Ireland draw India and Pakistan at T20 World Cup
Ireland will play India, Pakistan, USA and Canada in Group A at this summer's ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
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T20 World Cup 2024 To Begin On June 1, India To Face Pakistan In New York On...
The T20 World Cup 2024 will begin on June 1 with co-hosts USA facing Canada in a repeat of the first-ever international cricket match back in 1844. The much-anticipated match between India and Pakistan will be held on June 9 in New York. India are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, USA, Canada and Ireland. Here are the group matches for the Indian cricket team - India vs Ireland on June 5, India vs Pakistan on June 9, India vs USA on June 12 and India vs Canada on June 15.
Steve Smith Stops Play For Bizarre Reason During Sydney Test - Video Is Viral
The play was stopped for a bizarre reason that left the commentators in splits during Day 3 of the third Test match between Pakistan and Australia in Sydney on Friday. Steve Smith complained about something on the side screen that was distracting him while batting. It is quite common for batters to adjust the side screen or complain about some crowd movement while batting. However, it turned out to be a little bundle of tape that was causing the problem and the commentators were left amused.
India Lose World No 1 Spot In Tests Despite South Africa Test Win. Top Team Is...
Despite a seven-wicket win at Cape Town to draw their two-match series in South Africa, India were toppled from the top spot in ICC Test rankings by Australia on Friday. Australia's impressive effort to take an unassailable 2-0 lead over Pakistan at home in the on-going three-match series has helped them move up in the rankings. The third match of that rubber is currently underway in Sydney. “Australia's impressive run at home against Pakistan helped them take the crown of the No. 1 Test team once again, having last held the spot briefly following their WTC Final victory,” the ICC stated in a release. In the previous update, India had more points in their kitty despite being tied with Australia at 118 rating points each.
Shaheen Afridi: Workload and pay reasons behind decision to focus on T20s instead of Tests
Pakistan’s decision to rest Shaheen Afridi from the third Test against Australia in Sydney has further fueled the debate of player priority towards the longest and oldest format of the game.
Hazlewood has Pakistan reeling after Jamal's 3rd Test heroics
Josh Hazlewood claimed three wickets in an electrifying over to bowl Australia into a potential winning position over Pakistan in an absorbing third Test in Sydney on Friday.
"Over The Moon Now": Aamer Jamal On Representing Pakistan In Tests Against Australia
Pakistan batting all-rounder Aamer Jamal said on Friday that he was proud to represent his country in the ongoing three-match Test series against Australia in Sydney. While speaking at the Tea break on day three of the Test match, Jamal said that it was a big "achievement" for him to represent his country in the long-format game. He added that the captain, vice captain, and coaching staff are giving him the confidence to perform well in the series. Talking about his 82-run knock in Pakistan's first inning, Jamal added that his partnership with Mir Hamza helped the visitors get back in the game.
Watch: How Pakistan Avoided 5-Run Penalty Despite Ball Landing In Player's Cap
Pakistan star Saim Ayub had an awkward moment on the field while he was running to prevent a ball from crossing the boundary. As Ayub's foot got stuck into the field, a piece uprooted, triggering a scary tumble from the Pakistan star. While no serious damage was done, the ball did touch Ayub's cap in the process. However, the match officials refused to award a 5-run penalty to the Australian team. Cricket Australia later clarified why.