#australia new T20 World Cup champion

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Okay. I’m going to go there. Here are my thoughts on this travesty of a match. But first:

Here are the Indian national cricket team’s international stats

World Test Championship

2021 - Runners Up

2023 - Runners Up

ODI World Cup

2015 - Semi-Finalists

2019 - Semi-Finalists

2023 - Runners Up

T20 World Cup

2014 - Runners Up

2016 - Semi-Finalists

2022 - Semi-Finalists

Champions Trophy

2017 - Runners Up

Now, I understand the points made about Choice of Pitch and Crowd Support. I do believe the outcome would’ve been different if we’d played anywhere except Ahmedabad. And as hosts, we’ve got to give our players every advantage, including a pitch that tilts in their favour.* BUT what about all the tournaments we didn’t host? We’ve consistently made the semis and finals of almost every single major international trophy in the past decade. We’re practically giants. We don’t need a pitch advantage to win a match - we’ve demonstrated that we can get the job done and we can do it anywhere, any pitch, any country. So why can’t we win when it matters most?

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: cricket is just as much as a mental game as any other sport. We need to take note of this pattern and do something to address it. I’m not saying a sports psychologist will solve all our problems but it’s certainly a start. The minute Travis Head began to hit a few boundaries, shoulders began to droop. There were times when the fielding was so lax it felt like they couldn’t be bothered to do it faster because “eh, it’s just a single run.” Australia was on fire today. Not a single mistake, not a single toe out of line. They were in the zone, serious from the get go - and they got the job done. I have never seen that kind of coordination and perfection from our Indian team. We’re always wobbly in places, and then are stabilised and carried through by the stellar performance of a few players (who vary from match to match). We can talk about Batting Depth and Hardik’s absence from the team etc etc but the fact of the matter is we are capable enough to win on any pitch, in any conditions, as we’ve shown before, time and time again. But not if it’s a final. And I just think that’s a problem worth addressing with a solution that goes beyond “shiny new pitch, better gyms, and new talent.” 

*I know it's technically ICC who prepares pitches but iykyk

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By Natasha Frost

Fans celebrated in central Melbourne this week after a national triumph: The Matildas, the Australian women’s soccer team, had defeated Canada, the reigning Olympic champion, 4-0.

It was a glorious victory after a dismal start to the Women’s World Cup for one of the two host teams. In Federation Square, Australians held up gold and green scarves and bellowed, “Up the Matildas!”

Two years earlier, the same city had seen a similar outpouring of support for the Australian women’s cricket team. Inside Melbourne Cricket Ground, more than 86,000 people had gathered to watch the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup, while 1.2 million people tuned in from elsewhere in Australia.

For Ellyse Perry, an Australian sporting legend who has represented the country in both the cricket and soccer World Cups, the 2020 match — the largest crowd ever to watch a women’s cricket match — was a milestone for women’s sports in Australia.

“It’s really now starting to become embedded in general society, and it’s commonplace,” she said. “We don’t think differently about it. It’s not an oddity any more.”

For as long as there have been sports in Australia, women have clamored to play and participate. What is believed to be the world’s first cycling race for women took place in Sydney in 1888; the country’s first golf championship, in 1894, was women only; and at the 1912 Olympics, Australian women won silver and gold in the first women’s Olympic freestyle race.

Yet even though Australian women’s sports have an extensive and proud history, only recently have they received significant mainstream support. A strong run in the World Cup — Australia will face Denmark in the round of 16 on Monday — was seen as an opportunity to change that, to cement the place of women’s sports in the country’s daily rhythms and conversation.

Australia’s win over Canada saved it from an early elimination, and sent it to a game against Denmark on Monday.Credit...Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Sam Kerr, the Matildas star who is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, said the impact of the tournament on women’s soccer was all but unimaginable.

“For years to come, this will be talked about — hopefully, decades to come,” she told reporters last month, citing an uptick in young boys and girls coming to women’s soccer games.

A longer view on the history of women’s sports in Australia involves many moments of triumph, but also times when able and enthusiastic sportswomen were simply shut out.

“There are peaks and troughs all the way through,” Marion Stell, a historian at the University of Queensland, said of women’s sports in Australia. “Women make advances — but then it goes away again. It’s never a smooth upward curve.”

Only in the past couple of decades had female athletes been able to make consistent strides on pay, opportunities and representation, she added. Today, half of all Australian girls play sports at least once a week, according to the Australian Sports Commission, compared with about 30 percent of girls in the United States.

“I don’t think anyone would have dreamed that it would happen so quickly,” Dr. Stell said. “On one hand, it’s been very slow. But on the other hand, when it happened, the floodgates just opened.”

Yet despite their enthusiasm, and their prodigious talent for bringing home Olympic medals, female athletes in Australia have, like their international peers, historically been sidelined, blocked or simply not taken seriously.

