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‘Doesn’t matter how many superstars IND have’: Lara’s clear-cut message to Dravid on ending ICC trophy drought in T20WC

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Rahul Dravid’s tenure as the head coach of the Indian team is all set to end in June after the 2024 T20 World Cup. And while the India legend gained success during his tenure with the U-19 side or the India A team, which had, in fact, made him the frontrunner to replace Ravi Shastri back in 2022, Dravid had failed to lead the senior national team to an ICC title glory yet. But come the T20 World Cup, that begins from June 1 onwards, he will get one last opportunity to end India’s long-standing trophy drought and end his tenure on a high. Brian Lara has a message for Rahul Dravid ahead of the T20 World Cup Ahead of the big tournament, former West Indies cricketer Brian Lara sent a clear-cut message to Dravid, suggesting him to devise a plan for the final stages of the tournament, a hurdle which India have failed to cross since 2013 across ICC tournaments. Speaking to Star Sports, the Windies legend reckoned that irrespective of the big names that India have in their squad, they need to focus on having a clear strategy about winning the World Cup. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! “Indian team, just looking from the outside, in previous Cups, be it T20 or 50-overs, I just feel they are lacking that final plan in terms of how they are going to go about. It doesn’t matter how many superstars you have; it matters how you are going to go about winning this World Cup, what plans you are going to have in place, and how you are going to structure your innings or attack. I hope Rahul Dravid can get his players together and can devise a plan for India to win T20 World Cup,” said Lara when asked about any concern regarding the Menin Blue ahead of of the ICC event. This will be the second T20 World Cup India will play during Dravid’s tenure as head coach. In 2022, the Rohit Sharma-led side had reached the semis before being beaten by eventual champions England in the semis. Overall, India have just one title in the history of this T20 tournament, having won in the inaugural year (2007) under the leadership of MS Dhoni. India have since made the semis twice and finished as runners-up once in the next seven editions. India will begin their T20 World Cup campaign on June 5 against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, followed by the mouth-watering clash against arch-rivals Pakistan at the same venue on June 9. Co-hosts USA and Canada are the other two members in Group A besides the aforementioned three. India, who last played an international game in the format back in January at home, will also play a warm-up game against Bangladesh on June 1 in New York.

Team India’s record against every opposition in T20 World Cup history – India TV

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Image Source : GETTY Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during the T20 World Cup 2022 game against Netherlands in Sydney in October 2022 Indian cricket team will kick off their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against Ireland at New York’s Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on June 5. The Men in Blue will enter the ninth edition of the tournament as the no.1 side in the ICC rankings and are favourites to mount a title challenge. India relatively face easy road to Super 8 having drawn with USA, Canada, Ireland and Pakistan in Group A. India won the opening edition of the tournament in 2007 and reached the finals in 2014. But the Rohit Sharma-led Indian side failed to impress in last three editions with just 10 wins oon 16 matches. In head-to-head records, India enjoy dominant history against Pakistan in past T20 World Cup editions but remain without a win against New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Indian cricket team has played 44 matches in the first eight T20 World Cup editions and have won 28 times. Notably, India have played against 14 different teams in tournament history and maintain unbeaten record against 7 teams. Against neighbours Pakistan, India have won the highest six wins in seven meetings so far. India boast all-win record against Bangladesh and defeated South Africa four times in six encounters. However, India’s performance against big teams is not covincing. India have won just once in four encounters against West Indies and have lost all three matches against New Zealand. India’s head-to-head record in T20 World Cup Opposition Matches Won Lost Draw/NR Australia 5 3 2 0 England 4 2 2 0 New Zealand 3 0 3 0 South Africa 6 4 2 0 Pakistan 7 6 1 0 West Indies 4 1 3 0 Sri Lanka 2 0 2 0 Bangladesh 4 4 0 0 Afghanistan 3 3 0 0 Zimbabwe 1 1 0 0 Scotland 2 1 0 1 Netherlands 1 1 0 0 Namibia 1 1 0 0 Ireland 1 1 0 0

Suspense Over Virat Kohli’s Absence From T20 World Cup Training Ends. Internet Says “GOAT Is Coming”

