India's star cricketer, Rohit Sharma, has followed in teammate Virat Kohli's footsteps by announcing his retirement from T20 internationals after winning the T20 World Cup for India. In a post-match press conference, Rohit shared his emotional decision, stating that this was his last game and the perfect moment to say goodbye after achieving his dream of lifting the T20 World Cup trophy - making him only the second Indian captain to do so after MS Dhoni. Fans and experts alike express their shock and admiration for Rohit's decision, as the country celebrates another T20 victory.
Kapil Dev, the former captain of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team and current President of the Professional Golf Tour of India, has praised Rohit Sharma's captaincy ahead of India's T20 World Cup semi-final against England. He compared Rohit to Virat Kohli, stating that Rohit knows his limitations and keeps the entire team happy, while also highlighting the importance of a captain who puts the team first. However, Kapil's comments have sparked a debate between fans on social media, with some pointing out that such comparisons may harm the team's unity.
Sunil Gavaskar, a former India great and cricket commentator, sparked controversy on social media with his contrasting analysis of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's dismissals in the T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh. While he praised Rohit's selflessness and team-first approach, he was critical of Kohli's dismissal. This led to a backlash from fans, who called out Gavaskar for being biased and a hypocrite. Many criticized his comments and accused him of creating a rift between fans and players.
As the T20 World Cup enters the Super 8 stage, the Indian team is confident in its ability to adapt to the conditions ahead of its match against Afghanistan. The pitch at Kensington Oval may favor India's batters, who will look to take advantage after being constrained in earlier games. Players like Suryakumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant will aim to showcase their skills against spin bowling, with India possibly making changes to its lineup to best utilize the conditions.
Despite being unbeaten in the tournament, India's final group match against Canada had to be abandoned due to persistent rain and a wet outfield. This result has secured India's spot in the Super Eight round, along with the United States, while Pakistan, Canada, and Ireland have been eliminated. The match was delayed multiple times before the umpires finally called it off, leaving fans disappointed.
The long-standing rivalry between India and Pakistan in world cricket will once again take center stage as the two teams face off in a highly-anticipated T20 World Cup clash in New York. This will be their first meeting in the format since their thrilling encounter at the MCG in 2022, where India emerged victorious. While India comes into this game with a convincing win over Ireland, Pakistan suffered a surprise defeat to the USA in their opening match. The match is set to be a nail-biting affair as both sides have a lot to prove and the history between the two teams in T20 World Cups makes for a fascinating record to look at.
The Indian cricket team is gearing up to face their toughest opponent, Pakistan, in the T20 World Cup 2024. After a convincing victory against Ireland, the team is now focused on preparing for the deadly pace attack of Pakistan. In order to acclimatize themselves to the challenging conditions, the Indian team converted a few practice pitches to abrasive ones with cracks. While their South African counterparts chose to avoid potential injuries, the Indian batters, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, embraced the challenge and trained rigorously.
Former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth has shared his chosen playing XI for India's opening match of the T20 World Cup against Ireland next month. The two-time World Cup winner has excluded wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson and all-rounder Shivam Dube from his strongest XI, opting instead for youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the innings with Rohit Sharma. However, Sreesanth has backed the selection of two frontline spinners and Arshdeep Singh in the pace department.
The Indian Men's T20 World Cup team surprised their fans by starting their warm-up game against Bangladesh with Sanju Samson as the opener alongside Rohit Sharma. This resulted in speculation about the team's potential change in opening pair for the upcoming tournament. India ultimately won the toss and chose to bat, but not before losing Samson early on. Despite the loss, this match serves as an opportunity for India to adapt to the conditions before their first official game.
Sanjay Manjrekar shared his expert opinion on India's probable XI for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal's impressive performances, Manjrekar believes that the experienced duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will open the batting for India. He also emphasized the need for Rishabh Pant to be in the playing XI, stating that India needs their big-match players to perform in crucial games. In the end, Manjrekar chose all-rounder Shivam Dube over Jaiswal in the team's probable lineup.