‘They have given us love back’ - Afghanistan, Sharjah and cricket’s special relationship
The anti-social start times of some of the matches at the T20 World Cup are likely to test even the most diehard supporters in the UAE.
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KKR Star Reveals Private WhatsApp Chat With Gautam Gambhir. IPL-Winning Mentor Wrote: "This Means..."
Nitish Rana paid tribute to Gautam Gambhir on Instagram after Kolkata Knight Riders broke a ten-year drought to win their third IPL title in 2024. Gambhir returned to the KKR dugout ahead of the season, taking on the role of a mentor, after two years with the Lucknow Super Giants. His influence has clearly been enormous, with Rana hailing him. After two titles as KKR captain in 2012 and 2014, this is Gambhir's first as a mentor of the franchise.
Amid Hunt For India's Next Head Coach, Sourav Ganguly Posts Intriguing Message
The hunt for Indian cricket team's next head coach is underway and many names have emerged as options for the highly coveted position. Current head coach Rahul Dravid's tenure ends after the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 and media reports suggested that BCCI have already approached certain individuals for the job. The names that are being considered the favourties at the moment are Gautam Gambhir and Ashish Nehra with reportedly less interest from foreign coaches. Amid all the discussion over the position, former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly took to social media to post an intriguing message.
Suresh Raina Deletes Social Media Post On Shahid Afridi. Ex-Pakistan Skipper Reveals Reason
Former Pakistan cricket team skipper Shahid Afridi revealed that he had a conversation with Suresh Raina over his social media post that resulted in the former Indian cricket team player deleting it. Following the announcement of Afridi becoming an ambassador for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, an X (formerly Twitter) user took a dig at Raina - “ICC has named Shahid Afridi as ambassador for ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Hello Suresh Raina.” Raina was quick to respond as he wrote - “I'm not an ICC ambassador, but I have the 2011 World Cup at my house. Remember the game at Mohali? Hope it brings back some unforgettable memories for you." Afridi spoke about the post on his YouTube channel and said that they had a conversation about it and everything is fine between them. "Suresh Raina and I have shared many cricketing moments, and he's a good person," Afridi said.
"Chakkay Kyun Kha Rae Aap?": Female Fan's Bizarre Remark On Pakistan Star's Form Is Viral
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan's form has been a point of concern for the team heading into the T20 World Cup in the Americas. In his last two T20I outings, Shadab has leaked 109 runs at an economy rate of over 12, while also remaining wicketless. Before their opening game of the tournament against USA on June 6, Pakistan only have one official game left to play as the first and third T20Is of their four-match series against England were washed out.
"It's A Shame": AB De Villiers On Racial Quota Chatter Around South Africa's T20 World Cup Squad
AB De Villiers is not surprised that just days before South Africa renews its quest for an elusive World Cup, the talk back home is all about racial quota in the team. It's a rinse-and-repeat sort of situation and de Villiers, who retired in 2018, is glad that he is a mere spectator to the situation now. "...it's a shame going into a tournament to have the focus on that. I mean it's nothing new, it's just a shame," lamented one of the greats of South African cricket. "Luckily this time around, I've had nothing to do with anything over there. I'm just a spectator," the 40-year-old said in an interaction with PTI facilitated by 'Jio Cinema'.
New homes could be built on Burnage Cricket Club
There are plans to build new homes on a former cricket club in Burnage.
New York boosts T20 Cricket World Cup security after reported threats
WASHINGTON : New York will boost security for the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup in June, the governor said on Wednesday, after reports of threats especially related to the India-Pakistan match.