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‘If you’re having pre-planned shots against him…’: Rashid Khan hails Jasprit Bumrah’s performance against Afghanistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling spell of 4-1-7-3 was a masterclass in precision and skill. His intelligent variations and ability to outthink batters were evident, as Rashid Khan admitted that his team's inexperience and pre-planned shots against Bumrah cost them dearly."You're facing a quality bowler like Bumrah. I think he's very smart.And if you're having those pre-planned shots against him, I think that's where he gets the success. So, that's a kind of learning for us. We hope that we don't repeat that in future," Rashid told the media, as quoted by PTI.T20 World Cup 2024: Points Table | ScheduleRashid Khan, the Afghan skipper, acknowledged Suryakumar's impact, highlighting his ability to adapt to any condition and play his natural game, which sets him apart."I think...
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’24 off 24, you can say that’s not great but…’: Brian Lara asks Virat Kohli’s critics ‘to be patient’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli endured a terrible run in the ongoing T20 World Cup with just five runs in his first three matches at the tournament. However, the star India batter showed glimpses of finding his form back against Afghanistan before being dismissed for 24 off 24.Kohli, the leading run-scorer in the 2022 IPL with 741 runs, is being criticised for struggling to make a substantial impact in the tournament.His scores in the group stage matches were underwhelming, with knocks of 1, 4, and 0.However, batting legend Brian Lara has come to Kohli's defence. Lara believes that the time Kohli spent at the crease against Afghanistan, despite not scoring big, will serve as a confidence booster for the Indian batsman.T20 World Cup 2024: Points Table | Schedule"24 off 24, you can say that's not...
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‘Lost a bit of weight and he’s…’: Sunil Gavaskar lauds Rishabh Pant’s performance against Afghanistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on Rishabh Pant's performance following India's resounding victory over Afghanistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup.While acknowledging Pant's quickfire 20 runs off 11 balls, Gavaskar's praise extended beyond the immediate statistics, focusing on the wicketkeeper-batsman's improved fitness and growing maturity.T20 World Cup 2024: Points Table | ScheduleGavaskar's comments came after India secured a comfortable 47-run win, their unbeaten streak in the tournament remaining intact. Suryakumar Yadav's blistering half-century and Jasprit Bumrah's three-wicket haul were instrumental in the victory, but it was Pant's overall contribution that caught Gavaskar's eye.Reflecting on Pant's journey back from a severe car accident, Gavaskar...
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‘Not easy to control Surya in this kind of form’: Anil Kumble fires warning for opposition bowlers | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Anil Kumble shared his thoughts on Suryakumar Yadav's impressive performance against Afghanistan in the Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup 2024. Kumble believes that Suryakumar's innings put the Afghan bowlers under significant pressure.During his time at the crease, Suryakumar scored 53 runs from just 28 deliveries, maintaining a strike rate of 189.29.His innings was studded with 5 boundaries and 3 sixes, showcasing his aggressive batting style. However, his knock was cut short in the 17th over when Fazalhaq Farooqi managed to dismiss him.In an exclusive interview with ESPNCricinfo TimeOut show, Kumble expressed his opinion, stating, Suryakumar's performance gives India the kind of power they needed from someone who's batting at the number four.T20 World...
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Why Virat Kohli has to open and Rishabh Pant fits better at No 3 on sluggish tracks

It’s clear to everyone that Rishabh Pant has come a long way. From a return to competitive cricket a few months ago, after nearly 18 months on the sidelines, to getting selected for the T20 World Cup and now the unorthodox X-factor at one down.Mid-way during that IPL, he shrugged off a rousing challenge from Dinesh Karthik to join Sanju Samson in the wicket-keeper race but even at the end of that t20 tournament, it wasn’t clear cut that he would be batting at No.3 for India in the world cup. Such has been his rise that now the murmurs have begun if he should displace Virat Kohli as an opener. It would be a surprise if India go that way against Bangladesh on Saturday but it’s an interesting exercise to delve into. It’s fascinating to see how both batsmen’s relative weaknesses makes them ...
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‘Bowling coach doesn’t…’: Axar Patel reveals how Paras Mhambrey handles ‘world class’ Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinner Axar Patel praised Jasprit Bumrah as a "world-class bowler" following India's 47-run victory against Afghanistan in their first Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup on Thursday. The win in the Caribbean highlighted the strength and depth of the Indian bowling attack. T20 World Cup Schedule | Points Table | StatsAxar Patel emphasized the confidence within the Indian team regarding their bowlers' ability to handle tough situations.He specifically acknowledged Bumrah's expertise and the overall quality of the team's bowling lineup."See, obviously Jasprit Bumrah is a world-class bowler, and you know that with the quality of bowlers we have on our side - we can get out of a tough situation," Axar stated in a post-match press briefing.Patel also pointed out the hands...
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Suryakumar, Bumrah Shine As India Begin T20 WC Super 8 With Crushing Win | Sports Video / Photo Gallery

Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah shone as India eased past Afghanistan by 47 runs in a T20 World Cup Super Eight clash on Thursday. The win helped India maintain their unbeaten streak in the ongoing tournament. Suryakumar Yadav scored 53 off 28 as India posted a total of 181 for 8 in 20 overs after Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat. Rashid Khan (3 for 26) and Fazalhaq Farooqi (3 for 33) played a huge role in domolishing India's top and middle-order but the Suryakumar-Hardik Pandya partnership of 60 runs ensured India of a good total on the board. Later, Jasprit Bumrah's 3 for 7 helped India bowl out Afghanistan for 134. Source link
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Rashid Khan 3, Afghanistan 0: India humiliate one-many army

A cloud of resignation draped the Afghanistan dugout, as India’s bowlers feasted on them like hungry vultures. The defeat, by 47 runs, had an eerily familiar feel to it, a movie they had watched several times—Afghanistan displayed flashes of brilliance, ignited stray flames of an upset but in the end frozing against their old nemesis. India have won all eight of their previous encounters—the ninth was not to veer from the old script. This was a grim reminder that Afghanistan has not shed some of the associate nation traits; they fail to seize moments, they over-rely on star individuals, like Rashid Khan, they don’t have a fallback plan when the tide is against them. They had India at 11/1, could have been 39/2 but for Naveen-ul-Haq letting a Rishabh Pant catch burst through his hands a...
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IND vs AFG Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: SKY, Bumrah Power India To Win Over Afghanistan

IND vs AFG Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: India beat Afghanistan by 47 runs in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eights clash at Bridgetown in Barbados on Thursday (June 1). India won the toss and elected to bat first in what was their first outing in the Caribbean in the tournament. Opting to bat first, the Men in Blue posted 181/8 in their 20 overs riding on Suryakumar Yadav's 53 off 28 and Hardik Pandya's 32 off 24. In response, Afghanistan lost early wickets and were never really able to recover. Jasprit Bumrah set up the tone for Team India while the spinners chipped in later, ensuring that the pressure that was exerted early was maintained throughout. It was a clinical performance in the end from Rohit Sharma & Co. despite the passage o...
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Virat Kohli recreates ‘iconic’ MCG six in India vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup game. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 has not gone as planned for the legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli. However, during the Super 8 match against Afghanistan on Thursday, he provided a moment of brilliance that evoked memories of his iconic shot from the previous edition of the tournament.In the fifth over of India's innings, Kohli faced a delivery from Naveen-ul-Haq that was short and wide.Seizing the opportunity, he unleashed a powerful stroke, sending the ball soaring straight down the ground for a massive six.T20 WORLD CUP: SCHEDULE | POINTS TABLEThis shot instantly went viral on social media, drawing comparisons to his famous six off Haris Rauf during India's memorable victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium.In that historic encounter...
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‘Karamati Khan’: Rashid gets rid of Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Leg-spinner Rashid Khan emerged as the game-changer for Afghanistan, claiming the crucial wickets of Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, and Shivam Dube during the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against India at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.India, who won the toss and opted to bat, started the match with high hopes. However, their plans were soon disrupted by Rashid's magical spell.T20 WORLD CUP: SCHEDULE | POINTS TABLEIn the seventh over, Rashid struck for the first time, dismissing Rishabh Pant with a well-executed delivery.Pant, who had been playing a promising cameo, attempted a reverse sweep but was beaten by a fuller ball on off stump.The ball crashed into the off-stump, and Pant was adjudged LBW after a review. He departed for 20 runs off 11 balls, marking Rashid's first wicket...
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India win toss, opt to bat against Afghanistan in Super 8 match

India’s captain Rohit Sharma and Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan during the toss at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket, Super 8 match between India and Afghanistan, in in Bridgetown, Barbados on June 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: K. R. Deepak India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against Afghanistan in their opening Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday.India made one change, including wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in place of pacer Mohammed Siraj in the playing XI.Afghanistan also made a change with Hazratullah Zazai replacing Karim Janat.TeamsIndia: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah.Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w),...
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IND vs AFG Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024, Weather report, Playing XIs: Virat Kohli in focus as India face Afghanistan in Super 8s – The Times of India

