Dubbed as the pinnacle cricketing spectacle of the year, hosted within the sprawling confines of some of the world’s finest cricketers, and set against the backdrop of a nation renowned for its fervent adoration of the game, the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 unfolded amid much anticipation. However, as the event commenced on Sunday, an eerie sight greeted onlookers: a stadium meticulously refurbished to accommodate upwards of 1,20,000 fervent spectators found itself sparsely populated, with only a fraction of its potential audience in attendance. The Caribbean has traditionally witnessed packed stadiums pulsating with fervour during matches, more so during World Cups. Yet, the recent encounter between West Indies and Papua New Guinea in the tournament opener at Providence Stadium in Guyana painted a starkly contrasting tableau. The vista of largely vacant stands left cricket enthusiasts worldwide bewildered and pondering the underlying causes behind the conspicuous lack of turnout. An almost deserted stadium during a West Indies fixture is an anomaly, with the local fans typically thronging the stands to rally behind their beloved team. The unexpected spectacle has sparked buzz into the factors contributing to the subdued attendance. One salient consideration is the timing of the match. Slated as a day game, the proceedings commenced at the early hour of 10:30 am local time on a Sunday. Despite the allure of a weekend fixture, day matches seldom command sizable crowds in Guyana. The early kick-off time presents a logistical hurdle for many aficionados who gravitate towards evening fixtures, thereby deterring potential attendees. Equally pivotal in dampening spectator turnout are the exorbitant ticket prices. The minimum entry fee for the match stood at a steep USD 22, equivalent to approximately 4,600 Guyana dollars or Rs 1,836. Standard seating tickets commanded an even loftier price tag of USD 45, translating to around 9,500 Guyana dollars or 3,700 INR. The prohibitive cost of admission has dissuaded scores of local enthusiasts from partaking in the live experience. In a region where cricket assumes the status of a cultural cornerstone, such inflated pricing proves prohibitive for many, precipitating a marked decline in stadium attendance. This predicament underscores the imperative for organisers to calibrate ticket pricing in consonance with local economic realities. Ensuring accessibility and affordability not only fosters inclusivity but also cultivates unwavering support for the home team, thereby upholding the integrity and vibrancy of international sporting events. The juxtaposition between the grandeur of the Providence Stadium and Sunday’s tepid turnout serves as a poignant reminder of the multifaceted considerations at play in orchestrating high-profile cricket matches. Beyond the allure of glitzy venues and star-studded line-ups lies the intrinsic need to engender a sense of belonging and inclusivity, thereby nurturing a legacy of sporting excellence that transcends monetary considerations. In charting a path forward, organisers must heed the clarion call for equitable access to matches, fostering a situation wherein every enthusiast, irrespective of economic status, can partake in the collective jubilation and camaraderie that defines the spirit of cricket. Only through a concerted commitment to inclusivity and accessibility can the hallowed halls of stadiums reverberate once more with the resounding cheers of a fervent fan base united in their shared love for the game.
