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Int'l Cricket Council
2 days ago
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- Int'l Cricket Council
Men's T20 World Cup: Picture clearer ahead of 2026 tournament
As the world enjoyed the first 20-team edition of the Men's T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies in 2024, the make-up of the 2026 T20 World Cup takes shape through Regional Finals across the globe. The Canadians completed an undefeated run on their road to India and Sri Lanka, brushing off the likes of Bermuda, Bahamas, and the Cayman Islands. Canada v Bermuda | Match Highlights | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Americas Regional Final The road to T20 World Cup 2026 continues for Canada and Bermuda. The 2026 edition of the T20 World Cup is again a 55-match affair, and the tournament will be played out in the same format, with four groups of five, before two Super Eights groups, semi-finals and a final to crown the next champion. Before that though, the final seven teams for the tournament need to be decided across the remaining three regional finals. India script stunning title win | Match Highlights | SA v IND | T20WC 2024 Final As hosts, Sri Lanka and India take up the first two spots for 2026. From there, the next 10 spots were determined by Super Eight qualifiers at the 2024 edition, and ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings at the 30 June 2024 cut-off date. Thanks to their strong First Round play and entry to the Super Eights, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa and the West Indies all secured 2026 T20 World Cup spots, as well as USA, who upstaged Pakistan in a Super Over to steal a Second Round spot in Group A. Despite missing out on the Super Eights, Pakistan secured their place at the next edition thanks to their T20I ranking, alongside New Zealand and Ireland. USA script history in Dallas against Pakistan | USA v PAK | T20WC 2024 USA stun Pakistan in a dramatic Super Over finale in Dallas at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Joining Canada will be the final seven entrants for the 2026 edition via the three remaining regional qualifiers. Regional Final: September 19 to October 4Qualification Spots Available: 2 Teams: Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe A region that saw perhaps the biggest upset in regional qualifying in the last cycle when Uganda upstaged regional giants Zimbabwe, there will again be fierce competition when African teams do battle for T20 World Cup 2026 privileges. Failing to reach the Super Eights stage of T20 World Cup 2024, Uganda and Namibia will enter at the regional final, though it's been a longer road for Zimbabwe, who were forced down a step to sub-regional action after their poor 2024 qualification campaign. Uganda overcome PNG in low-scoring thriller | Match Highlights | T20WC 2024 Uganda overcome PNG in low-scoring thriller The Zimbabweans were one of 18 nations competing at the first level of qualifying, though were comfortable winners in their six-team group, accounting for the likes of Mozambique, Rwanda, Seychelles, Gambia and Kenya. Kenya too did enough to progress to the regional final, as well as the top two finishers in the other Sub-Regional groups, Tanzania, Malawi, Nigeria and Botswana. Recent history and the rising competition across the continent makes the Africa Qualifier essential viewing, with Zimbabwe enjoying the privilege of Regional Final hosting honours. Zimbabwe hit T20I record 344 against Gambia | Match Highlights | Men's T20WC Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier B Zimbabwe made a mind-blowing 344/4 in their 20 overs against Gambia in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B. Regional Final Completed T20WC qualification spot taken by Canada Having featured at last year's Men's T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean, Canada arrived into the Regional Qualifier as one of the favourites to progress, having also benefited from USA's automatic qualification for T20 World Cup 2026. The side kickstarted their campaign with a comprehensive win against Bermuda by 110 runs to set the tone, and followed up with a 59-run win against Cayman Islands and a 10-wicket thumping of Bahamas. Canada make history in New York | Match Highlights | CAN v IRE | T20WC 2024 Canada hold their nerve to register their first ICC Men's #T20WorldCup win. The Canadians locked in their spot on the penultimate matchday, beating Bahamas and watching Bermuda lose to the Cayman Islands to put them in an unassailable lead. The side then closed out with a win over Bermuda on Sunday, finishing three wins clear of their nearest rival for tournament tickets. Cayman Islands v Bermuda | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier Cayman Islands v Bermuda | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier Regional Final: October 1 to October 17Qualification Spots Available: 3Teams: Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Samoa, UAE The event with perhaps the most intrigue, budding qualifiers across two regions will combine in a nine-team Asia/East Asia-Pacific tournament, with three tournament