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 T20 World Cup 2024: AFG win by 8 runs, reach maiden semifinal; Australia knocked out
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 T20 World Cup 2024: AFG win by 8 runs, reach maiden semifinal; Australia knocked out

New Delhi, June 25, 2024.Riding on their captain Rashid Khan’s fantastic cameo, Afghanistan have managed to post 115/5 at the end of their 20 overs against Bangladesh in their last Super Eight match at the St Vincent on Tuesday. Rashid scored a brisk 10-ball 19, including three sixes to help his team reach a respectable total.However, the rain might play a spoilsport as it has gotten heavier after the last ball was bowled. The groundsmen were quick to bring in the covers. Bangladesh, however, will be happy with their effort with the ball. They didn’t allow the Afghan batters to get away and have restricted them to 115.Opting to bat first, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran got Afghanistan off to a steady start. They played cautiously as those weren’t easy conditions to bat. ...
 Dinesh Karthik named in elite commentary panel for T20 World Cup
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 Dinesh Karthik named in elite commentary panel for T20 World Cup

New Delhi, May 24, 2024.ICC announced its elite commentary panel for the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting from June 2 in the USA and the West Indies. Some of the biggest names in the cricketing world will come together to provide their expertise during the broadcast of the tournament. Dinesh Karthik, who had his swansong with RCB in IPL has also been included in the commentary panel list.Karthik was elated to be part of the high-class commentary team and give his analysis of the players he recently played with in IPL 2024."This tournament will be different in many ways, which makes it even more exciting. With 20 teams, 55 matches, and some new venues, it's a thrilling combination, and I can't wait to dive in. Being part of such a high-class commentary team is a fantastic feelin...
India squad for T20 World Cup 2024
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India squad for T20 World Cup 2024

New Delhi, April 30, 2024.The Senior Selection Committee on Tuesday picked India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 to be played in the West Indies and United States of America starting in June.In a battle for the second wicket-keeper, Sanju Samson has pipped KL Rahul, while Rishabh Pant has made a comeback to the Indian team after almost fifteen months. The wicketkeeper-batter has been out of cricket since his horrific car accident in December 2022.Samson has accumulated 385 runs so far in this IPL at a strike-rate of 161.09, and has come across as a transformed T20 batsman. Having blown hot and cold in the past, he has been more consistent with his batting and in a side that is devoid of power-hitters, Samson’s presence could benefit India in the middle-ord...
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