India are gearing up for their T20 World Cup 2024 opener, where they will take on Ireland&nbsp;at the Nassau County Cricket Ground in New York on Wednesday (June 5). Ahead of the start of the&nbsp;tournament, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra&nbsp;issued a stern warning for the one-time winners and questioned the team's preparations and tactics. Chopra pointed fingers at captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for being away from the shortest format for 14 months, following the last edition in Australia in late 2022, and even questioned the team's&nbsp;lack of role clarity.&nbsp;

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra questioned why India are still figuring out their playing XI. He further stated that every player should have known their respective roles before the tournament and not at the start of it.

<h2>'Shouldn't it be ideal that we should have known the opening combination by now?'</h2>

Chopra stated, "Are India underprepared for yet another T20 World Cup? Aren't we still figuring out our batting line-up? Who is the opener and the finisher? Should we get to know all these only in the World Cup? Yes, India like a left-right combination, but are almost certain to go with two right-handers: Rohit and Kohli. Rishabh Pant will likely bat at No. 3, followed by Suryakumar Yadav, and their dismissals will depend on whether India will next send Shivam Dube or Hardik Pandya. Then Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel. There are a lot of left-handers. But my question remains, why are we getting to know about this now? Shouldn't it be ideal that we should have known the opening combination by now?"

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He further added, "Since the end of the last T20 World Cup in 2022, we have been playing with almost the same XI and the same batting order. So, what have we changed? And the roles that have changed, none were informed about it. It's not ideal. And it is because none of the senior players played since the last World Cup. I strongly feel we lack proper preparation. We are still trying to address it. We do have individual brilliance, but what happened last times was that we created a scene around the opening position. Between the World Cup in the UAE and Australia, we tried so many options for the opening role, including Suryakumar Yadav. But eventually, we opened with Rohit and Rahul, Kohli at 3...absolutely no use. That came back to haunt us. It's an early warning, but we haven't prepared well."

India head into the T20 WC with only one warm-up game since arriving in the United States, co-hosts of the mega event along with West Indies. India played Bangladesh in the warm-up encounter and came with a different batting line-up. It remains to be seen who will be India's openers in their first game, versus Ireland. Moreover, it also remains to be seen if Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal will get a look-in. Thus, India have a lot of questions before their tournament opener, on Wednesday.&nbsp;

The 2007 winners are placed in Group A along with arch-rivals Pakistan, Ireland, USA and Canada.&nbsp;

India are gearing up for their T20 World Cup 2024 opener, where they will take on Ireland at the Nassau County Cricket Ground in New York on Wednesday (June 5). Ahead of the start of the tournament, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra issued a stern warning for the one-time winners and questioned the team's preparations and tactics.

India are gearing up for their T20 World Cup 2024 opener, where they will take on Ireland at the Nassau County Cricket Ground in New York on Wednesday (June 5). Ahead of the start of the tournament, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra issued a stern warning for the one-time winners and questioned the team's preparations and tactics. Chopra pointed fingers at captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for being away from the shortest format for 14 months, following the last edition in Australia in late 2022, and even questioned the team's lack of role clarity. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra questioned why India are still figuring out their playing XI. He further stated that every player should have known their respective roles before the tournament and not at the start of it. 'Shouldn't it be ideal that we should have known the opening combination by now?' Chopra stated, "Are India underprepared for yet another T20 World Cup? Aren't we still figuring out our batting line-up? Who is the opener and the finisher? Should we get to know all these only in the World Cup? Yes, India like a left-right combination, but are almost certain to go with two right-handers: Rohit and Kohli. Rishabh Pant will likely bat at No. 3, followed by Suryakumar Yadav, and their dismissals will depend on whether India will next send Shivam Dube or Hardik Pandya. Then Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel. There are a lot of left-handers. But my question remains, why are we getting to know about this now? Shouldn't it be ideal that we should have known the opening combination by now?" Also read: T20 WC: Virat Kohli headlines India's intense training session ahead of Ireland clash - Watch He further added, "Since the end of the last T20 World Cup in 2022, we have been playing with almost the same XI and the same batting order. So, what have we changed? And the roles that have changed, none were informed about it. It's not ideal. And it is because none of the senior players played since the last World Cup. I strongly feel we lack proper preparation. We are still trying to address it. We do have individual brilliance, but what happened last times was that we created a scene around the opening position. Between the World Cup in the UAE and Australia, we tried so many options for the opening role, including Suryakumar Yadav. But eventually, we opened with Rohit and Rahul, Kohli at 3...absolutely no use. That came back to haunt us. It's an early warning, but we haven't prepared well." India head into the T20 WC with only one warm-up game since arriving in the United States, co-hosts of the mega event along with West Indies. India played Bangladesh in the warm-up encounter and came with a different batting line-up. It remains to be seen who will be India's openers in their first game, versus Ireland. Moreover, it also remains to be seen if Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal will get a look-in. Thus, India have a lot of questions before their tournament opener, on Wednesday. The 2007 winners are placed in Group A along with arch-rivals Pakistan, Ireland, USA and Canada.

