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Gautam Gambhir Urges ICC To Revisit This Rule, Says 'Unfair' For Finger Spinners

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Friday urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to revisit the two new-ball rule in limited over formats, and the World Cup-winner termed it as "unfair" to finger spinners. The ICC had implemented the particular rule in ODIs in October 2011, something the legendary Sachin Tendulkar had rated as "perfect recipe for disaster." "One thing I would definitely change is the use of two new balls, especially in white-ball cricket," Gambhir said during the 'Rise to Leadership' talk show by the Indian Chamber of Commerce. The stipulation to use two new balls, several experts felt, has disadvantaged finger spinners and reduced the chances of reverse swing as it helps the ball to retain the shine.

Gautam Gambhir Reveals One 'Regret' In Playing Career, Namedrops MS Dhoni

Former Indian cricket team batter Gautam Gambhir opened up about the only regret during his playing career. Gambhir played a brilliant knock of 97 in the 2011 ODI World Cup final but he was dismissed before finishing the game and then captain MS Dhoni ended up scoring the winning runs against Sri Lanka. In a recent event, Gambhir said that his regret was that he could not stay at the crease and finish the game himself despite playing a good innings. He also said that given a chance, he would like to "turn back the clock" and score the last run in the match that holds a special place in Indian cricket history.

India's Predicted XI vs Bangladesh, T20 World Cup: Time Up For Shivam Dube?

Suryakumar Yadav's much-needed fifty and Jasprit Bumrah's reliability with the ball helped India kickstart their T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 campaign on a high as the Men in Blue registered a 47-run victory against Afghanistan at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown on Thursday. The Rohit Sharma-led India are currently placed second on the Super Eight Group 1 Standing and are gearing up to take on another Asian rival in Bangladesh at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on June 22. A win against the Bangla Tigers will almost guarantee India a semi-final spot.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Can't Help But Do This To Rishabh Pant's Antics. This Is The Reason

India captain Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant shared a hilarious moment during the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Afghanistan in Barbados. The incident happened in the 11th over of Afghanistan's 182-run chase after Pant and Kuldeep Yadav combined to dismiss Gulbadin Naib. On the second ball of the over, Kuldeep outfoxed Naib with a flighted delivery wide of off. Naib mistimed his slog sweep and got a top edge instead. Pant covered a decent amount of ground to pouch the ball and under armed the cherry towards Rohit, who had also made an attempt to grab the ball but stopped midway after seeing the keeper.

"60 Rooms Booked To Accommodate 'Other People'": Pakistan Team Under Fire For 'Family Time' In USA

Pakistan's disastrous T20 World Cup campaign in the USA has expectedly triggered a backlash against the players, who are being criticised for taking their families along, even as their beleaguered cricket board mulled invoking a new defamation law to tackle "unsubstantiated claims and reports". According to a local media report, apart from the nearly 34 players, support staff, and officials who were part of the national squad in the USA, the team hotel was teeming with around 26 to 28 family members of the players.

"Quinton De Kock Was The Difference": England Skipper Jos Buttler's Honest Admission After South Africa Loss

England batters couldn't match the big-hitting prowess of South African opener Quinton de Kock in the powerplay and his innings was the "difference" between the two teams, said skipper Jos Butler after a narrow seven-run loss in their T20 World Cup Super Eight match in Gros Islet. De Kock slammed a 38-ball 65-run knock studded with four sixes and as many fours to help South Africa post 163 for six. In reply, England could manage just 156 for six.

Babar Azam Likely To Take 'Legal Action' vs Ahmed Shehzad, Others. Here Is The Reason

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is likely to take legal action against YouTubers and former cricketers who accused him of 'misconduct' during their campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup, Geo News reported, citing sources. Babar and the Pakistan team were on the receiving end of criticism from former players and fans because of their World Cup campaign. Sources informed Geo News that during Pakistan's campaign, a social media campaign was used to "target" Babar, which made him feel "disheartened."

T20 World Cup: Shai Hope Blasts 82* As West Indies Crush USA By 9 Wickets

Opener Shai Hope blasted an unbeaten 82 as West Indies came back roaring to crush the United States of America by nine wickets in the T20 World Cup Group 2 Super Eight match in Barbados. After bowling out the USA for a mere 128 in 19.5 overs, the West Indies batters went all guns blazing from the word go to knock off the target in 10.5 overs to make 130/1, recording a comfortable win. The win improved West Indies' standing in the Group 2 points table.

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Gautam Gambhir Urges ICC To Revisit This Rule, Says 'Unfair' For Finger Spinners

Gautam Gambhir Reveals One 'Regret' In Playing Career, Namedrops MS Dhoni

India's Predicted XI vs Bangladesh, T20 World Cup: Time Up For Shivam Dube?

Watch: Rohit Sharma Can't Help But Do This To Rishabh Pant's Antics. This Is The Reason

"60 Rooms Booked To Accommodate 'Other People'": Pakistan Team Under Fire For 'Family Time' In USA

"Quinton De Kock Was The Difference": England Skipper Jos Buttler's Honest Admission After South Africa Loss

Babar Azam Likely To Take 'Legal Action' vs Ahmed Shehzad, Others. Here Is The Reason

T20 World Cup: Shai Hope Blasts 82* As West Indies Crush USA By 9 Wickets