India vs Afghanistan, Super 8 T20 WC Live Score: Virat Kohli, eager to return to form after a dry spell, and left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav, hoping for an opportunity, will be in focus as India, the favorites, take on Afghanistan in their opening Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup today. The main point of discussion ahead of the game is the composition of the Indian team. According to PTI, India must decide whether to stick with the same line-up that succeeded in the group stage or include their top spinner from the past year, Kuldeep Yadav, possibly at the expense of a fast bowler. At the tournament's outset, captain Rohit Sharma expressed interest in playing all four all-rounders—Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja. This approach has worked in the bowler-friend...
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T20 World Cup: Will weather have a say in India-Afghanistan Super Eights encounter? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India will begin their Super Eights campaign against Afghanistan on Thursday at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, after having a significant break following their last match against Canada, which was abandoned due to a wet outfield. The match will start at 10:30 am local time with a forecast of mostly cloudy and humid weather but with a low chance of rain, standing at only 3%.T20 World Cup Schedule | Points Table | StatsIndia's last game was more than a week ago on June 12, where they secured a seven-wicket victory against co-hosts USA. India remain undefeated in the group stage, advancing confidently into the Super Eights, which included two groups of four teams each.Weather forecast for the dayAccording to weather forecasts, Bridgetown is expected to remain mostl...
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IND vs AFG T20 World Cup 2024: Can India deal with versatile Afghanistan on Barbados pitch

IND vs AFG T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan blew away three out of their four oppositions’ under 100 runs during the Group Stages. When India take on Afghanistan in their Super Eight clash in Barbados, they will be well aware of the venom and versatility of the Afghan attack. The pitch in Bridgetown so far has provided a balance between bat and ball and an in-form Afghan attack might tilt the balance. The Barbados pitch has been conducive to fast bowlers in this tournament. And left-arm seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi has been a class apart with the new ball for Afghanistan. Despite playing on the other docile Caribbean pitches he made the new ball talk. The 23-year-old has scalped 12 batters, conceding just 6.66 runs per wicket. T20I stats in Barbados since 2010 ahead of IND vs AFG Batting ...
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T20 World Cup, India vs Afghanistan: Tactical strategies, key battles | Cricket News – Times of India

The business end of the T20 World Cup begins for India against spirited Afghanistan. Rohit Sharma's men have never lost to the Afghans in this format and are a much stronger team on paper, but this is a high-stakes World Cup game in sticky Caribbean conditions. T20 WORLD CUP: SCHEDULE | POINTS TABLERemember, the last T20I played between the two teams in Bengaluru on Jan 17, 2024 was the only one in T20I history to feature two sets of Super Overs.The Afghans will be no pushovers.TACTICS BOARDBat first, bat big: Matches in the US were low-scoring affairs with the ball dominating bat, but things are expected to improve in the Caribbean. The Barbados track has been a sporting pitch with an average bat-first score of 172. Both teams may look to bat first if they win the toss. It's worth ment...
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‘Just make sure…’: AB de Villiers’ piece of advice for Team India for breaking ICC trophy drought | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary South Africa batter AB de Villiers believes that for India to emerge victorious in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup, they must adopt an aggressive approach and "throw the first punch" in their matches.On Thursday, India will face Afghanistan in their ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights encounter in Barbados. The Indian team concluded their group stage with an impressive record of three wins in three matches against Ireland, Pakistan, and the USA in Group A, while their final match against Canada was abandoned due to rain.Afghanistan, on the other hand, finished second in Group C, securing three victories and suffering a single defeat against the West Indies.T20 World Cup 2024: Points Table | ScheduleIndia's primary objective is to break their drought of ICC tournament title...
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How Rahmanullah Gurbaz, KKR’s jaani, revived his confidence for T20 World Cup from an emergency trip back home during IPL

Masked with a crochet on top to disguise himself, Rahmanullah Gurbaz decides to prank his Tuk-Tuk driver at the end of their trip in Kolkata. “I don’t have the money, chacha,” he says as he gets out, winking in the camera before he does. “I left it in the hotel, and I have nothing to go back there now,” he stretches the act, before slowly taking his mask and hat off. “Are you Gurbaz?” asks the driver with a smile slowly spreading across his face. After refusing a couple of times, the Afghan prodigy finally gives in. The chacha, who was confused for a few seconds, is now overwhelmed with joy. The fare has been waived off and he even offers some change for the batter to get back to his hotel, not yet seeing through the joke. Finally Gurbaz breaks the character as he hugs him, “Aapka dil b...
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World T20: What Virat Kohli’s 5 runs from 9 balls tell about India’s batting

Three innings, nine balls, five runs. The numbers tell a sorry tale of Virat Kohli’s World Cup. But if there is a Kohli story that the cold, stone numbers don’t tell, it is how he has been at the heart of India’s brave new philosophy at this T20 World Cup. He has failed, so far, in translating the gung-ho approach into concrete runs, but that is only incidental in the larger scheme of how India is embracing modern ethos without dispensing entirely with the old-guard. Against Afghanistan in the Super Eight game in Barbados on Thursday, the bold punt taken by captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid would be tested. It really is about how he batted those 9 balls. Seven of them were attacking strokes. Three times he sashayed down the surface; once he shuffled too far across. Twice he lo...
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IND vs AFG 2024, T20 World Cup 2024 Live Streaming: When and where to watch India vs Afghanistan live?

