Suryakumar yadav: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar named in “Most Valued Team” of 2022 T20 World Cup

The tournament’s leading run-scorers, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav were on Monday named for the “Most Valuable Team” of the ICC 2022 T20 World Cup.

Indian superstar Virat finished as the most successful batsman of the tournament, scoring 296 runs at an impressive average of 98.66.

Kohli began his campaign against Pakistan with an unbeaten 82, helping his team register a four-wicket win off the last ball.

Also an unbeaten 64 against Bangladesh, an unbeaten 62 against the Netherlands, and a 50 not out against England in the semi-finals held a personal event to remember one of the greatest white-ball batsmen of the modern era.

Another Indian Suryakumar finished third in the tournament with 239 runs. Three half-centuries – an unbeaten 51 against the Netherlands in Sydney, an unbeaten 68 against South Africa in Perth, and an unbeaten 61 off just 25 balls against Zimbabwe in Melbourne – helped his team reach the semi-finals with a strike rate. 189.68 runs in six innings.

Another Indian Hardik Pandya was selected as the 12th player of the team.

“Players from six different teams have been named in the Upstox Most Valuable Team of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022,” the ICC said in a statement a day after England won their second world title in the shortest format.

England captain Jos Buttler, as well as fellow openers Alex Hales and seamer Sam Curran, all made the team. Glenn Phillips of New Zealand and Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe are at number five and sixth in the playing XI. Phillips’ scintillating century against Sri Lanka led his team to a 65-run victory in Sydney.

Another 62-run knock against England helped them reach 201 runs at an average of 40.20. Raza’s 219 runs and 10 wickets were important assets for Zimbabwe with both bat and ball.

He began the tournament with a polished 82 off 48 balls against Ireland in Hobart, before further batting contributions against Scotland, the Netherlands and India – impressing with a brilliant three for 25 as Zimbabwe stunned Pakistan in Perth – Started a memorable tournament round.

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan finished the middle order with 11 wickets at an average of just 15.00. And he was brilliant with the bat, scoring 92 runs at an average of 24.50 to lead his team to the final in Melbourne.

Sam Curran and Enrique Nortje are eighth and ninth respectively, with the former being named Player of the Tournament after a series of spellbinding bowling performances. After starting his game with five for ten against Afghanistan, the left-arm seamer claimed remarkable figures of 3 for 12 in four overs in the final.

Another standout pacer was Nortje, who served as a vital weapon in South Africa’s arsenal after finishing with a tournament-best average of 8.54.

Nortje conceded just 94 for his 11 wickets, including four against both Bangladesh and Pakistan, to help establish himself as one of the most intimidating bowlers of the competition. Mark Wood and Shaheen Shah Afridi, who took nine and eleven wickets for England and Pakistan, rounded out the team at number 10 and 11.

Despite being ruled out of the semi-finals and final due to injury, Wood’s consistency during the Super 12, highlighted by three wickets against Afghanistan and Ireland, saw him finish with an average of just 12.00.

And for Afridi, who was also injured in Sunday’s final, figures of four for 22 against Bangladesh and three for 14 against South Africa saw him repeat his new-ball heroics in last year’s game. helped as Pakistan was easily defeated in Melbourne.

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who took eight wickets in 128 runs, has replaced him as the 12th player.

The dangerous middle-order ace smashed 63 off 63 balls against England in the semi-finals after picking up crucial wickets against Pakistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe during the Super 12s.

Alex Hales, Jos Buttler, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Sikandar Raza, Shadab Khan, Sam Curran, Enrique Nortje, Mark Wood and Shaheen Shah Afridi batted first. Hardik Pandya is the 12th player.

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morgan: Ben Stokes continues to stand up for England in big games, says former captain Eoin Morgan

Former England captain Eoin Morgan heaped praise on his compatriot Ben Stokes when he led the men’s team to their second T20 World Cup trophy, scoring an unbeaten half-century in the process.

Morgan said, “Ben is such a special player. He stands up for his country in big matches, when his country needs him. It’s such an incredible skill.”

His remarks came after questions were raised over Stokes’ inclusion in the squad at the start of the tournament, which was laid to rest with the 31-year-old leaving behind a determined Pakistan side to win the entire affair. .

Stokes lowered his head and scored 52* off 49 balls even as wickets fell all around him, reaching the target of 138 with one over and five wickets to spare.

