New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth of England have been named as the on-field umpires for the T20 World Cup final
Defending champions Australia are grappling with injury concerns to three key players, including captain Aaron Finch who is uncertain to lead the side in their crucial T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan on Friday.
India marched into the T20 World Cup semi-finals on Monday as skipper Rohit Sharma's blistering 92 set up a 24-run victory over Australia.
'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.'
New Zealand look to experience and adaptability at T20 showpiece
Also spotted in Jamnagar: Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Rashid Khan, Nicholas Pooran, Dwayne Bravo.
Hardik likely to return for Afghanistan T20Is next month and Dravid's contract to be discussed after South Africa tour, BCCI secretary Jay Shah told media on Saturday.
Ishan Kishan has returned to training, showcasing his dedication in an X video.
Pathum Nissanka on Friday became the first Sri Lanka batter to score a men's ODI double hundred.
Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma hoped the new faces roped in by his side for this edition of the IPL are able to make a mark from the outset as the franchise aims for a record sixth title under new skipper Hardik Pandya.
In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.
The 62-year-old Rajput's appointment comes in the backdrop of UAE failing to make it to the T20 World Cup to be held in the West Indies and the USA this year.
Rashid, 20, who already captains the team in Twenty20 Internationals, will take over from Gulbadin Naib in one-dayers and Rahmat Shah in Tests.
A look at 7 memorable moments of World Cup 2023.
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Australia and Afghanistan in Adelaide on Friday.
It is learnt that the Indian captain's sole focus is on the five Test series against England and he is likely to miss the one-off Test against Afghanistan starting June 14 as he will be busy with his county stint.
Australia's Tim David working 'hard' on leg-spin, looking to find his 'own method'
A look at South Africa's tormented past when they failed to get over the line at key junctures in World Cups.
'My dream was to see them qualify for the T20 World Cup in Australia. This is like icing on the cake'
Naib joins the Capitals for his base price of Rs 50 lakh.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on Sunday praised his bowlers for setting the tone for their eight-wicket win over Afghanistan, which paved the way for their entry into the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
The decision was taken after officials from the BCCI and the Afghanistan Cricket Board met in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Afghanistan would look to shrug off the defeat against Pakistan and return to winning ways when they take on debutants Namibia, who will be eager to continue their dream run in the T20 World Cup, Dubai on Sunday.
'Post the game, Rohit bhai said I played really well and that we'll chat to improve my game in upcoming games. Today I got the opportunity and executed what I had to in bowling'
The weather might steal the spotlight, with rain threatening to wash out the crucial match.
Taking to his social media account, de Villiers expressed his excitement, calling it a 'moment of truth' for the team.
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).
India are placed with Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Group 1 of the Super 8.
This was Sri Lanka's second loss in as many matches, and, as a consequence, they have been knocked out of the tournament.
'Playing after a long time and batting at No. 4 was a bit of pressure for me, but I had one thing on my mind that I had to play my style of cricket.'
Kohli is the man for the big occasion and has been scoring runs consistently across formats, says Harish Kotian.
Afghanistan chief coach Lalchand Rajput on Tuesday said the country's fast-improving cricket team is ready for Test status and will become a top-six side in the next couple of years if given an opportunity at the highest level.
Hosts USA will face Canada in the opening match on June 1, the ICC announced.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has delayed the announcement of its World Cup squad until late May due to fitness and performance issues with some players.
Indian cricket in 2022 was chaotic, to say the least and messy at most of the time both on and off the field.
'That was just unbelievable from Glen Maxwell. Footwork is overrated.'
'He is coming off age and doing what is expected of him and he has done really well for India.'
'India have shown their intent by adding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to their T20I squad.'
Former Pakistan players tore into captain Babar Azam and other players for their poor performance in World Cup 2023.
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