India

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

Danijones7 months ago04 mins

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

Danijones7 months ago04 mins

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

Danijones7 months ago03 mins

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…

Danijones7 months ago03 mins

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

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

Danijones7 months ago03 mins

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

Pakistan targets right T20 combination against understrength New Zealand | Cricket

Wearing India jersey is different feeling, hope to make it count: Rishabh Pant

Danijones7 months ago04 mins

New York, It would be 527 days since his life-threatening accident when Rishabh Pant dons the India jersey on June 5 at the Nassau County ground for the opening T20 World Cup match against Ireland and he can’t wait for it. Wearing India jersey is different feeling, hope to make it count: Rishabh Pant On March 23 this year, Pant wore the blue of Delhi Capitals while making an emotional comeback after the horrific car crash in 2022 but he is more eager to wear a different shade of blue the ‘India Blue’ to be specific. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! “Getting back on the field with an Indian jersey on is a different feeling altogether. this is something I missed a lot…Hopefully I make it count and make it better from here,” Pant told BCCI.TV on the sidelines of India’s first net session ahead of the warm-up game against Bangladesh on June 1. Pant, who underwent an intense 15-month rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy, had teammate Suryakumar Yadav for company during this interaction and recalled the time how his presence helped him cope with the loneliness of his injury management programme in the NCA. “Seeing the team here and meeting them again, spending time, having fun with them, having a conversation with them, I really enjoyed,” a beaming Pant said. Having scored 446 runs in 13 IPL games, Pant is slowly getting back into the groove. The leaner and fitter Pant looked in nice touch at the India nets at the Cantiague Park on the outskirts of New York City. Pant also spoke about the prospects of cricket gaining popularity in the USA going forward. He felt the T20 World Cup could be the start of an eventful chapter. “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 here would be nice for cricket as well as USA cricket,” he said. He spoke about the drop-in pitches that will be used during the tournament and also the bright sunshine that he and the rest of the team is getting used to. “New pitches are there. I’m just getting used to the conditions. The sun is a little bit brighter here, so just getting used to the conditions over here. Let’s see how it goes,” Pant concluded. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

Amid Hunt For India’s Next Head Coach, Sourav Ganguly Posts Intriguing Message

Danijones7 months ago03 mins

File photo of Sourav Ganguly© X (formerly Twitter) The hunt for Indian cricket team’s next head coach is underway and many names have emerged as options for the highly coveted position. Current head coach Rahul Dravid’s tenure ends after the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 and media reports suggested that BCCI have already approached certain individuals for the job. The names that are being considered the favourties at the moment are Gautam Gambhir and Ashish Nehra with reportedly less interest from foreign coaches. Amid all the discussion over the position, former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly took to social media to post an intriguing message. The coach’s significance in one’s life, their guidance, and relentless training shape the future of any person, both on and off the field. So choose the coach and institution wisely… — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) May 30, 2024 “The coach’s significance in one’s life, their guidance, and relentless training shape the future of any person, both on and off the field. So choose the coach and institution wisely…,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter). The deadline for applications was till May 27 but reports suggested that the BCCI are in no hurry to select Dravid’s successor. The Indian cricket team players are currently focused on the T20 World Cup 2024 and the report said that it is possible that National Cricket Academy (NCA) coaches can go with the team in some future tours if no decision is taken. “The deadline is fine, but the BCCI brass wouldn’t mind taking some more time before reaching a decision. Right now, the team will be busy with World T20 for the better part of the month of June. After that seniors will be rested from tours of Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe where any of the NCA-based senior coaches can accompany the team. So what’s the hurry,” a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity. Topics mentioned in this article

“Chakkay Kyun Kha Rae Aap?”: Female Fan’s Bizarre Remark On Pakistan Star’s Form Is Viral

