straying down the leg, Rizwan on frontfoot flicks the ball behind to fine leg where Shivam Dube drops a dolly.&nbsp;

PAK: 19/0 (3)

IND vs PAK Live Update: Pakistan off to a good start

Two overs completed and Pakistan openers have probably withered the initial storm. It is nit overcast now, meaning the stroke-making has become easier.&nbsp;

PAK: 15/0 (2)

IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET!

All out! India fail to play their full quota of 20 overs. Length ball on stumps. Siraj thumps the ball straight to mid off and sets off for a suicidal single. Arshdeep is unable to make it to the batting crease in time a Rizwan flicks off the bails in a flash.&nbsp;Arshdeep Singh run out (Babar Azam/Rizwan) 9(13)

IND 112/9&nbsp;(17.5)&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET!

Another two in two for a Pakistani bowler. Short delivery wide outside off, Bumrah goes deep inside the crease and thumps the ball straight to Wasim at short cover. Indian nine down.&nbsp;Bumrah c Imad Wasim b Haris Rauf 0(1)

IND 119 (19)&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET!

Good length ball angling down the leg. Pandya gets inside the line and flicks the ball uppishly off his hips but cannot get the distance as Ahmed takes a well-judged catch on the ropes. Hardik Pandya c Iftikhar Ahmed b Haris Rauf 7(12)

IND 112/8&nbsp;(17.4)&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET!

Length ball on fourth stump. Jadeja leans in for a defence but the ball stops on him, catches the shoulder of the bat and lobs straight to Imad Wasim at short cover.&nbsp;Jadeja c Imad Wasim b Amir 0(1)

IND 96/7&nbsp;(14.2)&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET!

It is the big fish Pant that departs now. Short of good length ball bowled on middle and off. Pant attempts an almight hoick but can only sky the ball straight up in the air as skipper Babar Azam completes the catch.&nbsp;Pant c Babar Azam b Amir 42(31)&nbsp;

IND 96/6&nbsp;(14.1)&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET!

A good length delivery on middle and leg. It stops on Dube who chips it to Naseem who waltz to his left and takes a good catch.&nbsp;Shivam Dube c and b Naseem Shah 3(9)

IND 95/6&nbsp;(13.2)&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET!

Soft dismissal that! Length ball on middle and off. SKY is stuck on the backfoot and lobs the ball straight to mid off where Amir takes a simple catch.&nbsp;Suryakumar Yadav c Amir b Haris Rauf 7(8)

IND 89/4&nbsp;(11.2)&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update: 10 overs completed

At the halfway stage, India are 81/3 and beginning to get into their groove.&nbsp;Pant has stepped on the gas by dispatching Rauf for three consecutive boundaries in the last over.&nbsp;

IND 81/3&nbsp;(10)&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET! 
 
A poor shot from Axar. Runs down the track against Naseem, misses the ball all over which clatters into the middlestump. India in disarray once again.&nbsp;

Axar b Naseem Shah 20(18)

IND 58/3&nbsp;(7.4)&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update: Fifty up for India

India reach fifty at the end of powerplay overs. Both Axar and Pant have steadied the ship somehow.&nbsp;

IND 50/2&nbsp;(6)&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update: India march towards 50 after poor start

India are marching towards 50 as Rishabh Pant and Axar help to regroup after a poor start.&nbsp;

IND 42/2 (5.1)

CRR:&nbsp;8.13

IND vs PAK Live Update: Kohli, Rohit return as India on backfoot

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have departed for India as they continue to struggle against Pakistan seamers.&nbsp;

IND 20/2 (3.1)

CRR:&nbsp;6.32

Last Wkt:&nbsp;Rohit Sharma c Haris Rauf b Shaheen Afridi 13(12) - 19/2 in 2.4 ov.

IND vs PAK Live Update: Kohli dismissed after restart

Virat Kohli bites dust after restart as he is dismissed for 4 in the second over.&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update: Play to start at 9:30 PM IST

Wet outfield has delayed proceedings in New York but the good thing is match will start at 9:30 PM IST.

IND vs PAK Live Update:&nbsp;Rain stops play in New York

Rain has stopped play in New York as both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are asked to return to the pavilion.&nbsp;

IND 8/0 (1)

CRR:&nbsp;8

Play stopped due to rain

IND vs PAK Live Update:&nbsp;Virat-Rohit to open for India in unchanged XI

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to open for India as we are less than 10 minutes away from the action.&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update:&nbsp;Playing XI for India

Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh

IND vs PAK Live Update: Playing XI for Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir

IND vs PAK Live Update:&nbsp;Pakistan win toss in New York, opt to bowl first

So Pakistan have won the toss and have opted to bowl first in New York as they look to chase the target in the overcast conditions.&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update:&nbsp;Toss at 8:00 PM IST

The toss is now scheduled at 8:00 PM IST with the match starting at 8:00 PM IST. The fans finally have some relief in New York and worldwide.&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update:&nbsp;Who is in attendance?

Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar are in attendance for the match along with notable other personalities in New York. However, all focus is on India vs Pakistan contest.&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update:&nbsp;Rain delays toss in New York

Rain has delayed toss in New York as fans are left to wait little longer in the match. Hope the rain gods are kind and we get a full match.&nbsp;

IND vs PAK Live Update:&nbsp;Pitch Report

Considering a few complaints from other teams, it will be interesting to see what kind of pitch is offered at the Nassau County Stadium. The pitch has generally favoured the bowlers considering the recent trends and could offer Jasrprit Bumrah and Co a good option to test the depth of the deck before the Pakistan clash.

IND vs PAK Live Update: Predicted Playing XI for Pakistan

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf/Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah

IND vs PAK Live Update: Predicted Playing XI for India

Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson/Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh

IND vs PAK Live Update: Toss to take place shortly as we build up for the World Cup clash between India and Pakistan,&nbsp;

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IND vs PAK Live Score: Cricket giants India and Pakistan clashed in the biggest match of the tournament in New York on Sunday (June 9). Two teams with rich history and a T20 WC title in their kitty wrote a new chapter in this famous rivalry.

IND vs PAK Live Score: Cricket giants India and Pakistan clashed in the biggest match of the tournament in New York on Sunday (June 9). Two teams with rich history and a T20 WC title in their kitty wrote a new chapter in this famous rivalry. Follow for all the LIVE updates: IND vs PAK Live Update: INDIA BEAT PAKISTAN Arshdeep Singh defends 18 runs in the final over as India win by six wickets to inflict damage upon their arch-rivals. Pakistan fans would be crestfallen having watched what unfolded in the last hour or so. PAK: 113/7 (20) IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET! Length ball angling into the batter and Imad backs away to hoick the ball out of park. However, he gets a faint edge that is snaffled up by a diving Pant. Imad Wasim c Pant b Arshdeep Singh 15(23) PAK: 102/7 (19.1) IND vs PAK Live Update: Pakistan need 18 in 6 balls Right then, at halfway stage, no one would have thought that the game would go to the final over but here we are. Pakistan require runs in six deliveries. Iftikhar Ahmed departs on the final ball of the penultimate over. Iftikhar Ahmed c Arshdeep Singh b Bumrah 5(9) PAK: 102/6 (19) IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET Back of length delivery dug into the track. Shadab Khan shuffles around and attempts to slant the ball behind square but gets a top edge and Pant behind the stumps, does the rest. Shadab Khan c Pant b Hardik Pandya 4(7) PAK: 88/5 (16.3) IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET Boom, boom, BOOOMRAH! Length ball tailing into the batter at express pace. Rizwan plays all across the line and sees his offstump flattened on the ground. Are India back in this contest? Rizwan b Bumrah 31(44) PAK: 80/4 (14.1) IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET Back of length ball dug on middle and leg. Fakhar Zaman runs down the track but gets into a tangle as the ball kisses the top edge and skies behind the keeper. Pant carefully avoids the helmet and grabs a stunner. Fakhar Zaman c Pant b Hardik Pandya 13(8) PAK: 73/3 (12.2) IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET Axar Patel strikes with his first ball. Darts in a faster one on middle and off. Usman plays it off the backfoot but misses the line completely and gets pinned on the back leg. India appeal but the umpire shakes his head, prompting Rohit to go upstairs where the decision is overturned. Usman Khan lbw b Axar 13(15) PAK: 57/1 (10.1) IND vs PAK Live Update: 10 overs completed At the halfway stage, Pakistan are slightly ahead in the game. They require 63 runs in 60 balls while India require wickets, that too in a clump. PAK: 57/1 (10) IND vs PAK Live Update: India plug the run-scoring After picking up Babar's wicket, India have stopped the Pakistan run-scoring. Another couple of wickets here and we can have a match on our hands. PAK: 42/1 (8) IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET! Good length ball on the fifth stump line. Babar stranded on the crease bunts the ball straight into the hands of first slip where Suryakumar Yadav takes a brilliant catch. Babar Azam c Suryakumar Yadav b Bumrah 13(10) PAK: 26/1 (4.4) IND vs PAK Live Update: DROPPED! Length ball straying down the leg, Rizwan on frontfoot flicks the ball behind to fine leg where Shivam Dube drops a dolly. PAK: 19/0 (3) IND vs PAK Live Update: Pakistan off to a good start Two overs completed and Pakistan openers have probably withered the initial storm. It is nit overcast now, meaning the stroke-making has become easier. PAK: 15/0 (2) IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET! All out! India fail to play their full quota of 20 overs. Length ball on stumps. Siraj thumps the ball straight to mid off and sets off for a suicidal single. Arshdeep is unable to make it to the batting crease in time a Rizwan flicks off the bails in a flash. Arshdeep Singh run out (Babar Azam/Rizwan) 9(13) IND 112/9 (17.5) IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET! Another two in two for a Pakistani bowler. Short delivery wide outside off, Bumrah goes deep inside the crease and thumps the ball straight to Wasim at short cover. Indian nine down. Bumrah c Imad Wasim b Haris Rauf 0(1) IND 119 (19) IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET! Good length ball angling down the leg. Pandya gets inside the line and flicks the ball uppishly off his hips but cannot get the distance as Ahmed takes a well-judged catch on the ropes. Hardik Pandya c Iftikhar Ahmed b Haris Rauf 7(12) IND 112/8 (17.4) IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET! Length ball on fourth stump. Jadeja leans in for a defence but the ball stops on him, catches the shoulder of the bat and lobs straight to Imad Wasim at short cover. Jadeja c Imad Wasim b Amir 0(1) IND 96/7 (14.2) IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET! It is the big fish Pant that departs now. Short of good length ball bowled on middle and off. Pant attempts an almight hoick but can only sky the ball straight up in the air as skipper Babar Azam completes the catch. Pant c Babar Azam b Amir 42(31) IND 96/6 (14.1) IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET! A good length delivery on middle and leg. It stops on Dube who chips it to Naseem who waltz to his left and takes a good catch. Shivam Dube c and b Naseem Shah 3(9) IND 95/6 (13.2) IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET! Soft dismissal that! Length ball on middle and off. SKY is stuck on the backfoot and lobs the ball straight to mid off where Amir takes a simple catch. Suryakumar Yadav c Amir b Haris Rauf 7(8) IND 89/4 (11.2) IND vs PAK Live Update: 10 overs completed At the halfway stage, India are 81/3 and beginning to get into their groove. Pant has stepped on the gas by dispatching Rauf for three consecutive boundaries in the last over. IND 81/3 (10) IND vs PAK Live Update: WICKET! A poor shot from Axar. Runs down the track against Naseem, misses the ball all over which clatters into the middlestump. India in disarray once again. Axar b Naseem Shah 20(18) IND 58/3 (7.4) IND vs PAK Live Update: Fifty up for India India reach fifty at the end of powerplay overs. Both Axar and Pant have steadied the ship somehow. IND 50/2 (6) IND vs PAK Live Update: India march towards 50 after poor start India are marching towards 50 as Rishabh Pant and Axar help to regroup after a poor start. IND 42/2 (5.1) CRR: 8.13 IND vs PAK Live Update: Kohli, Rohit return as India on backfoot Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have departed for India as they continue to struggle against Pakistan seamers. IND 20/2 (3.1) CRR: 6.32 Last Wkt: Rohit Sharma c Haris Rauf b Shaheen Afridi 13(12) - 19/2 in 2.4 ov. IND vs PAK Live Update: Kohli dismissed after restart Virat Kohli bites dust after restart as he is dismissed for 4 in the second over. IND vs PAK Live Update: Play to start at 9:30 PM IST Wet outfield has delayed proceedings in New York but the good thing is match will start at 9:30 PM IST. IND vs PAK Live Update: Rain stops play in New York Rain has stopped play in New York as both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are asked to return to the pavilion. IND 8/0 (1) CRR: 8 Play stopped due to rain IND vs PAK Live Update: Virat-Rohit to open for India in unchanged XI Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to open for India as we are less than 10 minutes away from the action. IND vs PAK Live Update: Playing XI for India Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh IND vs PAK Live Update: Playing XI for Pakistan Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir IND vs PAK Live Update: Pakistan win toss in New York, opt to bowl first So Pakistan have won the toss and have opted to bowl first in New York as they look to chase the target in the overcast conditions. IND vs PAK Live Update: Toss at 8:00 PM IST The toss is now scheduled at 8:00 PM IST with the match starting at 8:00 PM IST. The fans finally have some relief in New York and worldwide. IND vs PAK Live Update: Who is in attendance? Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar are in attendance for the match along with notable other personalities in New York. However, all focus is on India vs Pakistan contest. IND vs PAK Live Update: Rain delays toss in New York Rain has delayed toss in New York as fans are left to wait little longer in the match. Hope the rain gods are kind and we get a full match. IND vs PAK Live Update: Pitch Report Considering a few complaints from other teams, it will be interesting to see what kind of pitch is offered at the Nassau County Stadium. The pitch has generally favoured the bowlers considering the recent trends and could offer Jasrprit Bumrah and Co a good option to test the depth of the deck before the Pakistan clash. IND vs PAK Live Update: Predicted Playing XI for Pakistan Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf/Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah IND vs PAK Live Update: Predicted Playing XI for India Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson/Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh IND vs PAK Live Update: Toss to take place shortly as we build up for the World Cup clash between India and Pakistan, IND vs PAK Live Update: This is the biggest rivalry for a reason #WATCH | Gujarat: Flags of 20 countries including India and Pakistan made with plastic waste in Surat as the T20 World Cup is currently underway. 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IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: India beat Pakistan in nail-biting clash in New York

