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No captains’ handshakes took place ahead of India’s game with Pakistan in the Women’s World Cup, in keeping with the recent matches between the men’s sides, while a swarm of flying bugs interrupted proceedings in Colombo.India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan counterpart Fatima Sana did not engage at the toss, at which Pakistan put their opponents in to bat. The lack of handshakes stems from the conflict between the two nations earlier this year following a deadly militant attack on tourists in India-administered Kashmir. Image: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur (left) and Pakistan counterpart Fatima Sana (right) did not shake hands…
India vs Pakistan encounters rarely go by without incident – and the Women’s World Cup clash in Colombo was no different.From the absence of handshakes at the toss, to flying insects stopping play, to a controversial run out for Pakistan opener Muneeba Ali, the game was action-packed. India won by 88 runs – posting 247 all out before dismissing their opponents for 159 – to make it two wins from two in this World Cup following their opening victory over Sri Lanka in Guwahati. Score summary – India vs Pakistan, Women’s World Cup, Colombo India 247 all out in 50…
Cameron Bancroft may have been desperately unlucky as the bowlers dominated on day two at the WACA Ground Western Australia v NSW | Sheffield Shield | Day 2 Western Australia opener and Test hopeful Cameron Bancroft has fallen victim to a bizarre dismissal in their Sheffield Shield match against NSW. After rain ruined most of day one, 14 wickets fell on Sunday in Perth to put the visitors narrowly in front. Resuming on 3-35, NSW were dismissed for 170 and then had WA floundering at 7-116. Bancroft mirrored NSW opener Sam Konstas (4) as Ashes top order contenders who found…
Queensland’s Test-capped top three piled on the runs against Tasmania on day two Queensland v Tasmania | Sheffield Shield | Day 2 Queensland opener Matt Renshaw has gone from outsider to contender for an Ashes promotion, scoring a Sheffield Shield century against Tasmania. After two days of the opening Shield matches, Renshaw was the major winner in round one of the bat-off for top-order spots. Incumbent Test opener Usman Khawaja and Queensland Marcus Labuschagne also scored half-centuries, with the home side well-placed on Sunday at Allan Border Field. Renshaw powers his way to season-opening Shield ton The Bulls were 1-248…
Finch is also interested in seeing how Gill fares in his debut ODI series as captain and thinks the fact that Rohit and Kohli will be beside him in the field should prove a boost for the impressive 26-year-old. “Shubman has already shown what a good leader he is in T20 cricket and Test cricket, so I’m sure this will be no different,” Finch noted. “He’s a brilliant player, particularly in the white-ball formats and the way that he captained against England in the Test series is just a huge tick in his box to take the next step and…
No captains’ handshakes took place ahead of India’s game with Pakistan in the Women’s World Cup, in keeping with the recent matches between the men’s sides.India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan counterpart Fatima Sana did not engage at the toss in Colombo, at which Pakistan put their opponents in to bat. The lack of handshakes stems from the political conflict between the two nations earlier this year following a deadly militant attack on tourists in India-administered Kashmir.India are official hosts of the Women’s World Cup but Pakistan are playing all of their games in Sri Lanka as the two teams…
A sharp piece of fielding has cut Marcus Harris’s promising innings short on day two against SA South Australia v Victoria | Sheffield Shield | Day 2 Marcus Harris looked set for a statement pre-Ashes innings before a sharp piece of fielding left the Victorian No.3 kicking himself. He was run out for 61 on day two of the Vics Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at Adelaide Oval. The match was evenly poised when bad light stopped play late on Sunday afternoon, with Victoria 3-167 after SA declared at 9-350. Harris had been patient, facing 149 balls and hitting…
IRANI CUP, 2025 Anshul Kamboj bagged a four-wicket haul on Day 4 © Getty Vidarbha struck twice late on Day 4 as Rest of India were reduced to 30 for 2, still 331 runs short of the victory mark, after the Ranji champions folded up for 232 in their second innings courtesy Anshul Kamboj’s 4-fer. Resuming the day on 96 for 2, Vidarbha were pushed on the back foot early on Saturday. Within the first hour, both the overnight batters, Danish Malewar and Dhruv Shorey, along with Yash Rathod were sent back by Kamboj. Harsh Dubey and Akshay Wadkar revived…
THE BIG DECISION Agarkar played down Jadeja’s exclusion from the ODI squad © Getty A new era begins for Indian cricket as Shubman Gill takes over the ODI captaincy, following his appointment as Test captain a few months ago. The decision to hand him the 50-over leadership was made with the 2027 World Cup in mind, according to Indian chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar. Although the marquee event in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia is still two years away, the sporadic scheduling of ODIs makes long-term planning challenging, said Agarkar. The coaching staff, in particular, faces added complexity if they…
ICC WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2025 Not a rivalry, but emotional spillovers to deal with ©Getty For the Indian women’s cricket team, the idea of Pakistan as a rival is more inherited than a result of direct animosity. The hype accompanying their fixtures have always been shaped by the legacy of the men’s game, spilled over directly onto the women’s game, often to the extent of even overshadowing the individuality of their contest. And even though that rivalry has cooled off in men’s cricket, the recent string of tense clashes in Dubai ensures that the baggage remains. That tension was likely…