The West Indies and South Africa squads have finally received confirmation regarding their departure from India after their campaigns in the ICC T20 World Cup came to an end.
The first semi-final will see South Africa take on New Zealand at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, while defending champions India will meet England in the second semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
Sikandar Raza conceded that Zimbabwe’s inability to stick to their defensive plans with the ball proved costly in their 72-run defeat to India in the Super Eights clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday. A lack of discipline allowed India’s batters to dominate, powering their way to 256/4.
There have also been some unique cases. Sam Curran represents England, while his brother Ben Curran, a replacement player, turns out for Zimbabwe, the country their late father Kevin Curran once represented.
Ponting assessed Australia’s premature exit from the ongoing tournament and also looked ahead to how the side could shape up for the next edition in 2028.
Kishan smashed 77 off just 40 deliveries, striking ten fours and three sixes on a sluggish, spin-friendly R Premadasa surface to power India to 175/7.
Holder, who was appointed captain at just 23, reflected on the weight of responsibility that came with leading the side, particularly the pressures off the field.
Abhishek Sharma’s hospitalisation due to a stomach infection and viral fever has cast a shadow over what should otherwise be a straightforward outing for the defending champions at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Thursday.
Hasaranga completed his four-over spell in the match, returning impressive figures of 3 for 25 to stem Ireland’s chase of 164. However, subsequent medical assessment revealed a significant tear in his left hamstring.
The uncertainty stemmed from a decision taken by the Shehbaz Sharif-led government a couple of weeks ago, when Pakistan announced it would not allow its senior men’s team to play India.