Former India coach Ravi Shastri recalled reacting to Rishabh Pant’s horrific road accident news in December 2022, saying he had tears in his eyes when hearing about it for the first time. Pant suffered multiple injuries in a road accident on New Year’s Eve two years ago when his car crashed into the roadside dividers on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. The crash's impact was so much that the car rolled over two or three times before catching fire. Luckily, the onlookers could break the car’s glass and pull Pant out before it was too late.

Attending the team’s dressing-room-talk-session after India’s close win over Pakistan in New York, Shastri gave the best fielding award to Pant for his handy contributions, including picking three catches and scoring a gritty 42.&nbsp;

While praising Pant for his match-winning performance against the arch-rivals, Shastri rolled back the clock, recalling his first reaction to Pant’s accident news that shook the cricket world.

When the fielding coach, T Dilip, introduced Shastri to the dressing to present this award, Ravi pointed towards Pant and said, “I had tears in my eyes when I read about his accident.”

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Shastri said when he first looked at Pant in the hospital, it was even worse for him to watch.

Applauding his will to return to the cricket field after more than one year and perform how he did in the first two matches, Ravi said it was so heartwarming.

“It was even worse when I saw him in the hospital. For him to come back from there and be back in the A zone and playing one of the biggest games India vs Pakistan was so heartwarming.”&nbsp;

<h2>‘You’re an inspiration for millions’</h2>

Ravi said the way Pant returned to his best with the gloves and bat is an inspiration for millions worldwide. Everyone’s aware of Rishabh’s game and what he brings to the table and looking at how he performed in this marquee clash, he deserves loud claps, said Shastri.

“Your batting, everybody knew what you are capable of, the X factor you have, but your wicketkeeping and the range of movement that you have got so quickly back after the operation is a tribute to how much you have worked hard.

“Not just for yourself, it’s an inspiration to millions around the globe that from adversity from the jaws of death you can snatch a win as well. Well done, fantastic keep up the good work and keep going,” Shastri added.&nbsp;

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India sits in the top position with four points in two matches and next faces the co-host USA on Wednesday (June 12) at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York.&nbsp;

Former India coach Ravi Shastri recalled reacting to Rishabh Pant’s horrific road accident news in December 2022, saying he had tears in his eyes when hearing about it for the first time.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri recalled reacting to Rishabh Pant’s horrific road accident news in December 2022, saying he had tears in his eyes when hearing about it for the first time. Pant suffered multiple injuries in a road accident on New Year’s Eve two years ago when his car crashed into the roadside dividers on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. The crash's impact was so much that the car rolled over two or three times before catching fire. Luckily, the onlookers could break the car’s glass and pull Pant out before it was too late. Attending the team’s dressing-room-talk-session after India’s close win over Pakistan in New York, Shastri gave the best fielding award to Pant for his handy contributions, including picking three catches and scoring a gritty 42. While praising Pant for his match-winning performance against the arch-rivals, Shastri rolled back the clock, recalling his first reaction to Pant’s accident news that shook the cricket world. When the fielding coach, T Dilip, introduced Shastri to the dressing to present this award, Ravi pointed towards Pant and said, “I had tears in my eyes when I read about his accident.” 📽️ 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙢 𝘽𝙏𝙎 All smiles after a special win in New York 😃 🎙️ 'In the fielding medal 🏅 corner', guess who made his way to present the award 😎 - By @RajalArora WATCH 🎥🔽 #T20WorldCup | #TeamIndia | #INDvPAK — BCCI (@BCCI) June 10, 2024 × ALSO READ: Pakistan bowler Naseem Shah in tears after India snatch win from jaws of defeat in New York – Watch Shastri said when he first looked at Pant in the hospital, it was even worse for him to watch. Applauding his will to return to the cricket field after more than one year and perform how he did in the first two matches, Ravi said it was so heartwarming. “It was even worse when I saw him in the hospital. For him to come back from there and be back in the A zone and playing one of the biggest games India vs Pakistan was so heartwarming.” ‘You’re an inspiration for millions’ Ravi said the way Pant returned to his best with the gloves and bat is an inspiration for millions worldwide. Everyone’s aware of Rishabh’s game and what he brings to the table and looking at how he performed in this marquee clash, he deserves loud claps, said Shastri. “Your batting, everybody knew what you are capable of, the X factor you have, but your wicketkeeping and the range of movement that you have got so quickly back after the operation is a tribute to how much you have worked hard. “Not just for yourself, it’s an inspiration to millions around the globe that from adversity from the jaws of death you can snatch a win as well. Well done, fantastic keep up the good work and keep going,” Shastri added. Things we love to see 👉 Spidey Pant receiving the fielding medal from Ravi Shastri 💙 pic.twitter.com/RF9veDqd0P — Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) June 10, 2024 × India sits in the top position with four points in two matches and next faces the co-host USA on Wednesday (June 12) at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York.

‘I had tears in my eyes’ – Ravi Shastri recalls reacting to Rishabh Pant’s 'horrific road accident'

Star Nepalese spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has arrived in the Caribbean for his side’s remaining two 2024 T20 World Cup matches, he announced in a social media post. Lamichhane was denied the USA visa earlier despite his country’s Government, Sports Ministry and Nepal Cricket Board coming to his assistance. However, with Nepal not playing any matches in the US, Sandeep flew to the Caribbean to reconnect with the team and realise his dream of playing in the T20 World Cup.

The former Nepal captain faced an eight-year prison term before it was overturned on appeal ahead of the 20-team-tournament in the Americas.&nbsp;

Sandeep missed two matches for Nepal against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka but will remain available for selection for the South Africa and Bangladesh games at Kingstown, St Vincent.

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Though his name was not mentioned in the publicly announced squad, it is believed that it was included in the final 15 submitted to the ICC before the deadline. The ICC and Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) listed the travelling reserve Pratish GC in the 15 instead.

<h2>Boost for Nepal</h2>

Lamichhane arrived in the Caribbean&nbsp;despite not having played any competitive cricket since last year; however, per the latest reports, the seasoned campaigner has been training at Kathmandu's TU Ground since receiving clearance from the court.

"I would like to thank the Government of Nepal, Foreign Ministry, Sports Ministry, National Sports Council and Cricket Association of Nepal for their support to help get me a US visa but unfortunately it did not work out this time,” Lamichhane wrote in a social media post.

“I am now joining the National team for the last two matches in the West Indies and look forward to fulfilling my dreams and the dream of all cricket lovers,” the leg spinner continued.

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The CAN also confirmed his availability for selection in a statement,&nbsp;

"Nepal player Sandeep Lamichhane will leave for the West Indies to join the Nepal team for the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Following the decision of the honourable Patan High Court on May 15th, CAN decided to keep young bowler Pratish Ji as a travelling reserve and include Lamichhane in the 15-member list submitted to the ICC.&nbsp;

"We sincerely hope all Nepali cricket supporters will unite and cheer for the Nepal team in this grand festival of cricket in which Nepal is participating for the first time in ten years,” the statement read.

Star Nepalese spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has arrived in the Caribbean for his side’s remaining two 2024 T20 World Cup matches, he announced in a social media post.

Star Nepalese spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has arrived in the Caribbean for his side’s remaining two 2024 T20 World Cup matches, he announced in a social media post. Lamichhane was denied the USA visa earlier despite his country’s Government, Sports Ministry and Nepal Cricket Board coming to his assistance. However, with Nepal not playing any matches in the US, Sandeep flew to the Caribbean to reconnect with the team and realise his dream of playing in the T20 World Cup. The former Nepal captain faced an eight-year prison term before it was overturned on appeal ahead of the 20-team-tournament in the Americas. Sandeep missed two matches for Nepal against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka but will remain available for selection for the South Africa and Bangladesh games at Kingstown, St Vincent. ALSO READ: Babar, Kirsten reflect on Pakistan’s shocking loss to India, coach blames ‘poor decision making’ for let down Though his name was not mentioned in the publicly announced squad, it is believed that it was included in the final 15 submitted to the ICC before the deadline. The ICC and Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) listed the travelling reserve Pratish GC in the 15 instead. Boost for Nepal Lamichhane arrived in the Caribbean despite not having played any competitive cricket since last year; however, per the latest reports, the seasoned campaigner has been training at Kathmandu's TU Ground since receiving clearance from the court. "I would like to thank the Government of Nepal, Foreign Ministry, Sports Ministry, National Sports Council and Cricket Association of Nepal for their support to help get me a US visa but unfortunately it did not work out this time,” Lamichhane wrote in a social media post. “I am now joining the National team for the last two matches in the West Indies and look forward to fulfilling my dreams and the dream of all cricket lovers,” the leg spinner continued. Namaste 🙏 Hello from West Indies.🏝️❤️ pic.twitter.com/7w6y6lEslO — Sandeep Lamichhane (@Sandeep25) June 10, 2024 × The CAN also confirmed his availability for selection in a statement, "Nepal player Sandeep Lamichhane will leave for the West Indies to join the Nepal team for the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Following the decision of the honourable Patan High Court on May 15th, CAN decided to keep young bowler Pratish Ji as a travelling reserve and include Lamichhane in the 15-member list submitted to the ICC. "We sincerely hope all Nepali cricket supporters will unite and cheer for the Nepal team in this grand festival of cricket in which Nepal is participating for the first time in ten years,” the statement read.

