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T20 World Cup: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt admitted her side was outplayed by a more experienced Australian team after the hosts went down by seven wickets in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord's on Sunday, but said there was still plenty for England to be proud of after an impressive tournament. Sciver-Brunt led from the front with an unbeaten 58 off 53 balls to help England post 150/4 after being put into bat. However, Australia chased down the target comfortably in 17.1 overs, with Beth Mooney scoring a match-winning 64 and sharing a 100-run partnership with Phoebe Litchfield to secure a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title. Hugely disappointed. We've had such a great competition up to this point. We were outplayed today by a class Australian side that used their experience in a huge final, Sciver-Brunt said after the match. The England skipper felt the toss played a role but admitted her team fell short of a competitive total on a surface that was not easy for batting. Ideally I'd have won the toss, and we'd be bowling first. But we were short of a par score on that wicket. It felt tricky to gain momentum with the bat. I guess when the pressure's on, their bowlers hit their areas, she said. Sciver-Brunt was also full of praise for Australia's Player of the Match Beth Mooney, whose 64 off 49 balls took the game away from England. Beth Mooney was superb, a brilliant innings today as well, she added. Asked whether she expected Australia to attack from the outset during the chase, Sciver-Brunt said it was always part of the defending champions' approach. Yeah, absolutely. They've got a powerful lineup with the bat, she said. Despite the disappointment of losing the final, Sciver-Brunt praised the effort and unity shown by the England squad throughout the tournament. Yeah, absolutely. They've got a powerful lineup with the bat, she said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England finished runners-up after an impressive campaign, while Sciver-Brunt ended the tournament on a personal high with a half-century in the final after also scoring a fifty in the semifinal, becoming the first England player to achieve the feat in both knockout matches of a Women's T20 World Cup. Article Source: IANS
T20 World Cup: Beth Mooney credited Australia's positive approach in the powerplay and the support from Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll after her match-winning knock guided the team to a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title with a seven-wicket victory over England at Lord's on Sunday. Mooney was named both the Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament after finishing as the competition's leading run-scorer with 259 runs. In the final, the experienced opener struck a composed 64 off 49 balls, hitting 10 fours, as Australia comfortably chased down England's target of 151 in 17.1 overs. Reflecting on Australia's latest World Cup triumph, Mooney said the team was grateful simply to have reached the final after falling short in the previous two ICC tournaments. Just happy to be here. I think it's been pretty well documented we haven't quite made it this far in the last two ICC events. I just woke up this morning pretty grateful we made it this far, she said. Mooney also made important contributions behind the stumps, including the stumping of England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge. She acknowledged the role of Australia's coaching staff in helping her regain confidence with the gloves during the tournament. I warmed up into the tournament. At the start I was a bit rusty, but I got some great support from our coaching staff with Dan Kiley, Shell, the boys and Sean McLeod. I've had plenty of help along the way. I can't take too much credit. It's been really nice to have some consistency with the gloves and to play a role in the field as well, she said. Speaking about standing up to the stumps for the bowlers, Mooney said it was a tactical decision taken together with the bowling group. It's obviously a conversation that happens between me and the bowlers. I'm more than happy to do what they tell me to. It's their plans and their job to execute, and thankfully they back me to clean up anything that goes a bit awry. We were umming and ahing about that review off Dan, but we got there in the end, she added. Mooney also explained the batting approach that helped Australia dominate the chase. After Georgia Voll's quick start, Phoebe Litchfield's aggressive innings of 48 from 33 balls ensured Australia stayed ahead of the required rate before the pair added a decisive 100-run partnership. It's obviously a conversation that happens between me and the bowlers. I'm more than happy to do what they tell me to. It's their plans and their job to execute, and thankfully they back me to clean up anything that goes a bit awry. We were umming and ahing about that review off Dan, but we got there in the end, she added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Earlier, England posted 150/4 after captain Nat Sciver-Brunt remained unbeaten on 58 and Freya Kemp made an unbeaten 44. However, Mooney's ninth Women's T20 World Cup fifty, coupled with Litchfield's fluent innings, ensured Australia chased down the target with 17 balls to spare to lift the trophy for a record seventh time. Article Source: IANS
