<p>Two batting stalwarts across formats in the past decade, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, gear up for the showdown in the Caribbean, with India facing South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final on Saturday in Barbados. Having served Indian cricket for over 15 years and won two ICC titles each, Virat and Rohit, knowing less about what the future holds for them, could be seen playing a T20 World Cup for the last time.</p>

<p>Although none has commented anything about their T20I future, neither did the media try getting under their skin, but one can believe that both have perhaps reached the pinnacle in this format; if India wins their second T20 world title this time, what’s a better occasion to bow out than now?</p>

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<p>Rohit and Virat have seen it all in cricket – agony, ecstasy, heartbreaks and whatnot. With both being at the helm of the things in India’s countless failed campaigns since 2013, when India last won an ICC title (Champions Trophy), the two greats must be eager to end the trophy drought and walk away with their heads held high.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, considering a change in the leadership and the backroom staff following this T20 World Cup, plenty will alter. Regardless of the result in the final against the Proteas, Rohit might continue to lead in the Tests and ODIs until the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, with chances of a new captain replacing him afterwards.</p>

<p>To back this, per the latest reports, Gautam Gambhir – the top contender to replace Dravid as Team India head coach, is said to have put out five conditions before accepting the offer, one of which reads that if India fails to win the eight-team competition next year, four senior players, including Virat, Rohit, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami, will be shown the door.</p>

<p>Not that the incoming coach has an agenda on the head, but the idea is to prepare a team with the right blend of experienced and young cricketers for the next 50-over World Cup in 2027, which was also one of the five conditions he laid.</p>

<h2>Eye on 2026 T20 World Cup</h2>

<p>In between all of this, India would co-host the next T20 World Cup two years later in 2026.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Given Rohit would be 39 by then, and Kohli would be 37, the selectors and the new backroom staff might want to back the youngsters at the top, considering the unbelievable pool of talent India has.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, with all eyes on the mega clash against the Proteas this time, Virat and Rohit will again look to put the Men in Blue off to a flyer. Although Rohit has been among runs, having scored two fifties in the previous two outings, veteran Virat hasn’t looked in his element.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit made his T20 World Cup debut in 2007, while Kohli played his first T20 WC five years later in 2012.</p>


Two batting stalwarts across formats in the past decade, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, gear up for the showdown in the Caribbean, with India facing South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final on Saturday in Barbados.

Two batting stalwarts across formats in the past decade, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, gear up for the showdown in the Caribbean, with India facing South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final on Saturday in Barbados. Having served Indian cricket for over 15 years and won two ICC titles each, Virat and Rohit, knowing less about what the future holds for them, could be seen playing a T20 World Cup for the last time. Although none has commented anything about their T20I future, neither did the media try getting under their skin, but one can believe that both have perhaps reached the pinnacle in this format; if India wins their second T20 world title this time, what’s a better occasion to bow out than now? ALSO READ: Logistical challenges hit T20 WC before India-South Africa final as Proteas team landing delayed in Barbados Rohit and Virat have seen it all in cricket – agony, ecstasy, heartbreaks and whatnot. With both being at the helm of the things in India’s countless failed campaigns since 2013, when India last won an ICC title (Champions Trophy), the two greats must be eager to end the trophy drought and walk away with their heads held high. Meanwhile, considering a change in the leadership and the backroom staff following this T20 World Cup, plenty will alter. Regardless of the result in the final against the Proteas, Rohit might continue to lead in the Tests and ODIs until the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, with chances of a new captain replacing him afterwards. To back this, per the latest reports, Gautam Gambhir – the top contender to replace Dravid as Team India head coach, is said to have put out five conditions before accepting the offer, one of which reads that if India fails to win the eight-team competition next year, four senior players, including Virat, Rohit, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami, will be shown the door. Not that the incoming coach has an agenda on the head, but the idea is to prepare a team with the right blend of experienced and young cricketers for the next 50-over World Cup in 2027, which was also one of the five conditions he laid. Eye on 2026 T20 World Cup In between all of this, India would co-host the next T20 World Cup two years later in 2026. Given Rohit would be 39 by then, and Kohli would be 37, the selectors and the new backroom staff might want to back the youngsters at the top, considering the unbelievable pool of talent India has. However, with all eyes on the mega clash against the Proteas this time, Virat and Rohit will again look to put the Men in Blue off to a flyer. Although Rohit has been among runs, having scored two fifties in the previous two outings, veteran Virat hasn’t looked in his element. Rohit made his T20 World Cup debut in 2007, while Kohli played his first T20 WC five years later in 2012.

Is India-South Africa Final the last dance for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in T20 WCs? Perhaps!

<p>Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar lauded Team India after they beat defending champions England by 68 runs in the T20 World Cup semifinal, in Guyana, and booked a spot in the final&nbsp;(where they will meet South Africa on June 29 in Barbados). After Rohit Sharma-led India thrashed Jos Buttler-led England, Akhtar lauded Team India and revealed that he was 'hurt' when they lost the ODI World Cup 2023 final last year, to Australia. Further, he has backed them to win this time around for 'selfless' captain Rohit Sharma.</p>

<p>“I was always in favour of India winning the tournament. I was hurt last year when India could not win the World Cup as they should not have lost it because they deserved to win,” Akhtar said on his official YouTube channel.</p>

<p>“Rohit Sharma has repeatedly said he wants to make an impact and win the trophy and so, deserves to win the cup. He is a big player, and it should end on a big note. He is a selfless captain, plays for the team and is a complete batter,” Akhtar added.</p>

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<p>Speaking about Rohit, the Indian captain has walked the talk in terms of leading from the front with an aggressive approach (putting the interest of the team without caring for personal milestones). Just like he gave India thundering starts in the ODI WC, Hitman has been doing the same in the ongoing T20 WC in the West Indies and the USA. In the semifinal, he smashed an impressive 39-ball 57 to take India to 171-7. In reply, England folded for 103 in 16.4 overs courtesy of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav sharing three wickets each.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even in the Super 8 clash versus Australia, Rohit led the charge with an attacking 41-ball 92, laced with 8 sixes. Thus, he is India's highest run-getter in the 20-nation mega event, third overall, with 248 runs in eight games at an average of 41.33 and a strike rate of 155.97. Hence, his selfless and fearless approach has set the tone for India in every game. While fielding, he has marshalled the troops with aplomb and made wise moves at regular intervals.</p>

<p>Rohit-led India will lock horns with Aiden Markram-led Proteas in the T20 WC final on Saturday, with both teams being unbeaten so far. The Men in Blue will look to end their 11-year-long ICC title drought with a win in the mega finale in Barbados.</p>


Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar lauded Team India after they beat defending champions England by 68 runs in the T20 World Cup semifinal, in Guyana, and booked a spot in the final (where they will meet South Africa on June 29 in Barbados).

Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar lauded Team India after they beat defending champions England by 68 runs in the T20 World Cup semifinal, in Guyana, and booked a spot in the final (where they will meet South Africa on June 29 in Barbados). After Rohit Sharma-led India thrashed Jos Buttler-led England, Akhtar lauded Team India and revealed that he was 'hurt' when they lost the ODI World Cup 2023 final last year, to Australia. Further, he has backed them to win this time around for 'selfless' captain Rohit Sharma. “I was always in favour of India winning the tournament. I was hurt last year when India could not win the World Cup as they should not have lost it because they deserved to win,” Akhtar said on his official YouTube channel. “Rohit Sharma has repeatedly said he wants to make an impact and win the trophy and so, deserves to win the cup. He is a big player, and it should end on a big note. He is a selfless captain, plays for the team and is a complete batter,” Akhtar added. Also read: T20 WC: R Ashwin wins the internet with HILARIOUS reply to Michael Vaughan after India eliminate England Speaking about Rohit, the Indian captain has walked the talk in terms of leading from the front with an aggressive approach (putting the interest of the team without caring for personal milestones). Just like he gave India thundering starts in the ODI WC, Hitman has been doing the same in the ongoing T20 WC in the West Indies and the USA. In the semifinal, he smashed an impressive 39-ball 57 to take India to 171-7. In reply, England folded for 103 in 16.4 overs courtesy of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav sharing three wickets each. Even in the Super 8 clash versus Australia, Rohit led the charge with an attacking 41-ball 92, laced with 8 sixes. Thus, he is India's highest run-getter in the 20-nation mega event, third overall, with 248 runs in eight games at an average of 41.33 and a strike rate of 155.97. Hence, his selfless and fearless approach has set the tone for India in every game. While fielding, he has marshalled the troops with aplomb and made wise moves at regular intervals. Rohit-led India will lock horns with Aiden Markram-led Proteas in the T20 WC final on Saturday, with both teams being unbeaten so far. The Men in Blue will look to end their 11-year-long ICC title drought with a win in the mega finale in Barbados.

'Was hurt when they lost 2023 ODI WC' - Akhtar lauds Team India, feels 'selfless' Rohit deserves to win T20 WC

<p>India beat England by 68 runs in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2024 edition on Thursday (June 27) at the Province Stadium, Guyana. In a contest which had a delayed start due to rain, and was a stop-start affair for most parts -- also due to a wet outfield, Rohit Sharma-led India were asked to bat first and rode on the captain's 57 and Suryakumar Yadav's 47 to post 171-7. In reply, England folded for 103 in 16.4 overs due to Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav's three-fers each. After the contest, Rohit was seen a relieved man, also&nbsp;being emotional (likely), with Virat Kohli comforting him.</p>

<p><strong>Here is the viral video:</strong></p>

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<p>After a thrashing by eventual winners England in the T20 WC 2022 semifinal, in Adelaide, Rohit's India came out as a more&nbsp;confident unit this time around against the same opposition in Guyana. At one point, India were 40-2 inside the powerplays before Rohit-Surya's 75-run third-wicket stand bailed the team out. Later,&nbsp;Hardik, Jadeja and Axar Patel's vital cameos took them to a challenging 171-7.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In reply, England started confidently riding on captain Jos Buttler's boundaries. However, Axar removed him on his first delivery of the match. Later,&nbsp;Kuldeep also joined the party as the defending champions folded for a mere 103 in 16.4 overs to bow out of the 20-nation event, being held in the West Indies and the USA.</p>

<p>India will now face South Africa -- both being the unbeaten teams in this year's&nbsp;competition -- in the mega final on Saturday (June 29) in Barbados.&nbsp;</p>


India beat England by 68 runs in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2024 edition on Thursday (June 27) at the Province Stadium, Guyana. In a contest which had a delayed start due to rain, and was a stop-start affair for most parts -- also due to a wet outfield, Rohit Sharma-led India were asked to bat first and rode on the captain's 57 and Suryakumar Yadav's 47 to post 171-7.

India beat England by 68 runs in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2024 edition on Thursday (June 27) at the Province Stadium, Guyana. In a contest which had a delayed start due to rain, and was a stop-start affair for most parts -- also due to a wet outfield, Rohit Sharma-led India were asked to bat first and rode on the captain's 57 and Suryakumar Yadav's 47 to post 171-7. In reply, England folded for 103 in 16.4 overs due to Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav's three-fers each. After the contest, Rohit was seen a relieved man, also being emotional (likely), with Virat Kohli comforting him. Here is the viral video: Rohit Sharma crying after the win, Virat Kohli cheering him up. #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/KlgyrCzvES — S I D (@iMSIDPAK) June 27, 2024 × Also read: 'Virat Kohli is.....': Rohit Sharma opines on struggling Indian opener after India reach T20 World Cup final After a thrashing by eventual winners England in the T20 WC 2022 semifinal, in Adelaide, Rohit's India came out as a more confident unit this time around against the same opposition in Guyana. At one point, India were 40-2 inside the powerplays before Rohit-Surya's 75-run third-wicket stand bailed the team out. Later, Hardik, Jadeja and Axar Patel's vital cameos took them to a challenging 171-7. In reply, England started confidently riding on captain Jos Buttler's boundaries. However, Axar removed him on his first delivery of the match. Later, Kuldeep also joined the party as the defending champions folded for a mere 103 in 16.4 overs to bow out of the 20-nation event, being held in the West Indies and the USA. India will now face South Africa -- both being the unbeaten teams in this year's competition -- in the mega final on Saturday (June 29) in Barbados.

WATCH: Virat Kohli comforts a relieved and emotional Rohit Sharma after India reach T20 WC final

<p>India skipper Rohit Sharma has lashed out at former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq for&nbsp;his claims of ball-tempering by Indian bowlers.&nbsp;Rohit replied to the comments on the eve of India's semi-final against England in T20 World Cup on June 27.</p>

<p>"What answer will I give? If you are playing under the sun and the wickets are this dry, the ball will reverse on its own. The ball is reversing for all teams. Not just for us. Sometimes, it's important to open your mind. You have to understand where we are playing. We are not playing in England or Australia," skipper Rohit said.</p>

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<p>After India's win against Australia in Super 8 clash, Inzamam had said that reverse swing by Arshdeep Singh during match vs Australia was unusual.</p>

<p>"Arshdeep Singh, when he was bowling the 15th over, the ball was reversing. is it too early (for reverse swing) with the new ball? This means the ball was ready for reverse swing by the 12th or the 13th over. Umpires should keep their eyes open (to spot) these things...If it was Pakistani bowlers (reverse swinging the ball) this would have been a big issue. We know reverse swing very well and if Arshdeep can come in the 15th over and start reversing the ball, it means some serious work had been done before," the former Pak skipper had said on a TV channel debate.</p>

<p>This is not the first time former Pakistan cricketers have made such&nbsp;bizarre claims against India.</p>

<p>In the 2023 ODI World Cup, Hasan Raza had said&nbsp;that India have planted chips inside the balls and hence their pacers were more successful than other teams.</p>

<p>Nonetheless, India are all set to face England in the rematch of 2022 T20 World Cup semis. It is to be noted that India had lost that match by 10 wickets while England went to become the champions.</p>


India skipper Rohit Sharma has lashed out at former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq for his claims of ball-tempering by Indian bowlers. Rohit replied to the comments on the eve of India's semi-final against England in T20 World Cup on June 27.

