In what marks the end of an era for Indian cricket, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja have announced their T20I retirement. However, their timing couldn't have been more perfect, giving the selectors and the incoming team management enough time to plan ahead for the 2026 T20 World Cup at home. While finding replacements for these three match-winners will take time, the transition phase will begin with the second-string Indian team facing Zimbabwe in five T20Is from July 6.
India's fielding coach T Dilip has praised Suryakumar Yadav for his outstanding catch in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Dilip credited Yadav's decision-making and awareness for the game-changing catch, where he showed excellent control while catching the ball near the ropes and then releasing it while keeping himself in play. Dilip also spoke about the team's strong bond between experienced and young players and the hard work put in by the players and the coaching staff.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to thank cricketer Ravindra Jadeja for his exceptional performances in T20 matches. This comes after Jadeja announced his retirement from T20 Internationals following India's victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. Modi praised Jadeja for his all-rounder skills and wished him the best for his future endeavors.
In a thrilling semi-final match at the Providence Stadium, India captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a half-century, while Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya's cameos added crucial runs to the total. However, England's bowlers, especially Chris Jordan with three wickets, kept the match on edge until the end. In the end, a late flourish from Ravindra Jadeja helped India post a competitive total of 171/7.
In what is expected to be a thrilling start to the T-20 World Cup 2024, India and Ireland will lock horns in the opening match on Wednesday. India, led by Rohit Sharma and supported by strong all-rounders like Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, will be looking to kick off their campaign with a win. However, they will need to be cautious against Ireland, who recently defeated Pakistan on their home turf. For viewers in India, the match will be broadcasted on Star Sports in Hindi, English and regional languages, while live streaming will be available on Disney+Hotstar.
In a dominant performance by India's bowling attack, the spin trio consisting of Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja proved to be a formidable force against Afghanistan in the Super 8 fixture. With their unique combination of left-arm spinners, including the versatile Axar Patel, the trio successfully choked the Afghan chase, leading India to a 47-run victory. Patel credits their active communication and adaptability to different situations as key factors for their success, while also highlighting the quality of India's overall bowling attack as a major advantage.
Indian left-arm spinner Axar Patel and pacer Arshdeep Singh have credited their success at the T20 World Cup to the hands-off approach taken by India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey towards Jasprit Bumrah. With Bumrah dominating the headlines, Patel and Singh also shared their individual strategies and mindsets while bowling on different pitches and situations during the tournament. The presence of three left-arm spinners in the Indian team - Patel, Singh and Ravindra Jadeja - has also proved to be an advantage for the team, as they communicate well and adapt their bowling strategies based on the current situation.
Afghan cricket board CEO reveals that former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja, who served as a mentor for the team during their successful run at the 2023 ODI World Cup, refused to accept any payment for his services. Despite multiple attempts, Jadeja insisted that the team's success was reward enough for him. Jadeja, who played 196 ODI matches for India, helped Afghanistan upset powerhouse teams like England and Pakistan before their hopes were dashed by Glenn Maxwell's record-breaking performance.
India's captain Rohit Sharma is pleased with the team's performance in their warm-up match against Bangladesh, which they won by 50 runs. One standout player in the match was Ravindra Jadeja, who not only performed well but also generated a controversial moment for commentator Sanjay Manjrekar. During Jadeja's batting, Manjrekar joked that he shouldn't talk about the all-rounder, a reference to their past issues. However, Manjrekar's comments could land him in trouble once again.
Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer believes that Hardik Pandya's role as an all-rounder will be crucial for India's success in the T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. He compared his role to that of Yuvraj Singh in India's triumph at the ICC World T20 in 2007 and expressed confidence in all-rounders like Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja. Jaffer also shared his playing XI for the upcoming match against Ireland.