Sat. Sep 28th, 2024
The India vs. Pakistan match on Sunday at the Nassau International Stadium is the highlight of the ICC T20 World Cup. Both teams are intensifying their preparations with rigorous practice sessions. The Indian cricket team was seen practicing at Cantiague Park on Friday afternoon, maintaining a spirited and upbeat atmosphere
Sandeep Patil recounted his conversation with Sachin Tendulkar. About 11 years ago, when he was the chief selector, Patil had to take the biggest/toughest call of his tenure as a selector. The five wise men were looking beyond the ‘master blaster’ as far as the Indian team was concerned. But Tendulkar wanted to continue. A conversation ensued and eventually, the legendary batsman decided to call it quits.
Rishabh Pant is a born fighter, everyone knows that. Yet, what the Delhi-born wicket-keeper came up with against Ireland on Wednesday at the dirt-track type drop-in pitch at the Nassau County Stadium, was sensational. There has been plenty of chatter around Pant for years. He is indeed blessed, a term which now sticks to him even more, after his miraculous recovery from a major car accident in December 2022 near Roorkee.
Ever since Ireland punched above their weight to usurp Pakistan, Bangladesh and England in the 2007 and 2011 50-over World Cups, there has been a sense of intrigue surrounding the European nation. But in the last few years, despite achieving full-member status, Ireland have kind of lost momentum. Yes, there was a defining win over the eventual world champions, England,
In very tricky conditions for batting, Amrich Nortje burst open Sri Lanka’s batting unit with amazing figures of 4 for 7 as South Africa began their T20 World Cup campaign on the right note with a six-wicket win. The African nation chased down the target of 78 in the 17th over.
Sourav Ganguly is always interesting to speak to. He understands the sport better than most and, if he is in a good space and not pushed by phone calls and selfies, gives you multiple headlines in the course of a 20-minute conversation. Friday was one such day. As we both sat in the green room of the Goa Fest planning our session, it was time for a detailed T20 World Cup deep dive with Sourav. From who should open, to whether he is worried about Hardik Pandya’s form, Sourav spoke about a host of issues. Excerpts from the conversation: