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We let down fans, I apologise on behalf of team: Bangladesh skipper Shanto

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto has apologised to the cricket-loving fans of his nation for their shambolic performance in the T20 World Cup and blamed his batting unit for the disappointing run that ended with a defeat against a gritty Afghanistan here. After India beat Australia on Sunday, both Afghanistan and Bangladesh had realistic chance of making the semifinals but it was the Rashid Khan-led team that defended a below par 115 to make the last-four stage. Bangladesh needed to knock off the target in 12.1 overs but there were all out for 105 in rain-marred Super Eight contest. "First of all, I would like to say that as a team, we let down all the fans of Bangladesh who follow us and support us. So, I apologise on behalf of the team. As a batting group, we couldn't give the best to the people of the country," Shanto said at the post-match press conference. "We feel sorry for that. We will try to come out of this situation in the future." Crestfallen he may be, but Sh

Fifties, hundreds don't matter, I want to bat with tempo: Rohit Sharma

He fell short of a potentially record-shattering hundred, but milestones "don't matter" to India skipper Rohit Sharma, whose sole aim while batting is to "put bowlers under pressure" by hitting them all over the field. Rohit's 92-run knock that came off 41 deliveries steered India to a 24-run win over former champions Australia in their final Super 8 outing of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Monday. The record for the fastest T20 World Cup hundred belongs to West Indian swashbuckler Chris Gayle, who pulled it off in 47 deliveries in the 2016 edition. Expectedly adjudged player of the match for the memorable effort, which was punctuated by eight sixes and seven fours, the 37-year-old said his focus was only on maintaining the "tempo" of the match. India will take on England in the second semifinal on June 27. "It was a good wicket, and you want to try and back yourself to play those kinds of shots. I've been trying to do that for a few years now, and I'm glad it came off today. The ...

Brian Lara was only one to predict our journey to semi-finals: Rashid Khan

West Indian batting great Brian Lara had predicted Afghanistan would reach the T20 World Cup semifinals nearly a month before the tournament began and now that the giant-slayers have made it, skipper Rashid Khan said he is immensely proud to have proved the legend right. Afghanistan continued their brilliant run at the T20 World Cup as they marched to their first-ever World Cup semifinal with an eight-run win over Bangladesh in the last Super 8 clash here. "The only guy who put us in the semifinals was Brian Lara and we proved him right. When we met him at a welcome party, I told him we won't let you down," Rashid said at the post-match presentation. "I think when you get the kind of great, great statements from a legend, as a team, I think it gives you lots of energy as well. We are capable," he added. Lara, in an interaction with PTI editors at its headquarters last month, had predicted that Afghanistan would be among the semifinalists in the mega-event. "Afghanistan, they are .

A lot of credit for my performance goes to Bumrah, says Arshdeep Singh

The pinpoint accuracy of Jasprit Bumrah allows other bowlers in the Indian team to go for wickets even in extreme pressure situations, said pacer Arshdeep Singh. The 25-year-old left-arm pacer is among the leading wicket-takers in the T20 World Cup with 15 scalps in six games at an average of 11.86 and economy rate of 7.41 runs per over. Bumrah, on the other hand, has taken 11 wickets in the same number of games, conceding just 4.08 runs per over, a rarity in the shortest format. "I guess a lot of credit goes to Jasprit because he puts a lot of pressure on the batters. He gives what, three or four runs in and over," Arshdeep said after the 24-run win over Australia in Saint Lucia on Monday. "So, batsmen are coming hard against me and when they are trying, I just have to try and bowl my best ball and there are a lot of chances of getting wickets there because on the other hand they see the runs are not coming and the asking rate is going high. "So, they take more risk against me an

Naib's cramp during Afghanistan vs Bangladesh match sparks controversy

Gulbadin Naib dramatically falling on his back, clutching his thigh after Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott signalled his players to slow things down in the T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh caused both amusement and annoyance as former players questioned the genuineness of his discomfort. Naib, who was fielding in the slip cordon, complained of cramps during the 12th over bowled by spinner Noor Ahmad, after Trott was seen on camera asking his players to slow down as Bangladesh had fallen behind on the Duckworth-Lewis par score in the rain-hit Super 8 clash. The match saw frequent rain interruptions and Bangladesh, at that stage, were 81 for 7, two runs behind on the DLS par score in a revised chase of 114 in 19 overs. Afghans eventually prevailed by eight runs to enter their maiden World Cup semifinal. "The coach sends a message out to say slow it down, slow it down and the first slip just dives on the ground needlessly. That is unacceptable. Gone off anyway. I get that might .