03 June,2024 11:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSri Lanka will rely on their varied bowling attack to tame the unrestrained batting power of South Africa in their Group D T20 World Cup opener here on Monday. They will be eager to get onto the points table at the earliest too as some tricky teams like Netherlands, Bangladesh and Nepal are in their group. South Africa, with a batting line-up comprising captain Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Quinton de Kock, David Miller and Tristan Stubbs, could be a nightmare for .any team. Also Read: T20 World Cup 2024 | "Quite happy with how things went": Rohit Sharma Klaasen and Stubbs have been in roaring form. In this World Cup cycle, the right-hander has averaged 41 and struck runs at 182. In the IPL 2024 too, Klaasen made 471 runs from 16 matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Stubbs has been equally impressive for Delhi Capitals, amassing 378 runs from 14 matches at a strike-rate of 190. This will certainly worry a set of Lankan spinners such as captain Wanindu Hasaranga (economy 7.42) and Maheesh Theekshana (6.71), both of whom had to battle injuries in the recent past. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
03 June,2024 07:16 AM IST | New York | PTIAfter months of speculation, if not apprehension, surrounding how cricket, not necessarily the most popular or American of sports, would be received in this part of the world in a tournament as high-profile as the T20 World Cup, a few early answers pointed to an encouraging start. Rain stays awayThe predicted rains stayed away on Saturday evening as the tournament’s opening match got off to a cracking beginning with a popular home victory. With Aaron Jones leading the way, USA made a blazing start to their Group A campaign, brushing aside neighbours and arch-foes Canada by seven wickets in a tall run-chase at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Also Read: "Tonight's innings will open the eyes, of those who don't know USA cricket": Aaron Jones Even until a few days before the first ball of the competition was bowled, doubts persisted over whether fans would populate the ground, with a vast majority of the 7,000-capacity stadium threatening to wear an empty look and the forecast for thunderstorms during the match adding to the gloom. As it turned out, some 6,000-odd people had a grand time with the weather Gods too in an obliging mood; victory for one of the two co-hosts was perhaps just what the doctor ordered to set the ball rolling. Over here in New York, India warmed up for their Group A opener against Ireland on Wednesday by brushing Bangladesh aside by 60 runs at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, where they will play the first three of their four league fixtures. In his first game in India colours for nearly a year-and-a-half, Rishabh Pant sparkled with a blazing half-century and the bowling group, led by Arshdeep Singh, cut off all escape routes early on after the 2007 champions posted 182 for five. Against an opposition that has historically stretched them in this competition—Bangalore in 2016 and Adelaide in 2022—this was a comprehensive statement with Virat Kohli not playing, even if it was just a practice game. Blow for BangladeshDefeat came at a heavy price for Bangladesh with left-arm paceman Shoriful Islam splitting the webbing between his middle and index fingers in his bowling hand, an injury that necessitated six stitches and puts him in doubt for his team’s first encounter, against Sri Lanka in Dallas on Friday. The Lankans, meanwhile, will take their first steps in a bid to emulate their title-winning run of 2014 when they run into a formidable South African outfit here on Monday. ‘We did well on new ground, drop-in pitch’ India skipper Rohit Sharma said he was happy with how things went in their 60-run win over Bangladesh in the warm-up match here. Pant struck a fluent 53 off 32 balls, while Hardik Pandya smashed 40 in 23 deliveries after Suryakumar Yadav helped himself to an 18-ball 31. “Quite happy with how things went. Pretty much got what we wanted. It was important to get used to the conditions. New venue, new ground, drop-in pitch—important to get used to it and we managed pretty well. All in all, happy with how things went,” Rohit said.
03 June,2024 07:11 AM IST | New York | R KaushikNew Yorker Aaron Jones hoped his scintillating knock in the landmark T20 World Cup opener against Canada on Saturday would “open the eyes of those who don’t know me or USA cricket”. Also Read: T20 World Cup 2024, USA vs CAN: All the records from USA's victory over Canada Jones’ 40-ball 94 saw his team notch up a convincing seven-wicket victory over rivals Canada here, beginning the home team’s campaign on a rousing note in a tournament they are hosting for the first time, along with the West Indies. Jones, whose place in the T20I side was under scrutiny and was released by Major League Cricket (MLC) franchise Seattle Orcas after its inaugural edition, said he showed he was “good enough” to play at the highest level. He was not picked in the last MLC draft. “When