T20 WC: Sandeep Lamichhane joins Nepal squad in Caribbean for remaining matches amid US visa row

Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten blamed poor decision making for the six-run loss to India in New York, while captain Babar Azam admitted his team was far from convincing in their second T20 World Cup match. Chasing 120, Pakistan was in control till the 11th over but failed to make the most of the&nbsp;momentum&nbsp;as Jasprit Bumrah wrecked the middle order with his three-wicket haul.

Bumrah was India’s best bowler, returning with figures of three for 14, as India defended the joint-lowest total in the tournament history.&nbsp;

At a stage when Pakistan needed less than 70 runs with almost nine overs and nine wickets remaining, losing wasn’t even looking like an option. However, poor decision making regarding which bowler to target led to Pakistan’s downfall, as they crumbled under pressure and eventually lost the match, their second straight this time.

Reflecting on where Pakistan lost its momentum, Coach Kirsten said, “Maybe not so great decision making. You have got the game on, run a ball, eight wickets in hand and decision-making at that point.&nbsp;

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“That's the game. That's international cricket for you. You make mistakes like that, you are going to pay. I thought we made some poor decisions at important phases of the game. I thought Rizwan played well for us. We knew it was going to be a tough wicket to bat on. We managed the chase very well but then just let it slip in the end,” he said in the post-match presser.

Instead of pointing fingers at just one or two individuals for this shocking loss, Kirsten said the whole team is responsible for the result, as none played close to their best when it needed the most.&nbsp;

"Everyone's responsible," Kirsten admitted. "We accept the loss, and we take the heat because the team has not done well. And we will do what we can to try and rectify it. I have been here for 12 days, so it is a new journey for me understanding the players that are going to win games for Pakistan, which is what you are looking for."

<h2>Tactics were there but we couldn’t convert</h2>

Admitting to failing to convert their chances against India, be it for playing too many dot balls or losing wickets at the wrong time, Babar said they failed to capitalise on the momentum, for which they are deeply disappointed.

"We bowled well after ten overs, and we would have taken 120. It's a better total here. In the batting, we went run-a-ball, but unfortunately, but we lost back-to-back wickets, and then there were too many dot balls," Babar said.&nbsp;

“Tactics were simple - play normally, just rotate the strike, and just try and play one boundary and be normal...get five or six an over. But in that period, we had too much dot balls, the pressure was on us. And we lost back-to-back two to three wickets,” the skipper added.

Meanwhile, for Pakistan to qualify for the Super Eight, they must beat Canada and Ireland convincingly and hope for India and Ireland to thrash the USA.&nbsp;

Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten blamed poor decision making for the six-run loss to India in New York, while captain Babar Azam admitted his team was far from convincing in their second T20 World Cup match.

Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten blamed poor decision making for the six-run loss to India in New York, while captain Babar Azam admitted his team was far from convincing in their second T20 World Cup match. Chasing 120, Pakistan was in control till the 11th over but failed to make the most of the momentum as Jasprit Bumrah wrecked the middle order with his three-wicket haul. Bumrah was India’s best bowler, returning with figures of three for 14, as India defended the joint-lowest total in the tournament history. At a stage when Pakistan needed less than 70 runs with almost nine overs and nine wickets remaining, losing wasn’t even looking like an option. However, poor decision making regarding which bowler to target led to Pakistan’s downfall, as they crumbled under pressure and eventually lost the match, their second straight this time. Reflecting on where Pakistan lost its momentum, Coach Kirsten said, “Maybe not so great decision making. You have got the game on, run a ball, eight wickets in hand and decision-making at that point. ALSO READ: Pakistan bowler Naseem Shah in tears after India clinch win from jaws of defeat in New York – Watch “That's the game. That's international cricket for you. You make mistakes like that, you are going to pay. I thought we made some poor decisions at important phases of the game. I thought Rizwan played well for us. We knew it was going to be a tough wicket to bat on. We managed the chase very well but then just let it slip in the end,” he said in the post-match presser. Instead of pointing fingers at just one or two individuals for this shocking loss, Kirsten said the whole team is responsible for the result, as none played close to their best when it needed the most. "Everyone's responsible," Kirsten admitted. "We accept the loss, and we take the heat because the team has not done well. And we will do what we can to try and rectify it. I have been here for 12 days, so it is a new journey for me understanding the players that are going to win games for Pakistan, which is what you are looking for." Tactics were there but we couldn’t convert Admitting to failing to convert their chances against India, be it for playing too many dot balls or losing wickets at the wrong time, Babar said they failed to capitalise on the momentum, for which they are deeply disappointed. "We bowled well after ten overs, and we would have taken 120. It's a better total here. In the batting, we went run-a-ball, but unfortunately, but we lost back-to-back wickets, and then there were too many dot balls," Babar said. “Tactics were simple - play normally, just rotate the strike, and just try and play one boundary and be normal...get five or six an over. But in that period, we had too much dot balls, the pressure was on us. And we lost back-to-back two to three wickets,” the skipper added. Meanwhile, for Pakistan to qualify for the Super Eight, they must beat Canada and Ireland convincingly and hope for India and Ireland to thrash the USA.

Babar, Kirsten reflect on Pakistan’s shocking loss to India, coach blames ‘poor decision making’ for letdown

Pakistan seamer Naseem Shah was in tears after his side failed to win the match against India in the 2024 T20 World Cup in New York. Pakistan were placed comfortably in the 120-run chase till the 11th over before Team India made an incredible comeback and snatched the game from the jaws of defeat. The loss was too much to take for Naseem, as he cried on his way to the dressing room after the match.

Following Arshdeep Singh’s final delivery that went for just one run, separate sets of emotions were on display from both camps. While the Indian players, dressing room and thousands of fans in attendance erupted in joy, the Pakistan players looked utterly disappointed with their performance, with fans shell-shocked by the result.

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On their way back to the dressing room, Shaheen, an experienced campaigner, was seen consoling Naseem Shah.

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Meanwhile, Naseem was one of the two Pakistani bowlers who picked three wickets against India, with Haris Rauf being the other. After asking India to bat first, Naseem broke the opening stand, removing Virat Kohli caught at point on four. The new-ball bowler kept it tight throughout the India innings, removing Axar Patel and Shivam Dube later.&nbsp;

Even during the chase, Naseem showed intent by going for boundaries despite the target looking out of his reach.&nbsp;

<h2>India on top in New York</h2>

The Men in Blue were victorious against Pakistan in this tournament for the seventh time in history, with the latest win coming at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium by six runs. India fared poorly with the bat, getting all out for a mere 119.&nbsp;

While Rishabh Pant was India’s best batter on the day, scoring a hard-fought 42, only two others (Axar Patel – 20 and Rohit Sharma – 13) could reach the double-digit mark. 
Pakistan lost Captain Babar Azam early, but Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khan stood tall till the 11th over, keeping their side’s hopes alive in this run chase. That, however, was the last time&nbsp;they had their noses ahead.&nbsp;

India won the middle-over battle, picking three wickets for 25 runs in the next four overs. Even though Pakistan had a chance to up the ante, they failed, as Bumrah picked two wickets, including the big one of Iftikhar Ahmed caught in the deep in the penultimate over.&nbsp;

With 18 runs needed off the last six balls, Arshdeep defended the total as India won by six runs to sit on the top of the points table in Group A.&nbsp;

Pakistan seamer Naseem Shah was in tears after his side failed to win the match against India in the 2024 T20 World Cup in New York. Pakistan were placed comfortably in the 120-run chase till the 11th over before Team India made an incredible comeback and snatched the game from the jaws of defeat.

Pakistan seamer Naseem Shah was in tears after his side failed to win the match against India in the 2024 T20 World Cup in New York. Pakistan were placed comfortably in the 120-run chase till the 11th over before Team India made an incredible comeback and snatched the game from the jaws of defeat. The loss was too much to take for Naseem, as he cried on his way to the dressing room after the match. Following Arshdeep Singh’s final delivery that went for just one run, separate sets of emotions were on display from both camps. While the Indian players, dressing room and thousands of fans in attendance erupted in joy, the Pakistan players looked utterly disappointed with their performance, with fans shell-shocked by the result. ALSO READ: Champions Trophy 2025: Lahore to host India-Pakistan game, final as Karachi gets opener in proposed schedule On their way back to the dressing room, Shaheen, an experienced campaigner, was seen consoling Naseem Shah. Watch the video here – Even Naseem Shah, our young bowler, played better than our highly paid batsmen. The time has come, if you’re not performing well, please resign gracefully and let others join. It’s time to take strict decisions, or they’ll never understand. #PakvsIndpic.twitter.com/kkV9LZntFX — Saad Kaiser 🇵🇰 (@TheSaadKaiser) June 9, 2024 × Meanwhile, Naseem was one of the two Pakistani bowlers who picked three wickets against India, with Haris Rauf being the other. After asking India to bat first, Naseem broke the opening stand, removing Virat Kohli caught at point on four. The new-ball bowler kept it tight throughout the India innings, removing Axar Patel and Shivam Dube later. Even during the chase, Naseem showed intent by going for boundaries despite the target looking out of his reach. India on top in New York The Men in Blue were victorious against Pakistan in this tournament for the seventh time in history, with the latest win coming at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium by six runs. India fared poorly with the bat, getting all out for a mere 119. While Rishabh Pant was India’s best batter on the day, scoring a hard-fought 42, only two others (Axar Patel – 20 and Rohit Sharma – 13) could reach the double-digit mark. Pakistan lost Captain Babar Azam early, but Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khan stood tall till the 11th over, keeping their side’s hopes alive in this run chase. That, however, was the last time they had their noses ahead. India won the middle-over battle, picking three wickets for 25 runs in the next four overs. Even though Pakistan had a chance to up the ante, they failed, as Bumrah picked two wickets, including the big one of Iftikhar Ahmed caught in the deep in the penultimate over. With 18 runs needed off the last six balls, Arshdeep defended the total as India won by six runs to sit on the top of the points table in Group A.

Pakistan bowler Naseem Shah in tears after India snatch win from jaws of defeat in New York – Watch

As the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York is ready to play host to the marquee India vs Pakistan match in the 2024 T20 World Cup, all eyes will be on the head-to-head battle between stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli versus Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Amir. Those who followed this development over the years know how much of a mouth-watering clash this is. So what should India do to curb their effect early on with the new ball?

India opened with Rohit and Virat in the first game against Ireland in New York&nbsp; but the&nbsp;experiment failed&nbsp;big time as Kohli departed on a rare one inside the third over.

Though another experiment of playing Rishabh Pant at number three, which helps accommodate all-rounder Shivam Dube in the playing XI, worked wonders as he scored an unbeaten 36, India must find a solid and long-term solution to having a fixed top three.&nbsp;

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Considering both stalwarts have had trouble facing the left-arm seamers earlier, with the inswinging delivery working as a catalyst for the bowlers, the team management must take a brave call on deciding the batting order. While India walks into this contest as a batting-heavy side, their arch-rivals will have their chin up&nbsp;knowing the four-man seam attack&nbsp;guard&nbsp;their pride every time.&nbsp;

From Shaheen and Naseem Shah - good with the new ball, to Amir and Haris Rauf - better choices for the first and second-change seamers, Pakistan have their bases covered against India. Although their latest result against the USA (where they lost in the super-over) doesn’t help the cause, looking back at their performances in the past two editions might boost their confidence.