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Star batter Virat Kohli was a notable absentee from India’s first training session ahead of the T20 World Cup. Team India, led by captain Rohit Sharma, trained in New York earlier this week with a light cardio session. The Indian team also hit the nets on Thursday, but there were no signs of Kohli at any of the sessions so far. After Kohli did not travel with the team to the Big Apple, multiple reports emerged on social media, claiming that the former India captain had asked for a break from the BCCI following the conclusion of the Indian Premier League. It had also been reported that Kohli would miss India’s warm-up game against Bangladesh on June 1. Amid suspense around Kohli’s absence, the star batter was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Thursday night. In a viral video, Kohli interacted with the paparazzi outside the airport, and also signed autographs for fans. Virat Kohli giving autograph to fans at the airport. Nice Gesture by King Kohli pic.twitter.com/FPRvP0FaBv — Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) May 30, 2024 VIRAT KOHLI HAS LEFT FOR THE USA. – The GOAT of T20 World Cups is coming…!!!pic.twitter.com/EpSnUHx3zw — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 30, 2024 VIRAT KOHLI ON THE WAY TO NEW YORK…!!!! – It’s time to rule the T20I WC again. pic.twitter.com/oXmII9D0An — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 30, 2024 Virat Kohli giving autographs to young fans at the airport before leaving for New York. What a man #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/5D8S98CKtt — Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) May 30, 2024 It was expected that Kohli would travel to New York with the first batch of players after RCB’s elimination from the IPL. However, he was nowhere to be seen in the photos and videos shared on social media. The 35-year-old has been the backbone of India’s batting line-up since the last decade. His records at the ICC events are spectacular. In the last ODI World Cup in 2023, he broke legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s famous record after amassing 765 runs in the single edition of the tournament to clinch the Player of the Tournament accolade. The right-handed batter, who is also the highest run-getter in T20Is, will eye to replicate his Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 form in the T20 extravaganza after finishing the cash-rich league as the top run-scorer. The 35-year-old will play a crucial role in India’s campaign in the tournament. (With IANS Inputs) Topics mentioned in this article

T20 World Cup: Rishabh Pant Back In Nets For Team India, Says ‘Really Enjoying It’

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India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has attended his first net session with the team in New York ahead of the T20 World Cup warm-up match against Bangladesh on June 1. Pant has returned to the Indian team after nearly 17 months for the showpiece event. He made his return to competitive cricket in April in the Indian Premier League and also led his side Delhi Capitals. He not only played the full season, but also kept wickets, after recovering from multiple injuries sustained in a horrific car crash. In IPL 2024, he scored 446 runs, including three half-centuries, and finished as the highest run-getter for the franchise. He batted at a strike rate of 155.40 in the middle order. Commenting on his return to the Indian squad, the 26-year-old said he missed his teammates during his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and is enjoying being back with the team. “This is the one thing I missed a lot. Getting back on the field with the Indian jersey on, it is a different feeling altogether. I think seeing the teammates and meeting them again, spending time, having fun with them, enjoying having conversations, really enjoying it,” Pant said in a video posted by BCCI on X. “We are used to playing in certain countries but this is a different prospect. It has opened up a different channel for sport because I feel cricket is growing around the world and getting the exposure in a country like the US would be nice for cricket as well as USA cricket, I guess,” he added. Pant further said he is getting used to the conditions and that the sun shines a little brighter here in the US, and there are new pitches. “So just getting used to conditions over here and let us see how it goes. Hopefully, I make it count and make it better from here,” he concluded. India will take on Ireland in their T20 World Cup opening match in New York on June 5 before the high-octane clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article

Trouble At T20 WC? Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma And Co. Concerned Over Average Facilities: Report. ICC Responds

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The Indian cricket team on Wednesday started its preparations for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA. After the heartbreak of the ODI World Cup 2023, where India lost to Australia in the final in Ahmedabad, the 2024 T20 World Cup will provide Rohit Sharma and Co. a shot at redemption. India won the inaugural 2008 T20 World Cup but since then, it has always returned empty-handed. In fact, when it comes to ICC events, India have not been able to win a single trophy since clinching the 2013 Champions Trophy, when MS Dhoni was till the captain. The 2024 T20 World Cup, thus, is a great chance for India to end the drought. However, a report in News18 has claimed that the Indian cricket team is not happy with the practice facilities being provided in the USA, one of the hosts of the marquee event. “Everything is makeshift – from pitches to other facilities. Safe to say everything is very average in nature. The team has raised their concerns,” the report quotes a source as saying. It added that coach Rahul Dravid is unhappy with the “average” facilities in Cantiague Park, where the side is training. The report also claimed that it has reached out to ICC regarding the same. “There has been no complaint or concern expressed regarding the practice facilities at Cantiague Park by any team,” the ICC said this. After two months of intense competitive cricket under night lights, the Indian cricket team, sans Virat Kohli, began its preparations for the T20 World Cup with a morning training session, keeping in mind the 10.30am starts for all its preliminary games. Kohli took a break for personal work after RCB’s IPL ouster and in all likelihood, he will join the squad by Friday. But it is not clear if he would be able to take part in the only warm-up game against Bangladesh on Saturday after a long flight. Having played 90 per cent of the matches under lights in the scorching Indian summer, the idea would be to adjust to pleasant mornings where temperatures will hover between 25 to 27 degree celsius with very less humidity. A white kookaburra in slightly windy mornings could be a challenge and to be prepared for that, the severely jet-lagged bodies need to get used to morning conditions. And this is why the support staff, before initiating the skills training (net sessions) on the practice pitches at a ground on the outskirts of the city, have decided to help the players acclimatise with the conditions Topics mentioned in this article

