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Shubman Gill Takes Over as the New Vice Captain of India’s T20I and ODI Team

July 18, 2024, 8:34 pm

Shubman Gill has replaced Hardik Pandya as the vice-captain of India’s T20I side and will serve as the deputy to Suryakumar Yadav, who has been named as India’s T20I captain for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. The BCCI has announced India’s ODI and T20I squads for this tour. Gill, who was tasked with captaincy duties for the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, led India to a 4-1 series victory. Following this successful stint, Gill will be taking on the vice-captaincy role in both the shortest format and the ODI format for the Sri Lanka tour.

Hardik Pandya was India’s vice-captain during their T20 World Cup 2024 triumph in the USA and West Indies, where he played a crucial role with his all-round performances. Initially seen as the successor to Rohit Sharma as T20I captain after Rohit’s retirement from the format, Hardik has now been removed from the vice-captaincy post. Despite this, Hardik remains part of the T20I squad as a player but does not feature in the ODI squad for the Sri Lanka series.

Shubman Gill’s rise in the team has been remarkable. Initially a reserve player for the T20 World Cup 2024, he has quickly moved up the ranks, leading the team against Zimbabwe and now being appointed vice-captain. Gill’s performance in Zimbabwe was impressive, as he emerged as the top-run scorer of the series with 170 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 125.93 and an average of 42.50.

The T20I series against Sri Lanka will commence in Pallekele on July 27 and conclude on July 30.

India’s T20I squad for the Sri Lanka series includes: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Mohammed Siraj.

Tragic Loss: Makeup Artist Fayaz Ansari Drowns In West Indies During ICC T20 World Cup 2024

June 24, 2024, 7:38 pm

Fayaz Ansari, a skilled makeup artist from Nagina, Bijnor, tragically drowned in a hotel swimming pool in the West Indies while accompanying former cricketer Irfan Pathan for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Ansari had moved to Mumbai 22 years ago and had a successful salon there, where Pathan was one of his prominent clients. Their professional bond grew, leading Pathan to invite Ansari along for international events like the ongoing cricket tournament.

The incident happened on June 21 during the Super 8 matches in the West Indies. Ansari’s cousin, Mohammad Ahmed, shared that Ansari had recently married and had returned to Mumbai from Nagina just eight days before joining Pathan for the T20 World Cup. The sudden loss has left his family, especially his wife and relatives, deeply devastated.

Irfan Pathan, deeply moved by the tragedy, has taken charge of arranging for Fayaz Ansari’s body to be brought back to India. He is working closely with authorities in the West Indies to ensure all procedures are completed promptly. Ansari’s family expects to receive his body in Delhi within the next three to four days.

The sudden loss of Fayaz Ansari has deeply affected his family, friends, and the cricketing community, reminding everyone of life’s uncertainties during a major sports event. Ansari’s journey from Bijnor to Mumbai, where he found success in the beauty industry, reflects his determination and talent. His death is mourned not only by those close to him but also by the industry that valued his skills and dedication.

Gautam Gambhir Set to Lead India’s Fresh T20I Squad

June 19, 2024, 2:21 pm

Gautam Gambhir is set to take over as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, replacing Rahul Dravid. His first task will be leading the team in a T20I series against Zimbabwe which will start on July 5 at the Harare Sports Club. This series will take place shortly after the T20 World Cup in the West Indies, requiring a largely new T20I squad featuring top performers from IPL 2024.

India will play five T20I matches in Zimbabwe. Reports suggest that Gambhir’s coaching role might revive Shreyas Iyer’s international career as Iyer was dropped from the BCCI’s central contract list earlier this year. Besides Iyer, several young players from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru are expected to be part of the squad. These players include Riyan Parag, the leading run-scorer among uncapped IPL players in 2024, and Harshit Rana who was the top bowler in the same category.

