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Your Ultimate Source for CPL 2024 Match Predictions: Click, Learn, Win!

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Know all about the upcoming India cricket schedule, matches

The upcoming India cricket schedule includes two-match Test series and three T20I games at home against Bangladesh where the first Test match will be starting from 19 September, 2024. Team India will then be hosting New Zealand for a three-match Test series.

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Breaking News : CPL 2023 Preview and Teams For this Season

 Jamaica Tallawahs

Where they finished: Champions (2022), 5th place (2021), Losing semifinalist (2020)

Overseas signings: Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Chris Green, Salman Irshad, Alex Hales

After seasons of middling returns on the field following plenty of turmoil off field that led to the eventual exit of their stalwart Andre Russell, the Tallawahs stunned everyone in 2022 winning three Play Off matches in a span of four days to lift their third CPL title. Tallawahs have kept most of their winning core from last year bar their talismanic skipper Rovman Powell who moved to Barbados Royals in a pre-season transfer. The architects of their Play Off wins from last year, Brandon King and Shamarh Brooks, both have not been in the best of form as is their overseas signing Alex Hales who will arrive only after completing his Hundred commitments. Imad Wasim has been in red hot form in T20s this year and will be the key in holding together the top and lower order while his erstwhile countryman Mohammad Amir will spearhead the pace attack. Tallawahs would also need Nicholson Gordon, who finished at the top of wicket charts in Super 50 competition, to step up in what is an otherwise inexperienced pace unit.

Likely starting XI: Brandon King, Kirk McKenzie, Raymon Reifer, Shamarh Brooks, Amir Jangoo (WK), Imad Wasim*, Fabian Allen, Chris Green*, Mohammad Amir*, Salman Irshad*, Nicholson Gordon

Barbados Royals

Where they finished: Runners up (2022), 6th place (2021), 5th place (2020)

Overseas signings: Donovan Ferreira, Laurie Evans, Roelof Van Der Merwe, Maheesh Theekshana/Qais Ahmad

The standout team in CPL 2022 and the only team to win more than half of their league games, Royals can count themselves unlucky to have one of their poorer days of the tournament happen in the finals. The strategy to move away from all-round heavy sides of 2020 and 2021 campaigns and bring in specialists proved particularly fruitful as all their overseas signings chipped in with their respective assigned roles. Rovman Powell's arrival bolsters their local talent pool while the likes of Laurie Evans and Donovan Ferreira fill in for Quinton de Kock and David Miller. Kyle Mayers and Rahkeem Cornwall can set them off to rapid starts in the Powerplay and Alick Athanaze is expected to light up the tournament in what will be his maiden CPL stint. Mujeeb-ur-Rahman has a like-to-like swap in Maheesh Theekshana who stands to miss bulk of the tournament owing to commitments in LPL and Asia Cup with Qais Ahmad named as his partial replacement.

Likely starting XI: Kyle Mayers, Rahkeem Cornwall, Alick Athanaze, Kevin Wickham, Rovman Powell, Donovan Ferreira (WK)*, Jason Holder, Roelof Van Der Merwe*, Maheesh Theekshana/Qais Ahmad*, Obed Mccoy, Ramon Simmonds

St Lucia Kings

Where they finished: 4th place (2022), Runners up (2021), Runners up (2020)

Overseas signings: Faf du Plessis, Sikandar Raza, Peter Hatzoglou, Sean Williams, Chris Sole/Bhanuka Rajapaksa

St Lucia Kings turned around their fortunes in the Covid era making it to Play Off in three successive seasons, having done so just once in the first seven years. Ending up as runners up in 2020 and 2021, the Kings finished fourth place last year under Faf du Plessis. Notwithstanding his poor run in Major League Cricket, Du Plessis has been in fine form in the T20 circuit and his pairing with Johnson Charles makes them the best opening pair in the competition. The Zimbabwe duo of Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza will bring both form and experience to the middle order that is lacking big-ticket local names. Alzarri Joseph and Chris Sole, at least up until the latter makes way for Bhanuka Rajapaksa, give the side a considerable edge with the new ball. Matthew Forde have impressed in LPL 2022 as well as the recently concluded Global T20 in Canada finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker and Kings would want him to extend that form in his sophomore year in CPL.

