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  • Team India meets PM Narendra Modi in Delhi for breakfast to celebrate T20 World Cup title win | Cricket News

    The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for breakfast at his residence in Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, on Thursday. During the hour-long meeting, PM Modi congratulated the T20 World Cup-winning team. The team arrived at No. 7, Lok Kalyan Marg at 11 am IST, after receiving a rousing reception at ITC Maurya. Captain Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid, and Virat Kohli were seen cutting a special cake prepared by the hotel chef. PM Modi encouraged the team to continue their winning streak, expressing confidence that the T20 World Cup victory in Barbados would motivate them in future tournaments.

    In a video, PM Modi and the Indian cricket team shared laughs while reminiscing about the World Cup campaign. Head coach Rahul Dravid spoke as the players sat with the Prime Minister. PM Modi smiled throughout the video, enjoying the players’ anecdotes. Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya also spoke during the meeting.

    #WATCH | Indian Cricket team meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.

    Team India arrived at Delhi airport today morning after winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados on 29th June. pic.twitter.com/840otjWkic — ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2024

    After leaving the Prime Minister’s residence, the team headed back to the New Delhi airport to depart for Mumbai, where an open-top bus parade awaits them.

    The team wore customised India jerseys with ‘Champions’ written on them for the meeting with PM Modi. PM Modi hosted the players for a special breakfast, listening to their experiences from the World Cup campaign in the USA and the Caribbean. India defeated South Africa in the final on Saturday at the Kensington Oval in Barbados to win their second T20 World Cup crown.

    India’s T20 World Cup heroes received a rousing reception upon their return home on Thursday. The team, support staff, and around 20 media members arrived at the New Delhi airport on a special charter plane arranged by the BCCI. Secretary Jay Shah also traveled with the team on the Air India plane. The BCCI arranged the chartered plane to bring home the World Cup heroes stranded for three days in Barbados due to Hurricane Beryl.

  • IND vs ZIM T20I Series: Sai Sudarshan, Jitesh Sharma, Harshit Rana IN; Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal Out For First 2 Matches | Cricket News

    The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that opener Sai Sudarshan, wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma, and fast bowler Harshit Rana will replace Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, and Yashasvi Jaiswal for the first two T20 Internationals against Zimbabwe. The initial match of the five-game series is scheduled for July 6 at Harare Sports Club. The series finale, along with all other matches, will also take place at the same venue, concluding on July 14.

    Samson, Dube, and Jaiswal, members of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 squad, are currently unable to leave Barbados due to disruptions caused by Hurricane Beryl. (‘Tu Bhi Trophy Pakad Le’: Story Behind Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli’s Iconic Viral Photo That Marks India’s T20 World Cup Success)

    A statement by BCCI said, “The Men’s Selection Committee has named Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma and Harshit Rana as replacements for Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal for the first two T20Is against Zimbabwe.”

    Originally slated to join the Zimbabwe-bound squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series starting Saturday, July 6, the trio will travel to India first with the rest of the ICC T20 World Cup-winning Indian squad before departing for Harare.

    The World Cup-winning Indian cricket team remained stranded in Barbados after a Category 4 hurricane hit the Caribbean islands at Bridgeton in Barbados which has imposed a lockdown. Flights have been cancelled delaying the team’s departure. Hurricane Beryl with Strong winds and rain due to hurricane Beryl lashing through Barbados and neighbouring islands since Sunday.

    Electricity and water supply have also been affected in the country, which hosted the ICC T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa. Currently, the Men in Blue are staying at a hotel in Barbados as the main international airport was shut.

    Speaking to reporters, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah who is accompanying the team said that they are “stuck” in Barbados and will think about the felicitation once the travel plans are clear.

    “Like you we are also stuck here. After the travel plans are clear, we will think about the felicitation,” Shah was quoted by ESPNcricinfo as saying.

    The squad features just two players from the main squad for the T20 World Cup: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson. The rest of the squad who are part of T20 WC has been rested.

