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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

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DRS CONTROVERSY: Did Bangladesh batters violate ICC rule? 

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Bangladesh's REMARKABLE FEAT vs Nepal and a DOT-BALL MASTERCLASS in T20 World Cup

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Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane Completes SPECIAL CENTURY in T20Is 

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MATCH STORY: South Africa's 1-run win makes them the MASTER of this particular trait in T20 WC 2024

Star leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane's hope get included in Nepal's T20 World Cup 2024 squad took another jolt as he has been denied US visa once again.

Nepal's star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane in this frame. (Getty)

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Sandeep Lamichhane denied US visa again, chances of making it to Nepal's T20 World Cup squad all but over

International Cricket Council (ICC) to implement Stop Clock rule in ODIs and T20Is to address the slow over rate issue. Notably, the Stop Clock rule will come into play from T20 World Cup.

West Indies' Chris Gayle performs with dancers at the launch of 100 days to go to the start of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Freedom Park in Bridgetown, Barbados, on February 22, 2024. (Getty)

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Big News: ICC comes up with massive rule change ahead of T20 World Cup to double up the thrill of cricket

All 20 teams will have a choice to play two warm-up games in T20 World Cup 2024. Notably, the showpiece tournament is set to start from June 2.

India's Jasprit Bumrah (R) celebrates with teammate Virat Kohli (C) and captain Rohit Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

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Revealed: How many warm-up matches will Team India play before T20 World Cup 2024?

In a big update, Sports Tak has learnt that T20 World Cup 2024's teams' squad will be announced by May 1. T20 World Cup is slated to start from June 2.

India's star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (left) in this frame. (Getty)

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Big update on Team India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad announcement, know the date here

T20 World Cup 2024 ticket sales has gone live and is up for grabs with the ICC launching a public ballot system that is set to conclude on February 7.

England's Jos Buttler with the T20 World Cup 2022 trophy in this frame. (Getty)

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Big News: T20 World Cup 2024 tickets up for grabs, here's how you can apply as ICC introduces public ballot

Asian Games Mens T20I 2023

Relive the thrilling Asian Games 2023 cricket encounter as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rinku Singh lead India to victory against Nepal. Dive into match highlights, Sai Kishore's emotional debut, and more

Indian batter Rinku Singh (Image Credit: Sony Liv)

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Finisher Rinku Singh resurfaces in T20Is after smashing Nepal bowler for 6,6,4,1,6 in final over of Asian Games Quarterfinals; Watch video

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Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel named three players whom he loved watching while growing up. 

Nolan Schanuel named three players he loved watching while he was growing up.

Schanuel shared his journey to major league on this week's podcast of Under the Halo.

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Reason revealed: Why Los Angeles Angels rookie Nolan Schanuel is a huge fan of this forgotten San Francisco Giants star?

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Australia's legendary player Ian Healy feels that middle-order and lower order batters are under pressure as top-order has not been performing well.

Ian Healy expects sound technique from Australia's top order batters.

Healy criticised Australia's batting coach Michael Di Venuto for batters' diminishing returns in Test format.

Australia's top-order struggled in the first Test against West Indies.

Cameron Green, Michael Di Venuto, Ian Healy, Pat Cummins

After triggering Shamar Joseph with 'crap all year' comment, Australia legend slams batting coach Michael Di Venuto for 'regressed performance at Test level'

Wayne Larkins represented England in 13 Tests and 25 ODIs between 1979 and 1991. His second appearance came in the 1979 World Cup final against the West Indies

Wayne Larkins represented England in 13 Tests. 

Wayne Larkins played 25 ODIs between 1979 and 1991. 

Wayne Larkins batting for Northamptonshire against Gloucestershire during the 2nd round of a NatWest cricket match held at Nevil Road Cricket Ground, Bristol on 17th July 1985. 

Former England and Northamptonshire batter Wayne Larkins passes away at 71

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India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant smashed two centuries in the first Test match against England at the Yorkshire Cricket Ground in Leeds, England.


Rishabh Pant smashed double ton in 1st Test vs England. 

Rishabh Pant is currently preparing for second Test vs England. 

: Rishabh Pant of India celebrates reaching his century during Day Two of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 21, 2025 in Leeds, England

'Someone who’s had a near-death experience...': Surgeon who saved Rishabh Pant's life calls his somersault celebration 'unnecessary'

Jamie Smith that he wasn't expecting Jasprit Bumrah to come and bowl when England needed 22 runs, but did not want to risk exposing lower order batters in case he does.

Jamie Smith scored an unbeaten 44 against India in Headingley run chase.

Smith took on Ravindra Jadeja as Jasprit Bumrah did not bowl with the 2nd new ball.

Smith said he did not want to expose Chris Woakes to Bumrah with 2nd new ball.

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'Couple of decent balls and suddenly you're 8 down and...': Jamie Smith reveals how Jasprit Bumrah factor played on his mind in Headingley run chase

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Nepal

Aarif Sheikh

Aasif Sheikh

Anil Kumar Sah

Basir Ahamad

Bhim Sharki

Dev Khanal

Dipendra Singh Airee

Gulshan Kumar Jha

Karan Khatri Chhetri

Kiran Thagunna

Kushal Bhurtel

Kushal Malla

Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi

Lokesh Bam

Nandan Kumar Yadav

Rijan Dhakal

Rohit Kumar Paudel

Rupesh Kumar Singh

Sagar Dhakal

Sandeep Lamichhane

Sompal Kami

Head Coach

Netherlands

VRA Ground, Amstelveen

126 by Rohit Paudel v Papua New Guinea on March 25, 2022 - r

Rohit Paudel

115 by Paras Khadka v United Arab Emirates on January 28, 2019 - w

Paras Khadka

115 by Kushal Bhurtel v Namibia on February 14, 2023 - w

6/11 by Sandeep Lamichhane v Papua New Guinea on September 10, 2021 - r

6/16 by Sandeep Lamichhane v USA on February 12, 2020 - w

5/20 by Lalit Rajbanshi v United Arab Emirates on March 12, 2023 - r

Lalit Rajbanshi

126 by Rohit Paudel v Papua New Guinea on March 25, 2022 - Papua New Guinea beat Nepal by 6 runs

6/11 by Sandeep Lamichhane v Papua New Guinea on September 10, 2021 - Nepal beat Papua New Guinea by 151 runs

Gyanendra Malla

Karan KC

Canada

India

Ireland

Namibia

Oman

Pakistan

Papua New Guinea

Scotland

United Arab Emirates

West Indies

Zimbabwe

Sandeep Lamichhane - (127 wickets for Nepal)

Scotland - Cambusdoon New Ground, Ayrshire

Zimbabwe - Harare Sports Club, Harare

Malaysia - Kinrara Academy Oval, Kuala Lumpur

Pakistan - Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan

United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Netherlands - VRA Ground, Amstelveen

Scotland - Titwood, Glasgow

Namibia - United Cricket Club Ground, Windhoek

Canada - Maple Leaf North-West Ground(A), King City

United Arab Emirates - Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

Sri Lanka - Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

Scotland - Forthill, Dundee

United Arab Emirates - ICC Academy, Dubai

Zimbabwe - Takashinga Sports Club, Harare

Nepal - Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Oman - Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman

USA - Choice Moosa Stadium, Pearland

USA - Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas

Hong Kong, China

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

137* by Kushal Malla v Mongolia on September 27, 2023 - r

110* by Dipendra Singh Airee v Malaysia on April 2, 2022 - r

107 by Gyanendra Malla v Bhutan on December 5, 2019 - r

6/11 by Abinash Bohara v Maldives on October 1, 2023 - r

Abinash Bohara

5/9 by Sandeep Lamichhane v Kenya on August 29, 2022 - r

5/21 by Karan KC v Papua New Guinea on March 31, 2022 - r

137* by Kushal Malla v Mongolia on September 27, 2023 - Nepal beat Mongolia by 273 runs

6/11 by Abinash Bohara v Maldives on October 1, 2023 - Nepal beat Maldives by 138 runs

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Kenya

Kuwait

Malaysia

Maldives

Mongolia

Philippines

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

South Africa

Thailand

Dipendra Singh Airee - (1823 runs for Nepal)

Sandeep Lamichhane - (117 wickets for Nepal)

West Indies - Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown

Ireland - Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast

Kenya - Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi

Sri Lanka - P Sara Oval, Colombo

Bangladesh - Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

Netherlands - Hazelaarweg Stadion, Rotterdam

Ireland - The Village, Malahide

Thailand - Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok

Hong Kong - Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Mong Kok

Oman - Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 2), Oman

Singapore - Indian Association Ground, Singapore

Nepal - Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu

China - ZJUT Cricket Field, Hangzhou

56 by Subash Khakurel v Afghanistan on March 20, 2014 - Nepal beat Afghanistan by 9 runs

Subash Khakurel

4/19 by Kushal Bhurtel v South Africa on June 14, 2024 - South Africa beat Nepal by 1 run

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Dipendra Singh Airee - (6 wickets for Nepal)

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