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Former Indian chief selector Kris Srikkanth has delivered a strong statement while criticizing the national selection committee for overlooking Rinku Singh for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The omission of Rinku from India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad didn’t go down well with both fans and former cricketers.

The hard-hitting batter was considered by many to be a potential candidate for the upcoming ICC event, given his performance for India and in the IPL. Fans have taken to social media platforms to express their anger at Rinku’s exclusion from India’s T20 World Cup squad.

Many fans and former cricketers believe that his consistent performances in domestic tournaments, including his impressive outings in the ongoing IPL 2024 for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), warranted him a place in the T20 World Cup 2024 squad.

Kris Srikkanth slams Indian selectors for not selecting Rinku Sigh for T20 World Cup 2024

Meanwhile, a former Indian cricketer Srikkanth questioned the Indian selectors' decision-making process and the selection criteria, with many calling for transparency in the decision-making process, as Rinku Singh is seen as the next finisher and deserved a T20 World Cup ticket given his explosive form.

Srikkanth further expressed strong criticism towards the Indian selection committee's decision to exclude Rinku from India's T20 World Cup squad, calling it "rubbish" and arguing that the KKR star was unfairly made a scapegoat.

Singh has an impressive record in T20Is, amassing 359 runs at an impressive average of 89 and a strike rate of 176 in 15 T20Is, but he was still left out of the primary squad.

The former chief selector said that Rinku should have been named in India’s 2024 T20 World Cup squad, even if the national selectors had to drop Yashasvi Jaiswal. He was surprised by the selectors’ decision to name four spin options in the squad at the expense of Rinku.

How can you drop Rinku Singh?: Kris Srikkanth

Kris Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel: “I am not at all happy. C'mon all of you. Rinku Singh has been spoken about all over the world. He has performed in each and every opportunity he has got. How can you drop Rinku Singh? You drop anyone else, it doesn't matter. In my view, Rinku Singh should have been there, even if that meant you had to drop Yashasvi Jaiswal.”

Srikkanth added, “He has played match-winning knocks in South Africa. Remember the game against Afghanistan in which Rohit scored a hundred? India were 22 for 4, from there, they scored 212. Rinku played a crucial Knock. He has given his all whenever he played for India. This is rubbish, rubbish selection. Why do you need 4 spinners? All of them have to go? You have made the selection to please a few people and you have made Rinku Singh a scapegoat.”

Notably, BCCI announced on April 30 a 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. The Men in Blue will also have Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Avesh Khan as traveling reserves for the showpiece event.

India’s squad featured captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, wicketkeepers Rishabh Pant, and Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj.

 

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Sorwathe Girls CC Women will be up against the Indatwa Hampshire CC Women in the 8th encounter of the Rwanda T20 Women's League. In this article, we look at SCC-W vs IH-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, SCC-W vs IH-W Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. These two teams will be squaring off against each other for the first time.

SCC-W vs IH-W Rwanda T20 Women's League 2024 Match 8 Preview:

Sorwathe Girls CC Women will be clashing against Indatwa Hampshire CC Women in the eighth game of Rwanda T20 Women's League at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali at 5:00 PM IST.

Also Read: CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- IPL 2024, Match 49

Sorwathe Girls CC Women have had a disastrous start to the tournament, losing all 3 of their matches so far. They are placed last on the table. On the other hand, Indatwa Hampshire CC Women are standing second on the list, with 1 win in 2 games.

SCC-W vs IH-W Head-to-Head Record:

Teams	Matches Won
Sorwathe Girls CC Women	0
Indatwa Hampshire CC Women	0

SCC-W vs IH-W Rwanda T20 Women's League 2024 Match 8 Weather & Pitch Report:

Temperature	28°C
Weather Forecast	Clear Skies
Pitch Behaviour	Balanced
Best Suited To	Spin
Average 1st innings score	120

Record of chasing teams:

Records	Poor
Winning %	40%

SCC-W vs IH-W Rwanda T20 Women's League 2024 Match 8 Squads:

