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ICC WOMENS WORLD CUP 2025 New Zealand were left frustrated after their second washout. © Getty Sophie Devine, the New Zealand skipper, expressed frustration at the scheduling of the ongoing World Cup matches after New Zealand’s match against Pakistan was washed out due to rain on Saturday. Only 25 overs of play was possible in Colombo before rain ensured no further action took place. New Zealand had their noses ahead in the contest against Pakistan after putting them in to bat and reducing them to 92 for 5. However, for the second time in the ongoing tournament, rain ensured no…
INDIA TOUR OF AUSTRALIA, 2025 This will be Gill’s first assignment as the new ODI captain. © Getty It was the only time Shubman Gill uncrossed his arms in the 10 or so minutes he stood addressing the media on the Matilda Bay waterfront. And it came at the very end of his press conference on the eve of the first ODI. After having spent all that while with his hands tightly folded across his chest, he let them drop before casually slipping them into his pockets. It was also the first time on Saturday afternoon that the new India…
New Zealand’s Women’s Cricket World Cup clash against Pakistan was abandoned due to rain at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.The result meant that both teams shared the points, confirming South Africa’s qualification for the semi-finals after their fourth consecutive win, which came against Sri Lanka on Friday. New Zealand still remain in fifth place on the World Cup table with four points from five matches while Pakistan, still searching for their first win, remain at the bottom. Twitter This content is provided by Twitter, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this…
ICC WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2025 India have lost 15 wickets to left-arm spinners in four games in the ongoing world cup ©Getty At the end of her 90-minute batting session in the just-inaugurated indoor nets at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, Jemimah Rodrigues walked out to the main ground, more than half of which was entirely under the covers following a sudden drizzle on Friday evening. With a throwdown specialist in tow, she headed straight into the open nets at India’s allotted practice pitches in one corner. The mini session far exceeded the original ask she made for about 10…
ICC WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2025 Two scrappy wins followed by two crushing defeats have already pushed India towards a mid-table scuffle © Getty India’s critical World Cup 2025 clash against England carries more than just points; and is laced with subplots that can define both their campaigns. For starters, the leadership group rekindles memories of what was a successful alliance at WPL until March. Harmanpreet Kaur, coach Charlotte Edwards, and vice-captain Nat Sciver-Brunt – once the tactical braintrust behind Mumbai Indians’ success in the formative years of the league – now find themselves split on the opposite camps of a…
Charlotte Edwards has vowed England’s “best cricket” is yet to come ahead of their World Cup showdown with co-hosts India on Sunday.England were indebted to the Colombo rain on Wednesday after Pakistan ripped through their top order to reduce them to 79-7. Wet weather in the Sri Lankan capital halted Pakistan’s pursuit of 113 for victory after just 6.1 overs as England stretched their unbeaten start to the tournament to five games.After four wins and a no result, just two more points are required for England to book their ticket to the semi-finals – and Edwards has her sights set…
INDIA TOUR OF AUSTRALIA, 2025 Nitish Kumar Reddy is back in Perth, standing on the verge of a possible ODI debut ©Getty Life may be coming full circle for Nitish Kumar Reddy, tipped to be the next big all-rounder in Indian cricket if he lives up to the promise, potential, and expectations. It began in Perth, where he was thrown in at the deep end – left to swim on his own in a Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, his debut game. And here he is again, standing on the verge of a possible ODI debut at the very venue – Optus…
Australia’s chair of selectors George Bailey is “hopeful” captain Pat Cummins will play a “major part” in this winter’s Ashes series against England.Cummins has not played since July because of a back injury and suggested last week that he was likely to miss the series opener at Perth’s Optus Stadium from November 21. There has been no update on the 32-year-old’s condition since but, speaking on Saturday, Bailey said of Cummins’ fitness: “It’s progressing. He’s building up. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Cummins revealed last week that he was struggling to be fit in time…
Afghanistan have pulled out of a T20 international tri-series in Pakistan next month after the deaths of three local cricketers.The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said the deaths were due to military strikes amid ongoing cross-border tensions between the two nations.Pakistan and Afghanistan extended a 48-hour truce amid peace talks on Friday, reported Reuters, after clashes that have killed dozens.Afghanistan were poised to play Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the tri-series between November 17 and 29 with two league-stage games scheduled between Afghanistan and Pakistan.The ACB said in a statement: “The ACB considers this a great loss for Afghanistan’s sports community,…
ENGLAND TOUR OF NEW ZEALAND 2025 England managed 153/6 with the bat © Getty The first T20I between New Zealand and England at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, was washed out by rain. Play was set to resume for New Zealand’s chase of 154 at 21:18 local time, but persistent showers that lasted until 22:10 ensured that not even a five-over second innings was possible and forced the officials to call off the game. Earlier, England’s innings had been built under tricky early-season conditions. The pitch offered some lateral movement and was on the slower side, making stroke-making challenging. England, who were…