India skipper Rohit Sharma has lashed out at former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq for his claims of ball-tempering by Indian bowlers. Rohit replied to the comments on the eve of India's semi-final against England in T20 World Cup on June 27. "What answer will I give? If you are playing under the sun and the wickets are this dry, the ball will reverse on its own. The ball is reversing for all teams. Not just for us. Sometimes, it's important to open your mind. You have to understand where we are playing. We are not playing in England or Australia," skipper Rohit said. Also Read: T20 World Cup 2024: Former Pak pacer Shoaib Akhtar backs India to win the tournament. Here's Why After India's win against Australia in Super 8 clash, Inzamam had said that reverse swing by Arshdeep Singh during match vs Australia was unusual. "Arshdeep Singh, when he was bowling the 15th over, the ball was reversing. is it too early (for reverse swing) with the new ball? This means the ball was ready for reverse swing by the 12th or the 13th over. Umpires should keep their eyes open (to spot) these things...If it was Pakistani bowlers (reverse swinging the ball) this would have been a big issue. We know reverse swing very well and if Arshdeep can come in the 15th over and start reversing the ball, it means some serious work had been done before," the former Pak skipper had said on a TV channel debate. This is not the first time former Pakistan cricketers have made such bizarre claims against India. In the 2023 ODI World Cup, Hasan Raza had said that India have planted chips inside the balls and hence their pacers were more successful than other teams. Nonetheless, India are all set to face England in the rematch of 2022 T20 World Cup semis. It is to be noted that India had lost that match by 10 wickets while England went to become the champions.

T20 World Cup 2024: 'Open your mind,' says India skipper Rohit on Inzamam's ball-tempering allegation

<p>India’s World Cup winner, Kapil Dev, revealed the mantra behind how top teams stand tall in ICC events, mainly the World Cups. With Rohit Sharma-led India Team side plying its trade in the ongoing 2024 T20 WC in the Americas, Kapil feels everyone has a role to play in the side, and though every team's tactics are centric around their star players, playing together will only benefit in the end.</p>

<p>“Why talk about only Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, or Kuldeep Yadav? Everybody has a role to play. Their job is to win the tournament,” Kapil said in a chat with PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“To win a match, an odd person can come out, but to win a tournament everybody has to work together. If we are going to depend on Bumrah or Arshdeep, then you are going to lose it.</p>

<p>“Let’s talk about the team. That gives you a better perspective rather than the odd player. Yes, main player is there, and we can go around him. But everybody has to chip in to win the World Cup,” Kapil continued.</p>

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<p>Talking about the Indian Team that is unbeaten in the tournament, with the semis clash against England looming, Kapil feels the current crop of cricketers are fittest, calling them hardworking and fantastic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He even talked about ace players, including Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Kapil went an extra yard while mentioning Bumrah, saying he is 1000 times better than the India great.</p>

<p>“Bumrah is 1000 times better than me,” Kapil said. “These young boys are far better than us. We had more experience. They are better. They are very good. Outstanding. They are fitter. They are much more hardworking. They are fantastic.”</p>

<h2>India’s bowling on top</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Bumrah has been India’s best bet thus far in the tournament. The right-arm seamer is on the top of his game, picking 11 wickets in six matches at an economy of nearly four.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Right from India’s first game against Ireland to their last Super 8 match against Australia, Bumrah has helped the Men in Blue reign supreme with the new ball and during death overs.</p>

<p>Alongside him, Kuldeep Yadav is another player flourishing through the ranks in this edition, with Rohit banking on his bowling unit to deliver throughout.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India’s World Cup winner, Kapil Dev, revealed the mantra behind how top teams stand tall in ICC events, mainly the World Cups. With Rohit Sharma-led India Team side plying its trade in the ongoing 2024 T20 WC in the Americas, Kapil feels everyone has a role to play in the side, and though every team's tactics are centric around their star players, playing together will only benefit in the end.

India’s World Cup winner, Kapil Dev, revealed the mantra behind how top teams stand tall in ICC events, mainly the World Cups. With Rohit Sharma-led India Team side plying its trade in the ongoing 2024 T20 WC in the Americas, Kapil feels everyone has a role to play in the side, and though every team's tactics are centric around their star players, playing together will only benefit in the end. “Why talk about only Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, or Kuldeep Yadav? Everybody has a role to play. Their job is to win the tournament,” Kapil said in a chat with PTI. “To win a match, an odd person can come out, but to win a tournament everybody has to work together. If we are going to depend on Bumrah or Arshdeep, then you are going to lose it. “Let’s talk about the team. That gives you a better perspective rather than the odd player. Yes, main player is there, and we can go around him. But everybody has to chip in to win the World Cup,” Kapil continued. ALSO READ: David Warner passes opening baton to ‘dynamite’ Jake Fraser-McGurk after Australia's T20 WC exit Talking about the Indian Team that is unbeaten in the tournament, with the semis clash against England looming, Kapil feels the current crop of cricketers are fittest, calling them hardworking and fantastic. He even talked about ace players, including Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Kapil went an extra yard while mentioning Bumrah, saying he is 1000 times better than the India great. “Bumrah is 1000 times better than me,” Kapil said. “These young boys are far better than us. We had more experience. They are better. They are very good. Outstanding. They are fitter. They are much more hardworking. They are fantastic.” India’s bowling on top Meanwhile, Bumrah has been India’s best bet thus far in the tournament. The right-arm seamer is on the top of his game, picking 11 wickets in six matches at an economy of nearly four. Right from India’s first game against Ireland to their last Super 8 match against Australia, Bumrah has helped the Men in Blue reign supreme with the new ball and during death overs. Alongside him, Kuldeep Yadav is another player flourishing through the ranks in this edition, with Rohit banking on his bowling unit to deliver throughout. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Talk about team and not one player’ – Kapil Dev’s suggestion to Rohit's Indian Team on how to win World Cup

<p>Jos Buttler feels the defending champions will be under pressure against Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team in the marquee 2024 T20 World Cup semis clash in Guyana on Thursday (June 27). While England lost a few games in the lead-up to this match, the Indian Team is unbeaten thus far, winning six games on the trot. Buttler said he is in awe of Rohit and his team’s run this time, admitting England will deploy the same attacking approach in the all-important knockout.</p>

<p>England played some of the top teams this time, including Australia in the group stage and West Indies and South Africa in the Super 8s, winning against the co-hosts and going down to the other two. Taking on India in the semis, Buttler and England must be on top of their game to ensure they repeat the 2022 result.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I think you plan everything to go well and, of course, there will be time in the game when you are playing such a good team like India. You will be under pressure, and you will be forced to be reactive and try and throw the punches back.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This time we are playing against a very different India side and the way Rohit leads his team and how he bats especially," Buttler said in a video posted by the England Cricket Board on their website.</p>

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<p>The English Captain praised India, saying their aggressive approach has kept them ahead of everyone in this format, reflecting the confidence in their cricket. Buttler admitted England would consider the conditions (considering the rain threat) while planning their game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They play with a hell of a lot of freedom, so they will be very aggressive, which probably was a shift for them after the tournament, and they played like that in the 50-over World Cup as well.</p>

<p>“I think they are very confident in that style of play and, yes, we need to be ready for that. Like every other game, we sort of have to assess the conditions and how the wicket will play or what will be the good score. But we know that they will be aggressive, and we will do the same,” Buttler added.</p>

<h2>Buttler remembers 2022 semis</h2>

<p>Recalling how things unfolded the last time these two teams met in a T20 World Cup semis (in 2022), Buttler said that was one of the best games he played for his team in white-ball cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>England chased 170 plus in Adelaide with ten wickets remaining, with Buttler and now-retired Alex Hales completing respective fifties.</p>

<p>Pressing on how important it is to start well against a team like India, Buttler said, "Great memories and a very special day. One of the great games in the England shirt and the standout moments were getting Surya out as he was having an unbelievable tournament, so that was up there. And the chase as well, getting off to a good start in those kinds of chases in the semi-final and to get that sort of start was vital and the start in the first over which settled me down."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Jos Buttler feels the defending champions will be under pressure against Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team in the marquee 2024 T20 World Cup semis clash in Guyana on Thursday (June 27).

Jos Buttler feels the defending champions will be under pressure against Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team in the marquee 2024 T20 World Cup semis clash in Guyana on Thursday (June 27). While England lost a few games in the lead-up to this match, the Indian Team is unbeaten thus far, winning six games on the trot. Buttler said he is in awe of Rohit and his team’s run this time, admitting England will deploy the same attacking approach in the all-important knockout. England played some of the top teams this time, including Australia in the group stage and West Indies and South Africa in the Super 8s, winning against the co-hosts and going down to the other two. Taking on India in the semis, Buttler and England must be on top of their game to ensure they repeat the 2022 result. “I think you plan everything to go well and, of course, there will be time in the game when you are playing such a good team like India. You will be under pressure, and you will be forced to be reactive and try and throw the punches back. “This time we are playing against a very different India side and the way Rohit leads his team and how he bats especially," Buttler said in a video posted by the England Cricket Board on their website. ALSO READ: Ind vs Eng, T20 WC 2024 semifinal: What happened during previous India vs England face-off? The English Captain praised India, saying their aggressive approach has kept them ahead of everyone in this format, reflecting the confidence in their cricket. Buttler admitted England would consider the conditions (considering the rain threat) while planning their game. “They play with a hell of a lot of freedom, so they will be very aggressive, which probably was a shift for them after the tournament, and they played like that in the 50-over World Cup as well. “I think they are very confident in that style of play and, yes, we need to be ready for that. Like every other game, we sort of have to assess the conditions and how the wicket will play or what will be the good score. But we know that they will be aggressive, and we will do the same,” Buttler added. Buttler remembers 2022 semis Recalling how things unfolded the last time these two teams met in a T20 World Cup semis (in 2022), Buttler said that was one of the best games he played for his team in white-ball cricket. England chased 170 plus in Adelaide with ten wickets remaining, with Buttler and now-retired Alex Hales completing respective fifties. Pressing on how important it is to start well against a team like India, Buttler said, "Great memories and a very special day. One of the great games in the England shirt and the standout moments were getting Surya out as he was having an unbelievable tournament, so that was up there. And the chase as well, getting off to a good start in those kinds of chases in the semi-final and to get that sort of start was vital and the start in the first over which settled me down." (With inputs from agencies)

T20 WC: ‘This time we playing against a different Indian Team’ – Jos Buttler ahead of marquee semis clash

<p>Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are at the fag ends of their glorious international careers. Both have been the stalwarts of Indian cricket and remain the fulcrum of the national side across formats. Ahead of India's T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal versus defending champions England, on Thursday (June 27) in Guyana, former Indian captain Kapil Dev opened up on Rohit and Kohli and pointed out the&nbsp;cheese and chalk nature of the superstar duo.</p>

<p>Rohit and Kohli have a plethora of runs for India in all forms of the game. There is a lot of difference between the two; in terms of playing style and physical appearance. While Kohli relies on fitness and speed, Rohit's lazy elegance and calm approach bodes well for the team. Kapil, in a recent event, decoded the differences between the two, saying 'Rohit doesn't jump around like Kohli and knows his limitations'.</p>

<h2><strong>'If&nbsp;Kohli can lift 150-250 kg dumbbells,&nbsp;doesn't mean Rohit should do the same'</strong></h2>

<p>In an ABP News show, the 1983 World Cup-winning captain said, "If Virat Kohli can lift 150 kg and 250kg dumbbells, that doesn't mean Rohit should do the same. It seems like Rohit knows his game very well. He plays within himself. He is not like Virat Kohli and doesn't jump around. Rohit is aware of his limitations and there is no one better than him in that respect, not even Virat."</p>

<p>Thus, Kapil emphasised that aggression suits Kohli whereas Rohit's calm and composed demeanour has worked wonders for him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kapil further lauded Rohit for his captaincy skills and added, "Many big players come, but they come for themselves, even do captaincy for themselves but Rohit gets one extra tick in the box because he keeps the entire team happy."</p>

<p>India are on the cusp of winning their second T20 WC title in the ongoing 2024 edition, being held in the West Indies and the USA. They face England in the second semifinal and a win will set up a clash versus&nbsp;South Africa in the final, on Saturday (June 29) in Barbados.</p>


Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are at the fag ends of their glorious international careers. Both have been the stalwarts of Indian cricket and remain the fulcrum of the national side across formats.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are at the fag ends of their glorious international careers. Both have been the stalwarts of Indian cricket and remain the fulcrum of the national side across formats. Ahead of India's T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal versus defending champions England, on Thursday (June 27) in Guyana, former Indian captain Kapil Dev opened up on Rohit and Kohli and pointed out the cheese and chalk nature of the superstar duo. Rohit and Kohli have a plethora of runs for India in all forms of the game. There is a lot of difference between the two; in terms of playing style and physical appearance. While Kohli relies on fitness and speed, Rohit's lazy elegance and calm approach bodes well for the team. Kapil, in a recent event, decoded the differences between the two, saying 'Rohit doesn't jump around like Kohli and knows his limitations'. 'If Kohli can lift 150-250 kg dumbbells, doesn't mean Rohit should do the same' In an ABP News show, the 1983 World Cup-winning captain said, "If Virat Kohli can lift 150 kg and 250kg dumbbells, that doesn't mean Rohit should do the same. It seems like Rohit knows his game very well. He plays within himself. He is not like Virat Kohli and doesn't jump around. Rohit is aware of his limitations and there is no one better than him in that respect, not even Virat." Thus, Kapil emphasised that aggression suits Kohli whereas Rohit's calm and composed demeanour has worked wonders for him. Also read: T20 WC: NUMBERS GAME - SA achieve HISTORIC feats with semifinal win, Afghanistan attain unwanted records Kapil further lauded Rohit for his captaincy skills and added, "Many big players come, but they come for themselves, even do captaincy for themselves but Rohit gets one extra tick in the box because he keeps the entire team happy." India are on the cusp of winning their second T20 WC title in the ongoing 2024 edition, being held in the West Indies and the USA. They face England in the second semifinal and a win will set up a clash versus South Africa in the final, on Saturday (June 29) in Barbados.

