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IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 final: India and South Africa clash against each other in the finale of the T20 World Cup 2024 as history beckons the two cricket-loving nations. For the first time ever, these two teams will face each other in a men's ICC final.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-sa-t20-world-cup-2024-final-5-key-matchups-that-can-decide-the-fate-of-the-summit-clash-2024-06-29-939393

Team India qualified for the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup for the third time after beating England in the semi-final in Guyana and set up the final date against South Africa. The two best bowling attacks of the tournament will be up against each other in the finale but rain might be a colossal factor in Barbados on Saturday (June 29) morning. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma, who became the most successful captain in men's T20Is, was positive about Virat Kohli coming good in the summit clash amid a treacherous run of form in the T20 World Cup. All that and more in our Sports Wrap for today. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/india-tv-sports-wrap-on-june-28-today-s-top-10-trending-news-stories-t20-world-cup-semi-final-ind-vs-eng-ind-vs-sa-test-2024-06-28-939224

The group stage of Euro 2024 are done and dusted with 36 matches taking place in 12 days. Georgia upsetting Portugal with 2-0 win was the biggest headline of the final match day in the group stage as they also qualified for the round of 16 and will face Spain in their knockout fixture. Apart from Georgia, Netherlands, Slovakia and Slovenia are three other teams who finished third in their group but still made it to the next round. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/euro-2024-round-of-16-schedule-list-of-matches-match-time-venue-live-streaming-details-2024-06-27-939049

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Afghanistan qualified for the semi-finals in a historic result for the whole nation and a young cricketing country as they advanced to the final four for the first time in an ICC event. Afghanistan after losing to India in their opening Super 8 fixture in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, had to win both their remaining fixtures to get through and the inspired Rashid Khan-led side delivered the same with wins over Australia and Bangladesh. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/watch-coach-trott-asks-afghanistan-players-to-slow-game-down-gulbadin-naib-gets-sudden-cramp-in-slips-2024-06-25-938675

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The debate around Australia not playing Afghanistan in bilateral contests has opened up again after the latter side's victory over the 2021 T20 World Champions on Sunday. Afghanistan defended 148 runs against Australia in the Super 8 encounter of T20 World Cup 2024 played at Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent. Australia's Test opener Usman Khawaja believes that Cricket Australia should soften its stance now and play against the Asian team. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/australia-should-play-bilateral-series-against-afghanistan-says-usman-khawaja-2024-06-24-938551

IND vs AUS pitch report:  India and Australia will revive their heated rivalry in the ICC tournaments and in the very crucial Super 8 game of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet on Monday, June 24. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-aus-pitch-report-t20-world-cup-2024-how-will-surface-at-daren-sammy-national-cricket-stadium-in-gros-islet-st-lucia-for-india-vs-australia-2024-06-23-938355

India's top-ranked male tennis player, Sumit Nagal has successfully qualified for the Paris Olympics. The 26-year-old took to his 'X' account to confirm the news and also thanked his sponsors for their unwavering support. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/monumental-moment-india-tennis-ace-sumit-nagal-secures-qualification-for-paris-olympics-2024-06-22-938201

The Odisha government has decided to extend the sponsorship of Hockey India by three more years to its current agreement. The government will be sposnoring the hockey teams till 2036 after the state Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met a delegation of the Hockey India. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/hockey/odisha-government-extends-hockey-india-sponsorship-till-2036-confirms-new-cm-mohan-charan-majhi-2024-06-21-938073

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India and Afghanistan are set to kick-start the Super Eight proceedings in Group 1 on Thursday (June 20) at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Though India are billed as favourites to win the clash, Afghanistan are well and truly capable of pulling off an upset based on their recent form. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-afghanistan-head-to-head-t20i-record-ahead-of-icc-men-t20-world-cup-super-eight-clash-2024-06-20-937853

The defending champions Argentina will kick off the Copa America 2024 against Canada at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, June 20. Lionel Messi-starred Argentina will target the record 16th title while Canada are making their debut in one of the oldest and biggest international tournaments in the world. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/copa-america-2024-schedule-groups-venues-live-streaming-and-all-you-need-to-know-2024-06-19-937703

Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten's harsh words for the team after their T20 World Cup exit in the group stage has caused a stir in the country. In fact, social media was buzzing with Kirsten's comments especially related to the lack of unity in the team. For the unversed, Pakistan lost to the USA and India in the group stage and subsequently got knocked out of the tournament under Babar Azam's captaincy. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/there-s-no-unity-in-team-gary-kirsten-s-comments-after-t20-world-cup-exit-causes-stir-in-pakistan-cricket-2024-06-18-937491