'Are India underprepared for yet another T20 WC?': Former Indian opener issues warning to Rohit Sharma & Co

Former Indian all-rounder Suresh Raina feels Sanju Samson needs to make the most of the opportunities in the three-match T20I series versus Afghanistan, which&nbsp;kicked off in India on Thursday (Jan 11) in Mohali. Raina feels Samson can be India's X-factor in the Men in Blue's 2024 T20 World Cup campaign, which will be held in June in West Indies and USA.

Speaking to&nbsp;Sports18, Raina said, "Sanju has made a wonderful hundred against South Africa recently. He is definitely captain material as his mind is ticking all the time while on the field. We have some very good options for the wicketkeeper-batter role -- KL Rahul, Jitesh Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Pant whenever he comes back after getting fit."

Raina further opined, "I prefer to have Sanju in the middle-order because he has a lot of shots. He plays those pick-up shots against pacers from the length. Hopefully, he performs well in the IPL too before the selectors sit down to select the team for the T20 World Cup."

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"So, it is a good chance for Sanju against Afghanistan, and he can be our X-Factor in the World Cup,'' he added.

Samson has been a big name in the Indian Premier League (IPL), representing the Rajasthan Royals (RR) since his debut barring the two seasons he played for the now defunct Delhi Daredevils (DD). He has&nbsp;3,888 runs in&nbsp;152 T20Is at a strike rate&nbsp;of&nbsp;137.19. However, he has not had much success in T20Is for India, scoring&nbsp;just 374 runs in 24 matches at a paltry average of 19.68.&nbsp;

In the recently concluded&nbsp;South Africa tour, Samson impressed one and all with his maiden ODI hundred in the series finale. He will now look to churn out runs in&nbsp;the shortest format as well, during the Afghanistan series, and seal a T20 WC spot at the earliest.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>India’s T20I squad for the Afghanistan series –</h2>

Rohit Sharma (captain), S Gill, Y Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, W Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan and Mukesh Kumar

Former Indian all-rounder Suresh Raina feels Sanju Samson needs to make the most of the opportunities in the three-match T20I series versus Afghanistan, which kicked off in India on Thursday (Jan 11) in Mohali.

Former Indian all-rounder Suresh Raina feels Sanju Samson needs to make the most of the opportunities in the three-match T20I series versus Afghanistan, which kicked off in India on Thursday (Jan 11) in Mohali. Raina feels Samson can be India's X-factor in the Men in Blue's 2024 T20 World Cup campaign, which will be held in June in West Indies and USA. Speaking to Sports18, Raina said, "Sanju has made a wonderful hundred against South Africa recently. He is definitely captain material as his mind is ticking all the time while on the field. We have some very good options for the wicketkeeper-batter role -- KL Rahul, Jitesh Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Pant whenever he comes back after getting fit." Raina further opined, "I prefer to have Sanju in the middle-order because he has a lot of shots. He plays those pick-up shots against pacers from the length. Hopefully, he performs well in the IPL too before the selectors sit down to select the team for the T20 World Cup." Also read: Kohli enjoys on-field battle, didn't like bowling to Pujara: Swann on ENG's historic Test series win in India "So, it is a good chance for Sanju against Afghanistan, and he can be our X-Factor in the World Cup,'' he added. Samson has been a big name in the Indian Premier League (IPL), representing the Rajasthan Royals (RR) since his debut barring the two seasons he played for the now defunct Delhi Daredevils (DD). He has 3,888 runs in 152 T20Is at a strike rate of 137.19. However, he has not had much success in T20Is for India, scoring just 374 runs in 24 matches at a paltry average of 19.68. In the recently concluded South Africa tour, Samson impressed one and all with his maiden ODI hundred in the series finale. He will now look to churn out runs in the shortest format as well, during the Afghanistan series, and seal a T20 WC spot at the earliest. India’s T20I squad for the Afghanistan series – Rohit Sharma (captain), S Gill, Y Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, W Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan and Mukesh Kumar