According to a BCCI source, players who are currently training at the NCA, such as Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Mayank Yadav, Harshit Rana, Nitish Reddy, Vijaykumar Vyshak, and Yash Dayal are being considered for selection in the Zimbabwe series. This highlights a focus on developing new talent and giving IPL performers a chance on the international stage.

There is also a debate about whether senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will continue playing T20Is. Although they haven’t made any official statement, reports suggest that they might focus on ODIs and Tests for the upcoming season which includes nine World Test Championship matches from September 2024 to January 2025. This move could open doors for younger players to shine in the T20I series against Zimbabwe.

Experienced players like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav are likely to skip the Zimbabwe tour to rest after continuous cricketing activities since the IPL. This break will not only allow them to recharge but also give new talents a chance to shine internationally.

Alongside fresh faces, the Zimbabwe squad may also feature players such as Rinku Singh, Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan, and Khaleel Ahmed who have shown good form and are expected to play key roles.

Gautam Gambhir’s start as head coach with the Zimbabwe T20I series indicates a potential change in Indian cricket. The focus appears to be on uniting IPL stars into the international setup, aiming to build a strong group which can be capable of consistent high-level performance.

T20 World Cup 2024: Will India Finally Achieve Glory?

June 2, 2024, 3:09 pm

It’s a question that every Indian fan has had since India last won an ICC Trophy back in 2013. In all these years, India has come mighty close to lifting the trophy but failed to do so, in the end. The latest being the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, India was on the brink of achieving glory but Travis Head and Australia had other plans. Despite having a strong team, India seems to fail at the very last moment when it’s all about holding the nerves.

In India, cricket is not just a sport, it’s a religion. Indian fans are the most passionate fans of cricket. Be it a T20 Match or Test Match, India enjoys enormous support not just at home but everywhere they go. So, what’s stopping India from finally laying hands on an ICC Trophy? India has the talent; India has the experience so where does it go wrong?

In the last 11 years, India has played several knockouts but that’s where they seem to falter. In the big games, the Indian team finds a way to lose. From 2014 to 2022, Virat Kohli, the ‘Big Match Player’ has amassed 1141 runs in 27 matches at an average of 81.50 with fourteen 50-plus scores in the ICC T20 World Cup matches. But what about the knockouts? In T20 WC Knockouts, Kohli has averaged 144 in 4 games (2014 Semi-Final and Final and Semi-Finals of 2016 and 2022).

So, who is to blame? Does the opposition play brilliantly or the Indian Team plays below par in the knockouts? Whatever it is, it is haunting the Indian team and fans big time. The Nation loves cricket but the ICC trophies somehow elude the Nation.

What is different this time?

Let’s start with the Batting.

India has the experience of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. With Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya adding to the fore. India also has the No. 1 T20 batsman Suryakumar Yadav. But haven’t all these players been a part of previous tournaments in which India lost? So what’s new? India might have the ’X’ Factor in players like Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson. Along with others, if these three fire or even two out of these three fire, India would be in a pretty good position. Can these three bring the cup home? That’s a question that only time will tell.

Will Spin Help?

West Indies and the USA seem to offer spin-friendly conditions and India has 4 quality spinners in their arsenal Chahal, Jadeja, Kuldeep and Axar. With two being quality all-rounders, India might have an advantage. Jasprit Bumrah had a fantastic IPL and if he continues the form and Siraj and Co support him, India will be a team to watch out for. The bowling department is none or less the same.

All Rounders’ Role

If Hardik, Jadeja, Axar and Dube manage to put up a show, India will be pretty hard to beat. The All-Rounders’ role has always been crucial and in T20s even more. Two or three out of these at max will play. If they manage to give India two or three wickets and 50-plus runs, India will be pretty happy.

Fielding- A Must

India will need standout performances with its fielders. A moment of brilliance can change the whole momentum of the game. A crucial runout or a good catch can sometimes be the final nail in the coffin or even crack open the opponent. India will have to focus very hard on its fielding. Taking half-chances sometimes defines the winner as they say ‘Catches win matches.’

