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  • Afghanistan Stuns Cricket World By Qualifying For T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Finals After Defeating Bangladesh, Australia Knocked Out | Cricket News

    T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan has stunned cricket experts by reaching the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 after defeating Bangladesh by 8 runs (DLS) in their Super 8 match on Tuesday, June 25, at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St.Vincent. This victory knocked Australia, the 2021 champions, out of the tournament following their losses to India and Afghanistan. Despite rain interruptions in the second innings, Afghanistan kept their cool.

    Finishing second in the table with 4 points and a net run rate of -0.267, Afghanistan secured two wins from three games. After a heavy 47-run loss to India, Rashid Khan’s team made a strong comeback. They will now play against Aiden Markram’s South Africa in the first semi-final on June 27 at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.

    Afghanistan chose to bat first but struggled, posting 115 for 5 in 20 overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran added 59 runs for the first wicket but couldn’t accelerate. Rishad Hossain dismissed Ibrahim, who scored a slow 18 from 29 balls. Gurbaz managed 43 runs with a strike rate of 78.18.

    The middle-order batsmen, including Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, and Karim Janat, also struggled. Skipper Rashid Khan’s unbeaten 19 off 10 balls, including three sixes, gave the innings some late momentum.

    Bangladesh’s chase was interrupted by rain, but with their score at 31 for 3 in 3.3 overs, they had a challenging target. Soumya Sarkar and Towhid Hridoy scored 10 and 14 runs respectively before falling to Rashid Khan. Despite Litton Das’s fighting 54 not out from 49 balls, Bangladesh fell short, being bowled out for 105 in 17.5 overs, chasing a revised target of 114 in 19 overs.

    Naveen-ul-Haq Gets Emotional

    Afghanistan’s pacer Naveen-ul-Haq, named Player of the Match, expressed his emotions, saying, “We have worked so hard over the past few years and we were dreaming and working for this day. I’m lost for words. (On his spell) We always knew that they were going hard in the powerplay to chase the total down in 12.1 overs so we knew we were in the game as long as we kept picking wickets. We had confidence that these wickets are not high-scoring wickets. As long as we don’t give easy runs we knew we would have a chance.”

    Afghanistan vs South Africa T20 WC 2024

    Group 2 winners South Africa will play against Afghanistan in the first semi-final, while Group 1 leaders India will face England in the second semi-final. South Africa vs. Afghanistan match will start at 8:30 PM local time on Wednesday, June 26, at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba. The India vs. The England match will be at 10:30 AM local time on Thursday, June 27, at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.

  • WATCH: Rohit Sharma Runs Havoc On Mitchell Starc As Australia Pacer Gives Away 29 Runs In One Over During IND vs AUS | Cricket News

    Team India captain Rohit Sharma was right on the money against Australia as he smashed Mitchell Starc for 28 runs in an over. After losing Virat Kohli early, India were on 5 for the loss of one wicket when the skipper decided to take on Starc to counter attack Australia. The left-arm pacer gave away 29 runs from that over in the powerplay. Soon after the Josh Hazlewood over, Rohit smashed a six off Pat Cummins on the very first ball of the fourth over but rain came on Saint Lucia stadium and stopped the play. It looked like Rohit Sharma was in revenge mode for the ODI World Cup final loss from last year.

    watch the video here…


    Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to field against India in their must-win Super 8 clash in the T20 World Cup match at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium. (IND vs AUS Weather Report: Heavy Rain To Play Spoilsport In T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Match? Read Here)

    After suffering an unexpected setback against Afghanistan in their previous game, ‘Baggy Greens’ need to defeat the unbeaten Rohit Sharma-led side. If Australia ends up losing the game, then to qualify for the final four they will need Bangladesh to defeat Afghanistan.

    After winning the toss, Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh said, “We are going to bowl first. Looks a belter, it looks lovely. It’s a quarter final, looking forward to it, big challenge against India. We have had ourselves in this situation before, every game is a must-win now. We got an experienced group, a great staff. Starc comes in for Agar.”

    India captain Rohit Sharma said during the time of the toss, “We would have fielded first as well, looks a bit sticky. We wanted to chase. We know what exactly we are doing, will try to do our best. I hope it doesn doesn’t change much. The overhead conditions also matter in this part of the world. We have adapted well, hopefully, another game where we put up a show. Every game matters in this tournament, nothing changes. We are playing the same team. ” (More to follow)

  • IND vs AUS 51st Match T20 World Cup 2024 Live Streaming For Free: When, Where And How To Watch India vs Australia 51st T20 WC Match Live Telecast On Mobile APPS, TV And Laptop? , Cricket News

    India is set to face Australia in their final Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup on Monday. India aims to secure a third consecutive victory and potentially knock Australia out of the tournament. Australia’s unexpected loss to Afghanistan on Saturday night has put their semifinal chances in jeopardy, depending now on the outcome of Afghanistan’s final game against Bangladesh.

