WORLD CUP 2022
Rohit Sharma says he will continue to play Tests and ODIs "at least for a while"
India captain Rohit Sharma announced he will continue to play Test and ODI cricket "at least for a while" following his T20 international career end with a World Cup win last month. Rohit has been on a break since the title win in the West Indies and will miss the upcoming limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka, which includes three ODIs.
Gregg Berhalter fired as U.S. men's soccer coach after Copa America first-round exit
Gregg Berhalter was fired from his role as U.S. men's soccer coach after only 10 months into his second stint, following doubts raised by the team's disappointing first-round exit from the Copa America. Berhalter took full responsibility for the performance and expressed confidence in the team's potential for the 2026 World Cup. The search for a new coach is underway, with several high-profile candidates being considered.
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.
Lionel Messi says he will keep on playing for Argentina beyond Copa America final
After scoring his 109th international goal, Lionel Messi expressed his intention to continue living day by day without worrying about the future, despite being 37 years old. Teammate Angel Di Maria, with 31 goals in 144 appearances, announced his retirement after Sunday's game, leaving an impressive legacy in Argentine football. Coach Lionel Scaloni hopes Di Maria will reconsider, as World Cup qualifying resumes in September and the 2026 final approaches at MetLife Stadium.
From Bumrah's economy rate to record-low run-rate, a look at numbers that define T20 WC 2024
The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 was a memorable event, with record-breaking figures in six-hitting, run-rate, and bowling economy rate. The tournament saw the lowest overall run rate at 7.09, the first time 500+ sixes were smashed in the competition. India secured eight wins in a row, making them the first team to win the T20 WC without a loss. Only the second ICC T20 WC without a single century was scored, with Nicholas Pooran's 98 against Afghanistan.
'Couldn’t have dreamt of a better day': Virat Kohli on retirement
India's star batsman Virat Kohli retired from T20 International cricket after helping his team win the World Cup final against South Africa. Expressing gratitude on Instagram, Kohli said he couldn't have dreamed of a better day to retire and praised the next generation of players.
T20 World Cup final sets peak concurrency at 53 million, just shy of record high
The T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa peaked at 53 million concurrent viewers, though it fell short of last year's India-Australia 50-over World Cup final in terms of peak viewership. Led by Rohit Sharma, India clinched their first major ICC trophy in 11 years with a thrilling seven-run victory
Where does India stand globally in terms of ICC trophies? A look into title cabinet following T20 WC win
A fine exhibition of death bowling by trio of Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya and stupendous knocks by Virat Kohli and Axar Patel helped India end their ICC trophy drought, securing their second ICC T20 World Cup title by beating South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final at Barbados on Saturday.
Virat Kohli retires from T20: Rohit Sharma also does the same
Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20 cricket after the 2024 World Cup, highlighting youth development. Now, attention turns to Rohit Sharma, whose T20 journey began with India's 2007 World Cup win. Both Sharma and Kohli returned after breaks post-2022, with Sharma captaining the 2024 World Cup team. With speculation on Sharma's future under new coach Gautam Gambhir, options include intermittent play or retirement, shaping India's T20 future.
India vs SA ICC T20 World Cup Final: Playing XI, weather forecast, pitch report, where to watch, and other key things
India vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final Barbados: India will face South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday, June 29, at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Both teams have shown exceptional performances throughout the tournament. The pitch at Kensington Oval favors pace bowlers, and winning the toss has historically been advantageous. India and South Africa, each with strong squads, will compete for the prestigious title.
T20 World Cup final: Not Bumrah or Rohit, Sanjay Manjrekar names India's 'wildcard' player
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar named Rishabh Pant as the "wildcard" player for India's T20 World Cup final against South Africa, highlighting Pant's inspirational journey back to the field after a life-threatening accident. Pant's impressive performances in the IPL 2024 earned him a spot in the national squad. Manjrekar emphasised Pant's impact as a key player to watch in the final, where India aims to break their World Cup trophy drought against South Africa at Kensington Oval.
T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli is always there in big matches, says Nasser Hussain
Former England captain Nasser Hussain praised Virat Kohli for his performance in big matches despite his struggles in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, highlighting his crucial innings against Pakistan in the 2022 edition. Hussain emphasised Kohli's importance in key games and urged against doubting his abilities, attributing Kohli's recent challenges to pitch conditions. India will face South Africa in the final match at Kensington Oval in Barbados, with both teams having contrasting tournament journeys.
T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma breaks silence on Virat Kohli's form
Virat Kohli's struggles in the T20 World Cup continued with another single-digit score, dismissed for 9 against England in the semifinal in Guyana. Post-match, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma supported Kohli, emphasizing his quality and importance in big games. Despite his poor form, Sharma remains confident in Kohli for the final, highlighting his 15 years of experience.
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.
India vs England T20 Fantasy XI prediction: Will Virat Kohli be demoted? And live-streaming details
India vs England Playing 11: As India faces England in the T20 World Cup semifinal, all eyes are on the battle between the defending champions and the determined Indian team. With Virat Kohli's performance under scrutiny, the match promises high stakes and intense competition as both sides vie for a spot in the final.
From Virat Kohli's poor form to rain threat, some major talking points ahead of IND-ENG T20 WC semifinal clash
Virat has failed to translate his IPL form into an international arena, scoring just 66 runs in six games at an average of 11.00, with the best score of 37 and two ducks. Having scored the most runs in T20 Cup history, this campaign has put somewhat of a dent on his legacy as the best batter ever to grace the tournament. All would be forgiven, however, if Virat returned to his clutch ways in knockouts. Notably, Virat has smacked a half-century in every T20 World Cup knockout game, including 72* (2014 semifinal), 77 (2014 final), 89* (2016 semifinal) and 50 (2022 semifinal).
Michael Vaughan criticizes 'India-centric' scheduling after Afghanistan's ICC T20 World Cup semifinal loss
Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticized what he called "India-centric" scheduling for Afghanistan's disappointing performance in the ICC T20 World Cup semifinals against South Africa. Afghanistan, visibly inexperienced in big matches, collapsed to just 56 runs against South Africa's strong bowling attack. Vaughan pointed out that Afghanistan faced a flight delay which left them no time to practice upon arriving in Trinidad, a situation he deemed disrespectful to the players.
Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood steps down
Sri Lanka's head coach Chris Silverwood stepped down after T20 World Cup exit. Former captain and consulting coach Mahela Jayawardene had also resigned on Wednesday. Silverwood cited family time as reason for departure, expressing gratitude for time with Sri Lanka Cricket. The team's poor T20 WC performance led to decision, despite past successes including T20 Asia Cup win and bilateral series victories. Sri Lanka will start the search for a new coach ahead of upcoming series against India and England.
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