available. Almost 16,000 kilometres stretch between Eastern-most Samoa and Western-most Kuwait at the tournament, and the unknowns of opposition and styles of play make this Qualifier arguably the most open. By virtue of their 2024 T20 World Cup participation, Nepal, Oman and Papua New Guinea were automatic entrants for the hybrid Qualifier, with the other six coming from two Sub-Regional events across each region. Over in East Asia-Pacific, Samoa shocked the field to win their spot through Sub-Regional Qualifier A, beating out Cook Islands, Vanuatu and Fiji on home soil in Apia. Caleb Jasmat's side qualified in a final-over thriller on the last day of the competition, beating Vanuatu in a tense defence of 145, breaking the hearts of Cook Islands players watching on having been overtaken by the Samoan victory. Samoa v Vanuatu | Match Highlights | Men's T20WC Sub-Regional EAP Qualifier A Samoa v Vanuatu | Match Highlights | Men's T20WC Sub-Regional EAP Qualifier A Japan meanwhile strolled to claim top spot in the other East Asia-Pacific Sub-Regional Qualifier, with Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming's side unbeaten in their trip to South Korea, beating out the hosts, Philippines and Indonesia. Fourteen teams meanwhile took part in Asia Sub-Regionals across two competitions, with Malaysia and Kuwait prevailing in Qualifier A, alongside UAE and Qatar in Group B. West Indies edge impressive PNG in Guyana | T20WC 2024 West Indies beat PNG by five wickets in a thrilling game in Guyana in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Having moved back to Sub-Regional action, the Emiratis were unbeaten in their group to reach the regional final, while Qatar were able to brush aside fellow building gulf sides Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Malaysia did enough on home soil to progress even after a defeat to Kuwait, whose Net Run Rate was enough to edge Hong Kong. A meeting between Kuwait and Hong Kong was scuppered by inclement weather. Both Oman and Papua New Guinea will likely field dramatically different sides at the Qualifier to the teams that competed at the last T20 World Cup, though the Omanis' strong form in ODI cricket via Cricket World Cup League 2 point to an imposing outfit despite the extensive shuffles. Nepal shine with the ball to bowl out Bangladesh for a modest total | T20WC 2024 Qualification Spots Available: 2 Teams: Guernsey, Italy, Jersey, Netherlands, Scotland Squeezing into T20 World Cup 2026 qualification on rankings, Ireland will be relieved to be skipping a tough European pathway for T20 World Cup 2026, where 32 teams put their name into the qualification ring. Scotland and the Netherlands enter the race at the regional final beginning on July 5, and are joined by the three Sub-Regional winners who prevailed in respective ten-team groups: Italy, Jersey and Guernsey. The Scots and the Dutch remain favourites to claim the European spots come the regional final, though the three challengers are sure to ask questions. Italy stormed through their Sub-Regional Qualifier and have a new skipper in former Australian international Joe Burns, who competed for the Azzurri in June upon completing his eligibility period. The side, who would already pose stiff opposition for sides above them on the T20I Rankings, welcome a number of players who qualify to play for the country to bolster their stocks. Jersey accounted for Norway in the Qualifier B Final to lock in their Regional Final spot, while Guernsey snuck home in a chase of 159 against Denmark for their Regional Final privileges. Scotland top Group B with big win | Match Highlights | OMA v SCO | T20WC 2024
India Gazette
3 days ago
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- India Gazette
"Night to remember forever": Rajeev Shukla, Mohammed Kaif recall India's T20 WC 2024 win
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): The Board of Control of India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla reminisced on Team India's ICC T20 World Cup win last year on this day, calling it a 'night to remember forever'. On this day last year, Team India ended their 11-year-long trophy drought as a match-winning half-century from Virat Kohli and a brilliant pace choke by Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya helped them beat South Africa by seven runs at Barbados in the T20 WC final to capture their second marquee T20 title. Remembering that day, Shukla wrote on his X handle, 'June 29, 2024, was a night to remember forever. After 11 long years, India finally won an ICC trophy, lifting the T20 World Cup with pride and passion. The wait, the emotions, the glory all came together in that magical moment. @BCCI.' Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif also took to X, remembering the day when India's 'great tactics' won them the trophy, particularly the strategy to play three spinners, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja. After the match, Virat and Rohit Sharma announced their retirements from the format. 