<h2>What should India’s Plan B be?</h2>

India might actually go ahead with Rohit and Virat at the top without bothering much about Pakistan’s bowling order. Alternatively, they can make a few amends to their XI to avoid facing any hiccups earlier, just in case.&nbsp;

Now that Pakistan is sure of playing at least three seamers if not four, against India and going ahead with Shadab Khan as the lone spinner, the Indian Team can drop Dube for this tie (who is known to spin well), bringing in Yashasvi Jaiswal instead, dropping Kohli to his usual number three position, with Pant playing at five.&nbsp;

Although this calls for too many changes in the XI, the Men in Blue can at least try bringing more balance to the side to ensure they have better chances.&nbsp;

As the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York is ready to play host to the marquee India vs Pakistan match in the 2024 T20 World Cup, all eyes will be on the head-to-head battle between stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli versus Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Amir.

As the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York is ready to play host to the marquee India vs Pakistan match in the 2024 T20 World Cup, all eyes will be on the head-to-head battle between stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli versus Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Amir. Those who followed this development over the years know how much of a mouth-watering clash this is. So what should India do to curb their effect early on with the new ball? India opened with Rohit and Virat in the first game against Ireland in New York but the experiment failed big time as Kohli departed on a rare one inside the third over. Though another experiment of playing Rishabh Pant at number three, which helps accommodate all-rounder Shivam Dube in the playing XI, worked wonders as he scored an unbeaten 36, India must find a solid and long-term solution to having a fixed top three. ALSO READ: T20 WC: Rohit Sharma hit on thumb in nets, dismisses injury scare ahead of marquee Pakistan clash Considering both stalwarts have had trouble facing the left-arm seamers earlier, with the inswinging delivery working as a catalyst for the bowlers, the team management must take a brave call on deciding the batting order. While India walks into this contest as a batting-heavy side, their arch-rivals will have their chin up knowing the four-man seam attack guard their pride every time. From Shaheen and Naseem Shah - good with the new ball, to Amir and Haris Rauf - better choices for the first and second-change seamers, Pakistan have their bases covered against India. Although their latest result against the USA (where they lost in the super-over) doesn’t help the cause, looking back at their performances in the past two editions might boost their confidence. What should India’s Plan B be? India might actually go ahead with Rohit and Virat at the top without bothering much about Pakistan’s bowling order. Alternatively, they can make a few amends to their XI to avoid facing any hiccups earlier, just in case. Now that Pakistan is sure of playing at least three seamers if not four, against India and going ahead with Shadab Khan as the lone spinner, the Indian Team can drop Dube for this tie (who is known to spin well), bringing in Yashasvi Jaiswal instead, dropping Kohli to his usual number three position, with Pant playing at five. Although this calls for too many changes in the XI, the Men in Blue can at least try bringing more balance to the side to ensure they have better chances.

T20 World Cup: What could be India’s Plan B  against Shaheen and Amir in New York showdown?

Cricket’s most watched rivalry will resume in the West as India and Pakistan gear up for the marquee T20 World Cup clash at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York. With stakes and advertisement prices even for a 10-second slot at an all-time high, the mother of all cricket clashes promises to deliver at the biggest stage in the shortest format.

Here is the match preview and result prediction for the India vs Pakistan game at 2024 T20 WC.

<h2>The Big Preview</h2>

The Indian Team will enter this contest following a thumping win over Ireland (by eight wickets) in their tournament opener at the same venue. With several changes to the playing XI, including Virat Kohli opening with Captain Rohit Sharma and keeper-batter Rishabh Pant playing at number three, India seemed to find a better balance in their quest for an ICC trophy in over a decade.

Although Kuldeep Yadav’s absence from the XI raised a few eyebrows, the bowling attack stood up to the reputation, with everyone contributing on the drop-in pitch. India could bring in the unorthodox spinner for the high-voltage clash against Pakistan, considering their skipper, Babar Azam, tends to struggle against the left-arm spinners.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-could-indias-plan-b-be-against-shaheen-and-amir-in-new-york-showdown-in-t20-world-cup-729942">T20 World Cup: What could India’s Plan B be against Shaheen and Amir in New York showdown?</a>

Since the middle order had a field day during the first game, it would be exciting to see how the power hitters, including Suryakumar Yadav and two all-rounders Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya, fare against seam-heavy Pakistan bowling.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, two standout performers – Virat and Jasprit Bumrah, will hog all the limelight, with fans eager to watch Kohli going against Haris Rauf in New York.

On the other hand, Pakistan has everything to play for after what happened to them in their game against the co-host USA. Pakistan’s confidence and tactics are all over the place, putting them in a dicey position against their arch-rivals.

However, they still have plenty of positives to look at, including Imad Wasim’s availability for this match and how the left-arm duo of Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Amir hold a psychological advantage over Rohit and Kohli at the top.

<h3>Pitch and weather report</h3>

Per various sources, the pitch for this game is said to be the best on the square thus far, and with slight overcast conditions over the head, the bowlers might get some purchase early on.

<h3>Result Prediction&nbsp;</h3>

India might be the easy favourite entering this contest, but Pakistan can shock the world with an unexpected win at the new venue in New York.

Predicted Playing XIs of both teams –

India -&nbsp;Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh

Pakistan&nbsp;- Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir and Haris Rauf

Cricket’s most watched rivalry will resume in the West as India and Pakistan gear up for the marquee T20 World Cup clash at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York.

Cricket’s most watched rivalry will resume in the West as India and Pakistan gear up for the marquee T20 World Cup clash at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York. With stakes and advertisement prices even for a 10-second slot at an all-time high, the mother of all cricket clashes promises to deliver at the biggest stage in the shortest format. Here is the match preview and result prediction for the India vs Pakistan game at 2024 T20 WC. The Big Preview The Indian Team will enter this contest following a thumping win over Ireland (by eight wickets) in their tournament opener at the same venue. With several changes to the playing XI, including Virat Kohli opening with Captain Rohit Sharma and keeper-batter Rishabh Pant playing at number three, India seemed to find a better balance in their quest for an ICC trophy in over a decade. Although Kuldeep Yadav’s absence from the XI raised a few eyebrows, the bowling attack stood up to the reputation, with everyone contributing on the drop-in pitch. India could bring in the unorthodox spinner for the high-voltage clash against Pakistan, considering their skipper, Babar Azam, tends to struggle against the left-arm spinners. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: What could India’s Plan B be against Shaheen and Amir in New York showdown? Since the middle order had a field day during the first game, it would be exciting to see how the power hitters, including Suryakumar Yadav and two all-rounders Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya, fare against seam-heavy Pakistan bowling. Meanwhile, two standout performers – Virat and Jasprit Bumrah, will hog all the limelight, with fans eager to watch Kohli going against Haris Rauf in New York. On the other hand, Pakistan has everything to play for after what happened to them in their game against the co-host USA. Pakistan’s confidence and tactics are all over the place, putting them in a dicey position against their arch-rivals. However, they still have plenty of positives to look at, including Imad Wasim’s availability for this match and how the left-arm duo of Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Amir hold a psychological advantage over Rohit and Kohli at the top. Pitch and weather report Per various sources, the pitch for this game is said to be the best on the square thus far, and with slight overcast conditions over the head, the bowlers might get some purchase early on. Result Prediction India might be the easy favourite entering this contest, but Pakistan can shock the world with an unexpected win at the new venue in New York. Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – India - Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh Pakistan - Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir and Haris Rauf

India vs Pakistan at 2024 T20 World Cup – Match preview and result prediction

Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein's career-best figures of five for 11 decimated an inept Ugandan batting line-up as the West Indies romped to a 134-run victory in a Group C match of the T20 World Cup at the Guyana National Stadium on Saturday.

Set a daunting target after the tournament co-hosts posted 173 for five batting first, the World Cup debutants looked completely out of their depth in being routed for 39 off 12 overs.

The score equalled the record of the Netherlands against Sri Lanka at the 2014 tournament for the lowest innings total in the T20 World Cup.

West Indies' second win in as many matches pulls them level at the top of the table on points with Afghanistan although the Afghans remain in first position by virtue of a better net run-rate.

Now regularly entrusted with the responsibility of opening the bowling for the Caribbean team, Hosein felt the spectacular success on the night was just reward for continuous hard work and improvement.

"I needed this. In the nets and in the previous series we've played I felt the ball was coming out nicely but I just wasn't getting the rewards," he said after collecting the "Man of the Match" award.

"It's a lot of hard work, especially when you start getting success. The way the game is moving, guys are going to study and come up with different plans, so you have to keep working to stay one step ahead of them every time."

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Just four days after an historic victory over Papua New Guinea, the Africans were made acutely aware of the yawning gap in class in the batting department, even if their bowlers still emerged from the match with considerable credit.

Opener Johnson Charles led the West Indies batting effort with a top score of 44 off 42 balls (four fours, two sixes), yet none in the celebrated power-hitting middle-order were able to cut loose.

Captain Brian Masaba earned the two important wickets of Nicholas Pooran and opposite number Rovman Powell with his wrist-spinners, while seamers Cosmas Kyewuta and Juma Miyagi impressed with their pace and accuracy.

It was left to Andre Russell with a 17-ball unbeaten 30 (six fours) to the West Indies innings late acceleration.

"It's a very steep learning curve for us, especially in the batting department and we have to learn from this experience and understand what we need to do to keep ourselves in the game," said Masaba in assessing the overall effort of his team.

"It's a huge challenge (this World Cup debut) but it's something we're enjoying and we understand if we are going to get better we need to be playing against opposition like this a bit more and over time we will be able to narrow the gap."

For West Indies captain Rovman Powell, the improvement from a scrappy opening victory over PNG nearly a week earlier was particularly pleasing.

"That last game we were a little bit flat so coming into this game we just wanted to improve as a team and I think we’re up to 70-80 percent now and it's good to see guys getting performances under their belts because moving forward it’s going to get tougher," he noted.

"We have been playing good cricket as a team for the last 12 months or so it's just for us to continue to improve because we understand the conditions and cricket isn’t easy in the Caribbean."

Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein's career-best figures of five for 11 decimated an inept Ugandan batting line-up as the West Indies romped to a 134-run victory in a Group C match of the T20 World Cup at the Guyana National Stadium on Saturday.

Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein's career-best figures of five for 11 decimated an inept Ugandan batting line-up as the West Indies romped to a 134-run victory in a Group C match of the T20 World Cup at the Guyana National Stadium on Saturday. Set a daunting target after the tournament co-hosts posted 173 for five batting first, the World Cup debutants looked completely out of their depth in being routed for 39 off 12 overs. The score equalled the record of the Netherlands against Sri Lanka at the 2014 tournament for the lowest innings total in the T20 World Cup. West Indies' second win in as many matches pulls them level at the top of the table on points with Afghanistan although the Afghans remain in first position by virtue of a better net run-rate. Now regularly entrusted with the responsibility of opening the bowling for the Caribbean team, Hosein felt the spectacular success on the night was just reward for continuous hard work and improvement. "I needed this. In the nets and in the previous series we've played I felt the ball was coming out nicely but I just wasn't getting the rewards," he said after collecting the "Man of the Match" award. "It's a lot of hard work, especially when you start getting success. The way the game is moving, guys are going to study and come up with different plans, so you have to keep working to stay one step ahead of them every time." ALSO READ: T20 World Cup 2024: Australia continue flawless run with comfortable win over England in Barbados Just four days after an historic victory over Papua New Guinea, the Africans were made acutely aware of the yawning gap in class in the batting department, even if their bowlers still emerged from the match with considerable credit. Opener Johnson Charles led the West Indies batting effort with a top score of 44 off 42 balls (four fours, two sixes), yet none in the celebrated power-hitting middle-order were able to cut loose. Captain Brian Masaba earned the two important wickets of Nicholas Pooran and opposite number Rovman Powell with his wrist-spinners, while seamers Cosmas Kyewuta and Juma Miyagi impressed with their pace and accuracy. It was left to Andre Russell with a 17-ball unbeaten 30 (six fours) to the West Indies innings late acceleration. "It's a very steep learning curve for us, especially in the batting department and we have to learn from this experience and understand what we need to do to keep ourselves in the game," said Masaba in assessing the overall effort of his team. "It's a huge challenge (this World Cup debut) but it's something we're enjoying and we understand if we are going to get better we need to be playing against opposition like this a bit more and over time we will be able to narrow the gap." For West Indies captain Rovman Powell, the improvement from a scrappy opening victory over PNG nearly a week earlier was particularly pleasing. "That last game we were a little bit flat so coming into this game we just wanted to improve as a team and I think we’re up to 70-80 percent now and it's good to see guys getting performances under their belts because moving forward it’s going to get tougher," he noted. "We have been playing good cricket as a team for the last 12 months or so it's just for us to continue to improve because we understand the conditions and cricket isn’t easy in the Caribbean."

T20 World Cup: Akeal Hosein picks career-best haul as West Indies crush Uganda in record win

Indian batting great Virat Kohli is the most recognisable cricketer worldwide, with his popularity breaking barriers across borders. Currently in the USA for the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup, Kohli is not only praised and worshipped by billions in his country but looked up to as a cult figure in Pakistan also, with former captain Rashid Latif admitting that Virat's popularity in his country is at par with the late Hindi cinema veteran Dilip Kumar and star celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.

Considering social media’s rise in the past decade, Virat’s popularity on top applications like Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) has gone off the roof, with more than 380 million followers combined on these three platforms.

Outside of these numbers, the legacy he carved with unparalleled numbers and unmatched success as a batter is grander than one thinks.

Amid India gearing up to take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the marquee T20 World Cup clash in New York, two former Pakistan captains, Azhar Ali and Latif, explain Virat’s craze across the border.&nbsp;

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In an exclusive chat with the Indian Express, Latif said despite several differences on countless grounds, Pakistani fans love Virat Kohli like anything.&nbsp;

“It’s not like that Virat is the first one with such a big fan base in Pakistan,” Latif said.&nbsp;

“If you go back, Dilip Kumar had a massive fan following in Pakistan. Sunil Gavaskar became a cult in Pakistan. Young batsmen were told to copy Gavaskar Saab’s technique. Then Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Angry Young Man’ movies used to get sold out. Then came Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, Shah Rukh Khan, MS Dhoni. When Dhoni came here his long locks became a trend.

“But Virat’s popularity in Pakistan is on par with Dilip Saab, Mr Bachchan and Shah Rukh. Like in India, you guys loved our bowlers – Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar became household names. Here in Pakistan, we adored Gavaskar Saab, Tendulkar, then Dhoni and now Kohli – they are all icons. Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag too have a good fan following in Pakistan,” Latif added.

<h2>Virat led a fitness revolution</h2>

Although Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni are considered two great Indian captains who changed their cricket for good, Azhar Ali said how Virat led the fitness revolution among the Asian fraternity is fantastic. &nbsp;

“First and foremost, he has changed Indian cricket. You can debate that Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni have also played a role. But when it comes to fitness, there is no one like Virat Kohli. He has led by example. He is a role model to all the youths.

“Now, in our part of the world, we have someone who is the most fit athlete. Earlier, we used to give examples of athletes from the West. Now Virat has set that bar. The Pakistani youths are fascinated by the sacrifices he has made. You see his interviews where he is talking about how he quit having his favourite food (Chole Bhature) for cricket,” Azhar continued.&nbsp;

Indian batting great Virat Kohli is the most recognisable cricketer worldwide, with his popularity breaking barriers across borders. Currently in the USA for the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup, Kohli is not only praised and worshipped by billions in his country but looked up to as a cult figure in Pakistan also, with former captain Rashid Latif admitting that Virat's popularity in his country is at par with the late Hindi cinema veteran Dilip Kumar and star celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.

Indian batting great Virat Kohli is the most recognisable cricketer worldwide, with his popularity breaking barriers across borders. Currently in the USA for the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup, Kohli is not only praised and worshipped by billions in his country but looked up to as a cult figure in Pakistan also, with former captain Rashid Latif admitting that Virat's popularity in his country is at par with the late Hindi cinema veteran Dilip Kumar and star celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. Considering social media’s rise in the past decade, Virat’s popularity on top applications like Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) has gone off the roof, with more than 380 million followers combined on these three platforms. Outside of these numbers, the legacy he carved with unparalleled numbers and unmatched success as a batter is grander than one thinks. Amid India gearing up to take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the marquee T20 World Cup clash in New York, two former Pakistan captains, Azhar Ali and Latif, explain Virat’s craze across the border. ویرات کولی ءِ اکس گْوادر ءِ تیاب ءَ ساچان بلوچ ءِ سینڈ آرٹ، ویرات کولی ءِ اکس۔ گْوادر ءِ تیاب دپ ءَ۔ #Gwadar #Balochistan #ViratKohli𓃵 @imVkohli @AsiaCup_23 @ICC pic.twitter.com/MIvvNNkI53 — Gwadar_e_Tawar (@gwadar_e_tawar) September 3, 2023 × ALSO READ: T20 WC: Focus remains on real-time action as Rohit, Kirsten ‘play it simple’ ahead of India-Pakistan match In an exclusive chat with the Indian Express, Latif said despite several differences on countless grounds, Pakistani fans love Virat Kohli like anything. “It’s not like that Virat is the first one with such a big fan base in Pakistan,” Latif said. “If you go back, Dilip Kumar had a massive fan following in Pakistan. Sunil Gavaskar became a cult in Pakistan. Young batsmen were told to copy Gavaskar Saab’s technique. Then Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Angry Young Man’ movies used to get sold out. Then came Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, Shah Rukh Khan, MS Dhoni. When Dhoni came here his long locks became a trend. “But Virat’s popularity in Pakistan is on par with Dilip Saab, Mr Bachchan and Shah Rukh. Like in India, you guys loved our bowlers – Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar became household names. Here in Pakistan, we adored Gavaskar Saab, Tendulkar, then Dhoni and now Kohli – they are all icons. Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag too have a good fan following in Pakistan,” Latif added. Virat led a fitness revolution Although Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni are considered two great Indian captains who changed their cricket for good, Azhar Ali said how Virat led the fitness revolution among the Asian fraternity is fantastic. “First and foremost, he has changed Indian cricket. You can debate that Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni have also played a role. But when it comes to fitness, there is no one like Virat Kohli. He has led by example. He is a role model to all the youths. “Now, in our part of the world, we have someone who is the most fit athlete. Earlier, we used to give examples of athletes from the West. Now Virat has set that bar. The Pakistani youths are fascinated by the sacrifices he has made. You see his interviews where he is talking about how he quit having his favourite food (Chole Bhature) for cricket,” Azhar continued.

Virat Kohli’s fan following in Pakistan is on par with Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, says Rashid Latif

India captain Rohit Sharma and newly-appointed Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten insist on keeping it simple as cricket’s biggest rivalry resumes in New York in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Ahead of the marquee game at the newly-built Nassau County Cricket Stadium, Rohit and Kirsten backed the players to play their natural game and avoid taking any pressure in what is said to be the most-watched cricket match in this tournament.

Unlike in the past decade when India and Pakistan faced each other once in two years or more (in the ICC events and Asia Cups), the arch-rivals have played three times since last year.

Asked how he will approach this game, Rohit said as a captain, he approaches this as any other T20 WC match, adding nothing changed much in their preparations for the Pakistan tie.

Addressing the media in the pre-match presser, the veteran India batter said, “Nothing has changed from last seven months because we played them [Pakistan] in the Asia Cup, the ODI World Cup, and now the T20 World Cup."&nbsp;

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“Earlier it was a different ball game because we used to play them every maybe once in four years, or two years, now it's a different ball game. We literally played seven months back in Asia Cup and the World Cup and here we are again now,” the India captain said.

Detailing his thought process during such matches, Rohit explained, "So, for me, I think nothing changes. I want to approach this as another international game where I get myself collected and make those decisions on the field. I am sure everyone will have their own way of dealing with games like these, but I have my process.”

<h2>‘It’s different this time’ – Kirsten</h2>

Having coached India to a world title 13 years ago, Kirsten knows more about the dressing room culture than others. Fast forward to 2024, he now coaches the Pakistan Cricket Team. Besides, with his experience of coaching T20 WC-bound Indian players like Hardik Pandya in the IPL, Kirsten sits in a better position to prepare the Men in Green for this headline-making clash.

However, even without spilling any beans, Kirsten said with players playing against each other every now and then, they are aware of each other’s game already.

"I think these players have seen enough of each other and how they play," Kirsten said in the pre-match presser.&nbsp;

"In the end, we want to make sure that we get our game right. Look at the conditions and what is required on the conditions because I think that's going to be a big day tomorrow."

Unlike Rohit, who called this tie just another game, Kirsten differed, saying, “Well, not to hide from the fact that it's a big game, but to treat cricket like cricket should be treated.”

“Every game you need to play well, you need to hit the ball in the right areas, you need to score enough runs, you need to take your catches and field well. I don't think it's ever changed the game. It changes a little bit because of the formats, but that's certainly what we're going to go out and try to do tomorrow. If we play a really good game of cricket with our abilities, we have a good chance of winning the game,” he concluded.&nbsp;

India captain Rohit Sharma and newly-appointed Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten insist on keeping it simple as cricket’s biggest rivalry resumes in New York in the 2024 T20 World Cup.

India captain Rohit Sharma and newly-appointed Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten insist on keeping it simple as cricket’s biggest rivalry resumes in New York in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Ahead of the marquee game at the newly-built Nassau County Cricket Stadium, Rohit and Kirsten backed the players to play their natural game and avoid taking any pressure in what is said to be the most-watched cricket match in this tournament. Unlike in the past decade when India and Pakistan faced each other once in two years or more (in the ICC events and Asia Cups), the arch-rivals have played three times since last year. Asked how he will approach this game, Rohit said as a captain, he approaches this as any other T20 WC match, adding nothing changed much in their preparations for the Pakistan tie. Addressing the media in the pre-match presser, the veteran India batter said, “Nothing has changed from last seven months because we played them [Pakistan] in the Asia Cup, the ODI World Cup, and now the T20 World Cup." ALSO READ: India vs Pakistan at 2024 T20 World Cup – Match preview and result prediction “Earlier it was a different ball game because we used to play them every maybe once in four years, or two years, now it's a different ball game. We literally played seven months back in Asia Cup and the World Cup and here we are again now,” the India captain said. Detailing his thought process during such matches, Rohit explained, "So, for me, I think nothing changes. I want to approach this as another international game where I get myself collected and make those decisions on the field. I am sure everyone will have their own way of dealing with games like these, but I have my process.” ‘It’s different this time’ – Kirsten Having coached India to a world title 13 years ago, Kirsten knows more about the dressing room culture than others. Fast forward to 2024, he now coaches the Pakistan Cricket Team. Besides, with his experience of coaching T20 WC-bound Indian players like Hardik Pandya in the IPL, Kirsten sits in a better position to prepare the Men in Green for this headline-making clash. However, even without spilling any beans, Kirsten said with players playing against each other every now and then, they are aware of each other’s game already. "I think these players have seen enough of each other and how they play," Kirsten said in the pre-match presser. "In the end, we want to make sure that we get our game right. Look at the conditions and what is required on the conditions because I think that's going to be a big day tomorrow." Unlike Rohit, who called this tie just another game, Kirsten differed, saying, “Well, not to hide from the fact that it's a big game, but to treat cricket like cricket should be treated.” “Every game you need to play well, you need to hit the ball in the right areas, you need to score enough runs, you need to take your catches and field well. I don't think it's ever changed the game. It changes a little bit because of the formats, but that's certainly what we're going to go out and try to do tomorrow. If we play a really good game of cricket with our abilities, we have a good chance of winning the game,” he concluded.

T20 WC: Focus remains on real-time action as Rohit, Kirsten ‘play it simple’ ahead of India-Pakistan match

Rampant Afghanistan mauled a lethargic New Zealand by 84 runs to grab top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with an upset win at the Guyana National Stadium on Friday. Set a challenging 160 for victory, the Black Caps crashed to 75 all out off 15.2 overs to suffer their first defeat ever to Afghanistan in T20 International cricket.

