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Wareham and Sutherland help Northern Superchargers dominate their opening match against Welsh Fire Australia’s women cricket stars have continued to shine at the start of English cricket’s latest edition of the Hundred, with allrounders Georgia Wareham and Annabel Sutherland the latest to really sparkle. The international duo were in superb form with both bat, ball and in the field for the Australian-powered Northern Superchargers outfit on Thursday, helping the Leeds-based side crush the Welsh Fire by 47 runs at Headingley. Following the brilliant knocks from Grace Harris and Meg Lanning which had kicked off this year’s 100-ball-a-side event at Lord’s, the…
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION The investigation pertains to an incident that reportedly occurred during the Pakistan Shaheens’ recent tour of England © Getty Pakistan batter Haider Ali is embroiled in a criminal investigation in England. It has now emerged that the player was arrested in connection with an alleged case of sexual molestation. Following the development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has placed the player under immediate suspension. He was later released on bail. About three days ago (on August 3), Haider (24), who has played two ODIs and 35 T20Is for Pakistan, was reportedly arrested by the Greater Manchester police at…
Georgia Wareham starred with bat and ball as Northern Superchargers eased past Welsh Fire at Headingley.The Australia international made an unbeaten 29 off 17 balls and then took 2-19 as the Superchargers won by 47 runs. Wareham struck three fours and a six in her late cameo, sharing an unbroken stand of 52 with top scorer Hollie Armitage, who finished on 34 not out.The pair fired their team to 141-4, with Hayley Matthews taking 2-18 for Fire.Wareham then starred in the field as she was involved in the run outs of Sophia Dunkley and Georgia Elwiss before dismissing Jess Jonassen…
Georgia Wareham starred with bat and ball as Northern Superchargers eased past Welsh Fire at Headingley.The Australia international made an unbeaten 29 off 17 balls and then took 2-19 as the Superchargers won by 47 runs. Wareham struck three fours and a six in her late cameo, sharing an unbroken stand of 52 with top scorer Hollie Armitage, who finished on 34 not out.The pair fired their team to 141-4, with Hayley Matthews taking 2-18 for Fire.Wareham then starred in the field as she was involved in the run outs of Sophia Dunkley and Georgia Elwiss, before dismissing Jess Jonassen…
ZIM VS NZ, 2ND TEST – DAY 1 Henry and Foulkes shared nine between them © AFP Matt Henry’s five-wicket haul and a composed four-for from debutant Zakary Foulkes set the tone for a dominant opening day for New Zealand in Bulawayo, as Zimbabwe were bundled out for just 125 in 48.5 overs before the visitors cruised to 174/1 by stumps. Brendan Taylor, returning to Test cricket after over three years, was the only Zimbabwe batter to resist for long with a gritty 44 but his dismissal after lunch triggered a collapse that saw the hosts lose their last six…
Northern Superchargers got off to a flying start in The Hundred 2025 with a one-sided victory against Welsh Fire at Headingley. The team showed early strength in the competition, producing a well-rounded display that left their opponents outplayed. Northern Superchargers got their campaign in The Hundred off to the perfect start with a comprehensive win over Welsh Fire at Headingley. Under the new leadership of former England Women’s Head Coach Lisa Keightley, Superchargers batted first and made 141-4. In reply, Tammy Beaumont’s Welsh Fire were bowled out for just 94, much to the delight of the 7,208 Superchargers fans in…
Cricketer Haider Ali was provisionally suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday due to his involvement in an investigation being carried out by police in the UK, according to a statement. The PCB announced last month that Saud Shakeel would lead an 18-member Pakistan Shaheens squad to tour England from July 17 to August 6 for two three-day and three 50-over matches. Ali was a part of the squad. According to the statement, the PCB was informed about the investigation by the Greater Manchester Police regarding an incident that reportedly took place during the tour. The nature of…
ANDERSON-TENDULKAR TROPHY, 2025 India dropped 23 catches in the series compared to England’s 17 ©Getty India’s recently-concluded Test series against England, a hard-fought 2-2 draw, revealed a compelling narrative of dominance that didn’t always translate onto the scoreboard. Much like Virat Kohli’s post-series comments from 2018, in which he felt India’s performance was better than what the 4-1 scoreline suggested, the 2021-22 and now the 2025 series have both been competitive. This latest encounter saw India’s statistical supremacy pitted against England’s ability to win crucial moments, often aided by luck and unforced errors from the opposition. A 2-2 scoreline meant…
Australian all-rounder and Birmingham Phoenix captain Ellyse Perry has said private investment in The Hundred will allow teams to be innovative and have creative licence about where to take them.The American investment fund Knighthead Capital completed a £40m takeover of Birmingham Phoenix, taking a 49 per cent stake in the team. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the completion of “six strategic partners” for six of the teams in The Hundred, with the remaining two set for formal completion at a later date, which Perry sees as a big positive for the game. Please use Chrome browser for…
Australian all-rounder and Birmingham Phoenix captain Ellyse Perry has said private investment in The Hundred will allow teams to be innovative and have creative licence about where to take them.The American investment fund Knighthead Capital completed a £40m takeover of Birmingham Phoenix, taking a 49 per cent stake in the team. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the completion of “six strategic partners” for six of the teams in The Hundred, with the remaining two set for formal completion at a later date, which Perry sees as a big positive for the game. Please use Chrome browser for…