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England head into T20 World Cup title defense with 2-0 series win over Pakistan | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Defending champions England blew away Pakistan by seven wickets at The Oval on Thursday in their final match before commencing their defense of the T20 World Cup title.Pakistan were restricted to a modest 157, largely due to the efforts of leg-spinner Adil Rashid, who claimed 2 for 27, earning him the player-of-the-match award.England’s chase got off to a blistering start with Phil Salt (45) and captain Jos Buttler (39) putting on a rapid 82-run opening partnership in just seven overs.The match concluded with Harry Brook hitting a six off paceman Haris Rauf, who was the standout bowler for Pakistan with figures of 3 for 38. England reached their target with more than three overs to spare.The victory secured a 2-0 win for England in the four-match T20 series after the games at Headingley and Cardiff were washed out.“We have worked hard in training and there is a good feeling around the squad,” Buttler told Sky Sports.“Guys are all stepping up and performing.”Buttler was leading England after his wife gave birth to the couple’s third child following his dashing 84 in the hosts’ 23-run win in the second T20 at Edgbaston.Earlier, Pakistan had made a promising start, reaching 59 for no loss after losing the toss in overcast conditions at The Oval.However, they experienced a collapse, slumping to 86 for 5. The slide began when captain Babar Azam was caught at slip for a well-made 36 off fast bowler Jofra Archer, while fellow England quick Mark Wood claimed two wickets with well-directed bouncers.“It would have been nice to get two more games in to expose a few guys to different situations,” Buttler added.“But we have really good experience in the group and a lot of guys have been playing in the IPL (Indian Premier League), so we are not short of cricket.”England will begin their T20 World Cup campaign against Scotland in Barbados on June 4 while 2009 champions Pakistan will face co-hosts the United States in Dallas two days later.

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Cricket in uncharted territory as T20 World Cup starts in Texas

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Cricket ventures into uncharted territory on Saturday as the first ever major tournament to be staged in the United States gets under way in Texas with the opening game of the T20 World Cup. Cricket in uncharted territory as T20 World Cup starts in Texas A month-long festival of the fastest and most explosive form of the sport which is being shared between venues in Texas, Florida, New York and the Caribbean begins with the US taking on Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium on the outskirts of Dallas on Saturday. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! It marks the opening skirmish of the first ever major International Cricket Council event to be held in part in the United States. While the bulk of the tournament will be played out in the Caribbean, 16 group stage games in the 20-team tournament will be played on American soil, including the highlight of the group stage a clash between India and Pakistan due to be played in Long Island, New York. The rest of the tournament will be held in the West Indies, including the Super Eight stage, the semi-finals and the final, which will be played at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. While cricket is widely played at a recreational level in the United States, with strong presences in all three of the states that have been chosen for games, organisers are realistic about the chances of “converting” mainstream American sports fans. Instead, they expect that the large immigrant communities from cricket-loving backgrounds, including thousands of India fans in particular, will pack the stadiums. “I think, number one, we want to celebrate those that are already fanatical lovers of cricket. They deserve to see the best players in the world come into their backyard and have that chance,” T20 World Cup USA, Inc. chief executive Brett Jones told AFP. “Number two, I think it’s about spiking curiosity in the game,” he said. The ICC also sees the tournament as a launch pad towards the sport’s return to the Olympics for Los Angeles 2028, when the T20 format will be used. Major League Cricket, a T20 tournament, was launched last year and also stands to benefit from any growth in interest in the big-hitting, spectacular shortest form. But it is not only the American market that the ICC is focused upon the expansion of the tournament has opened up opportunities for newer cricket nations to compete on the big stage. In recent years, the sport has been able to expand outside of its traditional strongholds with Ireland and Afghanistan earning places in the 12-strong elite with full Test status. But the ICC see the T20 format as the perfect vehicle for growing the game and this year’s edition will feature three T20 World Cup debutants in the USA, Canada and Uganda. Nepal, Papua New Guinea and Oman are among the other nations who are relatively new to the big stage and who will be looking to make their mark and grab some attention with an upset win. With the teams drawn in four groups of five teams, with just the top two advancing, none of the smaller nations are expected to progress beyond the group stage and there is a danger the pool stage could mainly be a ‘weeding out’ process. India, winners of the first edition in 2007, are the favourites, with their line-up packed with players from the annual Indian Premier League. Australia, winners of the ODI World Cup last year along with the World Test Championship, opted to leave out their veteran batsman Steve Smith but big-hitting David Warner and pacemen Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins provide plenty of experience. Other possible contenders include defending champions England, who will be without the star of their 2022 triumph Ben Stokes, who is managing his fitness after a knee operation. England warmed up for the tournament with a seven-wicket rout of Pakistan in London on Thursday. Co-hosts West Indies won the tournament in 2012 and 2016 and are hoping that they can benefit from familiarity with the surfaces in the region. South Africa, New Zealand and Pakistan will all fancy their chances of making an impact in a tournament which always produces surprises. sev/rcw/dj This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