Sorwathe Girls CC Women: Nyisabiteka Berena (wk), Divine Ishimwe, Ikuzwe Anick, Ihimbazwe Sandrine, Mukandayisenga Jeannette, Henriette Ishimwe (C), Niyonizera Josiane, Gisubizo Gasana Flugencine, Uwiragiye Claudine, Umwali Apoline, Rosine Irera, Alice Ikuzwe, Sylvia Usabyimana, Umukundwa Wase Sylivia, Josiane Nyirankundineza, Cesarie Muragajimana, Akingeneye Delphine, Ufitinema Yvette, Alice Kayitesi, I Adeline, N Phoibe, U Violleta

Indatwa Hampshire CC Women: Flora Irakoze (wk), Sarah Uwera, Liliane Ufitinema, Henriette Ishimwe, Justine Ingabire, Gisele Ishimwe (C), Cynthia Tuyizere, Marie Tumukunde, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Devotha Uwizeyimana, Chanceline Mutoni, Gisele Irankunda, Gislaine Umubyeyi, Grace Mugwaneza, Sifa Ingabire

SCC-W vs IH-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:

Player	Stats (Last Match)
Sylvia Usabyimana	1 wicket
Rosine Irera	NA
Alice Ikuzwe	2 runs & 1 wicket
Gisele Ishimwe	NA

Hot Picks for SCC-W vs IH-W Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Captaincy Picks:

Sylvia Usabyimana

Rosine Irera

Top Picks:

Alice Ikuzwe

Gisele Ishimwe

Budget Picks:

Akingeneye Delphine

Cesarie Muragajimana

SCC-W vs IH-W Rwanda T20 Women's League 2024 Match 8 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

Captain	Sylvia Usabyimana, Rosine Irera
Vice-Captain	Alice Ikuzwe, Gisele Ishimwe

SCC-W vs IH-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Keeper – Flora Irakoze
• Batters – Divine Gihozo Ishimwe, Gisele Ishimwe, Ihimbazwe Sandrine
• All-rounders – Alice Ikuzwe (vc), Marie Jose Tumukunde, Sylvia Usabyimana (c)
• Bowlers – Josiane Nyirankundineza, Cesarie Muragajimana, Akingeneye Delphine, Grace Mugwaneza

SCC-W vs IH-W Dream11 Prediction Team :

• Keeper – Flora Irakoze
• Batters – Divine Gihozo Ishimwe, Gisele Ishimwe (vc), Ihimbazwe Sandrine
• All-rounders – Alice Ikuzwe, Marie Jose Tumukunde, Rosine Irera (c)
• Bowlers – Josiane Nyirankundineza, Cesarie Muragajimana, Akingeneye Delphine, Immaculee Muhawenimana

SCC-W vs IH-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 8 Rwanda T20 Women's League 2024 Players to Avoid:

Players	Dream11 Credits	Dream11 Points (Last Match)
Justine Ingabire	5.5 credits	NA
Uwiragiye Claudine	5.5 credits	NA

SCC-W vs IH-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 8 Rwanda T20 Women's League 2024 Expert Advice:

SL Captaincy Choice	Sylvia Usabyimana
GL Captaincy Choice	Rosine Irera
Punt Picks	Akingeneye Delphine & Cesarie Muragajimana
Dream11 Combination	1-3-3-4

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

 

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson shared his reaction after his inclusion in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to be played in the West Indies and the USA. Sanju Samson posted a heartfelt message following India's squad selection for the ICC tournament.

Sanju Samson is relieved by his inclusion in India's 15-player squad for the T20 World Cup, especially after being overlooked in previous major tournaments. The RR skipper's exceptional performance as captain and batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season earned him this opportunity.

The Kerala cricketer faced tough competition from contenders like KL Rahul, Dinesh Karthik, and Jitesh Sharma. He was dismissed for a golden duck against Afghanistan in his last T20I appearance earlier this year. However, his consistent performances in the IPL 2024 forced his selection.

The 29-year-old batter has amassed 385 runs in nine innings at an impressive average of 77.00 and a remarkable strike rate of 161. Samson has hit four half-centuries this season, with a best score of 82*. The right-handed batter is the seventh-highest run-getter in the ongoing tournament.

Shirt Stitched Of Sweat And Hard Work - Sanju Samson

Following the announcement of the squad, Sanju Samson shared a post on Instagram in Malayalam, "Viyarpu Thuniyitta Kuppayam", which translates to "Shirt stitched of sweat and hard work."

