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‘Babar Azam khush hua’ – Fans react as Nepal qualifies for T20 World Cup 2024, alongside Oman from Asia region

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Asian teams, Nepal and Oman have qualified for the T20 World Cup 2024, to be played in the West Indies and the USA. In the semifinal games of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 qualification in the Asia region, the first semi was played between Oman and Bahrain. In this game, the Bahrain side won the toss and elected to bat first.

Apart from the 42-run partnership for the second wicket between Sarfaraz Ali and Imran Ali, the team was never in the game. In the end, they batted out the 20 overs and managed only 106/9. Only three batters managed to get a double-digit figure. For the Oman side, Aqib Ilyas took four wickets while Shakeel Ahmed took two.

On the other hand, Bilal Khan, Fayyaz Butt, and Zeeshan Maqsood took one wicket each. In reply, the now-qualified Oman side, which played in the T20 World Cup 2021, won the game by 10 wickets. The likes of Kashyap Prajapati and Pratik Athavale scored a fifty each and helped the team win the game and book a spot in the 2024 event.

Nepal joins Oman in their journey to the Americas

In the second semifinal, hosts Nepal played UAE, which played in last year’s T20 World Cup. The United Arab Emirates won the toss and elected to bat first. Once again, batting first didn’t help a team at all. Apart from Vritiya Aravind (64), no other player could apply themselves.

With this, the team was restricted to 134/9 with Kushal Malla taking three wickets. On the other hand, Sandeep Lamichhane took two while Sompal Kami and skipper Rohit Paudel took a wicket each. In reply, despite losing Kushal Bhurtel early and Gulshan Jha not making enough impact, the team won the game by eight wickets. Aasif Sheikh scored an unbeaten 64 runs. With only two spots left in the Asia region, both teams have qualified for the final of the ongoing qualifier and the T20 World Cup next year.

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Ben Curran’s Zimbabwe Call-Up: A Historic Moment for the Curran Legacy

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Ben Curran, brother of England cricketers Sam and Tom Curran, has earned his maiden call-up to Zimbabwe’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The Curran family has deep ties to Zimbabwean cricket, with Ben’s father, Kevin Malcolm Curran, and grandfather, Kevin Patrick Curran, representing Zimbabwe internationally.

The series begins with T20Is on December 11, followed by ODIs and Tests. Ben will feature exclusively in the 50-over format. A left-handed batter, Ben boasts an impressive domestic career, averaging 33.30 in List A and 34.70 in first-class cricket. His inclusion reflects Zimbabwe’s reliance on talent with global exposure.

Zimbabwe’s ODI squad, led by Craig Ervine, also features rising stars like Newman Nyamhuri. The T20I side, captained by Sikandar Raza, includes dynamic players like Blessing Muzarabani and Ryan Burl, signaling a balanced blend of experience and youth for the challenging series ahead.

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Australian Media Criticizes Rohit Sharma After Crushing Defeat to Australia

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Following India’s heavy loss to Australia in the first Test of the series, Australian media highlighted key concerns for the Indian team, including Rohit Sharma’s performance as captain. Pat Cummins and his team’s emphatic win by 209 runs sparked discussions about India’s bowling strategy and batting collapse.

Australian newspapers like The Age underscored Mitchell Starc’s lethal bowling display as a stark reminder of his prowess in Test cricket. Starc’s fiery spell dismantled India’s top order, a performance seen as pivotal in Australia’s dominant victory. The media also pointed out the pressure mounting on Rohit Sharma for tactical shortcomings, including field placements and decision-making under challenging circumstances.

India’s batting lineup faltered against Australia’s aggressive bowling, with only a few players resisting. Critics emphasized that the Indian team’s inability to adapt to the pink-ball conditions in Adelaide cost them dearly. The media also praised Australia for its disciplined approach, particularly the consistency of its pace attack, which Starc and Cummins led.

As the series progresses, this defeat puts India under immense pressure to bounce back, especially with the spotlight on Rohit Sharma’s leadership and the team’s resilience. Fans now await India’s response in the next Test.

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Chitwan Rhinos Secure Dominant 33-Run Victory Over Sudurpaschim Royals in NPL

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Chitwan Rhinos delivered a commanding performance to hand Sudurpaschim Royals their first defeat in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at Kirtipur. Winning the toss, Chitwan set a competitive total of 164/5 in 20 overs, led by Hassan Eisakhil’s stellar 65 off 52 balls. Ravi Bopara added an explosive 36 off 18 balls, while Sudurpaschim’s bowlers Scott Kuggeleijn and Dipendra Singh Airee each picked up crucial wickets.

In response, Sudurpaschim struggled, bowled out for 131 in 18.2 overs. Despite Ishan Pandey’s resilient 35 and contributions from Saif Zaib and Brandon McMullen, Chitwan’s disciplined bowling attack, featuring Kushal Malla and Amar Routela taking two wickets each, sealed the game. Chitwan now sits third on the table, while Sudurpaschim retains second due to net run rate.

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