The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has announced the final 17-member squad for the 4th T20 World Cup for the Blind, set to be held in Lahore and Multan, Pakistan starting from November 22 to December 3, 2024. India, who has won three consecutive titles, is ready to face their rivals, Pakistan once again in the tournament. The team has undergone 12 days of selection trials and is currently training in Gurugram, pending an NOC from the Ministry of External Affairs. CABI's chairman and president are confident in the team's skills and hope for a positive response from the ministry.
Namibia National Cricket Team to Compete in 2024 Twenty20 World Cup
The Namibian national cricket team has qualified for the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup, which will be held in India. This is the first time that Namibia has qualified for the tournament.
Namibia secured its spot in the World Cup by finishing as runners-up in the 2022 Africa Twenty20 Cup. The team defeated Uganda in the final by 5 wickets.
David Wiese, the captain of the Namibian team, said that he is proud of his team for qualifying for the World Cup.
"It is a dream come true for us," Wiese said. "We have worked hard for this and we are very excited to represent our country at the World Cup."
Namibia will be one of 16 teams competing in the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup. The tournament will be held from October 11 to November 13, 2024.
India National Cricket Team to Defend Title in 2024 Twenty20 World Cup
The Indian national cricket team will be looking to defend its title at the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup. India won the tournament in 2023, defeating Pakistan in the final.
India will be one of the favorites to win the tournament again in 2024. The team has a strong batting lineup led by Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul. India also has a talented bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Ravindra Jadeja.
The 2024 Twenty20 World Cup will be the ninth edition of the tournament. The tournament was first held in 2007, and India has won the title once (in 2023).
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After an injury setback during the first Twenty20 International against West Indies, England's Reece Topley was seen smashing a chair in frustration, leading to a 15% penalty in his match fee. The left-arm quick suffered a knee injury while bowling and was forced to leave the field, missing the second match. This incident highlights the frustration and impact of injuries on players in high-pressure sporting events.
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