Danijones7 months ago04 mins

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan’s form has been a point of concern for the team heading into the T20 World Cup in the Americas. In his last two T20I outings, Shadab has leaked 109 runs at an economy rate of over 12, while also remaining wicketless. Before their opening game of the tournament against USA on June 6, Pakistan only have one official game left to play as the first and third T20Is of their four-match series against England were washed out. On Tuesday, Shadab had an awkward interaction with a female fan in Cardiff. In a viral video, the fan questioned Shadab regarding his recent form. In the video, the female fan urged Shadab that he needs to take wickets and stop leaking runs. “Aap chakkay kyun kha rahe hain? Form mein wapis aayein. Wicketein leni hai aapne (Why are you conceding sixes? Get your form back. You need to pick wickets),” a female fan can be seen asking Shadab in a viral video. “ap chakay kyun kha rahe hain form mein wapis ayein wicktein leni hain ap ne” so real pic.twitter.com/5DmS5kfXx3 — noor (@pctobssessed) May 28, 2024 Meanwhile, Pakistan’s World Cup preparations were again dented by bad weather as the third international in Cardiff on Tuesday was abandoned without a ball being bowled. The woeful scenes in the Welsh capital followed another complete washout in the first of this four-match T20 series at Headingley. England remain 1-0 up with one to play at The Oval on Thursday after a 23-run win in at Edgbaston but this latest abandonment came just a week before they begin their T20 World Cup title defence against Scotland in Barbados on June 4. Rain in Cardiff on Tuesday started to fall steadily an hour before the scheduled 11:30 PM (IST) start, with a capacity 15,600 crowd expected at Sophia Gardens. But the bad weather delayed the toss, with the pitch and square at Sophia Gardens remaining fully covered. And minutes after a 1:10 AM (IST) inspection, the umpires abandoned the match due to a saturated outfield and persistent rain. The teams will now travel to London for Thursday’s finale at The Oval in the hope of one last chance for competitive action ahead of the T20 World Cup. Pakistan, the 2009 T20 World Cup winners, start this year’s tournament against co-hosts the United States in Dallas on June 6. (With AFP Inputs) Topics mentioned in this article

Shah Rukh Khan “Won’t Be Successful…”: Gautam Gambhir’s Intriguing Revelation After KKR Heroics In IPL

Danijones7 months ago05 mins

Gautam Gambhir with Sunil Narine, Shah Rukh Khan and the IPL 2024 trophy.© Twitter Gautam Gambhir is now the cynosure of Kolkata Knight Riders after the IPL 2024 win. There is every reason for him to get all the adulation. He transformed a team that had been waiting for an IPL title for a decade into a champion side. Since joining KKR as a mentor. Gambhir had one mission. That mission – to take KKR to third IPL win – is successful. The joy of the entire KKR team knew no bounds after the IPL 2024 triumph on Sunday. Even KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, who has been a constant presence in his team’s IPL 2024 matches, was happy. Shah Rukh even said in his dressing room speech that he now intends to se Gautam Gambhir on the dance floor, an offer which was declined by the latter. Gambhir, in a recent interview was asked, after his dance prospect after KKR win. His reply was intersting. “Aap galat aadmi se pooch rahe hai. Na mein dance kar sakta hu, na mein ga sakta hu. Lekin ha doosro ko dance karte hue dekh zaroos sakta hu and usko enjoy kar sakta hu. Wo maine zaroos kia. Shah Rukh bhai apne zindagi mein bahut successful rahe hai, aur bahut successful rahenge bhi. Lekin ek jagah jaha pe woh unsuccessful hai ki woh mujhe dance nahi kara paye. Mujhe lagta hai aage aane wale time mein bhi successful hone. Pas iss jagah pe woh successful nahi ho paenge kiuki main dance aur gaana ga hi nahi sakta (You are asking this to the wrong person. Neither can I dance, nor can I sing. Yes, I love to watch others dance and enjoy. Shah Rukh bhai has been very successful in his life and he will continue to be successful. But I think he won’t be successful in this aspect as I can’t dance or sing),” Gautam Gambhir said on Sportskeeda. Several reports have claimed that Gambhir is one of the front-runner for the post but in a recent interview, after he mentored KKR to IPL 2024 title, he indicated something unique. He was asked about KKR now being a ‘trophy-winning dressing room’. “Today you are saying this because we have won our third trophy. But if you ask me, we are still two trophies away from MI and CSK. Today I am content, but again that hunger (is there) that you are still not the most successful team in the IPL, for that to happen you need to win the IPL three more times, which will require a lot of hard work. So I think, the next mission is that, if we can make KKR the most successful team in the IPL. There won’t be any bigger feeling for me. But the journey abhi shuru hui hai (the journey has just started),” Gautam Gambhir said on Sportskeeda. The official deadline for application submission for the post of Indian cricket team coach selection is over. Monday was the last date to submit the google sheets to be the next India coach. Topics mentioned in this article

ICC Breaks Silence Over Terror Threat To India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Game

Danijones7 months ago04 mins

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. An ICC spokesperson said, “The safety and security of everyone at the event is our number one priority and we have a comprehensive and robust security plan in place. We work closely with authorities in our host countries and continually monitor and evaluate the global landscape to ensure appropriate plans are in place to mitigate any risks identified to our event.” India will be playing four games in the US, including their campaign opener against Ireland (June 5), the match against Pakistan (June 9), against the USA (June 12) and the final group stage game against Canada (in Florida on June 15). The Men in Blue have arrived in New York since Tuesday and have been training, though star India batter Virat Kohli is yet to reach as he has been given a break following a brilliant Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), securing the Orange Cap for most runs with 741 runs in 15 games. Earlier this month, the ICC and Cricket West Indies, the co-hosts of the World Cup along with the US, reassured that every measure possible is being taken to ensure the safety of the fans and the players. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article