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

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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

West Indies vs South Africa 3rd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

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Get to Know Who will win WI vs SA 3rd T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : West Indies vs South Africa𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 27, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 12:30 IST / 5:00 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sabina Park – Kingston, Jamaica𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 3rd T20 2024 West Indies vs South Africa Betting Tips Reeza Hendicks has looked the best batter for South Africa and played a magnificent knock of 87 in the first game. He can be backed as top SA batter. Tabraiz Shamsi could be back in the South Africa team to bolster the attack. The spinners have done well on this pitch and Shamsi, given the quality he has, is likely to pick more than l.5 wickets in the game.For West Indies, Brandon King has been outstanding. He has scored over 100 runs across two matches and has been the best batter for his side. Back him as West Indies top batter. Gudakesh Motie has enjoyed the conditions, taking six wickets in two games. Back him as top Windies bowler.Both the games so far have seen at least one fifty being scored in the match and thus we there are great odds that a fifty will also be scored in the final game. West Indies vs South Africa 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. West Indies vs South Africa 3rd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips West Indies will take on South Africa in the final T20I. The game will be played at the Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica and will start at 12:30 AM IST on May 27. WI have been comprehensive in the two T20Is of the series. They picked up a crushing 28 run win over SA in the first game and then backed it up with another 16 run win in the second game. The batters have fired for West Indies, allowing them to score 175 and 207 in the two innings. With the ball, the spinners have choked SA for runs. For SA, they were better in the second game and scored 191 in a chase of 208, however, the middle order seems to be out of touch as the players have failed to fire in both games. However, the team won’t be concerned as they are playing a second string team and main players are not available for the series. West Indies vs South Africa Match Toss PredictionTeam batting first has won both games and thus the captains would like to win the toss and opt to bat first in final game. Once a strong total has been posted, it will be tough to chase here. West Indies vs South Africa Pitch ReportThe surface at the Sabina Park has been on the slower side. The ball has gripped and turned and scoring against the spinners have been very tough. The pacers though have been taken for plenty of runs. With short boundaries, a score of around 180-200 is par here. Jamaica Weather ReportThere are a few showers expected during the game. The temperature will be around the 30 degree mark and humidity will be 68 per cent. The wind speed will be 21 km/h. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for West Indies vs South Africa 3rd T20 2024

West Indies vs South Africa 2nd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Vann Hiso9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

Get to Know Who will win WI vs SA 2nd T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, CBTFJSK Tips, Dream11 Prediction, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : West Indies vs South Africa𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 26, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 12:30 IST / 5:00 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sabina Park – Kingston, Jamaica 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 2nd T20 2024 West Indies vs South Africa Betting Tips Brandon King smashed 79 runs and he looked in positive form. We back him to be the top batter for the West Indies in this match. The top bowler will be Obed McCoy who finished with 2/15 in the first match.For South Africa, the top batter will be Quinton de Kock. He did not perform well in the first game but he is one of the best top order batters in T20s.The pitch gets slower as we saw in the first game so we do not expect a lot of big hits in this match. West Indies vs South Africa 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. WI vs SA 2nd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips After a brilliant victory by the home team West Indies in the 1st match against South Africa, we move on to the next fixture. The 2nd T20 between WI and SA is scheduled to take place at Sabina Park in Jamaica on 25th May, starting at 12:30 AM (May 26) IST. South Africa was the favourite in the 1st match but West Indies turned the tables around with a comprehensive win. They look ready for the upcoming T20 World Cup which is slated to take place in the West Indies and the United States. Despite going without a full-strength squad, West Indies played brilliantly and handed South Africa a 28 run defeat. Take a look at the predictions and tips for the upcoming 2nd T20 between WI and SA. WI vs SA Match Toss PredictionThe toss winner will choose to bat first as the pitch gets slower in the later stages of the game. WI vs SA Pitch ReportWe saw both the sides struggling with the batting as in both the innings, only 3 players were able to reach double digit scores. Fast bowlers got good assistance as the Proteas pacers took all wickets in the first innings but then the pitch started getting slower and spinner Motie picked 3 wickets. We expect the same behaviour from the pitch in the 2nd game. The average innings score will be around 170. Jamaica Weather ReportThe weather report predicts cloudy day in Jamaica on Saturday. There is a slight chance of rain and the temperature will hover around 31-33°C. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for West Indies vs South Africa 2nd T20 2024

