Australia v India: Marsh backs team to come good in must-win clash at T20 World Cup
Mitchell Marsh has backed his Australia team to come good under pressure ahead of their must-win clash with India in St Lucia at the T20 World Cup on Monday.
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Hardik Pandya Becomes 1st Indian To Achieve This Rare Feat In T20 World Cup History
Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya became the first Indian player to achieve a unique double in ICC T20 World Cup history during his side's match in the Super 8s against Bangladesh on Saturday. During the game, Hardik became the first-ever Indian to have 300-plus runs and 20-plus wickets in the tournament history. While batting, Pandya made a full-fledged return to batting form on a batting-friendly surface, making 50 in 27 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 185.19. While bowling, he got a crucial wicket from wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das.
"Needs To Make Way For A Younger Player": Ex-India Star's Fresh Dig At Shakib Al Hasan After India Rout Bangladesh
Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag criticised Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's approach in the 197-run chase against India as they suffered a 50-run defeat in the T20 World Cup Super Eight clash on Saturday. After being asked to bat first, Hardik Pandya hammered an unbeaten 50 off 27 balls studded with four fours and three sixes while Virat Kohli scored 37 to guide India to 196/5 in 20 overs. In response, Bangladesh faltered in the middle overs after a decent start as they lost wickets at regular intervals and failed to get over the line. Shakib departed after scoring 11 off seven balls while trying to hit Kuldeep Yadav to a boundary.
India May Be Knocked Out Of T20 WC Super 8 - All Scenarios Explained
Afghanistan's shocking win over former champions Australia has blown Group 1 wide open as far as the T20 World Cup semi-finals are concerned. After India beat Bangladesh on Saturday, Australia needed a win over Afghanistan to also join them on four points. Australia's win would've guaranteed both the teams a place in the semi-finals ahead of their match on Monday. However, a spirited performance from Afghanistan, who also came close to beating Australia last year during the ODI World Cup, means that all four teams can still qualify for the next round heading into the final round of matches.
Watch: England Pacer Chris Jordan Scripts History With Hat-Trick vs USA In T20 World Cup Super 8 Game
England pacer Chris Jordan etched his name in the history books with a hat-trick in the ongoing T20 World Cup on Sunday. The right-arm pacer became the first-ever bowler from England to claim a hat-trick in T20Is. He returned figures of 4 for 10 in 2.4 overs as spirited England bowled out minnows United States for 115 runs in 18.5 overs during their Super Eight match in Barbados, the place of Jordan's birth. USA batted first in the game as England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bowl first. The defending champions picked Jordan in place of Mark Wood in the only change to their line-up against an unchanged USA.
Seven Warm-Up Tests: How Bangladesh Will Prepare For "Gruelling" World Test Championship
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced that the national side will play seven red-ball games to prepare for a 'gruelling Test schedule' and to shift focus from T20Is to the World Test Championship (WTC), as per ESPNcricinfo. Bangladesh will play Test series against South Africa, West Indies, Pakistan and India in their 2023-25 WTC cycle. The Test players will feature in the three four-day games in Chattogram next month while the home contests will be followed by two four-day matches against Pakistan A in Darwin from July 19 to 29. The Bangladesh A team will travel to Pakistan to play two four-day matches in August. In addition, New Zealand A plans to visit Bangladesh in August or September.
Afghanistan's Khan can finally sleep after avenging Australia defeat
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan can finally look forward to sleeping better after Saturday's T20 World Cup win avenged last year's loss to Australia in the 50-overs version.
"Bias Is Unreal": Sunil Gavaskar Blasted For Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Opinion Contrast
Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar has come under attack on social media after his contrasting analysis of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's dismissals during the 2024 T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh left fans unhappy. Rohit Sharma had scored a quickfire 11-ball 23 to get India off to a flying start in the powerplay. On the other hand, Kohli played a more measured innings, scoring 37 off 28 balls. However, while Gavaskar praised the selflessness of Indian captain Rohit, he was harsher in his criticism about Virat's dismissal. This led to a lot of unhappy reactions from fans of India's No. 18.