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T20I WC, 2024: Andries Gous, Aaron Jones guide USA to victory in World Cup opener
In an exciting opener of the T20I World Cup 2024 on Sunday at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, oldest rivals in international cricket USA and Canada locked horns in which USA made it to the top with a seven-wicket win on the back of a spellbinding innings from Aaron Jones, who starred with his unbeaten 94-run knock to help the side kick off their campaign with a victory.
Chasing a total of 194, USA batters Andries Gous (65) and Aaron Jones (94*) made the light work of the chase, stitching a 131-run partnership to lead the side to the victory with 14 balls to spare. Jones remained the standout performer, clearing the ropes 14 times, involving 10 sixes and 4 boundaries. This victory for USA has set the tone for a marvellous campaign ahead in the tournament.
Canada, asked to bat, started off in a positive mode with openers Aaron Johnson and Navneet Dhaliwal scoring (23) and (61) respectively. Navneet’s half-century was the first for Canada in a T20 World Cup. Nicholas Kirton (51) slammed his half-century down the order to power Canada to a relatively fighting score of 194/5 in (20) overs.
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The Hundred Men's tournament 2025, 31st match, Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix : All you need to know, head to head, playing XI
In the 31st match of The Hundred Men's Competition, Trent Rockets will be facing Birmingham Phoenix on Wednesday at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Trent Rockets, who are riding high on success, have already qualified for the playoffs with the help of five victories in seven games. They are perched on the second spot in the points table with 20 point...
R Ashwin announces retirement from Indian Premier League
Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has called time on his Indian Premier League career. Ashwin has already retired from International cricket and was last seen in the IPL 2025, playing for Chennai Super Kings. In his IPL career, Ashwin represented Delhi Capitals, Rising Pune Supergiant and Rajasthan Royals. He also captained Kings XI Punjab.
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"You’ve had an amazing career": Virat Kohli lauds Cheteshwar Pujara
India’s dependable No. 3 batsman, Cheteshwar Pujara, announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket On Sunday (August 24 2025), bringing an end to a deeply respected career. Pujara, who made his Test debut in 2010, played 103 Tests, amassing 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, featuring 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries, with the hig...
Suryakumar Yadav delivers major fitness update ahead of Asia Cup
In the run-up to the Asia Cup 2025, India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has provided a critical fitness update, saying he is in good spirit. SKY, who will be leading team India at the blockbuster event, was at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru over the last couple of weeks. He revealed how a disciplined rehab and a step by step appro...
"His contributions are no less than Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma": R Ashwin on Cheteshwar Pujara
India star batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday retired from all forms of cricket, putting an end to a more than decade-long career. He represented India in 103 test matches, scoring 7,195 runs, including 19 centuries and 35 half centuries. He ended his Test career as India’s eighth-highest run-scorer. In his white-ball career, Pujara played
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