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Sanju Samson made his debut for India in T20I cricket in 2015 against Zimbabwe. However, the batter didn't get enough opportunities due to competition and his inconsistency with the bat. He has played 25 T20I matches and scored 374 runs at an average of 18.70 and a strike rate of 133.09.

We Are Witnessing A Transformed Sanju - Samson Viswanath

Sanju Samson's father, Samson Viswanath, expressed immense joy over his son's selection for the T20 World Cup squad. He noted Sanju's changed approach, shifting from trying to hit every ball to a more strategic and consistent batting style.

"Previously, he attempted to hit every ball for maximum impact... However, this season, we are witnessing a transformed Sanju. I look forward to seeing him contribute runs for the country," his father told a news agency.

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

India is placed in Group A alongside rivals Pakistan, Ireland, and Canada, and co-hosts the USA. The Rohit Sharma-led team will kick off their campaign on June 5 against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. India will take on Pakistan in a highly anticipated clash on June 9.

India schedule for the T20 World Cup 2024

Date	Matchup	Venue	Time
June 5	India vs Ireland	New York	8:30 PM IST
June 9	India vs Pakistan	New York	8:30 PM IST
June 12	India vs USA	New York	8:30 PM IST
June 15	India vs Canada	Florida	8:30 PM IST

Also read: T20 World Cup 2024: Sanjay Manjrekar issues an official statement after being trolled heavily for his predicted India squad

 

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Fujairah and Emirates Blues will be playing against each other in the 13th clash of the Emirates D50 Tournament. In this article, we look at FUJ vs EMB Dream11 Prediction Today Match, FUJ vs EMB Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. They will be clashing against each other for the 1st time in this tournament.

FUJ vs EMB Emirates D50 Tournament 2024 Match 13 Preview:

The Emirates D50 tournament will see its thirteenth game take place between Fujairah and Emirates Blues at the Malek Cricket Ground 2, Ajman at 5:30 PM IST.

Also Read: CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- IPL 2024, Match 49

Fujairah won all of their 3 games in the tournament so far, and is positioned second on the points table. Contrary to them, Emirates Blues have lost 3 of their 4 matches so far, and are placed 5th on the table.

FUJ vs EMB Head-to-Head Record:

Teams	Matches Won
Fujairah	0
Emirates Blues	0

FUJ vs EMB Emirates D50 Tournament 2024 Match 13 Weather & Pitch Report:

Temperature	32°C
Weather Forecast	Clear Skies
Pitch Behaviour	Balanced
Best Suited To	Pace
Average 1st innings score	240

Record of chasing teams:

Records	Good
Winning %	65%

FUJ vs EMB Emirates D50 Tournament 2024 Match 13 Squads:

Fujairah: Adeeb Usmani, Aryansh Sharma (WK), Robin Bist, Vishnu Sukumaran, Basil Hameed, Junaid Siddique, Dhruv Parashar, Azharuddin Qureshi, Mayank Chaudhary, Omid Rahman, Muhammad Momand Farooq

Emirates Blues: Shrey Sethi (WK), Ahmed Tariq, Ethan Dsouza, Aryan Saxena, Harsh Desai, Abdullah Ismail, Zainullah Rehmani, Arish Lucky, Yusuf Khan, Zainullah Khan, Mohammed Ismail

FUJ vs EMB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:

Player	Stats (Last Match)
Mayank Chaudhary	113 runs
Dhruv Parashar	4 runs & 1 wicket
Basil Hameed	11 runs & 1 wicket
Junaid Siddique	3 wickets

Hot Picks for FUJ vs EMB Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Captaincy Picks:

Mayank Chaudhary

Dhruv Parashar

Top Picks:

Junaid Siddique

Ethan Dsouza

Budget Picks:

Omid Rahman

Harsh Desai

FUJ vs EMB Emirates D50 Tournament 2024 Match 13 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

Captain	Mayank Chaudhary & Dhruv Parashar
Vice-Captain	Basil Hameed & Ethan Dsouza

FUJ vs EMB Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Keepers – Aqeeb Usmani, Aryansh Sharma
• Batsmen – Ethan Dsouza, Aryan Saxena, Robin Bist, Vishnu Sukumaran
• All-rounders – Basil Hameed, Dhruv Parashar (vc), Mayank Chaudhary (c)
• Bowlers – Junaid Siddique, Omid Rahman

