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New India Coach's Appointment May Be Postponed? Report Gives Reason Amid 'Gautam Gambhir' Factor

The search for Indian cricket team's next head coach is underway with Rahul Dravid's tenure coming to and end after the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Reports claim that Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir is the favourite right now for the position while Ashish Nehra and VVS Laxman also remain in contention. A report claimed that there were not many applications from foreign coaches and even the BCCI wants someone who has come through the ranks and knows the domestic circuit well. While the deadline for applications was till May 27, a report by PTI claims that the BCCI may take some time to deciding the next coach as the players are currently focused on the T20 World Cup.

'Only Jasprit Bumrah Executes Consistent Yorkers': Australia Great's Big Praise For India Pacer

Legendary Australia speedster Brett Lee feels apart from Jasprit Bumrah, pacers are failing to nail yorkers effectively in the death overs and he wants them to master the pivotal delivery. Bumrah is one of the most complete bowlers in world cricket at the moment. He can bowl wicket-taking deliveries without leaking runs but the most lethal weapon in his armoury is his toe-crushing yorker, which he, more often that not, executes perfectly in the death overs. "On a general rule, other than Bumrah, we haven't seen enough fast bowlers nailing their yorkers recently.

USA Looking For Wins In T20 World Cup Debut

The USA will make their debut in the T20 World Cup and while they earned the spot as a result of co-hosting the tournament with the West Indies, they are determined to show they can make an impact among the big boys. Cricket has a curious history in North America -- the first ever international match featured the USA against Canada in 1844 but the lingering influence of the colonial-era game faded as baseball gained prominence. The USA has been an associate member of the International Cricket Council since 1965 and frequently competed in the tournaments for non-Test nations.

Watch: Babar Azam Scolds Swarming Fans, Then Wins Hearts With Brilliant Gesture

Pakistan captain Babar Azam stood by to click pictures with a hoard of fans in Cardiff, despite initially being unimpressed at the sudden crowd that had surrounded him. In a video that went viral over social media, Babar - dressed in a casual cream-coloured outfit - has been captured addressing some of the fans to not surround and film him on the street. However, Babar eventually offered to click selfies with the fans. Security officials were also present near Babar to control the situation.

Young Afghanistan Side 'Among The Favourites' For T20 World Cup

A young Afghan side with an average age of just 25 have vowed to give audiences back home rare cause for jubilation at the T20 World Cup after a breakthrough performance at the 50-over showpiece. Kabul's skies were raked with fireworks when Afghanistan celebrated their stunning eight-wicket victory against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup in October. They finished sixth, ahead of defending champions England -- who they also beat -- stoking hopes for the T20 tournament in the United States and West Indies starting on Saturday.

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New India Coach's Appointment May Be Postponed? Report Gives Reason Amid 'Gautam Gambhir' Factor

'Only Jasprit Bumrah Executes Consistent Yorkers': Australia Great's Big Praise For India Pacer

USA Looking For Wins In T20 World Cup Debut

Watch: Babar Azam Scolds Swarming Fans, Then Wins Hearts With Brilliant Gesture

Young Afghanistan Side 'Among The Favourites' For T20 World Cup

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