Likely starting XI: Faf Du Plessis*, Johnson Charles (WK), Sean Williams*, Roston Chase, Sikandar Raza*, Roshon Primus, Shadrack Descartes, Alzarri Joseph, Chris Sole*, Jeavor Royal, Matthew Forde

Guyana Amazon Warriors

Where they finished: 3rd place (2022), Losing semifinalist (2021), Losing semifinalist (2020)

Overseas signings: Rahmanullah Gurbaz/Mohammad Haris, Saim Ayub, Azam Khan, Imran Tahir, Dwaine Pretorius, Hazratullah Zazai

Always the bridesmaid but never the bride. The only side that has made it to the Play-Offs/semifinals every year but is yet to lift the silverware, Guyana will be hoping they clear the final hurdle this time around. They have stuck to their strategy of packing their squad with spinners and sub-continent batters who are good players of spin. Imran Tahir, the highest wicket-taker across the last three installments of CPL, will helm the spin attack with Gudakesh Motie, Kevin and Junior Sinclair in the supporting cast while the all-around trio of Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul and Odean Smith in charge of seam department in addition to adding to the lower middle order muscle. In Azam Khan and Saim Ayub Guyana have two fine players of spin in the middle order. Warriors have the advantage of playing the knockouts at their home ground in Providence and would ideally want it to stay true to its colours and bring their spinners into play, something which did not happen last season and cost them dearly.

Likely starting XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)*, Saim Ayub*, Shai Hope, Azam Khan (WK)*, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Odean Smith, Kevin Sinclair, Gudakesh Motie, Imran Tahir*

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots

Where they finished: 5th place (2022), Champions (2021), 6th place (2020)

Overseas signings: Dewald Brevis/Blessing Muzarabani, Ambati Rayudu, Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Izharulhaq Naveed

If ever there was a side that had players looking for a platform to push their case for the national team, it would be the Patriots. Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher, Sherfane Rutherford, Sheldon Cottrell and Oshane Thomas have all played for West Indies in the recent past but currently find themselves out of favour. Dominic Drakes and Yannic Cariah are also in the fringes of white ball squads but are far from being certain picks for West Indies. The big name missing from their squad last season is skipper Dwayne Bravo who has moved back to home side Trinbago after two seasons with the Patriots. If the loss of Tristan Stubbs dented their middle order a touch, the possible loss of Dewald Brevis later, who got his maiden International call up in the home series against Australia, would serve as a near-killer blow. The bowling attack has variety but lacks class, the spin department in particular is amongst the weaker ones in the competition.

Likely starting XI: Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher (WK), Dewald Brevis*, Sherfane Rutherford, Ambati Rayudu*, Corbin Bosch*, Dominic Drakes, George Linde*, Yannic Cariah, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas

Trinbago Knight Riders

Where they finished: 6th place (2022), Losing semifinalist (2021), Champions (2020)

Overseas signings: Martin Guptill, Rilee Rossouw, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Waqar Salamkheil

Ahead of the last edition, a few other sides matched the might of Knight Riders on paper. And yet they startlingly went on to finish the wooden spoon holders. Trinbago gets even stronger with the homecoming of their most successful captain Dwayne Bravo after a two-year exile with Patriots and in the quartet of Pollard, Bravo, Narine, and Russell, the Knight Riders have the experience of over 2100 T20 caps. The recent batting form of Pooran, Pollard, and Russell augurs well for them making Knight Riders the most explosive middle order lineup in the tournament. Top order batting has been a nagging issue for Knight Riders in the last couple of seasons as they hope for someone to fill in the shoes of Lendl Simmons. The trio of Narine, Hosein and Noor Ahmad gives them the mantle of the best spin bowling attack ever to be assembled in a CPL squad while Pathirana's addition gives the pace attack a dimension that CPL have often lacked in recent years - that of raw pace.

Likely starting XI: Martin Guptill*, Mark Deyal, Rilee Rossouw*, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Narine, Matheesha Pathirana*, Jayden Seales

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Countdown begins....! Cricket fever is in the air and we're ready to hit it out of the park!.