FUJ vs EMB Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Keeper – Aqeeb Usmani
• Batsmen – Ethan Dsouza (c), Aryan Saxena, Robin Bist, Vishnu Sukumaran
• All-rounders – Basil Hameed (vc), Dhruv Parashar, Mayank Chaudhary
• Bowlers – Junaid Siddique, Omid Rahman, Harsh Desai

FUJ vs EMB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 13 Emirates D50 Tournament 2024 Players to Avoid:

Players	Dream11 Credits	Dream11 Points (Last Match)
Sabir Ali	6.5 credits	NA
Madhav Manoj	6.5 credits	NA

FUJ vs EMB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 13 Emirates D50 Tournament 2024 Expert Advice:

SL Captaincy Choice	Mayank Chaudhary
GL Captaincy Choice	Dhruv Parashar
Punt Picks	Omid Rahman & Harsh Desai
Dream11 Combination	1-4-4-2

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

 

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Ever since the BCCI unveiled India's 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024, former cricketers, experts, and fans have been sharing their views on the primary team.

Now, 1986 World Cup winner Madan Lal has expressed his concerns over India’s preliminary squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.

The former Indian cricketer Lal expressed his concern over India’s bowling attack and it makes them a weaker team for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, which is scheduled to take place in the West Indies and the USA in June.

He also questioned the inclusion of Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj, who have been struggling with the ball in the ongoing IPL 2024.

While the batting department of India’s preliminary squad has formidable and world-class names like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav, the pace bowling contingent comprises Arshdeep, Jasprit Bumrah, and Siraj.

Additionally, the Indian selectors opted for Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan as traveling reserves for the upcoming multi-nation event.

India is going weaker on the pacer side: Madan Lal

The former Indian all-rounder, who was a member of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team, is not confident in the strength of India's pace attack.

He feels that apart from Jasprit Bumrah, the bowling lineup lacks the required potency to excel in the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024.

Madan Lal was quoted as saying by Times of India: “I don't like the pace attack. Other than Jasprit Bumrah, it’s not that good. Siraj has done well (here and there), but his performances at the international level have been patchy. I think India are going weaker on the pacer side. Not only in T20 cricket, you need a good pacer who can get you the wickets to win matches. Bumrah is a wicket-taker and a match-winner. Let's see how Siraj performs. Otherwise, India will rely on Bumrah a lot. The problem is that India should've got another pacer.”

Madan Lal also highlighted the historical significance of a strong pace attack for India's success in the ICC events. He feels Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj might not be reliable options for the Men in Blue.

He also questioned the effectiveness of Hardik Pandya as a bowler, saying the team management may have taken a gamble by including him.

Madan Lal feels T Natarajan should be part of India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad

He stated, “The pace line-up is the weak link. Apart from Bumrah, we have to see how Siraj and Arshdeep bowl. Looking at the bowling side, I am not getting that much confidence.” In the end, Lal said that if he were the selector, then T Natarajan would be his choice for the T20 World Cup 2024 because of his effectiveness as a death bowler and consistency in delivering under pressure.

The former Indian cricketer admitted that Mayank Yadav showed promise with his pace, but he is so young that he has not much confidence in his ability to consistently perform at the international level. So, he would have picked Natarajan over Mayank in India’s T20 World Cup squad.

 

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad opened up about his bad luck with coin tosses before their match against the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Ruturaj Gaikwad revealed that legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni advised him to practice winning the toss before matches.

Ruturaj Gaikwad lost the coin toss in eight out of nine matches during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Gaikwad won the toss against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Chepauk Stadium, where the Chennai-based team secured a seven-wicket victory last month.

The five-time IPL champion managed to secure five victories out of nine matches, despite winning the toss only once. The Chennai franchise is currently in fourth place in the points table, with 10 points. They are tied with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) but have a better net run rate (NRR).

We Were Practicing Coin Tosses In The Dug Out - Ruturaj Gaikwad

In a conversation with Star Sports, Ruturaj Gaikwad recalled MS Dhoni's advice on the significance of winning tosses, humorously mentioning practicing coin tosses in the dugout.

"Dhoni bhai told 'You can't control the toss but you have to win it so practice it' since then we were practicing coin tosses in the dug-out," Gaikwad said.

