The lineup for the upcoming 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, featuring 20 teams, is official now. Uganda made history by clinching their maiden qualification for the prestigious tournament in the shortest format of the game. Namibia, leading the table, also secured their spot through the Africa qualifier event. Notably, Test nation Zimbabwe failed to book a ticket for the tournament as they could only finish third in the seven-team continental qualifying event in Africa.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/yExsP2R
Uganda and Namibia secured qualification for ICC's premier T20 event, outpacing Zimbabwe in the Africa Region Qualifier. Uganda's impressive performance, winning five out of six matches, secured them a spot in the top two, while Namibia dominated with a flawless record of six victories, claiming the top spot in the standings. Zimbabwe, a Test nation, faced disappointment as they finished third among the seven teams in the qualifier, missing out on qualification for the prestigious tournament.
With Maxwell and Stoinis gone, hosts look to seal series as another run fest looms. The fourth T20I match of the India vs Australia series will take place at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. The hosts, leading 2-1, aim to secure the series win. Glenn Maxwell's brilliance has kept Australia in the contest. The series has struggled for context and fan interest after the emotionally draining World Cup final. Dew has become a major factor, making the toss crucial and defending totals difficult.
Glenn Maxwell once again mesmerized with a breathtaking solo performance, crafting an unbeaten century that propelled Australia to a thrilling five-wicket victory over India in the third T20I. Maxwell's explosive 104 off just 48 deliveries, comprising 8 boundaries and 8 towering sixes, powered Australia past India's imposing 222 for 3.
Glenn Maxwell's blistering century trumped India opener Ruturaj Gaikwad's unbeaten 123 as Australia clinched a last-ball victory in a thrilling third T20I to stay alive in the five-match series on Tuesday. Three weeks after smashing an unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan in the 50-overs World Cup, the all-rounder hammered an unbeaten 104 off 48 balls to secure a five-wicket victory for Australia.
The Indian cricket team is preparing for a crucial match in Guwahati on Tuesday to secure an unassailable lead in the third T20 International against Australia. Tilak Varma may face an exit from the playing eleven, and Shreyas Iyer is set to join the squad and take on vice-captaincy duties from Ruturaj Gaikwad. The new-look Indian team is eager to maintain momentum on the Barsapara Stadium track, known for its batting paradise. Spectators are expected to be filled with anticipation for a run-feast from the talented Indian batting unit.
Australian coach Andre Borovec acknowledged his team's poor execution after a 44-run defeat against India in the second T20I of the five-match series in Thiruvananthapuram. He noted that while the bowling was fine, the team struggled to make inroads in the first six overs. He emphasized that while the team made the right decisions, they were not executing in the right moments.
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan led India's batting charge to set up a convincing 44-run win over Australia in the second Twenty20 international. Jaiswal smashed a 25-ball 53 and Kishan hit 52 off 32 deliveries to help India to 235-4.
Rinku Singh once again lived up to his image as a dependable finisher, delivering a dazzling cameo for the young Indian side in the second T20I against Australia in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
England cricketer Joe Root has withdrawn from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, as announced by his Rajasthan Royals franchise. Root, a decorated international cricketer, made his IPL debut in 2023 but had limited impact, scoring only 10 runs in a solitary inning. The Rajasthan Royals confirmed Root's withdrawal from the IPL. Root, who was acquired by the Royals at the auction, will not be participating in the upcoming season.
Former 'Men in Blue' batter Ambati Rayudu expressed dissatisfaction with India's ODI World Cup final defeat against Australia, citing the slow pitch as the cause. In an interview with BeerBiceps, Rayudu questioned the decision to create a slow pitch and suggested a normal surface would have been more suitable, given India's strength over Australia.
Italian Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic twice in one day in Malaga, bringing Italy into the Davis Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Serbia. The country, which won the trophy for the first time in 1976, will face Australia on Sunday. Sinner and Lorenzo Sonego defeated Djokovic and Miomir Kecmanovic in the final doubles, securing the victory after Kecmanovic upset Lorenzo Musetti in the opener.
Karsan Ghavri, the former left-arm seamer for India, shared a captivating anecdote from his time playing under Bedi's captaincy. In this particular incident, Ghavri, primarily known for his seam bowling, surprisingly claimed five wickets while bowling left-arm spin, leaving Bedi pleasantly surprised.
Australia struggled with their bowling precision on Thursday night against India. They conceded 12 wides, resulting in the Indians receiving two additional overs. While the extra deliveries played a significant role, centurion Josh Inglis attributed the bowling challenges to the pressure imposed by Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav, causing the Australian bowlers to falter. India won the match by two wickets in Visakhapatnam to take a 1-0 lead in the series of five T20 international matches.
