England aim to put best foot forward in T20 World Cup title defence
England begin their T20 World Cup defence on Tuesday with a lot of hope and a bit of scepticism.
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ICC Announces 'Highest Ever' Prize Money For T20 World Cup 2024. Winner To Get...
The International Cricket Council on Monday announced a record prize purse of USD 11.25 million (approx INR 93.5 crore) for the 2024 T20 World Cup with the winners pocketing at least USD 2.45 million (approx INR 20.36 crore). The runners-up will receive at least USD 1.28 million (Rs 10.36 crore), while the losing semi-finalists walk away with USD 787,500 each. The previous edition in 2022 had a total prize pool of USD 5.6 million with winners England receiving USD 1.6 million.
Trouble In Pakistan Camp Ahead Of T20 World Cup? Babar Azam Body-Shamed Azam Khan? Viral Video
In the T20 World Cup 2024, all eyes will be on Pakistan cricket team. The Babar Azam-led side finished runners-up in the 2022 edition. Post that, the side could not do well at the ODI World Cup last year. Then, Pakistan saw captaincy change hands with Babar Azam being replaced by Shaheen Afridi as skipper in the T20Is. But that too did not last long as Azam was reinstated weeks away from the 2024 T20 World Cup 2024.
'Foodie' Virat Kohli Enjoys Meal In Dugout As India Take On Bangladesh, Video Viral
Star India batter Virat Kohli, who missed the T20 World Cup warm-up clash against Bangladesh on Saturday, was seen enjoying a wholesome meal on the team dugout. Kohli arrived in New York just a few hours before the start of the match, having reportedly asked for a break from BCCI following the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 35-year-old had missed the team's training sessions in New York before Rohit announced at the toss that all the players will feature against Bangladesh, barring Kohli, who didn't have any match practice under his belt.
Snipers At India vs Pakistan Match? Report Reveals Security Steps After ISIS Threat
The security has been beefed up at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York for the T20 World Cup 2024. The police have positioned snipers at covert locations around the venue that will host Sri Lanka and South Africa in its first international game on Monday. Nassau County Police Department will oversee a massive operation to ensure the games held at the Long Island ground between 3-12 June pass off without incident, the BBC reported. The Eisenhower Park will play host to eight matches of the T20 showpiece including the tournament's blockbuster between India and Pakistan on June 9. Amid the threats from pro-ISIS group, the security measures will include SWAT teams with specialist snipers. Plain clothes police officers will also be operating inside the ground, the report added. Additionally, the four drop-in pitches are being continuously monitored on a rolling 24-hour basis by officers from the force's narcotics division, who have been relieved of their regular duties to make sure they are not tampered with.
T20 World Cup: "Pakistan Opening Pair Needs To Change", Says Ian Bishop
As the T20 World Cup looms on the horizon, former West Indies legend Ian Bishop emphasised the need for Pakistan's seasoned openers, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan "to shift another gear up in the way they approach their batting", while also advocating for opportunities for younger talents like Saim Ayub and Mohammad Harris. In the lead-up to the World Cup, Pakistan's management reverted to their tried-and-tested opening duo of Babar and Rizwan during the T20I series against England. Despite their historical success, including numerous record-breaking partnerships, Bishop believes a change is necessary.
Team India's 'Decision' Sees Virat Kohli Miss Another Training Session: Report
Virat Kohli joined the Indian team a day before the warm-up clash against Bangladesh and skipped all three practice sessions. He wasn't picked for the warm-up game as well, with skipper Rohit Sharma revealing that Kohli's late arrival made him unavailable for the contest. Now, a report has claimed that Virat, as well as the other members of the Indian team, missed a practice session on Sunday after being given rest following their match against Bangladesh. However, the report has also claimed that Kohli will be part of India's training session on Monday.
In USA For T20 World Cup, Video Of Virat Kohli's Security Goes Viral
Team India talisman Virat Kohli has no role to play as the men's side took on Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up game on Saturday. Virat, who reached the United States late, was rested for the match, but the same can't be said about the security team assigned to the marquee batter. In a video that has emerged on social media, Kohli could be seen surrounded by heavy police force and security officials as he arrived at the ground in Nassau County where India took on the Bangla Tigers in the warm-up game.