Champions New Zealand have three members in the world team announced by the ICC on Monday, including 12th player Eden Carson, while runners-up South Africa also have three.
Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar reportedly opposed Pandya's World Cup selection due to his form and injuries. However, they allegedly conceded 'under pressure', hinting at the BCCI leadership's strong backing of Pandya as the future T20 leader.
Rovman Powell remained extremely proud of the progress the 'Men in Maroon' have made in the past year.
South Africa boosted their hopes of reaching the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals with a convincing 80-run victory over Scotland in Dubai.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2024. A group of 10 umpires and three match referees are appointed to oversee the marquee event, hosted by Bangladesh in the UAE.
As many as 30 percent of the players picked T20 as the most important format.
Kane Williamson hailed the T20 World Cup's expansion to 20 nations after co-hosts United States beat Pakistan on Thursday
The ball had crossed the boundary ropes but it was deemed dead as Mahmudullah opted for DRS and got the decision overturned.
Former player Ian Smith questioned New Zealand's preparations for the T20 World Cup.
Rishabh Pant stroked a fifty as India trounced Bangladesh by 60 runs.
Vivian Richards visited the Indian team's dressing room and expressed his support for Rohit Sharma & Co.
Posting photos of himself in a hospital bed, Shami said, 'Just had a successful heel operation on my achilles tendon!'
Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden also wants Kohli to bat as much as possible in the powerplay.
The high and consistent viewership numbers across the platform showcase the nation's unwavering passion for the sport, regardless of the format.
Afghanistan rode on a late cameo from skipper Rashid Khan to post 115 for 5 against Bangladesh in their concluding T20 World Cup Super Eight match in St Vincent on Tuesday. His 10-ball 19, which included 3 sixes, enabled the team put up a respectable total after Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran got Afghanistan off to a slow, but steady start.
Rajeev Shukla recalled his conversations with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, revealing that the 'Master Blaster' had expressed confidence that a young Virat Kohli could one day break his major batting records.
The Indian women's team is placed in a tough group alongside Australia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and New Zealand at the T20 World Cup.
Former cricketer Sreesanth feels that without the swashbuckling all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, India wouldn't have lifted the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.
Pat Cummins is the first bowler to register back-to-back hat-tricks at the T20 World Cup.
'When you don't do well, people will have their opinion, which we respect'
Australia to open T20 World Cup defence against New Zealand.
King sustained the injury during his knock of 23 in the West Indies' eight-wicket loss to England in their Super Eight opener in St Lucia on Wednesday.
A 'gutted' David Miller said the T20 World Cup final loss to India was a tough blow for South Africa.
Tanzim Hasan Shakib picked up four wickets as Bangladesh outclassed Nepal by 21 runs.
Images from the T20 World Cup Group B match between Oman and England in Antigua on Friday.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam on Monday said that "we do not feel secure" in sending the national team to India for the T20 World Cup considering the current circumstances.
Bowlers performed brilliantly to calm down some talks about the side's recent issues with the ball.
India need victory big enough to boost its net run-rate (NRR) when they face Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
The White Ferns, runners-up in 2009 and 2010 editions, will meet South Africa in the final on Sunday
Naqvi previously mentioned that a "major surgery" was required in the team after Pakistan's defeat to India
Images from the Women's T20 World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka in Dubai on Wednesday.
'I'm feeling strong. I am feeling fit, and I am feeling ready to go,'
Following his removal from the committee, Riaz took to X and wrote, 'There is a lot I can say but I don't want to be part of the blame games.'
Richards could mentor the team in the World Cup a role fulfilled by former Australian opener, Matthew Hayden in the last two T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 where Pakistan reached the semi-final and final.
The role of outside elements including agents of players and some former players who ran social media campaigns also have not helped ease the simmering tensions in the team.
England will be keen to overcome a lack of ideal preparation due to rain and hit the ground running when they face Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener
India opener Shafali Verma said her no-holds-barred approach goes well with Smriti Mandhana's elegance.
Pakistan cricketers face the risk of having their central contracts reviewed
Jadeja will be expected to play a key role in the T20 showpiece in the United States and West Indies, where the ball is likely to turn.
Head coach Rahul Dravid on Wednesday admitted that Indian players will not get too many chances to play as a group ahead of the T20I World Cup, and said they needed to remain mentally flexible ahead of the marquee event in June.
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