Morgan said on Sky Sports after the end of the match, “When there’s the ability to mess something up, Ben is the guy who thinks calmly and calmly under pressure and makes great decisions. He’s done that many times.” ”

The win establishes England as one of the greatest limited-overs teams, with the current Jos Buttler-led side holding both the 50-over and 20-over trophy at the same time, the first team to do so. becomes.

“It’s such an incredible feeling – pure joy, relief, happiness. This team deserves it. They’ve been through the mill in the group stages and have done their best against India in the semi-finals.” Morgan.

“Jos Buttler said, ‘We don’t want to be known as a team just because of our style of play’. Won something solid to be considered one of the great sides. They were excellent,” he concluded.

Asked after the end of the match whether he doubted that England would go over the line, Stokes said he had no such doubts in his mind.

“I didn’t feel like it was out of our hands. I tried to make sure I stayed there for as long as possible at the end.”

“It’s easy when you have a batsman at the end of the innings and it’s never really a panic station when it’s less than eight runs per over and Mo (Moeen Ali) really got us going. ”

Test captain Stokes revealed that England had started playing their best edition in the T20 World Cup after a five-run loss to Ireland in a rain-hit Super 12 match at the MCG. “In the final, especially chasing, you forgot all the hard work that came first. To restrict them to 130, the bowlers have to take a lot of credit. Adil Rashid and Sam Curran won us the game.”

“With Ireland being so early in the competition, we had to address it. Say what had to be said and then let it go. We can’t carry stuff into the tournament. It was a small setback along the way, credit Ireland We are beating us by turning back.”

“The best teams take it on the chin, and move on to the next challenge. A great evening. It’s wonderful to represent your country at the World Cup. It’s been a good one.”

IANS. with inputs of

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england world cup: ‘Best white ball team’: Cricket greats congratulate England on T20 World Cup victory

Former cricketers have congratulated the English cricket team for winning the T20 World Cup in Australia. This was England’s second T20 World Cup title. England chased down the target of 138 with one over to beat Pakistan by 5 wickets.

As the Jos Buttler-led side became the T20 champions, social media poured in for former cricketers from across the world.

Indian master blaster Sachin Tendulkar described England’s win as a grand achievement and described the unfortunate timing of Shaheen Afridi’s injury as a crucial moment in Sunday’s match.

Tendulkar said in a tweet, “Congratulations England on winning your 2nd T20 World Cup. Great achievement. It was a close match and it would have been even more interesting if Afridi hadn’t been injured. What a roller coaster of a World Cup.”

Congratulations to England on winning their second @T20WorldCup. Fantastic achievement. It was a close match… https://t.co/M2YUtYd9iE

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 1668342415000

Indian star batsman Virat Kohli congratulated England on Instagram.

Kohli wrote alongside the picture, “Congratulations England, well deserved.”

Another Indian legend – VVS Laxman called the final a great game.

“Great final in front of over 80,000 fans at the MCG. Congratulations to England on their thrilling title win & Pakistan for a brave fight. #T20WorldCup #T20WorldCupFinal,” Laxman tweeted.

Fantastic final in front of over 80,000 fans at the MCG. Congratulations to England on their thrilling title win and Pakistan… https://t.co/FSglTtvooK

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 1668339757000

Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya tweeted, “Congratulations to England for playing a strong entertaining brand of cricket. Well played for never giving up. Cricket #T20WorldCup Final Winners.”

Congratulations to England for playing a strong recreational brand of cricket. Pakistan never gave up… https://t.co/dRJkUW532W

— Sanath Jayasuriya (@sanath07) 1668340532000

Meanwhile, former England captain Michael Vaughan heaped praise on Ben Stokes, saying that the all-rounder knows how to win the big moments.

“England are the best white-ball team in the world. They have an incredible group of players who now totally deserve both white-ball WCs… in Ben Stokes they have a player who just takes the big moments.” Knows to win… Great teams need great individuals.. England have a lot,” Vaughan tweeted.

England is the best white ball team in the world. They have an incredible group of players, which is worth it now… https://t.co/3cxLmmXBa5

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) 1668339319000

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh said in his tweet, “Congratulations to the in-laws!!

Congratulations on in-laws!! @Benstokes38 Great innings in a big pressure game!! #PakistanVsEngland #T20WorldCupFinal

— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) 1668342167000

Former West Indies cricketer and well-known commentator Ian Raphael Bishop feels England really deserves a win.