In 1980, women’s sports made up about 2 percent of print sports coverage in Australia. By 2009, women’s sports made up about 9 percent of television news coverage, according to a report from the Australian Sports Commission. But the balance appears to be shifting: A poll last year found that nearly 70 percent of Australians had watched more women’s sports since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fans watching the Australia-Ireland match in Melbourne on the World Cup’s opening night.Credit...Hannah Mckay/Reuters“A lot of it has been in line with the way that social perception has changed more broadly, in terms of how we perceive women’s role in society, and particularly the workplace,” said Perry, the sports star.

Dr. Stell, the historian, pointed further back. She saw the 1976 Montreal Olympics, where Australia failed to win a single gold medal, as a turning point. The country’s lackluster performance spurred a significant backlash in the Australian news media, which described the results as a “crisis for the government” and called for action for Australia to “regain its lost athletic potency.”

Women had historically been something of a golden goose for Australia at the Olympics, making up a minority of the country’s total athletes but often winning the majority of its medals. At the 1972 Games in Munich, for instance, 10 out of 17 Australian medals were won by women, even as they made up only about 17 percent of the team.

And so in 1981, Australia established the Australian Institute of Sport, a high-performance sports training center for both men and women that, for the first time, gave women the financial support to concentrate on their sports full-time — beginning with Australian rules football, basketball, gymnastics, netball, swimming, tennis, track and field and weight lifting.

That was followed a few years later by the Sex Discrimination Act, which prohibited discrimination on the basis of gender or sexuality.

“Those two things together might be some kind of watershed,” Dr. Stell said. “But not, I guess, in the public imagination — more in sporting women’s lives.”

The Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, established in 1981.Credit...David James Bartho/Fairfax Media, via Getty Images

The facility offered dedicated training space to women in a variety of sports.Credit...Andrew Rankin/Fairfax Media, via Getty Images

Even after that, female athletes in most other sports often had no alternative but to play in a semiprofessional capacity. In the mid-1990s, as male Australian cricket players were on the cusp of striking over what they felt was inadequate remuneration, female players in the sport barely had their expenses covered, and often had to pay their own way to compete. Most juggled jobs and other commitments alongside their sports careers.

“How did it make me feel? I just wanted to play as much cricket as I possibly could,” said Belinda Clark, who was the captain of Australia’s World Cup-winning women’s cricket teams in 1997 and 2005.

She added: “We all structured our lives — our working lives and our personal lives — around being able to do that. That comes at a financial cost. We all accepted that.”

In recent decades, cricket has led the charge on fair pay for female athletes in Australia. While male cricketers still significantly out-earn their female counterparts, the majority of female players earn at least 100,000 Australian dollars, or $66,000. By comparison, female players of Australian rules football, rugby league, netball and professional soccer have a minimum salary of less than half of that — a source of ongoing tension since it is far below the country’s living wage.

Across all sports, perhaps the most important factor for female athletes was having women in positions of responsibility across journalism, management, coaching, umpiring and administration, Dr. Stell said.

In the early 1980s, Australian universities began to offer the country’s first sports management degrees. “That kind of allowed women to get a kind of professional qualification so that they could take the administration of sports off the kitchen table and make it more professional,” she said.

Belinda Clark next to statue of herself, with Quentin Bryce, the former governor general of Australia, at left.Credit...Brett Hemmings/Cricket Australia via Getty Images

Women are gradually becoming more visible as sports people in Australia. But it was not until earlier this year that a female cricket player was celebrated in statue form for the first time, though the country claims more than 70 statues of male players.

A bronze statue of Clark was unveiled at Sydney Cricket Ground in January; it is the first public statue of any female cricket player anywhere in the world. Representation of that kind sends a powerful message, especially to younger players, Clark said.

“What are the photos in the club? Who’s on the honor boards? What are we saying to the people that walk in this door?” she asked. “Are you part of this, or are you a guest or a visitor?

“It symbolizes that you’re actually part of it. You’re no longer coming, cap in hand, to beg for an opportunity.”