    India, having faced tough defeats against Australia in past ICC events, would be pleased to eliminate their strong rivals early. With wins against Afghanistan and Bangladesh, India has been fine-tuning their game ahead of the knockouts. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played key innings against Afghanistan, while Shivam Dube impressed with a crucial performance. Hardik Pandya’s all-round skills have been a major boost, contributing both with the bat and ball. Kuldeep Yadav has been taking vital wickets in the middle overs. Despite a busy travel schedule, India is likely to stick with their current players.

    Australia, on the other hand, is facing several issues after their poor batting and fielding against Afghanistan. Captain Mitchell Marsh has scored only 88 runs in six games at a strike rate of 111 and needs to step up against India. Off-spinner Glenn Maxwell’s high economy rate of 8.58 runs per over is another concern for the team.

    Here are all the live-streaming details of the 51st T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Australia

    When is the India vs Australia 51st T20 WC ?- Date The India vs Australia 51st T20I will be played on Saturday, June 24.

    When will India vs Australia 51st T20 WC take place? The India vs Australia 51st T20 WC match will begin at 8 pm IST.

    Where is India vs Australia 51st T20 WC? The India vs Australia 51st T20I will be played at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia

    Where to watch the live broadcast of the IND vs AUS T20 WC? The India vs Australia 51st T20I WC match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network.

    How to watch the live-streaming of the India vs Australia 51st T20 WC Match? The India vs Australia WC T20 match can be live-streamed on Disney Hotstar app.

    IND vs AUS Full Squads

    India Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal

    Australia Squad: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh(c), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Ashton Agar, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis

  • AFG vs AUS 48th Match T20 World Cup 2024: Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today’s Afghanistan vs Australia, Kingstown, 6 AM IST, June 23 | Cricket News

    Phenominal Australia are ready to lock horns with Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 fixture. The Aussies are on a hot run of five back-to-back victories and they will keep eye to more victories coming when they take on Rashid Khan’s team in match no. 48 of the World Cup. It is a must win contest for Afghanistan, a loss for them will get them knocked out of the tournament and Australia are not an easy team on any given day.

    Days after the 47-run loss against India in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup 2024, Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan decoded their previous match and said that Men in Blue batter Suryakumar Yadav changed the tempo of the game.

    Suryakumar scored 53 runs from 28 balls at a strike rate of 189.29 against Afghanistan on Thursday. He slammed 5 fours and 3 sixes during his time on the crease. The right-handed batter’s knock came to an end in the 17th over after Fazalhaq Farooqi removed him from the crease.

    Afghanistan will take on Australia in their upcoming match of the Super Eights at the Arnos Vale Ground on Sunday.

    Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Rashid said that Afghanistan started well in the game but Suryakumar Yadav came in the middle of the first inning and changed the momentum of the game.

    The Afghan skipper added that the right-handed India batter always believes in his skills.

    “I think we started very well with the ball. But in the middle, when Surya came, that’s how he plays. He changed the tempo of the game, and he tries to play his shots. And I think that’s something which makes him the unique player. He believes in his skills. It doesn’t matter wherever he plays, whatever the condition is, that’s how much belief he has on his skills. I think it’s the same thing as we have in the batting, especially top order,” Rashid said.

    Afghanistan were placed in the Group of the T20 World Cup 2024 along with West Indies, New Zealand, Uganda and Papua New Guinea. They finished in second place on the points table after sealing three wins in four games.

    Recapping the match, India won the toss and elected to bat first. India were struggling at 90/4 at one point and then came a match-saving 60-run partnership between Suryakumar Yadav (53 in 28 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and Hardik Pandya (32 in 24 balls, with three fours and two sixes) that took India to 181/8 in their 20 overs.

    Rashid Khan (3/26) and Fazalhaq Farooqi (3/33) were the top bowlers for Afghanistan.

    In the run-chase of 182 runs, Afghanistan never looked threatening and lost wickets regularly. Azmatullah Omarzai (26 in 20 balls, with two fours and a six) was the only one to cross the 20-run mark as other batters failed miserably against Bumrah (3/7), Arshdeep (3/36) and Kuldeep Yadav (2 /32). Afghanistan were bundled out for 134 runs in their 20 overs. Suryakumar Yadav was given the ‘Player of the Match’ award.