    The likes of Rinku Singh, Avesh Khan and Khaleel Ahmed who are in the reserves player list of the T20 World Cup touring party, have also been added to the squad. Promising young players who have proven themselves in the Indian Premier League and domestic arena over the past 12 months have received multiple call-ups from India.

    Zimbabwe Cricket on Monday announced the squad for their upcoming series against the T20 World Cup 2024 champions, India. In the five-match T20I series, Zimbabwe have named a young squad to face India, who will miss a majority of their key players as well.

    The Belgian-born Antum Naqvi has been named in the squad, but his inclusion is subject to the confirmation of his citizenship status. In the domestic circuit, he boasts an impressive strike rate of 146.80 in the T20 format. In first-class cricket, he has an impressive average of 72.00, and in List-A cricket, he boasts an exceptional average of 73.42, which underlines his massive potential before he steps at the international level.

    After failing to qualify for the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2024, Zimbabwe will aim to rebuild under new head coach Justin Sammons. Zimbabwe have picked a young squad with an average age of 27, and that has a total of 558 T20I appearances under their belt.

    Sikandar Raza, at 38, will continue to lead the side. With 86 matches to his name, he is Zimbabwe’s most experienced player, followed by 29-year-old Luke Jongwe, who has made 63 appearances.

    India’s squad for T20I series against Zimbabwe: Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Nitish Reddy, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar and Tushar Deshpande.

    Zimbabwe Squad for T20I Series against India: Sikandar Raza (captain), Akram Faraz, Bennett Brian, Campbell Johnathan, Chatara Tendai, Jongwe Luke, Kaia Innocent, Madande Clive, Madhevere Wessly, Marumani Tadiwanashe, Masakadza Wellington, Mavuta Brandon, Muzarabani Blessing, Myers Dion, Naqvi Antum, Ngarava Richard, Shumba Milton. (ANI)

    India’s squad for 1st & 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe: Shubman Gill (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande, Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Harshit Rana.

  • Will Rishabh Pant bat at number 3 for India in T20 World Cup 2024? Here’s what Rohit Sharma says | Cricket News

    During the build-up to India’s T20 World Cup squad announcement in late April, there was much debate over the best top-order combination, particularly whether Virat Kohli should open alongside captain Rohit Sharma. However, Rishabh Pant’s promotion to No. 3 has surprised many. After India’s 60-run win against Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup warm-up match in New York on Saturday, discussions emerged about Pant’s potential role in the top order following his explosive fifty.

    On June 1, India tried a new opening combination against Bangladesh, with Sanju Samson and captain Rohit Sharma opening the batting. Unfortunately, Samson struggled and was out for 1 of 6 balls. Pant then came in at No. 3 and shone with a powerful performance, hitting four sixes and four boundaries in just 32 balls. He scored an impressive 53 runs before retiring hurt, helping India reach a total of 182 for five. This performance sparked conversations about his possible role in the World Cup.

    After the match, Rohit Sharma addressed the speculation about India’s batting line-up for the World Cup. He explained that Pant was sent to bat at No. 3 to give him a chance, and the team has not yet finalized their batting order. Rohit said, “We wanted to give him an opportunity. “We haven’t nailed the batting line-up yet; we wanted most guys to get a hit in the middle,” he added.

    T20 World Cup 2024: India’s all-round performance in warm-up match

    India’s Performance in the Warm-Up Game India showcased an impressive performance in their only warm-up game before starting their T20 World Cup campaign, defeating Bangladesh by 60 runs at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya led with aggressive batting, helping India post a total of 182 for five. The bowlers then delivered a clinical performance, restricting Bangladesh to just 122 for nine in 20 overs.