Dube, Gaikwad and other Indian stars teach “nuts and bolts” of cricket to US diplomats

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New Delhi [India], : As India continues to gear up for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies, some of the Indian star players, including Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and others, gave insights about cricket to US diplomats based in Mumbai. Dube, Gaikwad and other Indian stars teach “nuts and bolts” of cricket to US diplomats The marquee event will kick off on June 1, with the co-hosts, the USA, taking on Canada in the opening match. As the World Cup fever runs high, top India stars Mohammed Siraj, Gaikwad, his wife Utkarsha Pawar, Dube and Jitesh Sharma taught the “nuts and bolts” of cricket to the American diplomats. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! “As they head to the United States for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, Indian cricketers Mohammed Siraj, Utkarsha Pawar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and Jitesh Sharma teamed up to teach our American diplomats the nuts and bolts of cricket. Did our diplomats live up to the challenge,” US Consulate General Mumbai captioned a post on Instagram. Siraj offered tips on bowling, while Gaikwad and Dube helped the diplomats learn the art of batting. At the end of the video, the Indian players and US diplomats wished India the “best of luck” for the upcoming tournament. Last Sunday, the first batch of Indian players, including skipper Rohit Sharma, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and number-one-ranked T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav, left for the United States. At the Mumbai airport, besides skipper Rohit, Bumrah and Suryakumar, head coach Rahul Dravid, batting coach Vikram Rathour, batter Shubman Gill, all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Dube, pacers Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel were also captured. 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. Meanwhile, the most-awaited blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan will take place on June 9. They will later play tournament co-hosts USA and Canada to wrap up their Group A matches. In the tournament, India will be aiming to end their ICC trophy drought, having last won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. Since then, India has reached the 50-over World Cup final in 2023, the semifinals in 2015 and 2019, the title clash of the ICC World Test Championship in 2021 and 2023, T20 World Cup final in 2014 and the semifinals in 2016 and 2022, but has failed to secure a big ICC trophy. India will be aiming to win their first T20 WC title ever since they won the inaugural edition of the tournament back in 2007 in South Africa. In the last edition held in Australia in 2022, India lost to England by 10 wickets in the semifinals. India squad: Rohit Sharma , Hardik Pandya , Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant , Sanju Samson , Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. SirajReserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