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Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz led the way for the Afghans with a top score of 80 off 56 balls (five fours, five sixes), posting 103 for the first wicket with Ibrahim Zadran (44) by the 15th over on the way to a final total of 159 for six after they were put in.

Left-arm seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi then followed his five-wicket opening match demolition of Uganda with the first three wickets of the New Zealand innings before coming back to claim a fourth to end the match and complete figures of four for 17.

Captain and champion leg-spinner Rashid Khan shared the bowling honours with an identical haul of four for 17, including opposite number Kane Williamson with the first ball of his spell to effectively end the match as a contest.

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"We’ve been waiting for this moment for about three years," said a delighted Gurbaz after receiving the “Man of the Match” award. &nbsp;"We have the trust and belief that we can beat any team in this competition on this type or surface. At the start of the innings our target was around 130-140 and we played our part in getting there, but credit must go to the bowlers as well. To do this against a team like New Zealand…it’s unbelievable".

New Zealand’s capitulation and obvious rustiness leaves the 2021 beaten finalists with a tough challenge ahead, starting against hosts West Indies in at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad next Wednesday.

"This just wasn’t good enough in terms of starting a tournament. It’s very frustrating," admitted Williamson, reflecting on a forgettable night for New Zealand cricket. "We have to move on quickly from this because the matches now come thick and fast for us. Yes, we have to learn from so much that went wrong without over-analysing, but we have to turn it around as quickly as we can," he added.

Williamson’s gloomy demeanour was obviously in stark contrast to his Afghanistan counterpart Rashid, who put the result in perspective.

"It is one of the greatest performances for us in T20’s against a big team like New Zealand," he said. “And it was great team effort, from the opening stand between Gurbaz and Ibrahim to the bowlers to the effort in the field from everyone. It’s a great feeling to be leading this side."

His own efforts with the ball were impressive but the captain preferred to focus on the impact of Farooqi, who has now taken nine wickets in his first two matches at this World Cup and had the perfect start against the Black Caps, bowling Finn Allen comprehensively with the first ball of the New Zealand innings.

"He is a very skilful bowler, but there’s still lots of areas to improve," Rashid cautioned. "Once he understands how skilful he really is he will be very dangerous in the future."

Rampant Afghanistan mauled a lethargic New Zealand by 84 runs to grab top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with an upset win at the Guyana National Stadium on Friday.

Rampant Afghanistan mauled a lethargic New Zealand by 84 runs to grab top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with an upset win at the Guyana National Stadium on Friday. Set a challenging 160 for victory, the Black Caps crashed to 75 all out off 15.2 overs to suffer their first defeat ever to Afghanistan in T20 International cricket. Afghanistan put on a clinic with bat and ball against New Zealand to continue their winning momentum 🙌#T20WorldCup | #NZvAFG | 📝 https://t.co/BuSb84vwPX pic.twitter.com/MbUFFuTyBm — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) June 8, 2024 × Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz led the way for the Afghans with a top score of 80 off 56 balls (five fours, five sixes), posting 103 for the first wicket with Ibrahim Zadran (44) by the 15th over on the way to a final total of 159 for six after they were put in. Left-arm seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi then followed his five-wicket opening match demolition of Uganda with the first three wickets of the New Zealand innings before coming back to claim a fourth to end the match and complete figures of four for 17. Captain and champion leg-spinner Rashid Khan shared the bowling honours with an identical haul of four for 17, including opposite number Kane Williamson with the first ball of his spell to effectively end the match as a contest. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Canada stun Ireland by 12 runs to register maiden win "We’ve been waiting for this moment for about three years," said a delighted Gurbaz after receiving the “Man of the Match” award. "We have the trust and belief that we can beat any team in this competition on this type or surface. At the start of the innings our target was around 130-140 and we played our part in getting there, but credit must go to the bowlers as well. To do this against a team like New Zealand…it’s unbelievable". New Zealand’s capitulation and obvious rustiness leaves the 2021 beaten finalists with a tough challenge ahead, starting against hosts West Indies in at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad next Wednesday. "This just wasn’t good enough in terms of starting a tournament. It’s very frustrating," admitted Williamson, reflecting on a forgettable night for New Zealand cricket. "We have to move on quickly from this because the matches now come thick and fast for us. Yes, we have to learn from so much that went wrong without over-analysing, but we have to turn it around as quickly as we can," he added. Williamson’s gloomy demeanour was obviously in stark contrast to his Afghanistan counterpart Rashid, who put the result in perspective. "It is one of the greatest performances for us in T20’s against a big team like New Zealand," he said. “And it was great team effort, from the opening stand between Gurbaz and Ibrahim to the bowlers to the effort in the field from everyone. It’s a great feeling to be leading this side." His own efforts with the ball were impressive but the captain preferred to focus on the impact of Farooqi, who has now taken nine wickets in his first two matches at this World Cup and had the perfect start against the Black Caps, bowling Finn Allen comprehensively with the first ball of the New Zealand innings. "He is a very skilful bowler, but there’s still lots of areas to improve," Rashid cautioned. "Once he understands how skilful he really is he will be very dangerous in the future."

T20 World Cup: Gurbaz, bowlers star in historic win for Afghanistan over New Zealand

India captain Rohit Sharma suffered a blow to his left thumb while batting in the nets ahead of the India-Pakistan marquee 2024 T20 World Cup clash in New York. While facing throw-down specialist Nuwan Seneviratne during an extended training session, the ball bounced a tad extra from the good length area, hitting Rohit on his thumb, resulting in a cut. The veteran batter was seen in discomfort before dismissing any scare, continuing with batting and practice drills.

Following India’s tournament opener against Ireland on June 5 at the newly-built Nassau County Cricket Stadium, where bowlers had a field day, dismissing Ireland on a mere 96, the batters couldn’t get ample time in the middle. To compensate for that, and knowing whom they face next, the Indian batters spent long hours training in the nets.

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While they shared the space with the South African players at the Cantiague Park in Long Island, who were also training for their second game of the tournament against the Netherlands on Saturday (June 8), the Indian Team left no stone unturned in preparing full-throttle for the marquee clash on Sunday.

Star batters Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant were the first to reach the nets, facing Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Mohammed Siraj.

Considering how the drop-in pitches in New York have behaved in four contested matches thus far, where teams batting first have struggled to put runs on the board, the Indian batters practiced accordingly.

<h2>Kuldeep to hog all the limelight</h2>

After his shock omission from the Ireland game, Kuldeep could return to the playing XI against Pakistan, more so for his numbers against their captain and star batter Babar Azam. Already under pressure over his team’s loss to the co-hosts USA, Azam is not the best batter against left-arm spinners in this format, striking at over 100.&nbsp;

All four spinners, including Kuldeep, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Yuzvendra Chahal had long net sessions too, with Shivam Dube and Jadeja spotted playing cross-batted shots in the nets. Batting great Kohli joined them soon after for his second stint of the day.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, after the training, the players engaged in a friendly game of football before calling it a day.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

India captain Rohit Sharma suffered a blow to his left thumb while batting in the nets ahead of the India-Pakistan marquee 2024 T20 World Cup clash in New York. While facing throw-down specialist Nuwan Seneviratne during an extended training session, the ball bounced a tad extra from the good length area, hitting Rohit on his thumb, resulting in a cut.

India captain Rohit Sharma suffered a blow to his left thumb while batting in the nets ahead of the India-Pakistan marquee 2024 T20 World Cup clash in New York. While facing throw-down specialist Nuwan Seneviratne during an extended training session, the ball bounced a tad extra from the good length area, hitting Rohit on his thumb, resulting in a cut. The veteran batter was seen in discomfort before dismissing any scare, continuing with batting and practice drills. Following India’s tournament opener against Ireland on June 5 at the newly-built Nassau County Cricket Stadium, where bowlers had a field day, dismissing Ireland on a mere 96, the batters couldn’t get ample time in the middle. To compensate for that, and knowing whom they face next, the Indian batters spent long hours training in the nets. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Indians vs India in New York - USA's Netravalkar opens up on facing Men in Blue While they shared the space with the South African players at the Cantiague Park in Long Island, who were also training for their second game of the tournament against the Netherlands on Saturday (June 8), the Indian Team left no stone unturned in preparing full-throttle for the marquee clash on Sunday. Star batters Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant were the first to reach the nets, facing Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Mohammed Siraj. Considering how the drop-in pitches in New York have behaved in four contested matches thus far, where teams batting first have struggled to put runs on the board, the Indian batters practiced accordingly. Kuldeep to hog all the limelight After his shock omission from the Ireland game, Kuldeep could return to the playing XI against Pakistan, more so for his numbers against their captain and star batter Babar Azam. Already under pressure over his team’s loss to the co-hosts USA, Azam is not the best batter against left-arm spinners in this format, striking at over 100. All four spinners, including Kuldeep, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Yuzvendra Chahal had long net sessions too, with Shivam Dube and Jadeja spotted playing cross-batted shots in the nets. Batting great Kohli joined them soon after for his second stint of the day. Meanwhile, after the training, the players engaged in a friendly game of football before calling it a day. (With inputs from agencies)

T20 WC: Rohit Sharma hit on thumb in nets, dismisses injury scare ahead of marquee Pakistan clash

Australia’s ODI and Test captain Pat Cummins might return to the playing XI for the first marquee game of this tournament against England in Barbados on Saturday (June 8). After being rested for the side’s opener against Oman, which Australia won by 39 runs, Cummins might replace Mitchell Starc in the XI, who left the field with discomfort in his hamstring. Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis will retain their places in the side.

<h2>The Preview</h2>

The first big match of the 2024 T20 World Cup will take place in Barbados, with two former champions locking horns. Australia enters this contest with one more point than England, whose tournament opener against Scotland resulted in a washout.&nbsp;

While Australia’s win over Oman had many positives, including Warner and Stoinis’ form, they still have some worries to iron out.&nbsp;

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Glenn Maxwell’s lean patch with the bat is the biggest of all. The ‘Big Show’, in his last 14 T20Is (for Australia and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL), has scored just 115 runs at a slim average of 8.21, including five scores of zeroes, two of which came in the previous two games where he got out on first-ball ducks.

On the other hand, England has had their set of issues, but the return of the pace bowling duo of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood looks like solving most of them.&nbsp;

Although against Scotland, England conceded 90 runs without picking a wicket, playing on the new surface against Australia, which is said to be the best on the square, might help them paint a better picture.&nbsp;

Captain Jos Buttler’s IPL form was stupendous, but even he needs to pull up his socks against the mighty Aussies. Besides, England has a newer middle order, with veteran Jonny Bairstow now playing at number four. Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran or Moeen Ali will consist of the lower-order batters, while Adil Rashid and Chris Jordan will complete the bowling attack.&nbsp;

<h3>Pitch and weather report</h3>

A new pitch will be on offer for this game, and weather conditions are said to be overcast, offering help for the seamers up-front.

Predicted Playing XIs of both teams –

England - Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (captain &amp; wk), Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid and Mark Wood

Australia -&nbsp;David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (captain), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Pat Cummins, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood

Australia’s ODI and Test captain Pat Cummins might return to the playing XI for the first marquee game of this tournament against England in Barbados on Saturday (June 8).