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Women's T20 WC: Mooney Stars As Australia Crush England To Lift Record-extending Seventh Title
T20 World Cup: Australia underlined their dominance in women's cricket once again as opener Beth Mooney and youngster Phoebe Litchfield shared a match-winning 100-run partnership to guide the six-time champions to a commanding seven-wicket victory over England in the final of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. Chasing 151, Australia reached the target in just 17.1 overs to lift a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title. The triumph added to Australia's previous title-winning campaigns in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023, giving them two separate hat-tricks of consecutive championships and further strengthening their position as the most successful team in the history of the tournament. Chasing a competitive target of 151, Australia began cautiously, managing only six runs in the opening over with just one boundary. Opener Georgia Voll then looked to change the momentum in the second over, striking a couple of boundaries before Lauren Bell struck back on the fifth ball of the over. Voll was clean bowled after scoring nine off six deliveries, giving England an early breakthrough. Phoebe Litchfield walked in at No. 3 and immediately looked comfortable at the crease, hitting a boundary off the very first ball she faced. At the other end, Beth Mooney settled quickly before launching the counterattack. She found the boundary once in the third over and followed it up with three fours in the fourth over to put England's bowlers under pressure. Litchfield matched her senior partner's intent by smashing a four and a six in the fifth over as Australia quickly shifted the momentum in their favour. Although Linsey Smith bowled an economical sixth over, Australia still raced to 62/1 at the end of the powerplay. The scoring rate did not slow after the fielding restrictions. Mooney and Litchfield continued to rotate the strike smartly while ensuring at least one boundary came almost every over. Their positive approach steadily took Australia closer to another world title. The 10th over proved particularly costly for England as Lauren Bell conceded 11 runs, allowing Australia to move to 98/1 at the halfway mark of the chase with the target firmly within reach. Mooney brought up her half-century with a single in the 13th over, registering her ninth score of fifty or more in Women's T20 World Cup history to equal Nat Sciver-Brunt's record. England finally ended the century partnership on the last ball of the 13th over when Charlie Dean clean bowled Litchfield. The young batter narrowly missed out on a deserved half-century, departing for 48 after striking four fours and two sixes. Their 100-run stand became the second-highest partnership in the history of a Women's T20 World Cup final, behind the partnership between Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor in the 2016 final in Kolkata. Despite losing her partner, Mooney ensured there would be no late twist. She struck three boundaries in the following over as Australia's victory became a mere formality, with only 22 runs required from the final six overs. Ellyse Perry, after a quiet start, joined the party by hitting a boundary in the 15th over as Australia closed in on the target. England managed one final breakthrough when Sophie Ecclestone trapped Mooney leg before wicket after a successful review. Mooney's outstanding knock of 64 from 49 balls included 10 boundaries and had already taken the game away from the hosts. Perry then received a reprieve in the next over when Ecclestone was unable to complete a difficult catch cleanly. The experienced all-rounder remained unbeaten on 13 as Australia crossed the finish line with 17 balls to spare to seal another memorable World Cup triumph. Earlier, England recovered well after a difficult start to post 150/4, thanks to an unbeaten 58 from captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and an equally important unbeaten 44 from Freya Kemp. After being asked to bat first, England lost Amy Jones and Danni Wyatt-Hodge inside the powerplay before Alice Capsey briefly counterattacked with 23 from 20 balls. Australia continued to strike at regular intervals, with Heather Knight also falling cheaply. Sciver-Brunt then anchored the innings with a composed knock, rotating the strike effectively before accelerating in the closing overs. Kemp provided the perfect support, adding quick runs during the death overs as the unbeaten pair lifted England to what appeared to be a competitive total. Sciver-Brunt's 58 not out from 53 balls, featuring five boundaries, also made her the first England player to score a half-century in both the semifinal and the final of a Women's T20 World Cup. Kemp remained unbeaten on 44 from 28 deliveries, hitting four fours and a six. Sciver-Brunt then anchored the innings with a composed knock, rotating the strike effectively before accelerating in the closing overs. Kemp provided the perfect support, adding quick runs during the death overs as the unbeaten pair lifted England to what appeared to be a competitive total. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: England 150/4 in 20 overs (Nat Sciver-Brunt 58*, Freya Kemp 44*, Alice Capsey 23; Lucy Hamilton 1-19, Kim Garth 1-20) lost to Australia in 153/5 in 17.1 overs (Beth Mooney 64, Phoebe Litchfield 48; Sophie Ecclestone 1-24, Charlotte Dean 1-28) by 7 wickets. Article Source: IANS
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T20 World Cup: England batter Alice Capsey believes her side's total of 150/4 is a brilliant score in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final against Australia at Lord's, crediting captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and Freya Kemp for showing exactly how to bat on a challenging surface. England recovered well after early setbacks to post 150/4 in their 20 overs, thanks to an unbeaten 58 off 53 balls from Sciver-Brunt and a quickfire 44 not out off 28 deliveries from Kemp. The pair stitched together an unbeaten stand to guide the hosts to what Capsey felt was a highly competitive total under the pressure of a World Cup final. I think that score of 150 is brilliant. The way Nat and Kempy went about their business there at the end was outstanding. And I think it showed how to play on that pitch. To do that under the high pressure of the final was great, Capsey said after England completed their innings. Capsey herself contributed 23 off 20 balls after England had slipped to 39/2 in the powerplay. She struck two fours and a six before being clean bowled by Australia captain Sophie Molineux while attempting a reverse sweep. The right-hander also expressed confidence in England's bowling attack, saying disciplined bowling would be the key to defending the total. I think when you bowl good lines and lengths, it was pretty tricky. The bowlers all have their plans and already had their plans for their match-ups. We look forward to watching our bowlers go out there and do their thing today, she said. The right-hander also expressed confidence in England's bowling attack, saying disciplined bowling would be the key to defending the total. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It's amazing. Just trying to take it all in, I guess. Half of the job is done now, and we're just looking forward to getting out there as a group and putting on hopefully a show for that second half. Then we can really enjoy this Lord's crowd hopefully at the end, she added. Article Source: IANS
Captain Nat Sciver: Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt produced a calm and composed unbeaten half-century, while Freya Kemp played a valuable late innings of 44 not out to help England recover from early setbacks and post a competitive 150/4 in 20 overs against Australia in the final of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. After Australia won the toss and opted to bowl, England found it difficult to get going. Kim Garth bowled with excellent control in the opening over, conceding just seven runs and keeping the batters under pressure. Australia struck early in the second over when youngster Lucy Hamilton made an immediate impact. Amy Jones tried to guide the ball but only managed to edge it to Georgia Voll at short third. Jones departed for six off six deliveries, giving Australia an early breakthrough. Following the early wicket, captain Sciver-Brunt joined Danni Wyatt-Hodge in the middle and focused on rebuilding the innings. The England skipper rotated the strike well and found the boundary twice in the fifth over to ease some of the pressure. However, just as the partnership was beginning to settle, Australia struck again. Annabel Sutherland induced a faint edge from Wyatt-Hodge, who was caught after scoring eight runs from nine balls. England were once again pushed on the back foot. With two wickets down, England finished the powerplay at 39/2 after six overs. Alice Capsey then joined her captain and began cautiously before shifting gears. She took on Ashleigh Gardner in the ninth over, striking two boundaries and a six to inject momentum into the innings. The partnership looked promising, but Australia broke through again in the 10th over. Captain Sophie Molineux clean bowled Capsey, who attempted a reverse sweep but completely missed the ball. Capsey made 23 from 20 deliveries, leaving England at 68/3 after 10 overs. England suffered another setback in the following over when Kim Garth trapped the experienced Heather Knight in front of the stumps. Knight managed just two runs from six balls as Australia tightened their grip on the contest. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Sciver-Brunt remained composed and continued to anchor the innings. She rotated the strike effectively and ensured England did not lose further momentum. At the other end, Freya Kemp played the perfect supporting role before accelerating in the closing overs. Kemp hit her first boundary in the 13th over and added another at the start of the 16th. She then found the fence once again in the same over as England crossed 100 and reached 105/4 after 15 overs. Sciver-Brunt also stepped up the scoring rate, striking a boundary off the very first ball of the 16th over against Molineux. She reached her half-century in 45 balls with a single in the 18th over. In the process, she became the first England player to score a fifty in both the semifinal and the final of a Women's T20 World Cup. The England captain remained unbeaten on 58 from 53 balls, an innings that included five boundaries. Kemp provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 44 off just 28 deliveries, hitting four fours and a six as the pair guided England to 150/4 from their 20 overs. Sciver-Brunt also stepped up the scoring rate, striking a boundary off the very first ball of the 16th over against Molineux. She reached her half-century in 45 balls with a single in the 18th over. In the process, she became the first England player to score a fifty in both the semifinal and the final of a Women's T20 World Cup. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: England 150/4 in 20 overs (Nat Sciver-Brunt 58*, Freya Kemp 44*, Alice Capsey 23;Lucy Hamilton 1-19, Kim Garth 1-20) against Australia Article Source: IANS
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T20 World Cup: Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord's Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Both teams have not made any changes to their playing XI. The high-stakes encounter marks the fourth time these two cricketing powerhouses will contest the tournament's summit clash, having previously met in the 2012, 2014, and 2018 finals all won by Australia. Six-time champions Australia enter the title decider as firm favourites after maintaining a flawless tournament record with six consecutive victories. Led by Sophie Molineux, who took over the captaincy following Alyssa Healys retirement in March, Australia entered the final with a commanding eight-wicket win over the West Indies at The Oval. The Nat Sciver-Brunt-led side are aiming to capture their second T20 World Cup crown, and repeat their historic triumph from the inaugural edition at this very venue back in 2009. Under a revamped coaching setup led by Charlotte Edwards, this refreshed England lineup looks to break a three-year jinx against Australia, who have dominated recent head-to-head encounters with eight successive wins across formats. After winning the toss, Australia skipper Sophie Molineux said, We're going to have a bowl. Beautiful day, want to put pressure on them early. Don't think the pitch will change too much. No changes. Pez (Perry) pulled up well after the training yesterday. Special day. The girls got a couple of days off. Started training the last couple of days. After losing the toss, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said, Was going to bowl as well. It's a fresh wicket - runs on the board in the final is no bad thing. We're unchanged. Will be silly on me not to lean on that experience. One more run than the opposition, I suppose. Playing XIs: After losing the toss, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said, Was going to bowl as well. It's a fresh wicket - runs on the board in the final is no bad thing. We're unchanged. Will be silly on me not to lean on that experience. One more run than the opposition, I suppose. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Australia: Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney(wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux(c), Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton Article Source: IANS
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Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Table-toppers Bengaluru Blasters continued their dominant run in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 after thrashing Mysore Warriors by eight wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday. The clinical victory, which marked Bengaluru's eighth win of the season, was fashioned by pacer Nischith N Rao's splendid four-wicket haul and an unbeaten half-century from Krishnan Shrijith. Chasing a modest target of 149, Bengaluru overhauled the total in just 14.4 overs with 32 balls to spare. Openers Bhuvan Mohan Raju (10) and Rohan Patil (34 off 15) provided a blistering start by hammering 47 runs in a mere 3.3 overs. Though both openers were dismissed within the powerplay, Shrijith and Samit Dravid took control of the chase. The duo stitched together an unbroken match-winning partnership to deny Mysore any further breakthroughs. Shrijith anchored the chase with a well-compiled 57 not out off 37 balls, studded with six boundaries, while Dravid hit an unbeaten 40 off 25 deliveries, smashing three sixes and a four. With this win, Bengaluru have consolidated their top