Rohit Sharma, the current captain of the Indian cricket team in the T20 format, is set to step down from his leadership role in T20 cricket. The decision comes in the wake of the positive feedback received by the team management regarding Rohit's captaincy during the World Cup. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed no objections to Rohit continuing as the captain for One Day Internationals (ODIs) in the interim.
Australia, having recently secured the World Cup trophy, faced India in a T20 series. Setting a challenging target of 209 runs, Australia's top-order batsman, Josh English, showcased brilliance with a century. However, India, in a thrilling encounter, managed to chase down the total with just one ball to spare.
India continued their impressive form against Australia, securing victory in the second T20I match at Thiruvananthapuram, following their recent loss in the ODI World Cup final. Australia's innings concluded at 191 runs for 9 wickets, falling short of India's target of 236 runs by 44 runs.
Uganda has joined Namibia as the second team from the African region to qualify for the main event of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Unfortunately, Zimbabwe's journey in the tournament comes to an end.
India had already clinched the series with a one-match lead as the fifth and final match of the 5-match T20 series unfolded on Sunday. Although the match seemed routine, Australia failed to secure a win despite a thrilling finish.
In a significant moment six months ahead of the commencement of the largest T20 World Cup in cricket history, the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the new logo for the upcoming 20-team, 55-match tournament. Unveiled on Thursday, the logo incorporates distinct symbols representing the host countries, featuring the iconic palm trees of the West Indies and the striped colored ribbons associated with the United States.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken a proactive approach in generating excitement for the upcoming tenth season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), scheduled to commence after the National Assembly elections in 2024. Despite being a month away, BCB has already captivated cricket enthusiasts by revealing an appealing logo and theme, showcasing the rich art and culture of Bangladesh.
In a riveting conclusion to the three-match T20 series between India and South Africa, the third T20I saw a spectacular performance by Suryakumar Yadav, resulting in a series draw. The match unfolded with India setting a formidable target of 202 runs, with Suryakumar Yadav achieving a century. However, South Africa's response fell short, managing only 95 runs and losing the match by a significant margin of 106 runs.
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the West Indies and America are set to host the T20 World Cup next year, with the highlight being the much-anticipated India-Pakistan match scheduled to take place in New York. However, the absence of a suitable cricket stadium in the city posed a challenge, leading to the decision to construct a new temporary stadium for this historic encounter.
New Zealand's limited-overs captain, Kane Williamson, is set to make an appearance in the upcoming T20 International (T20I) series against Bangladesh, despite being rested for the three One Day Internationals (ODIs). The New Zealand Cricket board unveiled the squad for the three-match T20I series on Sunday, appointing Williamson as the team captain.