Last but not least, Holding the nerves

India has to hold their nerves and clinch the game-defining moments to reach and win the final. Be it a magic moment in the field or a special catch, India has to pluck the opportunity with both hands. India is good enough to win the tournament but their performance on a particular day will define the result of the match. With the mindset of ‘Any team can beat any team’, India will have to step on the field and start from scratch to win a particular game and take one game at a time. India seems close to lifting the trophy as always but they will have to prove it this time.

ICC T20I Rankings: Suryakumar Dominates the Batting Charts; Hardik Holds Steady at 7th for All-Rounders

May 16, 2024, 4:44 pm

Hardik Pandya continues to hold the top spot among Indian players in the ICC T20 all-rounders’ rankings, securing the seventh position overall. Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has now joined Bangladesh’s Shakib al Hasan at the top of the rankings. Pandya, with 185 points, trails behind Australia’s Marcus Stoinis. Hasaranga has ascended to joint leadership with Shakib, accumulating 228 points. Following closely are Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi (218) and Zimbabwe’s Sikander Raza (210), both climbing two places in the rankings.

In the batters’ rankings, India’s Suryakumar Yadav maintains his position at the top with 861 points, with England’s Phil Salt trailing behind at a considerable distance with 802 points. Pakistan’s Mohammed Rizwan (781), Babar Azam (761), and South Africa’s Aiden Markram (755) follow suit. India’s rising star Yashaswi Jaiswal secures the sixth position with 714 points.

The T20 bowlers’ rankings are led by England’s Adil Rashid with 726 points, while Hasaranga (687) trails behind in second place, followed by West Indies’ Akeal Hosein (664). India’s Axar Patel secures the fourth position with 660 points, with Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana rounding up the top five with 659 points.

Hardik Pandya’s Selection in T20 WC Squad Influenced by ‘External Pressure’; Rohit, Agarkar Against it: Report

May 16, 2024, 3:11 pm

Rumors of tension between Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya surfaced when Pandya took over as captain of the Mumbai Indians (MI) for IPL 2024, replacing Sharma. However, the move seemed to have negative consequences as MI failed to qualify for the playoffs. Pandya’s performance in the season has been lackluster, with modest stats despite some improvement in bowling towards the end of the tournament.

Despite this, Pandya secured a spot in the 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Reports suggested that neither Sharma nor the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, were keen on Pandya’s inclusion, hinting at external pressure. There were suggestions that Sharma might retire from the T20 format after the World Cup.

However, uncertainties linger over Pandya’s role in the playing XI, and his participation in all matches is not guaranteed. At a press conference following the T20 World Cup squad announcement, Agarkar mentioned the lack of suitable alternatives as the reason behind Pandya’s selection, despite his recent form.

India is set to play three out of four Group A matches in New York, including a highly-anticipated game against Pakistan on June 9, with the fourth fixture against Canada in Florida on June 15.

India T20 World Cup 2024: Schedule, Date, Time, Venue and All You Need to Know

May 15, 2024, 8:23 pm

ICC T20 World Cup 2024: After the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Team India will kick off their campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, slated for June and jointly hosted by the United States of America (USA) and West Indies.

India, eyeing their first title since 2007, is grouped with Canada, Ireland, USA, and Pakistan in Group A. Their journey begins with a face-off against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on June 5. Just four days later, they will take on Pakistan at the same venue.

A notable fixture against co-hosts USA awaits India on June 12 in New York, followed by their final group stage encounter against Canada at the Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium on June 15.

India’s T20 World Cup 2024 schedule, venues, and match timings are as follows:

1. June 5, 2024: India vs Ireland at 8:00 PM IST in New York.
2. June 9, 2024: India vs Pakistan at 8:00 PM IST in New York.
3. June 12, 2024: USA vs India at 8:00 PM IST in New York.
4. June 15, 2024: India vs Canada at 8:00 PM IST in Florida.

Team India’s squad for the T20 World Cup includes: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj.

Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan.