West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West Indies score after 3 overs is 34/0

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May 24, 2024 12:43 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West Indies at 34/0 after 3 overs, Brandon King at 28 runs and Johnson Charles at 0 runs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score, 1st T20I of South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024 West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: Welcome to the live coverage of 1st T20I of South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024. Match will start on 24 May 2024 at 12:30 AMVenue : Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica West Indies squad – Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Andre Fletcher, Johnson Charles, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Hayden Walsh, Matthew Forde, Obed McCoy, Shamar JosephSouth Africa squad – Matthew Breetzke, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Andile Phehlukwayo, Patrick Kruger, Wiaan Mulder, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Anrich Nortje, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi, Nqabayomzi Peter, Ottniel Baartman, Tabraiz Shamsi…Read More Follow all the updates here: May 24, 2024 12:43 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West Indies at 34/0 after 3 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West IndiesBrandon King 28 (16)Johnson Charles 0 (2)South AfricaGerald Coetzee 0/13 (1) May 24, 2024 12:43 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: Brandon King smashed a Four on Gerald Coetzee bowling . West Indies at 31/0 after 2.5 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! Nothing going the bowler’s way at the moment. May 24, 2024 12:43 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: Brandon King smashed a Six on Gerald Coetzee bowling . West Indies at 27/0 after 2.4 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: SIX! A well-directed bumper and two fielders in catching positions but the wind has taken the ball over the fence. May 24, 2024 12:43 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: Brandon King smashed a Four on Gerald Coetzee bowling . West Indies at 21/0 after 2.3 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR LEG BYES! Hard-length ball aimed at the mid riff at about 139 clicks, Brandon King looks to swivel and pull but gets hurried and the ball goes off the thigh pad into the fine leg fence for a boundary. May 24, 2024 12:39 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West Indies at 17/0 after 2 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West IndiesBrandon King 16 (10)Johnson Charles 0 (2)South AfricaLungi Ngidi 0/12 (1) May 24, 2024 12:38 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: Brandon King smashed a Six on Lungi Ngidi bowling . West Indies at 16/0 after 1.5 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: SIX! Brandon King doesn’t miss three times in a row and finally gets the big hit away. May 24, 2024 12:35 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: Brandon King smashed a Four on Lungi Ngidi bowling . West Indies at 10/0 after 1.1 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! Uh, oh! A bit of debut jitters from Ryan Rickelton as he makes a meal of that one. May 24, 2024 12:33 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West Indies at 5/0 after 1 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West IndiesJohnson Charles 0 (2)Brandon King 5 (4)South AfricaBjorn Fortuin 0/5 (1) May 24, 2024 12:32 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: Brandon King smashed a Four on Bjorn Fortuin bowling . West Indies at 4/0 after 0.2 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! The last ball was just a sighter and Brandon King is underway with a fine shot. May 24, 2024 12:06 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Scores: South Africa Playing XI West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: South Africa (Playing XI) – Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, Matthew Breetzke, Rassie van der Dussen (C), Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, Ottniel Baartman, Lungi Ngidi. May 24, 2024 12:06 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Scores: West Indies Playing XI West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West Indies (Playing XI) – Brandon King (C), Johnson Charles (WK), Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Andre Fletcher, Fabian Allen, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Obed McCoy. May 24, 2024 12:04 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: Toss Update West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: South Africa won the toss and elected to field May 23, 2024 11:36 PM IST Welcome to the live coverage of 1st T20I of South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024 West Indies vs South Africa Match Details 1st T20I of South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024 between West Indies and South Africa to be held at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica at 12:30 AM. Stay tuned for live updates.

