The T20 World Cup 2024 continued on Day 3 as we saw three thrilling games take place. We saw Afghanistan rout over a hapless Uganda side before England and Scotland feature in an abandoned game in Barbados. Netherlands, however, opened their account with a nervy win over Nepal. But the day wasn’t just about World Cup action. June 4 also saw big stories emerge from the Indian cricketing scene, with Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma grabbing the headlines. On that note, let us look back and skim through the eye-catching stories from Tuesday.
Rohit Sharma want Rahul Dravid to stay!
In a heartwarming twist, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma confessed to pleading with his coach, Rahul Dravid, to stay on. Dravid, however, seems ready to hang up his coaching hat after the T20 World Cup 2024. Gambhir, the former World Cup winner, is rumored to be the frontrunner for the coveted position. With Dravid’s departure, a new chapter beckons for Indian cricket, but the echoes of Rohit’s plea will linger.
Can Virat Kohli open with Rohit at T20 WC?
The T20 World Cup kicks off for India with an air of mystery surrounding their opening combination. Though Jaiswal, the designated opener, sat out the warm-up match, there is a space for the opening slot alongside Rohit. Pundits like Ambati Rayudu and Sunil Gavaskar wants a reunion at the top for Rohit and Kohli, a pairing with just one prior outing in T20 internationals. Will India gamble on experience or back Jaiswal to find his form? The answer will unfold on Wednesday night against Ireland.
What will be an ideal score at Nassau?
In a pre-match press conference, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma surprised fans with a modest target for their World Cup opener against Ireland. Citing slow pitches in the US and West Indies, Rohit declared a score of 140-150 “good” for the match. This low target hints at a potential bowling-heavy strategy from India, aiming to exploit sluggish conditions and overpower the Irish batsmen.
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Fazalhaq Farooqi thumps Uganda!
Fazalhaq Farooqi emerged as Afghanistan’s undisputed hero in their dominant victory over Uganda at the T20 World Cup. The left-arm pacer dismantled Uganda’s batting lineup, claiming a sensational five-wicket haul for a mere nine runs in just four overs. This fiery spell restricted Uganda to a paltry 58 runs, marking their lowest total in T20is. Farooqi’s performance not only secured a massive 125-run win for Afghanistan but also cemented his place with the fourth-best individual bowling spell in T20 World Cups history.
ENGLAND WINLESS vs EUROPEAN SIDES!
In a rain-soaked anti-climax at the T20 World Cup, Scotland set England an exciting target of 109 in 10 overs before the match was abandoned. The downpour denied both sides a victory, awarding them a point each in Group B. This result extends England’s curious winless streak against European teams in the tournament, adding a washout to previous defeats against Netherlands (2009, 2014) and Ireland (2022), and mirroring an earlier washout against Ireland (2010).
Next level craze for T20 World Cup in Nepal!
Despite a tough opening loss to Netherlands, Nepal’s T20 World Cup journey has sparked a national frenzy. Back home, massive crowds thronged screenings to cheer on their heroes, with drone footage capturing the electric atmosphere. Even at the Dallas stadium, a sea of Nepali fans brought their unwavering support.
