Team India to Face England in T20 World Cup Semi-Final
Team India is all set to play against England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024. The Men in Blue have been unbeaten in this World Cup campaign so far. A victory against Australia in their final Super 8 match secured their spot in the semi-finals. Coincidentally, India faced England in the 2022 semi-final as well.
Key Matches and Outcomes
Afghanistan’s win over Bangladesh eliminated Australia from the tournament, allowing England to qualify for the semi-finals after defeating the West Indies and the USA.
Chris Gayle on BCCI’s Influence
Chris Gayle, a significant figure in West Indies cricket and a successful overseas player in the IPL, shared his views on the BCCI’s impact on Indian and global cricket. “No one can speak to India. India runs cricket. You have to face reality; it’s facts. Who is going to talk to India? Who is going to challenge India? No one. They run cricket,” Gayle stated as per DafaNews.
He also addressed the challenges international players face when leaving the IPL midway due to international commitments and suggested having a distinct IPL window free from international cricket.
West Indies’ Exit from the Tournament
West Indies, co-hosts of the T20 World Cup 2024 alongside the USA, faced elimination after losing two of their Super 8 matches against England and South Africa. Despite staying unbeaten in the Group stage, they lost crucial games in the Super 8s, leading to their exit from the tournament. Notably, the Windies had whitewashed South Africa in a T20I series at home before the World Cup.
Looking Ahead: Semi-Final Matches
South Africa will now face Afghanistan in the first semi-final in Trinidad on Thursday, while India will take on England in the second semi-final.
West Indies skipper Rovman Powell reflected on his team’s performance, saying, “We haven’t won the World Cup or reached the semifinal but we have played some good cricket in the last 12 months. There is a buzz among the supporters about West Indies cricket again and that is something we take away.”(Dubai7 realmoneygame)