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 witnessed the rise of Nepal cricket. Players belonging to a country located in the foothills of the Himalayas displayed a few charismatic performances in the tournament that forced cricket fans around the world to pause and take notice. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/nepal-captain-rohit-paudel-opens-up-on-heartbreaking-exit-from-icc-men-t20-world-cup-2024-2024-06-17-937342

Pakistan's star allrounder Imad Wasim believes that Pakistan need to "get rid of the fear of failure' to bring back their glory days of yesteryear. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/imad-wasim-wants-pakistan-to-get-rid-of-fear-of-failure-to-achieve-results-beyond-limits-2024-06-16-937180

The veteran cricketer Trent Boult announced that New Zealand's next game against Papua New Guinea will be his last T20 World Cup match on Saturday, June 15. With 81 wickets in 60 T20Is, the left-arm pacer ends his World Cup career as one of the best fast bowlers of his generation.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/new-zealand-veteran-set-to-call-time-on-t20-world-cup-career-after-clash-against-png-2024-06-15-937098

The Richie Berrington-led Scotland are one step away from securing a berth in the Super Eight stage of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Scotland need to beat Australia in their final Group B fixture to advance to the next round and their win will also bring an end to England's T20 World Cup campaign. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/australia-vs-scotland-pitch-report-t20-world-cup-how-will-surface-at-darren-sammy-national-cricket-stadium-play-2024-06-15-937082

Nepal fell inches short of their historic first-ever win over South Africa as they failed to score eight runs in the last over of the 31st match of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St. Vincent. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/nep-vs-sa-relive-nail-biting-last-over-finish-in-t20-world-cup-between-nepal-and-south-africa-watch-2024-06-15-937056

Germany's European Championship campaign got off to a flying start after they routed Scotland 5-1 in the curtain-raiser of the tournament. Midfielder Florian Wirtz rattled Scotland's defence up front as he found the back of the net in the 10th minute. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/germany-steamroll-scotland-to-kick-start-euro-2024-campaign-with-record-shattering-win-2024-06-15-937051

Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan, two of the four travelling reserves with the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, are set to return home after the USA leg of the tournament. As per a Cricbuzz report, Gill and Avesh's travel was only to the States in case of emergency as getting a replacement to America in a nick of time might be difficult. Unless, there is any injury in the Indian camp on Friday, June 14 when the Indian team has its practice session, Gill and Avesh will return home. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/shubman-gill-avesh-khan-set-to-return-back-home-after-usa-leg-of-t20-world-cup-2024-report-2024-06-14-936899

The 17th edition of European Football Championship is all set to be played from June 14 to July 14 in Germany. The hosts are set to face Scotland in the opening game of the tournament. As many as 24 teams are taking part in the Euro Cup and they have been divided six groups of four teams each. The final is set to take place at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on July 14. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/euro-cup-2024-schedule-groups-format-live-telecast-in-india-and-all-you-need-to-know-2024-06-13-936762

Hosts West Indies and New Zealand will face each other in the 29th match of the T20 World Cup 2024. Fight for the Super 8 round in Group C is intense and New Zealand are already facing a must-win situation despite playing only game. The reason for the same is their 84-run loss at the hands of Afghanistan in their opening encounter. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/wi-vs-nz-pitch-report-t20-world-cup-2024-how-will-surface-in-trinidad-play-for-west-indies-vs-new-zealand-2024-06-12-936568

Travis Head entered the top ten of the ICC Men's T20I batting rankings after a couple of explosive knocks in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 on Wednesday, June 12. The Australian batter entered the top ten rankings for the first time in his career having recently established as one of the best big-hitters in T20 cricket.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/travis-head-storms-into-top-ten-icc-t20i-batting-rankings-babar-azam-jumps-to-third-spot-2024-06-12-936558

It's not often that a team has another one's destiny in its own hands in a multi-nation tournament. The stakes rise when the other team is your oldest rival. "If we can get them out of the tournament that's in our best interest as well as probably everyone else," said Australian quick Josh Hazlewood, almost sounding like he and his team would be doing themselves and the other teams a favour by playing a helping hand in making Scotland go through into the Super 8 in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the expense of the defending champions, England. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/if-we-can-get-england-out-of-tournament-hazlewood-on-australia-s-best-interests-ahead-of-scotland-game-2024-06-12-936554