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[ad_1] Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah at the trophy unveiling on the eve of the first Test between India and Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth. Photo: Debasis Sen/RevSportz In January 2011, a domestic T20 tournament was being held in Australia. But most of the hype seemed to surround just one player – the 17-year-old Pat Cummins. So much so that he already seemed to have a fan club, with one of the banners saying – Pat Cummins FC, we love you. The fast bowler lived up to the hype in one of the matches between New South Wales and Queensland as he ripped through a top order comprising Michael Lumb, James Hopes and Chris Simpson.  Cummins executed the simple but effective plan of hitting the pitch hard and zooming the ball on the stumps. And he did all of it with a smile on his face. At that moment, a thought flashed in the mind – not your archetypal Australian fast bowler.  The year is now 2024. Australia are geared up to lock horns against India in the Borer-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. From a marketing perspective, it can be safely said that the current Australian skipper, Cummins is one of the big draws of the series. Somewhere it also gives us an indicator that Cummins must have fulfilled all those prophecies about his potential and perhaps even exceeding expectations. Cummins has not just bagged close to 500 international wickets and accumulated crucial runs down the order, but he has also led Australia to a memorable World Cup triumph in India, alongside successfully defending the Ashes in England. However, Cummins’ career hasn’t always been a bed of roses. Right after participating in the Champions League in 2011, Cummins was picked in the Australian Test squad for the South African tour. He went on to bag seven wickets in the Wanderers Test and even hit the winning runs. Who can forget his delivery to Jacques Kallis in the second innings? Cummins hit the deck hard and the ball straightened to take the edge of the great batter. Basically, he had found the near-perfect line and length for the conditions at the Wanderers. But after touching noteworthy heights in his opening Test, Cummins’ world crash-landed with a thud as he was laid low by a foot injury. Earlier that year, during the Sheffield Shield final, he had sustained a back injury. The back problem came back to haunt him in 2012, 2013 and 2015. Such was the recurrence of his injury issues that he didn’t play a single Sheffield Shield game for five years. He was, however, sporadically a part of Australia’s limited-overs set-ups, including the successful 2015 World Cup campaign.  The general feeling was that Cummins perhaps needed to make a few tweaks to his load-up and action. One of them was his arms and legs seemed to be moving across his body. Or in a nutshell, some lateral flexion. At that stage of his career, the legendary Dennis Lillee came to his rescue. As Cummins himself once told the Sydney Morning Herald: “My old action was arms and legs everywhere. Both my legs and arms were going across my body, my shoulders were rocking. All my movements were left to right, as well as trying to go straight.  “When it came to my delivery, my legs were throwing me out to the right, my shoulders were throwing me to the left, just a twist, and then you are trying to bowl fast and straight, so all the forces get caught up in my back. It’s always going to be a work in progress, for me it’s trying to get my arms and legs relatively straight without losing pace.” The watershed moment of his career happened when Mitchell Starc injured his foot during the Tests in India in 2017.  Cummins, who had played a solitary first-class game going into that series, went on to bowl almost 40 overs on a flat pitch in Ranchi. He then put on a spirited display in Dharamshala, although Australia lost that Test and the series. That was followed by a successful tour of Bangladesh and the Ashes series at home. Incidentally, since the start of the 2017 Ashes, he has taken 248 of his 269 Test wickets at an amazing average of 22.29.

In that period, Cummins has also sharpened his quiver by adding different tools. Even in the Ranchi Test, Cummins was generating a hint of old-ball swing. With the new ball, he may not have an away-swinger that moves late.  Here, it has to be considered that a part of his middle finger was ripped off in a freak accident when he was young. He also has more of an 11 o’clock release point, not exactly suited to ushering in the outswinger. But there is a school of thought that his small handicap helps him to get more seam movement, as he has a different ‘release feel’ for the ball. He has also developed his own versions of the wobble seam, where with subtle changes in grip and seam position – the leather and seam part of the ball – he looks to outfox the opponent.  Obviously, the major weapon in his arsenal is still his ability to relentlessly hit the deck and extract bounce. Pakistan got a taste of it in the Sydney Test as did India in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. On a slow deck in Ahmedabad, Cummins kept India quiet in the middle overs. He also silenced the massive crowd by removing Virat Kohli.  A day before that all-important match, Cummins had noted: “The crowd is obviously going to be very one-sided, but in sport, there’s nothing more satisfying than hearing a big crowd go silent, and that’s the aim for us.” The Australian skipper basically walked the talk by sending Kohli back to the hut.  A year later, Cummins would be hoping to wrest back to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which hasn’t changed hands since India reclaimed it in 2017. Make no mistake, Cummins and his band of men will be motivated to get the elusive trophy back in Australia’s glittering cabinet. Meanwhile, despite all the publicity surrounding the series, one expects Cummins to absorb the pressure with a smile. The very smile that wowed Australian crowds all those years ago.   The post Pat Cummins – The smiling assassin who continues to have the last laugh appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah at the trophy unveiling on the eve of the first Test between India and Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth. Photo: Debasis Sen/RevSportz In January 2011, a domestic T20 tournament was being held in Australia. But most of the hype seemed to surround just one player – the 17-year-old Pat Cummins. So much so that he already seemed to have a fan club, with one of the banners saying – Pat Cummins FC, we love you. The fast bowler lived up to the hype in one of the matches between New South Wales and Queensland as he ripped through a top order comprising Michael Lumb, James Hopes and Chris Simpson.  Cummins executed the simple but effective plan of hitting the pitch hard and zooming the ball on the stumps. And he did all of it with a smile on his face. At that moment, a thought flashed in the mind – not your archetypal Australian fast bowler.  The year is now 2024. Australia are geared up to lock horns against India in the Borer-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. From a marketing perspective, it can be safely said that the current Australian skipper, Cummins is one of the big draws of the series. Somewhere it also gives us an indicator that Cummins must have fulfilled all those prophecies about his potential and perhaps even exceeding expectations. Cummins has not just bagged close to 500 international wickets and accumulated crucial runs down the order, but he has also led Australia to a memorable World Cup triumph in India, alongside successfully defending the Ashes in England. However, Cummins’ career hasn’t always been a bed of roses. Right after participating in the Champions League in 2011, Cummins was picked in the Australian Test squad for the South African tour. He went on to bag seven wickets in the Wanderers Test and even hit the winning runs. Who can forget his delivery to Jacques Kallis in the second innings? Cummins hit the deck hard and the ball straightened to take the edge of the great batter. Basically, he had found the near-perfect line and length for the conditions at the Wanderers. But after touching noteworthy heights in his opening Test, Cummins’ world crash-landed with a thud as he was laid low by a foot injury. Earlier that year, during the Sheffield Shield final, he had sustained a back injury. The back problem came back to haunt him in 2012, 2013 and 2015. Such was the recurrence of his injury issues that he didn’t play a single Sheffield Shield game for five years. He was, however, sporadically a part of Australia’s limited-overs set-ups, including the successful 2015 World Cup campaign.  The general feeling was that Cummins perhaps needed to make a few tweaks to his load-up and action. One of them was his arms and legs seemed to be moving across his body. Or in a nutshell, some lateral flexion. At that stage of his career, the legendary Dennis Lillee came to his rescue. As Cummins himself once told the Sydney Morning Herald: “My old action was arms and legs everywhere. Both my legs and arms were going across my body, my shoulders were rocking. All my movements were left to right, as well as trying to go straight.  “When it came to my delivery, my legs were throwing me out to the right, my shoulders were throwing me to the left, just a twist, and then you are trying to bowl fast and straight, so all the forces get caught up in my back. It’s always going to be a work in progress, for me it’s trying to get my arms and legs relatively straight without losing pace.” The watershed moment of his career happened when Mitchell Starc injured his foot during the Tests in India in 2017.  Cummins, who had played a solitary first-class game going into that series, went on to bowl almost 40 overs on a flat pitch in Ranchi. He then put on a spirited display in Dharamshala, although Australia lost that Test and the series. That was followed by a successful tour of Bangladesh and the Ashes series at home. Incidentally, since the start of the 2017 Ashes, he has taken 248 of his 269 Test wickets at an amazing average of 22.29.