'Day to remember India's great tactics that won them the World T20 and our two greats who we miss. Rohit's plan to play three spinners and Virat's man of the match in final - great memories,' Kaif posted. In the pulsating final of the marquee event, India and South Africa landed in Barbados unbeaten, with hopes of ending the quest on a memorable note. The coin spun in India's favour during the time of the toss, and Rohit decided to put South Africa in a position to chase. After India was reduced to 34/3, batting maestro Virat Kohli and Axar raised a priceless 72-run partnership before the latter was dismissed on 47(31). Virat continued to extend his stay at the crease and switched through gears after celebrating his half-century. With his enchanting strokeplay, he blew away the South African bowling unit and returned with 76(59). Shivam Dube's swift 27 from 16 deliveries propelled India to 176/7. In reply, Quinton de Kock (39) and Heinrich Klaasen (52) decimated India's hopes of winning the title. With the equation down to 26 off 24 deliveries, a spirited pace bowling performance came to India's rescue. Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh emerged as the prime architects of the Proteas' downfall. With 16 needed in the final over and David Miller on strike, Pandya began his over with a wide full toss that Miller dispatched down the ground through the aerial route. Suryakumar sprinted to his left from long-off and grabbed the ball. He lobbed it in the air as momentum took him past the boundary rope and then came back inside the field to complete a catch that determined the fate of the title. The troika chained South African batters and escaped with a narrow seven-run victory to end the ICC Trophy drought. (ANI)
NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"Night To Remember Forever": Rajeev Shukla, Mohammed Kaif Recall India's T20 World Cup 2024 Win
The Board of Control of India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla reminisced on Team India's ICC T20 World Cup win last year on this day, calling it a "night to remember forever". On this day last year, Team India ended their 11-year-long trophy drought as a match-winning half-century from Virat Kohli and a brilliant pace choke by Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya helped them beat South Africa by seven runs at Barbados in the T20 WC final to capture their second marquee T20 title. Remembering that day, Shukla wrote on his X handle, "June 29, 2024, was a night to remember forever. After 11 long years, India finally won an ICC trophy, lifting the T20 World Cup with pride and passion. The wait, the emotions, the glory all came together in that magical moment. @BCCI." June 29, 2024 was a night to remember forever. After 11 long years, India finally won an ICC trophy, lifting the T20 World Cup with pride and passion. The wait, the emotions, the glory all came together in that magical moment. @BCCI — Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) June 29, 2025 Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif also took to X, remembering the day when India's "great tactics" won them the trophy, particularly the strategy to play three spinners, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja. After the match, Virat and Rohit Sharma announced their retirements from the format. "Day to remember India's great tactics that won them the World T20 and our two greats who we miss. Rohit's plan to play three spinners and Virat's man of the match in final - great memories," Kaif posted. Day to remember India's great tactics that won them the World T20 and our two greats who we miss. Rohit's plan to play three spinners and Virat's man of the match in final - great memories. — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 29, 2025 In the pulsating final of the marquee event, India and South Africa landed in Barbados unbeaten, with hopes of ending the quest on a memorable note. The coin spun in India's favour during the time of the toss, and Rohit decided to put South Africa in a position to chase. After India was reduced to 34/3, batting maestro Virat Kohli and Axar raised a priceless 72-run partnership before the latter was dismissed on 47(31). Virat continued to extend his stay at the crease and switched through gears after celebrating his half-century. With his enchanting strokeplay, he blew away the South African bowling unit and returned with 76(59). Shivam Dube's swift 27 from 16 deliveries propelled India to 176/7. In reply, Quinton de Kock (39) and Heinrich Klaasen (52) decimated India's hopes of winning the title. With the equation down to 26 off 24 deliveries, a spirited pace bowling performance came to India's rescue. Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh emerged as the prime architects of the Proteas' downfall. With 16 needed in the final over and David Miller on strike, Pandya began his over with a wide full toss that Miller dispatched down the ground through the aerial route. Suryakumar sprinted to his left from long-off and grabbed the ball. He lobbed it in the air as momentum took him past the boundary rope and then came back inside the field to complete a catch that determined the fate of the title. The troika chained South African batters and escaped with a narrow seven-run victory to end the ICC Trophy drought.
Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
'Night to remember forever': Rajeev Shukla, Mohammed Kaif recall Indias T20 WC 2024 win
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): The Board of Control of India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla reminisced on Team India's ICC T20 World Cup win last year on this day, calling it a "night to remember forever". On this day last year, Team India ended their 11-year-long trophy drought as a match-winning half-century from Virat Kohli and a brilliant pace choke by Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya helped them beat South Africa by seven runs at Barbados in the T20 WC final to capture their second marquee T20 title. Remembering that day, Shukla wrote on his X handle, "June 29, 2024, was a night to remember forever. After 11 long years, India finally won an ICC trophy, lifting the T20 World Cup with pride and passion. The wait, the emotions, the glory all came together in that magical moment. @BCCI." Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif also took to X, remembering the day when India's "great tactics" won them the trophy, particularly the strategy to play three spinners, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja. After the match, Virat and Rohit Sharma announced their retirements from the format. "Day to remember India's great tactics that won them the World T20 and our two greats who we miss. Rohit's plan to play three spinners and Virat's man of the match in final - great memories," Kaif posted. In the pulsating final of the marquee event, India and South Africa landed in Barbados unbeaten, with hopes of ending the quest on a memorable note. The coin spun in India's favour during the time of the toss, and Rohit decided to put South Africa in a position to chase. After India was reduced to 34/3, batting maestro Virat Kohli and Axar raised a priceless 72-run partnership before the latter was dismissed on 47(31). Virat continued to extend his stay at the crease and switched through gears after celebrating his half-century. With his enchanting strokeplay, he blew away the South African bowling unit and returned with 76(59). Shivam Dube's swift 27 from 16 deliveries propelled India to 176/7. In reply, Quinton de Kock (39) and Heinrich Klaasen (52) decimated India's hopes of winning the title. With the equation down to 26 off 24 deliveries, a spirited pace bowling performance came to India's rescue. Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh emerged as the prime architects of the Proteas' downfall. With 16 needed in the final over and David Miller on strike, Pandya began his over with a wide full toss that Miller dispatched down the ground through the aerial route. Suryakumar sprinted to his left from long-off and grabbed the ball. He lobbed it in the air as momentum took him past the boundary rope and then came back inside the field to complete a catch that determined the fate of the title. The troika chained South African batters and escaped with a narrow seven-run victory to end the ICC Trophy drought. (ANI)
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Hypocrisy much?' Backlash brews as Gautam Gambhir slams RCB's victory parade in Bengaluru; fans recall KKR's 2012 road show
June 3 marked a joyous day across India as one of the most beloved Indian Premier League (IPL) teams — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) — finally lifted the trophy after 17 long years. However, the joy quickly turned into tragedy on June 4 when a stampede occurred during RCB's victory celebrations in Bengaluru, claiming the lives of 11 people and injuring 56 others outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. In the aftermath, the Cubbon Park Police registered an FIR on Thursday (June 5, 2025) against the RCB franchise, DNA Entertainment Private Limited (the event management company), and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), charging them with culpable homicide and other serious offences. Gautam Gambhir slams RCB's victory parade Meanwhile, on the other side of the cricketing spectrum, the Indian Test team was preparing to leave for their England tour. Ahead of their departure, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir, alongside new captain Shubman Gill, held a press conference. While addressing various topics, Gambhir was asked about the Bengaluru tragedy. He expressed his condolences to the victims' families and condemned the public celebrations that led to the incident. "I've never believed in roadshows to mark victories," he said. "Even after winning the 2007 T20 World Cup, I felt the same. People's lives are far more important, and I stand by that." India coach Gautam Gambhir on Bengaluru stampede during RCB celebrations: 'I was never a believer in these road shows. Even when I was playing, we won the 2007 T20 WC I wasn't keen we have a road show. The lives of people is far more important. What happened in Bengaluru was… Gambhir, a key player in India's 2007 and 2011 World Cup wins, stressed that such celebrations should be held in more controlled settings. "In the future, we should be more careful and opt for closed-door events instead. What happened in Bengaluru is heartbreaking. My heart goes out to the families who lost loved ones," he added. Is Gautam Gambhir being hypocritical? However, Gambhir's remarks sparked backlash online, especially on X (formerly known as Twitter), with many fans pointing out a seeming contradiction in his stance. In 2012, under his captaincy, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) held a grand victory parade after winning their first IPL title. The five-kilometre-long open-top bus procession, from Hazra in South Kolkata to the Writers' Building, attracted massive crowds. While it didn't result in a stampede, there were reports of police using batons to control the crowd, causing minor injuries. Gautam Gambhir: "I don't believe in Roadshows". GAMBHIR ON BENGULURU INCIDENT:"I was never a believer in having road shows - I thought so as a player & think of it now - My heart goes out to those who suffered from tragedy".Gautam Gambhir is the most dogla person on the planet#GautamGambhir #ArrestKohli Although Gambhir insists he has always opposed roadshows, critics accuse him of hypocrisy and selective memory. His comments have reignited discussions about the responsibility of franchises and authorities when organizing large-scale celebrations, especially concerning public safety.
