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  [[{“value”:” Buttler and Salt helped England chase down the target. (PC: X.com) England were dominant with both bat and ball. After dismissing a struggling USA batting line-up for a meager 115, via a Chris Jordan hat-trick, the defending champions chased down the target in less than 10 overs. Jos Buttler led the charge, blasting …

Jordan’s hat-trick, Buttler’s pyrotechnics take England to T20 World Cup semi-finals Read More »

  [[{“value”:” Afghanistan outclassed Afghanistan in one of the most memorable World Cup matches of all time. (PC: X.com) The Caribbean islands were witness to some most memorable upsets in the history of the 50-over World Cups in 2007. Bangladesh practically ended the Indian campaign in the group stage in a match played in Trinidad. …

Rebirth of an Afghan dream in the islands of World Cup upsets Read More »

  [[{“value”:” Gulbadin starred with a four-wicket haul. (PC: X.com) The last time Afghanistan faced Australia, history was made. Glenn Maxwell, hobbling on one leg, pulled off a miraculous run-chase in Mumbai last year in the ODI World Cup. On June 23, Sunday, Maxwell seemed destined for a similar performance. He raised his bat after …

Sensational Gulbadin scripts fairytale win Read More »

  [[{“value”:” Afghanistan after win vs Australia in ICC T20 WC 2024 (PC: X) Some days back, I had done a piece saying this ICC T20 World Cup could be Afghanistan’s 1983 moment. Many laughed at it and said I was trying to sensationalise. That I was saying things which aren’t really possible. There’s no …

Is this Afghanistan’s 1983 moment? Read More »

  [[{“value”:” Afghanistan vs Australia, ICC T20 WC 2024 (PC: X) You got to salute the spirit of Afghanistan. To whack the cocky Aussies by 21 runs at the Arnos Vale Ground Kingstown, St Vincent, on Sunday was the mother and father of all upsets in the ICC T20 World Cup. For sheer emotions, for …

In the heart of Saint Vincent, Afghanistan’s spirits soar Read More »

  [[{“value”:” Afghanistan in ICC T20 WC 2024 (PC: X) It was a redemption story for Afghanistan in St Vincent as they avenged their defeat in the ICC 2023 World Cup to Australia by downing the formidable side in an ICC T20 World Cup game. Australia could muster a mere 127 in a chase of …

Red-letter day for Afghanistan cricket as they shock Australia in T20 World Cup Read More »

  [[{“value”:” Both teams are fresh off a defeat. (PC: X.com) The race for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is intensifying with the Super 8 stage in full swing. With two games remaining in Group 2 of the Super Eight stage, the competition for the semi-final spots is largely a three-way battle. While the …

Struggling USA In Fight For Survival Against England Read More »

  [[{“value”:” Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma vs Bangladesh (PC: Debasis Sen) Ishaan Shahane and Debasis Sen in Antigua The Antigua leg is done and dusted, and it has been a successful one for the Indian cricket team. With a comprehensive win over Bangladesh in the ICC T20 World Cup on Saturday, they seem to …

Soul stirring experience in Antigua at the ICC T20 World Cup Read More »

  [[{“value”:” Team India vs Bangladesh (PC: Debasis Sen) Exhibit 1: Shakib Al Hasan gave the ball a bit of air. Rohit Sharma jumped out, freed his arms and hit it over long-on for a six. A ball later, the India captain late-cut the spinner for a four. Ten runs already scored in the over, …

India ditch individualistic approach, embrace ‘total cricket’ Read More »

  [[{“value”:” Phil Salt in action (PC: X) One of the perks of being in the field of cricket is that you get the opportunity to watch matches all across the globe – be it on Television or while covering it from the ground. The Sussex-Hampshire Vitality Blast game played in 2019 was one such …

Can Phil Salt turn out to be England’s go-to man at the top in the 2024 T20 WC? Read More »