Ajit Agarkar's tenure as India's chief selector has been defined by bold decisions, tough calls and India reaching multiple ICC finals during his three-year stint.
Sanju Samson, a strong contender for the US and Caribbean tour, faces competition due to his usual batting position at No. 3 for Rajasthan Royals.
After the results of the Africa Qualifier, the slots for the 20 participating teams have been filled.
West Indies will need their all-round firepower against a rampaging South Africa in their must-win final Super Eight clash.
'India-Pakistan match, if it does not happen, no big deal. Honestly, for a long time now, the actual game has never lived up to the hype and the drama we built up before the match.'
'To be honest, I am little bit lost for words, it has been a great tournament. First time for me in a World Cup and we have won it.'
'If and when he gets an opportunity in these games, he has to do it with India colours on.' 'We know he has got the experience, so this becomes extremely vital.'
At the end of it all, Dravid's one-year report card doesn't paint a rosy picture and a meticulous planner like him will sit back and think hard about the tough calls he might need to take before the ODI World Cup in a year's time.
Shikhar Dhawan believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will have enough match practice to be in top form for the 2027 World Cup, despite reduced match frequency.
'He (Kohli) is one of the best players, and we will plan against him as well'
More than eight years after Carlos Brathwaite's four sixes at Eden Gardens gave them their second T20 world title, a wounded West Indies will look to redeem themselves at home when they begin their campaign in the event's ninth edition by taking on Papua New Guinea, in Georgetown on Sunday.
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Dube emerged player of the series against Afghanistan for his 124 runs and two wickets, and Dravid was excited to have an all-rounder option to consider.
Joginder Sharma bowled a memorable final over to help India edge Pakistan by five runs in a thrilling final and win the inaugural T20 World Cup in Johannesburg in 2007.
Papua New Guinea seals ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 berth
Rohit & Co. eye better batting show against USA
The national selection committee is unlikely to blood any rookie IPL performer during the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas but a couple of tried-and-tested faces might have to brace up for disappointment when the squad is finalised by the end of this month.
He has had four back stress fractures in five years, most recently in 2018, which led him to consider retirement.
Virat Kohli's string of low scores would be a concern for India when they play against Canada in their final group match of the T20 World Cup.
England outplayed Pakistan by 114 runs in a dead rubber of the Women's T20 World Cup
Jos Buttler said cricket is lagging behind other sports in real-time coaching after Brendon McCullum used a walkie-talkie during England's T20 WC game.
Two-time champions West Indies and former winners Sri Lanka will have to play the qualifying rounds.
For Kohli, in probably his last three matches as T20 captain of India, one would expect some prudent team selections and it starts with the question of repeatedly ignoring a player of Ashwin's calibre.
Zimbabwe's first match will take place on the second day of the competition against fellow qualifier Ireland in Hobart on October 17.
Indian batters were skittled out for 85 in 15 overs.
Jansen replaces injured Dwaine Pretorius, who fractured his left thumb in the recent series in India.
The decision was taken following a detailed assessment and in consultation with the specialists.
A left-thumb fracture became the cause of Pretorious being ruled out
Hosts USA will face Canada in the opening match on June 1, the ICC announced.
Will Virat Kohli be among the Indian cricketers picked for the T20 World Cup in Australia this October-November?
Saleem, 20, has yet to represent the national team in any format while Rasooli has shown strong form in the Shpageeza Cricket League, Afghanistan's domestic T20 tournament, after recovering from a finger injury.
The PCB said that the change had to be made as Qadir is yet to recover from a hairline fracture
With her knock, Bates became the first batter to score 1000 runs in Women's T20 World Cup.
Arshdeep Singh credits Ricky Ponting for helping him rediscover his rhythm after a match-winning performance against Mumbai Indians.
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Adelaide on Sunday.
England will be wary of any complacency against Afghanistan, especially as the tournament has already seen major upsets with former champions Sri Lanka and twice winners West Indies suffering shock defeats.
The bowling of Sam Curran and Wood, with support from Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes, has carried England through.
For England, it was their second successive game that was affected by rain.
Rahul was all praise for the little gem of a knock from Litton (60 off 27 balls) but said that the Indian team was always confident that they would cross the line.
Fleming once again mentioned Dube's power-hitting which has been a standout factor in his batting.