  • RR vs PBKS Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today’s Rajasthan Royals Vs Punjab Kings In Barsapara Cricket Stadium, 730PM IST, Guwahati | cricket news

    Rajasthan Royals (RR) play Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the first match to be played at Barsapara cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Assam. This is RR’s second home ground this season and also the home of their batter Riyan Parag. This is an inconsequential match in respect of playoffs qualification. Both teams have two games left but RR have already qualified. With DC beating LSG, RR’s place was confirmed. However, they will still be looking to win games in lead up to the playoffs and also to ensure they finish in the top-two. Sunrisers Hyderabad can take the second spot if they win their remaining two games. RR must win and maintain a better NRR than third-placed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and SRH to seal the berth in the playoffs as one of top two teams in the group stage this year.

    On the other hand, Punjab Kings will be looking to win their remaining two games to finish the season on a high. They are out and placed right at the bottom of the table right now. They would not want to finish with just 8 points and as the worst side this season.

    Remember that England players bound for national duty in RR camp have left. However, Punjab Kings will still have the services of Jonny Bairstow and Sam Curran, who are likely to leave after this game.

    RR vs PBKS IPL 2024: probable playing XIs

    Rajasthan Royals probable playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shubham Dubey, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.

    Punjab Kings probable playing XI: Jonny Bairstow (wk), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Jitesh Sharma, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

    RR vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Team

    Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson (C), Tom Kohler-Cadmore

    Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shashank Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Dhruv Jurel

    All-rounders: Riyan Parag (VC), Sam Curran

    Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Harshal Patel

    RR vs PBKS: Squads

    Punjab Kings Squad: Jonny Bairstow(w), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sam Curran(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Chris Woakes, Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Tanay Thyagarajan, Shikhar Dhawan, Atharva Taide, Shivam Singh, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh

    Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rovman Powell, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj, Tanush Kotian, Kuldeep Sen, Donovan Ferreira, Abid Mushtaq, Shubham Dubey, Kunal Singh Rathore, Navdeep Saini

  • IPL 2024 DC Vs RR: Why Sanju Samson Was GIVEN Out By Third Umpire After Shai Hope’s Controversial Catch? , cricket news

    IPL 2024 DC Vs RR: Why Sanju Samson Was GIVEN Out By Third Umpire After Shai Hope’s Controversial Catch?

    The Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) clash in IPL 2024 saw a controversial moment when Sanju Samson was dismissed in the 16th over if the innings. Samson was batting on 86 and all RR hopes were pinned on him as 60 runs were still required off 27 deliveries. Samson was a crucial wicket for DC and they were pretty relieved to see his back as the RR captain was held at long on boundary. But the dismissal is still being discussed as many of the Sanju and RR fans feel the third umpire was wrong to judge him out. RR could manage just 201 for 8 in 20 overs, losing the match by 20 runs.

    What is the controversy?

    Samson hit the ball down the ground but with not much elevation. Shai Hope, fielding at long on boundary, caught it at chest height. However, his legs were very close to the boundary cushions. So close that it appeared as if Hope’s shoes had brushed the cushions. Hope claimed the catch but the onfield umpire wanted to check the legitimacy of the catch by going upstairs and dialed Michael Gough, who was the man-in-charge for this game.

    IPL has got rid of soft signal. Now, what is a soft signal? While the onfield umpire transfers the responsibility to make some decisions to third umpire because the naked eye could not grab some visuals, he or she used to call it out or not out. This was called a soft signal. The third umpire used to look at the replays to see if the onfield decision can be reversed or not. The onfield umpire makes this soft signal by keeping in mind various factors. IPL stopped using soft signals from 2021 IPL while ICC scrapped it in 2023 for contentious catches.

    In Sanju’s case, umpire Gough was on his own to decide the fate of the batter. However, he himself needed to be fully assured that Hope had touched the cushions. While Hope’s feet were close to the ropes, the shadows created by them and the cushion was not making it very clear that the contact really happened. Umpire Gough stuck to the process and rules. There was no way he was going to get a clear picture. There was no soft signal here. Gough did not see any conclusive evidence to judge it not out.

    After looking at the available camera angles, Gough could not reach to a conclusion that Hope had not taken a legitimate catch. The decision is not saying that it was a clean catch. Rather it is saying that there was no enough evidence to say that it was not a legitimate catch.

