Najmul Hossain Shanto said his side was confident of winning the match against South Africa
The first Test starts on March 31 in Guyana but West Indies will be without Lara and six other leading players because of a contract dispute.
'We sacrificed a lot for the last 10-15 years. Finally we won this award, this trophy'
As many as 30 percent of the players picked T20 as the most important format.
New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney and Rodney Tucker of Australia will be the on-field officials for the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup between India and England
Dabur's performance in the July-September quarter of the current financial year (Q2FY25) was weak but in line with consensus. Consolidated revenue declined 5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) due to a temporary adjustment in General Trade (GT) inventory. Indian revenue declined 7.6 per cent, while international business grew 13 per cent Y-o-Y in constant currency (CC) terms.
His statement was a reiteration of a position he made clear after announcing his T20 retirement after the final in the West Indies in which India defeated South Africa by seven runs.
Rovman Powell remained extremely proud of the progress the 'Men in Maroon' have made in the past year.
All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest form crisis of his career.
ABB reported a weak quarter. Revenue was at Rs 2,910 crore, up only 5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), with operating profit at Rs 540 crore, up 23 per cent and net profit at Rs 440 crore.
Shan Masood to continue as Pakistan Test captain, decision on Babar Azam put on hold
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Statistical highlights of the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup match between South Africa and West Indies in Johannesburg.
It has been 4,302 days since India last lost a Test series at home.
South Africa, who have been hit by injuries to their pacers, finally have something to cheer about with Lungi Ngidi set to make a comeback in their next game against Afghanistan on June 15.
England were in command on 30/1 at tea after bowling West Indies out for 121 on the opening day of the first Test.
West Indies edged out South Africa by three wickets in their World Twenty20 Super 10 thriller on Friday at Nagpur to book their spot in the semi-finals from Group One. Requiring nine runs off the last over, all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite smashed a six off Kagiso Rabada to seal a famous victory for the Caribbean side. The Proteas are most-likely knocked out of the tournament and will now have to beat Sri Lanka by a handsome margin and hope that England lose to them on Saturday to qualify for the semi-finals.
Reliance Industries on Saturday said it was looking at acquiring oil and gas fields in the Middle East and west Africa.
The 33-year-old from Uttar Pradesh emphasised the need for India to focus on bowling all-rounders.
Suryakumar's decision-making and awareness was also applauded by India's fielding coach T Dilip.
Dar also said Pakistan views Russia as an important player in the West, South and Central Asia, and strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia remains an important priority for Pakistan's foreign policy.
South Africa and India have advanced as the two other teams unbeaten in the group stage though both had their struggles in the United States leg of the tournament.
Out of six finals played, India have won three World titles, including two ODI World Cups (1983 and 2011) and one T20 World Cup in 2007.
Australia completed a six-wicket victory within two days in the first Test against South Africa on Sunday as the Proteas crumbled on a green Gabba wicket that played straight into the home bowlers' hands.
New Zealand can become only the second team to inflict a series whitewash on India in their backyard.
USA's aggressive batting approach, as highlighted by batsman Steven Taylor, is a threat to any opponent. However, their bowling attack, which can lack discipline at times, might be vulnerable against the Windies' powerful batting lineup that includes Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, and Powell himself.
South Africa beat West Indies by one run to win their two-match Twenty20 series 2-0 after an exciting final over.
This T20 World Cup promises to be a heart-stopping rollercoaster ride.
The 20 league matches will be split between Dubai and Sharjah with the semi-finals slated for Dubai and Sharjah on October 17 and 18 respectively. The final will be played in Dubai.
A suspected case of mpox infection has been reported from Malappuram district of Kerala after a man who recently returned from Dubai showed symptoms of the disease.
No team is assured of a semifinal berth and England will need to defeat USA by either 10 runs or at least an over to spare to stay in contention for the semifinals.
'Communist China continues to aggressively expand its domain in the Indo-Pacific region.' 'It's crucial for the USA to continue its support in countering these malicious tactics.' 'India, along with other nations in the region, is not alone.'
It is not a part of the current public health emergency reported by WHO which is regarding clade 1 of mpox, it underlined.
Images from the ICC Champions League Group B match between South Africa and West Indies.
Australia took 90 minutes to complete formalities, with Michael Neser and Mitchell Starc sharing five of the last six West Indies wicket.
Steve Smith hasn't enjoyed an ideal start in his new role as as opener, with 171 runs from four Tests at an average of 28.
Before the IPL Auction 2025, Rediff.com delves into the top 10 most expensive players in IPL history, exploring their impact on the game and the factors that have made them so valuable.
The 15-member squad of the Indian team which won the T20 World Cup will take home Rs 5 crore each.
South Africa dug deep to deny Australia a 3-0 series sweep with a battling draw in the rain-disrupted third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, finally finding some fight on the final day of a miserable tour.
India will start their T20 World Cup campaign on June 5 against Ireland at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
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