West Indies vs South Africa 1st T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

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Get to Know Who will win WI vs SA 1st T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11,CBTFJSK Tips, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : West Indies vs South Africa𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 24, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 00:30 IST / 5:00 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sabina Park – Kingston, Jamaica 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 1st T20 2024 West Indies vs South Africa Betting Tips The top batter for West Indies will be Kyle Mayers as he looked in top form in the BPL 2024 which took place in February. In bowling, the top player for WI will be Jason Holder as he has been in good form this year playing various formats.Reeza Hendricks has been a reliable batter for South Africa for a long time and we back him to be the top batter for South Africa. He has more than 1500 runs in the T20I format. In bowling, Lungi Ngidi will be the top bowler and he has a bowling average of 20.25, taking 60 wickets in 40 T20Is.This will be a fast track for the batters in the initial overs so we expect the top-order of South Africa to do some damage. South Africa total runs in the first 6 overs will be over 51.5 West Indies vs South Africa 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. WI vs SA 1st T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips West Indies and South Africa will kick-off the T20I series with the 1st T20 on 23rd May 2024 at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, starting at 12:30 AM (May 24) IST. The series will be part of preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 which is scheduled to start on 5th June and West Indies are the co-hosts for the mega ICC event. Top-order batter Brandon King has been appointed the captain for the West Indies in the absence of Rovman Powell while the visitors South Africa will be led by batter Rassie van der Dussen as Aiden Markram is occupied with his IPL team in the playoffs. Many big names have been rested from both the camps to rejuvenate before the T20 World Cup. Take a look as we give the prediction for 1st T20 between WI and SA. WI vs SA Match Toss PredictionThe toss winner is likely to bat first as the pitch becomes slower in the second innings. WI vs SA Pitch ReportSabina Park pitch used to be a hard and batting pitch before but it has turned slower in the recent years. Batting will be more difficult in the later stage of the match and spinners will have a good time on this slow surface. Pace bowlers with variation of slow pace can also make a difference. The average innings score will be 155. Jamaica Weather ReportThe weather report shows cloudy and rainy weather in Jamaica on Thursday. There can be some showers in the afternoon. The temperature is expected to hover around 29-31°C. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for West Indies vs South Africa 1st T20 2024

Wary of Virat Kohli threat at T20 World Cup, Pakistan’s Babar Azam says, we will… | Cricket News

Danijones10 months ago05 mins

NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam revealed on Monday that his team is meticulously planning their strategies to counter the formidable presence of star Indian batsman Virat Kohli in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup showdown between the two cricketing giants.The much-anticipated clash is set to ignite passions as it unfolds in the vibrant atmosphere of West Indies/USA later this year.Speaking ahead of his team’s T20I series against Ireland scheduled to commence from March 10, comprising three exhilarating matches to be held in Dublin, Babar emphasised the significance of devising a comprehensive game plan to neutralise Kohli’s impact on the field.The marquee encounter between Pakistan and India, slated for June 9 in New York, promises to be a spectacle for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.Recalling the intensity of their previous T20 Cup encounter in 2022, Babar reminisced about Kohli’s memorable innings, where he orchestrated a remarkable unbeaten knock of 82 runs off just 53 deliveries.Kohli’s masterclass, adorned with six boundaries and four towering sixes, steered India through a nerve-wracking run-chase of 160 runs, rescuing them from a precarious position of 31/4 at one juncture.Speaking at the media conference in Dublin on Monday, Babar said that though the team does not plan against one particular player, but they will be planning against Kohli, who he called as “one of the best players.”“As a team, you always plan against different teams and according to their strengths. We do not plan anything against one player. We plan for all 11 players. We do not know much about the conditions in New York and we will plan accordingly. He [Virat Kohli] is one of the best players and we will plan against him as well,” he said.Kohli’s prowess against Pakistan in T20Is is nothing short of remarkable. Across 10 encounters, he has amassed a staggering total of 488 runs, boasting an impressive average of 81.33 and a blistering strike rate exceeding 123.Kohli’s consistency is evident in his tally of five half-centuries against the arch-rivals, showcasing his ability to dominate the opposition’s bowling attack with finesse.In the T20 WC, India and Pakistan are in Group A along with Ireland, Canada and USA. Pakistan will start its campaign against the USA on June 6.Here is the schedule for Pakistan’s tour to Ireland and England ahead of the T20 World Cup:Ireland series: May 10: First T20I, Dublin; May 12 Second T20I, Dublin; May 14: Third T20I, DublinEngland series: May 22: First T20I, Leeds; May 25: Second T20I, Birmingham; May 28: Third T20I, Cardiff; May 30: Fourth T20I, London.Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (C), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan.(With ANI inputs)