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<p>Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has thrown his weight behind India to win the ongoing T20 World Cup. Akhtar believes that the trophy, which is currently with England, should stay in the sub-continent.</p>

<p>"Well done India, this is your World Cup now. You should win this and the World Cup should stay in the subcontinent. You should have won the previous too and this too. You deserve it one hundred percent. My support is with you. Rohit's intent is good and his conscience is clear. He deserves to lift the trophy," Akhtar said on his YouTube channel.</p>

<p>Akhtar also spoke about India's loss&nbsp;to Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final which proved as a catalyst in India beating Australia in the Super 8 clash.</p>

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<p>"What a comprehensive win for India. They had been going through depression after they lost a World Cup that they should have won. They had lost to Australia in the final and that depression turned into obsession. They wanted to hit back at Australia," Akhtar added.</p>

<p>It was India skipper Rohit Sharma who was particularly brutal on Australia during the Super 8 clash. Rohit hit 92 off 41, including eight sixes. He also hit Mitchell Starc of 29 runs in an over inside the powerplay - showing his intent crystal clear.</p>

<p>India eventually posted a huge total of 205/5 in 20 overs. Australia, in reply, could manage 181/7 and lost the game by 24 runs.</p>

<p>After losing to India, Australia's chances to make it to the playoffs depended on Afghanistan losing to Bangladesh in the last Super 8 clash of Group 1.</p>

<p>Afghanistan, however, had other plans and went on to beat Bangladesh in a thriller. The win took Afghans to their maiden ICC tournament semis while Australia crashed out.</p>

<p>India now face England in the repeat of 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final while Afghanistan face South Africa on June 27.</p>


Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has thrown his weight behind India to win the ongoing T20 World Cup. Akhtar believes that the trophy, which is currently with England, should stay in the sub-continent.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has thrown his weight behind India to win the ongoing T20 World Cup. Akhtar believes that the trophy, which is currently with England, should stay in the sub-continent. "Well done India, this is your World Cup now. You should win this and the World Cup should stay in the subcontinent. You should have won the previous too and this too. You deserve it one hundred percent. My support is with you. Rohit's intent is good and his conscience is clear. He deserves to lift the trophy," Akhtar said on his YouTube channel. Akhtar also spoke about India's loss to Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final which proved as a catalyst in India beating Australia in the Super 8 clash. Also Read: Louis Kimber hits fastest double hundred in England first-class cricket, second fastest of all time "What a comprehensive win for India. They had been going through depression after they lost a World Cup that they should have won. They had lost to Australia in the final and that depression turned into obsession. They wanted to hit back at Australia," Akhtar added. It was India skipper Rohit Sharma who was particularly brutal on Australia during the Super 8 clash. Rohit hit 92 off 41, including eight sixes. He also hit Mitchell Starc of 29 runs in an over inside the powerplay - showing his intent crystal clear. India eventually posted a huge total of 205/5 in 20 overs. Australia, in reply, could manage 181/7 and lost the game by 24 runs. After losing to India, Australia's chances to make it to the playoffs depended on Afghanistan losing to Bangladesh in the last Super 8 clash of Group 1. Afghanistan, however, had other plans and went on to beat Bangladesh in a thriller. The win took Afghans to their maiden ICC tournament semis while Australia crashed out. India now face England in the repeat of 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final while Afghanistan face South Africa on June 27.

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<p>India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant almost injured all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the Super 8 clash against Australia on Monday (June 24). Pandya, however, escaped unhurt but showed his frustration very clearly.</p>

<p>The incident happened in the final over of the Aussie innings when a ball by Pandya was missed by batter Mitchell Starc and went to Pant. The wicketkeeper then tried to run Starc out with a fast throw despite the batter being inside the crease.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fast throw went straight to Pandya who was not happy with this. Rohit Sharma also threw his hands in air in frustration.</p>

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<p>Earlier in the match, Pant had missed a simple catch to which Rohit had showed his anger towards him without holding back.</p>

<p>It happened in the second over of the Aussie innings when Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh fended a bouncer by Jasprit Bumrah awkwardly to leg gully position. Pant initially went after the ball but stopped mid-way and the ball dropped on the ground.</p>

<p>Rohit was clearly not happy with this effort and let his frustration known immediately.</p>

<p>As for result, India beat Australia by 24 runs in Super 8 clash on Monday (June 24) to book a place in the semi-final.</p>

<p>For India, Arshdeep was the pick of the bowlers with 3/37 in four overs but it was Kuldeep's 2/24 which made the difference. Apart from them, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel also took one wicket each a Australia failed to chase 206.</p>

<p>India's innings was set up by Rohit Sharma's belligerent 92 off 41 during which he hit record eight sixes as well. Rohit also became the first batter to hit 200 sixes in T20Is.</p>

<p>India will now play against England in the second semi-final in a rematch of the 2022 T20 World Cup's semi rematch. India had lost that match by 10 wickets and England went on to win the whole thing.&nbsp;</p>


India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant almost injured all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the Super 8 clash against Australia on Monday (June 24). Pandya, however, escaped unhurt but showed his frustration very clearly.

India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant almost injured all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the Super 8 clash against Australia on Monday (June 24). Pandya, however, escaped unhurt but showed his frustration very clearly. The incident happened in the final over of the Aussie innings when a ball by Pandya was missed by batter Mitchell Starc and went to Pant. The wicketkeeper then tried to run Starc out with a fast throw despite the batter being inside the crease. The fast throw went straight to Pandya who was not happy with this. Rohit Sharma also threw his hands in air in frustration. Also Read: T20 World Cup 2024: Taliban uses water cannon on fans celebrating Afghanistan's win vs Bangladesh - WATCH Earlier in the match, Pant had missed a simple catch to which Rohit had showed his anger towards him without holding back. It happened in the second over of the Aussie innings when Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh fended a bouncer by Jasprit Bumrah awkwardly to leg gully position. Pant initially went after the ball but stopped mid-way and the ball dropped on the ground. Rohit was clearly not happy with this effort and let his frustration known immediately. As for result, India beat Australia by 24 runs in Super 8 clash on Monday (June 24) to book a place in the semi-final. For India, Arshdeep was the pick of the bowlers with 3/37 in four overs but it was Kuldeep's 2/24 which made the difference. Apart from them, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel also took one wicket each a Australia failed to chase 206. India's innings was set up by Rohit Sharma's belligerent 92 off 41 during which he hit record eight sixes as well. Rohit also became the first batter to hit 200 sixes in T20Is. India will now play against England in the second semi-final in a rematch of the 2022 T20 World Cup's semi rematch. India had lost that match by 10 wickets and England went on to win the whole thing.

T20 World Cup 2024: India's Rishabh Pant almost injures Hardik Pandya in Super 8 clash vs Australia

<p>Rohit Sharma was at his sizzling best as he tormented Australian bowlers in the final match of the Super 8 stage to put India in the driver's seat. Rohit smashed&nbsp;eight sixes and seven boundaries en route his 92-run innings off 41 deliveries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Every Australian bowler, bar Josh Hazlewood was hit to all parts of the park. Australia's premier strike bowler, Mitchell Starc faced the ultimate wrath of Rohit who smashed him for 29 runs in one over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the innings, Rohit shattered&nbsp;Yuvraj Singh's record for the most sixes in an innings of a T20 World Cup match. Hitman also broke the record for the fastest fifty by a captain in T20 World Cup history, previously held by ex-Bangladesh skipper Mohammad Ashraful.</p>

<p>Suryakumar Yadav, who batted&nbsp;briefly with Rohit in the middle, said it 'felt like a dream' watching the right dasher in full flow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Felt like a dream (watching Rohit Sharma bat), he batted beautifully. We sat together and talked about it before the game and he (Rohit) showed us the way," said Suryakumar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Batters with most sixes in T20Is:</strong></p>

<p>Rohit Sharma: 203<br />
Martin Guptill: 173<br />
Jos Buttler: 137<br />
Glenn Maxwell: 133<br />
Nicholas Pooran: 132</p>

<p><strong>Top T20I Run-Scorers</strong><br />
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Rohit Sharma: 4,165 runs in 149 innings<br />
Babar Azam:&nbsp;&nbsp;4,145 runs in 116 innings<br />
Virat Kohli: 4,103 runs in 115 innings<br />
Paul Stirling: 3,601 runs in 144 innings<br />
Martin Guptill:&nbsp;&nbsp;3,531 runs in 118 innings</p>

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98 C Gayle vs Ind Bridgetown 2010<br />
92 Rohit Sharma vs Aus Gros Islet 2024<br />
88 C Gayle vs Aus The Oval 2009<br />
85 K Williamson vs Aus Dubai 2021</p>

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Rohit Sharma was at his sizzling best as he tormented Australian bowlers in the final match of the Super 8 stage to put India in the driver's seat. Rohit smashed eight sixes and seven boundaries en route his 92-run innings off 41 deliveries.

Rohit Sharma was at his sizzling best as he tormented Australian bowlers in the final match of the Super 8 stage to put India in the driver's seat. Rohit smashed eight sixes and seven boundaries en route his 92-run innings off 41 deliveries. Every Australian bowler, bar Josh Hazlewood was hit to all parts of the park. Australia's premier strike bowler, Mitchell Starc faced the ultimate wrath of Rohit who smashed him for 29 runs in one over. During the innings, Rohit shattered Yuvraj Singh's record for the most sixes in an innings of a T20 World Cup match. Hitman also broke the record for the fastest fifty by a captain in T20 World Cup history, previously held by ex-Bangladesh skipper Mohammad Ashraful. Suryakumar Yadav, who batted briefly with Rohit in the middle, said it 'felt like a dream' watching the right dasher in full flow. "Felt like a dream (watching Rohit Sharma bat), he batted beautifully. We sat together and talked about it before the game and he (Rohit) showed us the way," said Suryakumar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × Also read | T20 World Cup 2024, IND vs AUS: WATCH | Rohit tears apart Starc with four sixes in an over, hits 19-ball fifty Batters with most sixes in T20Is: Rohit Sharma: 203 Martin Guptill: 173 Jos Buttler: 137 Glenn Maxwell: 133 Nicholas Pooran: 132 Top T20I Run-Scorers Rohit Sharma: 4,165 runs in 149 innings Babar Azam: 4,145 runs in 116 innings Virat Kohli: 4,103 runs in 115 innings Paul Stirling: 3,601 runs in 144 innings Martin Guptill: 3,531 runs in 118 innings Highest individual scores by a captain in T20 World Cups 98 C Gayle vs Ind Bridgetown 2010 92 Rohit Sharma vs Aus Gros Islet 2024 88 C Gayle vs Aus The Oval 2009 85 K Williamson vs Aus Dubai 2021 Highest individual scores for India in T20 World Cups 101 S Raina vs SA Gros Islet 2010 92 Rohit Sharma vs Aus Gros Islet 2024 89* V Kohli vs WI Wankhede 2016 82* V Kohli vs Aus Mohali 2022 82* V Kohli vs Pak Melbourne 2022 Highest scores for Rohit Sharma in T20 WCs 92* vs Aus Gros Islet 2024 79* vs Aus Bridgetown 2010 74 vs Afg Abu Dhabi 20221 62* vs WI Mirpur 2014 Fastest 50s for India in T20Is (balls faced) 12 Yuvraj Singh vs Eng Durban 2007 18 KL Rahul vs Sco Dubai 2021 18 Suryakumar Yadav vs SA Guwahati 2022 19 Gautam Gambhir vs SL Nagpur 2009 19 Rohit Sharma vs Aus Gros Islet 2024 Yuvraj, Rahul & Rohit's 50s came in T20 World Cups. (More to follow)

