Indian cricket stars Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana bring home prestigious ICC Cricketer of the Year awards for 2024. Bumrah's sensational performance in the Test format, including his Player of the Series award in Australia, earns him the top honor in the men's category while Mandhana's impressive ODI stats make her a standout in women's cricket. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai is named ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year for his all-round contributions.
India's leading T20I wicket-taker, Arshdeep Singh, has been announced as the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024. The left-arm pace bowler was instrumental in India's victory at the T20 World Cup 2024 and has established himself as one of the top performers in the format. He beat out tough competition from players such as Sikandar Raza, Travis Head, and Babar Azam to earn the prestigious award. Keep up with all the latest news and updates on India's top cricketers by following KT on WhatsApp Channels.
The PCB has submitted a draft schedule to the ICC to host the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy entirely in Pakistan, with a potential India-Pakistan match in Lahore on 1 March. The BCCI's approval remains a major hurdle, but there is hope that the Men in Blue will finally cross the border for the event. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is optimistic about the participation of all eight teams, and has made plans to facilitate Indian fans' entry on tourist visas.
Indian cricket team's tremendous performance at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final match against England has garnered immense praise from Bollywood celebrities. Ajay Devgn, Ayushmann Khurrana, Abhishek Bachchan, and Varun Dhawan took to social media to congratulate and wish the Men in Blue as they advance to the T20 WC 2024 final. With passionate tweets and posts, the stars have expressed their confidence in Team India's ability to bring home the coveted trophy.
As India takes on Australia in the Super Eights Match 11 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, all eyes will be on the men in blue as they aim to continue their dominance over their opponents. With a favorable head-to-head record and an impressive performance in their previous outing, India will look to continue their winning streak against a struggling Australian team. Key players to watch out for include Pat Cummins, who has been in stellar form with the ball for Australia.
Pakistan wicket-keeper batter, Azam Khan, has been facing criticism for his weight and fitness issues while playing for the Men in Green. Despite being included in the team for his six-hitting prowess, Azam's T20I record has been pretty bleak with only 88 runs in 13 matches. During the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024, he was once again targeted by fans for his struggles behind the stumps and his weight. This has raised concerns about body-shaming in the cricketing world and the impact it can have on players' mental health.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in 2024, with star batter Babar Azam leading the team. The Men in Green will be looking for redemption after their loss in the 2022 T20 World Cup final. One notable absence from the squad is senior pacer Hasan Ali, while veteran players Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim make a comeback. The team will face off against arch-rivals India on June 9 in the group stage.
The Australian U-19 team took down India in the final of the ICC U-19 World Cup, handing the Men in Blue their third consecutive loss in final matches. Despite efforts from Adarsh Singh and Murugan Abhishek, India struggled against Australia's disciplined bowling attack, with 7 batters dismissed for single digits. Australia's Harjas Singh and Oliver Peake led the team to a score of 253/7, the highest in U-19 World Cup finals. Stay tuned for live scores and updates on IND vs AUS.