In that period, Cummins has also sharpened his quiver by adding different tools. Even in the Ranchi Test, Cummins was generating a hint of old-ball swing. With the new ball, he may not have an away-swinger that moves late.  Here, it has to be considered that a part of his middle finger was ripped off in a freak accident when he was young. He also has more of an 11 o’clock release point, not exactly suited to ushering in the outswinger. But there is a school of thought that his small handicap helps him to get more seam movement, as he has a different ‘release feel’ for the ball. He has also developed his own versions of the wobble seam, where with subtle changes in grip and seam position – the leather and seam part of the ball – he looks to outfox the opponent.  Obviously, the major weapon in his arsenal is still his ability to relentlessly hit the deck and extract bounce. Pakistan got a taste of it in the Sydney Test as did India in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. On a slow deck in Ahmedabad, Cummins kept India quiet in the middle overs. He also silenced the massive crowd by removing Virat Kohli.  A day before that all-important match, Cummins had noted: “The crowd is obviously going to be very one-sided, but in sport, there’s nothing more satisfying than hearing a big crowd go silent, and that’s the aim for us.” The Australian skipper basically walked the talk by sending Kohli back to the hut.  A year later, Cummins would be hoping to wrest back to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which hasn’t changed hands since India reclaimed it in 2017. Make no mistake, Cummins and his band of men will be motivated to get the elusive trophy back in Australia’s glittering cabinet. Meanwhile, despite all the publicity surrounding the series, one expects Cummins to absorb the pressure with a smile. The very smile that wowed Australian crowds all those years ago.   The post Pat Cummins – The smiling assassin who continues to have the last laugh appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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ICC Women's T20 World Cup

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: A Celebration of Incredible Talent

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is a top-level international championship in women’s cricket, beautifully showcasing the amazing talent and athleticism of female cricketers from around the world. Organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), this exciting tournament brings together the best teams to compete in a format that captivates fans and highlights the rapid growth of women’s cricket.

The Legacy of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Launched in 2009, It was created to provide a global platform for women’s cricket. The first tournament was held in England and quickly became a highly anticipated event every two years. Over the years, powerfull teams like Australia, England, West Indies and India have made their mark, sparking fierce competition and growing interest in women’s cricket worldwide.

A Thrilling Competition: Format and Structure

The tournament features an engaging round-robin group stage followed by knockout rounds, culminating in a final match that determines the champion. Each edition may have slight format adjustments, but the excitement of T20 matches remains unchanged. Fans can look forward to high scores, nail-biting finishes, and standout individual performances that keep them on the edge of their seats.

Must-Watch Teams

Australia: With multiple titles, Australia’s women’s cricket team has a remarkable lineup of talented players, making them a force to be reckoned with.

England: As one of the original teams in the tournament, England consistently delivers strong performances, showcasing their skill and determination.

India: With a rapidly growing fan base and a talented roster, India is a team to watch as they continue to rise in women’s cricket.