IND vs AFG: He can be India's X-factor at T20 World Cup - Suresh Raina backs THIS star player to excel

The acting chief executive Geoff Allardice of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is hoping for a smooth T20 World Cup, which begins on October 17 in the United Arab Emirates and Oman amid coronavirus concerns.

The acting chief executive Geoff Allardice of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is hoping for a smooth T20 World Cup, which begins on October 17 in the United Arab Emirates and Oman amid coronavirus concerns. Last month, India had pulled out just two hours before the toss of the fifth Manchester Test due to Covid fears in their camp and left England, now, during a virtual press conference said that such last-minute decisions will be taken by that committee. "We have a committee set up to look at any cases that arise during the event and they will look at identifying close contacts and taking decisions around future events," Allardice told a virtual news conference. "Any decisions around matches will be taken by that committee and it's not going to be something that's going to be dealt with by the members as it may do in bilateral cricket." ALSO READ | DRS to make debut in upcoming ICC men's T20 World Cup 2021 Previously, ICC revealed what will happen if a positive case does arise and the ICC expects that could happen given the evidence of major events around the world in other sports, a process is in place to address it. A positive test recipient will go into 10 days isolation and close contacts six days isolation, but all cases will be referred to BSAG for their consideration. Biosafety Scientific Advisory Group (BSAG) will oversee all issues relating to biosafety through the tournament. Preparations to keep the tournament safe: ICC had earlier informed that players will go into six days of isolation on arrival to the tournament during which they will have three COVID-19 tests to ensure no one entering the next stage of the process is infected. After those six days, players are moved into a managed event environment for the duration of the tournament, undergoing periodic testing. ALSO READ | ICC announce USD 1.6 million prize money for winner of T20 World Cup 2021 Everybody taking part in the event has been fully vaccinated. In order to maintain the managed event environment, participants will be kept away from the public. With the tournament taking place across four locations and two countries, the ICC has planned thoroughly to ensure travel does not compromise safety.

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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has commented on Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya's fitness, who is a vital cog in the Indian cricket team, especially in the middle order, but currently going through a lean patch in his career.&nbsp;

Butt said that India's&nbsp;star all-rounder's problem is that he is "so slim" and if there is extra load on his body, he will "keep getting unfit".&nbsp;

"India had high hopes from Hardik Pandya, but he has been on a long layoff period. He looks very skilful when he bats. And when he was bowling before injury, he looked very effective with decent pace,"&nbsp;Butt said on his YouTube channel.&nbsp;

"But again, Hardik Pandya’s problem is that he is so slim, if there is extra load on his body, he will keep getting unfit," he added.&nbsp;

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Previously, Pandya was part of Shikhar Dhawan's team that toured Sri Lanka recently for a white-ball series and he is tipped to be part of India's squad during ICC T20 World Cup. But before that, he will&nbsp;be seen in the 14th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) for Mumbai Indians in UAE.&nbsp;

"He needs some muscle on his body. Skill-wise, he has a lot of capacity to become better and better. The way he bats and bowls… he has a very good bowling action. But again, his body cannot take the excess workload. That is what needs to be managed," Butt added.&nbsp;

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The ex-Pakistani cricketer also gave an example of some legendary all-rounders like Kapil Dev and Imran Khan and said that they were "fitter than him".&nbsp;

"If you compare Hardik Pandya with Kapil Dev or Imran Khan, they were far fitter than him. You can watch their YouTube videos. They were double in size, and had more muscle. I don’t know if there is any issue with Hardik Pandya’s physique. The physios and trainers must be definitely talking to him about it," he further said.&nbsp;

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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has commented on Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya's fitness, who is a vital cog in the Indian cricket team, especially in the middle order, but currently going through a lean patch in his career.