    AFG Vs AUS T20 World Cup 2024 Dream11 Prediction

    Wicket-keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

    Batters: David Warner, Travis Head (Vice Captain), Ibrahim Zadran

    All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (Captain), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi

    Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Azam Zampa, Rashid Khan

    Australia vs Afghanistan Probable Playing 11s

    Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

    Australia: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

  • IND vs BAN 47th Match T20 World Cup 2024: Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today’s India vs Bangladesh, Antigua, 8 PM IST, June 22 | Cricket News

    T20 World Cup 2024: India aims to maintain its unbeaten streak in the T20 World Cup 2024 as it faces Bangladesh in a Super Eight match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, on Saturday. Both teams will focus on rest, recovery, and strategizing for this crucial game. India smoothly transitioned from the challenging conditions in the USA to the more familiar West Indies, securing a comfortable 47-run win over Afghanistan in their first Super 8 stage game in Barbados. Now, they aim to excel in Antigua, where scores of 150 and above have been achieved four times.

    India’s main focus will be on their opening pair, captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who hasn’t been at his best so far, to build a strong partnership. With key contributions from Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, and Axar Patel in the batting department against Afghanistan, India also hopes that designated spin-hitter Shivam Dube will join in the run-scoring.

    India is likely to retain the same playing eleven from their match against Afghanistan, with left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav keeping his place after taking two wickets in his first T20 World Cup game. The bowlers continued their impressive form, with Jasprit Bumrah delivering a spell of 3-7, including 20 dot balls, the fewest runs ever conceded by an Indian bowler in a Men’s T20 World Cup where all four overs were bowled. Arshdeep Singh and Ravindra Jadeja also contributed with wickets, adding to another strong bowling performance by India in the tournament.

    India vs Bangladesh T20: Match Details

    Match: IND vs BAN, ICC T20 World Cup 2024, 47th Match

    Date: June 22, 2024 (Saturday)

    Time: 08:00 PM IST / 10:30 AM LOCAL

    Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

    IND vs BAN T20 WC Match: Dream11 Prediction

    Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant

    Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Towhid Hridoy, Virat Kohli

    All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan (VC), Hardik Pandya (C), Rishad Hossain

    Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mustafizur Rahman, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh

    IND vs BAN T20 WC Match: Pitch Report

    The pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium has been lively, especially during the group stages. Fast bowlers who hit the pitch hard will find some assistance here. Batters need to play cautiously for the first few deliveries before they can start attacking the bowlers.

    India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup: Weather Report

    According to Accuweather, there is a 40% chance of precipitation on June 22, the match day. The match is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM local time (8:00 PM IST). In the morning, there are 40% chances of rain with complete cloud cover, decreasing to 23% in the afternoon, with 99% cloud cover. The afternoon is expected to be cloudy and breezy.

    IND vs BAN Head to Head

    India and Bangladesh have faced each other in 13 T20I games. India has dominated, winning 12 of these matches, while Bangladesh has won only one.

    IND vs BAN Full Squads

    India Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal.

    Bangladesh Squad: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (w), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Jaker Ali, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Soumya Sarkar.

  • Opinion: Should Virat Kohli continue to open the innings for India or move down to number 3 in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024? , Cricket News

    T20 World Cup 2024: Virat Kohli’s batting position in the ongoing T20 World Cup has become a major talking point. The star batsman has shined at number 3 for more than a decade, but in this tournament, he has been deployed as an opener alongside Rohit Sharma. This decision has not yielded results yet, sparking debate among fans and pundits alike. Let’s delve into the arguments for and against Kohli opening in the T20 World Cup.

    Virat Kohli’s T20 World Cup 2024 Performance

    1 (5) vs Ireland

    4 (3) vs Pakistan

    0 (1) vs USA

    24 (24) vs Afghanistan

    Virat has had a poor run so far in the four matches in the ongoing edition of the T20 WC, where he has just managed 29 runs in four outings. Kohli struggled on the tricky New York pitch and registered a string of low scores – 1, 4, and 0. Many expected this to end on the Caribbean soil, but it didn’t change much for him. In the Super 8 match against Afghanistan, Kohli had another flop outing with a run-a-ball 24-run knock.

