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"Were Cancelling Flights": Glenn Maxwell On England's Meltdown During Australia vs Scotland Game

Ahead of his side's 2024 T20 World Cup Super Eights clash against Bangladesh, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell revealed that some players from England, whose qualification to the next round was dependent on their arch-rivals' win over Scotland, were panicking in their dressing room, booking and cancelling their flights while the match went down the wire. Australia will be taking on Bangladesh in their Super Eights clash at Antigua on Friday. Australia finished their Group B on top, with four wins in four matches. Bangladesh finished second in their Group C with three wins and a loss. Australia's win over Scotland, who ended their campaign at third place with two wins, a loss, a no result and five points, helped England qualify for the Super Eights with five points on the basis of net-run-rate.

"Movieyan Chal Rahi Hain": Ex Pakistan Star Slams Babar Azam And Co In Epic Rant

The Pakistan cricket team remains in the line of fire, courtesy of their early exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. Pakistan's defeat against the USA and India led to their elimination from the global event, prompting former cricketers and pundits to lambast Babar Azam and his teammates. While no Pakistan player has been spared by the thick and heavy criticism that has come from their cricketing fraternity, former wicket-keeper batter Atiq-uz-Zaman has also gone on an epic rant, slamming the men's national team.

"I'll Show You Who I Am": R Ashwin Steps Into Virat Kohli's Shoes On No. 3 Demotion Talks

A string of poor performances as an opening batter in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 has triggered a huge debate around Virat Kohli's form and role. Traditionally a No. 3 batter, Kohli has been urged to come down the batting order and get someone like Rishabh Pant take the opening spot alongside skipper Rohit Sharma. There are those too, however, who think that such a move will damage Virat's confidence. Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, speaking on the matter, doesn't think a player like Kohli can lose his confidence.

Rahul Dravid All But Confirms One Big Change In India's Playing XI For Afghanistan Clash

Without giving too much away, India head coach Rahul Dravid hinted at the possibility of playing wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the Caribbean leg of the T20 World Cup, starting with the Super 8 opener against Afghanistan. India did not play either Kuldeep or Yuzvendra Chahal in the USA leg of the tournament considering the pace-friendly conditions. However, the conditions are different in the Caribbean where wrist spinners have already made an impact with Adam Zampa being a case in point.

"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.

"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.

"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.

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"Were Cancelling Flights": Glenn Maxwell On England's Meltdown During Australia vs Scotland Game

"Movieyan Chal Rahi Hain": Ex Pakistan Star Slams Babar Azam And Co In Epic Rant

"I'll Show You Who I Am": R Ashwin Steps Into Virat Kohli's Shoes On No. 3 Demotion Talks

Rahul Dravid All But Confirms One Big Change In India's Playing XI For Afghanistan Clash

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

"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

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