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[ad_1] Sanju Samson with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag in an event (PC: X) Rajasthan Royals went into the auction with a limited purse of Rs 41 crore. On expected lines, RR were cautious during the mega auction in terms of picking up players. They added 14 players to their roster. Jofra Archer, who has previously been one of the mainstays of RR’s attack, is back in the mix. The franchise has also added some punch to their spin-bowling stocks.  RR also stumped everyone by picking up the 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for Rs 1.10 crore. The young batter had recently cracked a quick-fire ton versus Australia U-19. Incidentally, they had retained six players before the auction ��� Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer and Sandeep Sharma. Hits:  Nitish Rana – The southpaw, who has over 2600 runs in the IPL, could form an integral part of RR’s unit. The middle-order batter, however, hasn’t exactly been among the runs over the last few seasons. RR would still trust Nitish to provide heft to their batting line-up, comprising mainly Indian batters. Jofra Archer – The England speedster was in supreme form in the 2020 IPL, bagging 20 wickets. Unfortunately, since then, he has been plagued by elbow and back issues. At his very best, Archer has a mean bumper, alongside possessing the skills to move the ball and bowl yorkers and variations in the slog. Wanindu Hasaranga/Maheesh Theekshana – With RR picking the Sri Lankan duo, they have some firepower in the spin department. Both the spinners have enough variations in their arsenal and generally bowl quicker through the air. The kind of skills that could come in handy at their home ground. Tushar Deshpande/Fazalhaq Farooqi – RR have further strengthened their pace-bowling stocks by buying Deshpande and Farooqi. Deshpande is a wholehearted cricketer and Farooqi is basically RR’s replacement for Trent Boult. The skiddy left-arm pacer swings the bowl upfront. RR also bought the young South African paceman, Kwena Maphaka.  Misses:  RR perhaps needed one more established power-hitter down the order. It is true that Shimron Hetmyer can give it a mighty thump and has done rather well for the franchise. He also cracked a blistering 91 against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots recently in the CPL. But, somewhere, RR could have bought another finisher. Glenn Phillips was an option. Liam Livingstone also was in the auction list, but with their purse, it was always going to be tough for RR to bid for him. In that respect, RR could be looking towards Shubham Dubey, the left-hander, to showcase his pyrotechnics.  Overall Rating – 7/10 RR IPL Squad: Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Singh, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kwena Maphaka, Kunal Rathore, Ashok Sharma, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Nitish Rana   The post Some mystery spin and Jofra Archer – RR’s top picks at mega auction appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Sanju Samson with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag in an event (PC: X) Rajasthan Royals went into the auction with a limited purse of Rs 41 crore. On expected lines, RR were cautious during the mega auction in terms of picking up players. They added 14 players to their roster. Jofra Archer, who has previously been one of the mainstays of RR’s attack, is back in the mix. The franchise has also added some punch to their spin-bowling stocks.  RR also stumped everyone by picking up the 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for Rs 1.10 crore. The young batter had recently cracked a quick-fire ton versus Australia U-19. Incidentally, they had retained six players before the auction – Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer and Sandeep Sharma. Hits:  Nitish Rana – The southpaw, who has over 2600 runs in the IPL, could form an integral part of RR’s unit. The middle-order batter, however, hasn’t exactly been among the runs over the last few seasons. RR would still trust Nitish to provide heft to their batting line-up, comprising mainly Indian batters. Jofra Archer – The England speedster was in supreme form in the 2020 IPL, bagging 20 wickets. Unfortunately, since then, he has been plagued by elbow and back issues. At his very best, Archer has a mean bumper, alongside possessing the skills to move the ball and bowl yorkers and variations in the slog. Wanindu Hasaranga/Maheesh Theekshana – With RR picking the Sri Lankan duo, they have some firepower in the spin department. Both the spinners have enough variations in their arsenal and generally bowl quicker through the air. The kind of skills that could come in handy at their home ground. Tushar Deshpande/Fazalhaq Farooqi – RR have further strengthened their pace-bowling stocks by buying Deshpande and Farooqi. Deshpande is a wholehearted cricketer and Farooqi is basically RR’s replacement for Trent Boult. The skiddy left-arm pacer swings the bowl upfront. RR also bought the young South African paceman, Kwena Maphaka.  Misses:  RR perhaps needed one more established power-hitter down the order. It is true that Shimron Hetmyer can give it a mighty thump and has done rather well for the franchise. He also cracked a blistering 91 against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots recently in the CPL. But, somewhere, RR could have bought another finisher. Glenn Phillips was an option. Liam Livingstone also was in the auction list, but with their purse, it was always going to be tough for RR to bid for him. In that respect, RR could be looking towards Shubham Dubey, the left-hander, to showcase his pyrotechnics.  Overall Rating – 7/10 RR IPL Squad: Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Singh, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kwena Maphaka, Kunal Rathore, Ashok Sharma, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Nitish Rana   The post Some mystery spin and Jofra Archer – RR’s top picks at mega auction appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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Top 5 Cricket Betting Telegram Channel You Need to Follow for Winning Predictions

Cricket betting has become increasingly popular with the rise of major leagues like the IPL, BBL, and international series. If you’re someone who enjoys making predictions and placing bets on your favorite teams, having access to accurate and real-time information is crucial. Telegram has emerged as the best platform for receiving live updates, expert insights, and reliable tips for betting on cricket. In this post, we’ll cover the best cricket Telegram channel for betting enthusiasts, offering consistent and winning predictions to help you stay ahead of the game.

Why Choose Telegram for Cricket Betting Predictions?