Uruguay legend Edinson Cavani announces retirement from international football

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Uruguay’s veteran striker Edinson Cavani has announced his retirement from international football on May 30, Thursday. Cavani, who is currently playing for Boca Juniors, announced his decision on his officil Instagram profile with a lengthy statement. Cavani thanked the team for the lessons he had learnt over the years and said he was blessed to have worn the shirt of the Uruguayan team. The veteran striker would then announce his decision and said he would follow the side and their performances on the field. “My dear celestial: “I just want to thank you for every lesson you made me experience in your process. I don’t want to extend. Today there are few words but deep feelings. Thanks to each of the people who were part of this path for so many years.” “I was and will always be blessed to have worn this shirt to represent what I love most in El Murido, my country. They were undoubtedly many precious years, I would have a thousand things to say, tell and remember, but today I want to dedicate myself to this new stage of my career and give everything where I have to be.” “Today I decide to take a step aside, but I will always follow them with a beating heart, like when it was my turn to go out on the field. With this beautiful t-shirt.” “I send a big hug to all my people. Up the Celeste!” said Cavani. Cavani’s stats for Uruguay Cavani made his debut for the Uruguayan national team on February 6, 2008, in a friendly match against Colombia. Since then, he has been a pivotal figure for his country. Cavani currently ranks as the second-highest goal scorer in Uruguay’s history, with 58 goals, and holds the distinction of being the third most-capped player, having made 136 appearances. Throughout his international career, Cavani has been a consistent performer in major tournaments, including the Copa America and FIFA World Cup. He played crucial roles in Uruguay’s impressive runs, notably their fourth-place finishes in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. A standout moment came during the 2011 Copa America in Argentina, where Cavani played a vital role in Uruguay’s championship victory. He finished as the joint-top scorer of the tournament, underscoring his ability to find the net on the grandest stages of international football. Published On: May 31, 2024

T20 World Cup 2024: Hardik Pandya bowls for an hour in India’s intense New York training

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India had their first training session in New York on Thursday, May 30, before their warm-up match against Bangladesh, scheduled for June 1. Rohit Sharma led India’s training session on the practice pitches of the newly built Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Bright sunshine welcomed the Indian team, which was without Virat Kohli after it rained in the city on Wednesday. T20 World Cup 2024: Full Coverage India were without Virat Kohli as the star batter left for the USA only on Thursday from Mumbai due to delay in paperwork. The former captain is expected to join the team on May 31 and it remains to be seen if he would be available for Saturday’s warm-up match. The highlight of Thursday’s practice session was all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who sweat it out with both bat and ball. Hardik, who joined the team earlier in the week in New York, bowled in the nets for close to an hour, making use of the opportunity to hone his skills and prove his fitness after having not bowled frequently in the IPL for Mumbai. Hardik then padded up and batted in the nets for a long time. Hardik went in last and was seen having chats with batting coach Vikram Rathour, according to Star Sports. 3 hours practice session ðåµGetting used to conditions âï¸Preps on point ðäðûðäðû As #TeamIndia gears up for the ‘Ultimate Prize’, catch an exclusive sneak peek and thrilling highlights from their intense practice session! ðº | Don’t miss #BANvIND warm-up match | SAT 1 JUN, 6 PM onâæ pic.twitter.com/zY6hBIev30 — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 30, 2024 Hardik struggled to get going in the IPL, managing just 216 runs in 14 matches and picking up 11 wickets at an economy rate of close to 11. However, the all-rounder will be expected to play a crucial role in the T20 World Cup with India having picked only 3 frontline pacers in their 15-man squad. ARSHDEEP SINGH AND MOHAMMED SIRAJ BAT Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav were the first two batters to walk into the nets for batting practice. Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik were the ones who bowled at the two highly-rated batters. Interstingly, Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj were sent into bat in the nets before they came out to practice bowling, highlighting India’s keenness on having their tail-enders equipped to hang in there and bat a bit. Meanwhile, all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube and Hardik focused on both their skills in the training session in New York. However, the likes of Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan and Rinku Singh were involved in only light training on Thursday. India will take on Ireland in their first T20 World Cup 2024 match in New York on June 5 before taking arch-rivals Pakistan at the same venue on June 9. Published By: Akshay Ramesh Published On: May 31, 2024 Tune In

Babar Azam closes in on Virat Kohli’s all-time T20I record after completing 4000 runs

