Afridi said Rohit instils a sense of self-belief in his team with his aggressive style of play.
Australia bring an ageing squad and a few players short of fitness to the T20 World Cup but will have the same easygoing confidence
The West Indies, led by Andre Russell, delivered a top-class bowling performance to dismiss the United States for 128 in their crucial Super Eights Group 2 clash of T20 World Cup in Barbados on Friday.
India secured their second Twenty20 World Cup title with a dramatic seven-run win over South Africa in the final in Barbados.
David Miller smashed a 34-ball 46 under pressure and Parvinder Awana scalped three wickets as Kings XI Punjab notched up a four-wicket victory over Barbados Trident in the Oppo Champions League twenty20 in Mohali.
Markram hoped that this would be the first of more finals to come, in particular when South Africa host the 50-over Cricket World Cup in 2027.
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade has been reprimanded by the ICC for "showing dissent at an umpire's decision" during his side's win over England in the T20 World Cup
The Proteas were in the hunt but in the end, fell just short in a chase of 176.
As many as 30 percent of the players picked T20 as the most important format.
Former Indian cricketer Sarandeep Singh believes India's bowling attack holds the key to victory in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa
It turned out to be a memorable evening for the players, many of whom experienced such a rapturous welcome for the first time in their lives.
The legendary fast bowler said it is the worst he has ever seen in the West Indies.
Prasar Bharati on Monday announced that it will telecast the ongoing T20 World Cup, the Paris Olympics and Wimbledon on its DD Sports channel.
On a batting-friendly surface, West Indies produced a clinical bowling spell to restrict the USA to 128.
Jasprit Bumrah, was captured in an adorable video beaming as he greeted his wife Sanjana Ganesan and their son Angad at the Kensington Oval ground in Barbados.
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott was disappointed with the shot selection of his batters in their defeat by India in Thursday's T20 World Cup Super Eight match.
'Australia skipper Marsh not ready to bowl for start of World Cup'
IMAGES from the Group 1 Super 8 match, played between India and Afghanistan, in Barbados, on Thursday.
All-rounder Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia in the upcoming T20 World Cup to be held in the Americas next month.
Rohit Sharma said the feeling of winning the World Cup that ended India's decade-long drought in global tournaments could not be described in words.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called up Rishabh Pant's mother when the star wicketkeeper-batter was recuperating from his injuries after a car crash and had told doctors to treat him abroad if required.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes experienced all-rounder Ben Stokes made the "right decision" to withdraw from the T20 World Cup.
India will open their Super 8 campaign in Bridgetown, Barbados, against Afghanistan on June 20, followed by games against Bangladesh (June 22, Antigua) and Australia (June 24, St Lucia).
Suryakumar's decision-making and awareness was also applauded by India's fielding coach T Dilip.
Australia might experiment in the group stage to find their best XI. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa will play a crucial role while left-arm spinner Ashton Agar is also expected to be in the mix.
The run-up to the marquee event has been chaotic to say the least with change in captaincy, shuffling of the top-order and players coming out of retirement.
Dravid praised Rohit's growth as leader, Virat Kohli's dedication
Outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid expressed his confidence in India's ability to win their first ICC trophy in over a decade
'We are prepared. Afghanistan are a very dangerous side'
Aakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli can rediscover his form if he shows patience at the crease
They have been clubbed in Group B where they also face Australia, Namibia and Oman.
With head coach Rahul Dravid watching on, Kuldeep was bowling to an imaginary field against Rohit, who was beaten by the left-armer at the start of the session.
Rohit has overtaken former skipper Dhoni as the most successful T20I captain with 49 wins in 62 matches.
Will India bring in Sanju Samson for the struggling Shivam Dube?
India will attempt to end its title drought against a South African side, which is unfamiliar with the winning feeling at major events.
Rain forced abandonment of the T20 World Cup clash between England and Scotland here on Tuesday with both teams sharing a point each.
High praise for Cafe A LA Mer from Kohli, who owns a couple of swanky restaurants in India and is very particular about his diet.
'For the first semi-final on 26 June, 60 minutes will be available at the end of the day's play with the remaining 190 minutes scheduled for 2pm on 27 June.'
PBKS' Livingstone returns to England to address knee niggle ahead of T20 WC
India captain Rohit Sharma says winning the T20 World Cup trophy on Saturday was something the team badly wanted.
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