In a tweet, Bishop said, “England played well. Really deserved to excel in the white ball game for the last 5 years. Pakistan showed great spirit to reach the final and will be even better.”

Well played England. Duly deserves to be truly excellent in the game of white ball for the last 5 years. Pa… https://t.co/Qs0yOPcs2o

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) 16683410060000

AB de Villiers tweeted, “Fantastic England! Undoubtedly the best team in the tournament.”

Well done England! Undoubtedly the best team in the tournament

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) 1668339534000

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T20 World Cup 2022: Heartbroken Pak fans vent their disappointment after their team's loss in the finals

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English breakfast in Melbourne with second T20 title

Ben Stokes starts the Twenty20 World Cup final by throwing a no-ball in front of the half-empty stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. When he sealed the deal with a whip to leg, which left him unbeaten on 52, his maiden T20 International fifty, 80,462 fans were bowing down to a man who soaked up the pressure, shaping the opposition. Dia, lived up to the occasion and ended up being a deserving champion.

Not for the first time, Stokes brought out his big-match flair and situational awareness when his team needed it the most. Cricket fans will remember the 2019 50-over World Cup final at Lord’s, as the ball runs off Stokes’ bat and runs towards the boundary, tying the score with New Zealand. The boundary count won it for England, Neutral said, but in reality, it was Stokes who took his team home with an unbeaten 84 off 98 balls.

England then had to score 4.84 and Stokes scored 5.14 for six balls. In Melbourne, England needed 6.9 per over in 20 overs. Stokes scored runs at 6.36 per over. Taken separately, these would be worrying strike rates in major matches in white-ball cricket. But, these were invaluable contributions when you look at the quality of the attack on both occasions and that the conditions offered some help for the bowlers. When Stokes’ head hit the pillow, sleep would come easily as he took the responsibility of his team’s need and did not leave the crease till the job was done.

But, Stokes did not play single handed. His name will be remembered over the years when it comes to these Grand Finals, but England hasn’t deviated from the way of cricket that has governed their white-ball cricket in recent years.

Jos Buttler committed to the attack after scoring 26 runs in just 17 balls even after Alex Hales was dismissed in the first over. 6th-ranked Mueen Ali was not at his best but he did not shy away from bowling at a time when Pakistan put together some tough overs and brought up the required run rate.

At the break of the innings, a strange announcement sounded through the speakers at the MCG. “The rain has delayed the start of the game. We will advise you on the restoration soon.” This message, delivered by a robotic voice, came long before a drop of rain fell, like a fire drill that pulls you out of office buildings, even when there’s no danger.

Eventually, a drizzle wet the players, and the Duckworth–Louisstern calculations were applied, but England made sure they were not needed.

Had Stokes got help from his friends with the bat, the entire line-up would have had two bowlers, notably, thanks to allowing him enough breathability against Pakistan’s relentless onslaught.

Adil Rashid looks like the most effortless leg-spinner in that he doesn’t square the ball and refuses to send a mystery delivery. Rashid changes his flight and speed, line and length in combinations that ensure that his accuracy is never affected. He also deploys the googlies wisely, choosing his timing and opponent carefully. All this while Rashid controlled the batsmen to such an extent that they could only manage 22 runs in their four overs in the evening.

On a day when the focus was mostly on Pakistan’s fast bowlers – and it was understandable how attractive they were, all raw pace and seam and swing – Sam Curran swooped under the radar with his medium-fast left arm.

Curran doesn’t push himself to try to match his flamboyant teammates or opponents, but he has mastered the most important aspect of bowling: finding a way to take wickets. Mohammad Rizwan was going hard on a ball that was floating outside and pulled the ball back to his stumps. Shan Masood tries to make room for a shot off Curran, but the bowler clings to his guns and throws one off that size, leading to a false shot. Mohammad Nawaz took on Curran, trying to hit a whip on a side pad, but the big boundary meant there was a fielder in place, ready and waiting. Curran ended the game with the figures of 4-0-12-3 you might expect from Wasim Akram, a 25-year-old still growing in the game, and was named player of the match and tournament. it was done.

England became the first team to hold a 50-over and 20-over World Cup simultaneously, underscoring the importance of giving the white-ball game the respect it deserves.

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England Vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup: UK PM Rishi Sunak wishes good luck to Team England ahead of its face-off with Pakistan

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took to Twitter to wish the England cricket team for the T20 World Cup final.

