T20 World Cup 2024

Farooqi threat looms over Tigers’ left-handed top-order

If you are a left-handed top-order Bangladesh batter, you would not like the sight of Afghanistan’s left-handed pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi steaming in at you with the new ball.

‘I had five bad balls and he hit them all for six’

Looking back, Starc acknowledged Rohit’s exceptional performance throughout the tournament and commended him for his brilliant and strategic use of the conditions in St Lucia.

India says Rohit to remain Test and ODI captain

Rohit Sharma will stay on as captain of India's Test and one-day teams, the country's cricket board said, after he ended his T20 international career with a World Cup triumph.

When will Hathurusingha take responsibility?

Now, will the BCB finally demand accountability from Hathurusingha or will they maintain the status quo as raising questions will bring them directly into the firing line?

Kohli lauds ‘eighth wonder of the world’ Bumrah in team reception

"I'll sign the petition for Jasprit Bumrah to be the eighth wonder of the world right now. He is a once-in-a-generation bowler," Kohli said.

The Taskin scenario and its timing

What happens inside the team environment usually stays out of public knowledge, but this time the news about Taskin was leaked quite some time after the World Cup game in question.

Pandya crowned top T20I all-rounder after World Cup final heroics

There were other movements in the top 10 of the T20I all-rounder rankings, with Marcus Stoinis , Sikandar Raza, Shakib Al Hasan and Liam Livingstone rising up by one spot. Mohammad Nabi moved back by four spots to go out of the top five.

Taskin apologised for arriving late before India match, says Shakib

“So, when Taskin actually had reached the field, it was probably five to ten minutes before the toss," said Shakib

Will BCB’s World Cup ‘discussions’ make any difference?

As another discussion follows on performances, will BCB this time be relieved with having made the second stage, or will they form another probe committee?

June 29, 2024
June 29, 2024

T20 World Cup final a hunger game for Proteas: Markram

South Africa captain Aiden Markram says his team are driven by an "extreme hunger" to win as they search for their first T20 World Cup title against India on Saturday.

June 29, 2024
June 29, 2024

Maiden triumph or return to glory?

The ninth edition of the ICC T20 World Cup will draw to a close today with a never-seen-before matchup in the final, as inaugural champions India take on first-time finalists South Africa for the right to call themselves the best in the world in the shortest format of the game.

June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

Will rain play spoilsport in T20 World Cup final?

Much like in several fixtures in the tournament, rain could play spoilsport in the final as well, with a tropical storm set to sweep across the island on Saturday according to an information statement issued by the Barbados Meteorological Service. According to AccuWeather, showers are expected and will likely delay the toss and interrupt play later. While there is a 50 percent chance of rain in the morning, it is expected to come down to 30 percent come toss time with the probability jumping back to 50 percent in the afternoon.

June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

India fans dream of World Cup glory after long wait

Fan frenzy mounted Friday in India after their team reached the T20 World Cup final with a big win over England, putting the country on the brink of a first major title in over a decade.

June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

India outbowled and outplayed us, says England captain Jos Buttler

India were in sparkling form as they beat England comprehensively to set up a final with South Africa. 

June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

Tigers return home after roller-coaster T20 World Cup

The manner of their exit from the global event has left fans disconsolate and experts baffled.

June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

Rohit says struggling Kohli 'saving it for the final'

Former captain Kohli, 35, has now scored just 75 runs in seven innings this tournament at an average of 10.71.

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

Afghanistan World Cup heroics can inspire next generation: Trott

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott hopes his side's historic T20 World Cup run, which ended in a heavy semifinal defeat Wednesday, has "inspired young kids to pick up a bat and ball" in the war-ravaged country.

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

Sri Lanka head coach Silverwood resigns for personal reasons

Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood has resigned from his position in order to spend more time with his family, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

Rohit says India 'always under pressure' to end World Cup drought

India captain Rohit Sharma admitted Wednesday his team is "always under pressure" to end a world title drought which has now stretched to over a decade.