In a touching tribute to two of the greatest batters in cricket history, England and New Zealand have announced that the upcoming Test series between the two nations will now be played for a new trophy named after Graham Thorpe and Martin Crowe. The decision was made to honor the legacies of the two iconic players from their respective countries. Crowe, who passed away in 2016, was known for his strategic play and was a prolific scorer against England, making this tribute even more special.
The upcoming bilateral series between England and New Zealand will be named after former English batsman Graham Thorpe as a tribute to the legendary cricketer. The trophy, which will also honor New Zealand's Martin Crowe, will be unveiled before the start of the three-match series. Thorpe, who passed away during the English summer, was known for his grit and determination on the field, making him one of the finest players for England.
The West Indies cricket team will face New Zealand in a highly-anticipated match at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba on June 13th, 2024. With West Indies currently at second place on the points table and New Zealand looking to bounce back from their previous defeat, both teams will be aiming for victory. Keep an eye out for Johnson Charles from West Indies and Matt Henry from New Zealand, as they are expected to be key players in this exciting clash.
In a remarkable upset, Afghanistan's national cricket team shocked tournament favorites New Zealand with an 84-run win in the opening match of the T20 World Cup 2024. Led by opening batsmen Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, Afghanistan posted a formidable score of 159/6, with Gurbaz scoring a brilliant 80 off just 38 balls. In response, New Zealand struggled to find their footing, losing their first wicket on the very first ball and ultimately being bowled out for a mere 75 runs. With this win, Afghanistan remains at the top of their group with 4 points, while New Zealand will need to regroup for their next match against the West Indies.
Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne reveals that the team's hierarchy is considering promoting Steve Smith to open in the upcoming Test series against the West Indies, while all-rounder Cameron Green is slated for a return to the squad. Matt Renshaw is also expected to be included as an extra batsman, replacing the aging Usman Khawaja. Scott Boland will remain as the extra bowler for the series.
Uganda's national cricket team, the Cricket Cranes, has been placed in Group C for the 2024 ICC T20 Men's World Cup alongside hosts West Indies, New Zealand, Afghanistan, and Papua New Guinea. Despite their opponents being higher ranked, Uganda coach Jackson Ogwang remains optimistic and believes that with careful preparation, they can cause major upsets in the tournament. The T20 World Cup, which will feature 20 teams, is scheduled to take place in the United States and West Indies from June 4-30, 2024.
The highly-anticipated T20 World Cup in 2024 has announced its groupings, which includes a major showdown between India and Pakistan. The two teams, along with the USA, Canada, and Ireland, will compete in the group stage starting on June 1, with the final taking place on June 29. India will face off against Ireland in New York on June 5, followed by a highly-anticipated match against arch-rival Pakistan on June 9 at the same venue.