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  • ‘Yashasvi Jaiswal should have opened with Rohit Sharma’: Says former Indian cricketer | Cricket News

    Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu shared his point of view and said that Yashasvi Jaiswal should have opened with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to come at number three for India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. India will take on Pakistan in their upcoming match in the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

    The Men in Blue are coming into this match after beating Ireland by 8 wickets. Meanwhile, Babar Azam-led Pakistan conceded a disappointing loss against the US in the super-over in their previous game of the marquee event.

    Speaking at a special ‘Star Sports Press Room’, Sidhu said that Men in Blue have changed the team combination to make space for Shivam Dube and Axar Patel. (Babar Azam furious after Haris Rauf concedes last ball boundary against USA in T20 World Cup 2024- WATCH)

    “Ideally the scenario should have been of the left-right combination, Yashasvi Jaiswal should have opened with Rohit Sharma and Virat to come at number 3 from my point of view. But from a team’s perspective, they have changed the combination because then Shivam Dube and Axar Patel wouldn’t have got the opportunity to play, so they have made this combination for a correct composition where Axar Patel is batting at no. 8, specially in this pitch where bowlers have an advantage,” Sidhu was quoted in a release from Star Sports as saying.

    The former cricketer added that if the T20 World Cup 2024 started in West Indies then the Men in Blue would have gone with Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal opening in the match. The 60-year-old added that one cannot expect 200 runs in New York’s pitch.

    “If the tournament would have opened in West Indies, then we would have seen Rohit and Yashasvi opening the match, there you wouldn’t have needed the 6th or the 7th bowler. So from this perspective, the combination of Rohit and Virat is important as they both are experienced players and they understand that 1st 6 overs are important and they can gain runs after that. You can’t expect 200 runs in this pitch, 130 or 140 runs would be good, and this combination will work,” he added.

    India T20 WC Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

    Pakistan T20 WC Squad: Babar Azam (C), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan.

  • Watch: Axar Patel’s Jaw-Dropping Catch vs Ireland Goes Viral | Cricket News

    In a thrilling encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, Axar Patel’s breathtaking catch off his own bowling became the defining moment of India’s dominant display against Ireland in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Group A match. Let’s delve into the excitement of the game, highlight standout performances, and provide insightful analysis.

    Axar Patel’s Spectacular Catch Dismisses Barry McCarthy

    As the game progressed, India’s grip tightened on Ireland, with Axar Patel’s exceptional athleticism leaving the opposition stunned. Introduced into the attack by captain Rohit Sharma in the 12th over, Axar’s impact was immediate. With just two deliveries, he made his mark, luring Barry McCarthy into a flick shot towards the leg side. However, McCarthy’s attempt resulted in a top edge, sending the ball soaring towards the non-striker’s end. With remarkable agility, Axar Patel lunged forward, executing a full dive to clutch the catch with both hands, dismissing McCarthy without conceding any runs.

    Milestone Achievement for Axar Patel

    This stunning catch also marked a significant milestone for Axar Patel, as it became his 50th wicket in T20 Internationals. Joining an elite group of Indian bowlers, including Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Jasprit Bumrah, Axar’s achievement underlined his prowess in the shortest format of the game.

    Dominant Bowling Performance by India Against Ireland

    Prior to Axar Patel’s heroics, India’s bowlers had set the tone for the match with a stellar performance. Opting to field first after winning the toss, Rohit Sharma’s decision proved prudent as left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh struck early, dismissing both Irish openers within the powerplay overs. Hardik Pandya then joined the onslaught, claiming crucial wickets alongside Jasprit Bumrah, as Ireland found themselves struggling at 36/4. Despite a brief resistance from Gareth Delany, who contributed a quickfire 26 off 14 balls, Ireland succumbed to the relentless pressure imposed by the Indian bowlers. Eventually, they were bundled out for a meager 96 runs in just 16 overs.