  • India’s T20 World Cup 2024 Squad: Sanju Samson First-Choice Keeper; Hardik Pandya’s Place Still Not CONFIRMED And More | cricket news

    In about two days, the BCCI selectors led by Ajit Agarkar are going to end the ever-growing anticipation about India’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad. But here’s a reality check for the IPL-watching India fans: the T20 league performance are going to have zero effect on the selection for the World Cup. The selectors are not keen on trying players who do not have any prior international experience. The squad is pretty much ready and after meeting between the selectors and the Indian management, it will be out soon.

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    As per ESPNcricinfo, the only IPL performance that brought the attention of selectors was that of Lucknow Super Giants’ Mayank Yadav. He has extreme pace and accuracy but because he cannot keep his body fully fit after a couple of games, selectors did not feel it would be a right call to take him in the squad.

    Unlike what the social media believes, neither KL Rahul nor Risahbh Pant are the first-choice keepers. Selectors are likely to go with Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson as the first-choice wicketkeeper/batter for he has the ability to hit the spin as India’s top 3 struggle against spin.

    KL Rahul is in form but he is batting in the top order which is already secured. Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav are almost finalized in the top 4.

    Rahul or Pant could be the backup keeping options but for that to happen, India will have to leave out one of Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh or a backup pacer. The selectors will have to make a call on this, whether they want powerhitting backup, keeping backup or pace-bowling backup.

    As far as Hardik Pandya is concerned, he comes with a rare skill which is bowling medium pace and batting in middle order as power-hitter. He is out of form but that is not a huge concern for selectors as much as his bowling fitness is. Pandya is yet to bowl a full quota of overs this IPL and his pace is also down. That is why saying Pandya is already confirmed for World Cup is still far-fetched.

  • Why Rajasthan Royals Wearing ‘Pink Jersey’ Against RCB In IPL 2024? , cricket news

    In the pulsating arena of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, amidst the soaring highs and nail-biting matches, Rajasthan Royals have brought forth a unique hue of cricketing spirit. Ahead of their clash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Royals have not only pledged their prowess but also their hearts, donning a special all-pink matchday kit as part of their resounding ‘Pink Promise’.

    A Symbol of Empowerment

    As the cricketing titans step onto the field, it’s not merely about chasing victory but also about championing a cause. The Pink Promise resonates beyond the boundaries of the stadium, echoing the unwavering support to the empowered women from rural Rajasthan. It’s a tribute, a salute to those driving significant societal transformation, imbued with the spirit of solidarity and empowerment.

    Inspirational Narratives

    The Royals, led by the dynamic Sanju Samson, have embarked on a journey that transcends mere cricketing excellence. Their commitment to donate a portion of ticket sales and jersey proceeds to the Royal Rajasthan Foundation stands as a testament to their vision of ‘Aurat Hai Toh Bharat Hai’ (If a woman thrives, so does the nation). Every boundary scored during the RR vs. RCB clash promises to illuminate six homes in the Sambhar region with solar power, a beacon of hope and progress.

    A Victorious Streak

    But beyond the philanthropic endeavors lies the sheer brilliance on the cricketing field. Rajasthan Royals have emerged as an unstoppable force in IPL 2024, maintaining an unblemished record so far. Their triumphs over Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals, and Mumbai Indians stand as a testament to their mettle, with players like Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, and Kumar Sangakkara leading the charge with exemplary performances.

    A Clash of Titans

    As the Sawai Mansingh Stadium braces for the clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the anticipation is palpable. While Rajasthan Royals bask in the glory of their victories, RCB, led by the seasoned Faf du Plessis, stand as formidable adversaries, seeking redemption after a rollercoaster ride in IPL 2024. The stage is set for a showdown of epic proportions, where every stroke of the bat and every delivery will script a tale of triumph and tenacity.

  • Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2024 LIVE Streaming Details: Timings, Telecast Date, When And Where To Watch RR vs LSG Match No.4 In India Online And On TV Channel? , cricket news

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