With the dream shattering loss faced in the final of the ICC T20I World Cup 2024 from the hands of Team India, South Africa’s white ball coach Rob Walter addressed the first pr??ess conference for the Proteas in their homeland.

Walter has expressed optimism about Quinton de Kock‘s future in T20 international cricket, stating that there is a ‘glimmer of hope’ that the star wicketkeeper-batter will reconsider his retirement plans.

A glimmer of hope

De Kock, who is 31 years old, was speculated to retire from T20Is after the 2024 T20I World Cup. However, Walter believes that there is still a chance that De Kock will continue to feature in South Africa’s white-ball setup.

“Quinny’s an enigma. He hasn’t officially called time. So, we have that little glimmer of hope that sits in the background,” Walter said during a press conference. He acknowledged that, like everyone else, he also doesn’t know anything definitive about De Kock’s future plans.

Quinton de Kock’s stay

De Kock has been a vital cog in South Africa’s white-ball teams for several years now. He has scored 2,584 runs in 91 T20I innings at an average of 31.54 and a strike rate of 138.32. His presence at the top of the order has been crucial to South Africa’s success in the shortest format of the game.

Walter expressed his hop?e that De Kock will give his T20??I retirement a second thought and continue to represent South Africa in white-ball cricket. The coach believes that De Kock still has a lot to offer and that his experience and leadership will be invaluable to the team as they prepare for the 2024 T20 World Cup.

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The fallen stars

Once an invincible team of stalwarts in all formats of the game, South Africa’s white-ball team has undergone a significant transformation in recent months, with the appointment of Walter as the new coach and the emergence of several young talents. The team’s performance in the upcoming series against Pakistan will be closely watched by fans and experts alike.

De Kock’s decision will undoubtedly have a significant impact on South Africa’s plans for the future. If he decides to retire, the team will need to find a suitable replacement who can fill the void left by his departure. However, if he chooses to continue playing, South Africa will have a strong foundation to build upon as they look to achieve success in the T20 format. His decision will have a significant impact on South Africa’s plans for the future, and fans will be eagerly awaiting his announcement.

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In the wake of the ICC T20I World Cup’s embellishments in Indian cricket, experts in the cricket world sought to wait for some nerdy trivia and publishing. After the ICC announced their team of the tournament, well-admired cricket analyst and commentator Harsha Bhogle came up with his strong and unbeatable XI.

The team with five Indian players clearly shows the dominance of the Indian cricket team. Bhogle’s XI consists of some big names that are placed in accordance with the conditions and their performances when one looks at the competition in retrospect.

Beginning with a bang

The indomitable side ought to start with some zeal and statement; who better than the Indo-Afghan pairing of blasting openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and the undisputed captain of this team, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. The two shone in the tournament with some really gr??eat knocks, paving the way for their great run in the tournament.

Stormy middle order

Well, the batting order of this team is too efficient, which will end the opponent team bowlers statistics on a really extortionate side, with Nicholas Pooran as the wicketkeeper batter at number 3, former number 1 ranked T20I batter Surya Kumar Yadav at number 4, and strong spinned finishers like David Miller, Marcus Stoinis, and Hardik Pandya tric?kling down to the best T20 ??player of the recent decade, Rashid Khan.

All-rounders roundabout

With all the specialists in the team, Harsha’s best 11 also include players who are specialists to perform at all the specifications on the field, with Stoinis and Pandya being the fast-bowling all-rounders. and Rashid Khan as the spin maestro, the trio can turn the tide of the game from any situation of the game to their team’s favour, performing in all three tasks of the sport.

Dominating bowling trio

The bowling line-up of the team isn’t different from the firepower levels of the other departments, as the names of the fierce Indian pacersâ€?duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh make the list more difficult to face. Last but not least, the list caters to the breakthrough specialist in the form of a Chinaman bowler, Harsha named Kuldeep Yadav as one of the two spinners with Rashid; bot??h being wrist spinners in the team, the middle overs o??f an innings will more often be collapse-prone.

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Harsha Bhogle’s best XI of the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024:

1. Rohit Sharma (captain)
2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz
3. Nicholas Pooran (wicketkeeper)
4. Suryakumar Yadav
5. David Miller
6. Marcus Stoinis
7. Hardik Pandya
8. Kuldeep Yadav
9. Rashid Khan
10. Jasprit Bumrah
11. Arshdeep Singh

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Sunil Narine, who announced his retirement from international cricket last year, is now making waves in the ongoing IPL season. His stellar performances have been pivotal in securing victories for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in numerous matches. Notably, Narine recently achieved a significant milestone by scoring a century and clai??ming a wicket in the same match.

With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, there is widespread speculation that Narine may end his retirement to represent the West Indies in the premier stage of T20 cricket. Reacting to this, the former West Indies all-rounder? revealed his plans for the upcoming World C?up.