Stars Shining Bright

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has been a brilliant stage for extraordinary talent. Players like Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry, and Smriti Mandhana have captivated audiences with their skill and charm. As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly await unforgettable performances that will be remembered in cricket history.

Growing Popularity and Impact

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has played a key role in elevating women’s cricket globally. With increased media coverage, sponsorships, and passionate fan engagement, the tournament inspires a new generation of female cricketers. Initiatives to promote women’s sports are gaining traction, ensuring a bright future for women’s cricket.

Stay Connected to the Action

Visit ScoreWaves to keep up with live scores, match schedules, and player statistics. Our thorough coverage means you won’t miss a moment of the excitement. Join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of women cricketers and supporting their journey toward greater recognition in the sport.

Conclusion:

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is a grand celebration of talent, resilience, and competitive spirit. As teams prepare for intense battles, fans around the world can expect a thrilling display of women’s cricket at its best. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the game, this tournament promises exciting moments and unforgettable experiences.

For the latest updates and in-depth coverage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, be sure to Download ScoreWaves app for android and iOS. Join us in supporting women’s cricket and celebrating the exceptional champions of tomorrow.

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Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain for the second time

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Latest and Breaking News: T20 Cricket Shakes Up with New Records and Surprises

Cricket fans worldwide have been treated to an electrifying series of events in the T20 format recently. With the T20 World Cup just around the corner, the action on the field has been nothing short of sensational. Teams are battling it out in the final stages of their preparations, and the Latest and breaking news on cricket t20 matches have delivered a flurry of excitement and drama.

Record-Breaking Performances:

One of the standout moments of the recent T20 series was the record-breaking performance by India’s star batter, Virat Kohli. In a thrilling match against Australia, Kohli notched up an unbeaten 105 off just 56 balls, setting a new record for the highest individual score in a T20 International against Australia. His knock was instrumental in India’s high-scoring total of 200 runs, which proved too much for the Australian side.

Not to be outdone, Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi has been making headlines with his exceptional bowling. Afridi's hat-trick in the match against South Africa was a highlight, as he dismantled the top order with a stunning display of pace and precision. His performance earned him the Player of the Match award and has firmly established him as one of the premier bowlers in the format.

Surprise Upsets:

The T20 format, known for its unpredictability, has once again delivered some surprising results. England, the defending champions, suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Bangladesh. In a low-scoring affair, Bangladesh’s bowlers put in a disciplined performance, restricting England to just 130 runs. The chase was anchored by Bangladesh’s captain, Shakib Al Hasan, whose calm 60 off 45 balls guided his team to victory with two balls to spare. This unexpected win has significantly boosted Bangladesh’s confidence ahead of the World Cup.

In another surprising turn of events, the West Indies, despite their storied history in T20 cricket, were knocked out of the ongoing series by Sri Lanka. The West Indies' batting lineup, usually their strength, faltered under pressure, and Sri Lanka's young guns, led by their emerging star Bhanuka Rajapaksa, secured a decisive win. This result has raised questions about the West Indies' readiness for the World Cup, as they now face an uphill battle to regain their form.

Upcoming World Cup Buzz:

Breaking news on cricket t20 World Cup approaching, teams are using these matches as a final opportunity to fine-tune their strategies. The latest results are sure to influence the tactics and selections of the participating nations. The upcoming tournament is expected to be highly competitive, with several teams showing promising signs of form. India’s formidable batting lineup, Australia’s explosive all-rounders, and Pakistan’s potent bowling attack are among the teams to watch closely.

As the cricketing world gears up for the World Cup, fans can look forward to more thrilling encounters and standout performances. The latest T20 series has set the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable tournament. With records being shattered and teams surprising the odds, the excitement surrounding T20 cricket has reached fever pitch. Stay tuned for more updates as the countdown to the World Cup continues!

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India vs Pakistan Cricket Series in Australia? Cricket Australia Hopes So

The long-standing cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan has been limited to ICC tournaments since their last bilateral series in 2012–13. However, Cricket Australia (CA) is keen on changing that by hosting a bilateral series between the two cricketing giants in Australia.

Cricket Australia’s Proposal

Nick Hockley, Chief Executive of Cricket Australia, has expressed a strong interest in facilitating an India vs Pakistan bilateral series down under. During a media interaction with The Indian Express, Hockley stated, “If we can play a role in helping and facilitating the India vs Pakistan bilateral series, we would be more than happy to do so.”

Historical Context and Recent Matches

The most recent encounter between India and Pakistan occurred during the 2024 T20 World Cup group stage in New York, where India emerged victorious by six runs. India, led by Rohit Sharma, went on to win the trophy, while Pakistan, under Babar Azam, were knocked out in the group stage.

This followed another thrilling match at the 2022 T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), where a crowd of 90,293 witnessed a last-ball victory by India. This exciting encounter has fueled interest from both the Melbourne Cricket Club and the Victorian government in hosting future bilateral matches at the MCG.