ICC reassures robust security as T20 World Cup reportedly receives terror threat

Danijones10 months ago05 mins

The T20 World Cup in the Americas has received a terror threat, Trinidad’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has revealed even as the ICC asserted that a ‘comprehensive and robust security plan’ is in place to ‘mitigate any risks’ to the showpiece beginning June 1. The tournament — featuring 20 teams, including India — is scattered across nine venues, six of them in the West Indies. As of now, the threat, according to media reports, is specific to the West Indies, which aside from some preliminary matches, will be hosting the entire Super 8 stage along with the semifinals and the final on June 29. “Unfortunately, the threat of terrorism in its many and varied expressions is an ever-present danger in the world of the 21st century,” Rowley was quoted as saying by ‘Trinidad Daily Express’ here. Rowley did not name any organisation but reports here stated that the Islamic State made the threat through its propaganda channel. The ICC responded to the development with a statement assuring preparedness. “Safety and security of everyone at the event is our number one priority and we have a comprehensive and robust security plan in place,” a spokesperson of the global body said in a statement issued to PTI. “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.” Rowley said ‘extra effort in national security preparations and response readiness’ will be put in to neutralise the danger. “Given the fact that bad actors can choose to misbehave in any way possible, it makes it virtually impossible to completely seal off all opportunities,” he said. “However, in order to ameliorate these dangers, we at the local and regional levels have remained alert to many threats and singularly or together have our intelligence and other security agencies working to protect the population in countries and at venues throughout the tournament,” he added. The World Cup matches in the West Indies will be held in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago. The US leg will feature games in Florida, New York and Texas. New York will host the marquee India-Pakistan clash on June 9. Cricket West Indies said everything is being done to ensure foolproof security at the mega-event. “We work closely with authorities in the host countries and cities, and continually monitor and evaluate the global landscape to ensure appropriate plans are in place to mitigate any risks identified to our event,” CWI CEO Jonny Graves told ‘Cricbuzz’. “We want to assure all stakeholders that safety and security of everyone at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is our number one priority and we have a comprehensive and robust security plan in place,” he added. Published By: Saurabh Kumar Published On: May 6, 2024 Tune In

“There’s Terror Threat To T20 World Cup”: Trinidad And Tobago PM Reveals; ICC Reacts

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has said it is working closely with Men’s T20 World Cup host countries – the West Indies and the USA – to ensure appropriate plans are in place amidst a terror threat to the showpiece event. The men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place in the West Indies and the USA from June 1-29. Reports emerged from various sections in the Caribbean media that the World Cup hosting islands in the region received terror threats from an organisation in North Pakistan. “ICC is working closely with the host countries to ensure appropriate plans are in place. We immediately spoke to the authorities as the reports emerged, and the Cricket West Indies has assured everyone that a comprehensive security plan is in place to address any risk,” an ICC official told IANS when asked about the terror threat to the Men’s T20 World Cup. Dr Keith Rowley, the Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago, said to Daily Express that the security agencies are working to combat terror threats to the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. “Unfortunately, the threat of terrorism in its many and varied expressions is an ever-present danger in the world of the 21st century. It is against this backdrop that all nations, like our region, when hosting large or vulnerable gatherings, make an extra effort in national security preparations and response readiness to take seriously, all threats, expressed or implied. “Given the fact that bad actors can choose to misbehave in any way possible it makes it virtually impossible to completely seal off all opportunities. However, in order to ameliorate these dangers, we at the local and regional levels have remained alert to many threats and singularly or together have our intelligence and other security agencies working to protect the population in countries and at venues throughout the tournament,” said Rowley. In the Caribbean, Kensington Oval in Barbados, Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, Providence Stadium in Guyana, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in St Lucia and Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent will be the hosts for matches of T20 World Cup. In the USA, Eisenhower Park in New York; Broward County in Lauderhill, Florida and Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas, will be the venues. 20 teams will be divided into four groups of five each for the first round. Top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super eight stage. In Super Eight, teams will be split into two groups of four each. Teams seeded first and second in their groups in the first round will retain that seeding in the Super Eight, provided they qualify. A1, B2, C1 and D2 finishers will be in one group, while A2, B1, C2 and D1 will be slotted in the other group. Top two sides from two groups of the Super eight will advance for the semi-finals. The semi-finals will be held in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago on June 26 and 27 respectively. The final will be held in Barbados on June 29. Reserve days are in place for both semi-finals and the final. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article

