South Africa announce 15-member squad for 2021 T20 World Cup; Faf Du Plessis misses out
In overall six appearances, South Africa’s best performances in T20 World Cup came in 2009 and 2014 when they reached the semifinals.
In overall six appearances, South Africa’s best performances in T20 World Cup came in 2009 and 2014 when they reached the semifinals.
The mega event will be played from October 17 to November 14. Notably, all the teams had been given a deadline of September 10 to submit their final squads.
To date, India have just one T20 World Cup win to their credit which came under the leadership of MS Dhoni in the inaugural edition in 2007.
Even though the Indian selectors haven’t yet cleared their stance on India’s final squad for the multifaceted tournament, so many probable squads have been already picked by cricket experts.
The ICC event is scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 14.
Meanwhile, it is being reported that the BCCI will invite applications for a new head coach after the ICC event in UAE.
Adam Milne has also been included in the squad as injury cover
West Indies are the defending champions of the T20 World Cup.
The franchise officials are expected to travel to UAE next month to make all the arrangements for the remainder of the season.
This will be the first time Virat Kohli and Co. will face Pakistan in an international match since their 2019 World Cup encounter.
Although BCCI have retained the hosting rights, the tournament will take place in Oman and UAE.
Planning and preparation has already begun for IPL 2022.
The T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place from October 17, with final set to take place on November 14.
The mega event is scheduled to begin on October 17 with the finals on November 14.
The tournament will reportedly start days after the IPL 2021 final, which is likely to be held on October 15.
The nation last hosted an ICC tournament in 2016 which was the T20 World Cup.
Recalling the iconic T20 World Cup win, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh made a startling revelation.
ICC are reportedly also planning to shift the first round of 2021 T20 World Cup to Oman.
Notably, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and Secretary Jay Shah will attend the ICC meeting virtually on Tuesday.
Such a setup is being considered to reduce travel amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Akram feels that Amir’s inclusion is vital as his experience will guide the young Pakistani bowlers in the World Cup.
It is learned that even after receiving the whole money from ICC, the Indian board still holds the prize money of the women cricketers for more than a year now.
The United Kingdom is currently being seen as the top-choice destination for the completion of the cash-rich tournament.
AB de Villiers turns 39 today.
While the 37-year-old does not have a central contract, he would be eligible to play the T20 World Cup with a tour contract.
While the safety and health of players and personnel involved remains the priority, there is also the criticism of whether such events should happen at all when the world is going through a medical emergency.
A fresh media report claims that with the ever-changing situation around COVID-19, a call is expected in the month of July to decide whether India is in a position to host the T20 World Cup or not.
BCCI had earlier shortlisted Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Dharamsala, Ahmedabad and Lucknow as the nine host venues.
With the current situation in the country, it looks like ICC will be forced to find an alternative venue to conduct the mega-event later this year.
Given we are just months away from the T20 World Cup, here are the five picks who can possibly make it to India’s squad for the world event.
In the IPL match on Sunday against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), De Villiers played a crucial knock of unbeaten 34-ball 76, which included nine fours and three sixes.
Notably, the number of teams participating in the event were reduced to 10 for the 2019 edition of the tournament.
Virat Kohli plans to open the batting for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL as he prepares for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.
The hosts are already 2-0 up in this five-match T20I series against Australia.
The 34-year-old sustained a groin injury during the second ODI between India and Australia in November, 2020.
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket.