Ponting, an ICC Hall of Famer and winner of the same accolade in 2006 and 2007, presented his compatriot with the trophy to celebrate his work in 2023.
After his side's 47-run loss against India in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup 2024, Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan said that the players thought they could chase down 170-180 runs in Barbados.
An explosive half-century from Suryakumar Yadav and top-class bowling spells from Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh were the highlights as India defeated Afghanistan by 47 runs to start off their ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights clash with a victory at Barbados on Thursday.
Now, India have their remaining matches against Bangladesh (June 22) and Australia (June 24) and they will have to perform well in these to secure a berth in semifinals.
Ahead of his clash against England in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen said earlier they had four 'scrappy games' where they managed to clinch wins.
Australia will kickstart their ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights stage against Bangladesh at Antigua on Friday. Australia ended the Group B at the top with four wins in four games. Bangladesh at the other hand, ended at number two in their Group C with three wins and a loss.
Following the loss against England in the Super 8s of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024, West Indies coach Daren Samy said that defeat is a part of the game and this will not make the team unhappy
After playing a 53-run knock against Afghanistan in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup 2024, India star batter Suryakumar Yadav said he just backed his game and instincts.
The USA, the co-hosts of the ongoing T20 World Cup along with West Indies, have been the biggest and perhaps most heartwarming, wholesome success story of the competition. In their World Cup debut itself, the USA managed to reach the Super Eight stage, defeating once 50-over and 20-over cham
Rohit Sharma-led Team India is taking the field against Afghanistan in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup 2024 wearing black armbands in memory of former India fast bowler David Johnson who passed away on Thursday.