Scheduling and Future Plans

While formal discussions have not yet taken place due to scheduling constraints, Hockley has reiterated CA’s willingness to host the series. “Given the schedules, we haven’t had formal discussions in that regard, but we have said it on the record that we will be happy to host the India vs Pakistan bilateral series,” Hockley said.

The Future of ODI Cricket

Hockley also touched on the future of One Day International (ODI) cricket. Despite Australia being the defending champions, he emphasized the need for bilateral ODI series to have meaningful contests to maintain their relevance. “The ODI World Cup which India hosted last year was fantastic. I think the ten-team format, where every game counts is excellent,” he noted.

Hockley suggested that bilateral ODI series should have consequences similar to the World Test Championships to ensure each match carries weight. “Each series must have consequences, like the Test matches, which help you to progress in the World Test Championships (WTC) finals. We need something similar for the white ball format, be it the rankings or other factors that relate to qualifications for the World Cups,” he added.

Looking Ahead

From Cricket Australia’s perspective, the importance of maintaining all three formats of the game is clear. Hockley emphasized that each bilateral series should contribute to World Cup qualifications, ensuring every match holds significance.

The prospect of an India vs Pakistan bilateral series in Australia is an exciting one, potentially rekindling one of cricket’s greatest rivalries on neutral ground. Cricket Australia’s interest signals a possible new chapter for international cricket fans eagerly awaiting such iconic matches outside ICC events.

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England's Pursuit of Another Semi-Final Triumph Against India

In recent years, England has shone brightest in semi-final matches, demonstrating their prowess in high-stakes games. Two dates stand out in their white-ball cricket resurgence: July 11, 2019, and November 10, 2022. These days saw England deliver two of their most impressive limited-overs performances, both leading to World Cup finals victories. In 2019, England crushed Australia by eight wickets to secure a spot in the 50-over World Cup final. In 2022, they defeated India by 10 wickets in Adelaide, reaching the T20 World Cup final amid a fervent crowd. This Thursday, England, the defending champions, return to Guyana for the first time in 14 years to face India in another crucial semi-final. Storm machine, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Previously, England entered these matches as underdogs but managed to turn the tide spectacularly. Despite a rough start, they gained momentum with wins over Oman, Namibia, and the United States. The only Test-playing nation they beat was the West Indies, but they did so convincingly. This semi-final will be a true test of England's capabilities. India, on the other hand, has cruised through the tournament, particularly in New York, where they were the main attraction. They haven't faced significant challenges since their close win over Pakistan and continued their strong performance in the Caribbean. Captain Rohit Sharma's recent explosive innings against Australia, scoring 92 from 41 balls, signals a formidable challenge for England. Virat Kohli, although not in top form, is another potential threat. India had the advantage of knowing their semi-final venue early due to the tournament's scheduling for Indian television, while England faced last-minute travel arrangements. India's strategy includes a spin-heavy squad, anticipating the slow pitch in Guyana. Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, yet to play in the tournament, are expected to feature prominently. England might also consider debuting their spinner, Tom Hartley, to counter India's approach. Weather conditions and the lack of a reserve day add another layer of uncertainty. If rain disrupts play, India will advance due to their higher group stage ranking. England's recent history in knockout matches is positive, whereas India has struggled, losing four of their last five semi-finals in white-ball World Cups. A win for England would vindicate coach Matthew Mott and captain Jos Buttler, easing the disappointment of last year's 50-over World Cup. The victor of this match will likely be the favorite in the final, facing a South African team with its own semi-final demons. For England, a win on June 27 could become a landmark date, while a loss would quickly fade into obscurity amid the upcoming football frenzy. Read the full article

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T20 World Cup: Gaffaney, Tucker named on-field umpires for India-England clash; Nitin Menon to officiate first SF

Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand and Australia’s Rodney Tucker will be the on-field umpires when India take on England in the semifinal for the second tournament running in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Thursday. Indian umpire Nitin Menon will officiate the first semifinal along with England’s Richard Illingworth as field umpires on Wednesday.

Reigning champions England booked their place in the final four with a 10-wicket win against co-hosts USA, while India put the finishing touches to a perfect Super 8s stage with a 24-run win over Australia.

Joel Wilson will be the TV Umpire for a re-run of the 2022 semifinal in Sydney, which saw England come out on top, with Paul Reiffel in place as the fourth umpire in Guyana on June 27.