I wasn’t selected in the Major League, I just took it as a stepping stone in the journey. Hopefully, tonight’s innings will probably open the eyes of those who don’t know me or USA cricket. We have great players here and that we have a lot of talent here and are willing to play at the highest level for sure.” Set a target of 195, USA stuttered initially, losing opener Steven Taylor for zero in the second ball of the innings, and were 42/2 after 6.3 overs. But Jones had other ideas as he came up with a counter-attacking innings to script a memorable win with as many as 14 balls to spare. Brief scoresCanada 194-5 in 20 overs (N Dhaliwal 61, N Kirton 51) lost to USA 197-3 in 17.4 overs (A Gous 65, A Jones 94 not out) by seven wickets This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
03 June,2024 07:05 AM IST | Dallas | PTIPapua New Guinea batter Sese Bau became just the second player for the nation to put up a fifty in the T20 World Cup 2024. With his exceptional stroke play, Bau was the driving force for PNG in the first innings at the Province Stadium. With PNG tottering at 7/2 in the third over, Bau showed his composure and helped PNG to put a total to defend in the T20 World Cup 2024. With a single on the first ball of the 16th over, Bau raised his bat for a fifty. The left-handed batter became the second player for PNG to score a fifty in the T20 World Cup. PNG captain Assad Vala was the first player to achieve the feat following his 56(43) against Oman in 2021. Bau and Vala tried to string up a partnership to pull PNG back into the game. They tried to brush off the pressure with Vala sending the ball into the stands over extra cover. A tossed-up delivery followed by the sweet sound of timing saw the ball clear the rope with ease. After Vala's dismissal, Bau stayed on the crease and kept the scoreboard ticking by picking boundaries at every possible opportunity. Also ReaD: Babar Azam misses out in former star batter's opening duo for World Cup Wickets kept falling on the other end, but Bau didn't stop to find the fence on deliveries that fell in his hitting zone. His 44-run stand with Charles Amini was the driving force in PNG's total. He struck 50 off 43 deliveries which was laced with six boundaries and a sole towering six. Bau's record-breaking time on the field came to an end after Joseph clipped the bails off the stumps with a slower off-cutter. During the mid-innings, Bau reflected on his knock and said, "The pitch was slow to start off with and then got hard. I just trusted my batting and kept going. The bowlers should stick to their plans and execute if they do that then we will win." Chad Soper (10) and Kiplin Doriga's (27*) influential cameos towards the end propelled PNG to 136/8. (With agency inputs)
02 June,2024 10:41 PM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondentFormer Pakistan cricketer Imran Nazir picked Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan as his opening duo of the Men in Green for the T20 World Cup 2024. The marquee event is already underway in the USA and the West Indies. Before Pakistan's opening clash against the USA on June 6 in Texas, there has been a lot of debate about the ideal opening pair for the Men in Green. Saim Ayub's struggle to find consistency in the opening slot has resulted in former players voicing their concerns over the opening duo. Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has rooted for captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan as the opening duo for the tournament. But Nazir went for a surprise pick and batted for Zaman to open alongside Rizwan. The former batter feels that the duo could put runs on the board in the powerplay which is an important factor in T20 cricket. "We can only talk about the players from the 15-man squad, not those who are already out. If I talk about Fakhar [Zaman], I think he is one of those batters [for opening]," Nazir said while talking on Geo News. "If you cannot set the tune [of the match] in the first six overs, neither you can chase the target, nor you can score a big total. For a long time, we have the same players opening the innings, Saim [Ayub] got the chance but he could not do much. I would go with Fakhar opening the innings alongside Rizwan and Babar would come at number three," he added. Opening batter Ahmed Shehzad was in sync with Nazir's views of mustering up runs in the powerplay and feels that Usman Khan should come out to bat with Rizwan. "I will agree with some of Imran bhai's points because it is very important to have a good start in the first six overs. Gone are the days when you used to play in the UAE where you would score 140 or 145 and defend the target because of your elite spin attack," Shehzad said. Also Read: T20 World Cup 2024: Team India yet to 'nail' batting line-up for World Cup "It is one thing to play a poor ball and time it perfectly, everyone can do that. But when you score boundaries on great balls then it affects the bowlers and the team. So, keeping everything in mind, Rizwan should open alongside Usman Khan," he added. Shehzad went on to state the reason for putting Usman in the opening slot. He refrained from putting Babar in the opening slot as it would leave the middle order vulnerable. "Usman Khan because if you have put him in the team, then play him at his position. He showed his potential in the last match [against England]. If Babar comes as an opener, then our middle order is already vulnerable, who will stand there? So, he should come in at number three and try to take the game deep with a good strike rate," Shehaz stated. Pakistan will kick off their campaign against the US on June 6. They will face arch-rival India on June 9 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2024 squad: Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (With agency inputs)
