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T20 World Cup IND vs PAK Preview: Spotlight on NYC pitch in clash of titans

A confident and well-adjusted India would look to capitalise on an unpredictable Pakistan's vulnerable state and lack of familiarity with the tricky conditions here when the traditional rivals lock horns in their eagerly-awaited T20 World Cup clash on Sunday. The marquee game, which is expected to draw the biggest crowd of the tournament so far, will be held at the newly constructed 34,000-seater Nassau County International Cricket Stadium at the Eisenhower Park on the outskirts of the city. Heading into this high-profile contest, the 22-yard pitch remains a major talking point, having already faced significant criticism for its unpredictability, which the ICC has officially acknowledged. In the six innings of the three matches hosted at the stadium so far, teams have surpassed the 100-run mark only twice. Some former players have wondered aloud whether the low-scoring conditions would be of any help in selling cricket to the American market through the showpiece. The four drop-in

IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024: Gayle puts India in the driver's seat

Legendary West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle has pinned the tag of favourites on India ahead of their marquee T20 World Cup match against Pakistan here on Sunday. India made a sound start to the ICC showpiece with a win over Ireland, while Pakistan were derailed by a charged co-hosts USA in the Super Over. "Their (Pakistan) backs are up against the wall and coming off a loss like that straight into playing a team like India, who traditionally have the upper hand in these games, is a huge challenge," Gayle told ICC. But Gayle said it would be naive to expect a cold contest between the cross-border rivals. "India are in the driver's seat, definitely a more relaxed seat. But this is India versus Pakistan at a World Cup, so you can take nothing for granted," he added. The dashing Jamaican said Pakistan, though, will have to regroup quickly to challenge India. "As for Pakistan, they have no time to waste. They have to re-group for the biggest game of the tournament against India in New

T20 World Cup 2024 points table Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, IRE rankings

Pakistan need to win their remaining three matches to keep their hopes alive for qualification in T20 World Cup's next round, Super 8s. Check the Group A leaderboard and team rankings here

New York weather IND vs PAK: Rain threat looms over clash of arch-rivals

According to the most recent New York weather forecast, the rain could lash in Big Apple throughout the day on June 9. The rain will continue to play spoilsport till 4 PM New York Time

T20 World Cup 2024 IND vs PAK: Here's why pacer could dominate in New York

The expected total at Nassau County Stadium seems conservative, around 125-130 or 150-160 towards the higher end, but it doesn't seem like a 200-run game. And these kinds of matches suit Pakistan

Saurabh Netravalkar: The Oracle engineer who made Pakistan hop and skip

Netravalkar defended 18 runs in the Super Over against Pakistan, boosting American hopes for a spot in the Super 8 round of the 2024 T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup 2024: Here's why the India vs Pakistan match is not sold out?

It would come as a surpirse for fans that the reports are suggesting that the way IND-IRE game witnessed empty stands in New York, IND vs PAK game might see lot of empty chairs in every stand as well

T20 World Cup 2024: Pant will continue at No. 3 for India confirms Rathour

India will continue with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant at No. 3 in the T20 World Cup following his gritty performance against Ireland, said batting coach Vikram Rathour, who also expressed his delight at having a fully-fit Hardik Pandya back in the fold. Both Pant and Pandya, who returned to top-flight cricket in the IPL, are making a comeback to international cricket after a long gap. The duo delivered the goods in India's eight-wicket thrashing of Ireland in their opening game here on Wednesday. On a challenging pitch with uneven bounce, run-scoring was difficult but Pant unleashed a few stunning shots, including a reverse-scoop over the Irish wicket-keeper's head for a match-winning six in his unbeaten 36. The Ireland match was Pant's first game for India since December 2022 when he was involved in a horrific car accident. "Yes, he has been batting really well. The two games (warm-up and Ireland) he has played, he has looked really, really good," Rathour told the media after

T20 World Cup 2024: Babar under pressure, India favourites for Rashid Latif

Babar Azam has a long way to go before becoming a captain who can handle pressure, said former Pakistan skipper Rashid Latif, declaring that India would be favourites against his country owing to a more balanced squad when the two sides clash in the T20 World Cup on Sunday. The India-Pakistan showdown, to be held in New York, is one of the most eagerly-awaited games of the ongoing tournament being co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies. "...the focus is on the game on June 9 against India. Babar (Pakistan captain) will be under a lot of pressure because of the game against India rather than performing in the World Cup," the 55-year-old former wicketkeeper-batter told PTI videos in an exclusive interview. "But he has to learn to carry pressure, he should learn that from Virat and Rohit. They know how to carry the game. As a batter Babar is one of the best but as a captain and leader, there's a lot that he needs to learn," he added. Latif said India have superior spinners and based

