WORLD TWENTY20
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.
Integrate and mainstream African continent into the G20 system: Experts
Pradeep S. Mehta, Secretary General of CUTS International, emphasized that integrating the African continent into the G20 and other global governance systems should be a collaborative effort involving both the African Union Commission and other stakeholders, not just India. He shared this perspective during a high-level roundtable titled "Mainstreaming the African Union into the G20," organized by CUTS International and the Vivekananda International Foundation.
India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Final: India held their line & breath
Coming from a point of almost no return, how India pulled this WC rabbit out of the hat is stuff of legends .
T20 World Cup final: Devastated South Africa reflect on missed opportunity
South Africa's agonising seven-run loss to India in the Twenty20 World Cup final has motivated them for future success after reflecting on a solid campaign, according to captain Aiden Markram. Despite needing 30 runs from the final 30 balls with six wickets left and two set batters, South Africa fell short as India's experience and precision in bowling sealed the game. Markram expressed the team's disappointment but also their determination to learn from this experience and strive for more success in future finals, especially when they host the 50-over Cricket World Cup in 2027.
T20 world cup finals: Virat Kohli, Arshdeep celebrate India's win with Bhangra; Check video here
India secured the Twenty20 World Cup championship with a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the final at the Kensington Oval on Saturday. Choosing to bat on a dry pitch, India, who had won the title previously in 2007, recovered from an early collapse in their top order to reach a challenging total of 176-7, the highest score ever in a T20 World Cup final. Virat Kohli led the charge with 76 runs, marking his first half-century of the tournament, while Axar Patel contributed a crucial 47 to propel India to a formidable score.
Rohit Sharma announces retirement from T20 cricket after Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma followed Virat Kohli in announcing retirement from T20 cricket after leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup final. Sharma, joining Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, became India's third captain to achieve this feat in under a year, following losses in the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup to Australia last year.
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Afghanistan-South Africa T20 World Cup semifinal pits cricket's overachievers against underachievers
In the T20 World Cup semifinals, Afghanistan faces a tough challenge against South Africa while carrying the hopes of their nation. With a strong bowling attack and resilient batting lineup, Afghanistan aims to defy the odds and emerge victorious in this high-stakes cricket encounter.
Australia end Scotland's Twenty20 World Cup run, England into Super Eight
Australia secured a hard-fought five-wicket win against Scotland in St Lucia, ending Scotland's hopes in the Twenty20 World Cup and advancing England to the Super Eight stage. Scotland needed a draw, a washout, or a first-ever win over Australia to progress but fell short despite a competitive total of 180-5, with Brandon McMullen scoring 60 and Richie Berrington unbeaten on 42. Australia, already qualified, struggled initially but Travis Head's 68 and Marcus Stoinis's 59 steered them to victory.
England beats Oman by 8 wickets to boost chances at T20 World Cup
Adil Rashid's brilliant performance with 4-11 helped England bowl out Oman for 47, leading to an eight-wicket win. Phil Salt's aggressive start with two sixes set the tone for England's quick victory in the T20 World Cup.
ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2024: Here’s how USA can qualify for Super 8
The US men's cricket team stands on the verge of an extraordinary milestone at the ICC Twenty20 World Cup, set to advance to the second round after victory over Pakistan.
Run, USA, run, between the wickets: What's required for America to actually take to cricket
A change of process has to happen for Americans to actually take to the game. If you do not play it in the backyard as children, in makeshift alleyways and outside the gates when the school bell has rung, it’s impossible for cricket to take root in any meaningful sense. This is not a process than can be engineered from top to down.
Mystery pitch awaits crestfallen Pakistan in Twenty20 World Cup cricket match against India
Pakistan captain Babar Azam cannot afford another loss that might put his team's progress to the Super 8 playoff stage in serious danger. Nothing seems to have gone right for Pakistan since the Babar-led team lost the T20 World Cup final against England in 2022. Pakistan lost T20 internationals against Afghanistan, understrength New Zealand, Ireland and England before losing to the U.S in the shock upset on Thursday.
