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  • ‘We Beat Travis Head’s Bat 15 Times’: Rahul Dravid Reflects On Painful 2023 World Cup Loss And Role Of Luck In Cricket | cricket news

    IND vs AUS: The joy of India’s triumphant win in the 2024 T20 World Cup may have lifted the spirits of cricket fans across the nation, yet the heartbreak from losing the 2023 Cricket World Cup final against Australia at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium continues to linger as. one of the most agonizing moments in Indian cricket history.

    For those unfamiliar with the story, the Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, had a spectacular run in the 2023 World Cup. Playing on home soil, they dominated the tournament, winning all 10 matches on their way to the final. With a full house at the world’s largest cricket stadium, the Men in Blue appeared poised to lift the World Cup trophy for the third time. However, their dreams were shattered by a tactically brilliant Australian side.

    Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that paid off handsomely. India struggled to build momentum and managed to post a modest total of just 240 runs. Despite this, the Indian bowlers made a strong start, reducing Australia to 48–3. But then came Travis Head, whose spectacular performance turned the game around. Head played an outstanding knock, scoring 137 runs off just 120 balls. His innings, widely regarded as one of the greatest in the history of ODI cricket, helped Australia secure a six-wicket victory and their sixth World Cup title.

    Reflecting on the defeat, former India head coach Rahul Dravid pointed to the role of luck in cricket. Dravid emphasized that sometimes the outcome of a match hinges on the smallest of margins. He recalled how India needed a bit of luck during their 2024 T20 World Cup victory, citing Suryakumar Yadav’s incredible catch to dismiss David Miller in the final against South Africa as a turning point.

    “Sometimes, at the end of the day, you need a little bit of luck. When there are 30 balls left and 30 runs required, it’s about execution and remaining calm, like Rohit did,” Dravid said at the CEAT awards ceremony in Mumbai. . He added, “We didn’t focus enough on what we needed to do. Sometimes, it’s about having someone who can keep their foot an inch behind the line. On the 19th of November, I remember we beat Travis Head’s bat 15 times without getting a single edge. Sometimes things go your way, but you have to stick to the process.”

    Dravid’s tenure as the head coach of the Indian team came to a close after the 2024 T20 World Cup win, with Gautam Gambhir taking over the role. Dravid, who took charge of the team in November 2021 following Ravi Shastri’s departure, led Indian cricket for two and a half years.

  • Suryakumar Yadav misses top spot in ICC T20I batsman rankings; This Australian Batter Holds Number 1 Position | Cricket News

    Star batter Suryakumar Yadav stayed put on second position in the latest ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings, which also features Ruturaj Gaikwad, who made significant progress following his exploits in the ongoing away series against Zimbabwe. Suryakumar is placed second with 821 rating points behind Australia’s Travis Head, who has 844 rating points. Phil Salt of England is paced third with 797 points, ahead of Pakistan skipper Babar Azam (755), Mohammad Rizwan (746) and Jos Buttler (716). Gaikwad has gained 13 places to climb to the seventh spot in the rankings on the back of a stellar 77 not out off 47 balls in a comprehensive 100-run win for India in the second T20I against Zimbabwe.

    With most of India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024-winning squad rested for the Zimbabwe tour, the five-game series has allowed India’s back-up players to showcase their talent, and with the retirement of stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, the upcoming players can make a good case for a regular place in the side.

    Apart from Gaikwad, Rinku Singh and Abhishek Sharma also made solid gains among the India batters. Rinku, who was among the reserves for the T20 World Cup, jumped four places to reach the 39th spot on the back of an attacking 48 not out from 22 balls in the second T20I.

    And after a duck in the first game, all-rounder Abhishek smashed a stunning 100 from just 47 balls in the second game. With this spectacular knock, he entered the rankings for the first time at 75th spot.

    Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett gained 25 places to finish at the 96th position courtesy of his two attacking cameos, making 22 off 15 and 26 off nine in the two matches. In the bowlers’ T20I chart, left-arm spinner Axar Patel dropped two places to be the lone Indian in top-10 at the ninth position with 644 rating points.

    Fellow left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav also dropped three places to the 11th spot, while T20 World Cup’s player-of-the-tournament Jasprit Bumrah also slid two rungs to 14th position.

    Besides, there were some movements in the top 10 positions of the bowling rankings, with Adam Zampa (7th), Fazalhaq Farooqi (8th), and Maheesh Theekshana (10th) gaining positions.

    India’s Ravi Bishnoi, with his six scalps in the first two games against Zimbabwe, jumped eight places to move to the 14th spot. Blessing Muzarabani also gained eight positions after the first two matches, up to 55th, with his spell of 1/17 instrumental in Zimbabwe winning the first T20I.

    India vice-captain Hardik Pandya, meanwhile, dropped a place to the second position in the T20I all-rounders’ rankings. Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka moved to pole position. India’s Washington Sundar entered the top 50 on the back of his quickfire 27 in the first game, as well as his three wickets in two outings. Axar is placed 12th in the all-rounders’ rankings.

  • EXPLAINED: How Australia’s Win Over Scotland Helped England Qualify For Super 8 Stage Of T20 World Cup 2024 | Cricket News

    Australia secured a convincing victory over Scotland in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 match held on Sunday, June 16. Playing in Group B at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, Australia successfully chased down a target of 181 runs , reaching 185/5 in 19.4 overs. Opener Travis Head and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis both contributed half-centuries, ensuring Australia maintained their perfect record in the ongoing tournament.

    How Australia’s Win Helped England Qualify For Super 8 Stage?

    England was eager for Australia to win as it would have helped them qualify for the Super 8s. If Australia had lost the game, Scotland would have qualified alongside Australia, as Australia had already secured qualification with 3 wins and 6 points. However, if Scotland had won, they would have accumulated 7 points and qualified. Despite Scotland also finishing with 5 points from four matches, England’s superior net run rate ensured their advancement to the Super 8s.

    Australia’s Tricky Chase

    Australia successfully chased down the target of 181 runs in a thrilling encounter, reaching 186/5 in 19.4 overs against Scotland. The match remained closely contested as Scotland fought hard until the end to stay in contention. Despite reducing Australia to 60/3 at one point, Scotland’s efforts weren’t enough to contain Australia’s key batsmen of the tournament, Travis Head (68) and Marcus Stoinis (59), who once again rose to the occasion. Initially asked to bat, Scotland had set a competitive total of 180/5, showing resilience against the formidable Australian side.

    England vs Namibia T20 WC

    Earlier, on Saturday, defending champions England kept their hopes alive for advancing to the second round of the T20 World Cup by securing a 41-run victory over Namibia in a rain-affected Group B match in Antigua. This crucial win brought England level on points with Scotland, underscoring their determination to progress in the tournament.

    Australia vs India Super 8 WC Match On 24th June

    Australia will compete in Group 1 of the Super 8s alongside India and Afghanistan. The final team for Group 1 will be determined based on the results of upcoming matches between Nepal-Bangladesh and Netherlands-Sri Lanka on Monday, June 17. Australia’s Super 8s journey begins with a match against either Bangladesh or the Netherlands on June 20, followed by games against Afghanistan on June 22 and India on June 24.