T20 World Cup: Records tumble after Rohit Sharma's disdainful 92 against Australia

<p>India skipper Rohit Sharma smashed Australia pacer Mitchell Starc for four sixes and a four in one over during the Super 8 clash on Monday (June 24).&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was the third over of the innings which Rohit started with two back-to-back sixes. The Indian skipper then hit the third ball for a four before hitting another six on the fourth ball. The fifth delivery by Starc was a dot ball before he bowled a wide. Rohit hit last ball also for a six to finish the 29-run over. Have a look at the video below:</p>

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<p>The Indian skipper reached his fifty in the fifth over after a minute of rain delay. He reached the milestone in 19 balls - the fourth fastest fifty by a batter in T20 World Cup and third fastest by an Indian.</p>

<p>Only Yuvraj Singh (12 balls in 2007) and KL Rahul (18 balls in 2021) have hit faster fifties than Rohit for India in T20 World Cups.</p>

<p>Rohit 51 runs in the powerplay are also the third most for a batter in the T20 World Cups. Ahead of the Indian skipper are Ireland's Stephen Myburgh (57 runs in 2014) and Bangladesh's Litton Das (56 runs in 2022).</p>

<p>Thanks to Rohit, India finished the powerplay with 60 runs on board despite Virat Kohli getting out for a duck once again in the tournament.</p>

<p>Starc eventually dismissed Sharma in the 12th over of the innings on a personal score of 92 off just 41 balls. Rohit hit eight sixes in total in his innings - the most for an Indian in a T20 World Cup match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Rohit's dismissal, Suryakumar Yadav (31 off 16), Shivam Dube (28 off 22) and Hardik Pandya (27 off 17 not out) kept the Indian innings going.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2007 World Cup winners eventually finished with a huge total of 205/5 in 20 overs.&nbsp;</p>


India skipper Rohit Sharma smashed Australia pacer Mitchell Starc for four sixes and a four in one over during the Super 8 clash on Monday (June 24). It was the third over of the innings which Rohit started with two back-to-back sixes.

India skipper Rohit Sharma smashed Australia pacer Mitchell Starc for four sixes and a four in one over during the Super 8 clash on Monday (June 24). It was the third over of the innings which Rohit started with two back-to-back sixes. The Indian skipper then hit the third ball for a four before hitting another six on the fourth ball. The fifth delivery by Starc was a dot ball before he bowled a wide. Rohit hit last ball also for a six to finish the 29-run over. Have a look at the video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × The Indian skipper reached his fifty in the fifth over after a minute of rain delay. He reached the milestone in 19 balls - the fourth fastest fifty by a batter in T20 World Cup and third fastest by an Indian. Only Yuvraj Singh (12 balls in 2007) and KL Rahul (18 balls in 2021) have hit faster fifties than Rohit for India in T20 World Cups. Rohit 51 runs in the powerplay are also the third most for a batter in the T20 World Cups. Ahead of the Indian skipper are Ireland's Stephen Myburgh (57 runs in 2014) and Bangladesh's Litton Das (56 runs in 2022). Thanks to Rohit, India finished the powerplay with 60 runs on board despite Virat Kohli getting out for a duck once again in the tournament. Starc eventually dismissed Sharma in the 12th over of the innings on a personal score of 92 off just 41 balls. Rohit hit eight sixes in total in his innings - the most for an Indian in a T20 World Cup match. After Rohit's dismissal, Suryakumar Yadav (31 off 16), Shivam Dube (28 off 22) and Hardik Pandya (27 off 17 not out) kept the Indian innings going. The 2007 World Cup winners eventually finished with a huge total of 205/5 in 20 overs.

T20 World Cup 2024, IND vs AUS: WATCH | Rohit tears apart Starc with four sixes in an over, hits 19-ball fifty

<p>India beat Australia by 24&nbsp;runs in Super 8 clash on Monday (June 24) to book a place in the semi-final of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. Chasing a target of 206, Australia could manage only 181/7 in 20 overs.</p>

<p>Australia started the chase horribly, losing David Warner in the first over itself. Mitchell Marsh (37) and Travis Head then added 77 runs for the second wicket before Kuldeep Yadav broke the partnership in the 9th over.</p>

<p>Glenn Maxwell then played&nbsp;a handy innings of 20 off 12, adding 41 runs for the third wicket with Head before Kuldeep struck again. Australia then kept losing wickets at&nbsp;regular intervals as Indian bowlers kept the net run-rate in check despite Head's 43-ball 76.</p>

<p>For India, Arshdeep was the pick of the bowlers with 3/37 in four overs but it was Kuldeep's 2/24 which made the difference. Apart from them, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel also took one wicket each.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-records-tumble-after-rohit-sharmas-disdainful-92-against-australia-734744">T20 World Cup: Records tumble after Rohit Sharma's disdainful 92 against Australia</a></p>

<p>Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to field first. The decision was proved right soon as Josh Hazlewood sent back Virat Kohli for a duck in the second over of the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit, however, went berserk after that, hitting 51 runs in the powerplay including 29 off Mitchell Starc in the third over of the innings. India finished the first six overs at 60/1. Rohit also reached the fifty in 19 balls - the third fastest for an Indian in T20 World Cups.</p>

<p>Marcus Stoinis then broke the 87-run partnership for the second wicket between Rishabh Pant (15) and Rohit. Stoinis dismissed Pant on the last ball of the eighth over with India at 93 runs.</p>

<p>Starc eventually dismissed Sharma in the 12th over of the innings on a personal score of 92 off just 41 balls.</p>

<p>After Rohit's dismissal, Suryakumar Yadav (31 off 16), Shivam Dube (8 off 22) and Hardik Pandya (27 off 17 not out) kept the Indian innings going.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2007 T20 World Cup winners eventually finished with a huge total of 205/5 in 20 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Australia, Hazlewood was exceptional with 1/14 in four overs while rest of the four bowlers have runs at an economy of at least 10.25. Starc and Stoinis were the two wicket takers apart from Hazlewood with two wickets each.</p>


India beat Australia by 24 runs in Super 8 clash on Monday (June 24) to book a place in the semi-final of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. Chasing a target of 206, Australia could manage only 181/7 in 20 overs.

India beat Australia by 24 runs in Super 8 clash on Monday (June 24) to book a place in the semi-final of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. Chasing a target of 206, Australia could manage only 181/7 in 20 overs. Australia started the chase horribly, losing David Warner in the first over itself. Mitchell Marsh (37) and Travis Head then added 77 runs for the second wicket before Kuldeep Yadav broke the partnership in the 9th over. Glenn Maxwell then played a handy innings of 20 off 12, adding 41 runs for the third wicket with Head before Kuldeep struck again. Australia then kept losing wickets at regular intervals as Indian bowlers kept the net run-rate in check despite Head's 43-ball 76. For India, Arshdeep was the pick of the bowlers with 3/37 in four overs but it was Kuldeep's 2/24 which made the difference. Apart from them, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel also took one wicket each. Also Read: T20 World Cup: Records tumble after Rohit Sharma's disdainful 92 against Australia Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to field first. The decision was proved right soon as Josh Hazlewood sent back Virat Kohli for a duck in the second over of the match. Rohit, however, went berserk after that, hitting 51 runs in the powerplay including 29 off Mitchell Starc in the third over of the innings. India finished the first six overs at 60/1. Rohit also reached the fifty in 19 balls - the third fastest for an Indian in T20 World Cups. Marcus Stoinis then broke the 87-run partnership for the second wicket between Rishabh Pant (15) and Rohit. Stoinis dismissed Pant on the last ball of the eighth over with India at 93 runs. Starc eventually dismissed Sharma in the 12th over of the innings on a personal score of 92 off just 41 balls. After Rohit's dismissal, Suryakumar Yadav (31 off 16), Shivam Dube (8 off 22) and Hardik Pandya (27 off 17 not out) kept the Indian innings going. The 2007 T20 World Cup winners eventually finished with a huge total of 205/5 in 20 overs. For Australia, Hazlewood was exceptional with 1/14 in four overs while rest of the four bowlers have runs at an economy of at least 10.25. Starc and Stoinis were the two wicket takers apart from Hazlewood with two wickets each.

T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit, bowlers star as India beat Australia in Super 8 to enter semis

<p>India skipper Rohit Sharma got furious on wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant during the Super 8 match against Australia on Monday (June 24). Rohit's reaction&nbsp;came after Pant didn't attempt to take a catch in Australia's chase.</p>

<p>The incident happened in the second over of the Aussie innings when Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh fended a bouncer by Jasprit Bumrah awkwardly to leg gully position. Pant initially went after the ball but stopped mid-way and the ball dropped on the ground.</p>

<p>Rohit was clearly not happy with this effort and let his frustration known immediately. Have a look at the video below:</p>

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<p>Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to field first. The decision was proved right soon as Josh Hazlewood sent back Virat Kohli for a duck in the second over of the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Watch:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2024-ind-vs-aus-watch-rohit-tears-apart-starc-with-four-sixes-in-an-over-hits-19-ball-fifty-734731">Rohit tears apart Starc with four sixes in an over, hits 19-ball fifty</a></p>

<p>Rohit, however, went berserk after that, hitting 51 runs in the powerplay including 29 off Mitchell Starc in the third over of the innings. India finished the first six overs at 60/1. Rohit also reached the fifty in 19 balls - the third fastest for an Indian in T20 World Cups.</p>

<p>Marcus Stoinis then broke the 87-run partnership for the second wicket between Rishabh Pant (15) and Rohit. Stoinis dismissed Pant on the last ball of the eighth over with India at 93 runs.</p>

<p>Starc eventually dismissed Sharma in the 12th over of the innings on a personal score of 92 off just 41 balls.</p>

<p>After Rohit's dismissal, Suryakumar Yadav (31 off 16), Shivam Dube (8 off 22) and Hardik Pandya (27 off 17 not out) kept the Indian innings going.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2007 T20 World Cup winners eventually finished with a huge total of 205/5 in 20 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Australia, Hazlewood was exceptional with 1/14 in four overs while rest of the four bowlers gave away&nbsp;runs at an economy of at least 10.25. Starc and Stoinis were the two wicket takers apart from Hazlewood with two wickets.</p>


India skipper Rohit Sharma got furious on wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant during the Super 8 match against Australia on Monday (June 24). Rohit's reaction came after Pant didn't attempt to take a catch in Australia's chase.

India skipper Rohit Sharma got furious on wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant during the Super 8 match against Australia on Monday (June 24). Rohit's reaction came after Pant didn't attempt to take a catch in Australia's chase. The incident happened in the second over of the Aussie innings when Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh fended a bouncer by Jasprit Bumrah awkwardly to leg gully position. Pant initially went after the ball but stopped mid-way and the ball dropped on the ground. Rohit was clearly not happy with this effort and let his frustration known immediately. Have a look at the video below: Rohit sharma abused Rishabh pant. You may score runs in irrelevant match but you can't earn the respect like zvirat Kohli. pic.twitter.com/rMFVfv3VKx — Rajat (@Rajatvk18) June 24, 2024 × Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to field first. The decision was proved right soon as Josh Hazlewood sent back Virat Kohli for a duck in the second over of the match. Also Watch: Rohit tears apart Starc with four sixes in an over, hits 19-ball fifty Rohit, however, went berserk after that, hitting 51 runs in the powerplay including 29 off Mitchell Starc in the third over of the innings. India finished the first six overs at 60/1. Rohit also reached the fifty in 19 balls - the third fastest for an Indian in T20 World Cups. Marcus Stoinis then broke the 87-run partnership for the second wicket between Rishabh Pant (15) and Rohit. Stoinis dismissed Pant on the last ball of the eighth over with India at 93 runs. Starc eventually dismissed Sharma in the 12th over of the innings on a personal score of 92 off just 41 balls. After Rohit's dismissal, Suryakumar Yadav (31 off 16), Shivam Dube (8 off 22) and Hardik Pandya (27 off 17 not out) kept the Indian innings going. The 2007 T20 World Cup winners eventually finished with a huge total of 205/5 in 20 overs. For Australia, Hazlewood was exceptional with 1/14 in four overs while rest of the four bowlers gave away runs at an economy of at least 10.25. Starc and Stoinis were the two wicket takers apart from Hazlewood with two wickets.

