T20 World Cup: '50s & 100 doesn't matter...', says Rohit after fiery 92 vs Aus

T20 World Cup: '50s & 100 Doesn't Matter...', Says Rohit After Fiery 92 vs Aus

by Utkalika Mohanty

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India skipper Rohit Sharma, who was named the Player of the Match against Australia for his stupendous 92 off 41, said that '50s and 100 doesn't matter' for him as he wanted to put pressure on the bowlers early in the game.

Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 25: India skipper Rohit Sharma, who was named the Player of the Match against Australia for his stupendous 92 off 41, said that '50s and 100 doesn't matter' for him as he wanted to put pressure on the bowlers early in the game.

After scoring a half-century in India's tournament opener against Ireland, Rohit failed to leave a mark with a bat as he registered a score of 13, 3, 8, 23 in the next matches before getting back to his usual self against Australia in a crucial Super Eight clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Monday night.

Rohit was in the mood to go all out from the word go, standing head and shoulders above everyone to pulverise Australia by hitting seven fours and eight sixes at a strike rate of 224.39, leaving fans breathless.

Speaking about whether scoring a 100 was on his mind during the match, the Indian skipper said that the 50s and 100 does not matter as he was trying to play shots wherever it was necessary.

"I told you in my last post-match presentation, that the 50s and 100 don't matter. I wanted to come back with the same tempo and carry on playing shots wherever it is necessary. I wanted to try and put the bowlers under pressure, let them think where to bowl and what to do when you're set like that," said Rohit after the match.

"You want to carry on and make big scores, yes, but at the same time, you know, you want to let the bowlers also think where the next shot is coming from. And that is something I thought I managed to do that pretty well today - Trying to access all sides of the field and hitting just not just in one area, but all sides of the field," he added.

Besides Rohit's batting carnage, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, and Hardik Pandya chipped in with 31, 28, and 27 not out respectively to take India to a fabulous total of 205/5, where 15 sixes were hit – the most maximums hit by them in a T20 World Cup game.

In response, with Kuldeep Yadav taking 2-24, including dismissing Glenn Maxwell, followed by Arshdeep Singh picking 3-37, India restricted Australia to 181/7 in the 20 overs, signing off from the Super Eight stage by maintaining their unbeaten record.

India’s next game is against defending champions England in the second semifinal in Guyana on June 27, with the winner progressing to the final in Barbados, scheduled on June 29.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is streaming live and free on mobile on Disney+ Hotstar.

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PM Modi Meets Team India At His Residence

by Shambhu Datta Mishra

New Delhi, July 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team in his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence, here Thursday.

PM Modi interacted with each member of the team and congratulated them for their stunning victory.

PM Modi was handed the trophy by Rohit Sharma and the entire team posed for the photo. BCCI president Roger Binny and secretary Jay Shah were also present on the occasion.

#IndianCricketTeam meets Prime Minister @narendramodi at his residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg#T20WorldCup2024 pic.twitter.com/DdbCXR0Orf — PIB India (@PIB_India) July 4, 2024

The Men in Blue will now return to the airport to board a special flight to Mumbai.

After reaching Mumbai airport, the team will move to the Wankhede Stadium. The BCCI has arranged for a 1 km victory parade from Nariman Point to Wankhede followed by a small ceremony at Wankhede Stadium.

It is at the iconic venue in Mumbai where BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who was present in Barbados for the final against South Africa on Saturday, will distribute the Rs 125 crore cash prize to the Indian team for winning their first ICC trophy in over a decade.

The Men in Blue were supposed to depart Barbados for New York on Monday morning before taking a connecting flight from Dubai for India a couple of days after winning the T20 World Cup for a second time.

However, the Indian cricketers were stuck on the island for three days due to Hurricane Beryl which swept through the Caribbean, and were only able to fly out of Barbados in the early hours of Wednesday via a charter flight named AIC24WC — Air India Champions 24 World Cup.

(IANS)

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Couple Died, Two Critical After Car Hits Truck In Jajpur

by Utkalika Mohanty

Jajpur, July 4: In a tragic mishap, a man and wife died and two other persons were critically injured after their car hit a truck on NH-16 AT panikoili in Jajpur district last night.

The deceased couple has been identified as Vinod Jena and Sumatra Jena of Balasore's Soro.

According to the reports, couple have died on the spot and while two others have been seriously injured.

The injured have been admitted to the District Headquarter Hospital (DHH) for treatment.

Further details are awaited.

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Mohan Majhi Moves Into Official CM Chamber At Lok Seva Bhawan

by Shambhu Datta Mishra

Bhubaneswar, July 4: After 22 days of taking oath as the Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi has officially moved into CM office at Lok Seva Bhawan here, Thursday.

The Chief Minister's office is on the third floor of Lok Seva Bhawan. CM Majhi moved into his chamber in traditional fashion as Hindu rituals were performed with pujas, mantras and other traditional rituals.

Former CM and BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik used to sit in the chamber. The only change being made was the placement of CM's table and chair.

ଆଜିଠାରୁ ବିଧିବଦ୍ଧ ଭାବେ ଲୋକସେବା ଭବନରେ ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ରୂପେ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଆରମ୍ଭ କଲି । ଜନତାଙ୍କ ସରକାରରେ ସରକାର ଓ ଜନତାଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରେ କୌଣସି ପ୍ରତିବନ୍ଧକ ରହିବନାହିଁ । ସାଧାରଣ ଲୋକଙ୍କ ସୁବିଧା ଆମ ସରକାରର ପ୍ରାଥମିକତା । pic.twitter.com/2dWZA5jOU6 — Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) July 4, 2024

Notably, the State Guest House had been the temporary Office for CM Majhi for the past 22 days -- since his oath-taking June 12.

"Cultural Progress Along With Material Development To Be Prioritiesed"

After moving into his official chamber at the Lok Seva Bhawan, CM Majhi gave a gist of the government's vision. "The priority will be given to cultural progress along with material development," said Majhi.

"The establishment, growth and preservation of Odia 'Asmita' (pride) will be emphasised. Steps will be taken to reorganise and increase the efficiency of literature, music, drama and fine arts academies," he said, adding: "Odissi Research Center will be made operational."

CM Majhi also assured that focus will also be on the growth and systematic development of libraries as well as the promotion of odia language and literature. He further said, "A translation academy will be established for the growth and promotion of Odia language and literature."

"An Odia 'Bhasa Bhawan' -- 'Bhasa' stands for language -- and 'Asmita Bhawan' will be established along with the formation of language commission," said Majhi.

Keeping the vision of promoting Odia language, Majhi said, "All the government works will be done in Odia. A language act will be amended if required, to promote the use of Odia language in Govt works."

Majhi also stressed on the development of various Odia cultures. "Sanskruti Bhawans will be built in every district to promote the cultures of the districts."

The Chief Minister also said the government will work towards the development of Odia heritage. "A Paika Academy as well as a monuments will be built. Importance will be given for the development of various heritage places in the state," said Majhi. "All the works will be done with the help of people and their suggestions."

CM Majhi also invited suggestions from people on what needs to be done for Odia 'Asmita'. "The state will be administered in Odia language. For this purpose, the official language law will be strictly followed. If necessary, the law will be strengthened by making necessary amendments," he stressed.

"Arrangements will be made to facilitate the widespread use of the Odia language at both the government and private sectors," he added. CM Majhi has directed all the departments to present the documents to him in Odia language.

T20 World Cup: '50s & 100 doesn't matter...', says Rohit after fiery 92 vs Aus

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