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"Inse Nahi Haarenge": Suresh Raina's Emotional Overflow On Playing Against Pakistan

When India and Pakistan square off in cricket at world stage, it is more than just a game. India and Pakistan have had a history and national pride is at stakes when these two sides meet. Since both teams don't play each other anymore in bilaterals due to the political differences, fans only get two see India and Pakistan face off at ICC or ACC events. India and Pakistan are set to renew their rivalry on June 9 at the T20 World Cup, with New York ready to host the first ever match between the two sides.

On India's T20 World Cup XI, Sunil Gavaskar Drops Another Big Virat Kohli Verdict

If India's warm-up game against Bangladesh was a hint, Yashasvi Jaiswal doesn't seem to be the preferred option to partner Rohit Sharma as an opener in the T20 World Cup 2024. It was Sanju Samson who opened with the India skipper while Virat Kohli remained absent from the team, having reached the United States of America late. Though Rohit clarified that the team setup hasn't been finalised yet, the warm-up game was enough to understand that Jaiswal isn't the first choice for the team management.

"Hope Rahul Dravid Can...": Brian Lara's Big 'T20 World Cup' Advice For Outgoing India Coach

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team will look to end more than a decade long wait for an ICC trophy at the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting June 2 in the West Indies and USA. India last won an ICC trophy in 2013, beating England in the Champions Trophy final under the leadership of MS Dhoni. With Rahul Dravid's tenure as head coach set to end after the T20 World Cup, the former India captain has one final chance to cement his legacy and bow out in style. Last year, Dravid was at the helm as India lost to Australia in the ODI World Cup final.

Rohit Sharma Drops Major Opening Combination Hint After Bangladesh Warm-Up Match

Any warm-up match ahead of a big event often gives a fair bit of idea about what the final combination might look like. Going by that logic, the India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup warm-up match gave a lot of hint about India's playing XI going forward. The major talking point was who would partner Rohit Sharma as opener when the T20 World Cup action starts for the Indian cricket team on June 5 against Ireland. There were two choices - Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli.

Dramatic Visuals As Rohit Sharma Faces Security Scare At T20 World Cup Warm-Up, US Police Does This

The Indian cricket team finally got down to action at the T20 World Cup 2024 with a warm-up game against Bangladesh. There were quite a few positives as players like Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Suryakumar Yadav struck form in India's 60-run win over their neighbours. Though Virat Kohli dod not play, the game gave an idea of what to expect when India play their first match of the T20 World Cup against Ireland on June 5. The match at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, was also witness to a security breach.

"You Know Who The Leader Is": Rahul Dravid Issued Stern Warning On Hardik Pandya-Rohit Sharma Saga

As the Indian cricket team gears up for the T20 World Cup 2024, the reflections of Hardik Pandya-Rohit Sharma's bitter Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign are still being seen in the rearview mirror. It isn't yet known how the two would go about doing their job in the Indian team, despite what happened in the IPL. Former India allrounder Irfan Pathan and retired Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden, however, feel there shouldn't be any chatter about the IPL in the Indian team between Rohit and Hardik.

T20 World Cup: Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya give India early pointers

Rishabh Pant ticked many boxes in what was his first outing in an India jersey since his serious accident in 2022 as he hit a sparkling fifty on a difficult New York surface during a T20 World Cup warm-up match against Bangladesh on Saturday.

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.

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"Inse Nahi Haarenge": Suresh Raina's Emotional Overflow On Playing Against Pakistan

On India's T20 World Cup XI, Sunil Gavaskar Drops Another Big Virat Kohli Verdict

"Hope Rahul Dravid Can...": Brian Lara's Big 'T20 World Cup' Advice For Outgoing India Coach

Rohit Sharma Drops Major Opening Combination Hint After Bangladesh Warm-Up Match

Dramatic Visuals As Rohit Sharma Faces Security Scare At T20 World Cup Warm-Up, US Police Does This

"You Know Who The Leader Is": Rahul Dravid Issued Stern Warning On Hardik Pandya-Rohit Sharma Saga

T20 World Cup: Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya give India early pointers

Rohit Sharma Explains Why Virat Kohli Wasn't Picked For Warm-up Match Against Bangladesh