'Some Players Going To T20 World Cup On Reputation': Ex-India Stars Unhappy Over Rinku Singh's Snub

BCCI Breaks Silence On Rinku Singh’s T20 World Cup Exclusion, Says “He Has Done…”

There has been a lot of discussion over BCCI’s decision to not include Rinku Singh in the 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. The explosive batter showed brilliant promise in IPL 2023 and then followed it up with impressive performances for the Indian cricket team in T20Is. However, he was included in the reserves and Shivam Dube was rewarded for his form in the ongoing IPL 2024. BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar finally opened up about the decision and said that it is not because Rinku did anything wrong. In the press conference held on Thursday, Agarkar said that the decision was taken keeping the team composition in mind and as a result, an all-rounder like Axar Patel was preferred. “”It’s probably the toughest thing we have had to discuss. He has done nothing wrong, not even Shubman Gill for that better. It’s about combinations. There are a couple of wrist spinners included to give Rohit more options. It’s just unfortunate. He’s in the reserves, so that tells you how close he came into being in the 15. But at the end of the day you can only pick 15 players in the squad,” Agarkar said. Agarkar also opened up about Hardik Pandya’s role as well as his appointment as vice-captain. “Nothing discussed regards to vice captaincy. He has come agfter a longish layoff. He has gotten through all the games for MI and we have got another month and a little bit till we play our first game. Hope is that he builds on that form. There’s no replacement on what he brings to the team, especially with the ball. His fitness is critical and so far he has gone well in the IPL,” the BCCI chief selector explained. India’s squad for T20 World Cup 2024:Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah. Reserves:Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan Topics mentioned in this article

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Watch: Gujarat Titans' final home game of IPL 2024 washed out, team thanks fans | Cricket News

Watch: Gujarat Titans’ final home game of IPL 2024 washed out, team thanks fans | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans’ final home game of IPL 2024 could not be played due to inclement weather which forced the abandonment of their match against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEAs a result, Gujarat, who won the IPL in their debut season in 2022, were knocked out of the playoff race, confirming a top-two finish for table-toppers Kolkata, who remain the only side to have already qualified for the next stage.In a show of gratitude for their unwavering support through this season, the Captain of the Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill and the entire squad completed a lap of honour to thank their fans.The official X handle of the Indian Premier League shared a heart-warming video of the lap. Gujarat have won five of their 13 games and are at the 8th spot in the points table with 11 points.Gujarat joined Mumbai Indians and bottom-placed Punjab Kings to be out of the title race.The last time Kolkata ended in the top two in the league stage, they went on to win the tournament in 2012 and 2014.

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India vs Australia Final Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds - Cricket World Cup 2023

India vs Australia Final Match Prediction Cricket Champion 2023

India vs Australia Final Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds – Match Schedule and Venue Get to Know Who will win IND vs AUS World Cup 2023 Final match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: India vs Australia DATE: Nov 19, 2023TIME: 14:00 IST / 8:30 GMTVENUE: Narendra Modi Stadium – Ahmedabad, India TOURNAMENT: Cricket World Cup 2023 India vs Australia Betting Tips Virat Kohli is averaging 101.57 with a strike-rate of 90.68 across the competition and hit 117 runs from 113 balls in the win over New Zealand on Wednesday. The number three batter is well worth backing as India’s highest run scorer in the final. Mohammed Shami is the leading wicket taker in the 2023 Cricket World Cup in spite of only playing in six games. He has a strike-rate of 10.91 and he is our tip for India’s top wicket taker on Sunday. Only five other players have scored more than David Warner’s 528 runs during the tournament. At 37, this is expected to be his final Cricket World Cup appearance and he is our pick for Australia’s highest run scorer against India. Mitchell Starc took 3/34 against South Africa and has 233 wickets in this format across his career. He has gone wicketless only once in this campaign and we expect him to be Australia’s top wicket taker in this fixture. No other bowler has been able to dismiss as many batters as Mohammed Shami in the tournament and we recommend choosing him to take over 1.5 wickets in this final. India vs Australia Match Live Streaming TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. IND vs AUS ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Final Cricket World Cup 2023 The 2023 Cricket World Cup comes to a close on Sunday afternoon and evening as India and Australia play out the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. India have won all their matches in the tournament and beat New Zealand by 70 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Wednesday’s semi-final. Australia confirmed their place in Sunday’s game with a narrow 3 wicket win over South Africa at Eden Gardens on Thursday. Read on as we preview this final. The match gets underway in Ahmedabad at 14:00 local time. Most pundits expected India to be the strongest team in the competition but all have been surprised by just how strong and consistent they have been throughout the ten games so far. With top quality players across their side, they should have more than enough to win and lift the trophy. Australia looked to be heading out of the 2023 Cricket World Cup when they lost their opening two games but they have not looked back since and have also showed plenty of character when getting over the line in close matches. They will be competitive and will not be an easy opposition in the final. IND vs AUS Match Toss Prediction Three of the four group stage games at the Narendra Modi Stadium have been won by the team batting second during this 2023 Cricket World Cup. As a result, we expect both teams to choose to field first if they win the toss ahead of this match. In the past 2 years, India has played 55 ODI matches. They have a 70% win percentage with batting first and 71% with batting second. If we look at Australia’s past 2 years, they have played 38 ODI matches. They have a 63% win percentage by both batting or bowling first. IND vs AUS Pitch Report This should be a pitch which offers something to all bowlers and batting will not be easy at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. We expect a par score to be between 290-295. Ahmedabad Weather Report Humidity levels are expected to rise across this game with the temperature forecast to drop from the early 30s to the mid 20s. No rain is forecast across the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for India vs Australia, Final World Cup 2023