India vs Afghanistan ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Live Streaming: Virat Kohli will be expected to hit his straps after a lean run while left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav will anxiously wait for his chance when title-favourites India face a sprightly Afghanistan in their opening Super 8 fixture of the T20 World Cup on Thursday. The big talking point ahead of the game is the Indian team combination. Will India go in with the same line-up that worked for them in the group league stage or bring in their best spinner over the last 12 months, Kuldeep, at the expense of a specialist pacer now? At the start of the tournament, skipper Rohit Sharma had expressed his keenness to include all four all-rounders — Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja — in the playing eleven. Livestream...
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‘Virat Kohli’s form won’t be a concern’: Former India cricketer’s suggestion for star batter to reclaim top form | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared his views on Virat Kohli’s recent performance, ahead of India's T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Afghanistan on Thursday. He believes that if Kohli spends more time on the field, his form will improve.Kohli has struggled in the group stage, scoring merely 1, 4, and 0 runs against Ireland, Pakistan, and the United States, respectively.T20 World Cup Schedule | Points Table | StatsChopra emphasized that Kohli should return to form, not because of the opponent but due to his high calibre as a player."I believe Virat Kohli should return to form against Afghanistan, not because of the opponent, but because of the calibre of player he is and the form he exhibited coming into this World Cup. Considering the venue, there is hope the ball wi...
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Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav in focus as India face Afghanistan in T20 World Cup Super 8 match | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, eager to return to form after a dry spell, and left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav, hoping for an opportunity, will be in focus as India, the favorites, take on Afghanistan in their opening Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup on Thursday.The main point of discussion ahead of the game is the composition of the Indian team. According to PTI, India must decide whether to stick with the same line-up that succeeded in the group stage or include their top spinner from the past year, Kuldeep Yadav, possibly at the expense of a fast bowler.T20 World Cup Schedule| Points Table | StatsAt the tournament's outset, captain Rohit Sharma expressed interest in playing all four all-rounders—Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja.This approach has worked in the bowl...
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Will Kuldeep Yadav make his first appearance at the 2024 T20 World Cup in India’s opening ‘Super 8s’ match against Afghanistan? | – Times of India

The wrist-spin of Kuldeep Yadav is expected to be in the mix when India resume their T20 World Cup campaign in the 'Super 8s' stage in Barbados with the game against Afghanistan on Thursday. Skipper Rohit Sharma has emphasized the importance of using four all-rounders to maintain balance in the playing XI. That leaves the decision on the Indian thinktank if they want to tinker with their group-stage strategy and drop a pacer to bring Kuldeep into the playing eleven.T20 WORLD CUP: Schedule | Points TableDespite being India's top spinner across all formats, Kuldeep was not included in the eleven during the first stage. The team opted for three specialist pacers and two finger-spinners, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja, which allowed for batting depth until number 8.If the pitch offers the s...
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T20 World Cup: How India’s Super 8 group looks like – opponents H2H, venues and weather forecast

Despite playing in tricky conditions in New York, India emerged unscathed from the group stage to take their spot in the Super 8 stage as the T20 World Cup enters the second, all-Caribbean, phase.India’s Super 8 opponents will be Afghanistan (June 20), Bangladesh (June 22) and Australia (June 24). From the tournament’s pre-seeding there have been a couple of changes with Afghanistan taking the place of New Zealand and Bangladesh taking the place of Sri Lanka in the Super 8s. Here’s your quick guide for what lies ahead for Rohit Sharma and Co. India vs Afghanistan, Wednesday, June 20 First up, India take on Afghanistan in Barbados, looking to preserve their unbeaten record against their Asian neighbours in this format. India have never lost to Afghanistan in this format in eight previous...
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‘Lene ke dene pad sakte hain’: Harbhajan Singh warns Rohit Sharma-led India ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8s | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 enters its Super 8s stage, former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has issued a stern warning to Rohit Sharma-led Team India about the formidable challenge posed by Afghanistan. The Afghans have surpassed all expectations, securing a spot in the Super 8s by defeating Uganda, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea on the trot.Despite a hefty 104-run loss to West Indies on Monday, the Rashid Khan-led side remains optimistic as they prepare to face India, Australia, and Bangladesh in the next stage of the tournament. T20 World Cup 2024: Points Table | ScheduleHarbhajan Singh, speaking to Star Sports, praised Afghanistan's spin attack, describing it as "the best in this tournament" and highlighting the potential threat it poses to India."They (Afgha...
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