spot, moving to 16 points from nine matches, after having already secured a berth in Qualifier 1. Meanwhile, the Warriors languish at fourth place with seven points from nine games, thus intensifying the battle for the remaining playoffs positions. Earlier, electing to bowl, Bengaluru put on a disciplined bowling display to skittle out Warriors for 148 in 19.4 overs. Rao led the wreckage with figures of 4-34, blowing away the top-order to leave the Warriors tottering at 36/3 inside the powerplay. K P Karthikeya offered some resistance by hitting 36, before Manoj Bhandage provided a late counter-attack, smashing a quickfire 38 off just 17 balls, laced with three boundaries and as many sixes. Bhandage paired up with Abhishek Prabhakar (11) for a brisk 38-run eighth-wicket stand to push the score past the 140-mark. Earlier, electing to bowl, Bengaluru put on a disciplined bowling display to skittle out Warriors for 148 in 19.4 overs. Rao led the wreckage with figures of 4-34, blowing away the top-order to leave the Warriors tottering at 36/3 inside the powerplay. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: Mysore Warriors 148 all out in 19.4 overs (Manoj Bhandage 38, K P Karthikeya 36; Nischith N Rao 4-34, Shubhang Hegde 2-19) lost to Bengaluru Blasters 150/2 in 14.4 overs (Krishnan Shrijith 57 not out, Samit Dravid 40 not out) by eight wickets. Article Source: IANS
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Telangana District Cricketers Call TG20 League As Perfect Launchpad For Local Talent
Anvita Khammam Aces: Telanganas district cricketers on Sunday have termed the TG20 league as a long-awaited professional platform to showcase their skills alongside established first-class players. The ongoing tournament has a mandate for the inclusion of talented players from the district in every squad. Hyderabad E-Champions all-rounder Ganesh Gadugu, who has been a standout performer for the unbeaten table-toppers with 212 runs in six matches, described the league as a game-changer. We get to prove ourselves as district players and compete alongside some of the best players in the state. We have been waiting for a platform like this for many years. TG20 has created opportunities for district players to showcase their talent and prove themselves, he said in a statement by the tournament. Anvita Khammam Aces batter G Sai Krishna Reddy, who has amassed 172 runs in five innings at a striking rate of 163.81, emphasized the immense exposure the tournament offers to players from smaller regions. TG20 is a really big platform to showcase our skills. Playing alongside experienced first-class cricketers and performing in front of them is a big achievement. If we continue to perform consistently on platforms like this, it can take us to greater heights, he shared. Palamuru Strikers bowler Mohammad Afreedi Ahmed noted that the tournament has significantly accelerated his cricketing development and understanding of the game. I am gaining a lot of experience through TG20. I am learning every day, whether it is fielding, understanding match situations or improving my overall game. It is a very good tournament for youngsters and a great platform for district players like us, he said. Ranga Reddy Risers fast bowler T. Arun Kumar, the first cricketer from Gadwal district to represent Hyderabad in state cricket, stated that Telangana's local talent finally has the exposure it lacked for years. For district players, this league is extremely important. We had been waiting for an opportunity like this for the last four years. Other states had similar leagues, but now Telangana has one too. This year we finally got that chance, and TG20 has given us the exposure we never had before, he stated. Ranga Reddy Risers fast bowler T. Arun Kumar, the first cricketer from Gadwal district to represent Hyderabad in state cricket, stated that Telangana's local talent finally has the exposure it lacked for years. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It has been a really good experience. This is a very good tournament and if we prove ourselves here, it gives us the confidence to compete at a much higher level. I am very happy to be part of such a big tournament, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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Dear Amir Bhai: Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan congratulated Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt on their wedding, sharing a heartfelt message on social media after attending the couple's intimate ceremony on Sunday. Pathan, who was among the guests at the wedding, also shared a video of Aamir dancing during the celebrations. In his post, the former all-rounder wrote, Dear Amir Bhai & Gauri, Heartiest congratulations on your wedding! Wishing you both a lifetime of love, happiness, laughter, and togetherness. May Allah bless your beautiful journey with endless joy and countless blessings. So happy for you both, congratulations once again! Aamir and Gauri tied the knot in a private ceremony attended by close family members and friends. The actor's