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ICC T20 World Cup out of the way here and now. Rinku Singh can consider himself the unluckiest cricketer on the planet. He is, by some distance, India’s most destructive finisher. That job is arguably the toughest in T20 cricket. In 15 T20Is, Rinku averages 89 and scores at a strike rate of nearly 177. Additionally, he is the only player to hit five sixes in the final over a T20 chase, when he won the unlikeliest of games for the Kolkata Knight Riders against the Gujarat Titans in 2023.

Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India's 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, to be held in the West Indies and USA from June 1. Rohit Sharma will lead, with Hardik Pandya as deputy. Sanju Samson will support Pant as the second wicketkeeper-batsman… Pant returns after 16 months post a car crash in 2022. India opted for four spinners — Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Yuzvendra Chahal. The pace attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, features Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube offer seam-bowling options. Sanju Samson secured a spot, while KL Rahul and Rinku Singh missed out. Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Avesh Khan are named reserves. India's campaign begins against Ireland on June 5 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, followed by a highly anticipated clash against Pakistan on June 9. They will also face USA and Canada on June 12 and 15 respectively. India, placed in Group A with Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and co-hosts USA, aims for a strong start against Ireland before the crucial match against Pakistan.

Ajit Agarkar and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah have arrived at the ITC Narmada Hotel in Ahmedabad. The meeting of the selection committee is underway and an announcement may be expected soon as all teams have to submit their 15-player squad till May 1. The marquee event is all set to begin on June 1 in the USA and the West Indies.

Puma India has announced actor, Ibrahim Ali Khan Pataudi, as its newest ambassador and said with a legendary legacy in both the realms of sports and cinema, he is the perfect addition to the brand's family. Under this association, he will front the brand’s sports-inspired premium and limited-edition footwear and apparel products. In doing so, Puma will further connect with its young consumers and drive the brand's sports heritage story forward with Ibrahim’s innate style and passion for sports. “Given my love for sports such as football, motorsport and cricket, I am extremely excited to collaborate with Puma. I have always looked up to Puma athletes such as English footballer Jack Grealish and cricketer Virat Kohli and look forward to the opportunities to engage with them through the brand. I will be working closely with the Puma team on interesting campaigns and truly hope to carry forward the brand’s rich legacy," Ibrahim Ali Khan Pataudi said.

IPL clash against DC on April 29. During the KKR vs DC match at the Eden Gardens, Star Sports released a video on social media. In the video, King Khan is seen speaking about the DC captain.

Star Sports, Sidhu said, “Rinku Singh can take MS Dhoni’s place. He can finish games like the veteran player. Rinku is talented and can hit shots to all parts of the ground.

India T20 World Cup 2024 Squad Live Updates Here are 5 hilarious moments when Hitman made fans laugh 1. Rohit Sharma wardrobe malfunction On April 14, during CSK vs MI IPL match at the Wankhede Stadium, Rohit Sharma encountered an embarrasing moment while fielding. The former MI captain's pants slipped off when he dived to catch the ball.

ANI that Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are likely to get selected for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 squad as wicketkeepers. Shivam Dube is also likely to get picked in the squad. According to ESPNcricinfo, Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson is also likely to be India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batter for the tournament.

Rohit Sharma turned 37 on Tuesday; we take a trip down memory lane and relive some of the achievements of the amazing batter. Widely hailed as one of the best of his generation, Rohit continues to be a star batter for India, particularly in white-ball cricket. This right-handed batter has entertained and mesmerised audiences worldwide with his classy strokeplay and calm mindset while batting or captaining his side. He is among the best players of Pull shot in the game, often employing it during powerplay overs in white-ball cricket. But there is also a patient and determined side of him visible when he dons the white colours. This versatility makes him a perfect all-format batter of the modern era.

Harsh Goenka, who describes himself as a sports lover, has six tips for the BCCI for the upcoming T-20 World Cup. In a post on X on 'How can India win the T-20 World Cup', Goenka said, «Pick the team like it is done now in Dream11.» His second suggestion was to pack the team with batsmen. Goenka suggested the names of six batsmen as well: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shivam Dube, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Ruturaj Gaikwad missed out on a successive hundred by a whisker but his valiant knock was the driving force which propelled Chennai Super Kings to 212 for three against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday. Invited to bat, Gaikwad slammed an attractive 98 off 54 balls and was ably supported by Daryl Mitchell, who returned to form with a crucial 32-ball 52 before Shivam Dube's 20-ball 39 not out took CSK past the 200-mark. The 107-run stand between Gaikwad and Mitchell was the cornerstone of CSK's innings as it is their 35th 200-plus total, the most by any side in T20 cricket. Gaikwad was the star of the CSK batting as he hit 10 fours and three sixes in his innings.

