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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.

Babar Azam Surpasses Rohit Sharma In Elite T20Is List

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam surpassed India captain Rohit Sharma to become the second leading run-scorer in T20Is. Babar achieved the landmark during Pakistan's 2nd T20I match against England at Edgbaston. Babar displayed an average performance in the second inning of the match on Saturday. He scored 32 runs from 26 balls at a strike rate of 123.08 and etched his name on the record book. He hammered 4 fours but his efforts could not help the Men in Green clinch a win.

"Didn't Finish Well": Pakistan Skipper Babar Azam On Loss Against England

Following his side's 23-run loss against England in the 2nd T20I match of the series at Edgbaston, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said they didn't finish well in the game. Babar displayed an average performance in the second inning of the match. He scored 32 runs from 26 balls at a strike rate of 123.08. He hammered 4 fours during his time on the crease. Speaking after the match, Babar showered praise on the bowlers and said they performed very well in the game. He added that there was only one big partnership between the skipper and Fakhar Zaman and later no batters could make it.

Pakistan Cricket Board Breaks Silence On Shaheen 'Turning Down' Vice-Captaincy Row

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday said the national selectors never offered vice-captaincy role to Shaheen Shah Afridi in the run-up to the next month's T20 World Cup in the Americas. Several reports claimed that Afridi was given a chance to be the deputy of Babar Azam when the Pakistan squad for the ICC showpiece was picked on Friday, but the left-arm pacer rejected the proposal. “The selectors were shocked with this news because when they held their nearly two-hour online meeting on Friday, six out of seven selectors were not in favour of having a vice-captain to Babar Azam,” a source close to one of the national selectors told PTI.

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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

Babar Azam Surpasses Rohit Sharma In Elite T20Is List

"Didn't Finish Well": Pakistan Skipper Babar Azam On Loss Against England

Pakistan Cricket Board Breaks Silence On Shaheen 'Turning Down' Vice-Captaincy Row