T20 World Cup 2024: Rathour banks on India's skills to deal with NY pitch

India have enough experience and skills to deal with the Nassau County ground's "challenging" pitch, which has caused concern with its uneven bounce, said batting coach Vikram Rathour but he also conceded that toss becomes crucial in such conditions. Skipper Rohit Sharma had to curb his attacking instincts in a high-quality 52 during India's eight-wicket thrashing of Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener here on Wednesday. Rohit was forced to retire hurt shortly after copping a blow to his right bicep off Josh Little. Rishabh Pant was also hit on his left elbow during his 36 not out, another indication that the pitch had uneven bounce with variable movement. "(We are) trying to control the controllable. It was a challenging wicket and we were expecting a challenging wicket because we played a practice game here so we knew what to expect," Rathour said in the post-match press conference. "We need to find a way to deal with it and we have enough skills in the team and enough experien

T20 World Cup 2024: NY's drop-in pitch faces criticism; ICC mum on issue

Rohit Sharma's bruised bicep is expected to heal before the game against Pakistan on Sunday but the Nassau County ground's track, which is "bordering on dangerous with huge open cracks", has become a concern for stakeholders of the game trying to sell cricket in America through the ongoing T20 World Cup. India opened their campaign with an eight-wicket win in a low-scoring match against Ireland, who were bowled out of 96 in just 16 overs. Rohit, who scored a half century in the successful chase, was hit on his right bicep by pacer Josh Little and was forced to retire hurt. The ball that struck him suddenly took off from length on a pitch that offered a great degree of uneven bounce. Rishabh Pant was also hit on his left elbow during his 36 not out, "Rohit's injury isn't serious. He himself said that it's a bit sore. He should be okay for Pakistan game (on Sunday) as of now. There are two practice sessions before that," a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity. Injur

It certainly is about mindset: Ponting on India's global trophy drought

The all-conquering Australia under Ricky Ponting's leadership knew the art of peaking at the right time in global events and the two-time World Cup-winning captain reckons India will need to do the same besides overcoming some mental demons to win an elusive ICC trophy. Cricket's powerhouse India, who last won an ICC trophy in 2013, began their T20 World Cup campaign on an emphatic note in New York on Wednesday, beating Ireland by eight wickets. Speaking to PTI from New York, the 49-year-old Australian great said India are well-placed to end their barren run in ICC events and need to find a way to deal with the enormous pressure that comes with representing a cricket-crazy nation. "You've got to try and keep a clear mind where you can focus on the task at hand rather than thinking too far ahead or worrying about any sort of external pressures," said Ponting. "There's no doubting the talent (in India squad), but we also shouldn't forget that the World Cups are not easy to win. There

Top five takeaways for India after IND vs IRE T20 World Cup 2024 match

Rohit Sharma, who hadn't got going in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 was finally able to find form when he hit a fifty in this game

IND vs IRE Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit-Pandya shine in easy win for India

T20 World Cup 2024 highlights: India were clinical in most of the departments as they beat the Irish team by eight wickets and with 46 balls to spare, chasing down 97 with utmost ease

T20 World Cup 2024: India vs Ireland Playing 11, live streaming, telecast

IND vs IRE Playing 11: Virat Kohli would open for India as Jaiswal, Samson, Kuldeep and Chahal were not part of India Playing 11. The live commentary in English will be available on Star Sports 1 HD

Opener or No. 3: Where should Virat Kohli bat in T20 World Cup 2024?

While many believe Virat Kohli should open the innings for India, some are mooting for Yashasvi Jaiswal given that this would provide left and right variation at the top

T20 World Cup 2024: IND vs IRE head-to-head, New York weather prediction

India vs Ireland head-to-head record: India locked horns with the Irish team in the 2009 T20 World Cup and emerged victorious.

Confirmed: T20 World Cup 2024 to be Rahul Dravid's last assignment as coach

Ahead of the India vs Ireland match, Dravid told the media persons that T20 World Cup 2024 would be his last assignment as a coach.

Pace or spin-friendly: New York pitch report ahead of IND-IRE T20 WC match

India vs Ireland Playing 11: Two spinners with Bumrah, Siraj, Dube and Pandya will make it a great bowling combination. Kohli, Rohit, Pant, Jaiswal and Surya could be the five batters

Gautam Gambhir as India coach: Here's what KKR mentor said about it

Ever since the former India opener won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 as a mentor with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), his name has been circulated as the man to replace Rahul Dravid