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Colin Munro’s retirement from International cricket after T20 World Cup snub

May 10, 2024 admin

File picture of New Zealand’s Colin Munro, who announced his retirement from international cricket | Photo Credit: Action Images via Reuters New Zealand’s Colin Munro, a bruising top-order batter, on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket after he was not included in the national team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Munro played one…

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Definitions depend on the format of the game

May 7, 2024 admin

When India won their first World Cup — in the longer white ball format — in 1983, their heroes were the so-called “bits-and-pieces” cricketers. That was an almost-derisive term for players who could bat a bit and bowl a bit but may not have found a place in the (Test) team for their batting or…

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There’s terror threat to T20 World Cup, reveals Trinidad PM

May 6, 2024 admin

Rohit Sharma was declared the captain while Hardik Pandya will be the vice-captain of India’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The T20 World Cup, to be co-hosted by the USA and West Indies, has received a terror threat, Trinidad’s Prime Minister said. The tournament features 20 teams, including India. | Photo…

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India, Australia placed in Group A for Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh

May 5, 2024 admin

India were on May 5 placed in Group A alongside defending champions Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in Bangladesh from October 3-20 this year. With all their group matches scheduled to be played at Sylhet, India will open their campaign against New Zealand on October 4…

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Twenty20 World Cup West Indies squad | Rovman Powell to lead, rookie Shamar called in

May 3, 2024 admin

Rovman Powell will be leading a strong West Indian squad filled with some of the world’s best franchise freelancers for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Rajasthan Royals power-hitter Rovman Powell will lead a strong West Indies squad, filled with some of the world’s best franchise freelancers, in the upcoming T20…

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ICC Twenty20 World Cup | Javagal Srinath, Nitin Menon, Madanagopal named among match officials

May 3, 2024 admin

File photo of match referee Javagal Srinath. Srinath and umpires Nitin Menon and Jayaraman Madanagopal have been named as Indian representatives for the upcoming Twenty20 world cup. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Umpires Nitin Menon and Jayaraman Madanagopal, along with ICC match referee Javagal Srinath will be the Indian representatives at the upcoming T20 World…

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Jofra Archer passes fitness test, recalled to England squad for T20 World Cup

April 30, 2024 admin

Jofra Archer has been selected in England’s provisional squad for the T20 World Cup to set up a much-awaited international return for one of cricket’s most exciting bowlers. His career has been derailed by injuries. File | Photo Credit: AP Paceman Jofra Archer was on April 30 recalled to England’s squad for the defence of…

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India’s T20 World Cup squad | Pant back in the mix after the horrific accident while Rahul misses the bus

April 30, 2024 admin

File picture of India captain Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya | Photo Credit: AP Yuzvendra Chahal and Shivam Dube were named in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team, announced by BCCI on Tuesday, will be led by Rohit Sharma. Hardik Pandya serves as the vice-captain. Leggie Chahal,…

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South Africa Twenty20 World Cup | Anrich Nortje returns; two uncapped players included in the squad

April 30, 2024 admin

South Africa named Anrich Nortje in the ICC Twenty20 squad. Nortje returns to international action after a nine-month injury layoff. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Pacer Anrich Nortje will return to international action after a nine-month injury layoff while the uncapped duo of Ryan Rickelton and Ottniel Baartman was included in South Africa’s T20 World…

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ICC Twenty20 World Cup: National selectors to meet in Ahmedabad on April 30

April 29, 2024 admin

BCCI chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar with captain Rohit Sharma. File | Photo Credit: AP The national selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar will meet BCCI secretary Jay Shah in Ahmedabad on April 30 to finalise the 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas but the official announcement might happen a…

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