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has commented on Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya's fitness, who is a vital cog in the Indian cricket team, especially in the middle order, but currently going through a lean patch in his career. Butt said that India's star all-rounder's problem is that he is "so slim" and if there is extra load on his body, he will "keep getting unfit". "India had high hopes from Hardik Pandya, but he has been on a long layoff period. He looks very skilful when he bats. And when he was bowling before injury, he looked very effective with decent pace," Butt said on his YouTube channel. "But again, Hardik Pandya’s problem is that he is so slim, if there is extra load on his body, he will keep getting unfit," he added. ALSO READ | INDvsENG: Mark Wood injury adds to England pace problems ahead of third Test Previously, Pandya was part of Shikhar Dhawan's team that toured Sri Lanka recently for a white-ball series and he is tipped to be part of India's squad during ICC T20 World Cup. But before that, he will be seen in the 14th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) for Mumbai Indians in UAE. "He needs some muscle on his body. Skill-wise, he has a lot of capacity to become better and better. The way he bats and bowls… he has a very good bowling action. But again, his body cannot take the excess workload. That is what needs to be managed," Butt added. ALSO READ | Watch: Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj's gesture when James Anderson walked out to bat goes viral The ex-Pakistani cricketer also gave an example of some legendary all-rounders like Kapil Dev and Imran Khan and said that they were "fitter than him". "If you compare Hardik Pandya with Kapil Dev or Imran Khan, they were far fitter than him. You can watch their YouTube videos. They were double in size, and had more muscle. I don’t know if there is any issue with Hardik Pandya’s physique. The physios and trainers must be definitely talking to him about it," he further said. ALSO READ | Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya's luxurious 8-BHK apartment has over-the-top amenities - see pics Watch the video here: ×

Watch: Salman Butt has his say on India's star all-rounder's physique — 'problem is that he is so slim'

Aakash Chopra has said that the Indian selectors can't look past Prithvi Shaw for the T20 World Cup, considering his solid form in IPL 2021.&nbsp;

Prithvi Shaw amassed 308 runs at a noteworthy average of 38.50 and an extraordinary strike rate of 166.48 in the eight matches he played in IPL 2021. He is second just to the Orange Cap holder Shikhar Dhawan in the list of top run-getters for the Delhi Capitals.&nbsp;

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra believes that Prithvi Shaw ought to be in the Indian team's plan of things for the T20 World Cup after his endeavors in IPL 2021.

"If Prithvi Shaw continues batting like this, I feel will have to be considered for the World T20. You just cannot ignore him now because of the kind of form he has shown, the kind of runs he has put, and the fashion in which he has scored those runs," Chopra said.

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"We had spoken earlier that Prithvi Shaw will be one of the finds of the tournament, that his strike rate will be the best. And he is standing there only. The way he has batted, six fours off six deliveries, it is not that easy to hit six boundaries in the first over," the former Indian batsman added.

Aakash Chopra said that Prithvi Shaw's stunning batting in IPL 2021 was likened to his presentation on Test debut against the West Indies.&nbsp;

"The way he has batted, the skills and fearless approach he has shown, he was taking risks but it did not seem like he was doing so. He has been absolutely sensational. We saw the old Prithvi Shaw, who had scored a century on his Test debut,"&nbsp;he concluded.

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Shaw has absolutely advanced his case for selection in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Nonetheless, with many batsmen competing for the subsequent opener's spot alongside Rohit Sharma, the 21-year-old should dole out some exceptional exhibitions in the series against Sri Lanka to stay in the selection scene.

Aakash Chopra has said that the Indian selectors can't look past Prithvi Shaw for the T20 World Cup, considering his solid form in IPL 2021. Prithvi Shaw amassed 308 runs at a noteworthy average of 38.

