Canada cricketers miss out on marquee matchup with India due to wet ground conditions
Canada's first trip to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup ended prematurely Saturday with its final game against top-ranked India abandoned without a ball bowled.
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Babar Azam "Should've Called...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Conspiracy Theory On T20 World Cup Exit
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s decision to re-appoint star batter Babar Azam as captain of the team has proved to be a disaster, with the team exiting the T20 World Cup 2024 stage. Babar stepped down as captain of the team after the ODI World Cup last year. While Shan Masood was named captain of the Test side, star pacer Shaheen Afridi took over the reigns in T20 cricket. However, after just one series, PCB made a rash decision to sack Shaheen, confirming Babar's re-appointment ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan vs Ireland, T20 World Cup 2024: Players To Watch Out For
Match 36 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 has Pakistan taking on Ireland at the Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida on 16th June 2024 at 08:00 PM IST.
Pakistan vs Ireland, T20 World Cup 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports
Pakistan have played three matches in the tournament and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Ireland have also played two matches and are currently languishing fifth on the points table. Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd T20I of Pakistan in Ireland, Three T20I Series, 2024 where Babar Azam scored the highest fantasy points for Pakistan with 117 match fantasy points while Lorcan Tucker topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Ireland with 106 match fantasy points.
T20 World Cup 2024, India vs Canada LIVE Score: Will Rain Play Spoilsport? Have A Look At Hourly Weather Update
India vs Canada Live Updates, T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma-led India take on Canada in their last Group A game before playing in the Super Eight. The Indian team is undefeated in the tournament by winning all the three matches played so far.
Salary Cuts, Contract Review - Pakistan Stars In For Shocker After T20 World Cup Debacle: Report
Pakistan cricketers face the risk of having their central contracts reviewed and their salaries potentially reduced by the PCB following their early exit from the T20 World Cup. Defeats to minnows USA and arch-rivals India cost Pakistan dearly as they were knocked out of the tournament on Friday, failing to even reach the Super Eight stage. A reliable source in the board said that some officials and former players had advised PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to reassess the central contracts given to the players during his predecessor Zaka Ashraf's tenure.
3 Groups In Pakistan Team: After T20 World Cup Exit Report Says "Mohammad Rizwan Unhappy At Not..."
Pakistan's shock early exit from the T20 World Cup is being blamed on "groupings" within the team and non-performance of senior players during critical moments and it could lead to "major changes" not just in the team but also in the PCB. According to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sources, the biggest challenge before Babar Azam on his comeback as captain was to unite the team but he could not do so because of the groupings. Shaheen Afridi upset at losing the captaincy and Babar not supporting him when required while Mohammad Rizwan was unhappy at not being considered for the captaincy.
Once We Play Proper Cricket, USA Can Beat Any Team In World: Aaron Jones
With their Super Eight berth confirmed in the T20 World Cup, USA vice-captain Aaron Jones has expressed confidence in his team's ability to trump any full member side given they play 'proper cricket' and up to their potential. The tournament co-hosts USA's dream run at the T20 World Cup continued on Friday when their Super Eight qualification was confirmed after their Group A game against Ireland was washed out, with the two sides sharing a point each. USA defeated neighbours Canada by seven wickets before edging out former champions Pakistan in a thrilling Super Over finish to make their debut appearance in the tournament a memorable one.