The Indian team will start its campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024 today. The team will play its first match against Ireland. The captain of Ireland is Paul Stirling and the captain of the Indian team is Rohit Sharma. At the same time, Shaheen Afridi has withdrawn his name from this year’s season of The Hundred. Because the Pakistan Cricket Board has allowed its players to play in only 2 foreign T20 leagues. Let’s know the 10 big news of the world of sports.
Afridi will not play in this season of The Hundred
Shaheen Afridi has withdrawn his name from this year’s season of The Hundred, which has been confirmed by the England Cricket Board itself. This year The Hundred and Global T20 League are being organized at almost the same time, so Afridi has taken this decision. The Pakistan Cricket Board has allowed its players to play in only 2 foreign T20 leagues. Afridi has signed a long contract with Desert Vipers in the IL T20 League to be held in the UAE. In such a situation, Afridi chose the Global T20 League instead of The Hundred as the second T20 league.
There will be a match between India and Ireland today
The Indian cricket team is going to play its first match in the T20 World Cup on 05 June. Where Team India will play against Ireland. This match between the two teams will be organized at the new Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The Indian team is fully prepared before this great match. The Indian team led by Rohit Sharma has a mix of young and experienced players.
Rohit said- I don’t know which pitch I will play on
When Rohit Sharma was asked about the pitch before the match against Ireland, he said that the New York ground has a square pitch of four and we do not know yet which pitch we will play on. On such pitches, bowling becomes as important as batting. We will have to see with which combination we can go on the field. Our focus is on batting, bowling as well as fielding and not on what the opposing team is doing.
ICC issued extra tickets
The ICC has released additional tickets for some of its key T20 World Cup matches, including the match between India and Pakistan here on June 9. The United States and the West Indies are co-hosts of the World Cup. Extra entry tickets have been released for several big matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The ICC has worked closely with partners to release additional tickets and ensure that as many fans as possible can be a part of this historic tournament.
Shivam Dubey benefited from Dhoni’s advice
Shivam Dubey, while talking on Star Sports, said in his statement about Mahendra Singh Dhoni that Mahi bhai has a very important role in my cricket career, he is one of the greatest players. If Mahi bhai gives any advice to a player to improve his game, then it is a big thing for that player. His small advice improved my batting a lot.
England vs Scotland match cancelled
The match between Scotland and England has been cancelled due to rain. Scotland scored 90 runs without loss in 10 overs in the rain affected match due to the brilliant batting of openers Michael Jones (45 not out) and George Munsey (41 not out). England had got a target of 109 runs in 10 overs to win as per Duckworth Lewis rule, but as soon as Scotland’s innings ended, it started raining again and then the match was cancelled.
Netherlands team defeated Nepal by 6 wickets
In the T20 World Cup 2024, the Netherlands team defeated the Nepal team by 6 wickets. After Nepal’s innings was bowled out for 106 runs in 19.2 overs, the Netherlands scored 109 runs for four wickets in 19.4 overs and got two points from this victory. Max O’Dowd batted strongly for the Netherlands. He scored 54 runs with a half-century and played an important role in the team’s victory.
West Indies team announced for Test series
A three-match Test series will be played between West Indies and England in July. The West Indies team has been announced for the Test series. Craig Brathwaite has been made the captain. Players like Jason Holder and Jaden Seals have returned to the team. Whereas Tegnarayan Chandrapal has been shown the way out.
West Indies squad for Test series against England:
Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Alick Athanaze, Joshua da Silva (wicketkeeper), Jason Holder, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Alzari Joseph (vice-captain), Shamar Joseph, Mikail Lewis, Zachary McCuskey, Kirk McKenzie, Gudakesh Moti, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales and Kevin Sinclair.
Novak Djokovic withdrew from French Open due to injury
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open due to a right knee injury, which will cost him the chance to defend the title as well as the top spot in the rankings. French Open organisers said Djokovic has an injury in the ‘media meniscus’ of his right knee. The severity of this injury was revealed during an MRI examination. Djokovic suffered this injury during a match that lasted more than four and a half hours in the fourth round against Francisco Cerundolo, ranked 23rd in the world.
Mayank won the World Junior Chess Championship
International Master Mayank Chakravarty defeated top-rated Indian Grandmaster Pranav Anand in the World Junior Chess Championship to become one of the top four players in the table. Mayank displayed his strategic game brilliantly to defeat his higher ranked opponent. With this win, Mayank has three points after three rounds.
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