Source: bhaskarlive.in

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[ad_1] Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, and Jasprit Bumrah for team India (PC: BCCI/X) The overload of left-arm spinners at the Indian team nets at the Wankhede Stadium two days before the start of the third Test against New Zealand was a compliment to Mitchell Santner. As Indian batsmen did their sessions, sweeps – conventional and reverse – were in vogue, from Virat Kohli to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Washington Sundar. An overseas spinner, who didn’t have a four-for in Tests before this series, out-bowling his more fancied Indian counterparts in Pune was a rarity. Externally, the Indian team management has kept a stiff upper lip even after the series defeat, but deep down, panic seems to have set in. This is an unfamiliar territory for India. For 12 years and 18 series, they were invincible at home. Now, they will be playing the Mumbai Test to avoid a home series whitewash. The last time it happened, against South Africa in 1999-2000, it proved to be seismic. Sachin Tendulkar would soon relinquish captaincy, with Sourav Ganguly taking over. The turn of the century was a period of transition, and upheaval, in Indian cricket. Circa 2024, and the Indian team stands on the cusp of another transition. The hard numbers from the ongoing series have been quite startling. After two Tests, Rachin Ravindra is the highest run-getter, with 247 runs at an average of 82.33. Devon Conway has scored 201 runs at an average of 50.25. As far as India are concerned, Sarfaraz has made 170 runs at an average of 42.50, and that is chiefly down to his 150 in the second innings in the Bangalore Test. Only two other Indians have reached three-figures, over four innings – Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant. Kohli has 88 runs from four innings, while Rohit Sharma has made 62. Moving to spin bowling, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have 12 wickets between them from two Tests. The former’s average is 43.50, while Jadeja has taken his wickets at 37.50 apiece. Santner has 13 scalps from two innings at 12.07. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Team India players in practice in Mumbai (PC: BCCI/X) On the face of it, the third Test is a dead rubber. But playing for World Test Championship (WTC) points makes it hugely important for the hosts. India will play another six Tests before the WTC final next year and they need to win four of them to be certain of their ticket to Lord’s. Not impossible, but at the moment, it looks a tad improbable. The marquee five-Test series Down Under will come on the heels of the ongoing assignment. With an eye on that, India need a turnaround in Mumbai. Another defeat, and negative vibes and sinking morale might accompany the Indian team to Australia.  For Abhishek Nayar, however, every cloud has a silver lining. India’s assistant coach rewound to India’s loss in the 50-over World Cup final last year and then the turnaround at the T20 World Cup. “I think when India lost the World Cup in India, that was a low point in Indian cricket for everyone; for the fans, for the players,” Nayar told reporters. “In the same breath, a few months later, they were T20I world champions.” The assistant coach missed an important point. India played brilliant cricket at the ODI World Cup en route to the final. The title showdown was one bad game. India have been playing poor cricket in the ongoing series against New Zealand. Hardwork on for team India men in Mumbai (PC: BCCI/X) They will have to regroup, and the inspiration should come from the galacticos, Rohit and Kohli. They are out of form and low on confidence. Kohli’s technical tweak – standing on the leg stump line and playing away from his body against the spinners, with DRS at the back of his mind – hasn’t worked well either. Maybe, the veteran duo needs to look back to India’s Test series in Australia in 2003-04 to move forward. India went to that series on the back of a humiliating defeat to the Aussies in the TVS Cup (an ODI tournament) final, with Ricky Ponting predicting a clean sweep Down Under.

In the first Test at the Gabba, with the tourists reeling at 62/3, Ganguly walked out to bat and scored a scintillating 144 off 196 balls. That was the turning point. India went toe-to-toe with Steve Waugh’s all-conquering Australia and the series ended 1-1. The skipper led from the front back then. The current captain and his predecessor should show the way now. Also Read: Playing well more important than losing sleep over nature of pitch The post Mumbai Test: Turnaround or bust for India appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, and Jasprit Bumrah for team India (PC: BCCI/X) The overload of left-arm spinners at the Indian team nets at the Wankhede Stadium two days before the start of the third Test against New Zealand was a compliment to Mitchell Santner. As Indian batsmen did their sessions, sweeps – conventional and reverse – were in vogue, from Virat Kohli to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Washington Sundar. An overseas spinner, who didn’t have a four-for in Tests before this series, out-bowling his more fancied Indian counterparts in Pune was a rarity. Externally, the Indian team management has kept a stiff upper lip even after the series defeat, but deep down, panic seems to have set in. This is an unfamiliar territory for India. For 12 years and 18 series, they were invincible at home. Now, they will be playing the Mumbai Test to avoid a home series whitewash. The last time it happened, against South Africa in 1999-2000, it proved to be seismic. Sachin Tendulkar would soon relinquish captaincy, with Sourav Ganguly taking over. The turn of the century was a period of transition, and upheaval, in Indian cricket. Circa 2024, and the Indian team stands on the cusp of another transition. The hard numbers from the ongoing series have been quite startling. After two Tests, Rachin Ravindra is the highest run-getter, with 247 runs at an average of 82.33. Devon Conway has scored 201 runs at an average of 50.25. As far as India are concerned, Sarfaraz has made 170 runs at an average of 42.50, and that is chiefly down to his 150 in the second innings in the Bangalore Test. Only two other Indians have reached three-figures, over four innings – Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant. Kohli has 88 runs from four innings, while Rohit Sharma has made 62. Moving to spin bowling, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have 12 wickets between them from two Tests. The former’s average is 43.50, while Jadeja has taken his wickets at 37.50 apiece. Santner has 13 scalps from two innings at 12.07. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Team India players in practice in Mumbai (PC: BCCI/X) On the face of it, the third Test is a dead rubber. But playing for World Test Championship (WTC) points makes it hugely important for the hosts. India will play another six Tests before the WTC final next year and they need to win four of them to be certain of their ticket to Lord’s. Not impossible, but at the moment, it looks a tad improbable. The marquee five-Test series Down Under will come on the heels of the ongoing assignment. With an eye on that, India need a turnaround in Mumbai. Another defeat, and negative vibes and sinking morale might accompany the Indian team to Australia.  For Abhishek Nayar, however, every cloud has a silver lining. India’s assistant coach rewound to India’s loss in the 50-over World Cup final last year and then the turnaround at the T20 World Cup. “I think when India lost the World Cup in India, that was a low point in Indian cricket for everyone; for the fans, for the players,” Nayar told reporters. “In the same breath, a few months later, they were T20I world champions.” The assistant coach missed an important point. India played brilliant cricket at the ODI World Cup en route to the final. The title showdown was one bad game. India have been playing poor cricket in the ongoing series against New Zealand. Hardwork on for team India men in Mumbai (PC: BCCI/X) They will have to regroup, and the inspiration should come from the galacticos, Rohit and Kohli. They are out of form and low on confidence. Kohli’s technical tweak – standing on the leg stump line and playing away from his body against the spinners, with DRS at the back of his mind – hasn’t worked well either. Maybe, the veteran duo needs to look back to India’s Test series in Australia in 2003-04 to move forward. India went to that series on the back of a humiliating defeat to the Aussies in the TVS Cup (an ODI tournament) final, with Ricky Ponting predicting a clean sweep Down Under.