Sunak wrote, “All the best to England Cricket in the T20 World Cup final against Pakistan tomorrow. I will cheer you along with every other UK cricket fan. We are behind you in every way.”

In the final match of the ongoing T20 World Cup, England and Pakistan will be desperate to capture their second title.

England and Pakistan defeated India and New Zealand respectively to enter the final of the T20 World Cup.

The Three Lions won their first T20 World Cup in 2010 by defeating Ashes rivals Australia in the final in West Indies, while Pakistan won their first title in 2009 by defeating Sri Lanka in England.

Pakistan’s campaign in the T20 World Cup was about to turn upside down. The last three weeks have been a rollercoaster for Babar Azam and his Pakistan side.

Meanwhile, England are in excellent form which helped them dismiss India in the semi-finals.

He batted thoroughly to take the Asian giants out of the competition, and will now hope to continue his blistering form against Pakistan as well.

(with inputs from ANI)

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england: England vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup final: Will history repeat itself?

A picture of late is going viral on WhatsApp and social media. It’s a matter of tying Imran Khan to toss in the final of the 1992 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a white T-shirt spread over his broad shoulders, with a tiger in front. Imran the Great famously told his team to play like the corner tigers against England and he responded with a roar.

With Pakistan taking on England in the final of the 2022 Twenty20 World Cup final, many have drawn parallels to the incident that happened 30 years ago. The similarity is that Pakistan were then knocked out of the tournament, but some results went their way and then dominated the knockouts.

But it starts and ends there. This time, it is England that seeks to assert itself with belligerence and individuality. England resumed their white-ball cricket after the 2015 World Cup, led by a batting revival. Alex Hales and Jos Buttler were at the fore of that revolution and were front and center when England beat India by 10 wickets in the semi-final.

But, England is not a team of two batsmen. Rather, their game is built on all members of the playing XI being able to contribute, allowing them to work hard at all times, even if they have lost early wickets. On the eve of the final, even someone like David Malan, one of the most dangerous T20 batsmen, had a long net, despite the fact that he missed the last game due to injury and was the last of the tournament. Couldn’t play game. ,

England came in the tournament just behind Australia in bookies’ calculations, but after New Zealand defeated Australia in the first game of the Super 12, England were firm favourites. They are organized like any team in this tournament, and yet the betting markets favor Pakistan in the final.

There are mainly four reasons for this to happen. Shaheen Shah Afridi is tall and pointy, but when he releases the ball, it seems to be coming from even higher heights, so is his flamboyant action. India have suffered a lot at their hands, but it has been largely due to top-order batsmen being caught on walks or leading against the pace. The England opener will work hard, but it is not an easy proposition against a bowler who has a reputation for taking wickets more often in his first over.

Haris Rauf has a long run up in his delivery stride, before which he almost comes to a halt, and yet consistently delivers the ball at 140-plus kmph, often without a grunt to put in the extra effort. makes runs. During his stint in the Big Bash League, he has had a lot of experience playing in Australia, where he is extremely popular. England batsmen must have seen many pictures of Rauf, but it will not be easy to play him in a big final.

Naseem Shah stars as a young Bollywood hero waiting to run around trees in a romantic song sequence that attracts his love interest, but he sends thunderbolts that endanger his toes or nose. depending on what length he chooses. If that wasn’t bad enough for the opposition batsmen, Naseem had a successful stint in the Caribbean Premier League with St Kitts and Nevis, where he was captained by Dwayne Bravo, a master of slow deliveries. Sure, Naseem learned some serious tricks and can make a difference in more ways than one. England batsmen can see the ball coming out of their hands before playing any big shot.

The last part of this attack Pakistan did not even play the first match of the tournament, where they lost to India, badly missing the extra fast bowling option. And, of all the bowlers in Pakistan, Mohammad Wasim Jr is the least known in the wider cricketing world. He has already played 25 T20Is in his seven first-class matches, and despite playing in the World Cup doesn’t even have that much in the form of a bio on the leading cricket website Cricinfo. At a little over 21, Wasim is still young in the game and isn’t blessed with the pace of his more exciting teammates, but he has control. As a change bowler, he will always be in the running to pick up wickets when the pressure has been put on the other end.

It’s England vs Pakistan in G again, but if anyone needs to play like a cornered feline, it’s the team that will walk out the middle with the three Lions at their peak.

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