Sunil Narine speaks on his comeback

Despite his outstanding performance in the IPL, Narine has made his stance clear. In an Instagram post, he firmly stated that he has no intentions of reversing his retirement decision and will not be part??icipating in the T20 World Cup. Narine also expressed his gratitude to his fans, who had been urging him to reconsider his retirement.

“I’m truly flattered and humbled that my performances recently have moved many people to publicly express their wish for me to come out of retirement and play in the upcoming T20 World Cup,” Narine shared on Instagram.

“I have made peace with that decision and whilst I never wish to disappoint, that door is now closed and I will be supporting the guys who take the field in June for West Indies. Guys who have worked hard over the past few months and deserve to show our wonderful fans that they are capable of winning another title. I wish you all the best,” the 35-year-old added.

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Narine denies Rovman Powell’s request

West Indies captain and Rajasthan Royals (RR) player Rovman Powell disclosed that he has been urging Narine to return to the team for the past year, but Narine has consistently declined his requests. Powell also mentioned that he has approached Keiron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, and Nicholas Pooran to persuade Narine to reconsider his decision?.

“For the last 12 months, I’ve been whispering in his (Narine’s) ears, he’s blocked out everyone. Asked Pollard, Bravo, Pooran, hopefully before they select the team, they can crack his code,” Powell said as quoted by the Times of India.

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As the cricketing world eagerly anticipates the IPL 2024 and the T20 World Cup, the spotlight is on Rohit Sharma, who has recently been named the captain of the Indian team for the world event that succeeds the cash-rich league. However, amidst the excitement, there is a touch of nostalgia and emotion as Rohit will not lead the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the upcoming IPL, with Hardik Pandya taking over the captaincy.

Rohit Sharma loses MI’s captaincy to Hardik Pandya

The decision to remove Rohit as MI’s skipper stirred controversy, leading to a social media storm. Now, as fans express their love and gratitude towards Rohit, a particular tribute video caught the attention of none other than his wife, Ritika Sajdeh.

The fan-made tribute video for selfless Rohit

The video that has become the talk of the town revolves around Rohit’s selfless contributions as the captain of both MI and the Indian cricket team. The caption, “Is selfless captain ko yaad rakhoge na?” (Will you all remember this selfless captain?) struck a chord with fans, emphasizing Rohit’s significant role in the success of MI, a team he led to five IPL titles. The overlayed text on the video further added a touch of emotion, stating, “Wo Captain! MI Captain.”

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Ritika’s emotional reaction

Ritika, who has been a pillar of support throughout Rohit’s cricketing journey, couldn’t resist reacting to the heartfelt tribute. Her response to the video, a comment featuring an emoji with tears of joy in the eyes and a smile, resonated with Rohit’s fans across the globe. This simple yet powerful reaction from her highlighted the emotional connect fans share with Rohit’s captaincy.

The Mark Boucher controversy

It is worth mentioning that this reaction from Ritika on the tribute video by fan comes after her recent comment on a snippet from a podcast featuring MI’s coach, Mark Boucher, where the latter discussed the reasons behind removing Rohit from the captaincy of MI, and she responded by “So many things wrong with this…”. Her response not only reflected strong disagreement with Boucher’s claims but also sparked controversy and fueled the ongoing debate around Rohit’s removal from MI’s captaincy.

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As the T20 World Cup 2024 looms large on the cricketing horizon, the spotlight intensifies on team compositions and players poised to make a lasting impact on the world stage. One critical position under scrutiny is the wicketkeeper-batter role for Team India, and former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has weighed in on the debate between Ishan Kishan and Jitesh Sharma.

Irfan Pathan reveals his choice between Jitesh Sharma and Ishan Kishan

In a recent revelation, Pathan expressed his preference for Jitesh over Ishan for the wicketkeeper-batter role in India’s T20 World Cup squad. Acknowledging the talent of both players, Pathan outlined his rationale, emphasizing the congestion at the top order, where Ishan excels as an opener. According to Pathan, playing Ishan in the middle order might pose challenges, and Jitesh’s innovative style and growth in T20 cricket make him a promising choice.

Pathan further assessed Ishan’s strengths, noting his proficiency against the new ball and spin but posited that finding a spot at the top might prove challenging given the established openers in the squad.

“I will play Jitesh hands down. I have maintained from earlier that if you have to play Ishan, whether it is ODIs or T20Is, you have to play him at the top, and there is a traffic jam at the top. It’s very difficult for Ishan Kishan to make his place. This is my belief. I don’t know at all what the team management thinks but his ability that I have judged for many years, I feel he needs the hard new ball and then he plays spin well,” said Pathan on Star Sports.

