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Mitchell Starc reflects on Rohit Sharma's epic T20 World Cup innings that deflated Australia's hopes
India faced ups and downs in the cricket world cups, falling short in the ODI tournament but redeeming themselves in the T20 competition. Led by Rohit Sharma, India's victory in the T20 World Cup came after a remarkable display of batting prowess against Australia. Despite a strong start, Australia's exit from the tournament raised questions about their team selection. The highlight of the match was Rohit's aggressive innings, scoring 92 runs off 41 balls before being dismissed by a Starc yorker. India's win marked the end of a 17-year wait for the title, showcasing their resilience and determination on the world stage.
Rohit Sharma’s wife Ritika Sajdeh’s tribute to Rahul Dravid goes viral after Gautam Gambhir named new coach
The post appeared just a few hours after the BCCI appointed Gautam Gambhir as the head coach until December 2027. Dravid and Rohit have had a close working relationship over the past three years, having started their roles as head coach and white-ball captain, respectively, after the T20 World Cup in 2021. Rohit later became the all-format captain following Virat Kohli’s resignation after the South Africa tour in late 2021.
Hardik Pandya likely to lead India in T20I series against Sri Lanka; KL Rahul to captain in ODIs: Sources
In the T20 WC, Pandya scored 144 runs in six innings at an average of 48.00 and a strike rate of 151.57, with a half-century and best score of 50*. He also took 11 wickets in eight games at an average of 17.36 and an economy rate of 7.64, with the best figures of 3/20.
Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as head coach an expected but also a left-field choice
Jay Shah, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), confirmed on Tuesday evening, July 9, that Gautam Gambhir would be the next head coach of the senior men’s team. This decision was somewhat expected, given Gambhir’s recent activities and achievements.
Gautam Gambhir's in-tray: Priorities as India men's new head coach
Retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from T20Is aside, a major change that affects the team across all three formats came when Rahul Dravid stepped down after a memorable tenure as head coach. The unassuming Indian legend took the team to heights in his three years as head coach, guiding the team to the final of the ICC events in all three formats - the ICC World Test Championship, the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
David Warner retirement: Australian opener calls curtains to international career
David Warner announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday via Instagram,. He is open to returning for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. His illustrious career included 8,786 Test runs, 6,932 ODI runs, and 3,277 T20I runs. Despite achievements in various ICC events, Warner faced controversies such as a suspension for a ball-tampering scandal in 2018, yet he remains a celebrated Australian opener in all formats.
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Chapter closed, says David Warner, confirms international retirement but leaves room for Champions Trophy return
Warner announced his international retirement in parts over the last year. He retired from Test format in December 2023 after Australia's three-match red-ball series against Pakistan concluded. He announced his retirement from the 50-over format after their record-extending sixth ODI World Cup in India last year.
Indian women's team look to finetune strategies in T20I series against South Africa ahead of Asia Cup, WC
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will leave no stone unturned in their effort to embark for those big events in the best possible frame of mind. They have displayed signs of it too in the preceding three-match ODI series in Bengaluru and in the one-off Test here. The relentless India have won all those assignments despite the Proteas creating pockets of fight.
From top bowling performances to boundary blitzes: Know about record-breaking moments of T20 World Cup 2024
The first T20 World Cup featuring 20 teams will be remembered for its historic moments and record-breaking performances. Team India ended their ICC trophy drought by clinching a thrilling seven-run victory over first-time finalists South Africa in Barbados. Here's a closer look at some of the amazing feats and records set during the tournament held in the West Indies and the USA.
Indian cricket team's new head coach to take charge from Sri Lanka series: BCCI secy Jay Shah
The Indian cricket team will have a new head coach for the upcoming limited-overs series in Sri Lanka starting later this month, according to BCCI secretary Jay Shah. While Shah did not reveal the successor to the outgoing Rahul Dravid, former opener Gautam Gambhir is expected to take on the role. The Cricket Advisory Committee has conducted interviews for the job and has shortlisted Gambhir and former India women's coach W V Raman.
Caught on camera: Rahul Dravid's heartfelt moment with Virat Kohli steals the T20 World Cup show
T20 World Cup Ind vs SA Final: India's cricket team triumphed in the T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa by 7 runs in an exhilarating final at Barbados' Kensington Oval. This victory, India's second in T20 World Cups and first ICC trophy in 11 years, sparked joyful celebrations. Coach Rahul Dravid, known for his calm demeanor, joined in the emotional moment as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirements from T20 cricket, adding poignancy to the win. Suryakumar Yadav's stunning catch also played a crucial role in India's thrilling victory.
ICC T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament: Six Indians feature in the list, Finals MOTM Kohli misses out
The ICC's 'Team of the Tournament' for the T20 World Cup features six Indians, including Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, but omits Virat Kohli despite his match-winning performance in the final against South Africa. India won their second title with a thrilling seven-run victory, while Afghanistan had three players in the XI.
PM Modi congratulates Team India for World Cup win, says 'You have won hearts of crores of Indians'
India secured a thrilling victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa, defending a total of 176/7 with stellar performances by Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah. Virat Kohli's resilient 76-run innings set the stage, ending an 11-year global trophy drought. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and numerous dignitaries lauded the team's achievement, uniting the nation in celebration.
India record highest-ever team total in Women's Test cricket
India's women's cricket team made history by achieving the highest team total in a Test match, surpassing records set by other nations. Led by standout performances from key players, including Smriti Mandhana, the team showcased remarkable skill and determination on the field.
Harmanpreet named captain as Hockey India announces 16-member squad for Paris Olympics
Harmanpreet Singh was named captain and Hardik Singh his deputy as Hockey India announced a 16-member squad for next month's Paris Olympics. The squad features five debutants and a mix of seniors from the previous edition.
Hardik Pandya nearly suffers injury from throw by Rishabh Pant, captain Rohit Sharma gets visibly upset: Watch video
Hardik Pandya's pivotal role as an all-rounder for India in the 2024 T20 World Cup faces challenges after an injury scare during a match against Australia. Despite tensions with teammate Rishabh Pant, Pandya's contributions with bat and ball remain crucial as India advances undefeated to the semifinals against England on June 27 in Guyana.
T20 World Cup: W, W, W, W, W, W - Watch Pat Cummins' back-to-back hat-tricks vs Afghanistan, Bangladesh
Pat Cummins made T20 World Cup history with consecutive hat-tricks, but Afghanistan's victory over Australia stole the spotlight. Gulbadin Naib's exceptional performance earned him the Man of the Match award. Both teams are competing for coveted semi-final spots.
Williamson steps down as white-ball captain, declines national contract
The Black Caps have very little international cricket scheduled during the January window and Williamson, who had stepped down from Test captaincy in December 2022, will be available to play all three formats outside that month.
A legend's final bow: Sunil Chhetri wants to walk out on a high
At the end of Sunil Chhetri's penultimate training session of his 19-year international career for India, he quietly picked up a ball, delicately placed it on the penalty spot and signalled Vishal Kaith to take his place between the sticks. As he's done at the end of every training session, he wanted to take a few attempts from 12 yards out before wrapping up for the day
Lok Sabha Polls: Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni casts vote in Ranchi
Ranchi Lok Sabha Election 2024: Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni arrived at a polling station in Ranchi on Saturday to vote in the Lok Sabha election. Earlier today, Gautam Gambhir, a former cricketer, also participated in voting during the sixth phase of the elections in Delhi.
India doing really well, hopefully they can qualify for T20 WC semis: Harmanpreet Kaur
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is optimistic about her team's chances in the upcoming T20 World Cup. She considered the team among the semi finalists. The batter expressed confidence in the team's familiarity with the conditions in Bangladesh. Harmanpreet predicted India, Australia, England, and South Africa as likely semi-finalists. The team aims to overcome close losses of the past and succeed in the tournament to lift their first global trophy.
India, Australia in Group A of Women's T20 WC; Scotland qualify
India placed in Group A with Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan for Women's T20 World Cup. Matches in Sylhet, facing New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia, Qualifier 1 team. Final in Dhaka after 23 matches.
India to play five-match T20I series against Bangladesh in Sylhet
The India women's cricket team is set to tour Bangladesh for a five-match T20I series, with all matches to be held in Sylhet. This series will be crucial for India as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled for September-October in Bangladesh. India, ranked third in women's T20I rankings, will look to build on their past success, having reached the semi-finals in the 2023 T20 World Cup. Bangladesh, ranked ninth, will aim to perform well as the host nation. The series will commence on April 28, with India arriving in Bangladesh on April 23.
Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball skipper ahead of T20 World Cup
Pakistan could not make the knockout stage of the 50-overs World Cup last year, which prompted Babar to relinquish captaincy. Pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi was subsequently put in charge of the T20 squad, while Shan Masood was named the test captain.
View: Indian women's cricket team faces consistency challenge
Indian Women’s Cricket Team battles inconsistency despite sporadic wins. Coach Amol Mazumdar aims for consistency ahead of the T20 World Cup. Recent victories bring hope, but sustaining success is crucial for long-term growth in women's cricket.
Clinical India Women crush Australia by 9 wickets, go 1-0 up in T20Is
Putting their best fielding effort across all matches this home season, India not only showed remarkable improvement but remained clinical throughout to not allow Australia even a sniff. Sadhu was not the only Indian to enjoy the high of an individual milestone - for she produced the second-best figures for any Indian bowler in T20Is against Australia after Jhulan Goswami's 5 for 11 over a decade ago. Mandhana became only the second Indian batter after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur - and sixth overall in women's T20Is - to have crossed the 3,000-run mark.
Indian women vying for all-round improvement in T20Is against Australia
If their horrendous fielding in the second ODI cost India the game by a mere three runs, the batters cut a sorry figure on a perfect deck to be bowled out for 148 after Australia piled up a record 338/8 in the third ODI. India lost the opening ODI by six wickets since none of the bowlers could impose themselves on a long Australian batting order.
Prepare turners at your own peril: New Aussie skipper Healy dares India
Alyssa Healy said that India would risk themselves by opting for tracks that offer turn as the Australian spinners are on par with their sub-continental counterparts. "I'm actually really intrigued to see as to what sort of wickets they prepare. I think we've got a really, really good spin attack. So do that at your own peril. Don't get me wrong, the Indians have got a strong spin attack as well," Healy was quoted as saying by 'Sydney Morning Herald'.
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