Guyana weather to reserve day: All you need to know about IND vs ENG semis

What happens if India vs England match gets washed out? Is there a reserve day for IND vs ENG semifinal on June 27? Find answers to all important facts before the T20 World Cup 2024 1st semifinal here

T20 World Cup 2024 AFG vs BAN highlights: Afghanistan win by 8 runs (DLS), qualify for semifinal

T20 World Cup 2024 highlights Afghanistan vs Bangladesh full scorecard: Afghanistan to play their first-ever semifinal in World Cup against South Africa on June 27 at 6 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2024 semis schedule, qualified teams, live match time (IST)

Check ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 full schedule, live match timings, teams qualified, live telecast and live streaming here

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 points table Group 1, 2; top batters bowlers

Check ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 points table Group 1, 2 leaderboard, highest run-scorers and wicket-takers here

Rohit to Babar: Full list of highest run-scorers in T20 Internationals

Check the full list of highest run-scorers, players with most sixes in T20 cricket in T20 International cricket here

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semis qualification: Scenarios for AUS, AFG, BAN

With India occupying the top spot on the way to the semifinals, the other three teams can qualify as the second side from Group 1 since Afghanistan, Australia, and Bangladesh have two points each.

T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: AFG vs BAN Playing 11, live streaming telecast

Disney plus Hotstar live stream the AFG vs BAN T20 World Cup 2024 match in India.

AFG to qualify if AFG-BAN match gets abandoned; St Vincent weather forecast

Check Saint Vincent weather forecast, and hourly rain prediction ahead of Afghanistan vs Bangladesh match on June 24 local time (June 25 morning South Asia Time)

T20 WC 2024: India qualifies for semifinal; chances AUS, AFG and BAN

A look at the chances of each team in Group 1 of the Super 8 stage which includes India, Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh

IND vs AUS: India could knock Australia out of T20 World Cup; here's how

On June 24, Rohit Sharma's men somewhat knocked Australia out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 and also avenged the debacle of 2023 ICC ODI World Cup final

IND vs AUS highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit takes revenge, Aussies staring knockout

T20 World Cup 2024 highlights Australia vs India Full Scorecard: Australia lost by 24 runs. If Afghanistan beats Bangladesh, or their match gets washed out, the Aussies will be knocked out

Sri Lanka sports minister denies night club visit caused team's T20 WC exit

Sri Lankan Sports Minister Harin Fernando on Monday challenged the critics to prove that the alleged night club visit had caused the cricket team's premature exit in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the Americas. Sri Lanka could not progress to the Super 8s stage, finishing third in Group D behind South Africa and Bangladesh, who made the grade. "I challenged them (critics) to prove it, and I will resign if they can prove it," Fernando said referring to a comment reportedly made by his predecessor. It has been alleged that the team was late for a practice session due to their late night-out. Fernando had taken over the ministry in November 2023 from Roshan Ranasinghe, who was removed from the post by president Ranil Wickremesinghe following his action to sack the Sri Lanka Cricket management and appoint an interim committee. The International Cricket Council had subsequently suspend Sri Lanka's membership due to government interference. Fernando said all the facilities were provided

Rashid's bravehearts show fortitude, hunger in inspiring T20 WC campaign

Ravaged by war, almost no infrastructure or stadium of their own, also weighed down by the politics of sports and yet Afghanistan have managed to punch way above their weight in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the West Indies. Though the Afghanistan Cricket Board was formed in 1995, it became an affiliate member of ICC in 2001, and a decade later, earned Test status and a full ICC membership in 2017. Cut to the 2024 T20 World Cup and the Afghans have not only announced their arrival -- taking the tournament by storm by reaching the Super 8 stage --, they are now on the verge of making the semi-finals after stunning former champions Australia. This has been primarily due to some audacious and electrifying individual and collective performances. So, what has been the reason for their sudden rise? Is it the format that allows them the freedom to excel, or is it due to their full utilisation of the recent international exposure in different T20 leagues? Former India cricketer Vijay Dahiya

T20 WC 2024: How many semifinals has India won in T20 World Cup history?

A look at how India has performed in their previous four semi-finals in T20 World Cup history

Party over, reality dawns: West Indies rue another missed opportunity

It was a depressing Monday morning in the Caribbean after the West Indies crashed out of the men's T20 World Cup it was hosting after a 14-year gap. A collective dream of millions in the region came crashing after Marco Jansen deposited a full ball from Obed McCoy for a six down the ground to seal a nervy win for South Africa over the tournament co-hosts. It is difficult to match the frenzied fan following that cricket enjoys in India but if there is any region that comes close to the Asian country, it is the Caribbean. Across the six World Cup venues, the buzz around the tournament was palpable but the loss on Sunday night has sent the happy-go-lucky fans into their shell. "It is depressing but the West Indies had it coming. They were poor in all departments last night," said Papios, a police officer who was guarding an almost empty Darren Sammy Stadium ahead of the India-Australia game here. The stage was set for the West Indies to win a record third T20 World Cup and part of th