In a major change to the ICC rankings, the veteran Afghanistan cricketer Mohammad Nabi became the no.1 T20I all-rounder in the world on Wednesday, June 12. Nabi dethroned Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan from the top after the latter's poor show in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/shakib-al-hasan-dethroned-from-top-in-icc-t20i-all-rounder-rankings-hardik-pandya-witnesses-rise-2024-06-12-936548

South Africa continued their charge in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup as they ended their New York leg with three wins in as many matches and now have one foot in the door towards the Super 8 stage. South Africa despite not getting their lengths correct on that surface at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, were able to defend a low score of 113 runs as Bangladesh fell short by just four. However, a cricket rule by MCC (Marylbone Cricket Club), the law-making body of the sport, had a bit of a role to play in the result. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/explained-how-mcc-law-of-cricket-dead-ball-denied-bangladesh-four-runs-and-hence-a-win-against-south-africa-in-t20-world-cup-2024-06-11-936301

Within 24 hours after India's thrilling win over Pakistan by six runs in T20 World Cup 2024, the preparations for the next clash have begun. Pakistan is set to host the ICC Champions Trophy next year in February-March window and the draft schedule has been prepared with Lahore getting a chance to host the marquee clash between the arch-rivals. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/lahore-to-host-high-octane-india-vs-pakistan-clash-in-champions-trophy-2025-report-2024-06-10-936183

Muzaffarnagar's Puja Tomar became the first fighter from India to win the Ultimate Fight Championship (UFC) in a watershed moment for mixed-martial arts in the country. Tomar defeat Brazil's Rayanne dos Santos on a split decision, 30-27, 27-30, 29-28, to get her hands on the UFC title on her debut after becoming the first Indian woman to secure a UFC contract last year.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/puja-tomar-scripts-history-becomes-first-indian-fighter-to-win-ufc-2024-06-09-936008

The incumbent head coach of Pakistan, Gary Kirsten, has claimed that Pakistan are "motivated" ahead of their marquee clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup against arch-rivals India. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/gary-kirsten-reveals-pakistan-dressing-room-environment-ahead-of-marquee-t20-world-cup-clash-against-india-2024-06-09-936002

Two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek takes on Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the final of the French Open women's singles on Saturday, June 8. The Polish World No.1 is looking to add to her famous reputation as a clay champion as she heads into the final with a 34-2 record at Roland Garros. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/tennis/french-open-2024-womens-final-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-iga-swiatek-vs-jasmine-paolini-finale-2024-06-08-935843

Rashid Khan has created history in the T20 World Cup 2024. The spin wizard from Afghanistan has shattered the record of best-ever figures by a captain in the history of T20 World Cups with his masterful bowling performance against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2024. The 25-year-old took four wickets while giving only 17 runs as he led his team to a famous 84-run win over the Blackcaps.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/rashid-khan-creates-history-becomes-first-from-afghanistan-to-take-hat-trick-in-t20-world-cup-2024-06-08-935816

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England finalised their squad for the Euro 2024 by omitting nine players from their provisional 33-member squad on Friday, June 7. Manchester United defender Harry Maguire and Tottenham Hotspur's star midfielder James Maddison were among high profile names to miss the upcoming European Championship in Germany. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/england-drop-harry-maguire-jack-grealish-from-their-final-squad-for-euro-2024-2024-06-07-935722

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the calendar for the domestic season 2024-25. Duleep Trophy is the first tournament to get underway in the upcoming domestic season and it will be played in Anantpur. Moreover, the board has decided to hold the Ranji Trophy in two phases with white-ball tournaments happening in between. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/new-points-system-ranji-trophy-in-two-phases-highlights-of-india-s-2024-25-domestic-season-2024-06-07-935711

New Zealand will begin their ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign with a clash against Afghanistan at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Saturday, June 8 (as per IST). The Kiwis have rested properly after a two-month-long stint in India during the Indian Premier League (IPL) and seem rejuvenated ahead of the all-important clash. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/nz-vs-afg-pitch-report-t20-world-cup-2024-how-will-surface-at-providence-stadium-in-guyana-play-2024-06-07-935700

June 6 will remembered forever in the history of Uganda cricket as they registered their first ever win in the T20 World Cup beating Papua New Guinea at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Uganda skittled PNG for just 77 runs after opting to bowl first and then chased it down with three wickets in hand. Their skipper Brian Masaba was delighted after the win and lauded his teammates for putting in an amazing effort. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/hasn-t-sunk-in-yet-uganda-skipper-brian-masaba-delighted-after-team-s-first-ever-win-in-t20-world-cup-2024-06-06-935539