Australia’s ODI and Test captain Pat Cummins might return to the playing XI for the first marquee game of this tournament against England in Barbados on Saturday (June 8). After being rested for the side’s opener against Oman, which Australia won by 39 runs, Cummins might replace Mitchell Starc in the XI, who left the field with discomfort in his hamstring. Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis will retain their places in the side. The Preview The first big match of the 2024 T20 World Cup will take place in Barbados, with two former champions locking horns. Australia enters this contest with one more point than England, whose tournament opener against Scotland resulted in a washout. While Australia’s win over Oman had many positives, including Warner and Stoinis’ form, they still have some worries to iron out. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Indians vs India in New York - USA's Netravalkar opens up on facing Men in Blue Glenn Maxwell’s lean patch with the bat is the biggest of all. The ‘Big Show’, in his last 14 T20Is (for Australia and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL), has scored just 115 runs at a slim average of 8.21, including five scores of zeroes, two of which came in the previous two games where he got out on first-ball ducks. On the other hand, England has had their set of issues, but the return of the pace bowling duo of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood looks like solving most of them. Although against Scotland, England conceded 90 runs without picking a wicket, playing on the new surface against Australia, which is said to be the best on the square, might help them paint a better picture. Captain Jos Buttler’s IPL form was stupendous, but even he needs to pull up his socks against the mighty Aussies. Besides, England has a newer middle order, with veteran Jonny Bairstow now playing at number four. Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran or Moeen Ali will consist of the lower-order batters, while Adil Rashid and Chris Jordan will complete the bowling attack. Pitch and weather report A new pitch will be on offer for this game, and weather conditions are said to be overcast, offering help for the seamers up-front. Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – England - Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (captain & wk), Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid and Mark Wood Australia - David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (captain), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Pat Cummins, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood

All eyes on Pat Cummins’ selection as Australia-England game takes centrestage in showpiece event

USA’s win over Pakistan at the 2024 T20 World Cup stage was the mother of all upsets, and what stood out was that it was mostly an 'Indian' team. Several Indian-origin players on the American team seem to have enjoyed the victory&nbsp; a lot. However,&nbsp; their next clash is against Team India at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday (June 12), and Saurabh Netravalkar, the bowler who defended 19 runs against Pakistan in the super over, opened up on facing India and some of his ex-mates, including Suryakumar Yadav.

With two wins in as many matches, the co-hosts of the tournament, the USA, is sitting at the top of the points table, and a win over India or Ireland in their remaining two games will seal their spot in Super Eight.

Although they looked settled as a unit, taking down India would require plenty more than just a good day of cricket. That, however, is not even the biggest worry for Netravalkar, who admits feeling a bit emotional going against the country he represented at the U-19 level.&nbsp;

Speaking to the ANI news agency, Netravalkar said India is the top team in the world and that playing against them would be a huge learning curve for the cricket’s newbies. &nbsp;&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/explained-why-pakistans-loss-to-usa-in-t20-world-cup-good-for-cricket-in-america-729709">Explained: Why Pakistan’s loss to USA in T20 World Cup is good for cricket in America</a>

“It is one of the top teams in the world. So, obviously, we will get to watch and learn how they play and how they approach.&nbsp;

“I had played with a few players in the team (Team India) as a child, like Suryakumar Yadav. We played together since U15. So, it would feel good to meet them. I am happy for them; it would also be an emotional moment for me. It would be a good challenge for us...My focus would be to see what is my role in this team (Team USA)...I will give my best for my team and I will try to execute my plan and also enjoy my game,” Netravalkar said.

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<h2>Harmeet speaks on beating Pakistan</h2>

Harmeet Singh and Netravalkar were part of India’s Under-19 World Cup squads in 2012 and 2010, respectively, and switched bases to the US later on, in search of better prospects.

However, having plied their trade in the USA Cricket Team for some time now, they know what it meant for them to win over the former champions like Pakistan.&nbsp;

Also, considering their form lately (having beaten Bangladesh in home T20Is and knocking Canada in their tournament opener), Team USA walked in with their heads held high against Pakistan.

"We have been playing really well for the last few months... We knew Pakistan had recently lost 2 tournaments and T20 is a format that works on momentum... When we had to play against Pakistan, we had nothing to lose, nevertheless, we played our best game,” Harmeet Singh said in a chat with ANI.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Team India's next game is against arch-rivals Pakistan in New York on Sunday (June 9).&nbsp;

USA’s win over Pakistan at the 2024 T20 World Cup stage was the mother of all upsets, and what stood out was that it was mostly an 'Indian' team. Several Indian-origin players on the American team seem to have enjoyed the victory a lot.

USA’s win over Pakistan at the 2024 T20 World Cup stage was the mother of all upsets, and what stood out was that it was mostly an 'Indian' team. Several Indian-origin players on the American team seem to have enjoyed the victory a lot. However, their next clash is against Team India at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday (June 12), and Saurabh Netravalkar, the bowler who defended 19 runs against Pakistan in the super over, opened up on facing India and some of his ex-mates, including Suryakumar Yadav. With two wins in as many matches, the co-hosts of the tournament, the USA, is sitting at the top of the points table, and a win over India or Ireland in their remaining two games will seal their spot in Super Eight. Although they looked settled as a unit, taking down India would require plenty more than just a good day of cricket. That, however, is not even the biggest worry for Netravalkar, who admits feeling a bit emotional going against the country he represented at the U-19 level. Speaking to the ANI news agency, Netravalkar said India is the top team in the world and that playing against them would be a huge learning curve for the cricket’s newbies. ALSO READ: Explained: Why Pakistan’s loss to USA in T20 World Cup is good for cricket in America “It is one of the top teams in the world. So, obviously, we will get to watch and learn how they play and how they approach. “I had played with a few players in the team (Team India) as a child, like Suryakumar Yadav. We played together since U15. So, it would feel good to meet them. I am happy for them; it would also be an emotional moment for me. It would be a good challenge for us...My focus would be to see what is my role in this team (Team USA)...I will give my best for my team and I will try to execute my plan and also enjoy my game,” Netravalkar said. #WATCH | New York: On Team USA's next match against Team India in #T20WorldCup24, USA Cricketer, Saurabh Netravalkar says, "...It is one of the top teams in the world. So, obviously we will get to watch and learn how they play, how they approach. I had played with a few players… pic.twitter.com/ZS6KMQINl6 — ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2024 × Harmeet speaks on beating Pakistan Harmeet Singh and Netravalkar were part of India’s Under-19 World Cup squads in 2012 and 2010, respectively, and switched bases to the US later on, in search of better prospects. However, having plied their trade in the USA Cricket Team for some time now, they know what it meant for them to win over the former champions like Pakistan. Also, considering their form lately (having beaten Bangladesh in home T20Is and knocking Canada in their tournament opener), Team USA walked in with their heads held high against Pakistan. "We have been playing really well for the last few months... We knew Pakistan had recently lost 2 tournaments and T20 is a format that works on momentum... When we had to play against Pakistan, we had nothing to lose, nevertheless, we played our best game,” Harmeet Singh said in a chat with ANI. #WATCH | New York: On USA beating Pakistan in the #T20WorldCup24, USA player Harmeet Singh says, "We have been playing really well for the last few months... We knew Pakistan had recently lost 2 tournaments and T20 is a format that works on momentum... When we had to play against… pic.twitter.com/oqDNMYFEFg — ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2024 × Meanwhile, Team India's next game is against arch-rivals Pakistan in New York on Sunday (June 9).

T20 World Cup: Indians vs India in New York - USA's Netravalkar opens up on facing Men in Blue

Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah starred in a close win for Bangladesh over Sri Lanka in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas. Dallas in Texas witnessed another close tie in this competition as Bangladesh walked away with crucial two points in their tournament opener with a two-wicket win. During the first innings, seamer Mustafizur Rahman and leg spinner Rishad Hossain picked three wickets each, reducing Sri Lanka to a below-par score.

Bangladesh won the toss and sent Sri Lanka into batting first. Keeper-batter Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis departed early inside the Powerplay. Pathum Nissanka kept the run rate intact with a stunning show, scoring 47 off 28 balls with seven fours and a six.&nbsp;

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At least until the middle stage, Sri Lanka looked like posting a decent total on the board, but newcomer Rishad spoiled their plans with three quick wickets, reducing them to 109 for six inside 17 overs. That, however, was enough for Bangladesh to pull the momentum to their side as they restricted Sri Lanka to 124 for nine in 20 overs.

<h2>Thushara shines but Sri Lanka falters</h2>

Bangladesh got off to the worst possible start, losing three wickets up front, including both openers and Captain Najmul Shanto. Seasoned campaigner Litton Das and batter Hridoy bailed the team out of trouble with a 63-run stand for the fourth wicket, putting Bangladesh back in line for the run chase.&nbsp;

Later, a flurry of wickets during the middle overs brought Sri Lanka back into the reckoning, but that didn't help the cause, as the experience of all-rounder Mahmudullah worked wonders for the Tigers.&nbsp;

Even after losing eight wickets, Mahmudullah kept his cool and played smart cricket to see his team home in this Clash of the Asians in the USA.&nbsp;

While Bangladesh got off to a flyer in this competition, with two losses in two matches, Sri Lanka’s campaign in the Americas looks to end sooner than expected.&nbsp;

In Group D, South Africa leads (with two points and better NRR than others), and Sri Lanka sits at the bottom with zero points thus far.

To qualify for the Super Eight, the Island Nation must win their remaining two matches against the Netherlands and Nepal, hoping for the Proteas to win their remaining games and other results to fall in their favour.&nbsp;

Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah starred in a close win for Bangladesh over Sri Lanka in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas. Dallas in Texas witnessed another close tie in this competition as Bangladesh walked away with crucial two points in their tournament opener with a two-wicket win.

Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah starred in a close win for Bangladesh over Sri Lanka in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas. Dallas in Texas witnessed another close tie in this competition as Bangladesh walked away with crucial two points in their tournament opener with a two-wicket win. During the first innings, seamer Mustafizur Rahman and leg spinner Rishad Hossain picked three wickets each, reducing Sri Lanka to a below-par score. Bangladesh won the toss and sent Sri Lanka into batting first. Keeper-batter Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis departed early inside the Powerplay. Pathum Nissanka kept the run rate intact with a stunning show, scoring 47 off 28 balls with seven fours and a six. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Gurbaz, bowlers star in historic win for Afghanistan over New Zealand At least until the middle stage, Sri Lanka looked like posting a decent total on the board, but newcomer Rishad spoiled their plans with three quick wickets, reducing them to 109 for six inside 17 overs. That, however, was enough for Bangladesh to pull the momentum to their side as they restricted Sri Lanka to 124 for nine in 20 overs. Thushara shines but Sri Lanka falters Bangladesh got off to the worst possible start, losing three wickets up front, including both openers and Captain Najmul Shanto. Seasoned campaigner Litton Das and batter Hridoy bailed the team out of trouble with a 63-run stand for the fourth wicket, putting Bangladesh back in line for the run chase. Later, a flurry of wickets during the middle overs brought Sri Lanka back into the reckoning, but that didn't help the cause, as the experience of all-rounder Mahmudullah worked wonders for the Tigers. Even after losing eight wickets, Mahmudullah kept his cool and played smart cricket to see his team home in this Clash of the Asians in the USA. While Bangladesh got off to a flyer in this competition, with two losses in two matches, Sri Lanka’s campaign in the Americas looks to end sooner than expected. In Group D, South Africa leads (with two points and better NRR than others), and Sri Lanka sits at the bottom with zero points thus far. To qualify for the Super Eight, the Island Nation must win their remaining two matches against the Netherlands and Nepal, hoping for the Proteas to win their remaining games and other results to fall in their favour.

Hridoy, Mahmudullah keep cool to see Bangladesh through in close win over Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

When the batters were making headlines for scoring over 250 runs in 20 overs for fun during the recently-concluded IPL 2024, none of those involved in smashing sixes complained, but when the playing conditions got tougher to bat, all took to their social media to complain about the pitches. Heinrich Klaasen - the most fearless T20 batter going around, feels the batters must adjust to playing at the newly built Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York during the 2024 T20 World Cup.