Nepal Batsman Smashes Six 6s in an Over, Joins Yuvraj Singh and Two Others

April 13, 2024, 10:40 pm

Nepal’s batsman Dipendra Singh Airee accomplished a rare feat by smashing six sixes in an over during a T20 International match against Qatar in Al Amerat. This achievement made him only the third player in T20I history to achieve this remarkable milestone, joining the ranks of Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard.

Airee’s explosive innings saw him score 36 runs off the final over, catapulting his total to 64 runs from just 21 deliveries. This outstanding performance helped Nepal reach a formidable total of 210 runs for the loss of 7 wickets.

It’s worth noting that while this was Airee’s first instance of hitting six sixes in an over in international T20 cricket, he had previously achieved a similar feat during the Asian Games in Hangzhou in September 2023, where he scored a fifty off just ten balls against Mongolia.

This electrifying display also saw him set a new record for the fastest fifty in T20I cricket, surpassing the previous mark held jointly by Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle, and Hazratullah Zazai.

Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim Return to Pakistan’s T20 Squad for World Cup

April 10, 2024, 12:40 pm

Pakistan has unveiled a formidable lineup for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, showcasing the sensational returns of Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim. Both players recently emerged from retirement, marking their comeback ahead of the eagerly anticipated T20 World Cup scheduled later this year. While Amir’s last appearance for Pakistan dates back to August 2020, Wasim’s recent triumph with Islamabad United in the PSL 2024 adds to the excitement surrounding their return to national duty.

The decision to reintroduce them to the squad was influenced by various factors, notably Haris Rauf’s injury and concerns regarding Mohammad Nawaz’s current form. Rauf’s shoulder injury, sustained during a Lahore Qalandars’ match in the PSL, sidelined him for the remainder of the tournament. Thus, the inclusion of Amir and Wasim was perceived as a straightforward choice by senior team manager Wahab Riaz, emphasizing their proven match-winning abilities and the need to strengthen the team’s objectives.

In addition to the seasoned veterans, newcomer Usman Khan has earned his maiden call-up for Pakistan, propelled by his outstanding performance in the recent PSL 2024 season. Khan’s stellar batting display, highlighted by his second-highest run tally and record-setting century, has garnered attention and warranted his inclusion in the national squad. Moreover, the emergence of Irfan Khan, hailed as the Emerging Player of PSL 2024, further bolsters Pakistan’s depth.

Khan’s impressive showing for the Karachi Kings, coupled with his previous appearances in the U19 World Cups, underscores his potential to make a significant impact at the international level. With an eye on the series against New Zealand, scheduled from April 18 to April 27 in Rawalpindi and Lahore, Pakistan’s selection committee aims to assemble a formidable squad capable of competing at the highest level. The inclusion of experienced campaigners alongside promising newcomers reflects the team’s commitment to excellence and ambition to achieve success on the global stage.

Who is Namibia’s Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, the batter with world’s fastest T20 century

March 1, 2024, 1:47 pm

Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton is a name that is not recognised by cricket fans. But the 22-year-old player from Namibia has created a record that even the top international batters may find almost impossible to break. The Namibian cricketer was born on 15 March 2001 in Namibia’s Windhoek.

On February 8, 2018, he made his debut for Namibia in the 2017–18 Sunfoil 3-Day Cup. He has previously been included in the Namibian Under-19 Cricket World Cup squad.

He was included in Namibia’s squad for the 2018 Africa T20 Cup in August of that year. On September 14, 2018, he made his Twenty20 debut for Namibia at the 2018 Africa T20 Cup.

Ahead of the 2019–20 international season, he was one of the 25 cricket players included in Cricket Namibia’s Elite Men’s Squad in June 2019.

He was one of three rookies to be given a national contract with the Namibian cricket team in December 2019. He was included in Namibia’s ODI team later that month for the 2020 Oman Tri-Nation series.

He was included in Namibia’s Twenty20 International (T20I) team in March 2021 for their Twenty20 series against Uganda. On April 3, 2021, he played his first T20I match for Namibia against Uganda. He was included in Namibia’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in September 2021.

