After an impressive performance in the IPL 2024 season, Kolkata Knight Riders' all-rounder Ramandeep Singh has been selected for the Indian team for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa. Singh, who sees KKR's Andre Russell as his role model, hopes to have a similar impact for the national team. The 27-year-old also revealed how KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir and Russell helped him improve his game during the IPL.
Despite a spirited half-century by Ramandeep Singh, Afghanistan A emerged victorious in the semifinals of the Emerging Teams Asia Cup T20 tournament, thanks to a dominant opening partnership between Sediqullah Atal and Zubaid Akbari. In the other semifinal, Sri Lanka A also put up an impressive performance, led by Dushan Hemantha's four-wicket haul, to secure their spot in the final against Afghanistan A. Both teams will face off on Sunday in what promises to be an exciting match.
Afghanistan A caused a major upset by defeating India A by 20 runs in the semi-final of the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup. The Afghan opening duo of Zubaid Akbari and Sediqullah Atal set the tone with a huge partnership of 137 runs, followed by an explosive finish by Karim Janat. Despite a valiant effort by India's Ramandeep Singh, they couldn't chase down the mammoth target of 206 set by Afghanistan, securing their spot in the final.
In the highly anticipated opening match of the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders posted a strong total of 208 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Despite a shaky start, KKR's Phil Salt and Andre Russell came to the rescue with their impressive knocks, while T Natarajan led the bowling attack for Hyderabad with 3 wickets. Although KKR's skipper Shreyas Iyer failed to make a mark, the team was able to reach a safe total thanks to performances by Ramandeep Singh and Rinku Singh.