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T20 World Cup: 'We Carry Whole Country's Hopes On Our Backs', Says Uganda Captain Ahead Of Opener
ICC T20 World Cup: As Debutant Uganda will play their ICC T20 World Cup opener on Monday, facing Afghanistan in Providence Stadium, captain Brian Masaba reflected on the team's sentiment and said that they "carry a whole country's hopes" on their backs.
"Absolutely huge game for us, our first game at a World Cup, first ever for Uganda in our history, so we are very excited to get going. Obviously, there's a bit of nerves but we've got to keep our focus on the game and try to get the result that we need because we need to kick off the tournament in the right way with good results," Masaba said on the eve of the match.
The T20 showpiece marks a significant milestone not only for Uganda's cricket but for the nation's sporting history. Their journey to the World Cup was marked by determination and resilience. They secured their spot via the Africa Qualifier, defeating Zimbabwe by five wickets and finishing second on the seven-team points table. Namibia was the only team to best them.
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T20 World Cup: Our Batting Lineup Can Chase 200 Runs, Says Afghanistan Skipper Rashid Khan
T20 World Cup: As Afghanistan prepares for their T20 World Cup 2024 opener against Uganda, captain Rashid Khan believes the team's batting has matured to the point where chasing a target of 200 in a T20I is no longer daunting.
'I Would Love To Coach The Indian Team': Gautam Gambhir Breaks Silence
ICC T20 World Cup: Amidst rumors suggesting he is a leading candidate for the chief coach post, former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir on Sunday expressed his interest in taking over the reins of the national side from Rahul Dravid.
T20 World Cup: As Soon As That Belief Comes, You Can Beat Any Side, Says Rashid Khan
T20 World Cup: Afghanistan’s leg-spinner Rashid Khan will be captaining the side for the first time in a men’s T20 World Cup through the upcoming edition of the tournament and he’s of the opinion that once the belief of beating top sides comes, then they can defeat anyone.
T20 World Cup: WI Captain Powell 'pleased' To Have Three Quality Spinners In Squad
T20 World Cup: Ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Papua New Guinea, West Indies captain Rovman Powell is pleased to have three quality spinners in their squad and hopes to entertain the home fans with "good cricket".
T20 World Cup: Babar Azam Advises Pakistan Team To 'believe In Their Skills' Against India
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium: Pakistan captain Babar Azam said it would be crucial for his side to keep themselves cool and calm, believe in their skills and hard work, which in turn will make things easier for them ahead of their highly-anticipated clash against India at New York on June 9.
T20 World Cup: Marsh Hopes To Begin Bowling In Later Stage Of Tournament
T20 World Cup: Australia captain Mitchell Marsh hopes to return to bowling at the back end of the T20 World Cup and will start the tournament as pure batter.
T20 World Cup: Jones' 94 Powers USA To Record Victory Over Canada In Opener
T20 World Cup: The USA launched their ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign in style, as Aaron Jones’ unbeaten 94 off 40 guided the hosts to a confident seven-wicket win over their neighbours Canada, in what was the debut for both the sides in T20 showpiece.
T20 World Cup: Have A Chance To Redeem Ourselves, Make Caribbean Fans Proud, Says Pooran
T20 World Cup 2024: The big-hitting West Indies left-handed batter Nicholas Pooran believes his side has an opportunity to redeem itself through the upcoming 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup and make the fans in the Caribbean proud of the team. Hosting the tournament for the second time at home after the 2010 edition, West Indies will be eyeing to be the first team to win a Men’s T20 World Cup on home soil. But they have had an underwhelming run in the last two editions of the showpiece event.
T20 World Cup: Lack Of Buzz Leads To A Lukewarm Build-up In The USA
The year 1994 played a crucial role in shaping the USA’s connection with football (called soccer in America) when it hosted the FIFA World Cup. The event served as a major catalyst for the sport’s penetration into American culture. Now, after three decades, the USA is once again the chosen venue for the Men’s T20 World Cup, making it the first time a major cricket event is being held in the country.
T20 World Cup: India’s Journey From Clinching Maiden Trophy To Repeated Heartbreaks
ICC T20 World Cup: Six months after the bittersweet ODI World Cup campaign, Indian cricket fans embrace and turn their attention to the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the hope that Rohit & Co can finally end the 11-year ICC trophy drought that the country is suffering.
T20 World Cup: Canada Wants To Win Few Games; The Side Is Capable Of Doing It, Says Coach Dassanayake
T20 World Cup: The 2024 men’s T20 World Cup will kick off with a North American derby between co-hosts USA and Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Co-incidentally, the two teams played the first ever international cricket match, way back in 1844, and will mark their debut in the showpiece event in a clash against each other.
T20 World Cup: Manjrekar Picks Hardik Pandya Ahead Of Shivam Dube
T20 World Cup India: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar opined that he would pick Hardik Pandya over Shivam Dube for the T20 World Cup in the USA and Caribbean islands, due to his proven record at international events.
T20 World Cup: Pandya And Dube Will Play Different Roles, Says Irfan Pathan
Star Sports Press Room: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan said that Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube will play different roles in the T20 World Cup 2024 for India.
T20 World Cup: Confident USA Vice-captain Jones Looking To Play ‘fearless And Positive Cricket’
T20 World Cup: In a historic moment for cricket in North America, the USA is set to make its debut in the T20 World Cup against Canada on Sunday at 10.30 AM AEST (6:00 AM IST). As both teams prepare to showcase their skills in the expanded 20-team competition, there is considerable pressure on the USA, the tournament co-hosts alongside the West Indies, to make a strong impression on home soil.
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