T20 Cricket

Virat Kohli, who was the leading run-scorer in the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup, and Rohit Sharma, who led the team to ten straight wins in the same competition, are expected to play crucial roles in the T20 World Cup in West Indies and the USA from June 1-29, 2024.

India claimed victory by seven wickets in a match that concluded within just one and a half days, marking a total of 107 overs (642 balls) being bowled throughout the entire game.

Despite South Africa starting Day Two still trailing by 36 runs, Aiden Markram's remarkable century of 106 off 103 balls provided them with a lead.

For India Women, bowling all-rounder Shreyanka Patil made her ODI debut, receiving her cap from captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Smriti Mandhana returned to the lineup, replacing Shafali Verma, while Shreyanka Patil came in for Saika Ishaque, and Kim Garth took the place of Megan Schutt for Australia.

For Team India, Jadeja's possible comeback symbolizes a resurgence of strength and vitality ahead of the crucial second Test.

In 2021, they promised a lot, but defeats to Pakistan and New Zealand brought their campaign to an early exit.

Over the next month and a half, Rohit and the Indian team sizzled with performances in all facets of the game and captured the imagination of everyone. Their road to this World Cup was full of uncertainty and injuries to key players.

The match, which held promise for Pakistan, was marred by controversial umpiring decisions, casting a shadow over the proceedings.

As the cricketing world grapples with the aftermath, the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA looms large, presenting a formidable challenge for Indian cricket.

Despite a missed opportunity when Aiden Markram dropped a chance from Jaiswal early on, South Africa swiftly took charge.