children, Junaid Khan, Ira Khan and Azad Rao Khan, were present on the occasion. The couple opted for traditional outfits in shades of cream and beige. A photograph shared by Aamir's publicist showed the newlyweds signing the marriage documents in the presence of their loved ones. Several well-known personalities attended the ceremony despite heavy rain in Mumbai, including filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, actor-comedian Vir Das and politician Raj Thackeray. This is Aamir's third marriage. He was previously married to Reena Dutta, with whom he has two children, Junaid and Ira. After their separation, he married filmmaker Kiran Rao in 2005. The former couple have a son, Azad Rao Khan, and announced their separation in 2021. Several well-known personalities attended the ceremony despite heavy rain in Mumbai, including filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, actor-comedian Vir Das and politician Raj Thackeray. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Gauri, who has worked in the fashion and beauty industry before becoming associated with Aamir Khan Productions, has reportedly known the actor for more than two decades before the two began their relationship. Article Source: IANS
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Aaqib Nabi Dar: Tall pacer Gurnoor Brar picked a ten-wicket match haul as he propelled India A to a comprehensive ten-wicket victory over Sri Lanka A in the second unofficial Test and sealed the two-match series 1-0 here on Sunday. Brar dismantled the hosts batting line-up to register career-best match figures of 10-145 - backing up his four-wicket haul in the first innings with a lethal six-wicket burst in the second essay. Resuming from a commanding 541/8, India As innings had a swift end when left-arm spinner Keshara Nuwantha completed his five-wicket haul by removing Yash Thakur and Ruturaj Gaikwad did not return to bat after retiring hurt on the previous day. Armed with a massive 177-run first-innings lead, Brar, alongside pacers Aaqib Nabi Dar and Thakur, reduced the hosts to a precarious 49/4 within the first 11 overs. Sri Lanka A's solitary resistance came from Ashen Bandara, who counter-attacked with a brisk, 86-ball 87, laced with 11 boundaries and two maximums. He anchored a crucial 70-run stand with Anjala Bandara to briefly delay the inevitable. But Brar returned for his second spell to break the partnership, dismissing both set batsmen in quick succession to leave the hosts reeling at 141/06. Brar later wiped out the tail to claim his maiden six-for, while off-spinner Saransh Jain chipped in with two scalps to bowl out Sri Lanka A for 209. Armed with a massive 177-run first-innings lead, Brar, alongside pacers Aaqib Nabi Dar and Thakur, reduced the hosts to a precarious 49/4 within the first 11 overs. Sri Lanka A's solitary resistance came from Ashen Bandara, who counter-attacked with a brisk, 86-ball 87, laced with 11 boundaries and two maximums. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: Sri Lanka A 366 and 209 (Ashen Bandara 87; Gurnoor Brar 6-68, Saransh Jain 2-66) lost to India A 543/9 declared and 36 for no loss (B Sai Sudharsan 25 not out, Aman Mokhade 11 not out) by ten wickets Article Source: IANS
India Pacer Jasprit Bumrah Seen Training With Red-ball Ahead Of Gruelling Schedule
ODI World Cup: India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was seen bowling with the red ball at his practice session in Ahmedabad, signalling his preparation for the upcoming gruelling. The pace spearhead shared pictures of his intense training session, including bowling with the red SG ball, on his Instagram account on Sunday, even as his team-mates from the Gujarat domestic set-up watched on. In the last few days, Bumrah has been training with his domestic team-mates like Chintan Gaja at the Gujarat College ground after a brief post-IPL break. Bumrah has been rested from the T20I series against Ireland and England, but is scheduled to play in the three-match series against England starting on July 14 in Birmingham, and is followed by games in Cardiff (July 16) and Lords (July 19). The ODI series in England will be the first time Bumrah will be seen in the 50-over format since the 2023 ODI World Cup final. After that, Bumrah missed out on playing in ODIs due to workload management reasons. He was also rested from the one-off home Test and three ODIs against Afghanistan in June, but will feature in the Asian Games mens T20 cricket games in Japan in September. From a red-ball perspective, Bumrahs services will be much needed when India plays a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to be held from August 15 to 27, with matches at Galle and Colombo. The ODI series in England will be the first time Bumrah will be seen in the 50-over format since the 2023 ODI World Cup final. After that, Bumrah missed out on playing in ODIs due to workload management reasons. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In Tests, Bumrah has picked 234 wickets in 52 matches, while taking 149 scalps in 89 ODI games. The Test tour of Sri Lanka will be the first time Bumrah will play red-ball games in the island nation. Article Source: IANS
