Kohli, Jaiswal sparkle, T20 World Cup, Mandhana and Sana arise: 2024 review
Al Jazeera
From Shamar Joseph’s searing spell of fast bowling to New Zealand’s Women’s T20 World Cup win, Al Jazeera picks the top 10 cricketing moments in 2024.
Cricket fans will remember 2024 for two thrilling T20 World Cups in the space of four months, the display of youthful exuberant talent from upcoming stars, and the rollback of years by older icons to end long trophy droughts for their nations.
From a young pacer offering a throwback to the glory days of West Indian fast bowling to women’s cricket claiming its rightful limelight and Afghanistan building on their reputation as world beaters – Al Jazeera picks cricket’s top 10 moments of 2024:
Australia were comfortably placed on 60-2 in pursuit of 216 against the West Indies on the third day of their second Test in Brisbane. Steve Smith and Cameron Green occupied the crease while the likes of Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins were still to come.
The West Indies, meantime, were short on bowling resources as young quick Shamar Joseph was injured by a Starc thunderbolt that struck his toes while batting. All signs pointed to a straightforward chase and a dominant 2-0 series victory for Australia.
Enter, the injured Joseph. With bandaged toes and pain-killing medicines numbing his anguish, the 24-year-old rattled the hosts within 12 ferocious overs.
Men found guilty of crimes including kicking fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv and inciting violence in chat groups.
One killed, 18 others detained amid ongoing violent Israeli incursions into the occupied Palestinian territories.
A baker tries to bring a little joy into a displacement camp as everyone prays for an end to Israel’s brutal war.
Sam Konstas’s inclusion against India makes him the fourth-youngest Test debutant in Australian history.
Benegal, a pioneer of new wave cinema in India, was celebrated for his films addressing social issues.
The Israeli military is targeting Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital, Indonesian Hospital and al-Awda Hospital.
Russia’s potential redeployment to Libya carries consequences for Moscow, Tripoli and beyond.
From Shamar Joseph’s searing spell of fast bowling to New Zealand’s Women’s T20 World Cup win, Al Jazeera picks the top 10 cricketing moments in 2024.
Ursa Major sank after explosion in the engine room, 14 of 16 crew members rescued, Russian Foreign Ministry says.
Officials say four people were injured in the explosion at a munitions factory in Balikesir province.
Police in Chinese territory offer $130,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest of six campaigners.