With the New York pitch&nbsp;drawing flak for playing slow and not up to the international standards, Klaasen asked those who enjoyed batting in the IPL should put in hard yards to score runs on these ‘difficult pitches’.&nbsp;

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During South Africa’s campaign opener against Sri Lanka at this venue, the Proteas dismissed Sri Lanka on 77 – their lowest total in the T20 WCs. Anrich Nortje, who picked four wickets for just seven runs in four overs, said ‘he didn’t think there was anything wrong with the wickets and that they were just different.

"At the IPL, no one really complained about 270 plays 270. Now the bowlers are getting conditions a little bit more in their favour, so I think it's just getting the balance right," Klaasen said.&nbsp;

"The batters need to suck it up as well. It's not always going to be a 200 wicket, and you have to play a little bit smarter cricket to get over the line. We don't mind if the bowlers got something in it; that makes some good entertaining cricket, and you have to use your cricket brain a little bit. It's just getting the balance right, too flat and too bowler-friendly. That's obviously why the groundsman gets paid the big bucks,” he added.

<h2>'We need to make peace with it’</h2>

Explaining further, Klaasen said all the batters have experienced such conditions before and must go back to recollecting those memories of how they performed at that time.&nbsp;

"We've got experience playing in these types of conditions now, so we just need to go back into the memory bank and take some responsibility that it might not be a wicket that we can just tee off and hit boundaries," he said. "We need to play some clever cricket and need to make peace with that."

"You can still hit boundaries. If you play on one side of the field, it's not that big, and so you can still hit boundaries,” he continued.&nbsp;

South Africa will face the Netherlands on Saturday (June 8).&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

When the batters were making headlines for scoring over 250 runs in 20 overs for fun during the recently-concluded IPL 2024, none of those involved in smashing sixes complained, but when the playing conditions got tougher to bat, all took to their social media to complain about the pitches.

When the batters were making headlines for scoring over 250 runs in 20 overs for fun during the recently-concluded IPL 2024, none of those involved in smashing sixes complained, but when the playing conditions got tougher to bat, all took to their social media to complain about the pitches. Heinrich Klaasen - the most fearless T20 batter going around, feels the batters must adjust to playing at the newly built Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York during the 2024 T20 World Cup. With the New York pitch drawing flak for playing slow and not up to the international standards, Klaasen asked those who enjoyed batting in the IPL should put in hard yards to score runs on these ‘difficult pitches’. ALSO READ: Worry mounts for Australia as Mitchell Starc suffers injury scare ahead of England tie at T20 World Cup During South Africa’s campaign opener against Sri Lanka at this venue, the Proteas dismissed Sri Lanka on 77 – their lowest total in the T20 WCs. Anrich Nortje, who picked four wickets for just seven runs in four overs, said ‘he didn’t think there was anything wrong with the wickets and that they were just different. "At the IPL, no one really complained about 270 plays 270. Now the bowlers are getting conditions a little bit more in their favour, so I think it's just getting the balance right," Klaasen said. "The batters need to suck it up as well. It's not always going to be a 200 wicket, and you have to play a little bit smarter cricket to get over the line. We don't mind if the bowlers got something in it; that makes some good entertaining cricket, and you have to use your cricket brain a little bit. It's just getting the balance right, too flat and too bowler-friendly. That's obviously why the groundsman gets paid the big bucks,” he added. 'We need to make peace with it’ Explaining further, Klaasen said all the batters have experienced such conditions before and must go back to recollecting those memories of how they performed at that time. "We've got experience playing in these types of conditions now, so we just need to go back into the memory bank and take some responsibility that it might not be a wicket that we can just tee off and hit boundaries," he said. "We need to play some clever cricket and need to make peace with that." "You can still hit boundaries. If you play on one side of the field, it's not that big, and so you can still hit boundaries,” he continued. South Africa will face the Netherlands on Saturday (June 8). (With inputs from agencies)

T20 WC - At IPL, no one complained about 270-run wickets: Klaasen to batters on adjusting to New York pitch

In the middle of the newly-built Nassau County Cricket Stadium (in New York) facing flak for producing sub-standard wickets and playing outfield, somewhere in the southern part of the USA in Dallas, Texas, cricket seemed to find a new home. The co-hosts of the 2024 T20 World Cup, the USA tasted their biggest-ever win in cricket on Thursday (June 6) by beating former winners Pakistan in a super over thriller, which was horrendous to watch for the Pakistani fans but fell in favour of cricket winning in America.

Cricket is still a growing sport in that part of the world, and the USA taking an early lead in the group headlined by two Asian giants – India and Pakistan, speaks a lot about their rise in this brief period. The USA entered the tournament on the back of their maiden T20I series win over Bangladesh. While knocking neighbours Canada in their tournament opener on June 2 strengthened their chances of going beyond the group stage.&nbsp;

Aaron Jones became a household name after demolishing the Canadian bowling attack with his unbeaten 94 off 40, which included ten massive sixes. That inning, however, entered the record books, as Jones became the batter with the most runs in a successful run chase in Men’s T20 WC.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-usa-captain-monank-patel-shifts-attention-to-india-after-mauling-pakistan-729651">T20 World Cup: USA Captain Monank Patel shifts attention to India after mauling Pakistan</a>

With Pakistan facing them next, the USA had their plans set and placed well, and the only thing they required to do was execute it to perfection – which, to everyone’s surprise, they did and beat Pakistan in a super over.

At Dallas in Texas, the USA bowled first and reduced Pakistan to 26 for three inside the Powerplay. Besides denting their momentum and ego to some extent, the USA continued bowling tight lines, putting Pakistan captain Babar Azam under tremendous pressure. As a result, he failed to capitalise, scoring almost a run-a-ball 43 off 42 deliveries, hitting two sixes and five fours.&nbsp;

While Shadab Khan pressed his case for retention in the XI despite mediocre bowling lately with his 25-ball 40 knock, none of the batters could get going in the first innings.&nbsp;

On the other hand Nosthush Kenjige was the best bowler for USA, returning with three wickets, while Indian-origin Saurabh Netravalkar picked two wickets to restrict Pakistan to 159 for seven in 20 overs.

<h2>The failed attempt</h2>

Everyone hyped Pakistan’s four-men pace attack, including Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, but none could break through the USA’s batting line-up. Forget Shadab Khan’s figures, even the pacers failed to threaten the inexperienced batting attack.&nbsp;

While Amir, Naseem and Haris picked a wicket each, USA’s captain Monank Patel’s heroics led USA to close in the gap and go for the win. Following Rauf’s last over, where he conceded 14 runs, including four off the last ball (when five runs were required), the match went into the super over.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-babar-azam-rues-collective-failure-for-pakistans-shocking-loss-to-usa-729610">T20 World Cup: Babar Azam rues collective failure for Pakistan's shocking loss to USA</a>

A nation busy with gearing up for the Celtics vs Mavericks NBA final later in the day suddenly switched the channel to watch its country pulling off the greatest upset in the tournament history. A few minutes later, that dream became a reality as the USA emerged victorious in this cliffhanger of a game.

Out of nowhere, the crowd and millions watching the TV worldwide couldn’t believe what happened. In a fraction of a second, cricket made headlines all across America, something the International Cricket Council (ICC) was eagerly waiting to happen.&nbsp;

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The boost that cricket received in the US since the last night was incredible, and with the USA facing cricketing giants India in their next tie in New York, the engagement and craze is set to put the game on fire. However, a high-octane India vs Pakistan match – the marquee clash of any ICC tournament on Sunday, June 9) will serve the purpose too.

<h3>Cricket’s rise in the West</h3>

America and Canada alongside a handful of associate nations worldwide, participating in the 20-team tournament look like the right way to go for cricket.&nbsp;

Considering cricket is included in the LA28 Olympic Programme (the format remains unclear), engagement and popularity remain the crucial parameters, and such results are just the right thing to happen to this sport and country at the same time.&nbsp;

Although the tournament had just started, who knows what is in store for the USA – the hosts of the 2024 T20 World Cup?&nbsp;

In the middle of the newly-built Nassau County Cricket Stadium (in New York) facing flak for producing sub-standard wickets and playing outfield, somewhere in the southern part of the USA in Dallas, Texas, cricket seemed to find a new home.

In the middle of the newly-built Nassau County Cricket Stadium (in New York) facing flak for producing sub-standard wickets and playing outfield, somewhere in the southern part of the USA in Dallas, Texas, cricket seemed to find a new home. The co-hosts of the 2024 T20 World Cup, the USA tasted their biggest-ever win in cricket on Thursday (June 6) by beating former winners Pakistan in a super over thriller, which was horrendous to watch for the Pakistani fans but fell in favour of cricket winning in America. Cricket is still a growing sport in that part of the world, and the USA taking an early lead in the group headlined by two Asian giants – India and Pakistan, speaks a lot about their rise in this brief period. The USA entered the tournament on the back of their maiden T20I series win over Bangladesh. While knocking neighbours Canada in their tournament opener on June 2 strengthened their chances of going beyond the group stage. Aaron Jones became a household name after demolishing the Canadian bowling attack with his unbeaten 94 off 40, which included ten massive sixes. That inning, however, entered the record books, as Jones became the batter with the most runs in a successful run chase in Men’s T20 WC. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: USA Captain Monank Patel shifts attention to India after mauling Pakistan With Pakistan facing them next, the USA had their plans set and placed well, and the only thing they required to do was execute it to perfection – which, to everyone’s surprise, they did and beat Pakistan in a super over. At Dallas in Texas, the USA bowled first and reduced Pakistan to 26 for three inside the Powerplay. Besides denting their momentum and ego to some extent, the USA continued bowling tight lines, putting Pakistan captain Babar Azam under tremendous pressure. As a result, he failed to capitalise, scoring almost a run-a-ball 43 off 42 deliveries, hitting two sixes and five fours. While Shadab Khan pressed his case for retention in the XI despite mediocre bowling lately with his 25-ball 40 knock, none of the batters could get going in the first innings. On the other hand Nosthush Kenjige was the best bowler for USA, returning with three wickets, while Indian-origin Saurabh Netravalkar picked two wickets to restrict Pakistan to 159 for seven in 20 overs. The failed attempt Everyone hyped Pakistan’s four-men pace attack, including Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, but none could break through the USA’s batting line-up. Forget Shadab Khan’s figures, even the pacers failed to threaten the inexperienced batting attack. While Amir, Naseem and Haris picked a wicket each, USA’s captain Monank Patel’s heroics led USA to close in the gap and go for the win. Following Rauf’s last over, where he conceded 14 runs, including four off the last ball (when five runs were required), the match went into the super over. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Babar Azam rues collective failure for Pakistan's shocking loss to USA A nation busy with gearing up for the Celtics vs Mavericks NBA final later in the day suddenly switched the channel to watch its country pulling off the greatest upset in the tournament history. A few minutes later, that dream became a reality as the USA emerged victorious in this cliffhanger of a game. Out of nowhere, the crowd and millions watching the TV worldwide couldn’t believe what happened. In a fraction of a second, cricket made headlines all across America, something the International Cricket Council (ICC) was eagerly waiting to happen. The @ICC New York Fan Park reacts to a memorable @usacricket victory. One for the history books as they secure an unbelievable Super Over win against Pakistan in the #T20WorldCup 👏👏👏 Yep, cricket has landed in the US. pic.twitter.com/HpCQwhFodF — Henry Breckenridge (@HenryBreck) June 6, 2024 × The boost that cricket received in the US since the last night was incredible, and with the USA facing cricketing giants India in their next tie in New York, the engagement and craze is set to put the game on fire. However, a high-octane India vs Pakistan match – the marquee clash of any ICC tournament on Sunday, June 9) will serve the purpose too. Cricket’s rise in the West America and Canada alongside a handful of associate nations worldwide, participating in the 20-team tournament look like the right way to go for cricket. Considering cricket is included in the LA28 Olympic Programme (the format remains unclear), engagement and popularity remain the crucial parameters, and such results are just the right thing to happen to this sport and country at the same time. Although the tournament had just started, who knows what is in store for the USA – the hosts of the 2024 T20 World Cup?

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