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Misbah Ul Haq Picks Top Contenders For T20 World Cup, Gets Cheeky About Own Team: "Pakistan Mein Rehna Hai Toh..."

The T20 World Cup 2024 is here. With a match between USA and Canada it will start early on Sunday. However, for India, the action starts on June 5 with match against Ireland. Then, the side will face Pakistan in its toughest match of the group stage on June 9. Whenever the sides meet, there is extra attention from every quarter. Both India and Pakistan are former T20 World Cup champions. Ahead of the T20 World Cup, three former players Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan and Misbah Ul Haq got together to discuss everything about the marquee event.

"Don't Try To Over-Teach": Jasprit Bumrah Reveals Mantra To Mentor Young Pacers

Considered a mentor for the new crop of Indian fast bowlers, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah says he never tries to "over-teach" the younger lot and steps in to help only when asked, to avoid burdening them with information. The 30-year-old Bumrah would be a key player for India in the T20 World Cup, starting in New York on Saturday and he would also be expected to be a guiding force for India's pace battery, featuring the relatively younger and less experienced Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh.

Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh Set To Feature In Inaugural World Championship Of Legends

Yuvraj Singh, the legendary Harbhajan Singh, and the energetic Suresh Raina are set to showcase their top skills with the India Champions team in the inaugural World Championship of Legends (WCL), to be held in the United Kingdom in July. The World Championship of Legends is poised to be the future hub for cricket legends, thanks to its strong legitimacy bolstered by the backing of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). This endorsement ensures that the league provides a credible and prestigious platform for cricketers to extend their careers and continue their passion for the sport on a global scale with the utmost competitive attitude.

"When I See, Rohit And Virat's Wives In Stands...": Sourav Ganguly's Blunt Remark On "Pressure"

With the T20 World Cup 2024 set to begin, Indian cricketers are likely to find themselves in an extreme pressure situation again, with the task of ending the long and excruciating ICC trophy drought hovering over their heads. Cricket remains the most passionate game for Indians, and emotions go through the roof whenever the Indian team in playing in a World Cup. Sourav Ganguly, one of India's most successful captains, feels Rahul Dravid and his team need to opt for a more relaxed approach to succeed in the T20 World Cup.

Ons Jabeur Wants 'World To Speak More' On 'Unfair' Gaza War

Ons Jabeur, the most high-profile Arab women's tennis star, demanded Friday the world "speak more" on the ongoing war in Gaza, calling the impact of the conflict "unfair". Jabeur, the only Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final and a former world number two, says she has effectively stopped following the war on social media. "I'm pretty sad to see the news every day, and I honestly try not to be on social media because it's horrifying video what's happening in Gaza right now," said the 29-year-old Tunisian.

Swiatek Enjoys French Open Birthday Boost, Sinner, Alcaraz Into Last 16

Reigning champion Iga Swiatek celebrated her 23rd birthday by brushing aside Marie Bouzkova to reach the French Open last 16 on Friday, while Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz both powered into the second week. Alcaraz got the better of Sebastian Korda in straight sets to edge closer to a semi-final meeting with Sinner, who saw off Russian Pavel Kotov 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. "Sebastian Korda is a great player and a really good ball striker," said Alcaraz. "It is difficult to play against him. I had to run a lot. It was like a marathon for me today."

T20 World Cup 2024 Opening Ceremony: Time In IST, Performances, Live Streaming

The T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin on June 01, with hosts USA taking on Canada in the opening match of the campaign in Texas. In what seems to be a rather strange decision taken by the authorities, the cricket world will witness a grand opening ceremony of the campaign before the second match of the season in Guyana, and not the first. The curtain-raiser event has been scheduled to take place before the West Indies vs Papua New Guinea match at the T20 World Cup, on June 02.

Pakistan "Not Worth It": Michael Vaughan Accepts Apology As Journalist Says 'Playing IPL Better'

In an unexpected plot twist, Farid Khan, a Pakistani journalist, has apologised to former England captain Michael Vaughan on social media. This comes a few days after Farid had slammed Vaughan after he had claimed that playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) would have been a better preparation for the England players, heading into the T20 World Cup, rather than playing against Pakistan. Reacting to Vaughan's remarks, Farid took to social media and slammed the former England batter for disrespecting Pakistan cricket.

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Misbah Ul Haq Picks Top Contenders For T20 World Cup, Gets Cheeky About Own Team: "Pakistan Mein Rehna Hai Toh..."

"Don't Try To Over-Teach": Jasprit Bumrah Reveals Mantra To Mentor Young Pacers

Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh Set To Feature In Inaugural World Championship Of Legends

"When I See, Rohit And Virat's Wives In Stands...": Sourav Ganguly's Blunt Remark On "Pressure"

Ons Jabeur Wants 'World To Speak More' On 'Unfair' Gaza War

Swiatek Enjoys French Open Birthday Boost, Sinner, Alcaraz Into Last 16

T20 World Cup 2024 Opening Ceremony: Time In IST, Performances, Live Streaming

Pakistan "Not Worth It": Michael Vaughan Accepts Apology As Journalist Says 'Playing IPL Better'