T20 World Cup 2024, IND vs AUS: WATCH | Rohit FURIOUS after Rishabh Pant's lazy effort for a catch

<p>Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has put down five conditions before accepting the offer to become Team India’s new head coach. Per the latest reports, the two-time World Cup winner was among the two candidates, alongside former women’s team coach WV Raman, whom BCCI interviewed (as Rahul Dravid’s replacement) for India’s all-format coach. Should he get picked, Gambhir will begin his three-and-a-half-year tenure with the away Sri Lanka series in July.</p>

<p>Per Navbharat Times, Gambhir has laid five conditions, which include that he wants complete control of cricket operations in the Indian Team. Secondly, Gambhir has informed the board that he will pick his backroom staff, for whom he is said to have contacted fielding great Jonty Rhodes earlier.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The third and perhaps most talked-about condition was that if the Indian Team failed to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan next year, the four seniors, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami, would face the axe. Although there is no confirmation as to whether India will travel across the border for the eight-team tournament, should they, then India&nbsp;must end up winning it else the road for the said players shall be closed.</p>

<p>His fourth condition is separate teams for all formats, mainly for the Tests, while the fifth and final condition is, that he wishes to start preparing the roadmap for the 2027 50-over World Cup from day one.</p>

<h2>Gambhir’s head coach announcement soon</h2>

<p>Right after the England Tests early in January this year, the BCCI put out invitations for applications for India’s head coach role, with current coach Rahul Dravid’s tenure ending with the conclusion of the T20 World Cup in the Americas.</p>

<p>Although a few names did&nbsp;rounds, including the overseas pair of Justin Langer and Ricky Ponting and even Stephen Fleming, none could materialise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With that, Gambhir’s name also came forward, and with him winning the IPL 2024 with Kolkata Knight Riders (as a mentor), he could further press his case.</p>

<p>According to latest reports, both concerned parties are now on the same page, with the BCCI officially announcing Gambhir’s appointment as Team India’s new head coach sooner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Men in Blue will play Australia in their last Super 8 match at the ongoing T20 WC on Monday (June 24), with the semis spot on the line. Although they sit in the top place on the points table, they are yet to qualify for the last four.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Should India win this tournament, it would be Dravid’s first major ICC trophy as the India coach.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has put down five conditions before accepting the offer to become Team India’s new head coach. Per the latest reports, the two-time World Cup winner was among the two candidates, alongside former women’s team coach WV Raman, whom BCCI interviewed (as Rahul Dravid’s replacement) for India’s all-format coach.

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has put down five conditions before accepting the offer to become Team India’s new head coach. Per the latest reports, the two-time World Cup winner was among the two candidates, alongside former women’s team coach WV Raman, whom BCCI interviewed (as Rahul Dravid’s replacement) for India’s all-format coach. Should he get picked, Gambhir will begin his three-and-a-half-year tenure with the away Sri Lanka series in July. Per Navbharat Times, Gambhir has laid five conditions, which include that he wants complete control of cricket operations in the Indian Team. Secondly, Gambhir has informed the board that he will pick his backroom staff, for whom he is said to have contacted fielding great Jonty Rhodes earlier. ALSO READ: 5 Sixes in one over! England’s Jos Buttler hammers USA’s Harmeet Singh in record run chase at T20 WC – WATCH The third and perhaps most talked-about condition was that if the Indian Team failed to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan next year, the four seniors, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami, would face the axe. Although there is no confirmation as to whether India will travel across the border for the eight-team tournament, should they, then India must end up winning it else the road for the said players shall be closed. His fourth condition is separate teams for all formats, mainly for the Tests, while the fifth and final condition is, that he wishes to start preparing the roadmap for the 2027 50-over World Cup from day one. Gambhir’s head coach announcement soon Right after the England Tests early in January this year, the BCCI put out invitations for applications for India’s head coach role, with current coach Rahul Dravid’s tenure ending with the conclusion of the T20 World Cup in the Americas. Although a few names did rounds, including the overseas pair of Justin Langer and Ricky Ponting and even Stephen Fleming, none could materialise. With that, Gambhir’s name also came forward, and with him winning the IPL 2024 with Kolkata Knight Riders (as a mentor), he could further press his case. According to latest reports, both concerned parties are now on the same page, with the BCCI officially announcing Gambhir’s appointment as Team India’s new head coach sooner. Meanwhile, the Men in Blue will play Australia in their last Super 8 match at the ongoing T20 WC on Monday (June 24), with the semis spot on the line. Although they sit in the top place on the points table, they are yet to qualify for the last four. Should India win this tournament, it would be Dravid’s first major ICC trophy as the India coach. (With inputs from agencies)

Win an ICC event or face axe – Gautam Gambhir’s ‘one of several conditions’ for India coach job - Report

<p>The Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team has a chance to knock Australia out of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. With the semis spot on the line and redemption in mind, India will be upbeat to end Australia’s campaign, with their match taking place in St Lucia on Monday (June 24).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, after Australia’s shocking loss at the hands of Afghanistan in the Group A Super 8 clash earlier, the only way they can cruise ahead is by beating India, something Aussie captain Mitchell Marsh is confident about.</p>

<p>Here is the match preview and result prediction of the India vs Australia Super 8 match in T20 WC.</p>

<h2>Match Preview</h2>

<p>India vs Australia is a blockbuster tie any day of the week, and with what is on the line this time, it makes this a grander affair in St. Lucia in Super 8s. Meeting for the first time since the 50-over WC final on November 19 last year, where Australia crushed a billion hopes with a sixth world title, Team India is ready to give it back.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The unbeaten yet far-from-convincing Indian Team has won both games in Super 8s, beating Afghanistan and Bangladesh, respectively, but they are yet to confirm their place in the final four. Although they are sitting at the top of Group A ahead of this marquee clash, mathematically, India can still get ruled out from the semis race.</p>

<p>However, looking at the positives, it begins from the number three position, where Rishabh Pant bats, with Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya adding value to the batting order.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja are yet to come in handy&nbsp;with the ball, India will rely on its bowling trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and star performer Kuldeep Yadav to hit the final nail in the coffin. &nbsp;</p>

<h3>Australia not ready to bow out yet</h3>

<p>The former champions will not bow down and let this opportunity go to waste.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite losing to Afghanistan, they will still enter this contest as favourites, with a settled unit at the helm waiting to unleash, especially when the chips are down. Considering it is a do-or-die situation for them, Australians are bound to bring their A-game to the forum.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides, the world cannot wait to witness a contest between Travis Head and Jasprit Bumrah, two superb performers from each camp.</p>

<h4>Weather Report –</h4>

<p>Rain will likely interrupt this marquee India vs Australia game in St. Lucia.&nbsp;</p>

<h4>Result Prediction –</h4>

<p>Though Australia will be hungrier to beat India and seal their ticket for the final four, India’s run in this tournament gives them the edge over their mighty nemesis.</p>

<p><strong>Predicted Playing XIs of both teams –</strong></p>

<p><strong>India –</strong> Rohit Sharma ©, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh</p>

<p><strong>Australia –</strong> Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh ©, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa</p>


The Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team has a chance to knock Australia out of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. With the semis spot on the line and redemption in mind, India will be upbeat to end Australia’s campaign, with their match taking place in St Lucia on Monday (June 24).

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team has a chance to knock Australia out of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. With the semis spot on the line and redemption in mind, India will be upbeat to end Australia’s campaign, with their match taking place in St Lucia on Monday (June 24). Meanwhile, after Australia’s shocking loss at the hands of Afghanistan in the Group A Super 8 clash earlier, the only way they can cruise ahead is by beating India, something Aussie captain Mitchell Marsh is confident about. Here is the match preview and result prediction of the India vs Australia Super 8 match in T20 WC. Match Preview India vs Australia is a blockbuster tie any day of the week, and with what is on the line this time, it makes this a grander affair in St. Lucia in Super 8s. Meeting for the first time since the 50-over WC final on November 19 last year, where Australia crushed a billion hopes with a sixth world title, Team India is ready to give it back. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup 2024: Chris Jordan, Jos Buttler blow away USA as England book semi-final spot The unbeaten yet far-from-convincing Indian Team has won both games in Super 8s, beating Afghanistan and Bangladesh, respectively, but they are yet to confirm their place in the final four. Although they are sitting at the top of Group A ahead of this marquee clash, mathematically, India can still get ruled out from the semis race. However, looking at the positives, it begins from the number three position, where Rishabh Pant bats, with Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya adding value to the batting order. Though Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja are yet to come in handy with the ball, India will rely on its bowling trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and star performer Kuldeep Yadav to hit the final nail in the coffin. Australia not ready to bow out yet The former champions will not bow down and let this opportunity go to waste. Despite losing to Afghanistan, they will still enter this contest as favourites, with a settled unit at the helm waiting to unleash, especially when the chips are down. Considering it is a do-or-die situation for them, Australians are bound to bring their A-game to the forum. Besides, the world cannot wait to witness a contest between Travis Head and Jasprit Bumrah, two superb performers from each camp. Weather Report – Rain will likely interrupt this marquee India vs Australia game in St. Lucia. Result Prediction – Though Australia will be hungrier to beat India and seal their ticket for the final four, India’s run in this tournament gives them the edge over their mighty nemesis. Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – India – Rohit Sharma ©, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh Australia – Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh ©, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa

T20 World Cup: Team India eye redemption against Australia with semis spot on the line

<p>Indian captain Rohit Sharma had a mixed day in the T20 World Cup contest against Bangladesh on Saturday (June 22) as he recalled the memories from the ODI World Cup final against Australia. Rohit, playing on 23 off 10 mishit the ball and was dismissed which reminded him of his performance on 19th November 2023 against Australia where he had also similarly mishit the ball before getting out.</p>

<h2>Rohit recalls the World Cup final</h2>

<p>Having started brightly Rohit looked in great form having scored eight runs from Mahedi Hasan’s opening over. He&nbsp;then came&nbsp;good in Shakib’s second over having scored a six on the first ball which was followed by a four on the third ball. However, it was the next ball where Rohit was caught losing his concentration.</p>

<p>On the fourth ball of the fourth over, he mishit the ball which went in the direction of the mid-off with Jaker Ali completing the catch. This saw Rohit continue his poor form having only scored 99 runs in five innings at the T20 World Cup.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened in the Indian innings?</strong></h2>

<p>Asked to bat first, after the disappointing dismissal of Rohit, Virat Kohli also failed to impress as he was dismissed for 37 off 28 after the powerplay ended. Suryakymar Yadav then had an entertaining couple of minutes in the middle as he scored a six on the first ball of his innings and then was dismissed on the very next ball by Tanzim Hasan Sakib.Rishabh Pant (36 off 24), however, made his presence felt in the middle and played an important knock to take India to 196/5 in their 20 overs.</p>

<p>Shivam Dube (34 off 24) and Hardik Pandya (50 off 27) laid the foundation for India’s big score while Axar Patel (3) was also in the middle.</p>

<p>For Bangladesh Rishad Hossain and Tanzim Hasan Sakib scalped two wickets each while Shakib Al Hasan bagged one wicket.</p>


Indian captain Rohit Sharma had a mixed day in the T20 World Cup contest against Bangladesh on Saturday (June 22) as he recalled the memories from the ODI World Cup final against Australia.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma had a mixed day in the T20 World Cup contest against Bangladesh on Saturday (June 22) as he recalled the memories from the ODI World Cup final against Australia. Rohit, playing on 23 off 10 mishit the ball and was dismissed which reminded him of his performance on 19th November 2023 against Australia where he had also similarly mishit the ball before getting out. Rohit recalls the World Cup final Having started brightly Rohit looked in great form having scored eight runs from Mahedi Hasan’s opening over. He then came good in Shakib’s second over having scored a six on the first ball which was followed by a four on the third ball. However, it was the next ball where Rohit was caught losing his concentration. On the fourth ball of the fourth over, he mishit the ball which went in the direction of the mid-off with Jaker Ali completing the catch. This saw Rohit continue his poor form having only scored 99 runs in five innings at the T20 World Cup. ALSO READ | Euro 2024: Dutch coach Ronald Koeman 'not happy with offside goal' being disallowed against France What happened in the Indian innings? Asked to bat first, after the disappointing dismissal of Rohit, Virat Kohli also failed to impress as he was dismissed for 37 off 28 after the powerplay ended. Suryakymar Yadav then had an entertaining couple of minutes in the middle as he scored a six on the first ball of his innings and then was dismissed on the very next ball by Tanzim Hasan Sakib.Rishabh Pant (36 off 24), however, made his presence felt in the middle and played an important knock to take India to 196/5 in their 20 overs. Shivam Dube (34 off 24) and Hardik Pandya (50 off 27) laid the foundation for India’s big score while Axar Patel (3) was also in the middle. For Bangladesh Rishad Hossain and Tanzim Hasan Sakib scalped two wickets each while Shakib Al Hasan bagged one wicket.