The Super Kings bounced back from consecutive losses to the Lucknow Super Giants. CSK defeated SunRisers Hyderabad by 78 runs at home. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored an impressive 98 runs off 54 balls as CSK posted a total of 212-3. Tushar Deshpande took four wickets to restrict Hyderabad to 134.

Chennai will take on the Punjab Kings in their next match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday, May 1. Concerning Ruturaj Gaikwad's luck with the toss and the dew factor, Chennai must aim for additional runs if they are asked to bat first.

Ruturaj Gaikwad Will Have Pain In His Heart - Aakash Chopra

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra highlighted Ruturaj Gaikwad's exceptional batting form. Chopra mentioned that Gaikwad might feel disappointed about his exclusion from India's T20 World Cup squad.

"It's impossible to look beyond Ruturaj Gaikwad, considering the form he is in. He has almost hit back-to-back hundreds, and couldn't score a hundred in the second game, but he is playing extremely well. He is batting like pure desi ghee. He drives the ball very well and I feel he will have pain in his heart, that he could have been taken for the World Cup," Chopra said.

"To be very honest, I had myself proposed his name but a place couldn't have been created. He might also know that. It definitely looks a little unfair but only three openers could have gone - Rohit (Sharma), (Virat) Kohli, and Yashasvi Jaiswal is the only left-hander," he added.

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been in exceptional form in the IPL 2024, amassing 447 runs in nine matches with a remarkable strike rate of 149.49. He is the second-highest run scorer in the tournament, behind only Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Virat Kohli, who has scored 500 runs this season.

Also read: LSG vs KKR: Mayank Yadav out of IPL 2024? Justin Longer gives a worrying update

 

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Fresh Tropical will be squaring off against Fornaci in the 14th game of the ECS T10 Italy. In this article, we look at FT vs FOR Dream11 Prediction Today Match, FT vs FOR Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. They will be clashing against each other for the first time in this tournament.

FT vs FOR ECS T10 Italy 2024 Match 14 Preview:

The 14th game of ECS T10 Italy will be played between Fresh Tropical and Fornaci at the ASD Jinnah Cricket Club, Brescia at 6:45 PM IST.

Also Read: CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- IPL 2024, Match 49

Fresh Tropical won one of their 2 matches in this tournament and is currently in the 5th position. Fornaci is placed seventh on the list, with 3 consecutive defeats in 3 games.

FT vs FOR Head-to-Head Record:

Teams	Matches Won
Fresh Tropical	0
Fornaci	0

FT vs FOR ECS T10 Italy 2024 Match 14 Weather & Pitch Report:

Temperature	26°C
Weather Forecast	Clear Skies
Pitch Behaviour	Balanced
Best Suited To	Pace
Average 1st innings score	90

Record of chasing teams:

Records	Good
Winning %	55%

FT vs FOR ECS T10 Italy 2024 Match 14 Squads:

Fresh Tropical Squad: Ahmadullah Safi, Usman Javaid, Zahid Cheema, Zain Ul Abdeen, Jaweed Sadran, Asim Ali, Sikandar Abbas, Shahzad Sarwar, Hassan Jamil, Javed Mahash, Bilal Hamid

Fornaci Squad: Mubashar Hussain, Muhammad Sajjad, Hammad Afzal, Haroon Muhammad, Malik Asghar, Muhammad Shoub, Sukhraj Singh, Muhammad Ali, Ahsan Nadeem, Danish Ali, Faheem Ahmed

FT vs FOR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:

Player	Stats (Last Match)
Jaweed Sadran	39 runs
Mubashar Hussain	46 runs
Ahmadullah Safi	1 run & 1 wicket
Sikander Abbas	NA

Hot Picks for FT vs FOR Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Captaincy Picks:

Jaweed Sadran

Mubashar Hussain

Top Picks:

Ahmadullah Safi

Sikander Abbas

Budget Picks:

Danish Ali

Hammad Afzal

FT vs FOR ECS T10 Italy 2024 Match 14 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

Captain	Jaweed Sadran & Mubashar Hussain
Vice-Captain	Ahmadullah Safi & Sikander Abbas

FT vs FOR Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Keepers – Irfan Shaikh, Zain Naqvi
• Batsmen – Malik Asghar, Usman Javaid, Muhammad Ali
• All-rounders – Mubashar Hussain (vc), Jaweed Sadran (c), Ahmadullah Safi
• Bowlers – Danish Ali, Hammad Afzal, Asim Ali