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IPL-17: PBKS vs CSK | We won’t be over-concerned about the middle-order, says CSK’s Simons

IPL-17: PBKS vs CSK | We won’t be over-concerned about the middle-order, says CSK’s Simons

Punjab Kings bowler Rahul Chahar celebrates after taking the wicket of Shivam Dube during the Indian Premier League 2024 match in Dharamsala on May 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Even as Chennai Super Kings brought its IPL campaign back on track with a 28-run win against Punjab Kings, concerns remained over its middle-order. At one stage of the game, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Daryl Mitchell bossed the PowerPlay and it seemed CSK was on course for a 200-plus total, but a middle-order debacle halted the team’s run flow. However, CSK bowling coach Eric Simons wasn’t too concerned about the middle-order failure and hoped things would get better in the upcoming fixtures. “I think we won’t be over-concerned about the middle-order. We know the quality is there and it might not have happened in this game. But as we move forward, we hope to fire again,” Simons said after the game on Sunday. It was the second time in a row that Shivam Dube fell for a golden duck, but the seasoned coach backed the India international. “I don’t think that’s a problem when you have a blip once or twice. That (middle-order) has been our strength. Dube has been incredible but he got out early twice now and that happens. The guys fought hard on the other side and got us to a decent total that we could defend,” Simons said. “We had a few injury issues, and working away from the initial 11-12 has been important. So, for someone like Samarjeet to come in and do what he did tonight was very important. It was obviously his first game and the nerves were there. To get the wickets that did was magical. So, it’s important to make sure that the whole squad is ready because we never know when we are gonna call them.”

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Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Get to Know Who will win PAK vs NZ 4th T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Pakistan vs New Zealand𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Apr 25, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 20:00 IST / 14:30 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Gaddafi Stadium – Lahore, Pakistan 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 4th T20 2024 Pakistan vs New Zealand Betting Tips With Mohammad Rizwan expected to miss this game with injury, we are backing captain Babar Azam to be Pakistan’s highest run scorer in this T20I. Shaheen Shah Afridi went wicketless in Sunday’s game but he is still a world class bowler and he is our tip for Pakistan’s top wicket taker on Thursday.Mark Chapman hit 87 not out from 42 balls in the third T20I and the number four batter is a strong choice for New Zealand’s highest run scorer in this clash. Ish Sodhi has three wickets from the last two matches and he is our pick for New Zealand’s top wicket taker against Pakistan.Babar Azam hit five boundaries in the last match and we recommend selecting him to hit the most fours for the hosts in this match. Pakistan vs New Zealand TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips With the series evenly poised at 1-1 after three matches, Pakistan and New Zealand go head to head in the fourth of five T20Is on Thursday evening. This is the first game in Lahore after the first three all took place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Read on as we preview this clash. This match begins at 19:30 local time at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 25th April. Pakistan produced a good batting performance in the last match but ultimately they did not make enough runs as New Zealand were able to get over the line with 10 balls remaining. However, they have a quality side and they should be able to take the lead in the series again after this match. Some pundits were writing off New Zealand’s chances in the series after their defeat in the second T20I but they showed some excellent batting ability with Mark Chapman producing a brilliant individual innings. If another player steps up with a top performance then they could well win again. Pakistan vs New Zealand Match Toss PredictionThe team batting first has won the last four T20Is at the Gaddafi Stadium so we are predicting that both captains will want to bat first ahead of this match. Pakistan vs New Zealand Pitch ReportThis venue has always produced a good contest between bat and ball in Lahore and we expect a par score to be no higher than 175-180. Both spinners and pace bowlers will be able to get assistance from the pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium. Lahore Weather ReportThe weather forecast in Lahore is for hotter weather than in Rawalpindi in the opening games of the series. It would be a surprise if the temperature dropped below 30 degrees across this match. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20 2024

