T20I World Cup
Suryakumar Yadav should be in India's playing XI for T20 World Cup: Ponting
The Australian great has seen Yadav from close in his early years in Mumbai during the Indian Premier League (IPL), and feels the Indian selectors should include the middle-order batter in the playing XI for the ICC T20 World Cup Down Under. "He's a very, very exciting player and I'm sure someone that's going to find himself in their team, not just their squad," Ponting said on The ICC Review.
ICC needs to put more time in ensuring survival of ODI, Test cricket: Kapil Dev
The growth of franchise T20 leagues has raised a serious question marks over the future of ODI cricket, and concerns for its future down the line, including Test cricket. The ODI retirement of England Test captain Ben Stokes due to a jam-packed unsustainable schedule has raised even further doubts about the future of 50-over game.
CLOSE-IN: Cricket is on a tricky wicket
Cricket as a game in the very early days was seen as one that characterised the values of life, played in the spirit that embodied teamwork, healthy competition, respect for the opponent and players. The game of cricket gradually became a sport that brought about a sort of national pride and, therefore, winning became an important ingredient in the final outcome. Emotions of the fans and followers made cricketers into warriors fighting a battle for supremacy.However, the very ingredient of the rules and regulations and the culture and character that cricket stood for, overcame the savagery and crude behaviour that had ingrained itself into many of the other sports.
IND v WI: Hardik Pandya captains in fifth T20I as India win toss, elect to bat first
Both India and West Indies have made four changes to their playing elevens from Saturday's match at the same venue, where India won by 59 runs to seal the series and making Sunday's game a dead rubber, giving both teams a chance to test their bench strength. After winning the toss, Pandya said that Rohit, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are rested from the fifth T20I.
Suryakumar's 360-degree game makes it incredibly difficult for opposition to defend the field: Styris
The latest exhibit of it came in India's seven-wicket victory over West Indies in Basseterre, St Kitts, where on a tricky pitch, Suryakumar opened the batting alongside captain Rohit Sharma (retired hurt on 11 due to back spasm) and made a fine 44-ball 76 for the visitors to hunt down 165 with an over to spare. Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris has been in awe of Suryakumar's batting exploits and pointed out that his 360-degree game is making life extremely tough for opposition to defend runs in the field.
Asia Cup 2022 schedule announced, India to face Pakistan on August 28
The schedule for the 15th edition of the Asian tournament was officially announced by Jay Shah, chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Twitter. Ten out of the thirteen games including the final on September 11 are set to be played in Dubai, with the rest to take place in Sharjah. UAE, Kuwait, Singapore and Hong Kong will play a qualifying round with the winner joining India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh in the main tournament.
India's second T20I against West Indies to start at 10pm IST due to delay in significant luggage arrival
As per the previous schedule, the match at Warner Park was to begin at 8pm IST and 10:30am local time. "Due to circumstances beyond CWI's control, there have been significant delays in crucial team luggage arriving into St Kitts from Trinidad." "As a result, today's match 2nd Goldmedal T20 Cup match is due to start at 12:30 pm (11:30am Jamaica/10pm India).
1st T20I: India thrash West Indies by 68 runs, take 1-0 lead in series
A brilliant half-century by captain Rohit Sharma (64 off 44) and final flourish by Dinesh Karthik (41 not out off 19) propelled India to 190/6 in 20 overs, after they were invited to bat first. Apart from Rohit and Karthik, Suryakumar Yadav (24 off 16) was the other main contributor with the bat for India. On the other hand, Alzarri Joseph (2/46), Jason Holder (1/50), Akeal Hosein (1/14), Keemo Paul (1/24), Obed McCoy (1/30) were the wicket-takers for West Indies.
1st T20I: Rohit's fifty takes India to 190/6 against West Indies
Apart from Rohit, Dinesh Karthik (41 not out off 19) and Suryakumar Yadav (24 off 16) were main contributors with the bat for India, who were invited to bat first. On the other hand, Alzarri Joseph (2/46), Jason Holder (1/50), Akeal Hosein (1/14), Keemo Paul (1/24), Obed McCoy (1/30) were the wicket-takers for West Indies. Brief scores: India 190/6 (Rohit 64, Karthik 41 not out; Alzarri Joseph 2/46 ) in 20 overs vs West Indies
1st T20I: West Indies win toss, opt to bowl first against India
Alzarri Joseph is making his T20I debut for West Indies while Shimron Hetmyer, who was not part of the ODIs returned back into the team, for this game. "Going to bowl first. Maybe there's something in the pitch. Nice to know what you're chasing. Looking forward to this series. We enjoy the format. We like to entertain.
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