Rampaging Rohit leads India into semis, Australia on the brink
:India marched into the T20 World Cup semi-finals on Monday as skipper Rohit Sharma's blistering 92 set up a 24-run victory over Australia, left on the brink of elimination.
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Australia Star Usman Khawaja Hails "Inspirational" Afghanistan Amid 'Human Rights' Controversy
Australia Test stalwart Usman Khawaja expressed his sadness at Afghanistan not being able to play in Australia, as he congratulated Afghanistan's historic 2024 T20 World Cup win over his own country. Earlier in the year, Cricket Australia had cancelled a bilateral series against Afghanistan over the country's "marked deterioration" in the treatment of women and children, following the rise of the Taliban regime. While the Afghanistan cricketers remain puzzled over the decision, Khawaja stated that the Afghanistan side was an inspiration.
Pakistan Journalist Says "Afghanistan Can't Beat India Because Of IPL Contracts", R Ashwin Responds
The Afghanistan cricket team continued its magical resurgence in world cricket, beating the mighty Australians for the first time in their history to boost T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final hopes. Afghanistan's win over Australia turned out to be a big talking point on social media, with the cricket world lauding their rise. However, there remain those too who doubt the integrity of the Afghanistan team when it comes to playing against India over 'Indian Premier League contracts'. But, veteran India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin isn't willing to come across such assumptions.
'Once He Tastes Blood...': Ex-India Star Backs Virat Kohli Ahead Of Australia Clash
Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa said on Sunday that he wants to witness a solid half-century from star India batter Virat Kohli during Men in Blue's high-profile ICC T20 World Cup Super 8s clash against Australia, even if it comes at a lower strike rate than expected. India and Australia take on each other in a must-win clash at Saint Lucia on Monday. India is at the top of Group One with two wins in two games and have four points. They won their previous game against Bangladesh by 50 runs.
'Wish To See David Warner End On A High': Australia Batter Usman Khawaja
He has had the best seat at the other end of the 22 yards watching David Warner in full flow and no wonder Usman Khawaja wants Australian team to give his opening partner a fitting farewell with a T20 World Cup triumph. Warner is set to retire from international cricket once Australia's campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup concludes, which Khawaja loves to believe will only be after winning the coveted final. “As a friend, I'd love to see him (Warner) finish on a high. He's been playing some really good cricket. It's been really nice to see. You can tell he's just enjoying being out there. He's playing pretty relaxed. So he should. Yeah, it would be good to see," Khawaja told PTI Videos in an interview ahead of Australia's last Super 8s match against India.
Australia In Defence Mode After Decision To Rest Mitchell Starc Backfires
After a defeat to Afghanistan in the T20 World cup Super 8 match, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald and captain Mitchell Marsh defended the 'tough move' of including spinner Ashton Agar in the playing XI in place of star pacer Mitchell Starc, citing the need for a spin on the sluggish surface. Australia now find itself in a precarious position ahead of their final Super Eight fixture against India in St. Lucia on Monday. In their previous match on a slow, turning pitch in St. Vincent, Australia opted to include Agar as a second specialist spinner alongside Adam Zampa, leaving out Starc.
South Africa edge West Indies to reach World Cup semi-finals
:South Africa held their collective nerve to edge West Indies by three wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-disrupted shootout for a semi-final spot at the Twenty20 World Cup in Antigua on Sunday.
India vs Australia T20 World Cup Super 8 Match Might Not Happen. Weather Forecast Is...
As the T20 World Cup 2024 prepares for the giant contest between India and Australia, there's a lot more than just the bat and the ball that could decide the fate of these two teams. With India all but through to the semi-finals, Australia's campaign is hanging in the balance, courtesy of their shock defeat against Afghanistan in the previous contest. On Monday, as Australia gear up for a survival battle, the weather gods could pour cold water on their plans and pave the way for their elimination from the tournament.