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Pakistan vs UAE Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - Semi Final U19 Asia Cup 2023

Pakistan vs UAE Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – Semi Final U19 Asia Cup 2023

Get to Know Who will win PAK vs UAE U19 Asia Cup 2023 Semi Final Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates DATE: Dec 15, 2023TIME: 11:00 IST / 5:30 GMTVENUE: Dubai Cricket Stadium – Dubai, United Arab EmiratesTOURNAMENT: Semi Final U19 Asia Cup 2023 Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Betting Tips Azan Awaiz has looked very good and scored a stunning century against India. Back him as Pakistan’s top batter.Pakistan openers have been aggressive at the top as the team has looked to fetch quick runs. The total runs by Pakistan in the first 15 overs should be over 65.Mohammad Zeeshan has been on fire with the ball and has taken 10 wickets. Back him as Pakistan’s top bowler. Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Pakistan vs UAE Match Prediction & Betting Tips – Semi Final U19 Asia Cup 2023PAK U-19 will face UAE U-19 inU-19 Asia Cup semifinal 1. The match will be played at the Dubai International Stadium and will start at 11:00 AM IST on December 15. PAK vs UAE U19, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Pitch ReportThe wicket should be on the slower side which will make run-scoring slightly tough against the spinners and slower bowlers. However, if a batter is set, he can score big. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Pakistan vs UAE, Semi Final U19 Asia Cup 2023

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WATCH: Team India's new T20 jersey launched ahead of World Cup | Cricket News

WATCH: Team India’s new T20 jersey launched ahead of World Cup | Cricket News

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects. We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.

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T20 World Cup 2024: Full List Of Venues That Will Host The Matches

T20 World Cup 2024: Full List Of Venues That Will Host The Matches

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Co will take on Pakistan at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on June 9 in the T20 World Cup 2024. The stadium will host India’s first three Group A games which will be against Ireland, Pakistan and United States. India’s last group game against Canada will take place in Florida, in the Central Broward Park. A major global cricket tournament will be held in the USA for the very first time, while the West Indies will also be hosting a Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time since 2010. The 2024 edition gets underway on June 2. Nine stadiums in the West Indies and three in the USA will host the post-IPL 2024 action. But two of the most well-known stadiums in the Caribbean will not celebrate. Jamaica’s famous Sabina Park will not host a game as it did not bid due to high costs. Increased expenses are also the reason Trinidad’s Queen’s Park Oval – a stadium where Virat Kohli smashed two centuries in 2019 – will not host a game. Instead, the Brian Lara Cricket Academy will take the mantle in Trinidad, hosting one of the semi-finals as well. Guyana’s Providence Stadium will host the other semi, while the 28,000-seater Kensington Oval in Barbados will host the final on June 29. Full list of stadiums: West Indies: 1. Kensington Oval, Barbados (Capacity: 28,000) 2. Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad (Capacity: 15,000) 3. Providence Stadium, Guyana (Capacity: 20,000) 4. Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua (Capacity: 10,000) 5. Arnos Vale Stadium, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Capacity: 18,000) 6. Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St. Lucia (Capacity: 15,000) USA: 1. Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York (Capacity: 34,000) 2. Central Broward Park, Florida (Capacity: 25,000) 3. Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas (Capacity: 15,000) Topics mentioned in this article India Cricket Team USA West Indies Cricket Team Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados Providence Stadium, Guyana Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli Brian Lara T20 World Cup 2024 Cricket

