Bianca Andreescu falls short in Libema Open final
Canada's Bianca Andreescu's search for her first title win since 2019 will continue after a loss in the final of the Libema Open on Sunday in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
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England Great Wants Yashasvi Jaiswal To Open In Super 8s, Says 'Not Bothered With Virat Kohli...'
Former England captain Michael Vaughan wants young India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the batting for the team during the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. During India's three group games, which were all played in New York, star batter Virat Kohli was promoted to open with captain Rohit Sharma. Kohli, however, went through a dry run so far scoring 1, 4 and 0 against Ireland, Pakistan and USA respectively.Ahead of India's opening game of the Super 8, Vaughan said that he would like to see Jaiswal open the batting, while Kohli can return to batting at no. 3.
Watch: Rahul Dravid Visits Team Canada's Dressing Room. Gesture Wins Internet
The T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Canada was abandoned due to wet outfield but an interaction between head coach Rahul Dravid and the Canadian cricket team stars has gone viral on social media. The match was called off without any action and that means while Canada's journey in the competition came to an end, India moved on to the Super 8. Once the match was abandoned, India head coach Rahul Dravid visited the Canada dressing room where he was presented with an official jersey with signatures from all members of the team. Dravid also delivered a speech for all the cricketers.
Pakistan vs Ireland LIVE Score Updates, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan Play For Pride Against Ireland
Pakistan vs Ireland LIVE Updates, T20 World Cup 2024: With both sides out of contention for the Super 8 stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup, Pakistan and Ireland's only motivation for their final group game will be to earn back some pride. Pakistan will go to four points with a win, after a dismal tournament that has seen calls from many former Pakistan cricketers to change the side and captain. Ireland will be aiming for their first win in the tournament, having lost to India and Canada and having had their match against USA washed out due to rain. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
Pakistan vs Ireland Live Streaming T20 World Cup 2024 Live Telecast: Where To Watch Match
Pakistan vs Ireland, T20 World Cup 2024 Live Streaming: Pakistan take on Ireland in their final Group A match in T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday. With both sides out of contention for the Super Eight race in the tournament, Pakistan and Ireland's only motivation for their final group game will be to earn back some pride. A win could take Pakistan to four points and help them finish at the third spot in the points table, after a dismal tournament that has seen calls from many former Pakistan cricketers to change captain. Ireland will be aiming for their first win in the tournament, having lost to India and Canada and having had their match against USA washed out due to rain.
"Don't Make These Headlines": Pakistan Star Slams Media After T20 World Cup Exit
Pakistan cricket is at its lowest point and needs to make radical changes, all-rounder Imad Wasim said after the team failed to get out of the group stage of the T20 World Cup. The 2009 champions, beaten finalists two years ago, lost to the USA and India with their sole victory coming against Canada. Pakistan's final game is on Sunday against Ireland, which is now a dead rubber with both teams already eliminated. Asked about the exit, with the USA beating Pakistan to Super Eight qualification, along with India, Wasim said there was no doubt about the level of disappointment.
Babar Azam Unlikely To Be Given Back Pakistan Test Captaincy: Reports
Babar Azam's prospects of becoming Test captain again have seemingly taken a major hit after the USA ended Pakistan's chances of claiming a spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. Sources told Geo News that Shan Masood will retain the Test captaincy for their two-match red-ball series against Bangladesh in August. It was also reported that following the T20 World Cup fiasco, the board is disappointed in Babar's ability to lead. The Bangladesh series will be the first stint for former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie as Pakistan's red-ball head coach.
"No Concern At All": India Batting Coach Backs Virat Kohli Amid Poor Show In T20 World Cup
Virat Kohli's string of single digit scores in the ongoing T20 World Cup is hardly a concern as he has been in superb touch during nets and is looking hungrier than ever ahead of the Super Eight, India's batting coach Vikram Rathour said. Kohli, who was the highest run-scorer in the IPL, went through a dry run so far scoring 1, 4 and 0 against Ireland, Pakistan and USA respectively. The moment the question popped up at the post-match media conference after the game against Canada got washed out on Saturday, Rathour was ready with the answer.