IND vs IRE T20 World Cup 2024 Match 8 Live Score, Match Updates and Highlights IND vs IRE T20 World Cup 2024 live score: The Indian cricket team will begin their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against Ireland at New York's Nassau County International Cricket Stadium today. Both teams will target a positive start to their campaign and are expected to produce an entertaining battle for two points. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-ire-t20-world-cup-2024-match-live-score-updates-nassau-county-international-cricket-stadium-new-york-latest-updates-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-935351

India, the sleeping giants of football, are dreaming to make an entry into the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Blue Tigers are currently playing in the second round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers and have a crucial clash against Kuwait, which will be the farewell match of the legendary Sunil Chhetri.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/how-can-india-qualify-for-fifa-world-cup-2026-check-here-as-blue-tigers-gear-up-for-sunil-chhetris-final-game-against-kuwait-2024-06-05-935348

Oman, playing in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after three years, nearly had a winning start to their campaign as they fell short in the Super Over against Namibia a few days ago. Oman now take on the Big Dog, Australia in Barbados on Wednesday, June 5 (local time) and the skipper Aqib Ilyas is not feeling the pressure of aking on a big team. Ilyas suggested that Oman will take it as any other game and even fired shots at the current squad members of the Australian team. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/oman-captain-aqib-ilyas-fires-shots-at-australia-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-2024-clash-questions-technique-against-spin-2024-06-05-935347

Uganda didn't enjoy a memorable T20 World Cup debut as they suffered the fourth-biggest loss in Men's T20 World Cup history in terms of runs against Afghanistan. On the other hand, Novak Djokovic has progressed to the quarterfinal of the ongoing French Open and will meet Casper Ruud in that round. All of that and much more in today's sports wrap.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/india-tv-sports-wrap-on-june-4-today-top-10-trending-news-stories-2024-06-04-935095

AFG vs UGA Dream11 Team:   It will be a historic day for Uganda as the cricket team will be playing in the T20 World Cup for the first time. Their immediate opponents, Afghanistan, are not new to this stage having featured in quite a few ICC events now. Rashid Khan will lead them in the tournament while Uganda will be led by Brian Masaba. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/afg-vs-uga-dream11-team-prediction-t20-world-cup-2024-match-5-captaincy-picks-and-playing-xis-2024-06-03-934909

Team India 'got what they wanted' as skipper Rohit Sharma said out of the T20 World Cup warm-up match against Bangladesh, winning it by a handsome margin of 60 runs at the Nassau County Stadium in New York on Saturday, June 1. The Men in Blue won the toss and decided to bat first to get a good look of the newly built stadium and the pitch and how it will play. To their credit, the Indian players adapted well after a slow start and 180 seemed above-par on a sticky surface and with thick and slowish outfield, which could be a sign of things to come.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/watch-rishabh-pant-hits-an-outrageous-no-look-shot-flicks-it-towards-fine-leg-for-boundary-in-t20-wc-warm-up-2024-06-02-934729

T20 World Cup 2024: The Nassau County International Stadium is one of the venues hosting the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. The tournament heads to the USA and the Caribbean with 20 teams vying for the ultimate glory in the 20-over format from June 2 onwards. It will be the first time that the USA will be hosting a Cricket World Cup as they are co-hosts along with the Caribbean.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/t20-world-cup-2024-how-nassau-county-international-cricket-stadium-was-transformed-in-race-against-time-2024-06-01-934642

Jasprit Bumrah will be key to India's success in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 after his sensational return from recurring injuries last year. The ace pacer talked about his successful comeback from injuries and his preparations for the upcoming tournament in the USA and West Indies starting on June 1.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/enjoying-the-game-rather-than-the-end-result-jasprit-bumrah-on-his-preparations-for-t20-world-cup-2024-2024-06-01-934638

Bangladesh veteran and former captain Shakib Al Hasan had hinted at taking a call on his international career after Champions Trophy 2025 in September last year. But he doesn't have plans to quite any time soon it seems as the all-rounder is hoping to play another T20 World Cup in 2026 that will take place in India and Sri Lanka. Shakib is one of the only two players (Rohit Sharma being the other), to feature in all nine T20 World Cups and many felt it could be his last mega event in the shortest format. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/hope-i-can-play-another-world-cup-shakib-al-hasan-keen-on-extending-his-career-2024-05-31-934409