Terror threat to T20 World Cup from Pakistan, hosts West Indies assure safety

Danijones10 months ago04 mins

The West Indies, co-hosts of the T20 World Cup, have reportedly received a terror threat from North Pakistan. However, West Indies (CWI), informed the public that all safety precautions have been taken. According to a reliable source familiar with the situation, the Caribbean islands have been alerted to potential terror risks originating from North Pakistan. The T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place in the West Indies and the US from June 1 to 29. The West Indies will host World Cup matches in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago. There are also matches in the US cities of Florida, New York, and Texas, although there is no sign of a threat to the games in the United States. The two semifinals will take place in Trinidad and Guyana, with the final scheduled for Barbados. “We are closely monitoring the situation and maintaining close communication with relevant authorities,” stated the source. “Continuous evaluation of security measures is underway to ensure appropriate plans are in place to mitigate any identified risks.” The threat has been attributed to IS Khorasan, adding to the gravity of the situation. The ‘Daily Express’ quoted Trinidad Prime Minister Keith Rowley as saying that security services had procedures in place to deal with any threats to matches. According to the article, “the Barbados regional security officials are monitoring potential threats to the ICC event” as well as that “intelligence of a potential threat to the World Cup has been received through Pro-Islamic State (Daesh) through the media group ‘Nashir Pakistan’.” INDIA’s CT2025 PARTICIPATION? A pivotal question looms over India’s potential involvement in the forthcoming Champions Trophy, set to take place in Pakistan in 2025. Given the heightened security concerns stemming from the northern regions of Pakistan, there arises uncertainty regarding India’s willingness to travel to the host nation. Reports indicate that the threat extends even to the T20 World Cup. In response, the ICC is slated to convene for its Annual General Meeting in July, hosted in Sri Lanka this year. Among the agenda items, deliberations will center on the feasibility of holding the Champions Trophy in Pakistan or relocating it to a neutral venue, with paramount consideration for the safety and security of players. Recently, PCB officials convened with ICC’s General Manager, Wasim Khan, to deliberate on the scheduling nuances of the Champions Trophy, particularly concerning India’s fixtures. As per the proposed itinerary drafted by PCB, all of India’s matches are slated to unfold in Lahore. The rationale behind this concentrated venue allocation is to streamline security measures and logistical arrangements, thereby mitigating potential challenges. Published By: Saurabh Kumar Published On: May 6, 2024

‘Nothing new to me, it’s…’: Rohit Sharma on his return to T20 captaincy | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Seasoned Rohit Sharma exuded confidence while embracing the familiar mantle of T20 captaincy, stating that it’s nothing new to him and it’s a part of his life during the media interaction post India’s T20 World Cup selection in Mumbai on Thursday.His words resonate with the calm assurance of someone well-versed in leadership’s ebbs and flows.Undeterred by the weight of responsibility, Rohit’s demeanour suggests a seasoned player ready to navigate the challenges ahead.“I was captain. Not being captain and then again captain. It’s part of life. Not everything will go your way. It’s been a great experience. Before in my life, I was also not captain and played under different captains. It’s nothing to me. I have always tried to do what’s required as a player and I have tried to do that in the last 1 month,” Rohit told reporters on his return to T20 captaincy.Rohit stressed upon the fact that the team management particularly looked at middle-order hitting since our top-order has been good.“Don’t know how the pitch will be in the USA. We are playing in the West Indies but at different venues. You have to look at the opposition combinations as well. One thing that we looked at was middle-order hitting. Our top-order hitting has been alright, not that bad.We wanted someone to play that role in the middle overs freely, without worrying about who is bowling. Shivam Dube was the guy who showed this in IPL. Again, no guarantee what our playing XI will be like. Will decide based on practice and the combination of our opposition,” Rohit added.With a past adorned by numerous captaincy stints, he steps back into the role with an air of nonchalance, as if slipping into a comfortable pair of shoes. Rohit’s return is not just a reinstatement; it’s a reaffirmation of his capability to steer the team through the choppy waters of T20 cricket with aplomb.