The youthful talents of the Indian squad demonstrated their ability to thrive under pressure. In the inaugural match of the T20I series on Thursday night in Visakhapatnam, the home team clinched a gripping victory over Australia, securing a two-wicket win with one ball to spare. While skipper Suryakumar Yadav (80) and Ishan Kishan (58) made significant contributions, the noteworthy performances of Rinku Singh and pacer Mukesh Kumar were pivotal to India taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
Suryakumar Yadav made a memorable captaincy debut in international cricket as India eked out a narrow two-wicket win over Australia in the first T20I of the five-match series on Thursday.
Young left-handed batter Rinku Singh held his nerves despite losing three wickets in three balls, guiding India to a thrilling last-ball two-wicket win over Australia in the first T20I of the five-match series in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Needing 7 runs off 6 balls, Rinku started off with a four off the first ball followed with a single bringing the equation down to 2 off 4 balls. But fate had different plans as India lost three wickets in the form of Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh in the next three successive deliveries.
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan has been ruled out of Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) due to a minor back injury. Khan, the world's top-ranked Twenty20 bowler, was set to play for the Adelaide Strikers for the seventh consecutive year in the BBL. The club's general manager, Tim Nielson, expressed disappointment at the loss and said Khan was a beloved member of the Strikers for seven years.
Suryakumar Yadav, the captain of India, is set to lead a group of 'Gen-Next' stars in a five-match T20 International series against a formidable Australian team after a World Cup final defeat. The series, starting on Thursday, offers redemption for Yadav and his squad as they aim to bounce back from recent disappointments. With a quick turnaround time of just 96 hours, Yadav is eager to lead in his preferred T20 format.
Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in an ill-tempered 2026 World Cup qualifying clash marred by pre-match crowd trouble that forced kick-off to be delayed. A 63rd-minute header from veteran defender Nicolas Otamendi secured victory for Argentina as the world champions bounced back from last week's defeat to Uruguay to beat their bitter South American rivals. The win at the Maracana Stadium puts Argentina on top of the South American qualifiers with 15 points from six games.
Locals and Argentinian fans started fighting during the playing of the national anthems prompting the Brazilian police to charge the visiting contingent, who responded by ripping up and throwing seats at the officers. The Argentina team, led by captain Lionel Messi, went over to the terraces to try and calm the situation before leaving the pitch and returning to the dressing room. Five-time World Cup winners Brazil have lost successive qualifiers for the first time in history.
Despite initial tepid public enthusiasm, the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup gained momentum with India's successful run, Afghanistan's surprising victories, and memorable individual performances. The tournament faced organizational issues but ultimately proved successful, with matches attracting large crowds. The format of 50-over cricket was praised for its ability to showcase both batting and bowling skills. While some suggest reducing the length of ODIs, others argue that the format should remain unchanged. The future of ODIs will be discussed at an upcoming ICC meeting in Ahmedabad.
India's head coach Rahul Dravid expressed his admiration for skipper Rohit Sharma's leadership and praised his commitment to the team during the World Cup campaign. Dravid also defended Rohit's attacking approach and acknowledged the disappointment felt by fans but appreciated the support they received throughout the tournament. He acknowledged that it may be the last World Cup for Rohit, Virat Kohli, and Mohammed Shami, and emphasized the team's determination to learn from the loss and move forward. Dravid stated that experiencing both highs and lows is part of being a sportsman.
India's loss in the ICC World Cup final raises questions about their tendency to falter in knockout matches. Despite consistently reaching the semifinals and finals of ICC events, India has struggled to secure victory. The team's inability to perform on big occasions was evident in their lack of boundaries in the final. Possible explanations for their underperformance include peaking early in the tournament and the lack of pressure on the lower middle-order batsmen.
Novak Djokovic won his seventh ATP Finals title, securing his dominance in the sport. The 36-year-old Serbian maestro defeated Jannik Sinner in a commanding 6-3, 6-3 victory in Turin. This victory comes after a remarkable year, where he secured three Grand Slam titles and his 40th Masters 1000 title, solidifying his status as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Despite the star-studded Indian batting unit facing challenges on the grandest stage, head coach Rahul Dravid supported his players, emphasising that they were not playing defensively, but rather responding to the demands of the game circumstances. In the World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad, India posted a below-par total of 240. The Australian team, led by Pat Cummins, successfully chased down the target in 43 overs to secure their record-extending sixth World Cup title.
India and Australia will face off in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad. Team India has a strong run in the tournament, starting with a win over Australia in their opening match. They have an impressive 10-win streak and have secured their place in the final with an unblemished record on home turf. The final promises to be an engaging contest for fans.