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Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam has closed in on star Indian batter Virat Kohli’s all-time T20I record after completing 4000 runs during the 4th T20I against England on Thursday. Babar became only the second batter after Kohli to complete 4000 runs with his 13th run in the fourth T20I at Kennington Oval in London. Kohli reached the milestone in 107 innings, 5 innings quicker than Babar. England vs Pakistan, 4th T20I: Live Updates Babar Azam showcased his batting prowess with a scintillating 36-run innings off just 22 balls. Demonstrating his class and aggressive intent, Babar’s knock included five elegant fours and a towering six, leading to a strikingly high strike rate of 163.64. Babar’s performance was pivotal in Pakistan’s strong start, as he and fellow opener Mohammad Rizwan built a solid foundation with a 59-run partnership for the first wicket. HIGHEST RUN SCORER IN T20IS 1. Virat Kohli – 4037 runs in 117 matches 2. Babar Azam – 4022 runs in 119 matches3. Rohit Sharma – 3974 runs in 151 matches4. Paul Stirling – 3589 runs in 142 matches5. Martin Guptill – 3531 runs in 122 matches Playing his 119th T20I and 112th innings, Babar’s current tally stands at an impressive 4,023 runs, maintaining a robust average of 41.05 and a strike rate of 130.15. This achievement places him amongst the elite in the world of T20 cricket. Babar has registered three centuries and 36 fifties, underscoring his ability to play both anchoring and aggressive roles as the situation demands. Additionally, Babar has become the first and only batter to hit over 400 fours in T20Is, with 432 boundaries to his name, further showcasing his technical finesse and precision. During this match, Babar also surpassed Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma’s tally of 3,974 runs, further cementing his place in the upper echelons of T20 cricket. Despite this achievement, he still trails behind India’s Virat Kohli, who remains the top scorer in T20Is with 4,037 runs at an average of 51.75. Published By: Saurabh Kumar Published On: May 30, 2024

After Sunil Chhetri retirement, Lallianzuala Chhangte ‘doesn’t mind’ being new No.9

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India winger Lallianzuala Chhangte doesn’t mind becoming the new No.9 for the national team to replace the retiring Sunil Chhetri. The Indian captain will be ending his career on June 6, when India will play the World Cup qualifier against Kuwait at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Chhetri has been a pivotal figure in the Indian national team setup for close to 19 years and it will be a big task to replace him. Chhangte has now raised his hand up to replace Chhetri if the team needs him to play the role. Speaking to the reporters, as quoted by PTI, Chhangte said he is ready to play through the middle, and he has the height and attributes to play as a proper No.9. “Of course, I won’t mind if the team wishes for me to play in the center.” “My height and attributes are suited for a proper number 9. Ultimately, it’s God’s decision, but I would not mind if the country needs me in that role,” said Chhangte. Everyone is sad Chhetri announced his retirement on May 16, and Chhangte said that everyone in the team is sad with the news. The winger said that everyone will miss him inside the dressing room and someone will have to take the responsibility to replace him. “Everyone is sad. But looking at all his achievements, we are happy for him as well. We will miss him a lot in the dressing room and what he has done for the country. I hope someone will take responsibility,” said Chhangte. Chhangte also recalled the first time he played for India and Chhetri told him to enjoy the game and be yourself. The winger said it was a privilege to play alongside the legendary striker and want to cherish the training sessions with him. “It was very, very interesting. The first time I played for India, he called me and told me to be myself to enjoy the game. It’s a privilege to play alonside him. I want to cherish every single training session with him,” said Chhangte. India are currently second in Group A but are level on points with Afghanistan and one ahead of Kuwait. Published On: May 30, 2024

Babar Azam becomes second player after Virat Kohli to achieve historic milestone in T20I cricket – India TV

