Sachin Tendulkar to be present during IND vs PAK T20 World Cup clash in New York. Cricket fans around the world are looking forward to the main matchup between India and Pakistan at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in New York on June 9.
The highly anticipate match between India and Pakistan at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in New York on June 9 is anticipated by cricket enthusiasts worldwide. However, recent reports suggest that cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar might be present to support the Men in Blue during the game.
Tendulkar, whos connect to one of the major sponsors of the international body. Anticipate to be at the stands at the Nassau County ground for this important group stage match. According to sources close to the ICC. The Indian team led by Rohit Sharma will benefit greatly from his presence in terms of morale.
“Yes, if everything goes according to plan. Sachin will be watching the match in New York and supporting the Indian team,” an ICC-affiliated source confirm to News18.
Known as one of the greatest batsmen in histor. The 51-year-old has smashed every imaginable record when it comes to batting. He has played in six 50-over World Cups between 1992 and 2011 and leads the run-scoring charts in both Tests and ODIs. Additionally, he represented the ICC as a “Brand Ambassador” in Australia and New Zealand during the 2015 ODI World Cup.
“It is still not known if he would meet the players before the game or not. But his mere presence in the stands will certainly be a morale booster. Rohit Sharma and his men in what will be the most important group league assignment. ” Said a source.
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Indian team takes part in first training session
Rohit and his teammates have already arrived in New York for their group-stage matches, with the exception of Virat Kohli, who will join the squad in the coming days. The team has begun its practice sessions, with their first training stint, and will not play any warm-up games before their World Cup debut.
In the next tournament, India will be looking to win their second T20 World Cup. The team is group with Pakistan, Ireland, and the United States in Group A. The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in East Meadow, New York, will host all of their group stage games.
Still, with the disappointment of the 2023 World Cup finals fresh in their minds, the Men in Blue will be desperate to redeem themselves and take the prized title. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already announced a 15-member roster, with four more players serving as traveling reserves.
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