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T20WC: Logistical hassles galore in Caribbean's first ICC event in 14 years
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, hosted in the Caribbean after 14 years, was a significant success for Cricket West Indies, providing financial security and fulfilling the ICC's goal of spreading major events beyond traditional venues. However, logistical challenges marred the experience for many, including players and overseas fans. Issues ranged from undercooked pitches in the USA to hectic scheduling in the Caribbean, where teams faced multiple venue changes within short spans.
T20 World Cup champions on Modi's 'cup par charcha': Check fun conversation of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli with PM
India's cricket team, including Rohit Sharma and his team, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on July 4. Modi congratulated the team for their team spirit, talent, and patience, and praised their fighting spirit and never-say-die attitude. Sharma expressed gratitude for the opportunity to meet Modi and the team's hard work. Modi also asked Sharma about his unique walk while receiving the trophy, which was inspired by Kuldeep and Chahal.
Hats off to him for bowling last over: Rohit Sharma lauds Hardik Pandya after T20 WC triumph
India's skipper Rohit Sharma has praised all-rounder Hardik Pandya for his heroics in the last over during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa. The Men in Blue lifted the prestigious trophy for the second time, defeating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados. Rohit announced his retirement from the shortest format of the game after winning the T20 World Cup final.
India-Zimbabwe 5-match T20I series starts tomorrow; Shubman Gill to captain the first two matches
Zimbabwe and India will be looking to the future when they start a five-match Twenty20 international series at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. With the next T20 World Cup scheduled for India and Sri Lanka in 2026, the series in Zimbabwe marks the start of a new two-year journey for both sides.
T20 World Cup victory parade for India's cricket team to be held tomorrow; check route and timing
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a victory parade in Mumbai, Maharashtra, in honor of Team India's T20 World Cup win in Barbados. The team, which had been stranded in Barbados for three days due to a hurricane, will return to Delhi on Thursday. The victory parade will be hosted at the Marine Drive and Wankhede Stadium. India's team won the tournament with a total of 176/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
Ahead of debut series, Riyan Parag opens up on breakthrough IPL 2024, trolls, bond with Samson, Sangakkara
Riyan Parag, an all-rounder and Rajasthan Royals star, is set to make his debut for Team India in a T20I series against Zimbabwe starting July 6 at the Harare Sports Club. As the first player from Assam to receive a national call-up, Parag expressed his desire to inspire others from his state to dream big and aim to represent their country.
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The stage for India's T20 triumph was not set in one day: Rohit & Co made the blueprint post 2023 World Cup setback
The Indian cricket team celebrated a triumphant comeback at Kensington Oval in Barbados as the sun set on a memorable evening. They gathered on the pitch, savoring their victory after clinching the World Test Championship mace and securing the ODI World Cup.
BCCI awards Rs 125 crore to Team India: Here's how much each player will get
T20 World Cup Final: The Indian cricket team secured their second T20 World Cup title with a thrilling win over South Africa. The BCCI announced a cash prize of INR 125 crores for the team, in addition to the INR 20.41 crores prize money. Key contributions from Virat Kohli, Arshdeep Singh, and Jasprit Bumrah were instrumental in the victory. Fans eagerly await details of the team's return and celebrations. This victory ends India's 11-year ICC trophy drought.
Dinesh Karthik appointed batting coach, mentor for Royal Challengers Bangalore
Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has transitioned into coaching as he takes on the role of batting coach and mentor for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Known for his IPL career, Karthik aims to bring his experience and passion for cricket to RCB, emphasizing the importance of tactical awareness and staying composed under pressure. RCB hopes his guidance will help bolster their team performance as they strive to clinch their first-ever IPL title despite their consistent presence in the league over the years.
India vs England T20 semi-final: Why a frustrated Virat Kohli is English coach's biggest fear?
England coach Matthew Mott is mindful of the potential impact Virat Kohli could have in the upcoming T20 World Cup semi-final against defending champions England, despite Kohli's inconsistent form in the tournament. Kohli's recent scores of one, four, zero, 24, and a highest of 37 against Bangladesh, coupled with a five-ball duck against Australia in the Super Eight round.
That's not the pitch you want to have a World Cup semifinal on: Afghan coach Jonathan Trott
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott criticized the pitch used for their T20 World Cup semifinal against South Africa, calling it unfit for such a crucial match. The pitch's inconsistent bounce and seam movement led to Afghanistan being bowled out for 56, the lowest score in a T20 World Cup semifinal. Despite South Africa's quick chase, their batters also struggled. Trott emphasized the need for a fair contest and expressed hopes that the team would learn from this challenging experience.
Why WV Raman's credentials also deserve attention for head coach’s job
Raman played 11 Tests and 27 ODIs but it is not on the back of this that he is the best candidate for the job. After all, cricket is littered with examples of players with glittering playing records who did not come good as coaches. Equally, there are those who did not play as much as they should have — and this is certainly true of Raman — who have the ability to get the best out of players.
Looking back at Gautam Gambhir's best performances: Batting for India to mentoring KKR
BCCI secretary Jay Shah and other authorities will interview former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir for the role of head coach of the men's cricket team in Mumbai, as per reports. As per news agency citing media reports, Gambhir is the sole applicant for the high profile role. Applications for the top job closed on May 27, with The Indian Express reporting Gambhir was the only person to put his name forward. The Times of India called him the "presumed front-runner".
Following loss to India, Pakistan coach Kirsten admits team took excessive pressure during run-chase
Jasprit Bumrah's miserly three-wicket haul which applied pressure on Pakistan batters and a counter-attacking, match-saving knock by Rishabh Pant powered India to a narrow win at a packed Nassau County Stadium which keeps India's World Cup dreams alive with two more group stage games to go.
Rahul Dravid says T20 World Cup will be his last as India head coach
Rahul Dravid confirmed that the T20 World Cup will be his last tournament as head coach of the Indian cricket team, stating that he enjoyed every bit of his coaching tenure.
We have not really nailed down our batting unit: Rohit Sharma
India's skipper Rohit Sharma said that the team has not yet decided its batting line-up for the T20 World Cup, and the decision to send Rishabh Pant at number three in the warm-match against Bangladesh should not be interpreted negatively. India emerged winners by 60 runs at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, restricting Bangladesh to 122 for nine after posting 182 for five in the allotted 20 overs. Pant struck a fluent 53 off 32 balls, while Hardik Pandya smashed 40 in 23 deliveries after Suryakumar Yadav helped himself to an 18-ball 31.
If he has applied, Gautam Gambhir would be good coach for India: Sourav Ganguly
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly endorsed Gautam Gambhir as a potential national cricket team coach. He said emphasised the need for an Indian coach. Ganguly lauded Gambhir's coaching abilities, particularly after his successful stint with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. BCCI secretary Jay Shah also indicated a preference for an Indian coach with strong domestic cricket knowledge to elevate Team India's performance. Ganguly expressed confidence in India's prospects in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
T20 World Cup: Australia's chief selector and coach forced to play, help in warm-up match win
T20 World Cup: In an unusual turn during Australia's first T20 World Cup warm-up match on Tuesday, the team fielded only nine players against Namibia, requiring the chief selector and coach to step in. The match, held at Trinidad’s Queen’s Park Oval, saw Australia easily win by seven wickets. Namibia was restricted to 119-9, and Australia, led by David Warner’s unbeaten 54, chased the target with 123-3 in 10 overs.
Gautam Gambhir can be misleading at times but when it comes to crunch times, he has always delivered
But, Gambhir is, and was not, a grumpy person. He has the look of the perennial angry young man, because, let’s face it, he won’t back down from certain causes. Does he always pick the right ones? This is hard to say, given his politics. But, once he has committed to something, Gambhir will give what he can. Let us leave the constituency of Delhi East alone for the moment, as Gambhir has, and focus on cricket.
