Latest Updates from the Cricket World: T20 World Cup 2024 Kicks Off and Team News

Here are the latest cricket updates as of June 2024:

1. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024:
   • The tournament is currently being held in the USA and West Indies, featuring 20 teams competing across 55 matches​ (icc)​​ (Sky Sports)​.
   • India has started their campaign, with key players like Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid already in the USA. India’s first match is against Ireland on June 5​ (Wisden)​​ (Sky Sports)​.
   • Recent matches have seen South Africa defeat Sri Lanka and Afghanistan triumph over Uganda​ (icc)​​ (Sky Sports)​.
2. Team Updates and Player News:
   • The West Indies have made a crucial change to their squad with Obed McCoy replacing the injured Jason Holder​ (Wisden)​.
   • Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane, recently acquitted of legal charges, was denied a US visa, leaving him out of the T20 World Cup squad​ (Wisden)​.
3. Significant Matches and Fixtures:
   • Key upcoming fixtures include:
     • India vs Ireland on June 5 in New York.
     • USA vs Pakistan on June 6 in Texas.
     • The highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan on June 9 in New York​ (Sky Sports)​.

also here some other latest news –

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1. Sri Lanka vs. Afghanistan ODI Series: Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by nine wickets in the second ODI in Hambantota. Kusal Mendis scored an unbeaten 119, leading Sri Lanka to victory, and leveling the three-match series 1-1. The deciding third ODI will be crucial for both teams .
2. West Indies vs. UAE ODI Series: The West Indies secured a seven-wicket victory over the UAE in the second ODI, thanks to a stellar 103-run innings by Brandon King. This win helped the West Indies take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series .

Other Major Sports News

1. NBA Playoffs: The Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray’s status for Game 5 against the Lakers is in jeopardy due to a knee injury, adding uncertainty to the Nuggets’ lineup as they aim to secure their spot in the finals​ (NBC Sports)​.
2. NFL Updates: Key updates from the NFL include Brandon Aiyuk’s absence from the 49ers’ mandatory minicamp as he seeks a new contract, and Christian McCaffrey signing a two-year, $38 million extension with the 49ers​ (NFL.com)​.
3. Euro 2024 Preparations: The Euro 2024 tournament is set to begin on June 14, 2024, in Germany, with 24 teams competing. The opening match will feature Germany against Scotland in Munich​ (Sky Sports)​.

For more detailed and the latest updates, you can visit sources like ESPN, Sky Sports, NBC Sports, and NFL.com.

These updates capture the key happenings in the cricket world right now. For more detailed information and live coverage, you can check ESPNcricinfo, Sky Sports, and the official ICC T20 World Cup website.