T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma recaps ODI WC final dismissal during Bangladesh tie despite good start

<p>The Indian Cricket Team is one step closer to sealing their semis berth at the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup but are also aware of the challenges that come along while facing Bangladesh in the shortest format, as both teams set for their marquee Super 8 tie in Antigua on Saturday (June 22). The Men in Blue sit in a commanding position on the points table, and a win over their Asian opponents will confirm their ticket in the final four.</p>

<p>Here is the preview and result prediction of the India vs Bangladesh Super 8 match at T20 WC.</p>

<h2>Preview</h2>

<p>India hold&nbsp;the upper hand in this tally, having won on all occasions before in this competition. After how they beat Afghanistan in their first Super 8 match, the Men in Blue look confident of maintaining their winning run.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although their combination looks sorted on paper, they still have a few worries to iron out, including Virat Kohli’s batting position and Shivam Dube’s form. While both continue to struggle in this tournament, India might stick with Kohli, probably bringing him back to his best position (number three), replacing him with Yashasvi Jaiswal to open alongside Captain Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In that case, Dube makes way for Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant, who has done well so far at number three, might get demoted to number five. With Suryakumar Yadav at four and Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel to follow, India’s batting line-up is intimidating for any opposition.</p>

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<p>Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack, with Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav to play as remaining bowlers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Bangladeshi side will enter the contest following a lacklustre showing against the mighty Aussies in their first Super 8 tie, losing the rain-hit game by 28 runs. A team filled with unbelievable talent is yet to produce a dominating performance in this tournament, and with India on the opposite side on Saturday, they can hope to make this day theirs.</p>

<p>Besides, India must also be wary of their bowling attack, consisting of two-seamers on the top of their prowess – Tanzim Sakib and Mustafizur Rahman, with rookie spinner Rishad Hossain to come in later.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Result Prediction –&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Irrespective of the threat Bangladesh brings to the table, they are unlikely to topple India in this Super 8 match in Antigua.</p>

<p><strong>Predicted Playing XIs of both teams –</strong></p>

<p><strong>India -</strong> Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh</p>

<p><strong>Bangladesh -</strong>&nbsp;Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain, Litton Kumar Das, Shakib al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzim Sakib</p>


The Indian Cricket Team is one step closer to sealing their semis berth at the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup but are also aware of the challenges that come along while facing Bangladesh in the shortest format, as both teams set for their marquee Super 8 tie in Antigua on Saturday (June 22).

The Indian Cricket Team is one step closer to sealing their semis berth at the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup but are also aware of the challenges that come along while facing Bangladesh in the shortest format, as both teams set for their marquee Super 8 tie in Antigua on Saturday (June 22). The Men in Blue sit in a commanding position on the points table, and a win over their Asian opponents will confirm their ticket in the final four. Here is the preview and result prediction of the India vs Bangladesh Super 8 match at T20 WC. Preview India hold the upper hand in this tally, having won on all occasions before in this competition. After how they beat Afghanistan in their first Super 8 match, the Men in Blue look confident of maintaining their winning run. Although their combination looks sorted on paper, they still have a few worries to iron out, including Virat Kohli’s batting position and Shivam Dube’s form. While both continue to struggle in this tournament, India might stick with Kohli, probably bringing him back to his best position (number three), replacing him with Yashasvi Jaiswal to open alongside Captain Rohit Sharma. In that case, Dube makes way for Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant, who has done well so far at number three, might get demoted to number five. With Suryakumar Yadav at four and Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel to follow, India’s batting line-up is intimidating for any opposition. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Shai Hope’s whirlwind 82* ends USA’s dream run as semis race tightens Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack, with Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav to play as remaining bowlers. The Bangladeshi side will enter the contest following a lacklustre showing against the mighty Aussies in their first Super 8 tie, losing the rain-hit game by 28 runs. A team filled with unbelievable talent is yet to produce a dominating performance in this tournament, and with India on the opposite side on Saturday, they can hope to make this day theirs. Besides, India must also be wary of their bowling attack, consisting of two-seamers on the top of their prowess – Tanzim Sakib and Mustafizur Rahman, with rookie spinner Rishad Hossain to come in later. Result Prediction – Irrespective of the threat Bangladesh brings to the table, they are unlikely to topple India in this Super 8 match in Antigua. Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – India - Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh Bangladesh - Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain, Litton Kumar Das, Shakib al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzim Sakib

India eye semis berth but remain wary of Bangladesh challenge in Super 8s at T20 World Cup

<p>Captain Rohit Sharma says that Team India is looking to do something special in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup. India were the third team to have made it to the Super 8s, riding on their flawless run in the group stage, where they beat Ireland, Pakistan and the USA before their game versus Canada got washed out.</p>

<p>Hitman stated that there is keenness in the group to do something special in the upcoming games during the next round&nbsp;where they are placed in Group 1 along with Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the Afghanistan fixture&nbsp;in Barbados on Thursday (June 20), Rohit said in a video uploaded by the BCCI, "There is real keenness in the group to go and do something special. It clearly shows that everyone wants to make a difference and we take our skill sessions quite seriously.</p>

<p>"There is something to achieve in every skill session that you do. Once we play the first game, we are going to play the next two in 3-4 days. It is going to be a little hectic but we are used to all of this. We travel and play a lot so that is not going to be an excuse."</p>

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<p>Notably, India reached Barbados several days ahead of their first Super 8&nbsp;game.</p>

<p>The one-time winners took some time off, spending it on the beaches of the island, before returning to their training regime.</p>

<p>Rohit opined&nbsp;that the players knew what needed to be done as they had played before in these conditions.</p>

<p>Rohit added, "We will look to focus on our skill and what we need to do as a team. We have played a lot of games here. Everyone understands what they need to do. Everyone is looking forward and are excited at the same time."</p>

<h2><strong>INDIA's SUPER 8 FIXTURES</strong></h2>

<p><strong>20 June:</strong> Afghanistan v India, Bridgetown, Barbados (8 PM IST)</p>

<p><strong>22 June</strong>: India v Bangladesh, North Sound, Antigua (8 PM IST)</p>

<p><strong>24 June:</strong> Australia v India, Gros Islet, St Lucia (8 PM IST)</p>


Captain Rohit Sharma says that Team India is looking to do something special in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup. India were the third team to have made it to the Super 8s, riding on their flawless run in the group stage, where they beat Ireland, Pakistan and the USA before their game versus Canada got washed out.

Captain Rohit Sharma says that Team India is looking to do something special in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup. India were the third team to have made it to the Super 8s, riding on their flawless run in the group stage, where they beat Ireland, Pakistan and the USA before their game versus Canada got washed out. Hitman stated that there is keenness in the group to do something special in the upcoming games during the next round where they are placed in Group 1 along with Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Australia. Ahead of the Afghanistan fixture in Barbados on Thursday (June 20), Rohit said in a video uploaded by the BCCI, "There is real keenness in the group to go and do something special. It clearly shows that everyone wants to make a difference and we take our skill sessions quite seriously. "There is something to achieve in every skill session that you do. Once we play the first game, we are going to play the next two in 3-4 days. It is going to be a little hectic but we are used to all of this. We travel and play a lot so that is not going to be an excuse." Also read: India coach job: Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir to be interviewed in Mumbai on Tuesday - Reports Notably, India reached Barbados several days ahead of their first Super 8 game. The one-time winners took some time off, spending it on the beaches of the island, before returning to their training regime. Rohit opined that the players knew what needed to be done as they had played before in these conditions. Rohit added, "We will look to focus on our skill and what we need to do as a team. We have played a lot of games here. Everyone understands what they need to do. Everyone is looking forward and are excited at the same time." INDIA's SUPER 8 FIXTURES 20 June: Afghanistan v India, Bridgetown, Barbados (8 PM IST) 22 June: India v Bangladesh, North Sound, Antigua (8 PM IST) 24 June: Australia v India, Gros Islet, St Lucia (8 PM IST)

T20 WC: There is keenness to do something special, says Rohit Sharma before India's 'hectic' Super 8 campaign

<p>Amid reports that Shubman Gill was being sent back to India by the team management over 'disciplinary' issues, the star cricketer has responded on social media in a rather cheeky manner. The&nbsp;batter shared a couple of pictures with&nbsp;Rohit Sharma before he flies back home while&nbsp;the Indian captain departs for the Caribbean for the Super 8 stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Sunday (Jun 16) afternoon, Gill posted a story on Instagram with Rohit's daughter Samaira and captioned it as saying:&nbsp;“Sammy and I learning the art of discipline from @rohitsharma45."</p>

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<p>The use of 'discipline' was a subtle dig at media reports that claimed that Gill had not&nbsp;been travelling with the team during the US leg of the T20 World Cup and was rather focused on side projects.</p>

<p>The reports stated&nbsp;that the team was miffed and decided to send Gill home on disciplinary charges. Another report added that Gill had unfollowed Rohit on social media in the aftermath of&nbsp;the alleged fallout.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2024-shubman-gill-unfollows-rohit-sharma-on-instagram-but-no-disciplinary-issues-732077"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;T20 World Cup 2024: Shubman Gill unfollows Rohit Sharma on Instagram, but no disciplinary issues</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Vikram Rathour clears the air</strong></h2>

<p>However, all the rumors were quashed by Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour who said it was always the plan to send Gill and Avesh Khan back home after the culmination of the US leg.</p>

<p>“This was a plan from the beginning. When we come to the US, four players will come together. After that two will be released and two will travel with us to West Indies," Rathour said in the press conference as India's final match of the group stage against Canada was abandoned due to rain.</p>

<p>"So, this plan was made from the beginning since the team was selected. This was planned so we are just following that,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India have another opener in Yashasvi Jaiswal in the wings while spin will be the priority in the Caribbean, which explains Avesh's exclusion from the squad. India will square off against Afghanistan in the first match of the Super 8 on Thursday (Jun 20) in Barbados.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>India squad for Super 8:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj</p>

<p><strong>Reserves:</strong>&nbsp;Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed</p>

<p><em>(More to follow)</em></p>


Amid reports that Shubman Gill was being sent back to India by the team management over 'disciplinary' issues, the star cricketer has responded on social media in a rather cheeky manner.

Amid reports that Shubman Gill was being sent back to India by the team management over 'disciplinary' issues, the star cricketer has responded on social media in a rather cheeky manner. The batter shared a couple of pictures with Rohit Sharma before he flies back home while the Indian captain departs for the Caribbean for the Super 8 stage. On Sunday (Jun 16) afternoon, Gill posted a story on Instagram with Rohit's daughter Samaira and captioned it as saying: “Sammy and I learning the art of discipline from @rohitsharma45." The use of 'discipline' was a subtle dig at media reports that claimed that Gill had not been travelling with the team during the US leg of the T20 World Cup and was rather focused on side projects. The reports stated that the team was miffed and decided to send Gill home on disciplinary charges. Another report added that Gill had unfollowed Rohit on social media in the aftermath of the alleged fallout. Also read | T20 World Cup 2024: Shubman Gill unfollows Rohit Sharma on Instagram, but no disciplinary issues Vikram Rathour clears the air However, all the rumors were quashed by Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour who said it was always the plan to send Gill and Avesh Khan back home after the culmination of the US leg. “This was a plan from the beginning. When we come to the US, four players will come together. After that two will be released and two will travel with us to West Indies," Rathour said in the press conference as India's final match of the group stage against Canada was abandoned due to rain. "So, this plan was made from the beginning since the team was selected. This was planned so we are just following that,” he added. India have another opener in Yashasvi Jaiswal in the wings while spin will be the priority in the Caribbean, which explains Avesh's exclusion from the squad. India will square off against Afghanistan in the first match of the Super 8 on Thursday (Jun 20) in Barbados. India squad for Super 8: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj Reserves: Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed (More to follow)

Shubman Gill poses with Rohit Sharma in cheeky response to 'disciplinary issue' rumours

<p>Team India has enjoyed their time in the United States during the ongoing T20 World Cup as they now look forward to the Super 8 stage of the tournament having won all three matches so far. However, not all is good in the camp after Shubman Gill’s latest social media act raised a debate among cricket fans. While reports have also stated that Punjab-born players are likely to be sent back home due to disciplinary reasons, this is not exactly the case.</p>

<h2><strong>Gill-Rohit become talking point</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday (June 15), social media users spotted that Gill unfollowed Rohit on Instagram which raised multiple questions on the duos relationship. One of&nbsp;the taking point was Gill’s indiscipline and frustration of being dropped from the T20 World Cup squad.</p>

<p>It was reported that he was unhappy with Rohit’s choice of picking Yashasvi Jaiswal ahead of him for not participating actively in the practice sessions. It is worth noting that, Gill is part of the Indian team as a reserve player and not a permanent player, meaning he could not participate in the T20 World Cup unless a batter has been ruled out.</p>

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<p>After the issue, some media reports have stated that Gill could be sent back home along with Avesh Khan with the former’s discipline being a major reason.</p>

<p>However, according to close sources from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), no final decision has yet been made on the duo and they continue to be part of the team.</p>

<p>Both Avesh and Gill could likely leave the reserve side if the management thinks they are no longer required during the Super 8 stage which takes place in the islands of the Caribbean in the West Indies.</p>

<p>For now, they will continue to be with Team India with focus on the Canada match followed by the Super 8 clashes against Australia, Afghanistan and potentially Bangladesh.</p>


Team India has enjoyed their time in the United States during the ongoing T20 World Cup as they now look forward to the Super 8 stage of the tournament having won all three matches so far.

Team India has enjoyed their time in the United States during the ongoing T20 World Cup as they now look forward to the Super 8 stage of the tournament having won all three matches so far. However, not all is good in the camp after Shubman Gill’s latest social media act raised a debate among cricket fans. While reports have also stated that Punjab-born players are likely to be sent back home due to disciplinary reasons, this is not exactly the case. Gill-Rohit become talking point On Saturday (June 15), social media users spotted that Gill unfollowed Rohit on Instagram which raised multiple questions on the duos relationship. One of the taking point was Gill’s indiscipline and frustration of being dropped from the T20 World Cup squad. It was reported that he was unhappy with Rohit’s choice of picking Yashasvi Jaiswal ahead of him for not participating actively in the practice sessions. It is worth noting that, Gill is part of the Indian team as a reserve player and not a permanent player, meaning he could not participate in the T20 World Cup unless a batter has been ruled out. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup 2024: Pak cricketer Ahmed Shehzad blames PCB chairman's TWO MISTAKES for horrible tournament After the issue, some media reports have stated that Gill could be sent back home along with Avesh Khan with the former’s discipline being a major reason. However, according to close sources from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), no final decision has yet been made on the duo and they continue to be part of the team. Both Avesh and Gill could likely leave the reserve side if the management thinks they are no longer required during the Super 8 stage which takes place in the islands of the Caribbean in the West Indies. For now, they will continue to be with Team India with focus on the Canada match followed by the Super 8 clashes against Australia, Afghanistan and potentially Bangladesh.

