Security increased in New York as India and Pakistan get ready for T20 World Cup clash
The T20 World Cup begins in Dallas, Texas, tonight but all eyes will be on the big showdown between India and Pakistan in a little over a week.
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Watch: Babar Azam Shows True Leadership Character To Lift Shattered Azam Khan's Spirits
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan has been on the receiving end of some criticism from fans and former players amid his poor show in the recently-concluded T20I series against England. Azam scored just 11 runs in the two matches that he played, while his glove-work was also questionable as he dropped a few easy catches. Ahead of the T20 World Cup, fans and former selectors have questioned his inclusion in the team. While Azam's performances have not been upto the mark, the experts also suggested that the 25-year-old is out of shape to play at the highest level.
Rohit Sharma Explains Why Virat Kohli Wasn't Picked For Warm-up Match Against Bangladesh
India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat against Bangladesh in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup warm-up match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Saturday while also confirming that Virat Kohli missed out on a spot in the team for the only practice game before the showpiece event. The match provides India with an excellent opportunity to practice in conditions similar to those in which they will play three league games against Ireland, Pakistan, and the United States.
India's Performance At T20 World Cup: From 2007 To 2022 - Explained
Six months after the bittersweet ODI World Cup campaign, Indian cricket fans embrace and turn their attention to the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the hope that Rohit Sharma & Co can finally end the 11-year ICC trophy drought that the country is suffering. From the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2007 in South Africa to the ninth edition of the tournament set to take place in the United States of America and the Caribbean, here is a look at India's journey across 17 years:
"Team Ka Satyanash Kar Diya Hai": Ex-PCB Chief On Pakistan Ahead Of T20 World Cup
Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja slammed the management following Pakistan's 2-0 T20I series defeat against England just before the T20 World Cup. At Kennington Oval, England outplayed Pakistan in all facets of the game by chasing down 158 with more than four overs to spare in the 4th T20I. Pakistan lacked firepower in their middle order and missed the magic from the pacers while defending their target. Ramiz has voiced his concerns regarding the experimentation in Pakistan's white-ball setup. Once again he lambasted the management for the consequences that the decision to experiment has led to.
Misbah Ul Haq Picks Top Contenders For T20 World Cup, Gets Cheeky About Own Team: "Pakistan Mein Rehna Hai Toh..."
The T20 World Cup 2024 is here. With a match between USA and Canada it will start early on Sunday. However, for India, the action starts on June 5 with match against Ireland. Then, the side will face Pakistan in its toughest match of the group stage on June 9. Whenever the sides meet, there is extra attention from every quarter. Both India and Pakistan are former T20 World Cup champions. Ahead of the T20 World Cup, three former players Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan and Misbah Ul Haq got together to discuss everything about the marquee event.
Pakistan "Not Worth It": Michael Vaughan Accepts Apology As Journalist Says 'Playing IPL Better'
In an unexpected plot twist, Farid Khan, a Pakistani journalist, has apologised to former England captain Michael Vaughan on social media. This comes a few days after Farid had slammed Vaughan after he had claimed that playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) would have been a better preparation for the England players, heading into the T20 World Cup, rather than playing against Pakistan. Reacting to Vaughan's remarks, Farid took to social media and slammed the former England batter for disrespecting Pakistan cricket.
Fast bowler Jeremy Gordon, Canada prepare to impress at men's T20 cricket World Cup
Jeremy Gordon has taken off his banker's hat and put on his cricket cap for Canada at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.