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England Triggered Rohit Sharma And Co.'s Ultra-Aggressive Approach In T20 World Cup. Nasser Hussain Explains How

Former England skipper and cricket pundit Nasser Hussain lavished praise on Indian skipper Rohit Sharma for his explosive knocks in the ICC T20 World Cup, calling the Australia innings "brutal elegance at its best". During the Men in Blue's final Super Eights match against Australia, the Indian skipper was on a mission mode to exorcise the demons of the 50-over World Cup final loss on November 19 last year at home against Australia, as he pummeled Australia's feared bowling line-up of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, etc into submission with a 41-ball 92, consisting of seven fours and eight sixes. Key highlights of his knock were smashing Starc for 29 runs in the third over, including four sixes, and slog-sweeping Cummins for a huge 100 m six on the first ball of the fifth over.

"Wouldn't Have Worked Had I...": Axar Patel Opens Up On His Match-Winning Spell

After the 68-run win over England in the second Semi-final match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, India spinner Axar Patel said he wouldn't have picked up three wickets if he had bowled quicker in Guyana. Axar was named the 'Player of the Match' after his stupendous performance in the second innings. He bagged three wickets for 23 runs in his four-over spell at an economy rate of 5.80. Speaking after the match, Axar said that the pitch at the Providence Stadium was slow which is why he was not bowling quicker on Thursday. He also praised the partnership of Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav and called it magnificent.

Jos Buttler Admits To 'Blunder' That Cost England T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinal vs India

Disappointed after the loss against India in the semi-final, England captain Jos Buttler admitted that Men in Blue "outplayed" his team and said that the Rohit Sharma-led side deserved to reach the final of the ICC T20 World Cup as they played well on "challenging surface." The clash between the two unbeaten sides has been set for Saturday, with India set to take on South Africa in the final of the T20 World Cup after the Rohit Sharma-led side sealed a thumping 68-run win over England at Providence Stadium, Guyana.

Pakistan Legend Slams BCCI, Says Different Rules Exist For India In T20 World Cup 2024

Pakistan cricket legend Inzamam-ul-Haq has launched another scathing attack at Indian cricket, BCCI and the scheduling of the 2024 T20 World Cup. After raising suspicion of possible ball tampering by Team India, Inzamam has now criticised the World Cup schedule, which pre-decided India's semi-final venue before the tournament began. Inzamam stated that it was an injustice, and said that Pakistan had never gotten such benefits. Inzamam lashed out, stating that not having a reserve day for India's semi-final has also been pre-decided to favour India.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe Eye Return To Form In Euro 2024 Round Of 16

With exciting football and vibrant fans lighting up cities across Germany, Euro 2024 has thrilled even though the European game's biggest stars have failed to take the tournament by storm. Between injury struggles, shaky form and bad luck, many of football's leading lights have underwhelmed in the group phase. Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo, playing at a record sixth Euros, is yet to strike in three appearances -- if he manages to, the 39-year-old will become the oldest ever goalscorer at the tournament.

T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma's Post-Match Virat Kohli Remark Proves Why He's India Captain

Virat Kohli is going through a lean patch in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. He has scored only 75 runs across 7 innings in this edition of the mega event. Kohli's poor form has also seen him registering two ducks. Thursday's semi-final against England was no exception for Kohli as he failed with a run-a-ball 9, losing his wicket to Reece Topley in the third over of India's innings. After the match, captain Rohit Sharma, however, continued to back the star batter, saying that form is not a matter of concern for him.

Euro 2024 Hosts Germany Face Denmark After Switzerland 'Warning Shot'

Euro 2024 hosts Germany come into Saturday's last 16 clash with Denmark in Dortmund hoping to have learned from Sunday's 1-1 draw with Switzerland, their final group stage match. After almost a decade of struggles at major tournaments, Germany were riding high after dominant wins over Scotland and Hungary to start the Euros. Germany however came crashing back down to earth against Switzerland and were on course for defeat, before Niclas Fuellkrug's stoppage time header snatched a draw -- and with it, first place in the group.

USA Battling For Copa America Survival After Panama Upset; Uruguay Cruise

A moment of madness from Timothy Weah left the USA's Copa America campaign hanging by a thread on Thursday as the hosts crashed to a shock 2-1 defeat to Panama. Juventus winger Weah was sent off in the 18th minute after an off-the-ball clash with Panama's Roderick Miller in a stormy Group C battle at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Although Folarin Balogun fired the US into the lead four minutes after Weah's dismissal, Panama's extra man advantage ultimately took its toll and the Central Americans hit back with goals from Cesar Blackman and Jose Fajardo to seal victory.

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England Triggered Rohit Sharma And Co.'s Ultra-Aggressive Approach In T20 World Cup. Nasser Hussain Explains How

"Wouldn't Have Worked Had I...": Axar Patel Opens Up On His Match-Winning Spell

Jos Buttler Admits To 'Blunder' That Cost England T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinal vs India

Pakistan Legend Slams BCCI, Says Different Rules Exist For India In T20 World Cup 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe Eye Return To Form In Euro 2024 Round Of 16

T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma's Post-Match Virat Kohli Remark Proves Why He's India Captain

Euro 2024 Hosts Germany Face Denmark After Switzerland 'Warning Shot'

USA Battling For Copa America Survival After Panama Upset; Uruguay Cruise