T20 World Cup 2024 Full Schedule, Warm-Up Matches, Venues, Live Streaming Details

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India play their first 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup group game on June 5, facing Ireland in New York. That will be the first of four group games for Virat Kohli and co. If the men in blue finish in the top two, they progress to the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. The first game of the tournament sees hosts USA face fellow debutants Canada, on June 2. The final takes place on June 29. Following over two months of riveting IPL 2024 action, cricket fever resumes immediately with the T20 World Cup. Team India will aim for their second 20-over title. Before the main tournament, the warm-up matches are already in progress. India will play their one and only warm-up game against Bangladesh on June 1. Full 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Group Stage Schedule: June 2, 2024: Match 1- USA v Canada, Texas (6 AM IST, 7:30 PM local) Match 2- West Indies v Papua New Guinea, Guyana (8 PM IST, 10:30 AM local) June 3, 2024: Match 3- Namibia v Oman, Barbados (6 AM IST, 8:30 PM local) Match 4- Sri Lanka v South Africa, New York (8 PM IST, 10:30 AM local) June 4, 2024: Match 5- Afghanistan v Uganda, Guyana (6 AM IST, 8:30 PM local) Match 6- England v Scotland, Barbados (8 PM IST, 10:30 AM local) Match 7- Netherlands v Nepal (9 PM IST, 10:30 AM local) June 5, 2024: Match 8- INDIA v Ireland, New York (8 PM IST, 10:30 AM local) June 6, 2024: Match 9- Papua New Guinea v Uganda, Guyana (5 AM IST, 7:30 PM local) Match 10- Australia v Oman, Barbados (6 AM IST, 8:30 PM local) Match 11- USA v Pakistan, Texas (9 PM IST, 10:30 AM local) June 7, 2024: Match 12- Namibia v Scotland, Barbados (12:30 AM IST, 3:00 PM local) Match 13- Canada v Ireland, New York (8 PM IST, 10:30 AM local) June 8, 2024: Match 14- Afghanistan v New Zealand, Guyana (5 AM IST, 7:30 PM local) Match 15- Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Texas (6 AM IST, 7:30 PM local) Match 16- Netherlands v South Africa, New York (8 PM IST, 10:30 AM local) Match 17- Australia v England, Barbados (10:30 PM IST, 1 PM local) June 9, 2024: Match 18- West Indies v Uganda, Guyana (6 AM IST, 8:30 PM local) Match 19- INDIA v Pakistan, New York (8 PM IST, 10:30 AM local) Match 20- Oman v Scotland, Antigua (10:30 PM IST, 1 PM local) June 10, 2024: Match 21- Bangladesh v South Africa, New York (8 PM IST, 10:30 AM local) June 11, 2024: Match 22- Canada v Pakistan, New York (8 PM IST, 10:30 AM local) June 12, 2024: Match 23- Nepal v Sri Lanka, Florida (5 AM, 7:30 PM local) Match 24- Australia v Namibia, Antigua (6 AM, 8:30 PM local) Match 25- USA v INDIA, New York (8 PM, 10:30 AM local) June 13, 2024: Match 26- West Indies v New Zealand, Trinidad (6 AM IST, 8:30 PM local) Match 27- Bangladesh v Netherlands, St. Vincent (8 PM, 10:30 AM local) June 14, 2024: Match 28- England v Oman, Antigua (12:30 AM IST, 3 PM local) Match 29- Afghanistan v Papua New Guinea, Trinidad (6 AM IST, 8:30 PM local) Match 30- USA v Ireland, Florida (8 PM IST, 10:30 AM local) June 15, 2024: Match 31- Nepal v South Africa, St. Vincent (5 AM IST, 7:30 PM local) Match 32- New Zealand v Uganda, Trinidad (6 AM IST, 8:30 PM local) Match 33- Canada v INDIA, Florida (8 PM IST, 10:30 AM local) Match 34- England v Namibia, Antigua (10:30 PM IST, 1 PM local) June 16, 2024: Match 35- Australia v Scotland, St. Lucia (6 AM IST, 8:30 PM local) Match 36- Ireland v Pakistan, Florida (8 PM IST, 10:30 AM local) June 17, 2024: Match 37- Bangladesh v Nepal, St. Vincent (5 AM IST, 7:30 PM local) Match 38- Netherlands v Sri Lanka, St. Lucia (6 AM IST, 8:30 PM local) Match 39- New Zealand v Papua New Guinea, Trinidad (8 PM IST, 10:30 AM local) June 18, 2024: West Indies v Afghanistan, St. Lucia (6 AM IST, 8:30 PM local) June 19-24, 2024: Super Eight The Super Eight stage will see with top two teams from the four groups playing. The teams will be divided in two groups of four sides each. June 26 and 27, 2024: Semi-finals The Semi-final stage will see the top two sides from each group of Super Eight playing each other. June 29, 2024: Final The Final will see the winning semi-finalists play each other for the ultimate prize. Where to watch? The entire T20 World Cup will be televised live in India on Star Sports and shown digitally on Disney+ Hotstar. India’s warm up game against Bangladesh will also be shown on these platforms. Topics mentioned in this article

