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Australian captain Alyssa Healy is confident her team will be able to overcome the “different challenges” posed by rivals in the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup in the Indian subcontinent, given the depth and strength of her side. The seven-time 50-over World Cup winner will look to defend its title in the eight-team event, being…
Former skipper Dane van Niekerk, who revoked her international retirement earlier this week, is not part of South Africa’s plans for the upcoming Women’s World Cup 2025, coach Mandla Mashimbyi revealed on Friday. “She’s just part of the bigger or broader base of players that we’re trying to bring into our environment. She’s definitely not part…
Zimbabwe all-rounder Kelis Ndhlovu has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect due to an illegal action, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday. “The decision regarding Kelis Ndhlovu of the Zimbabwe women’s team came after an independent assessment confirmed that the left-arm spinner uses an illegal bowling action,” said ICC…
Fine half-centuries from Yastika Bhatia, Radha Yadav and Tanuja Kanwar propelled India A to a thrilling series-clinching two-wicket victory over Australia A after Alyssa Healy’s brilliant knock had set the bar high for the visitors in the second women’s one-dayer on Friday. Following the win, achieved with just one ball to spare, India has taken…
The women’s team of Mysore Warriors for the inaugural Maharani Trophy KSCA T20 2025 in Mysuru on Saturday. | Photo Credit: M.A. SRIRAM The Mysore Warriors women’s team for the inaugural Maharani Trophy KSCA T20 2025 was announced here on Saturday. The event brought together team members, partners, and supporters in celebration of women’s cricket and…
Nepal has been named the host for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier, scheduled to take place from January 12 to February 16 next year. Ten teams will compete for four spots at the main event, which is set to be held in England and Wales later that year. Bangladesh and Ireland have…
For years, India has been trying to perfect the formula to be one of the world’s best cricketing sides. From one ODI World Cup cycle to the next, a new deficiency would emerge for the outfit to tackle. For the longest time, India’s fielding was its Achilles heel. A brittle tail would often derail the…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has pledged more support to Afghanistan’s displaced women’s cricketers to get back to playing. Most were forced into exile when the Taliban regained power in 2021 and then effectively outlawed women from playing sport. Many fled to Australia and held a match—without their official crest—in Melbourne earlier this year. The…
The Indian women’s cricket team, which is in England for a T20I and ODI series, received a rousing welcome at a community gathering at the India House in London. The Indian team and the support staff, led by head coach Amol Muzumdar, gathered on the grounds of the High Commission of India on Saturday evening….
India women’s team has benefitted from a nearly month-long preparatory period in Bengaluru and England, which has helped it acclimatise well to the conditions, all-rounder Deepti Sharma said on Friday. The Indian players underwent a 25-day camp in Bengaluru before arriving in England eight days ahead of their five-match T20I series. They currently lead the…
