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"I'd Do It In A Heartbeat": England Great Throws Hat In India Head Coach Race

The Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) in India has started to look out for a new head coach for the men's Indian cricket team. The tenure of Rahul Dravid, who is currently the head coach of the Rohit Sharma-led side, is going to end with the conclusion of India's campaign at T20 World Cup 2024. The final match of the event will take place on June 29. BCCI has already started inviting applications for the job with the deadline being May 27.

"Ex-Foreign Players...": Wasim Akram's Response To Pietersen's "Virat Kohli Should Leave RCB" Remark

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title was shattered once again as the franchise crashed out of the tournament after losing to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Eliminator. RCB managed to pull off a remarkable comeback to reach the playoffs after losing seven of their first eight games. However, RCB succumed to a crushing defeat at the expense of RR in the Eliminator. Virat Kohli was the top performer for the franchise yet again as he bowed out of the tournament with the Orange Cap firmly stuck on his head.

"IPL Better Than Playing Against Pakistan": Michael Vaughan Slams England Board

English players' departure from the Indian Premier League ahead of the playoffs dented their franchises' hopes of doing well in the decisive stage of the league. Though international cricket is priority for every cricket board in the world, former England captain Michael Vaughan doesn't think a series against Pakistan would lead to better preparation for the T20 World Cup 2024. Vaughan, giving his blunt verdict on the England board's decision to call back their players from the IPL, feels the likes of Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Will Jacks, etc. would've benefitted more from playing in India.

Team India Reaches New York Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2024

The first batch of Indian players who left for the United States ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 have reached New York to take part in the upcoming ICC event. Earlier on Saturday, the Indian cricketers including skipper Rohit Sharma, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and number one-ranked T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav left for the United States. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to their official social media handle and shared a clip of the players reaching the US for the upcoming T20 World Cup. In the video, the Indian cricketers were captured leaving the airport in New York and boarding the team bus.

Cricket's T20 Giants And Minnows Ready To Battle In USA And Caribbean

Cricket's ability to grow its global presence beyond its heartlands, while still maintaining the quality at the highest level, will be tested over the coming month in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States. The ninth edition of the tournament, in the fastest and most explosive form of the game, will be the biggest ever after the decision of the International Cricket Council (ICC) to expand the field from 16 nations to 20. It will also be the first ever major ICC event to be held, in part, in the United States, a country where attempts to grow the sport have consistently failed.

"Needs To Develop Length Ball": Ex-PCB Chief On Shaheen Afridi's Form

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja voiced concerns over Shaheen Shah Afridi's bowling especially when the ball doesn't swing. With the sun shining down at Edgbaston, Pakistan succumbed to a 23-run defeat in the second T20I against England. While Pakistan's batting set-up lacked firepower during the chase, their bowlers also produced underwhelming spells in the first innings. Star pacer Shaheen Afridi stood out with three wickets in his four-over spell but struggled to make his mark in the early phase of the game.

After RCB Heartbreak, Virat Kohli Requested BCCI For Extended Break, Could Miss This Match: Report

The Indian cricket team is likely to be without the services of Virat Kohli for the warm-up game against Bangladesh on June 01, ahead of the start of the T20 World Cup 2024. Kohli, who was with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad for the Eliminator clash against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, didn't fly with the first batch of players to the USA and West Indies for the showpeice event. As per a report, Virat sought an extended break from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following RCB's heartbreaking exit from the IPL. Hence, his availability for the warm-up clash against Bangladesh is highly doubtful.

"Babar Azam Ek Taraf...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Explosive Take On T20 World Cup Squad Selection

Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam has come under the scrutiny of former players over his undue influence on team selection. Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali suggested that Babar, being the captain and star batter of the team, dictates the selection process, even more than some of the selectors. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ali questioned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the transparency and accountability of the selections process.

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"I'd Do It In A Heartbeat": England Great Throws Hat In India Head Coach Race

"Ex-Foreign Players...": Wasim Akram's Response To Pietersen's "Virat Kohli Should Leave RCB" Remark

"IPL Better Than Playing Against Pakistan": Michael Vaughan Slams England Board

Team India Reaches New York Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2024

Cricket's T20 Giants And Minnows Ready To Battle In USA And Caribbean

"Needs To Develop Length Ball": Ex-PCB Chief On Shaheen Afridi's Form

After RCB Heartbreak, Virat Kohli Requested BCCI For Extended Break, Could Miss This Match: Report

"Babar Azam Ek Taraf...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Explosive Take On T20 World Cup Squad Selection