    Reasons why Virat Kohli should open

    1. Maximizing Batting Prowess: Opening allows Kohli to face more deliveries, potentially leading to a higher run tally. This is crucial considering his struggles in recent outings. Proponents argue that a familiarised opening role, like in IPL 2024 where he won the Orange Cap, can reignite his form.

    2. Aggressive Intent in Powerplay: Kohli’s strength lies in playing aggressive cricket. The opening partnership sets the tone for the innings, and Kohli’s attacking mindset can put the opposition on the back foot early on. This is especially important on sluggish pitches where a brisk start is vital.

    3. Accommodating a Flexible Middle Order: With Kohli opening, the middle order gains flexibility. Rishabh Pant’s explosive batting at number 3 has been a revelation, and the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube can play their natural game in the middle overs.

    Reasons Why Virat Kohli Should Bat At Number 3

    1. Disrupting a Proven Strategy: Historically, Kohli has thrived at number 3, anchoring the innings and building partnerships. A change in position can disrupt his rhythm and impact his batting confidence.

    2. Struggles as an Opener: Kohli’s recent form as an opener in the World Cup hasn’t been convincing. Scores of 1, 4, 0, and 24 have raised questions about his ability to adapt to the role seamlessly in high-pressure situations.

    3. Impact on Rohit Sharma: Opening alongside a struggling Kohli might put additional pressure on Rohit Sharma, another senior batsman. A struggling top order can leave the middle order exposed early on.

    Finding the Middle Ground: Can India Change The Batting Order According To The Pitch Conditions?

    Promote Kohli Up the Order Only on Flat Pitches: If the pitches become batting paradises later in the tournament, Kohli should stick to opening the innings. As we have seen in the IPL, he is very dangerous on good batting tracks and can make full use of the powerplay.

    Give Kohli a Short Leash: If his struggles as an opener continue, the team management might need to consider a change. A young talent like Yashasvi Jaiswal could be given an opportunity to showcase his skills.

    What’s My Take On Virat Kohli’s Batting Position

    Virat Kohli should continue to open the innings because he has been batting at number 3 for the last four or five World Cups, and we still haven’t won any of them. If India has decided to open with Virat Kohli, they should stick to it until the semi-finals or finals, wherever we reach. Now that Rishabh Pant looks settled at number 3, you don’t want to change the team combination against bigger opponents. All the upcoming matches will be against stronger teams, and now is not the time to experiment. Stick to this combination, as Virat is a match-winner who will eventually regain form. This gamble may prove to be a game-changer and could lead to a title win after 11 long years.

  • ENG vs SA 45th Match T20 World Cup 2024 Live Streaming For Free: When, Where and How To Watch England vs South Africa 45th T20 WC Match Live Telecast On Mobile APPS, TV And Laptop? , Cricket News

    England (ENG) is set to clash with South Africa (SA) in the fifth match of the Super Eights in the T20 World Cup 2024. This match will take place at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St. Lucia, West Indies, on June 21 at 8:00 PM IST. Defending champions England finally displayed their true potential in their Super 8 fixture against West Indies, where they successfully chased down 181 runs in just 17.3 overs, thanks to a spectacular performance by Phil Salt (87* off 47 balls). Another positive development for England is Jonny Bairstow regaining form with consecutive impressive knocks against Scotland and West Indies. Jos Buttler’s side will face South Africa in their second Super 8 fixture on Friday, June 21.

    The match will be held at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St. Lucia, and is anticipated to be a high-scoring encounter, played in hot and humid conditions. Historically, England has not performed well against South Africa, but this time might be different as the Proteas have yet to secure a convincing win in the tournament.

    The Aiden Markram-led South African side has struggled with batting in New York, which was expected given the challenging pitch conditions at Nassau County. While South Africa’s bowling has been consistent throughout their matches, it faltered against the USA, as Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi were hit all over the park by USA’s Andries Gous and Harmeet Singh. A sensational penultimate over from Kagiso Rabada saved the match for South Africa, but they will need to improve significantly to progress further in the tournament.

    Here are all the live-streaming details of the 45th T20 World Cup 2024 match between England and South Africa:

    When is the England vs South Africa 45th T20 WC ?- Date The England vs South Africa 45th T20I will be played on Friday, June 20.

    When will the England vs South Africa 45th T20 WC? The England vs South Africa 45th T20 WC match will begin at 8 pm IST.

    Where is the England vs South Africa 45th T20 WC? The England vs South Africa 45th T20I will be played at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia

    Where to watch the live broadcast of the England vs South Africa T20 WC? The England vs South Africa 45th T20I WC match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network.