Aakash Chopra has said that the Indian selectors can't look past Prithvi Shaw for the T20 World Cup, considering his solid form in IPL 2021. Prithvi Shaw amassed 308 runs at a noteworthy average of 38.50 and an extraordinary strike rate of 166.48 in the eight matches he played in IPL 2021. He is second just to the Orange Cap holder Shikhar Dhawan in the list of top run-getters for the Delhi Capitals. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra believes that Prithvi Shaw ought to be in the Indian team's plan of things for the T20 World Cup after his endeavors in IPL 2021. "If Prithvi Shaw continues batting like this, I feel will have to be considered for the World T20. You just cannot ignore him now because of the kind of form he has shown, the kind of runs he has put, and the fashion in which he has scored those runs," Chopra said. ALSO READ: Cricket: Jhulan Goswami opens up about the England tour, says 'Test cricket is about the mind' "We had spoken earlier that Prithvi Shaw will be one of the finds of the tournament, that his strike rate will be the best. And he is standing there only. The way he has batted, six fours off six deliveries, it is not that easy to hit six boundaries in the first over," the former Indian batsman added. Aakash Chopra said that Prithvi Shaw's stunning batting in IPL 2021 was likened to his presentation on Test debut against the West Indies. "The way he has batted, the skills and fearless approach he has shown, he was taking risks but it did not seem like he was doing so. He has been absolutely sensational. We saw the old Prithvi Shaw, who had scored a century on his Test debut," he concluded. ALSO READ: Cricket: Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Lyon clarify stance on allegations related to sandpaper gate Shaw has absolutely advanced his case for selection in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Nonetheless, with many batsmen competing for the subsequent opener's spot alongside Rohit Sharma, the 21-year-old should dole out some exceptional exhibitions in the series against Sri Lanka to stay in the selection scene.

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Harmanpreet Kaur-led India lost to England in the semi-final of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/womens-t20-2018-semi-final-england-thrash-india-178881">Women's World T20 2018</a> at Antigua's Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. While she said that team India has to work on their "mental strength".

Dominant England outclassed India in both the innings as they thrash 'Women in Blue' to register an easy eight-wicket stunning victory.

Reigning ODI World World Champions England will now meet Australia in the summit clash after the Southern Stars beat defending champions West Indies by 72 runs.

After losing the game, Kaur interacted with media, she said, "We have learned a lot over the course of the tournament. It was not an easy total to chase."&nbsp;

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India decided to leave their senior most player Mithali Raj, a move that will certainly be questioned, after the loss. Reflecting on the same, Kaur said, "Whatever we decided, it was for the team (on resting Mithali Raj). Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't."&nbsp;

"One game doesn't decide whether we are a good team or a bad team."&nbsp;

"We have a very young team and it was a learning curve for us. I'm really proud of all the girls. We will do well in upcoming tournaments."

"Our bowlers bowled quite well, and we did well to stretch the match till the 18th over. We still have to work on our mental strength - learning to play under pressure will be a key thing to learn for us," she added.

Kaur praised the England team, she said, "They read the wicket really well and bowled accordingly. The credit goes to them."

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India lost to England in the semi-final of Women's World T20 2018 at Antigua's Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. While she said that team India has to work on their "mental strength".

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India lost to England in the semi-final of Women's World T20 2018 at Antigua's Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. While she said that team India has to work on their "mental strength". Dominant England outclassed India in both the innings as they thrash 'Women in Blue' to register an easy eight-wicket stunning victory. Reigning ODI World World Champions England will now meet Australia in the summit clash after the Southern Stars beat defending champions West Indies by 72 runs. After losing the game, Kaur interacted with media, she said, "We have learned a lot over the course of the tournament. It was not an easy total to chase." India's spirited campaign in the ICC #WT20 comes to an end. England win the 2nd semi-final by 8 wickets and they will meet Australia in the final. Details - https://t.co/bnYQfktsLG pic.twitter.com/jaj3Canvjl — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) November 23, 2018 × India decided to leave their senior most player Mithali Raj, a move that will certainly be questioned, after the loss. Reflecting on the same, Kaur said, "Whatever we decided, it was for the team (on resting Mithali Raj). Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't." "One game doesn't decide whether we are a good team or a bad team." "We have a very young team and it was a learning curve for us. I'm really proud of all the girls. We will do well in upcoming tournaments." "Our bowlers bowled quite well, and we did well to stretch the match till the 18th over. We still have to work on our mental strength - learning to play under pressure will be a key thing to learn for us," she added. Kaur praised the England team, she said, "They read the wicket really well and bowled accordingly. The credit goes to them."

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