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Even the curator is confused about the NY pitch, says Rohit Sharma
Matches here have seen some pretty meager totals, including the one between India and Ireland, in which the latter was bundled out for less than 100 runs, which the ICC accepted, noting the variation of the pitch. Sharma hammered on the point of general unfamiliarity with the ground. He indicated that they got to visit it only a few times because of washed-out session days.
‘Virat ke jute barabar bhi nahi hai': Former Spinner Kaneria's Blistering Critique of Babar Azam before IND-PAK Clash
Kaneria expressed his opinion, stating, "As soon as Babar Azam scored a hundred the next day you’ll see comparisons with Virat Kohli. Virat k jute k barabar bhi nahi hai."
Pakistan don’t need extra motivation against India, says Gary Kirsten
Speaking to reporters just before his side faced India, Kirsten had this to say: "It's a big game India (versus) Pakistan, there's no need for me to motivate the team anymore. They are well-motivated, they are focused for this game."
‘When you play Pakistan, it is always challenging': Rohit Sharma on Facing Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Making their intent known prior to the all-important game, India captain Rohit Sharma said the team will do everything to put their best foot forward at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.
T20 World Cup 2024: US cricketer Rusty Theron accuses Pakistan's Haris Rauf of ball tampering
The allegations have been brought forth by Rusty Theron, a player in the US cricket team, claiming that Rauf tried to tamper with the ball using his fingernails during the game at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. The Theron call for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to pick up the matter urgently and start investigating has added weight to the matter.
'Some decisions didn't go in my favour': Shreyas Iyer opens up on his omission from T20 World Cup 2024
In the previous ODI World Cup, Iyer emerged as the third highest run-scorer for India, amassing 530 runs at an average of 66.25, which included two centuries and three half-centuries.
T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan trounce New Zealand by 84-run
Sides known for being organized, disciplined, and sharp in the field, New Zealand imploded after winning the toss and electing to bowl first due to the predicted inclement weather. It started with the spilled catch off a straightforward stumping chance, then a botched runout opportunity by keeper Devon Conway, and then a grassed catch off deep backward square leg. All these mistakes allowed Afghanistan's opening batsmen to get their team off to a good start.
Wasim Akram Predicts Tough Road Ahead for Pakistan in T20 World Cup Super-Eight Qualification
The match at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas produced a terrific Super Over climax, with the USA side, playing their first-ever T20 World Cup, coming up with an incredible victory over Pakistan, champions in 2009, to mark one of the most significant victories for men's T20I cricket and one of the biggest upsets in the current tournament.
USA Clinch Thrilling Super Over Victory Against Pakistan in T20 World Cup Group A Encounter
Opting to bowl, USA put up a good performance with the ball to restrict Pakistan to 159/7, but they chased down the target brilliantly to force the game into a Super Over. Nitish Kumar then smashed a boundary off the final ball from Haris Rauf to ensure a tie for USA, who reached 159/3 in their quota of 20 overs.
Maintaining T20 World Cup Matches in New York Amid Pitch Worries: Report
Matches like Sri Lanka all out for 77 runs against South Africa, and India restricting Ireland to just 96 runs, have caused intense scrutiny on the newly introduced drop-in pitches in New York, which showed a bias to bowlers.
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