T20 World Cup 2024: Shubman Gill unfollows Rohit Sharma on Instagram, but no disciplinary issues

<p>India will be taking on Canada in their final group stage fixture of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 on Saturday (June 15) in Lauderhill, Florida. With 85% chance of rain at the venue, the game could get washed out just like the Ireland vs USA game which resulted in&nbsp;Pakistan crashing out of the tournament.</p>

<p>As for the match, India could give their bench strength a chance, having already secured a top eight berth. India won three back-to-back matches to get through the group stage with the same playing XI. In the match against Canada, they could make a couple of changes which might see Sanju Samson and Kuldeep Yadav getting some game time.</p>

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<p>The game will also be the last chance for Virat Kohli to get his form back ahead of the crucial knockout stage.</p>

<p>Kohli, who has opened alongside skipper Rohit Sharma in the three league matches, has scored a mere 4, 1 and 0, respectively. Kohli's record in Lauderhill is also not up to his standards, scoring just 63 runs in three innings at an average of 21.</p>

<p>Another batter who might be itching to get some runs is Hardik Pandya. While the all-rounder has been very effective with the ball, his batting could be a cause of concern for India in the knockout stage.</p>

<p>As for Canada, it will be their last chance to put up another good performance. They had scored 194 against USA, won against Ireland and gave a scare to Pakistan. Canada's batting unit is led by Aaron Johnson who has already become his country's second highest run scorer despite making his debut in 2022 only.</p>

<p>Canada will be hoping to put up a fight with both bat and ball in their first ever T20I match against powerhouse India. The match will start 8 p.m. Indian Standard Time.</p>


India will be taking on Canada in their final group stage fixture of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 on Saturday (June 15) in Lauderhill, Florida. With 85% chance of rain at the venue, the game could get washed out just like the Ireland vs USA game which resulted in Pakistan crashing out of the tournament.

India will be taking on Canada in their final group stage fixture of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 on Saturday (June 15) in Lauderhill, Florida. With 85% chance of rain at the venue, the game could get washed out just like the Ireland vs USA game which resulted in Pakistan crashing out of the tournament. As for the match, India could give their bench strength a chance, having already secured a top eight berth. India won three back-to-back matches to get through the group stage with the same playing XI. In the match against Canada, they could make a couple of changes which might see Sanju Samson and Kuldeep Yadav getting some game time. Also Read: T20 World Cup 2024: Fans react after Babar Azam's Pakistan crash out in group stage The game will also be the last chance for Virat Kohli to get his form back ahead of the crucial knockout stage. Kohli, who has opened alongside skipper Rohit Sharma in the three league matches, has scored a mere 4, 1 and 0, respectively. Kohli's record in Lauderhill is also not up to his standards, scoring just 63 runs in three innings at an average of 21. Another batter who might be itching to get some runs is Hardik Pandya. While the all-rounder has been very effective with the ball, his batting could be a cause of concern for India in the knockout stage. As for Canada, it will be their last chance to put up another good performance. They had scored 194 against USA, won against Ireland and gave a scare to Pakistan. Canada's batting unit is led by Aaron Johnson who has already become his country's second highest run scorer despite making his debut in 2022 only. Canada will be hoping to put up a fight with both bat and ball in their first ever T20I match against powerhouse India. The match will start 8 p.m. Indian Standard Time.

T20 World Cup 2024: India aim to continue unbeaten run in last group stage match vs Canada

<p>Indian men’s cricket team captain Rohit Sharma could script history in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies as he tries to end India's drought of titles in the shortest format while targeting a rare feat. Rohit, one of the best players of the current generation, could become the first captain in the history of the game to lead a side to the ODI World Cup, World Test Championship and the T20 World Cup final if India is successful in reaching the summit clash. However, it is Rohit’s off-field rise that has also caught the eye of fans and the internet as we decode him and why he is one of the big brand names in Indian sports.</p>

<h2><strong>Decoding Rohit Sharma as a brand</strong></h2>

<p>With more than 38 million followers on Instagram, Rohit has one of the highest followers in the Indian sports fraternity. The followers account goes past 100 million when all the social media platforms like X and Facebook are included.</p>

<p>Currently, Rohit endorses nearly 30 brands which include various industries, showcasing his broad appeal and preference among Indian audiences. His portfolio includes sectors like sportswear, FMCG, BFSI, real estate, quick-delivery platforms, Fantasy sport, edtech, fintech, healthcare and wellness and exploring travel and&nbsp;hospitality, auto&nbsp;and pipes among others, highlighting his versatile influence.</p>

<p>It is&nbsp;reported that multiple endorsements done by Rohit see him earn more than INR 1 billion (approx. $12&nbsp;million) every annum,&nbsp;making him a big brand name in Indian sports.</p>

<p>According to a report from the Economic Times, Rohit annually earns INR 70 million ($837,885) from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) annual contract while also pocketing INR 160 million ($1.92 million) from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The same report also adds Rohit has an estimated wealth of $22 million, making him one of the richest cricketers on the planet.</p>

<p>In total, the Mumbai-based player earns in the region of $15-20 million which makes him one of the wealthiest and highest-paid players in the world.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“Rohit Sharma has been one of the most sought-after celebrities in the endorsement space, with brands looking at the impact that he has across the country and also globally. Brands across categories seek Rohit as he possesses great affinity with their consumers and has demonstrated values and purpose as an individual, which resonate very strongly with the brands he endorsed, as an individual, family man, captain and teammate,” Nikhil Bardia, head of Rise Worldwide stated.</p>


Indian men’s cricket team captain Rohit Sharma could script history in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies as he tries to end India's drought of titles in the shortest format while targeting a rare feat.

Indian men’s cricket team captain Rohit Sharma could script history in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies as he tries to end India's drought of titles in the shortest format while targeting a rare feat. Rohit, one of the best players of the current generation, could become the first captain in the history of the game to lead a side to the ODI World Cup, World Test Championship and the T20 World Cup final if India is successful in reaching the summit clash. However, it is Rohit’s off-field rise that has also caught the eye of fans and the internet as we decode him and why he is one of the big brand names in Indian sports. Decoding Rohit Sharma as a brand With more than 38 million followers on Instagram, Rohit has one of the highest followers in the Indian sports fraternity. The followers account goes past 100 million when all the social media platforms like X and Facebook are included. Currently, Rohit endorses nearly 30 brands which include various industries, showcasing his broad appeal and preference among Indian audiences. His portfolio includes sectors like sportswear, FMCG, BFSI, real estate, quick-delivery platforms, Fantasy sport, edtech, fintech, healthcare and wellness and exploring travel and hospitality, auto and pipes among others, highlighting his versatile influence. It is reported that multiple endorsements done by Rohit see him earn more than INR 1 billion (approx. $12 million) every annum, making him a big brand name in Indian sports. According to a report from the Economic Times, Rohit annually earns INR 70 million ($837,885) from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) annual contract while also pocketing INR 160 million ($1.92 million) from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The same report also adds Rohit has an estimated wealth of $22 million, making him one of the richest cricketers on the planet. In total, the Mumbai-based player earns in the region of $15-20 million which makes him one of the wealthiest and highest-paid players in the world. ALSO READ | Serie A: Paulo Fonseca named new AC Milan coach, succeeds Stefano Pioli at helm “Rohit Sharma has been one of the most sought-after celebrities in the endorsement space, with brands looking at the impact that he has across the country and also globally. Brands across categories seek Rohit as he possesses great affinity with their consumers and has demonstrated values and purpose as an individual, which resonate very strongly with the brands he endorsed, as an individual, family man, captain and teammate,” Nikhil Bardia, head of Rise Worldwide stated.

Explained: How Rohit Sharma scores off the field and why he is a brand in Indian cricket

<p>Indian captain Rohit Sharma admitted that it is a 'big relief' for India to have qualified for the Super 8 round in the T20 World Cup, following their hard-fought seven-wicket win over USA in New York on Wednesday (June 12). Playing at the tough Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York, India were reeling at 10-2 in chase of 111 before Suryakumar Yadav's 50* guided India home. Arshdeep Singh won the Player-of-the-Match award for his 4 for 9. With this, India ended their New York leg, which has been a tough surface for batting and, hence, Rohit was quick to point out that it is a big relief to have qualified ahead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the match, Rohit said, "It is a big relief, playing cricket here wasn't easy. We had to stick through till the end in all 3 games. Will take a lot of confidence from these wins."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He further opined, "Knew it would be tough. Credit to us for the way we held our nerve and got that partnership. Credit to Surya and Dube for showing the maturity and taking us through."</p>

<p>The New York surface hasn't been easy for the batters. It has produced variable bounce and the slow outfield has also not helped the batters' cause.</p>

<p>India ended with three wins on the trot in New York, however, they had their task cut-out versus Pakistan and USA. In the run-chase versus USA, the co-hosts along with West Indies, the Men in Blue were 10-2 and further reduced to 39-3 before Surya and Shivam Dube stuck around and took the game deep, with an unbroken 72-run fourth-wicket stand, to add another win for India.</p>

<p>On Surya's mature knock, Rohit stated, "He showed he has a different game to him, that's what you expect from experienced players." He added, "Credit to the way he stuck through today to take the game deep and win it for us."</p>

<p>India will play Canada on June 15&nbsp;in their final game from Group A before the Super 8 round kicks off.&nbsp;</p>


Indian captain Rohit Sharma admitted that it is a 'big relief' for India to have qualified for the Super 8 round in the T20 World Cup, following their hard-fought seven-wicket win over USA in New York on Wednesday (June 12).

Indian captain Rohit Sharma admitted that it is a 'big relief' for India to have qualified for the Super 8 round in the T20 World Cup, following their hard-fought seven-wicket win over USA in New York on Wednesday (June 12). Playing at the tough Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York, India were reeling at 10-2 in chase of 111 before Suryakumar Yadav's 50* guided India home. Arshdeep Singh won the Player-of-the-Match award for his 4 for 9. With this, India ended their New York leg, which has been a tough surface for batting and, hence, Rohit was quick to point out that it is a big relief to have qualified ahead. After the match, Rohit said, "It is a big relief, playing cricket here wasn't easy. We had to stick through till the end in all 3 games. Will take a lot of confidence from these wins." Also read: T20 World Cup: India crawl to win against USA to give Pakistan a chance at survival He further opined, "Knew it would be tough. Credit to us for the way we held our nerve and got that partnership. Credit to Surya and Dube for showing the maturity and taking us through." The New York surface hasn't been easy for the batters. It has produced variable bounce and the slow outfield has also not helped the batters' cause. India ended with three wins on the trot in New York, however, they had their task cut-out versus Pakistan and USA. In the run-chase versus USA, the co-hosts along with West Indies, the Men in Blue were 10-2 and further reduced to 39-3 before Surya and Shivam Dube stuck around and took the game deep, with an unbroken 72-run fourth-wicket stand, to add another win for India. On Surya's mature knock, Rohit stated, "He showed he has a different game to him, that's what you expect from experienced players." He added, "Credit to the way he stuck through today to take the game deep and win it for us." India will play Canada on June 15 in their final game from Group A before the Super 8 round kicks off.

T20 WC: Qualifying for Super 8s 'big relief', playing in New York wasn't easy - Rohit after India beat USA

<p>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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<h2>Rohit lauds super Surya</h2>

<p>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.</p>

<p>"He showed he's got a different game as well, that is what you expect from experienced players," Rohit said of Suryakumar Yadav.</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, India will face Canada in their last league game on Saturday (June 15) in Lauderhill, Florida.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


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

<p>Indian fans were shushed at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday (Jun 9) as Pakistan pacers sent openers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back to the pavilion inside powerplay overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The match was delayed by more than 50 minutes due to rain as Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bowl first. With the conditions overcast and sporadic rain showers anticipated, Rohit rues that he would have liked&nbsp;to bowl first as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p><b>"</b>We would have done that (fielded). We have to assess as quickly as possible how the pitch plays and then try to get a decent score," said Rohit</p>

<p>"Obviously it can be challenging upfront but we've spoken of what needs to be done as a batting unit and then we'll try to defend that score. Every game is important. You're playing the World Cup, it's important you try and show up and show up pretty well," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the delayed start, both teams came out in the middle but had to return after the end of first over. Shaheen Afridi took the new ball and got the ball to jag around just a bit but Rohit imposed himself by flicking one off his pads over backward square leg for a massive six.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-live-score-t20-world-cup-2024-india-vs-pakistan-minute-by-minute-updates-direct-from-nassau-stadium-730080"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024, Live Updates: India march towards 50 after poor start</strong></a></p>

<p>After another 30-min delay, Kohli started the proceedings with a boundary against Naseem Shah. However, the pacer held back his length and got the ball to hold on a bit, which forced Kohli to scythe one straight to backward point.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit departed in the very next over as he attempted a repeat of the first six but could only find&nbsp;Haris Rauf who took a steep catch with relative ease.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After the two quick wickets, Indian team management sent Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant into the middle, pushing Suryakumar Yadav, down the order.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Teams: </strong></p>

<p><strong>India (Playing XI): </strong>Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan (Playing XI):</strong> Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian fans were shushed at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday (Jun 9) as Pakistan pacers sent openers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back to the pavilion inside powerplay overs.