FT vs FOR Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Keeper – Irfan Shaikh
• Batsmen – Malik Asghar (vc), Usman Javaid (c), Muhammad Ali
• All-rounders – Mubashar Hussain, Jaweed Sadran, Ahmadullah Safi
• Bowlers – Danish Ali, Hammad Afzal, Asim Ali, Zahid Cheema

FT vs FOR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 14 ECS T10 Italy 2024 Players to Avoid:

Players	Dream11 Credits	Dream11 Points (Last Match)
Numan Ejaz	7.0 credits	NA
Wahab Aziz	6.0 credits	NA

FT vs FOR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 14 ECS T10 Italy 2024 Expert Advice:

SL Captaincy Choice	Jaweed Sadran
GL Captaincy Choice	Mubashar Hussain
Punt Picks	Danish Ali & Hammad Afzal
Dream11 Combination	1-3-3-4

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

 

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli recently responded strongly to critics slamming him for his strike rate in T20 cricket. The former Indian skipper stressed that his focus remains on winning matches for his team rather than individual statistics.

The dashing right-hander also recalled his track record of consistent performance over 15 years and highlighted his contribution to the team’s win. Kohli is currently the leading run scorer in the ongoing IPL 2024, with 500 runs in 10 innings for RCB at a strike rate of 147.

However, former New Zealand cricketer-turned-commentator Simon Doull believes that Kohli should avoid engaging with social media commentary. The former Kiwi pacer further said that Kohli's remarks show that he may be influenced by what he reads online about his strike rate, questioning why he would bother with such negativity given his stellar cricketing career.

Why is Virat Kohli bothering about social media criticism?: Simon Doull

Doull wondered how someone of Kohli's caliber would pay attention to social media criticism, urging the RCB star to focus on his game rather than external noise. He also feels Kohli's tendency to address such criticism in post-match interviews indicates that he or someone close to him is actively monitoring social media feedback, which is completely unnecessary.

Simon Doull told Cricbuzz: “Interesting that he goes back to these things because they won’t be asking him. Are you looking up your strike rate? Those won’t be the questions. Clearly, he’s reading social media or someone is reading all the social media about him. And he does this quite often in post-match presentations, where he has a point to make.”

Doull added, “About stuff that is written about him. Why is he bothering? I mean, seriously, the bloke is such a good player. Why is he bothering reading the rubbish that some people write or why are people reading it and telling him? I don’t understand that? I just look at what he’s done and why would you bother reading social media and try to make a point about it in interviews? If he’s reading social media, he should have better things to do.”

Virat Kohli and RCB have a different story in IPL 2024

Notably, Virat Kohli was recently named in India’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, which is set to be played in the USA and West Indies next month. He is the all-time top scorer in the men's T20 World Cup, with 1141 runs to his name from 27 matches he has so far played for Team India.

The dashing right-hander is currently in great form with the bat in the ongoing IPL 2024. He already amassed 500 runs for the RCB this season, and it was the 7th time he made 500 runs in the tournament, in the process, he became the only second player to achieve the feat.

However, RCB is badly struggling to win matches in the ongoing IPL 2024, where they won only 3 of their 10 games in the tournament. RCB is currently ranked 10th in the standings and will face the Gujarat Titans (GT) in their next IPL 2024 match on May 4 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

 

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Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu criticized skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid over Rinku Singh's non-selection in India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. Ambati Rayudu stated that cricketing ability should be the criterion for selection, not a player's popularity on social media.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup on Tuesday, April 30. Rinku Singh was a notable exclusion from the squad despite his impressive record for India. However, Rinku has been named as a traveling reserve for the ICC tournament.

Leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant have been recalled to the national cricket team. The selectors have named four spinners, including Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel, in the team. All-rounder Shivam Dube's inclusion leaves limited room for players like Rinku Singh.

The 26-year-old batter has amassed 365 runs in 15 matches at an impressive average of 89 and a remarkable strike rate of 176.2. The left-handed batter has hit two half-centuries with a best score of 69*. He has showcased consistency in the latter overs, despite his limited opportunities for India.

Clearly Indicates Stats Rule Over Cricketing Sense - Ambati Rayudu

Ambati Rayudu emphasized Singh's ability as a finisher and suggested that his exclusion indicates a preference for statistics over cricketing sense.