ESPNCricinfo. With critics accusing Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi of forcing Pakistan's players to train with the military during the last few days of Ramzan, Naqvi rejected the camp had anything to do with players' injuries. Briefing a press conference, Naqvi said, as quoted by ESPNCricinfo, "Injuries never occur due to fitness training." ALSO READ: Pakistan cricket team to train with army for 10 days to improve fitness: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi He added, "People have got various theories around how to make players fit.

India Women vs Bangladesh Women: Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's cricket team is all set for the 5-match T20 series against Bangladesh women's cricket team, scheduled to kickstart at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Ahead of the big match, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana opened up around the controversy triggered during their previous clash with India when Harmanpreet Kaur faced a two-match suspension for her outburst on the ground and argument with the umpires. When asked about the controversy, Nigar Sultana said she doesn't know much about the rivalry, and they are not sitting on whatever happened in the past.

Sanju Samson led from the front on Sunday with a blistering knock of 71 off 33 balls to guide his team to a comfortable 7-wicket win over LSG in Lucknow. Meanwhile, LSG captain KL Rahul (76 off 48 balls) also scored a half-century, but his innings was far less impactful than his counterpart's. In fact, the RR skipper has been in superb form this season, amassing 385 runs in the 9 matches so far at a strike rate of 161.09 and an excellent average of 77.

IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya questions Tilak Varma's 'match awareness' during DC vs MI clash, says 'cost us the game' In a statement released on Saturday, BCCI stated, “Kishan committed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of the IPL's Code of Conduct. He admitted to the offence and accepted the Match Referee's sanction," “Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of the IPL's Code of Conduct".

LSG vs RR IPL 2024: As veteran cricketers discuss his role in India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul seems to be in his zone and focuses entirely on his batting. After a brilliant knock against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), KL Rahul repeated the spectacle against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday with a 76-run innings, creating a new record in IPL history. After losing his opening partner Quinton de Kock early in the game, KL Rahul played the captain's innings to steer LSG's innings.

DC vs MI IPL 2024: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, witnessed a lot of fireworks on Saturday as Delhi Capitals batters punished Mumbai Indians left, right and centre. DC opener Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abhishek Porel gave their team a dream start, and the home team began with a 114-run opening partnership. Hardik Pandya, who suffered from poor form in IPL 2024, leaked 41 runs in just two overs and was losing his cool at different points in the match.

Hindustan Times quoted Ganguly as saying. ALSO READ: Sunil Gavaskar says bowlers are suffering amid IPL 2024, asks BCCI to 'increase the size of the boundary' On 26 April, the batters of Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings smashed 42 sixes at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. During the match, KKR batters hit eight sixes in the first innings, while PBKS recorded 24 maximums in the second.

PBKS) scripted a historic run chase in the 42nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a high-scoring encounter at the Eden Gardens. Their monumental chase of 262 runs marked a new milestone in T20 cricket, with Jonny Bairstow's sensational century leading the charge. Despite this remarkable victory, PBKS faces an uphill battle to secure a playoff spot, as this win was only their third in nine matches, leaving them in eighth place in the 10-team standings. During the game, PBKS seamer Harshal Patel claimed the top spot in the IPL 2024 Purple Cap leaderboard, taking his wicket tally to 14 wickets in nine innings. His performance was notable despite conceding 48 runs in three overs for a single wicket, as KKR set a formidable total of 261 runs.

DC vs MI IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya continue to struggle with poor form in IPL 2024, as he leaked 41 runs in two overs against Delhi Capitals. As the T20 World Cup 2024 squad selection draws closer, veteran pacer Irfan Pathan shared a strong message for Hardik Pandya, saying that the all-rounder must make some impact and play throughout the year. Irfan Pathan, who has criticised Mumbai Indians approach in IPL 2024, said that Indian cricket should not give that much priority to Hardik Pandya as he hasn't made much impact at the international level.

Virat Kohli should come in at the No. 3 position in the T20 World Cup, according to former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. While talking to Star Sports, Harbhajan said that Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma should open for India while Virat Kohli should come at no.3. His statement came amid calls by many former cricketers to push Kohli to the opener position in the upcoming tournament.