Telegram has become a favorite among cricket bettors because of its user-friendly interface, speed, and ability to deliver real-time notifications. Whether it’s updates on team news, pitch conditions, or live betting odds, Telegram channels provide everything you need to make informed decisions quickly.

With that said, here are the top 5 cricket betting Telegram channels that offer the best predictions for winning your bets.

1. Betway Cricket Tips

Betway Cricket Tips is one of the best cricket Telegram channels for betting tips and predictions. This channel specializes in offering match predictions, including team strengths, player form, pitch analysis, and live betting odds. Betway's experienced analysts provide highly accurate forecasts that cater to bettors who want to make informed choices on match winners, over/under runs, and individual player performances.

Why Follow?

Reliable betting tips

Live match updates and odds

Detailed pre-match analysis

2. CricGram Betting Tips

CricGram is another highly recommended cricket Telegram channel that offers betting tips for both domestic and international matches. CricGram focuses on in-depth match previews, providing detailed analysis on everything from weather conditions to player form and match strategy. They specialize in IPL, BBL, and international series predictions, making them ideal for those who bet on major cricket tournaments.

Why Follow?

Expert betting predictions for major leagues

Detailed analysis of pitch and weather conditions

Consistent updates during live matches

3. CrickWin Betting Channel

CrickWin is a fast-growing Telegram channel that offers daily betting tips and match predictions. This channel focuses on T20 leagues such as the IPL, PSL, and CPL, but also covers international series and ODI tournaments. CrickWin provides comprehensive insights on toss outcomes, team strategy, and live odds, making it a go-to resource for cricket bettors looking to maximize their wins.

Why Follow?

Accurate predictions for T20 leagues

Live updates and expert insights

Daily betting tips and winning strategies

4. Dream11 Expert Betting Tips

For those who enjoy both betting and fantasy cricket, Dream11 Expert is a must-follow best cricket Telegram channel. They provide toss predictions, player performance insights, and match forecasts to help you make informed decisions, both for betting and fantasy leagues like Dream11. Their tips are particularly useful during tournaments like the IPL, where player performance can vary significantly between matches.

Why Follow?

Expert fantasy cricket and betting tips

Toss predictions and live updates

Player and match performance forecasts

5. CricChamp Betting Telegram Channel

CricChamp's betting channel is an excellent choice for those who want accurate, real-time match predictions and betting tips. This channel is ideal for both casual bettors and serious punters, as it provides not only match winner predictions but also insights into toss outcomes, team performance, and individual player stats. CricChamp is known for offering consistent and reliable tips for major cricket tournaments, making it one of the best Telegram channels for cricket betting.

Why Follow?

Real-time match updates and betting tips

Accurate toss and match predictions

Covers all major cricket tournaments like IPL, BBL, and international series

Conclusion

Choosing the right cricket Telegram channel is key to staying updated with accurate match predictions and winning betting tips. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced bettor, these best cricket Telegram channels provide valuable insights that can significantly boost your chances of winning. Join these channels today to stay ahead in your cricket betting game and make more informed decisions with real-time updates and expert analysis.

Don’t forget to subscribe to CricChamp's exclusive betting channel for accurate match predictions, toss forecasts, and expert tips!

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St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs #trinbagoknightriders 🔥🏏

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West Indies obvs and Guyana national & CPL -yes I know they suck-