Bishnoi Needs To Add Variety, Batters Have Started To Figure Him Out, Says Jaffer
Indian Premier League: Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi needs to urgently reinvent his game, pointing out that batters in international cricket have started reading his bowling because of his high speed and lack of sharp turn. Bishnoi's expensive 17th over, where he conceded 29 runs, including bowling three backfoot no-balls, proved to be the turning point as England snatched an improbable four-wicket victory against India in the second T20I at Old Trafford, Manchester on Saturday. In all, Bishnoi returned with figures of 0-60 in four overs as England took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. I mean, I feel that once batters get used to Ravi Bishnoi, it becomes easier to face him. He bowls at almost 100 km/h, and at that pace, his leg-spin doesnt turn a great deal. Most of the time, its either a topspinner or hes trying something different. But eventually theres a certain pace to his bowling. He also bowls the googly, but it seems that batters have started to figure out how to play him, Jaffer said on his YouTube channel on Sunday. The domestic batting legend, who recently signed as a mentor for the Hyderabad team on a two-year contract, also highlighted how Bishnoi lost his place in his franchise Rajasthan Royals playing eleven during the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) season due to a dip in effectiveness. We saw this in the IPL as well. Rajasthan Royals didnt play him much. They gave him opportunities in the initial matches, and he did reasonably well, but after that they left him out and played Yash Raj Punja instead. So, I think Ravi Bishnoi needs to make a few changes to his game if he wants to remain successful. Otherwise, if he continues to bowl at the same pace and batters get accustomed to him, it becomes quite easy for them to face him, he added. With an abundance of spin-bowling talent emerging from the IPL and domestic circuits, Jaffer reminded that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee have plenty of alternative options to look at if Bishnoi fails to come good. So, I think Ravi Bishnoi needs to make a few changes to his game if he wants to remain successful. Otherwise, if he continues to bowl at the same pace and batters get accustomed to him, it becomes quite easy for them to face him, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score You back young players and give them opportunities to see whether they can succeed at ICC events and whether you can build your team around them. Ultimately, the selectors will take that call. Ravi Bishnoi is a good bowler, but I feel he needs to add a bit more variety to his bowling, Jaffer concluded. Article Source: IANS
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Kirti Azad Seeks Answers From BCCI, Raises Voice Against Adult Ads During IND-ENG Telecast
Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad: Former India cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad has questioned the broadcast of an alleged adult advertisement during the second T20I between India and England at Old Trafford, urging the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to examine the matter. Azad, who also posted about the issue on social media during the match, said the presence of such advertisements during a game watched by millions of children raised serious concerns and warned that he would take up the issue in Parliament if necessary. Elaborating on his concerns, Azad said cricket's massive family audience made the issue particularly significant, arguing that children should not be exposed to such content during live sporting events. This is an adult advertisement. Children watch the match with their parents. They are children under 16 years old. In this country, cricket is considered a religion. When I was watching it, 44 crore people were watching it, and an adult advertisement appeared during the match, Azad told IANS. The former all-rounder said such advertisements often leave parents in an uncomfortable position while prompting questions from children who may not understand the context. Parents don't know where to look, and children don't understand it. They ask what it is. What effect will it have on their minds? This is a very big question, and the BCCI should answer it. How are they allowing all this? he questioned. Azad also asked why such advertisements were being aired when promotions related to alcohol and tobacco remain prohibited. Alcohol and cigarette advertisements are all banned, and they should be. So why adult advertisements? And that too between overs. I raise a big question over its validity, he said. Parents don't know where to look, and children don't understand it. They ask what it is. What effect will it have on their minds? This is a very big question, and the BCCI should answer it. How are they allowing all this? he questioned. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Sharing his objection on X during the match, Azad had called on the BCCI to take note of what he described as an inappropriate advertisement during the live telecast. He wrote, Children are watching live the international T20 match between India and England being played at Old Trafford. Isnt it a shame that an adult advertisement for Durex comes on the screen @BCCI to take note. Article Source: IANS
