Cricketer Aakash Chopra has revealed his top five T20I batsmen of 2024. India's Rohit Sharma tops the list, lauded for his consistency and aggressive captaincy during the World Cup. England's Phil Salt and Jos Buttler secure second and fifth place respectively, showcasing their explosive batting prowess.
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Marcus Stoinis, Australian all-rounder, retires from ODIs after 74 matches, to focus on T20Is. Cricket Australia will replace him for the ICC Champions Trophy. Stoinis, a pivotal ODI player, helped in the 2023 ODI World Cup win. Coach McDonald praised his contributions and leadership. His exit coincides with injury concerns for Cummins and Hazlewood.
IPL 2025 introduces a new wave of uncapped players eager to make a mark, including Robin Minz, Suryansh Shedge, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, C Andre Siddarth, and Bevon Jacobs. These young talents bring impressive domestic performances and raw potential, highlighting their readiness to shine on the big stage.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, struggling to replicate last season's aggressive approach, face Punjab Kings, who boast a fearless batting approach led by new batting sensation Priyansh Arya. Punjab have already posted two 200+ scores, showcasing their depth under Shreyas Iyer's leadership.
Harbhajan Singh believes Axar Patel is ready to replace Ravindra Jadeja in India's all-rounder role for the Champions Trophy. He also suggests Sanju Samson might be preferred over Rishabh Pant as India's wicketkeeper, especially given Pant's long Australian tour. Both decisions could impact India's squad for the upcoming tournament in Dubai.
Pakistan's chances to reach the Champions Trophy semi-finals were severely dented after loss to India in Dubai, following an earlier defeat by New Zealand. They must beat Bangladesh and rely on other results to advance based on net run rate. Only the top two teams go through to the last-four stage.
South Africa's coach Rob Walter remains optimistic despite the team's failure in the ICC semifinal against New Zealand. The Proteas fell short by 50 runs. Walter emphasized the importance of learning from each game and remains focused on the 2027 ODI World Cup at home.
Axar Patel, a spin-bowling all-rounder and potential successor to Ravindra Jadeja, emphasises he doesn't need to prove his worth amid Indian cricket's transition. With 184 international wickets, the 31-year-old Axar focuses on performing whenever opportunities arise. He remains unfazed by selection issues, highlighting the importance of role clarity and communication, especially in T20 cricket.
England captain Jos Buttler acknowledged his team's inability to effectively counter India's spin attack in the first T20I, leading to a seven-wicket defeat. He emphasized the need for individual players to develop strategies against spin and highlighted the importance of adaptability for the upcoming match in Chennai.
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape return to form with a 58-run bonus point victory over Durban's Super Giants at Kingsmead. Zak Crawley, Tom Abell, and Marco Jansen led the batting effort, while Liam Dawson and Simon Harmer spearheaded a sharp bowling performance, restricting the Giants to 107.