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[ad_1]   Qiana Joseph. PC – PCB About 30 minutes before the start of the West Indies-England T20 World Cup game, there seemed to be some kind of a forewarning. A gusty wind blew across the Dubai cricket ground. Some three hours later, that wind had manifested into a ‘Qiana-Joseph-storm’ inside the stadium. Such was the power and strength of Qiana’s batting that it blew away England’s chances of progressing to the World Cup semifinal and powered the West Indies into the last-four. Qiana’s thought process was clear – if you bowl in my arc, it will go out of the park. Agricultural hoicks to pulls and lofts, Qiana was thoroughly enjoying her stay in the middle. Hayley Matthews, the fulcrum of the side, was matching Qiana’s strike rate. But for once it wasn’t the West Indies skipper who stole the show. It was Qiana. Meanwhile, England didn’t seem to know what really hit them. Dropping a string of catches didn’t help their cause either. By the completion of 6 overs, West Indies galloped to 67 for no loss. With just 75 more runs to score, the Windies had ‘killed’ the game in the PowerPlay itself. So, who is Qiana Joseph? For that, you have to scroll through a Cricket West Indies YouTube video from 2019. With a constant smile, the St Lucia-born cricketer mentions that she is a left-arm medium pacer who mostly generates inswing into the right-hander. And how she is trying to learn the tricks of pace bowling from her team-mates – Shakera Selman and Shamilia Connell. A couple of years earlier, when Qiana made her ODI debut versus South Africa in the 50-over World Cup, she had come out to bat at the No. 11 position. In her second T20I game, she batted at the No.8 position. It was in the 2022 CPL, where Qiana showcased some of her power-hitting skills with a brisk 19-ball 30. Incidentally, she came out to bat with her side, Barbados Royals in trouble. By the time Qiana made her comeback into the West Indies set-up this year, the coaching staff had decided that she would be used as a floater. She went on to play a useful hand of 34 this year versus Pakistan, which was her highest T20I score until she smashed England’s bowlers to shreds last night. Qiana had also provided more evidence of her pyrotechnics in a warm-up game versus the defending champions Australia. Interestingly, Shane Deitz, the current West Indies coach, did observe before the World Cup that Qiana ‘is a dangerous player’. Those words turned out to be prophetic. The night didn’t just belong to one player. It belonged to all those 11 West Indies cricketers who believed that they could do something special. When Aaliyah Alleyne hit the winning runs, the entire group of West Indies’ players was seen screaming and high-fiving the dug-out. At the other end of the spectrum, a young boy in the stands, with an England shirt on, was down to tears. The same could be said about the English players. Heather Knight, the England skipper, who couldn’t take the field due to a calf injury, was also emotional. But she had an extra responsibility, and that was to console her team-mates.  The last bit of action of the night was, however, left to the show stopper Qiana. The left-hander showed her dance steps while receiving the Player of the Match award. For us all, it was a night to remember which added much to this World Cup experience. The post Qiana Joseph – The smiling assassin who blew away England appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1]   Qiana Joseph. PC – PCB About 30 minutes before the start of the West Indies-England T20 World Cup game, there seemed to be some kind of a forewarning. A gusty wind blew across the Dubai cricket ground. Some three hours later, that wind had manifested into a ‘Qiana-Joseph-storm’ inside the stadium. Such was the power and strength of Qiana’s batting that it blew away England’s chances of progressing to the World Cup semifinal and powered the West Indies into the last-four. Qiana’s thought process was clear – if you bowl in my arc, it will go out of the park. Agricultural hoicks to pulls and lofts, Qiana was thoroughly enjoying her stay in the middle. Hayley Matthews, the fulcrum of the side, was matching Qiana’s strike rate. But for once it wasn’t the West Indies skipper who stole the show. It was Qiana. Meanwhile, England didn’t seem to know what really hit them. Dropping a string of catches didn’t help their cause either. By the completion of 6 overs, West Indies galloped to 67 for no loss. With just 75 more runs to score, the Windies had ‘killed’ the game in the PowerPlay itself. So, who is Qiana Joseph? For that, you have to scroll through a Cricket West Indies YouTube video from 2019. With a constant smile, the St Lucia-born cricketer mentions that she is a left-arm medium pacer who mostly generates inswing into the right-hander. And how she is trying to learn the tricks of pace bowling from her team-mates – Shakera Selman and Shamilia Connell. A couple of years earlier, when Qiana made her ODI debut versus South Africa in the 50-over World Cup, she had come out to bat at the No. 11 position. In her second T20I game, she batted at the No.8 position. It was in the 2022 CPL, where Qiana showcased some of her power-hitting skills with a brisk 19-ball 30. Incidentally, she came out to bat with her side, Barbados Royals in trouble. By the time Qiana made her comeback into the West Indies set-up this year, the coaching staff had decided that she would be used as a floater. She went on to play a useful hand of 34 this year versus Pakistan, which was her highest T20I score until she smashed England’s bowlers to shreds last night. Qiana had also provided more evidence of her pyrotechnics in a warm-up game versus the defending champions Australia. Interestingly, Shane Deitz, the current West Indies coach, did observe before the World Cup that Qiana ‘is a dangerous player’. Those words turned out to be prophetic. The night didn’t just belong to one player. It belonged to all those 11 West Indies cricketers who believed that they could do something special. When Aaliyah Alleyne hit the winning runs, the entire group of West Indies’ players was seen screaming and high-fiving the dug-out. At the other end of the spectrum, a young boy in the stands, with an England shirt on, was down to tears. The same could be said about the English players. Heather Knight, the England skipper, who couldn’t take the field due to a calf injury, was also emotional. But she had an extra responsibility, and that was to console her team-mates.  The last bit of action of the night was, however, left to the show stopper Qiana. The left-hander showed her dance steps while receiving the Player of the Match award. For us all, it was a night to remember which added much to this World Cup experience. The post Qiana Joseph – The smiling assassin who blew away England appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link