In the first Test at the Gabba, with the tourists reeling at 62/3, Ganguly walked out to bat and scored a scintillating 144 off 196 balls. That was the turning point. India went toe-to-toe with Steve Waugh’s all-conquering Australia and the series ended 1-1. The skipper led from the front back then. The current captain and his predecessor should show the way now. Also Read: Playing well more important than losing sleep over nature of pitch The post Mumbai Test: Turnaround or bust for India appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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Indian Cricket Team members receive 'Team of the Year caps ahead of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

Ahead of their start of the T20 World Cup 2024 campaign in the West Indies and the United States, Indian Cricket Team members received ICC awards and Team of the Year caps for their outstanding performance for their national side in recent times.

World No. 1 T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav was facilitated with ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year and T20I Team of the Year cap. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was given the ICC Test Team of the Year cap. Men in Blu skipper Rohit Sharma along with Shubman Gill, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj received the ICC ODI Team of the Year caps and the left-arm spinner Arshdeep Singh got the ICC T20I Team of the Year cap.

India will start their T20 World Cup campaign on June 5 against Ireland at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

Meanwhile, the most-awaited blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan will take place on June 9. They will later play tournament co-hosts USA (June 12) and Canada (June 15) to wrap up their Group A matches.

In the tournament, India will be aiming to end their ICC trophy drought, having last won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. Since then, India has reached the 50-over World Cup final in 2023, semifinal in 2015 and 2019, the title clash of the ICC World Test Championship in 2021 and 2023, T20 WC final in 2014, semifinals in 2016 and 2022 but failed to secure a big ICC trophy.

India will be aiming to win their first T20 WC title since they won the inaugural edition of the tournament back in 2007 in South Africa. In the last edition held in Australia in 2022, India lost to England by 10 wickets in the semifinals.

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

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

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With just one week left until the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 kicks off in the West Indies and USA, extra tickets have been made available! Make sure to secure your spot for this exciting event by purchasing your tickets on the official T20 World Cup website.

Opening Match:

Fixture: USA vs. Canada

Date: June 1

Time: 19:30 (Local Time)

Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas

Additional Ticket Releases:

USA vs Canada: June 1, 19:30, Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas

India vs Ireland: June 5, 10:30, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York

USA vs Pakistan: June 6, 10:30, Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: June 7, 19:30, Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas

India vs USA: June 12, 10:30, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York

India vs Canada: June 16, 10:30, Broward County Stadium, Florida

Ticket Information:

General Admission Tickets:

Sri Lanka vs South Africa: June 3, New York

Exclusive Experiences:

Premium Club and Diamond Club options for an enhanced World Cup experience

Purchase Tickets:

Official T20 World Cup Website

Box offices available in host countries in the West Indies

Facts about ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024:

The Sports ICC T20 World Cup is the premier global event for T20 cricket, the game’s fastest-growing format.

This edition marks the first time the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will feature 20 teams, making it the largest global T20 event ever.

Matches will be held across nine venues, marking the biggest geographical spread in the tournament's history.

England are the defending champions, having won the 2022 edition in Australia.

The USA is hosting an ICC World Cup event for the first time.

The West Indies, co-hosts of the event, have won the T20 World Cup twice (2012 and 2016).

The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, a 34,000-seat modular stadium, is designed to host T20 World Cup matches. It features VIP and hospitality suites, a party deck, and cabanas, setting the stage for the biggest cricket carnival ever.

ICC Travel and Tours packages are available at ICC Travel and Tours.