New York beefs up security ahead of Ind-Pak T20 WC clash on June 9
Following reports of security threats to the June 9 match, Kathy Hochul, the Governor of New York State, assured public safety will be her priority.
Following reports of security threats to the June 9 match, Kathy Hochul, the Governor of New York State, assured public safety will be her priority.
Team India enters the year 2023 with hopes of putting the disappointments of the 2022 Asia Cup and ICC T20 World Cup behind and offering the fans what the pair of skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid had shown promise of.
With this win, India is at the top spot in the points table with four points in two wins in two matches. The Netherlands is at the bottom and has yet to score a point after two losses.
Opener Kusal Mendis smashed an unbeaten 68, his second consecutive fifty on the trot, as Sri Lanka secured a clinical nine-wicket win over Ireland in their Super 12 match of the Men's T20 World Cup at the Bellerive Oval on Sunday.
The much-awaited clash between India and Pakistan will take place at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with over a lakh fans' presence and if the recent encounters are any indicators, the match may end up going to the wire.
Sana Mir feels the Babar Azam-led side will be extra motivated when it takes on New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 'Super 12' game on Tuesday.
While Afghanistan hasn't played many bilateral series, their players -- especially spinners -- have plied their trade in lucrative leagues across the world, which has given them the confidence to play against the best sides here.
Losing the toss, Kohli said, was crucial as the team batting second got a little more advantage, with the dew making it easy for the Pakistan batters to rotate strike.
After Allen was ruled out due to an ankle injury, Hosein was picked as a replacement. Hosein has played nine ODIs and six T20s.
On October 24, the two neighbours will face off in the most-anticipated match of the showcase event, and Mahmood, a veteran of 143 One-Day Internationals and 21 Tests, claimed India will "have a strong grasp of the playing conditions."
