DRS, June 11: Proteas register 3rd win on trot to reach Super 8, Jay Shah pays visit to NFL headquarters as Frenkie de Jong ruled out of UEFA Euro 2024
South Africa vs Bangladesh produced high drama and a nail biting finish. While the Asian side suffered a ICC law loophole, the Proteas on the other hand became the first team to qualify for the Super 8 in the ICC T20 World Cup. In other news, the PCB wants ICC Champions Trophy in February 25′ with India vs Pakistan clash in Lahore. IN New York, BCCI Secretary, Jay Shah visited the NFL headquarters while Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong will miss UEFA Euro with an existing injury.
Bangladesh suffer ICC loophole
The Bangladesh Cricket Team suffered owing to a huge loophole in ICC’s laws. The incident took place in the 17th over of the second innings. Mahmadullah was hit on the pads and the ball went on to reach the fence. The umpire signalled it a lbw. Bangladesh went on to review the decision and the third umpire reversed it. But 4 runs weren’t added since the ball was considered dead. In the end, Bangladesh lost the game by 4-runs to South Africa.
Proteas First Team to Qualify for Super 8
The South Africa Cricket Team became the first team to qualify for the Super 8 in the ICC T20 World Cup. The Proteas registered three wins on a trot and thus became the first team to officially seal their spot in the next stage. Aiden Markram and Co won their opening game against Sri Lanka and then went on to register wins against Netherlands and Bangladesh.
Imad Wasim accused of ‘Ball Wasting’
The Pakistan Cricket Team is never shy of any controversies. Imad Wasim has been accused of ball wasting in the India vs Pakistan clash. The Men in Green went on to lose to arch rivals by 6 runs. While the Pakistani batters played 59 dot balls in the game, Wasim has been in the centre of controversy. Salim Malik has hit hard at Wasim for deliberately playing too many dot balls in his 15 run innings from 23 balls.
PCB want ICC Champions Trophy in February 2025
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wants the ICC Champions Trophy to commence on 19th February and run till 9th March 2025. Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore have been chosen as the venues. However, PCB wants the high profile India vs Pakistan clash to take place in Lahore. While the schedule is yet to be officially approved, there remains a huge doubt over India’s participation. India’s travel to Pakistan remains on the approval by the Central Government. Should the Men in Blue not travel, then a hybrid model will be opted.
IPL x NFL
BCCI secretary Jay Shah paid a visit to the National Football League (NFL) headquarters in New York. A day after the India vs Pakistan clash, the BCCI supremo paid a visit to the arguably biggest league in USA. Both the parties had a discussion about safe sport practices and also how to improve fan interaction. While NFL isn’t majorly followed in India, the Indian Premier League (IPL) however remains to the top most followed league in the country.
🚨 BREAKING: Frenkie de Jong will miss Euro 2024 as he returns to Barcelona due to physical conditions.
Frenkie can’t force after his injury as there is danger to make it even more serious ❌🇳🇱
De Jong, sad as he wanted to help Netherlands… but only way was to leave the team. pic.twitter.com/9CKe5cnwWp
No Frenkie de Jong in UEFA Euro 2024 for Netherlands
The Netherlands Football Team has received a massive blow. Ace midfielder Frenkie de Jong is ruled out of UEFA Euro 2024. Frenkie was initially a part of the final 26-member squad despite having injury concerns. But the Dutch believed that the midfield maestro who recover in time for the mega tournament. But now the player will return to Barcelona to work on his recovery. The player is unwilling to push through his recovery which might aggravate his injury further.