India and Australia are set to face off in the World Cup final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. India has dominated the tournament, winning against Australia in the opener and maintaining a 10 consecutive win streak. Captain Rohit Sharma's aggressive leadership has set the tone, with Virat Kohli emerging as the tournament's leading scorer and a reliable anchor in the batting lineup.
Floyd Mayweather, a former boxing champion, has praised Rohit Sharma-led Team India for their unbeaten record in the World Cup final against Australia. Mayweather, known for his 15 major World championships, expressed his admiration for the Indian cricket team during an NBA match attended by boxing legend Vivek Ranadive, owner of the Sacramento Kings. In a video shared by Ranadive on X, Mayweather congratulated the Indian cricket team for securing a spot in the World Cup finals.
A nerve-wracking semifinal win under their belt, Australia cannot wait for the World Cup summit clash against India in Ahmedabad on Sunday, said captain Pat Cummins. Australia beat South Africa by three wickets in the second semifinal on Thursday to book a final berth against India at the 1.3-lakh capacity stadium in Ahmedabad. India had sealed their spot in the final by defeating New Zealand by 70 runs in the first semifinal in Mumbai on Wednesday.
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has praised India's Virat Kohli as "the best" in the world and warned India's opponents that the superstar is "getting better." India, dubbed the "blue machine," defeated his team by 70 runs in Mumbai to advance into the ICC ODI World Cup final. India amassed 397/4, with Kohli scoring his 50th one-day international century. New Zealand, the losing finalists in the last two World Cups, were bowled out for 327. Williamson paid respect to Kohli, who broke Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI hundreds.
As India made it 10 wins in a row and marched into fourth World Cup final, skipper Rohit Sharma was pretty impressed with the all-round efforts of the team but also admitted to having a few strands of pressure in the knock-out game against New Zealand.
Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has denied claims made by former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq about his interest in Islamic teachings. Singh, who won the 2011 World Cup, defended his Indian and Sikh identity, stating that he has shown a strong connection to his Indian and Sikh identity. Singh criticized Inzamam's claims on social media, claiming that he had shown interest in following the teachings of Pakistan's Islamic preacher, Maulana Tariq Jameel.
Former Indian cricketer Chandu Borde is optimistic about India's chances in the ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. He praised the team's completeness and all-round performance in the league stage. Borde believes several factors give India an advantage in the crucial encounter at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. He expects good cricket from both teams and emphasizes the high confidence level within the Indian team.
India concluded the group stage at the pinnacle of the points table, maintaining an unblemished record with victories in all nine of their league-stage encounters. In contrast, New Zealand commenced their campaign with four triumphs but faced a setback, losing their subsequent four matches. Nevertheless, the Black Caps secured their spot in the top-four by securing a win in their final league match against Sri Lanka. They finished fourth with 10 points in the end.
India emerged victorious in all nine of their league matches, securing the leading spot on the points table and booking a spot in the semi-final to be held at the Wankhede Stadium, skipper Rohit Sharma's home ground in Mumbai. Meanwhile, the second semi-final will showcase the five-time champions Australia facing off against South Africa at Kolkata's Edean Gardens on November 16. The final is scheduled to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Nov 19.
India's cricket team has adopted a more aggressive batting style in recent years, following their defeat to England in the 2019 ODI World Cup. Led by captain Rohit Sharma, the team has prioritized boundary-hitting and has posted 350-plus scores eight times this calendar year. Sharma himself has been a key contributor, hitting 60 sixes, surpassing AB de Villiers' record. This change in approach has had a positive impact on the team, with other players like Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli also adopting a more enterprising style.
Dinesh Lad, the boyhood cricket coach of Indian captain Rohit Sharma, expressed his joy over the upcoming World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. Lad, a former railway worker and cricketer, has spent three decades shaping cricketing talents, with Rohit and India teammate Shardul Thakur among his protégés. He operates from Swami Vivekanand International School in Mumbai and has never charged a fee for his coaching services. As Rohit prepares to lead India, Lad believes he is the happiest person in the world and would be the richest person if he saw the World Cup trophy in his hands.
India defeated the Netherlands by 160 runs in the last league match ahead of their semifinal against New Zealand. Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul shined with centuries, while Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli scored half-centuries. India posted a massive total of 410/4, and the Netherlands could only manage 250. Despite the loss, the Dutch team showed determination and fought till the end. India's victory was sealed with the wicket of Teja Nidamanuru.
New Zealand Test batter Henry Nicholls has been exonerated of ball-tampering allegations by a New Zealand Cricket code of conduct hearing. The charges stemmed from an incident during a domestic first-class match between Canterbury and Auckland. The incident occurred when live stream coverage appeared to show Nicholls brushing the ball on a helmet during a change of ends. The charge was referred to a first-class commissioner for further examination.