T20 World Cup 2022
T20 World Cup: Important to not get ahead of ourselves, says Rohit ahead of semifinal against England
India entered the semifinals as the toppers from Group 2 in Super 12s and will be meeting England in a knockout match of the T20 World Cups for the first time at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. "It's important to not get ahead of ourselves and we do understand as well that we have to play good cricket to win that game, which we have done in this tournament.
T20 World Cup: Trying to give Malan, Wood as much time as possible to be fit for semis, says Buttler
Left-handed batter Malan limped off the field in the 15th over after pulling up as he chased a ball to the boundary in England's last Group 1 match against Sri Lanka at Sydney. He was padded up to bat as England suffered a wobble in the latter part of their chase, but was eventually not needed as the total was successfully chased down to book their semifinal spot.
T20 World Cup: De Villiers predicts India to win final against Pakistan, but says England will be a big test in semis
"I would like to see India win, obviously against Pakistan, it is the biggest final in the town. India's biggest obstacle I think will be the semifinal," de Villiers told the media on the sidelines of a press conference to announce the Last Man Stands India Super League to be held in March next year. However, the Royal Challengers Bangalore legend feels England will pose a big test for India in Thursday's semifinal clash.
T20 World Cup, Semifinal 1: Resurgent Pakistan, clinical New Zealand lock horns at SCG for berth in final
The Babaz Azam-led side lost their first two matches of the T20 World Cup against India and Zimbabwe and were on the verge of getting knocked out. However, they performed when it mattered, got a lifeline and now have a golden opportunity to go all the way in the tournament.
Rohit Sharma suffers forearm injury, seen moving around with an icepack: Report
A report in crictracker.com said on Tuesday that an ice pack was strapped to the charismatic opener's right arm. The report said Sharma then left the training arena to watch the proceedings from the sidelines before returning for practice. The 35-year-old still seemed to be in "deep discomfort", said the report. "Rohit Sharma was facing the Indian team's throw-down expert S. Raghu at the Adelaide Oval as a part of the regular practice drills.
When players start taking key decisions and coach watches it spells disaster, believes Aussie great Simon O'Donnell
The 59-year-old veteran of 87 ODIs and six Tests has also expressed serious doubts over McDonald's ability to lead the national side. McDonald was appointed head coach -- first on an interim basis and then in the long term -- by Cricket Australia (CA) after Justin Langer stepped down from his role as a short-term, six-month stint wasn't agreeable to him.
Suryakumar has the access shots and innovations needed in T20 cricket: Pakistan coach Hayden
With T20 cricket fast becoming a power-hitters' game and players from Australia, England and the West Indies supposedly having the edge when it comes to crossing the boundary ropes, Hayden when asked if subcontinent batters were at a disadvantage in the shortest format, cited Suryakumar's example of being a complete T20 batter.
T20 World Cup: Irrespective of patchy form, Babar-Rizwan pair to open for Pakistan in semifinal, says Hayden
While Azam and Rizwan are Pakistan's number one opening pair, their below-par showing here has prompted experts to ask the team management to push the captain down the batting order, but Hayden said their experience of soaking up the pressure in big-match situations makes them the ideal candidates to open the innings. "Babar and Rizwan rightly are a number one combination.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Abdul Qadir and Charlotte Edwards inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame
The three newest inductees will be honoured in a special ceremony, which will take place prior to the start of play at the first semifinal of the Men's T20 World Cup at the Sydney Cricket Ground on November 9.
T20 World Cup: Despite winning ugly, England could be peaking at right time, says Moeen Ali
However, England are yet to put up a complete performance in the 2022 Men's T20 World Cup as they had lost to Ireland by five runs. The abandoned match against arch-rivals Australia too made things difficult for them. Their batting is one of the elements that has not clicked much and is the main reason for the rough ride in Australia.
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