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Urbanrisers Hyderabad vs Bhilwara Kings T20 Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - Legends League Cricket 2023

Urbanrisers Hyderabad vs Bhilwara Kings T20 Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – Legends League Cricket 2023

Get to Know Who will win UHY vs BHK T20 LLC 2023 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11,CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Urbanrisers Hyderabad vs Bhilwara KingsDATE: Dec 01, 2023TIME: 15:00 IST / 9:30 GMTVENUE:Molana Azad Stadium – Jammu, India TOURNAMENT: Legends League Cricket 2023 Urbanrisers Hyderabad vs Bhilwara Kings Betting Tips Yusuf Pathan has not fired yet in the tournament but in a must-win game, back him to come good. He can be backed as Bhilwara Kings’ top batter.Suresh Raina has looked good in patches but a big innings is yet to come. With a few matches under his belt, Raina can be backed to come good. He can be backed as Hyderabad’s top batter.In Martin Guptill and Dwayne Smith, Urbanrisers Hyderabad has a good opening pair. Back them to have a better opening partnership. Urbanrisers Hyderabad vs Bhilwara Kings TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Urbanrisers Hyderabad vs Bhilwara Kings T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips – LLC 2023Urbanrisers Hyderabad will take on Bhilwara Kingsin the 12th match of Legends League Cricket. The match will be played at the Molana Azad Stadium, Jammu and will start at 3:00 PM IST on December 1. UHY vs BHK, Molana Azad Stadium, Jammu Pitch ReportThe wicket is on the slower side and batting won’t be the easiest. The spinners and bowlers who use cutters often will be successful. A score of 150 can be tough to chase. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Urbanrisers Hyderabad vs Bhilwara Kings T20, Legends League Cricket 2023

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Rajasthan consolidate top spot on points table after hard-fought win over Punjab Kings – India TV

Rajasthan consolidate top spot on points table after hard-fought win over Punjab Kings – India TV

Image Source : AP Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan Royals (RR) have consolidated their place at the top of the points table after a hard-fought win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Saturday (April 13). Having elected to field first, Rajasthan’s bowling attack applied unrelenting pressure on Punjab’s batting line-up and it paid dividends for them. Rajasthan were able to get breakthroughs at regular intervals and that never allowed the hosts to fly away with the run rate at any stage. Some decent contributions by Jitesh Sharma (29 off 24 balls), Liam Livingstone (21 off 14 balls) and Ashutosh Sharma (31 off 16 balls) helped Punjab post a respectable 147 on the board. While all the Rajasthan bowlers chipped in with handy contributions, left-arm orthodox bowler Keshav Maharaj was the pick of all the bowlers. The South African bagged two wickets and gave away just 23 runs in four overs. In reply, Rajasthan got off to a decent start as Tanush Kotian and Yashasvi Jaiswal put together a 50-run stand before Kotian departed in the ninth over. Jaiswal was the next batter to be dismissed. The southpaw perished after scoring 39 off 28 balls and Rajasthan’s chase got derailed a bit after he fell. The visitors got reduced from 82/2 to 136/6 in 18.3 overs but Shimron Hetmyer didn’t let the game slip out of Rajasthan’s hands. Hetmyer scored 27 off 10 balls and remained unbeaten right till the end to take Rajasthan over the line by three wickets to spare. IPL 2024 Points Table Ranking Teams Matches Wins  Losses Points NRR (Net run rate) 1. Rajasthan Royals 6 5 1 10 0.767 2. Kolkata Knight Riders 4 3 1 6 1.528 3. Lucknow Super Giants 4 3 1 6 0.775 4. Chennai Super Kings 5 3 2 6 0.666 5. Sunrisers Hyderabad 5 3 2 6 0.344 6. Gujarat Titans 6 3 3 6 -0.637 7. Mumbai Indians 5 2 3 4 -0.073 8. Punjab Kings 6 2 4 4 -0.218 9. Delhi Capitals 6 2 4 4 -0.975 10. Royal Challengers Bengaluru 6 1 5 2 -1.124    

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