Canada stun Ireland by 12 runs in T20 World Cup
Defending a target of just 138, the non-Test nation bowled and fielded expertly to hold Ireland to 125-7 from their full 20 overs.
T20 World Cup 2024: Schedule, Team List, Venue, Ticket, Dates, live streaming, where to watch in US
T20 world cup 2024 schedule, team list, date, venue and ticket details have been revealed by ICC. Viewers in the US will witness never-seen-before cricketing extravaganza.
India vs Pakistan t20 world cup 2024 in USA: Venue, tickets price, time, key details
India vs Pakistan t20 world cup 2024 venue, tickets price, time, and other details have emerged.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Cricket’s tryst with America
India's prospects at the Twenty20 World Cup in the USA rely on key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, shaping the team's strategy for success.
T20 Cricket World Cup starts this week: Match timings, tournament format, India match schedule, where to watch live streaming
The Twenty20 World Cup begins with the United States playing Canada in Dallas this Saturday. The championship features 20 teams in a new format, with matches in the West Indies and the US. Australia aims to hold all major cricket titles. India is in Group A featuring Pakistan, Canada, Ireland, and United States. To qualify for Group 8, India needs to finish among the first two in the group.
Five players to watch out for in Twenty20 World Cup
The Twenty20 World Cup kicks off with the United States facing Canada in Dallas on Saturday. The tournament features 20 teams and include associate nations along with T20 favorites. Star players to watch include Phil Salt of England, Jasprit Bumrah of India, Heinrich Klaasen of South Africa, Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand, and Nicholas Pooran of West Indies, each bringing unique strengths.
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.
T20 World Cup in US going to be landmark event: India's Consul General in New York Pradhan
India's Consul General in New York, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, has expressed excitement about the T20 World Cup in the US, stating that it is playing a significant role in bringing cricket to the country's mainstream and contributing to the bilateral people-to-people relationship. The tournament is being jointly hosted by the USA and the West Indies from June 2 to June 29. India will play three matches in New York against Ireland, Pakistan, and the United States, marking the first time India will be playing with the American team.
Dinesh Karthik: Man of comebacks and Dhoni's understudy calls time on IPL and international career
Dinesh Karthik bid farewell to his 20-year international cricket career at the end of his IPL campaign, leaving a mark with his swansong performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
India, the biggest promoter of T20 cricket, is determined to end a World Cup title drought
India's cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is heading to the T20 World Cup in the United States and Caribbean to end a long drought in international success. The Indian Premier League is a major source of cash and talent, but India has not won a World Cup trophy since the advent of the IPL. The country has only reached one final since winning the inaugural T20 World Cup in South Africa in 2007. The title drought also extends to formats, with India last winning an International Cricket Council title in 2013 and the Cricket World Cup in the 50-over format in 2011.
Babar Azam holds the key to success for unpredictable Pakistan at the T20 World Cup
Pakistan cricket has undergone significant changes in the past 18 months, with Babar Azam returning as captain for the Twenty20 World Cup amidst multiple leadership and selection panel changes. The team's preparation for the tournament has been impacted by various off-field events, including the appointment of a new head coach and experiments with team combinations.
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."
A cricket World Cup is coming to NYC's suburbs, where sport thrives among immigrant communities
Eisenhower Park in New York hosts the T20 World Cup, showcasing cricket's rise in the U.S. with matches between top teams like Pakistan and India. The tournament concludes in Barbados, highlighting the sport's global appeal.
Terrorist threat to T20 World Cup: Cricket West Indies says 'safety and security is priority number one'
A Cricbuzz report from Sunday said that the co-host of the T20 World Cup received a terro threat from North Pakistan. "Pro-Islamic State (IS) media sources have launched campaigns inciting violence against sporting events, which included video messages from the Afghanistan-Pakistan branch, ISKhorasan (IS-K) which highlighted assaults in numerous countries and urged supporters to join the battlefield in their countries," read the terror threat, as reported by Cricbuzz.
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.
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