02 June,2024 09:40 PM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondentAmid the discussions of who will be Team India's next head coach, former Indian cricketer, Gautam Gambhir said he would love to coach the national team. In the recently concluded IPL 2024, Gautam Gambhir returned to Kolkata Knight Riders as their mentor and was able to help them lift the trophy for the third time in the league's history. The deadline to apply for the position was May 27, but still, there is no confirmation if the veteran has applied for the role. "I would love to coach the Indian team. There is no bigger honour than coaching your national team. You are representing 140 crore Indians and those across the globe as well", said the 42-year-old at an event in Abu Dhabi. Earlier this week, former India captain Sourav Ganguly had backed Gambhir for the India head coach role, saying "he is a good candidate". Also Read: T20 World Cup 2024, USA vs CAN: All the records from USA's victory over Canada Gambhir was addressing a gathering of students at Medeor Hospital in Abu Dhabi. When one of the students asked him about coaching the Indian cricket team and helping them win the World Cup with his experience, Gambhir responded, "I have not answered this question, although a lot of people have asked me. But I have to answer you now." "It is 140 crore Indians who will help India win the World Cup. If everyone starts praying for us and we start playing and representing them, India will win the World Cup. The most important thing is to be fearless," said Gambhir. The former opener Gautam Gambhir, who was on a personal trip to the UAE, paid a visit to the sports medicine department at the Medeor Hospital. During the visit, he connected with young cricket enthusiasts from different academies in Abu Dhabi and shared insights on his inspiring journey and recent achievements. Gautam Gambhir played a crucial role for India during the T20 World Cup 2007 and ODI World Cup 2011. He was also praised for his recent success with the KKR. "A secure dressing room is a happy dressing room, and a happy dressing room ends up in a winning dressing room. The only thing I did in the KKR was following this mantra. With God's grace it actually worked", he said. (With PTI Inputs)
02 June,2024 08:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFormer Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif said the Team India's head coach Rahul Dravid has done well, especially during the T20 World Cup 2024 in which the side reached the finals. Mohammed Kaif praises Dravid when his contract is about to end. Dravid's head coach's contract is about to expire after the conclusion of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. The West Indies and the USA are hosting the marquee event. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has already started looking for a new face for the position till the year 2027. Speaking to ANI, Kaif said, "This will be decided by BCCI, this is a very long process. Rahul Dravid did a good job. India reached the 2023 World Cup final, winning 10 consecutive matches and losing only one game. So Rahul has done well for India as a coach." Also Read: T20 World Cup 2024, USA vs CAN: All the records from USA's victory over Canada In November 2021, Rahul Dravid was appointed as the head coach. Under Dravid, Team India won the Asia Cup title in 2023. However, they have not won a major ICC trophy under him yet, losing in the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia to England by 10 wickets, sustaining a crushing 209-run loss to Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final last year in the UK and a heartbreaking six-wicket loss to Australia in the 50-over World Cup final at home after a dominating streak of ten victories till the semifinals against New Zealand. In the T20 World Cup 2024, the "Men in Blue" will be looking to register the title to their names and end their ICC trophy drought. India is placed in Group A and will clash with Ireland on June 5 for their T20 World Cup 2024 opening match at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The mega clash between India and Pakistan will be played on June 9. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team will then play against the USA on June 12, followed by Canada on June 15. In the tournament, India will be aiming to end their ICC trophy drought, having last won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. Since then, India has reached the 50-over World Cup final in 2023, semifinal in 2015 and 2019, the title clash of the ICC World Test Championship in 2021 and 2023, T20 WC final in 2014, semifinals in 2016 and 2022 but failed to secure a big ICC trophy. India will be aiming to win their first T20 WC title since they won the inaugural edition of the tournament back in 2007 in South Africa. In the last edition held in Australia in 2022, India lost to England by 10 wickets in the semifinals. (With ANI Inputs)
