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"If You're No. 1 For Two Years...": Suryakumar Yadav's Blunt Admission On Concerns Over Poor Form

World's No. 1 Men's T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav has scored just 59 runs in his three innings so far at the 2024 T20 World Cup. However, after two early failures, Suryakumar - who is fondly referred to as SKY - switched up his usual dynamic attacking game to play a more cautious knock and guide India to victory against USA. His unbeaten 49-ball 50 showed SKY's ability to play according to the situation, and was a good sign that he can be a man to rely on come the big matches in the Super 8 stage and beyond.

Post Gautam Gambhir Interview, BCCI Sent Clear Message On 2 Bowling Coach Options

Amid Indian cricket team coaching job interview, where the names of Gautam Gambhir and WV Raman have emerged, there is a question about support staff too. According to some reports, Gambhir has apparently asked the BCCI a free-hand to choose his own support staff. Currently, under coach Rahul Dravid, Vikram Rathour is the batting coach, Paras Mhambrey is the bowling coach while T Dilip is the fielding coach. In the midst of this, BCCI and Gambhir has been sent an important message by former Pakistan star Kamran Akmal.

"Thanks A Lot Buddy": Rahul Dravid Loses Cool At Reporter Over 97 Test Question

India head coach Rahul Dravid was reminded of some bitter memories as he attended the press conference ahead of T20 World Cup 2024 match against Afghanistan. Dravid, who took up the coaching job on the back of an astounding career with the Indian team, doesn't have the best of numbers behind him in Barbados as a player. As a reporter reminded him of his poor stats at the venue, the India head coach was visibly irked and lost his cool at the question.

South Africa Clinch 18-Run Win Over Spirited USA In T20 World Cup Super Eight Clash

Resilient Andries Gous led a sensational fightback for USA but South Africa's experienced professionals pulled off an 18-run victory in their Group 2 Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. South Africa-born Gous led a stunning fightback for USA with a 47-ball 80 not out studded with five sixes and as many fours to keep his side alive in the contest right until the final over, but the Proteas had the final laugh as they opened their account with two points in kitty.

Explosive Quinny, calm KG set up Proteas' nervy T20 World Cup Super 8s win over USA

Quinton de Kock returned to form with a stunning T20 half-century as the Proteas won their opening Super Eight encounter against the USA by 18 runs on Wednesday in Antigua.

"Yuzvendra Chahal Or...": Rahul Dravid's Mega Hint On Change In India XI vs Afghanistan In T20 WC Super 8

India head coach Rahul Dravid on Wednesday indicated that one among wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal could be included in the playing XI in their T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Afghanistan on Thursday, looking at the conditions, which seem conducive for slow bowlers. India had relied predominantly on its pace bowling arsenal at the Nassau County Stadium in New York as the drop-in pitches there had uneven bounce, which aided the quicks.

"Had To Recall Retired Players": Ex-PCB Chief Shows True Picture Of Pakistan At T20 World Cup

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman and cricketer Ramiz Raja has slammed the Pakistan team after their group stage exit at the 2024 T20 World Cup. Pinpointing the many different aspects in which they were lacking, Ramiz Raja used the term "mind-boggling" to highlight the poor decision-making during the tournament. After a shock loss to co-hosts USA and then defeat to arch-nemesis India, Pakistan failed to make the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. As a result, their qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup is also not guaranteed.

First Time In 51 Years! Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur Shine As India vs South Africa Sees Historic Feat

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and her deputy Smriti Mandhana slammed a century each and pacer Pooja Vastrakar bowled a superb final over as India Women defeated South Africa by four runs in a well-fought second One-day International that ended in a thriller and gave India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

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"If You're No. 1 For Two Years...": Suryakumar Yadav's Blunt Admission On Concerns Over Poor Form

Post Gautam Gambhir Interview, BCCI Sent Clear Message On 2 Bowling Coach Options

"Thanks A Lot Buddy": Rahul Dravid Loses Cool At Reporter Over 97 Test Question

South Africa Clinch 18-Run Win Over Spirited USA In T20 World Cup Super Eight Clash

Explosive Quinny, calm KG set up Proteas' nervy T20 World Cup Super 8s win over USA

"Yuzvendra Chahal Or...": Rahul Dravid's Mega Hint On Change In India XI vs Afghanistan In T20 WC Super 8

"Had To Recall Retired Players": Ex-PCB Chief Shows True Picture Of Pakistan At T20 World Cup

First Time In 51 Years! Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur Shine As India vs South Africa Sees Historic Feat