Rampaging Rohit leads India into semis, Australia on the brink
:India marched into the T20 World Cup semi-finals on Monday as skipper Rohit Sharma's blistering 92 set up a 24-run victory over Australia, left on the brink of elimination.
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Gautam Gambhir Sets Blunt 'Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Condition' For India Coach Job: Report
Gautam Gambhir has been heavily linked with the job to become the next head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. With current boss Rahul Dravid's contract set to expire after the ongoing T20 World Cup, Gambhir was the only candidate to apply for the job, as per multiple reports. The former India opener was interviewed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) last week, where Gambhir presented some of his demands to the board.
Hardik Pandya Becomes 1st Indian To Achieve This Rare Feat In T20 World Cup History
Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya became the first Indian player to achieve a unique double in ICC T20 World Cup history during his side's match in the Super 8s against Bangladesh on Saturday. During the game, Hardik became the first-ever Indian to have 300-plus runs and 20-plus wickets in the tournament history. While batting, Pandya made a full-fledged return to batting form on a batting-friendly surface, making 50 in 27 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 185.19. While bowling, he got a crucial wicket from wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das.
"Don't Play Reverse Shot": Suryakumar Yadav's Coach Gives Strange Advice Ahead Of India-Australia
India's explosive batter Suryakumar Yadav's childhood coach Ashok Aswalkar adviced Men in Blue to play normal cricket when they take on Australia in the 2024 T20 World Cup. In a clash of heavyweights, he said to not experiment too much against the Aussies, who are coming into the game after getting humbled by Afghanistan. The spirited performance from Afghanistan ha left Australia in a peculiar situation. Australia will now step into Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia to face India in a must-win game on Monday.
"Bias Is Unreal": Sunil Gavaskar Blasted For Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Opinion Contrast
Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar has come under attack on social media after his contrasting analysis of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's dismissals during the 2024 T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh left fans unhappy. Rohit Sharma had scored a quickfire 11-ball 23 to get India off to a flying start in the powerplay. On the other hand, Kohli played a more measured innings, scoring 37 off 28 balls. However, while Gavaskar praised the selflessness of Indian captain Rohit, he was harsher in his criticism about Virat's dismissal. This led to a lot of unhappy reactions from fans of India's No. 18.
Kuldeep Yadav Sledges Bangladesh Star in T20 World Cup Match, Internet Says "Took Revenge For Kohli"
The India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup encounter, which the Rohit Sharma and co. won by 50 runs, was interesting in many ways. Apart from the cricket action, emotion seemed like running high. It all started when Bangladesh's Tanzim Hasan Sakib gave a fiery send-off to Virat Kohli. Then Rohit Sharma celebrated aggressively after Litton Das was out. Even, Kuldeep Yadav sledged Bangladesh batter Tanzid Hasan. Kuldeep gesture went viral.
Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma On Their Feet As 'True Legend' Arrives For Best Fielder Medal
West Indies legend Vivian Richards honoured the number one ranked T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav with the 'Fielder of the Match' award following India's win over Bangladesh by 50 runs in their ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights clash on Saturday. India took one step ahead in their pursuit of semifinal qualification as they beat Bangladesh by 50 runs in their ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights clash at Antigua on Saturday, with Hardik Pandya's all-round show and a destructive spell by Kuldeep Yadav being the highlights.
Shakib Al Hasan Creates History, Becomes First-Ever Player In T20 World Cup To...
Bangladesh's seasoned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan became the first player to take 50 wickets in the T20 World Cup. On a night when Bangladesh were outplayed in all facets of the game by their neighbours, India, Shakib managed to etch his name in the history books. Shakib was expensive in his three-over spell, giving away 37 runs at an economy of 12.30. His sole wicket in the game was of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. The 37-year-old lured Rohit to slog the ball away. He pulled out a thick outside edge, and the ball landed safely in the hands of Jaker Ali.