Indian fans were shushed at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday (Jun 9) as Pakistan pacers sent openers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back to the pavilion inside powerplay overs. The match was delayed by more than 50 minutes due to rain as Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bowl first. With the conditions overcast and sporadic rain showers anticipated, Rohit rues that he would have liked to bowl first as well. "We would have done that (fielded). We have to assess as quickly as possible how the pitch plays and then try to get a decent score," said Rohit "Obviously it can be challenging upfront but we've spoken of what needs to be done as a batting unit and then we'll try to defend that score. Every game is important. You're playing the World Cup, it's important you try and show up and show up pretty well," he added. After the delayed start, both teams came out in the middle but had to return after the end of first over. Shaheen Afridi took the new ball and got the ball to jag around just a bit but Rohit imposed himself by flicking one off his pads over backward square leg for a massive six. Also read | IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024, Live Updates: India march towards 50 after poor start After another 30-min delay, Kohli started the proceedings with a boundary against Naseem Shah. However, the pacer held back his length and got the ball to hold on a bit, which forced Kohli to scythe one straight to backward point. Rohit departed in the very next over as he attempted a repeat of the first six but could only find Haris Rauf who took a steep catch with relative ease. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × After the two quick wickets, Indian team management sent Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant into the middle, pushing Suryakumar Yadav, down the order. Teams: India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh Pakistan (Playing XI): Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir (With inputs from agencies)

T20 World Cup: Watch - Virat, Rohit depart inside powerplay as Pakistan strike early

<p>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?</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-wc-rohit-sharma-hit-on-thumb-in-nets-dismisses-injury-scare-ahead-of-marquee-pakistan-clash-729887">T20 WC: Rohit Sharma hit on thumb in nets, dismisses injury scare ahead of marquee Pakistan clash</a></strong></p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<h2>What should India’s Plan B be?</h2>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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;</p>


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?

<p>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.</p>

<p>Here is the match preview and result prediction for the India vs Pakistan game at 2024 T20 WC.</p>

<h2>The Big Preview</h2>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p><strong>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></strong></p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<h3>Pitch and weather report</h3>

<p>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.</p>

<h3>Result Prediction&nbsp;</h3>

<p>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.</p>

<p><strong>Predicted Playing XIs of both teams –</strong></p>

<p><strong>India -</strong>&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</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan&nbsp;-</strong> 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</p>


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

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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;</p>

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<p>“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.</p>

<p>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.”</p>

<h2>‘It’s different this time’ – Kirsten</h2>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>"I think these players have seen enough of each other and how they play," Kirsten said in the pre-match presser.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"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."</p>

<p>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.”</p>

<p>“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;</p>


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

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<h2>Kuldeep to hog all the limelight</h2>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, after the training, the players engaged in a friendly game of football before calling it a day.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


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

<p>A dominant India kickstarted their T20 World Cup with a eight-wicket win over Ireland after skittling the opposition on a paltry total of 96. Skipper Rohit Sharma (52), who retired hurt late in the innings, anchored the chase on a tricky pitch at the Nassau County&nbsp;International Cricket Stadium in New York where a slow outfield made run-making even more difficult.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With all eyes on what opening combination India were going to field in the&nbsp;World Cup, Rohit walked in alongside Virat Kohli (1) to face the opening Irish attack. While Rohit had a reprieve in the first over where a regulation take was dropped by the second slip, Kohli departed trying to manufacture shots on the tacky track.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian team management pushed Rishabh Pant (36*) at no. 3 to join forces with Rohit. The pair took a circumspect route after the initial wicket before Rohit got the hang of the pitch and started hitting his strokes. He reached his half century in 36 balls before retiring hurt after being hit flush on the shoulder.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Suryakumar Yadav, in at no. 4 attempted to keep up with the scoring rate but miscued a tossed up delivery from Benjamin White straight to deep&nbsp;midwicket for an easy catch. However, Pant completed the formalities by reverse whipping a length ball on the stumps straight behind the wicketkeeper's head for a six.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>India keep Ireland in check</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, Rohit won the toss and elected to bowl first in&nbsp;the overcast conditions. While pundits anticipated some seam and swing, the dual nature of the pitch came as a mild shock to both sides as the ball took off from length on multiple occasions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Yeah, just a little sore (the arm). I said it at the toss as well. Quite unsure of what to expect from the pitch. Not aware on what it is to play like on a pitch that's five months old," said Rohit at the post-match presentation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I don't think the wicket settled down even when we batted second. There was enough for the bowlers."</p>

<p>India struck early in the third over as Arshdeep Singh sent opposition captain Paul Stirling back to the hut who miscued a pull shot straight up in the air. Rishabh Pant, playing his first match in Indian colours after 17 months, pouched the difficult catch without any fuss.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Only four Irish batters were able to get into double figures as Indian bowlers dominated the proceedings.&nbsp;If it wasn't for the pyrotechnics from&nbsp;Gareth Delany and Joshua Little at the back end of the innings, the Irish scorecard could've worn an even more sorry look.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While India played a thorough all-round game, the fans were still disappointed by the management for not picking Kuldeep Yadav in the squad. Additionally, fans online were not happy with ICC for conducting match on a ground where the conditions did not encourage proper contest between both facets of the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the Nassau County Stadium was developed from scratch in the last few months, drop-in pitches that were prepared in Australia and later curated in Florida have been used for the two matches. The outfield has also been laid down artificially which means the ball cannot zip through the surface when the batter strokes it.&nbsp;</p>


A dominant India kickstarted their T20 World Cup with a eight-wicket win over Ireland after skittling the opposition on a paltry total of 96. Skipper Rohit Sharma (52), who retired hurt late in the innings, anchored the chase on a tricky pitch at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York where a slow outfield made run-making even more difficult.

A dominant India kickstarted their T20 World Cup with a eight-wicket win over Ireland after skittling the opposition on a paltry total of 96. Skipper Rohit Sharma (52), who retired hurt late in the innings, anchored the chase on a tricky pitch at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York where a slow outfield made run-making even more difficult. With all eyes on what opening combination India were going to field in the World Cup, Rohit walked in alongside Virat Kohli (1) to face the opening Irish attack. While Rohit had a reprieve in the first over where a regulation take was dropped by the second slip, Kohli departed trying to manufacture shots on the tacky track. The Indian team management pushed Rishabh Pant (36*) at no. 3 to join forces with Rohit. The pair took a circumspect route after the initial wicket before Rohit got the hang of the pitch and started hitting his strokes. He reached his half century in 36 balls before retiring hurt after being hit flush on the shoulder. Suryakumar Yadav, in at no. 4 attempted to keep up with the scoring rate but miscued a tossed up delivery from Benjamin White straight to deep midwicket for an easy catch. However, Pant completed the formalities by reverse whipping a length ball on the stumps straight behind the wicketkeeper's head for a six. Also read | T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan dealt huge blow before India contest as Imad Wasim is ruled out of USA clash India keep Ireland in check Earlier, Rohit won the toss and elected to bowl first in the overcast conditions. While pundits anticipated some seam and swing, the dual nature of the pitch came as a mild shock to both sides as the ball took off from length on multiple occasions. "Yeah, just a little sore (the arm). I said it at the toss as well. Quite unsure of what to expect from the pitch. Not aware on what it is to play like on a pitch that's five months old," said Rohit at the post-match presentation. "I don't think the wicket settled down even when we batted second. There was enough for the bowlers." India struck early in the third over as Arshdeep Singh sent opposition captain Paul Stirling back to the hut who miscued a pull shot straight up in the air. Rishabh Pant, playing his first match in Indian colours after 17 months, pouched the difficult catch without any fuss. Only four Irish batters were able to get into double figures as Indian bowlers dominated the proceedings. If it wasn't for the pyrotechnics from Gareth Delany and Joshua Little at the back end of the innings, the Irish scorecard could've worn an even more sorry look. Also read | T20 World Cup: ‘This is EA Cricket pitch’ - Fans angry over pitch and outfield used in India vs Ireland match While India played a thorough all-round game, the fans were still disappointed by the management for not picking Kuldeep Yadav in the squad. Additionally, fans online were not happy with ICC for conducting match on a ground where the conditions did not encourage proper contest between both facets of the game. Since the Nassau County Stadium was developed from scratch in the last few months, drop-in pitches that were prepared in Australia and later curated in Florida have been used for the two matches. The outfield has also been laid down artificially which means the ball cannot zip through the surface when the batter strokes it.

T20 World Cup: India sink Ireland to kickstart tournament with dominant win

<p>Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has hyped the Indian Team ahead of the showdown clash at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday (June 9), saying they hold the advantage over the Men in Green. While mentioning everyone’s attention would be on this high-octane clash, Latif pointed out that Pakistan captain Babar Azam will be under utmost pressure, more so for going up against India than performing well in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup.</p>

<p>Latif said Babar is far from learning the art of absorbing pressure in such games, suggesting he must take a few tips from Indian veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. He added Babar is ahead of his contemporaries as a batter but still has a long way to go as a leader.</p>

<p>"...the focus is on the game on June 9 against India. Babar (Pakistan captain) will be under a lot of pressure because of the game against India rather than performing in the World Cup," Latif said in a chat with PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"But he has to learn to carry pressure; he should learn that from Virat and Rohit. They know how to carry the game. As a batter, Babar is one of the best, but as a captain and leader, there's a lot that he needs to learn," the former Pakistan keeper-batter further said.</p>

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<p>India won their first game of the&nbsp;tournament against Ireland by eight wickets without their x-factor Kuldeep Yadav, probably saving him for the marquee clash against Pakistan. Latif thinks along the same lines,&nbsp;considering the pitches on offer in the USA, mainly in New York, would assist&nbsp;Kuldeep's style of bowling.</p>

<p>"Kuldeep Yadav is that one player who, if he remains fit for India throughout the World Cup, can cause trouble for batters. He is India's key bowler and also a key to success. Given the current form and stats, definitely, India have an advantage ahead of June 9," he said.</p>

<h2>Pakistan Team doesn’t look prepared</h2>

<p>Unlike how up and ready they looked in the previous two editions (in 2021 and 2022), Pakistan is not prepared enough for this edition, and Latif feels the reason behind that is the damage they suffered with the results at last year’s 50-over World Cup.</p>

<p>“The Pakistan team plays well in the ICC tournaments, but the team doesn't look as prepared as they were in 2021 and 2022. The damage happened after the last ODI World Cup with changes in captaincy, the selection committee and players,” Latif explained.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The team doesn't know who their openers will be, and what they have tried has failed miserably,” Latif added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from PTI)</em></p>


Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has hyped the Indian Team ahead of the showdown clash at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday (June 9), saying they hold the advantage over the Men in Green.

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has hyped the Indian Team ahead of the showdown clash at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday (June 9), saying they hold the advantage over the Men in Green. While mentioning everyone’s attention would be on this high-octane clash, Latif pointed out that Pakistan captain Babar Azam will be under utmost pressure, more so for going up against India than performing well in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. Latif said Babar is far from learning the art of absorbing pressure in such games, suggesting he must take a few tips from Indian veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. He added Babar is ahead of his contemporaries as a batter but still has a long way to go as a leader. "...the focus is on the game on June 9 against India. Babar (Pakistan captain) will be under a lot of pressure because of the game against India rather than performing in the World Cup," Latif said in a chat with PTI. "But he has to learn to carry pressure; he should learn that from Virat and Rohit. They know how to carry the game. As a batter, Babar is one of the best, but as a captain and leader, there's a lot that he needs to learn," the former Pakistan keeper-batter further said. ALSO READ: ICC not in favour of shifting matches from Nassau County Stadium despite pitch concerns India won their first game of the tournament against Ireland by eight wickets without their x-factor Kuldeep Yadav, probably saving him for the marquee clash against Pakistan. Latif thinks along the same lines, considering the pitches on offer in the USA, mainly in New York, would assist Kuldeep's style of bowling. "Kuldeep Yadav is that one player who, if he remains fit for India throughout the World Cup, can cause trouble for batters. He is India's key bowler and also a key to success. Given the current form and stats, definitely, India have an advantage ahead of June 9," he said. Pakistan Team doesn’t look prepared Unlike how up and ready they looked in the previous two editions (in 2021 and 2022), Pakistan is not prepared enough for this edition, and Latif feels the reason behind that is the damage they suffered with the results at last year’s 50-over World Cup. “The Pakistan team plays well in the ICC tournaments, but the team doesn't look as prepared as they were in 2021 and 2022. The damage happened after the last ODI World Cup with changes in captaincy, the selection committee and players,” Latif explained. “The team doesn't know who their openers will be, and what they have tried has failed miserably,” Latif added. (With inputs from PTI)

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