He was included in the Namibian One Day International (ODI) team in November 2021 for the 2021 Namibia Tri-Nation Series. On November 27, 2021, he played his first-ever ODI match for Namibia against Oman.

World Record

Nicol Loftie-Eaton wrote his name in the cricket record books when on Wednesday he smashed the fastest T20I century in the first game of the tri-nation series in Nepal.

He beat Nepal’s Kushal Malla’s record by one ball as he reached his century in 33 balls while playing against the home team. Loftie-Eaton scored 101 off 36 balls in total, including eight sixes and eleven fours. In T20Is, he scored the most runs (92 in boundaries) of any batter.

Malla’s achievement occurred in the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, when Nepal defeated Mongolia 314 to 3. In the identical encounter, Dipendra Singh Airee achieved the fastest T20I fifty, scoring it in just nine balls.

South Africa T20: Graeme Smith looking forward to seeing the country’s talent perform

January 8, 2024, 1:07 pm

Graeme Smith, the commissioner of South Africa T20, expressed his excitement about seeing South African talent in the tournament’s second season, which is modeled after the Indian Premier League (IPL). Being the first T20 league outside of India, SA20’s six local franchises are owned by the Indian Premier League. This year’s tournament, which is scheduled to take place from January 10 to February 10, will include six teams: the Durban Super Giants, Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, and Pretoria Capitals. In February of this year, Sunrisers Eastern Cape defeated Pretoria Capitals in the championship game to win the first season.

Ahead of the season, Smith talked about the tournament and told, “I am excited it always gets nervous at this time of the year, a lot of work goes into it. I am excited for a number of reasons, one from cricketing purposes: I think our six teams are looking extremely strong a strong balance of strong South African talent. Some outstanding international players are coming for season two and I think it is even stronger than season one. As League Commissioner, I look at the six teams; they look equally competitive so it looks set up well for exciting contests.”

Delhi Capitals hope to bolster their roster to their squad at WPL Auction 2024 on Saturday

December 8, 2023, 5:38 pm

The Delhi Capitals are prepared to bolster their team for Saturday’s Women’s Premier League 2024 auction, which is scheduled to take place in Mumbai. The Delhi-based team needs to add three players to round out their WPL roster, as they currently have 15 players on reserve. Prior to the auction, it has Rs 2.25 crore left in its purse.

Speaking ahead of the Auction, Delhi Capitals’ Head Coach Jonathan Batty said, “We want to improve the depth of the squad. We did really well in last year’s Auction and constructed a good 18-player squad. We’ll just look to make our current squad slightly better in the upcoming Auction. The coaching group has had a few discussions on the team we want to have and we are excited to go into the Auction.”

Additionally, Batty stated that the Women’s Premier League has established a benchmark for all other women’s competitions worldwide: “The latest Women’s Premier League saw extremely high caliber cricket played. The competition included the world’s top players. There were some excellent matches and results. This competition serves as the standard for all other women’s competitions worldwide.”

Ireland Cricket releases new jerseys for ODI and T20I formats

May 4, 2023, 9:08 pm

Cricket Ireland has unveiled its latest ODI and T20I jerseys and kits for the men’s and women’s squads.

The announcement was made through the organization’s official Twitter handle, where it urged fans to pre-order the new kit ranges on the Cricket Ireland website.

The men’s team recently lost a test match and two series against Bangladesh, and are set to face them again in their home conditions for a three-match ODI series.

Meanwhile, the women’s team is gearing up for their upcoming series against the West Indies, which will consist of three ODI matches and three T20I matches.

Shortlist for ICC Player of the Month Award for April unveiled

May 3, 2023, 5:27 pm

The ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for April will be contested by two in-form batsmen and a spinner who broke a record, following a series of outstanding performances.

Fakhar Zaman was at the forefront of Pakistan’s chase, smashing an unbeaten 180 runs to help them win by 10 balls and 6 wickets against New Zealand in Rawalpindi. He hit 17 boundaries and six sixes, his second century in a row after scoring 117 runs off 114 balls in the first game at the same venue.