"Rinku Singh’s omission clearly indicates stats rule over cricketing sense.. who in this selected Indian has been walking out in the 16 th and 17 th over in a t20 game in the last 2 years and playing fluently with a high strike rate and can win a game except Ravindra Jadeja.. he is a big miss.. quality should come before quantity and most importantly cricketing ability should come before likability on Instagram," Rayudu wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Rinku Singh's omission draws parallels to Ambati Rayudu's experience. Rayudu was snubbed from the 2019 World Cup squad despite being part of the team for 2-3 years.

Rinku SIngh Is A Certainty In My 15 - Tom Moody

Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody stated that India couldn't select both Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh for the T20 World Cup squad. Moody pointed out that Singh would have been in the squad if he could bowl.

"A classic example is Rinku Singh. Rinku Singh is a certainty in my 15. He hasn't got that many opportunities to bat in the IPL but you see his international track record, it's an amazing track record. Amazing track record in South Africa and with every opportunity he has got. So Rinku Singh has to be a certainty in the 15. But if we go by recent form or opportunities, he hasn't got enough opportunities," said Srikkanth on Star Sports.

India has the option to modify their 15-member squad until May 25, following ICC guidelines. Rinku Singh's performance in upcoming matches in the IPL 2024 could influence his chances of inclusion before the deadline.

Also read: T20 World Cup 2024: Sanju Samson issues an official statement after being picked in the Indian squad

 

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Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer has backed senior India all-rounder Hardik Pandya to stay strong ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies.

Wasim Jaffer took to X (formerly Twitter) to extend his support towards Hardik Pandya after the Mumbai Indians got knocked out of IPL 2024 last night. MI's 4-wicket loss against Lucknow Super Giants means that the 5-time champions are officially out of the race for play-offs this season. It was the first season since the 2013 season that Rohit Sharma did not captain the franchise.

Wasim Jaffer says Hardik Pandya's trolls will sing his name soon

As we all know, Hardik Pandya has become a subject of brutal trolling by fans on social media ever since his move back to the Mumbai Indians was made official. His comeback to the franchise was not really a matter of controversy but his appointment as the captain in place of Rohit Sharma was the entire point of discussion.

Criticise his performance as much as you want but it's extremely disappointing to see the constant personal trolling and attacks. Stay strong @hardikpandya7 next month you'll be playing crucial knocks in WC and the same people will be singing your praise. #LSGvMI #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/rYk0kozjMy

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) April 30, 2024

Mumbai Indians', Gujarat Titans' and Rohit Sharma's fans took lethal jabs at Hardik Pandya on social media and the all-rounder was personally attacked. Throughout the course of IPL 2024, Pandya has found it difficult to find support from his own fan base as well as the MI fan base.

The trolling and personal attacks on Hardik Pandya directly contributed to his poor performances this IPL season. Moreover, players of his own team were in disagreement with him. Most notably it was Akash Madhwal, who had clearly ignored Pandya's instruction to listen closely to former skipper Rohit Sharma.

The team was not in sync and the fans were more like haters for Hardik and in such a case, one can't expect the team to qualify for the play-offs.

All of these were captured by Wasim Jaffer in his latest tweet. Jaffer stated that people can criticize Hardik Pandya as much as they can but nothing can justify the way he has been attacked on a personal level. The former opening batter asked the all-rounder, who will vice-captain India at the T20 WC, to stay strong and stay prepared for the upcoming challenge.

Lastly, Jaffer predicted that Hardik Pandya's trolls will sing his name soon when he delivers match-winning knocks for India at the WC.

"Criticise his performance as much as you want but it's extremely disappointing to see the constant personal trolling and attacks. Stay strong @hardikpandya7 next month you'll be playing crucial knocks in WC and the same people will be singing your praise. #LSGvMI #T20WorldCup." - Wasim Jaffer wrote on his X handle.

Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah are to fly to USA before May 25

Meanwhile, after MI's exit from IPL 2024, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah will be flying over to the USA for the T20 WC by May 25th to start their preparation. The trio will be joined by other selected players, whose teams will not qualify for the play-offs. Those players might include Virat Kohli, Mohammad Siraj, Rishabh Pant, and Axar Patel among others.