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Draws comparisons with Suryakumar Yadav

Pathan commended Jitesh’s creative and innovative playing style, drawing parallels with Suryakumar Yadav. Pathan emphasized Jitesh’s ability to play a variety of shots, positioning him as an effective middle-order batter who can navigate both spin and fast bowling adeptly.

“When you bat in the middle order, you will get spin in front of you, and there you (Kishan) might have difficulties at times. Jitesh Sharma is a slightly creative player. He is a Suryakumar Yadav-mold type player. You will see him playing the lap and different types of shots. His growth in T20 cricket in the last one to one-and-a-half years has been fantastic. He has been doing the finisher’s role extremely well for the Punjab Kings in the IPL and he recently played two very good innings (for India). His strike rate is always impressive and he plays both spin and fast bowling well,” Pathan added further.

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The highly anticipated first T20 international between Aiden Markram-led South Africa and Suryakumar Yadav’s India faced an unfortunate setback as heavy rains in Durban forced the match to be called off. The South African cricket administration’s efforts to wait until the last moment went in vain as the persistent rains showed no signs of abating, leading to the cancellation of the match.

Despite the dampened start to the tour, India’s T20I squad showcased promising young talent. With the T20 World Cup 2024 on the horizon, all e?yes are on the emerging players who have the potential to make a significant impact on the global stage.

Jacques Kallis identifies No. 6 batter for Team India at T20 World Cup 2024

In a noteworthy development, South African cricket legend Jacques Kallis weighed in on India’s T20 World Cup preparations, specifically identifying the ideal candidate for the crucial No. 6 batting position. Kallis expressed confidence in Rinku Singh’s ability to fulfil this role during the upcoming mega event.

Kallis’ endorsement of Rinku stems from the latter’s impressive T20 statistics, boasting a striking strike rate of 187.50. Rinku’s notable performances for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 earned him a debut call-up in the series against Ireland. The 26-year-old’s quick runs and mature approach to the game have made him a rising star in Indian cricket.

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Kallis praises young star’s cricketing prowess

Explaining his choice, Kallis commended Rinku as a “class act” and highlighted his ability to play sensible cricketing shots. The Proteas legend emphasized Rinku’s capacity to attack when needed, making him an ideal choice for the No. 6 position. Kallis expressed confidence that Rinku could solidify his place in the T20 format and contribute significantly to India’s batting lineup.

“He’s a class act. You know, as we’ve seen over the last few months, what he’s done for India. Finishing games. It’s not just silly cricket. It’s a real good cricketing shots when it needs to be. He can attack when he needs to do that towards the back end of an innings,” said Kallis on Star Sports.

“So you know the ideal batter to be batting at number six. Along with the rest, the team, that’s a formidable finishing to an innings. In case one doesn’t come off, you know, you’ve got a few others that can step up and do it. So for me, Rinku should be the number six and given a proper opportunity,” the Proteas legend added.

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In the aftermath of the ODI World Cup 2023, the cricketing world is now ablaze with anticipation and excitement as it shifts its focus to the upcoming ICC Men’s T20I World Cup in 2024. The eagerly awaited tournament, which will be played in USA and West Indies, p??romises to be a high-octane spectacle, with teams from across the globe intensifying their preparations for a battle that transcends boundaries. The abbreviated format of T20 cricket injects an extra dose of thrill into the competition, ensuring that every match becomes a riveting contest where fortunes can change in the blink of an eye.

Amid this fervour, former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri, known for his astute observations, has shared his insights on the potential contender for the prestigious tournament. With a career steeped in cricketing wisdom, Shastri has pinpointed the team t??hat he believes could emerge as a serious force in the forthcoming T20I World Cup.

Ravi Shastri’s prophecy

Shastri predicted that India are poised to be a serious contender in the T20I World Cup 2024. He anticipated the Men in Blue’s success in the shorter format, emphasizing the need to rebuild the side. The former cricketer’s outlook suggests confidence in India’s capabilities in T20 cricket and a strategic focus on excelling in the upcoming T20I World Cup.

“I see India winning a World Cup very soon. It might not be a 50-overs (one) that easily because you have to again rebuild the side, but 20-overs cricket, the very next one India will be very serious challengers because you have got the nucleus, it’s a shorter format of the game. Your focus should be on that,” Shastri was quoted ??as saying to the reporters at Wankhede Stadium.

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Ravi Shastri on India’s ODI World Cup 2023 performance

Shastri shared admiration for the Rohit Sharma-led side’s performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, describing it as fabulous. Despite the team being the strongest on paper, he acknowledged the lingering disappointment of not winning the cup. The stalwart specifically praised the bowling unit for stepping up during the mid-stage of the tournament, creating a sense of optimism about India’s chances.

I think it was fabulous. To be honest, it still hurts from the outside, that we could not win the cup because we were the strongest team. The way the bowling stood up towards the mid stage of the tournament, you thought they had a great, great chance,” the 61-year-old added.

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