Gautam Gambhir set to be India head coach? Meets BCCI Secretary Jay Shah post KKR title triumph
Gautam Gambhir celebrated his third IPL title with Kolkata Knight Riders, winning as a mentor after two victories as a player. After the win, He was seen with BCCI secretary Jay Shah, sparking speculation of him taking over as India's head coach from Rahul Dravid. Gambhir's strategic moves, including signing Mitchell Starc and forming a successful opening partnership, transformed KKR's fortunes.
Laxman's NCA stint ends in September, can BCCI retain him in set-up?
VVS Laxman, the former batting coach, is reportedly hesitant to become the Indian team's head coach due to his stint as NCA's 'Head of Cricket' ending in September. Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir is considered the preferred candidate, but it is unclear whether secretary Jay Shah has spoken to the national team's senior stars about Gambhir's acceptability.
Co-hosts from the Caribbean aiming to defy history and win a third Twenty20 World Cup title
Daren Sammy, the former West Indies captain who led the team to two T20 World Cup titles, is now aiming to break a historical trend as the head coach by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, hosted in the United States and the Caribbean. No host has ever won the tournament on home soil in its first eight editions. The West Indies' previous triumphs include the 2012 victory over Sri Lanka and the dramatic 2016 win against England. Sammy, optimistic about his squad's preparation and potential, believes they can "knock it out of this world."
Felt sorry for Hardik Pandya, never nice to go through something like that: Mark Boucher on boos
Mumbai Indians coach Mark Boucher expressed concern over skipper Hardik Pandya facing hostile reactions from fans during the IPL campaign, removing Rohit Sharma as captain. MI lost to Lucknow Super Giants in their last league game. Boucher highlighted the impact of outside pressure and the need to address off-field issues.
Ravi Shastri picks out two players key to India's T20 World Cup hopes
T20 World Cup: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has identified Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube as crucial debutants for India in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Jaiswal's explosive form and Dube's big-hitting abilities are seen as key to India's success in the tournament. Shastri has high praise for both players, highlighting Jaiswal's fearless approach and Dube's match-winning capabilities, especially against spin bowling.
Pakistan hire famous India coach for T20 World Cup. What was his secret rule for players?
PCB appoints Gary Kirsten, Jason Gillespie as head coaches. Azhar Mahmood assistant coach. Kirsten had coached the 2011 World Cup winning India squad. Kirsten, former coach of India's 2011 World Cup-winning team, begins after his IPL commitments, aiming to lead Pakistan through upcoming T20 matches and the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan appoints Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as cricket coaches
The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as head coaches in white-ball and red-ball cricket respectively. Kirsten will take charge of the Pakistan team after completing his assignment in the Indian Premier League, where he is serving as batting coach and mentor to 2022 champion Gujarat Titans. Pakistan is scheduled to play seven Twenty20s next month, three against Ireland and four against England, ahead of the T20 World Cup in the US and the Caribbean in June.
IPL 2024's biggest mystery: Why is MS Dhoni not batting up the order? CSK coach responds
Despite fans' calls for Dhoni's promotion in the batting order, CSK coach Stephen Fleming cited Dhoni's knee injury recovery, limiting his batting time. Fleming praised Dhoni's impactful contributions, acknowledging his brief but effective appearances. Despite Dhoni's restricted role, Fleming highlighted his ability to influence the game within a limited timeframe.
PSG coach Enrique being proved right as he stands firm in an era of player power
Enrique's strategic benching of Mbappe pays off as PSG remains unbeaten. Mbappe scores consistently despite being rotated. Speculation swirls around Mbappe's future at PSG under Enrique's management.
With Indian cricket in transition, England fancy their chance
At 1-1, with three Tests to go there is too much to play for. India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, and coach, Rahul Dravid, would have begun this series believing a 5-0 win was loading. On turning tracks, at home, no one could beat them, with their spinners in harness. Technically their batsmen should have been so good at home and their spinners so incisive on turning tracks that this would be a no-contest.
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