    How to watch the live-streaming of the England vs South Africa 45th T20 WC Match? The England vs Pakistan 4th T20I can be live-streamed on Disney Hotstar app.

    England vs South Africa 45th T20 WC Match Full Squad

    England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w/c), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Tom Hartley

    South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee

  • T20 World Cup 2024: Why Team India Players Wore Black Armbands In Super 8 Match Against Afghanistan? Read Here | Cricket News

    Team India wore black armbands in their clash T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 clash against Afghanistan on Thursday (June 20) in memory of former Indian fast bowler David Johnson, who passed away. Former India cricketer David Johnson passed away at the age of 52 on Wednesday. David Johnson was a former right-arm fast bowler who played in two Test matches in 1996 for Team India, where he managed to take three wickets. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah on Thursday expressed condolences on the demise of David Johnson.

    Team India will wear black armbands today in memory of former Indian fast bowler David Johnson, who passed away on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/dhFiwjnWSs

    BCCI (@BCCI) June 20, 2024

    “Deepest condolences to family and friends of our former Indian fast bowler David Johnson. His contributions to the game will always be remembered,” Jay Shah wrote on X.

    Former Indian cricketers Gauram Gambhir and Anil Kumble also took to X and posted a message, expressing sadness.

    “Saddened by the passing away of David Johnson. May god give strength to his family and loved ones,” Gambhir wrote on X.

    “Saddened to hear the passing of my cricketing colleague David Johnson. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Gone too soon “Benny”!,” Kumble wrote on X.

    Johnson snapped 125 wickets with a strike of 47.4 and an average of 28.63 in 39 games during his first-class cricket career. Despite being a lower-order batsman most of the time, he had scored a century in first-class cricket. The former bowler bagged 41 wickets in 33 List A matches. In 2015, he played his final competitive match in the Karnataka Premier League.

  • T20 World Cup 2024: Nicholas Pooran’s Thunderous Blow Rattles Mark Wood, Video Goes Viral – Watch | Cricket News

    The 2024 T20 World Cup has already witnessed some monumental performances, but Nicholas Pooran’s blistering onslaught against defending champions England on Thursday night will undoubtedly go down as one of the tournament’s most electrifying moments. In a clash that had fans on the edge of their seats, the West Indies’ flamboyant left-hander etched his name into cricketing folklore with a humongous six that left the English bowlers shellshocked.


    Also Read: India vs Afghanistan Live Score Updates: India Face Afghanistan’s Spin Challenge

    Fireworks at the Perth Stadium

    After a steady start from openers Brandon King and Johnson Charles, the West Indies innings kicked into overdrive when Pooran strode to the crease. The talented Trinidadian didn’t take long to find his rhythm, caressing a couple of delightful boundaries to get his eye in. However, it was his colossal 95-meter maximum off the bowling of Mark Wood that truly set the Perth Stadium alight.

    Wood, renowned for his searing pace, attempted to cramp Pooran for room with a well-directed length delivery. But the left-hander’s incredible hand-eye coordination and brute power came to the fore as he nonchalantly flicked his wrists to dispatch the Englishman’s thunderbolt over the deepest part of the midwicket boundary. The cricket ball seemed to hang in the air for an eternity before eventually crash-landing into the ecstatic West Indian fan club behind the ropes, sparking pandemonium in the stands.

    England’s Ashes Revival Hopes Dent

    While Pooran’s stroke of genius was the undeniable highlight, the bigger picture indicates that this result could have far-reaching implications for England’s hopes of retaining their T20 crown. The defending champions came into this marquee event riding the crest of a wave after their remarkable Ashes triumph over Australia. However, this damaging loss to the free-scoring West Indies has severely dented their prospects of progressing from a tricky group that also includes the likes of India and South Africa.

    For the Caribbeans, Pooran’s pyrotechnics were merely a continuation of the form that saw him dismantle Afghanistan in their previous outing. After Brandon King’s unfortunate departure due to a groin injury, the stage was set for the elegant southpaw to take center stage. And take center stage he did – in the most emphatic fashion imaginable.

  • T20 World Cup Super 8: After dream start, MLC stars aim to continue USA’s historic run | Cricket News

    In a major takeaway of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, the USA Cricket team made history by advancing to the Super 8 stage, which has rallied Americans to get behind their national team. The Major League Cricket, a US-based T20 league, congratulated the national team for making it to the Super 8 stage.