“Aukat Se Bahar”: India, Pakistan Fans In War Of Words Over Video Of Stars Walking Past IPL Final Telecast

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India vs Pakistan – if on the field it’s an intense cricket contest, off the field too things are no less. Sometimes, the fans’ enthusiasm surpass the stars who play on the field. Even the broadcasters capitalise on the same (think about the ‘Mauk Mauka’ ad). The Indian cricket team and Pakistan cricket team will once again face off at the T20 World Cup 2024 on June 9. Though, India enjoy supremacy as far as head-to-head record is concerned, Pakistan are T20 World Cup runner-up of 2022. Ahead of the clash, India and Pakistan engaged in a war of words over a viral video which showed Pakistan players walking past a TV screen, where IPL final was being telecast. Unhe pata hai Aukat se bahar hai to kya matlab dekhkr dil jalane se — Dr. Rahul Jat (@Rahul_jaat001) May 30, 2024 Meanwhile International team players ignore Pakistan tour during IPL — ChauhanSahab (@chauhandwarrior) May 30, 2024 Pakistani Players ignored IPL Final pic.twitter.com/JigwfIFivA — Imran Siddique (@imransiddique89) May 30, 2024 Ahead of the high-octane India versus Pakistan clash in the ICC T20 World Cup on June 9, security cover will be raised at New York’s Eisenhower Park stadium following reports of threats to the match, reported ESPNCricinfo. As per a statement by the governor’s office, the situation is being monitored and according to their intel “there is no credible public safety threat at this time.” Eisenhower Park Stadium, located 25 miles east of Manhattan, is the host of eight ICC T20 WC matches from June 3 to 12, including the battle between two Asian arch-rivals. The governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, said that she is working with the law enforcement authorities to make sure these games go on smoothly. “I have also directed the New York State Police to engage in elevated security measures, including an increased law enforcement presence, advanced surveillance, and thorough screening processes,” she said as quoted by ESPNCricinfo. “Public safety is my top priority and we are committed to ensuring the Cricket World Cup is a safe, enjoyable experience,” she added. ESPNCricinfo has learnt that no corroborative evidence has been found by authorities to back the reported threat. But the International Cricket Council (ICC) has said that security will be “robust” throughout the tournament across all venues. With ANI inputs Topics mentioned in this article

T20 World Cup 2024: Dates, Groups, Venues – Everything You Need To Know

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The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will get underway on June 2, as the USA take on Canada in their first-ever World Cup game on home soil. The West Indies are co-hosting the tournament; the first senior men’s ICC tournament held in the Caribbean since the 2010 edition of the T20 World Cup. Led by Rovman Powell, they will be hunting for a record third title in the shortest international format. Defending champions England will also be aiming for a third title, having defeated Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup Final. And what about India? Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have yet another opportunity to break India’s trophy drought. The men in blue last won a major ICC trophy back under MS Dhoni’s leadership – the 2013 Champions Trophy. Australia have the chance to create history. If they lift the title, they will simultaneously hold the 50-over World Cup trophy, the 20-over World Cup title and the World Test Championship crown. Along with hosts USA, Canada and Uganda will make their ICC T20 World Cup debuts in 2024. The tournament will take place throughout June, with the final on June 29. 55 matches will be played in total. Format There are four groups of five teams each. Top two in each group qualify to the Super 8 stage, where they are divided into two groups of four. Super 8 Group 1: A1, B2, C1, D2 Super 8 Group 2 : A2, B1, C2, D1 Top two in the Super 8 groups play in the semi finals on June 27. The final takes place at Barbados’ Kensington Oval on June 29. Groups India and Pakistan find themselves in the same group again with Ireland, Canada and hosts USA. Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Ireland, Canada Group B: Australia, England, Scotland, Namibia, Oman Group C: West Indies, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea, Uganda Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal Venues Six stadiums in the Caribbean and three in the United States will host World Cup games. 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

“‘Ben Stokes’ Came Out Of Virat Kohli’s Mouth”: Dinesh Karthik On Getting Send-off, Reveals India Star’s Sledging

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Dinesh Karthik opened up on the times he played against Virat Kohli in IPL.© BCCI/IPL For Dinesh Karthik, the IPL 2024 was extra special. He was not only part of special campaign that saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru win six matches on the trot to make an improbable dash into the playoffs, but the tournament was also his last as a player. Last few season, Karthik flourished in the RCB ranks, even earning a T20 WC call-up. HIs terrific performance as a finisher and as a wicketkeeper was saluted by all after he hung his boots. Recently, he opened up on the banter he had with Indian cricket teammates Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya. “You’ll have had your share of banter received and dished out on the field. What is one that has stuck?” Dinesh Karthik was asked by Cricbuzz. “Every time I played against RCB and Virat Kohli caught my catch, ‘Ben Stokes’ came out of his mouth for sure. But that was a send-off. Hardik Pandya sledged me saying ‘Abhi leg-spinner aaya, iska thank you hi hai’ [Now a leg spinner will come, and it is Thank You time] Then I had to play a couple of shots, and then he was like ‘Theek hai, thoda improve hogaya lag raha hai’. [Looks like he’s improved a bit]. That was good,” Dinesh said. “He’s a good friend. He was also like ‘commentator banke bhi thoda kaam kar raha hai’. [Even after becoming a commentator, he’s working on his game] That was fun. Rohit Sharma was also taunting me this year… unnecessarily giving me hopes.” He was then asked about the ‘one compliment’ that stayed with him. “There’s been a lot of outpouring of love… One for my cricket – Virat Kohli saying that he’d love me being part of the [RCB] team which was a great compliment. Dhoni said: ‘I’ve really enjoyed your commentary, DK. Very, very good.’ That’s about as big a compliment as you can get from Dhoni I guess,” he said. Topics mentioned in this article

Veteran Spinner Ignores India For T20 World Cup Final, Says It Will Be Pakistan vs…

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Veteran Australian cricket team spinner Nathan Lyon ignored India while choosing the finalists for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 and said that he expects a summit clash between Australia and Pakistan. In a recent video, Lyon was asked to predict the two sides who may end up playing each other in the final of the competition and he said that his first choice is obviously Australia. He admitted that he was biased in the answer and added that he thinks Australia will face Pakistan. He picked Pakistan because he believes their spinners will have a good show in the tournament and he even namedropped star batter Babar Azam. “For the T20 finals team, Australia obviously because I’m quite biased towards them. I think it will be I’m going to go with Pakistan. In those conditions, quality spin bowlers, but also electric batters like Babar Azam,” said Lyon in a video shared by Prime Video Sports Australia. Lyon further predicted that this year’s tournament may see a team getting the highest total in T20I history and also backed Australia T20I skipper Mitchell Marsh to have a brilliant tournament. “I think early on in the tournament we may see the highest score in T20. I’m going to go, Mitchell Marsh, I think the power that he has with the bat but also the skill he has with the ball in hand as well. So, go well Mitch,” he added. Following is the list of the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final picks of experts: Ambati Rayudu: India, England, New Zealand, South Africa Brian Lara: India, England, West Indies, Afghanistan Paul Collingwood: England, West Indies, Australia, India Sunil Gavaskar: India, Australia, England, West Indies Chris Morris: India, South Africa, Pakistan, Australia Matthew Hayden: Australia, India, England, South Africa Aaron Finch: India, Australia, England, West Indies Mohammad Kaif: India, Pakistan, Australia, England Tom Moody: Australia, India, South Africa, England S Sreesanth: India, Pakistan, Australia, England Topics mentioned in this article