02 June,2024 06:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Indian team is yet to "nail" its batting line-up for the T20 World Cup 2024 and much shouldn't be read into the think tank's decision to send Rishabh Pant at number three in the warm-match against Bangladesh, said skipper Rohit Sharma. India emerged winners by 60 runs at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, restricting Bangladesh to 122 for nine after posting 182 for five in the allotted 20 overs on Saturday. On Pant batting at No.3, Rohit said, "Just to give him an opportunity. We have not really nailed down what the batting unit will look like. Even the bowlers did pretty well. All in all happy with how things went." Pant struck a fluent 53 off 32 balls, while Hardik Pandya smashed 40 in 23 deliveries after Suryakumar Yadav helped himself to an 18-ball 31. "Quite happy with how things went. Pretty much got what we wanted from the game. Like I said at the toss, it was important to get used to the conditions. "New venue, new ground, drop-in pitch - important to get used to it and we managed pretty well," Rohit said after the match. Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh shone with the ball, picking 2/12 in three overs while all-rounder Shivam Dube grabbed 2/13 in three overs. Asked about Arshdeep, Rohit said, "He has shown us, in whatever games he has played, he has the skills up-front. He has got a very good skill-set (at the death too). "We saw it today. He bowled pretty well, swung the ball up front, and then bowled one at the backend. We have got 15 good players here. We have to see what the conditions are and then see what combination is best for us." Head coach Rahul Dravid said the pitch was a bit soft and spongy, while lauding the performance of his players. "It's great to get a good hit-out. Obviously, it looks like a good facility in terms of as quickly as they have put up. The ground is a bit soft and the guys could feel that on the hamstring and the calves. "So, that's the area we need to ensure that we are working around and ensuring that the guys are looking after does feel a little bit heavy underneath," Dravid said in a video posted by the BCCI. Also Read: Five questions for Buttler's England to think over ahead of World Cup defence India ticked multiple boxes during their comfortable win over Bangladesh in the warm-up match, but none bolder than the fifty by Pant which has all but sealed his place as the first-choice wicketkeeper batter in the ICC showpiece. Dravid added, "A little bit spongy (pitch) at times but I thought we coped really well. The batters had put an above-par score on that wicket and the bowlers came out and bowled really well. All in all, we got run-around and to get a game here is really nice. Hopefully, we can prepare well for the next couple of days and be ready." Arshdeep, who made good use of the pitch said the team was nicely adapting to the conditions despite some challenges. "Feels good, really important how you start. We got wickets early on and did not give away runs. The wicket was helping us as well, so we tried to keep it simple and got the result as well. "The ground is sand-based, so you need to get the rhythm right. It will be a challenge to adapt to the conditions here. "We are adapting really well because the practice sessions were also there in the morning and everyone turned up and did their 100% there, that we can see on the field as well, the way we played as a team, and it was a nice result," Arshdeep said. Dube, who has made a name for himself with his ability to hit big sixes besides bowling his medium pacers, added, "It was fun playing here, and it was good to have a win in our first warm-up game. Obviously, it's well-built. But there is a challenge for the players. It's not easy. "The warm-up match is important for us to be ready for the T20 World Cup 2024. So it was important to get used to it in batting, bowling and fielding and hence, we got a good idea after playing today and it was a different experience," Dube said. (With agency inputs)
