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T20 World Cup: India Eye Redemption As Big-Ticket Cricket Touches Base In America

There will be the usual favourites, the mavericks, the chokers and also the unpredictable minnows -- the script is familiar for a World Cup but the scale would be unprecedented when the T20 showpiece, featuring a record 20 teams, spearheads cricket's audacious charge into the American market starting in New York on Saturday. While India would be eager to shed the baggage of near-misses, Australia would like to add another chapter to their tale of domination. For the likes of Pakistan and West Indies, the primary target would be to keep in check their tendency to implode at the most inopportune time.

R Ashwin's Daughters Show Off Their Cricket Knowledge - Video Wins Internet

Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's daughters - Akhira and Aadhya - showed off their cricket knowledge ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. In a video posted by Ashwin on his Instagram handle, he played a small and entertaining quiz with his daughters who impressed everyone with their answers. They were asked questions like - which countries will host the T20 World Cup matches, which city will host the India vs Pakistan match and who is the captain of West Indies. They were also asked who the India head coach was and their performance was quite impressive.

Vice-Captain Hardik Pandya Sweats It Out Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2024

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was seen during the net practice ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, which will be starting on June 1. Ahead of the mega event, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a glimpse of Team India sweating it out in the net practice session. Pandya was seen practising with both bat and ball in the nets. "Preps in full swing. Getting into the groove ahead of the #T20WorldCup," BCCI wrote on X while sharing the clip.

India Selectors' Call To Include Hardik Pandya, 4 Spinners Questioned Ahead Of T20 World Cup

There was a lot of speculation surrounding Hardik Pandya's selection for the T20 World Cup 2024 but the Indian cricket team selectors showed their trust in the all-rounder by naming him vice-captain. They also opted for four spin options - Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja - which resulted in the exclusion of Rinku Singh. In an interview with Times Of India, former India manager and Tamil Nadu left-arm spinner Sunil Subramanian said that he believes India could have picked one less spin-bowling all-rounder and played Rinku instead. He further said that playing fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed in place of Hardik Pandya would have provided more balance to the side in the World Cup.

No India T20 World Cup Star In IPL 2024 Final. Cheeky Pakistan Great Says: "They Were Thinking Ahead"

The IPL 2024 final between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad did not feature a single Indian cricket team player who was selected for the T20 World Cup 2024. Rinku Singh, who was included in the reserves for the tournament, was the only exception. Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram hilariously said that it could be "thinking ahead" by the Indian players to get some rest ahead of the tournament before saying that it can also turn out to be a "blessing in disguise" for Rohit Sharma and Co.

England Overwhelm Pakistan In Final T20I Match Before World Cup Defence

Reigning champions England produced a fine all-round display as they beat Pakistan by seven wickets at The Oval on Thursday in their last competitive match before they begin the defence of their Twenty20 World Cup title. England restricted Pakistan to a modest 157 after winning the toss, with leg-spinner Adil Rashid, the player-of-the-match taking 2-27 from his maximum four overs. They then made a rapid start to their chase as Phil Salt (45) and skipper Jos Buttler (39) shared a blistering opening stand of 82 inside seven overs. Harry Brook ended the game with a six off paceman Haris Rauf, the pick of the Pakistan attack with 3-38, as England finished on 158-6 to win with more than three overs to spare.

"Best Example Of Nepotism": Pakistan Star Azam Khan Roasted For Flop Show Ahead Of T20 World Cup

Pakistan cricket team wicket-keeper batter Azam Khan was brutally roasted by fans after his disappointing show against England in the fourth T20I encounter on Thursday. The 25-year-old was dismissed for a duck after facing just 5 deliveries and he even dropped couple of easy chances while fielding. Azam has been struggling to perform well in the past few matches and his poor run ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 has resulted in a lot of outrage from the fans. Azam is the son of former Pakistan captain Moin Khan and his selection for the World Cup was also heavily discussed by the supporters.

"India Have Taken A Risk": Australia Great's Big 'T20 World Cup' Warning To Rohit Sharma And Co

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels India have taken a huge risk heading into the T20 World Cup, saying that their heavy reliance on spinners might backfire. India have selected four spinners, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel are all-rounders while Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal are the two wrist spinners. Clarke said while India post a big threat to Australia's chances of winning the T20 World Cup, he pointed that India have made a big gamble by selecting four spinners.

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T20 World Cup: India Eye Redemption As Big-Ticket Cricket Touches Base In America

R Ashwin's Daughters Show Off Their Cricket Knowledge - Video Wins Internet

Vice-Captain Hardik Pandya Sweats It Out Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2024

India Selectors' Call To Include Hardik Pandya, 4 Spinners Questioned Ahead Of T20 World Cup

No India T20 World Cup Star In IPL 2024 Final. Cheeky Pakistan Great Says: "They Were Thinking Ahead"

England Overwhelm Pakistan In Final T20I Match Before World Cup Defence

"Best Example Of Nepotism": Pakistan Star Azam Khan Roasted For Flop Show Ahead Of T20 World Cup

"India Have Taken A Risk": Australia Great's Big 'T20 World Cup' Warning To Rohit Sharma And Co