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"Want Sikandar Raza To Lead From Front": Zimbabwe Coach Justin Sammons Ahead Of 1st T20I vs India

Sikandar Raza's vast experience of playing in various T20 leagues would certainly come in handy for an inexperienced Zimbabwe outfit, which would like to punch above its weight against a talented Indian side full of IPL performers, head coach Justin Sammons said ahead of five-match series, starting Saturday. "I think we're very fortunate to have a player like Sikandar Raza leading the side. He brings great experience, We want him to lead from the front. He's been superb in the changing room and taking the players under his wing. We want his bat to do the talking. as well as his bowling," Sammons told PTI Videos in an exclusive interview from Harare.

How Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli Decision Led To T20 World Cup 2024 Glory: Report Makes Big Revelation

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ended their T20I careers on a high as India clinched the T20 World Cup 2024 title after defeating South Africa in the summit clash. Rohit led the Indian cricket team by example as he played a number of important knocks in the competition while Kohli saved his best for the final as he slammed a gritty half-century. In the aftermath of the win, they both announced their retirements from T20Is but not before etching their names in Indian cricket folklore. However, things were not as straightforward just one year ago where there were doubts over whether the two star cricketers will continue playing in the shortest format of the sport. However, according to a report, early calls on Virat and Rohit's future with the side ultimately led to India's massive success in the T20 World Cup 2024.

T20 World Cup-Winner Kuldeep Yadav Meets UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence in Lucknow on Monday. In a post in Hindi on X, Adityanath said, "Today, a courtesy meeting was held with Kuldeep Yadav, member of the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team." Wrist-spinner Yadav, who hails from Kanpur, said on July 6 the triumph was "an unreal experience" for him and expressed hope that he would be a part of such successes in the future as well.

After India Won T20 World Cup, Rahul Dravid Thanked Rohit Sharma For 'November Phone Call'

Team India's historic T20 World Cup 2024 triumph was the last match for Rahul Dravid, as the head coach of the side. While the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, etc. have been doing the works in the foreground, Dravid's efforts have been immense in the background. But, not many believed that Dravid would continue to coach the Indian team after the heartbreaking loss in the ODI World Cup final last year. But, it was a phone call from skipper Rohit Sharma that changed everything for Dravid.

Virat Kohli Thanks PM Modi For His Encouraging Words Following India's T20 World Cup Triumph

Former India captain Virat Kohli on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his encouraging words for him when the PM called the Indian team following its triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday night. Prime Minister Modi spoke over the phone with all members of the Indian team that defeated South Africa by seven runs, talking them up for the roles they played in the country winning their second T20 World Cup title. Virat Kohli top-scored with 76 as India scored 176/7 in 20 overs and then restricted South Africa to 169/8. Soon after India's triumph, Kohli announced his retirement from T20I cricket.

Ahead Of 'Pool Of Death' In Paris Olympics, India Men's Hockey Coach Gives Golden Advice

Head coach Craig Fulton is well aware of the expectations from the Indian men's hockey team in the upcoming Paris Olympics and his mantra to his players is to play the game and not bother the occasion. “I agree that the expectations are higher after Tokyo bronze but the bottom line is that the team has been progressing well. They are in the top eight and from 12th in London (2012) to 8th in Rio (2016) to bronze in Tokyo (2020). It was a big jump and now we are preparing for Paris," the South African coach told PTI Bhasha in an interview.

South Africa opt for experience in first test against Ireland

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named 12 starters from the 2023 Rugby World Cup final in his team to play Ireland in the first of two highly-anticipated home tests at Loftus Stadium on Saturday.

Canada leans on water polo captain Emma Wright in quest for best Olympic finish since 2000

Team captain Emma Wright will lead Canada's women's water polo team at the upcoming Paris Olympics.

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"Want Sikandar Raza To Lead From Front": Zimbabwe Coach Justin Sammons Ahead Of 1st T20I vs India

How Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli Decision Led To T20 World Cup 2024 Glory: Report Makes Big Revelation

T20 World Cup-Winner Kuldeep Yadav Meets UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

After India Won T20 World Cup, Rahul Dravid Thanked Rohit Sharma For 'November Phone Call'

Virat Kohli Thanks PM Modi For His Encouraging Words Following India's T20 World Cup Triumph

Ahead Of 'Pool Of Death' In Paris Olympics, India Men's Hockey Coach Gives Golden Advice

South Africa opt for experience in first test against Ireland

Canada leans on water polo captain Emma Wright in quest for best Olympic finish since 2000