02 June,2024 05:06 PM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondentAs Jos Buttler's England team fly out to begin their efforts to retain the T20 World Cup 2024 title they won in 2022, they have some issues to consider. Buttler had plenty of reasons to be cheerful as he led his team on to their flight to Barbados on Friday. Despite poor weather in England washing out two of the scheduled T20I matches, his side won their series against Pakistan by 2-0, and he finished as Player of the Series, thanks mostly to an impressive 84 runs off 51 balls in the second match. But he also has some serious thinking to do as he prepares his side for the task of defending the trophy they won in Australia two years ago. Here we take a look at some of the things he might be mulling over ahead of England's T20 World Cup 2024 opening match, against Scotland on Tuesday. How will they cope with the conditions? It has been cold and rainy in England so far this cricketing summer - the weather in the Caribbean and the USA will be very different. Are they set to peak at the right time? Leaving aside the English climate, missing out on half their scheduled warm-up matches in the T20 format is less than ideal preparation for a tournament they hope to win. Before the 2022 edition Down Under, England played a mammoth 11 matches - a seven-match series in Pakistan, then four in Australia, two against the hosts and one against Pakistan again. It is worth noting, though, that the three players who are in contention to open the batting - Buttler himself, Phil Salt, and Will Jacks - are sharp and match-fit thanks to their performances and progress in the IPL, so run-making at least should not be too much of an issue. And Buttler has gone on record as saying that he thinks his squad are "in a good place" - although admitting it would have been nice to have two further warm-up matches. How will the spinners fare? Perhaps unexpectedly, the spin attack is looking the least of Buttler's concerns. Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone (three wickets each) have looked solid against Pakistan despite the conditions not suiting them. The only worry here may be the knee injury with which Livingstone returned from the IPL. Also Read: 'Shaw still learning to play T20 cricket': Dada What should the pace attack look like? England has some fine quick bowlers who are looking in form, but have had significant injury problems in recent years - Mark Wood played in the fourth match against Pakistan, his first T20 of any kind for over a year and picked two wickets; while Jofra Archer, who had been out for 14 months as he struggled with stress fractures to the elbow plus a back issue. He took three wickets in the series against Pakistan as well. Then there is Reece Topley - who missed out on the 2022 triumph after hurting his ankle in a freak accident in practice. Topley and Wood played a match each in the truncated Pakistan series - perhaps rotation might be the way England opts to go. What is their confidence like? With limited preparation as a group, it may be more difficult to shrug off memories of England's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup under-performance last year, in which they could not defend their crown and finished seventh with just three wins in nine games. Buttler admitted earlier, this summer "dented" the collective English pride. On the flip side, of course, it offers him and coach Matthew Mott a chance of speedy redemption if they can retain their T20 crown. (With agency inputs)
02 June,2024 04:29 PM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondentThe T20 World Cup 2024 is back with one of the greatest rivalries in cricket. The USA and the West Indies will jointly host the marquee event. 20 teams across the globe will compete for the first time against each other in the history of the T20 World Cup. The T20 World Cup 2024 will also mark the debut of the vent in the United States of America. The matches held in the USA will witness the biggest clash between two Asian giants, India and Pakistan. The Indo-Pak match in the T20 World Cup 2024 will be played at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on June 9. Also Read: Virat Kohli receives ICC ODI Player of the Year 2023 award The stadium is said to have a capacity of approximately 34,000 spectators. With just a few days left for the India-Pakistan clash, ticket prices are skyrocketing with each passing day. According to the T20 World Cup 2024 official site, the price ranges for the India-Pakistan match are in three categories. The ticket price for the Diamond Club is $10,000 which is Rs. 8,34,700 in Indian currency. The Corner Club's tickets range around $2,750 which is Rs. 2,29,517.34 in Indian currency. The Premium Club Lounges' tickets are available for $2,500 which is Rs. 208,764.51 in Indian Rupees. Team India will begin their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against Ireland on June 5. Rohit Sharma will be in charge of the Indian pack along with Hardik Pandya being his deputy. The "Men in Blue" will also have the services of the wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant who has made a roaring comeback to international cricket with a solid half-century in the warm-up game against Bangladesh. Pakistan will play their T20 World Cup campaign under Babar Azam's leadership. The "Green Shirts" known for their fierce pace bowling attack will have the likes of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah. Additionally, Pakistan has also named Mohammed Amir to strengthen their fast bowling attack.
02 June,2024 03:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
