The cricketing world was buzzing on May 30 as the T20 World Cup fervor intensified. With the marquee tournament inching ever so closer, several big stories unfolded throughout the day. This included the departure of Virat Kohli to USA ahead of the mega World evet. Also, Gautam Gambhir, who is the frontrunner to become India’s next head coach, may have received a potential jibe from Sourav Ganguly. On that note, let us look back and skim through the eye-catching stories from Thursday.
Team India gets Virat Kohli boost!
The man for big tournaments, Virat Kohli departed for the USA on Thursday to boost the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. He missed the initial team departure due to paperwork issues. Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and other key players had already left on May 25. The T20 World Cup, co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies, runs from June 1 to 29. After a busy IPL season, Kohli also enjoyed some family time before joining the team.
MS Dhoni says ‘Teri surgery ka main dekh lunga’ to a pitch invader
A die-hard CSK fan snuck onto the pitch during an IPL match to meet who else but MS Dhoni. The emotional encounter resulted in Dhoni’s promise to fund the fan’s surgery after learning about his breathing problems. In a video circulating online, the fan expressed his gratitude, mentioning Dhoni’s calming words and vow to help. “Mahi bhai ne bola, ‘Tujhe kuch nahi hoga, ghabra mat. main tujhe kuch nahi hone dunga. ghabra mat, yeh log tujhe kuch nahi karenge’. Aur mere aankhon se toh aansu hi nahi ruk rahe the. Mahi bhai! Isiliye sab kehte hain THALA FOR A REASON,” the fan was heard saying.
Sourav Ganguly aiming at Gautam Gambhir?
Speculation continues to swirl around Team India’s next coach with reports suggesting Gambhir is the frontrunner. Sourav Ganguly’s recent social media post, however, emphasized the importance of choosing a coach wisely, that has fueled rumors. While not mentioning the India coach role directly, the timing sparked theories it’s a message to the BCCI regarding Gambhir’s potential appointment. Whether it’s a simple reminder or a veiled warning about Gambhir remains unclear, but the cryptic post has certainly added intrigue to the coaching search.
Top Stories
Babar Azam repeats Virat Kohli’s phenomenal feat
Pakistan’s Babar Azam joined an elite club, completing 4,000 T20I runs during the 4th T20I against England. He’s only the second batsman to achieve this feat, following Indian star Virat Kohli. While both have crossed the 4,000-run mark, Kohli did it five innings faster (107 innings) than Babar (112 innings). This achievement puts Azam amongst the T20I greats, although Kohli still holds the record for fastest to 4,000 runs.
PAK head coach under confident over Babar Azam and co.?
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup coach, Gary Kirsten, sees promise in the team but avoids overconfidence. He acknowledged their potential for success, but stresses the importance of collective effort and meticulous planning. Kirsten highlighted the Pakistan’s new leadership and player determination, calling it an exciting time for Pakistan cricket. However, he emphasized that unwavering support and strategic planning are required for a deep run in the tournament.
Rohit Sharma – The ideal leader?
Rohit Sharma’s leadership has been praised for many reasons, but one of his most lauded qualities is his unwavering support for young players. This was recently highlighted by star Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who spoke about the confidence and understanding he received from his captain. Speaking to Dainik Jagran, Kuldeep credited Rohit for boosting his confidence. “Rohit (Sharma) Bhai (brother) supported the youth a lot,” he said. “When a new player came in, he supported wholeheartedly, given lots of confidence. He understood my bowling a lot, and it helped me a lot as well. His support was always there.”
Editor's Pick
Cricket
IND vs AUS 1st Test: Triple strike from Bumrah & co, Virat Kohli's redemption on India's radar on Day 2
Top Stories