Fakhar won the Player of the Match award for his contribution to the victory. He began the month with a quickfire 47 runs in the first T20I against New Zealand and, despite not performing well in the next two T20Is, bounced back in the ODIs, his favored format.

In his 67-match ODI career, Fakhar has scored 3,082 runs at an average of 49.71 and a strike rate of almost 95.

In seven Tests, Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya achieved 50 wickets, making him the spinner who reached this milestone in the fewest number of matches in the longest format.

He secured this record during the second match of the series against Ireland in Galle, where he took 17 wickets. On the final day of the game, he caught Paul Stirling, who had scored a century in the first innings.

Meanwhile, Mark Chapman of New Zealand played exceptionally well in the T20I series against Pakistan. He scored a total of 290 runs in the five-match series, including unbeaten knocks of 71 off 42 deliveries and 104 off 57 balls in the fourth and fifth T20Is, respectively.

Despite losing the first match of the series, Chapman was the top scorer for New Zealand with 34 off 27 balls. He followed it up with an unbeaten 65 off 40 balls in the second match, but unfortunately, the visitors lost by 38 runs.

ICC T20I bowler rankings: Haris Rauf becomes top-ranked Pakistani bowler

April 19, 2023, 4:53 pm

In the five-match white ball T20I series, Pakistani pace bowler Haris Rauf has displayed some phenomenal form against New Zealand. He pushed off Shadab Khan and Shaheen Afridi to take the top spot among Pakistani bowlers in the ICC T20I bowling rankings with ten wickets in three T20Is.

In the ongoing T20I series, Rauf picked up back-to-back four-wicket hauls against New Zealand, winning the Player of the Match in the first game. The Pakistan quick was just ahead of Shaheen Afridi last week and behind Shadab Khan, who was 12th in the T20I bowling rankings.

With ten wickets throughout the first three T20Is, Rauf has climbed five spots in the rankings to take up the 11th position. By the end of the five-match series, he may have reached a career-high rating of 657 points, which would put him in the top 10 of all time.

Meanwhile, Ish Sodhi (620) and Shaheen (624) have also moved up by four places and two places respectively with the others around them dropping points.

Pakistan to take on Kiwis at home for 1st T20I

April 13, 2023, 5:21 pm

Pakistan and New Zealand are set to lock horns in a five-match T20I series, starting with the first game in Lahore on Friday, 14 April.

During the time when the world of cricket is taken over by Indian Premier League (IPL) fever, the New Zealand trip of Pakistan, which consists of five T20 Internationals and as many ODIs promises some riveting international action.

Pakistan have picked a star named a star-studded T20I squad, boosted by the return of Shaheen Afridi, who will play for the first time since the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Final against England in November 2022.

Though he returned to international cricket after a four-month gap, Shaheen has been busy picking up silverware and breaking records in Pakistan. During the recent PSL, the ace pacer led Lahore Qalandars to the victory, making him the first captain to win the Pakistan Super League twice.

Some of the important players are also back in the Squad like Skipper Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, and Haris Rauf are also back in the squad after missing the Afghanistan T20I series in Charjah. Pakistan will be relieved to see their star T20 I players back in action after they were sorely missed in their 2-1 loss to Afghanistan.
New Zealand faces a significant challenge. They will miss key players, including regular skipper Kane Williamson.

To compete against a fully-rested Pakistan, the Kiwis will lean on the expertise of stand-in captain Latham, Jimmy Neesham, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, and Ish Sodhi. Saqlain Mushtaq, their recently hired assistant coach, may be helpful because he is familiar with the circumstances in Rawalpindi and Lahore.

The Squads:
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ihsanullah, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood and Zaman Khan.

New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Chad Bowes, Mark Chapman, Dane Cleaver, Matt Henry, Ben Lister, Adam Milne, Cole McConchie, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner and Will Young.

India to face arch-rival Pakistan in high-voltage women’s T-20 World Cup encounter today

February 12, 2023, 2:34 pm

Any form of cricket between India and Pakistan raises tension and draws a large crowd from both countries. India is gearing up to take on arch-rival Pakistan in a high-profile encounter on Sunday in the Women’s T20 World Cup at Cape Town in South Africa.

It will be the seventh clash between the two neighbouring nations in the T20 World Cups. Overall, India is ahead in the head-to-head contest against Pakistan, winning four out of six matches. In fact, India has emerged victorious 10 times out of 13.

The batting coach of the women’s team, Hrishikesh Kanitkar, said that his team is ready for the challenge. Every cricketer wants to participate in the World Cup and play against top teams. “Most of our players have played against Pakistan, so they have the experience of high-voltage games,” Kanitkar said.

India will take the field later today without its star opener Smriti Mandhana, as she was declared unfit due to a finger injury. But she is expected to be available for the second match, Kanitkar said.

Harmanpreet Kaur, the team’s captain, has recovered from a shoulder injury sustained during the T20 tri-series in South Africa. She is expected to play in today’s match.

The Indian team is clubbed alongside England, Pakistan, the West Indies, and Ireland in Group B.

India’s recent performance was not astonishing, as the girls in blue lost the Tri-Series final against South Africa. Apart from this, India lost to Australia in a warm-up match before beating Bangladesh.

Bangladesh names 17-player squad for New Zealand tour

November 13, 2022, 2:35 pm

The 17-player Bangladesh Women’s squad, which will play New Zealand in three T20 Internationals and as many ODIs, has recruited four uncapped players: Rabeya Khatun, Disha Biswas, Dilara Akhter, and Marufa Akter.

Among the athletes, Marufa Akter is a seamer; Biswas is a pacer; Rabeya is an all-around legspinner; and Dilara is a wicketkeeper-hitter. The Under-19 team recently trounced Malaysia at home, and Rabeya, Biswas, and Dilara were part of it. Disha and Rabeya both took eight wickets off of them. 157 runs, including two half-centuries, were scored by Dilara in four innings.

There was no place on the team for Shohely Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, or Shamima Sultana. Only 50 runs were scored by wicketkeeper-batter Shamima in three Asia Cup contests.

Mostary has also been having trouble lately, scoring just 27 runs in her past six T20I innings. Shohely had a two-wicket game at the Asia Cup.

The first game in the T20I series will be played on December 2, followed by games two and three on December 4 and 7, respectively. The team will then continue the ODI series. The first ODI will be played on December 11, followed by the second and final matches on December 14 and 17, respectively. Bangladesh’s first task in the current season of the ICC Women’s Championship will be the ODI series.

Squad: Fargana Hoque, Ritu Moni, Lata Mondol, Salma Khatun, Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Fahima Khatun, Sanjida Akther, Fariha Islam, Marufa Akter, Rabeya Khatun, Dilara Akter, and Disha Biswas. Nigar Sultana (captain and wicketkeeper).

India’s team announced for Asia Cup 2022, Virat and KL Rahul return to the team

August 9, 2022, 1:17 pm

The All India Senior Selection Committee on Monday announced the 14-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022. The much-awaited Asia Cup cricket tournament is to begin on August 27 this year. This is the 15th edition of the Asia Cup, which will be played between six teams (main event) in the UAE.

Defending champion India is the most successful team in Asia Cup. India has won this trophy 7 times. The previous edition of the Asia Cup was held in ODI format. But this time the Asia Cup has been organized in T20 format.

Moreover, six teams are divided into 2 groups. In which the qualifying team has been placed along with India and Pakistan in Group A. While Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan teams have been placed in Group B.

However, each team will face their group team once in the group stage. In which the top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 4 round. The top 2 teams from Super 4 will qualify for the final.

India’s squad for Asia Cup 2022

Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravi Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, and Avesh Khan

Standby: Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and Deepak Chahar