    Major League Cricket players who are part of Team USA are Ali Khan, Nitish Kumar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk (Los Angeles Knight Riders), Steven Taylor, Nosthush Kenjige, Monank Patel, and Shayan Jahangir (MI New York), Corey Anderson (San Francisco Unicorns), Harmeet Singh, (Seattle Orcas), Milind Kumar (Texas Super Kings) Andries Gous, Saurabh Netravalkar and Yasir Mohammad (Washington Freedom).

    Team USA started their campaign by convincingly defeating Canada in the opening game. They emerged victorious against Pakistan in a thrilling super-over, which put the team in a position to finish second in Group A of the marquee event. Ultimately, they were helped as their game against Ireland was abandoned due to rain. (WATCH: MS Dhoni Stops His Mercedes-AMG G-63 For Fan, Video Goes Viral)

    With the USA set to face South Africa, West Indies, and England in Group 2 of the Super 8 round, Cognizant Major League Cricket’s Chief Executive Vijay Srinivasan, said the advancement of the team to the next stage of the home World Cup is an incredible achievement.

    “Congratulations to Team USA, who, in their first-ever World Cup appearance, gave us three thrilling matches of cricket against the world’s best teams and earned their position in the Super 8. This is a historic moment for the sport, especially for our players from Major League Cricket who are representing the USA. We hope that this inspires boys and girls around the country to pick up a bat and ball this summer, and encourages sports fans to attend an MLC game or tune into the broadcast,” Srinivasan said as quoted by the MLC release.

    “The USA’s advancement to the Super 8 means they’ll automatically qualify for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, providing Major League Cricket with a strong platform for continued growth,” he added. (‘Thala For A Reason’: FIFA’s MS Dhoni-Themed Tribute To Cristiano Ronaldo Takes The Internet By Storm)

    MLC has six teams; Los Angeles Knight Riders, MI New York, San Francisco Unicorns, Seattle Orcas, Texas Super Kings, and Washington Freedom, boast some of the world’s best international and domestic talent who are readying to represent their respective countries in the World Cup.

    “MLC has already revolutionized the cricket landscape in the USA. The inaugural 2023 season was a huge success, with sold-out matches garnering millions of viewers worldwide. This set the momentum for the upcoming T20 World Cup and the MLC’s second season, which kicks off July 5,” the release added.

    MLC’s six teams, Los Angeles Knight Riders, MI New York, San Francisco Unicorns, Seattle Orcas, Texas Super Kings, and Washington Freedom, boast some of the world’s best international and domestic talent who are readying to represent their respective countries in the World Cup . All 47 MLC players who have featured in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, listed by team:

    Los Angeles Knight Riders Ali Khan – USA Nitish Kumar – USA Shadley Van Schalkwyk – USA Andre Russell – WI Shakib Al Hasan – Bangladesh David Miller – South Africa Josh Little – Ireland MI New York Steven Taylor – USA Nosthush Kenjige – USA Monank Patel – USA Shayan Jahangir – USA Tim David – Australia Nicholas Pooran – West Indies Rashid Khan – Afghanistan Kagiso Rabada – South Africa Trent Boult – New Zealand Anrich Nortje – South Africa Romario Shepherd – West Indies

    San Francisco Unicorns Corey Anderson – USA Matt Henry – New Zealand Josh Inglis – Australia Sherfane Rutherford – West Indies Haris Rauf – Pakistan Pat Cummins – Australia

    Seattle Orcas Harmeet Singh – USA Quinton de Kock – South Africa Heinrich Klaasen – South Africa Michael Bracewell – New Zealand Ryan Rickelton – South Africa Obed McCoy – West Indies Imad Wasim – Pakistan

    Texas Super Kings Milind Kumar – USA Mitchell Santner – New Zealand Devon Conway – New Zealand Aiden Markram – South Africa Daryl Mitchell – New Zealand Naveen-ul-Haq – Afghanistan Marcus Stoinis – Australia

    Washington Freedom Andries Gous – USA Saurabh Netralvakar – USA Yasir Mohammad – USA Marco Jansen – South Africa Akeal Hosein – West Indies Glenn Maxwell – Australia Travis Head – Australia Lockie Ferguson – New Zealand Rachin Ravindra – New Zealand

    MLC has already revolutionized the cricket landscape in the USA. The inaugural 2023 season was a huge success, with sold-out matches garnering millions of viewers worldwide. This set the momentum for the upcoming T20 World Cup and the MLC’s second season, which kicks off July 5. Tickets for all matches, including the four playoffs, are available online at tickets.majorleaguecricket.com