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Image Source : GETTY Babar Azam during the 4th T20I game against England in London on May 30, 2024 Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam scripted history after scoring three runs in the fourth T20I against England at The Oval on Thursday, May 30. Babar became the first Pakistani cricketer to record 4,000 runs in T20I cricket history and the second after India’s Virat Kohli. The in-form batter missed Virat Kohli’s all-time record for the most runs in the shortest format by just 14 runs. Babar has scored 4,023 runs in 112 T20I innings and will battle with Kohli for the top spot in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Babar surpssed Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma in the top run-getters chart after scoring 32 runs in the second T20I against England. First and third matches of the series were washed out due to rain and denied Babar to dethrone Virat before the T20 World Cup 2024. Kohli has been dominating the top spot despite playing just two T20Is after the T20 World Cup 2022. Kohli has also played less matches than Babar and boasts comparatively better batting average and strike rate in T20Is. Most runs in T20I cricket Virat Kohli – 4037 runs in 109 innings Babar Azam – 4023 runs in 112 innings Rohit Sharma – 3974 runs in 143 innings Paul Stirling – 3589 runs in 141 innings Martin Guptill – 3531 runs in 118 innings Meanwhile, Babar promoted himself to open with Mohammad Rizwan and gave Pakistan a stunning start in powerplay. The in-form duo added 59 runs for the opening wicket before Babar’s dismissal on the last ball of the powerplay overs. More to follow…

England vs Pakistan 4th T20I Live Score and Latest Updates

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England vs Pakistan 4th T20I Live Score and Latest Updates© AFP England vs Pakistan 4th T20I Live Score: Pakistan slumped to 91/5 before rain stopped play in the fourth and final T20I against England. The match had resumed after some light showers. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan gave Pakistan a brisk start after they were put to bat first in London. Babar hit 36 off 22 while Rizwan scored a 16-ball 23 as Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid and removed them in the space of five balls. Earlier, England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to field. The first and the third England vs Pakistan T20Is were washed out due to rain. The second T20I of the four-match series was won by England. (LIVE SCORECARD) Here are the LIVE Updates of England vs Pakistan 4th T20I from London Topics mentioned in this article

Boxing World Qualifiers: Perfect Day For India As 4 Pugilists Advance

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Amit Panghal landed a series of punches in the third and final round to clinch the win.© AFP India’s Sachin Siwach (57kg), Sanjeet Kumar (92kg), Amit Panghal (51kg) and Jaismine (women’s 57kg) took another step towards Paris Olympic qualification as they registered convincing victories over their respective opponents to advance in the Boxing World Qualifiers in Bangkok on Thursday. Sachin started the proceedings for India with a clinical 5-0 win against Olympian Batuhan Ciftci of Turkey in the pre-quarterfinal and Sanjeet then saw off the challenge from Luis Sanchez of Venezuela with an identical margin in the round of 32. In the 57kg category only three boxers will make the cut for the Paris Olympics. Sachin, therefore, needs to win two more bouts to make the cut while Sanjeet, who got a bye in the round of 64, will have a similar target as all four semi-finalists will qualify in his weight category. Up against an experienced boxer, Sachin came out all guns blazing in round 1 and that strategy worked wonders for the Indian as he took control of the bout very quickly. He earned an unanimous verdict even in round 2 and though Ciftci attempted a comeback in the third and final round, the Indian was too comfortable in the end. The 92kg bout between Sanjeet and Sanchez followed a similar pattern as the 2021 Asian Championship gold medallist did not allow his Venezuelan opponent to get a look in, in round 1. Sanchez did show some spark in round 2 and 3 but the experienced Sanjeet kept himself at bay and landed his punches on counter attacks to win easily. Later in the day, Jaismine did not give Azerbaijan’s Mahsati Hamzayeva any chance of even putting up a fight as she clinched the women’s 57kg category round of 32 bout with a convincing 5-0 verdict. 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit then completed a perfect day for the Indian contingent as he got the better of Mexico’s Mauricio Ruiz 4-1. The national champion was under pressure in round 1 but he picked up pace in the last minute of that round and then turned the match around with a couple of combination punches in the third and final round to clinch the win. Topics mentioned in this article