Ahead Of England-Australia Final, Jay Shah Hails Record-shattering Success Of Women's T20 WC
T20 World Cup: Ahead of the high-octane final between England and Australia, International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah has hailed the ongoing 2026 Women's T20 World Cup as a record-shattering success, saying that it has emerged as the biggest edition of the tournament in on-ground attendance and viewership. The title clash between the two cricketing powerhouses is scheduled to take place at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. We had ambitions for this #T20WorldCup to be the biggest ever, and with record-breaking crowds and huge viewership across the globe on TV and digital, we have achieved that, wrote Shah on his X account. Looking forward to the blockbuster finale, Shah extended his greetings to both teams. Best of luck to England and Australia, who will no doubt put on a great contest in the Final at Lord's, he added. The high-stakes encounter marks the fourth time Australia and England have contested in the tournament's summit clash, having previously met in the 2012, 2014, and 2018 finals, which were all won by Australia. Six-time champions Australia enter the title decider as firm favourites after having a run of six consecutive victories. Led by Sophie Molineux, who took over the captaincy following Alyssa Healys retirement in March, Australia entered the final with a commanding eight-wicket win over the West Indies at The Oval. The high-stakes encounter marks the fourth time Australia and England have contested in the tournament's summit clash, having previously met in the 2012, 2014, and 2018 finals, which were all won by Australia. Also Read: Live Cricket Score At the title clash, global music icons Rita Ora and Clean Bandit will perform in a star-studded closing ceremony of the tenth edition of the tournament. Article Source: IANS
Sooryavanshi Is Going To Win A Lot Of Hearts, Sky Is The Limit: Parthiv Patel
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has all the ingredients to enjoy a long and successful international career after the teenager made a historic debut for India in the second T20I against England in Manchester. While the 15-year-old scored 14 runs on debut, Parthiv said the occasion was far bigger than the numbers on the scoreboard and backed the youngster to justify the enormous expectations surrounding him. He described Sooryavanshi's maiden international appearance as a landmark moment, not only because of his age but also as the youngest player to represent India in international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record. The whole cricketing world was waiting for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut. He got his chance here in Manchester against England at the age of 15, becoming the youngest player ever to debut for India, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record. This is a huge moment, Parthiv told JioStar. Reflecting on the emotions associated with an international debut, Patel said every cricketer dreams of wearing the India jersey and believes Sooryavanshi will cherish the experience despite a modest return with the bat. As a player, you dream of representing your country. And when it happens, it is a surreal feeling. Talking about his knock, he played some good shots and missed a few too, but that's fine. I'm not worried about the 14 runs he managed to score, he added. The former wicketkeeper also pointed to one particular stroke during the innings as evidence of the teenager's immense promise, saying the left-hander had already offered a glimpse of the talent that has generated widespread excitement. As a player, you dream of representing your country. And when it happens, it is a surreal feeling. Talking about his knock, he played some good shots and missed a few too, but that's fine. I'm not worried about the 14 runs he managed to score, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score We all saw that flick shot off Jofra Archer; we know what he is capable of. The sky is the limit for him. He is going to score a lot of runs and win a lot of hearts. It's rare to see a player carry so many expectations, but Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has done exactly that, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Those Two No-balls Changed Everything, Says Parthiv Patel On India's Defeat In 2nd T20I
Parthiv Patel: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes Ravi Bishnoi's costly 17th over proved to be the turning point in India's defeat to England in the second T20I in Manchester, while also backing the team's bowling decisions and hailing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's record-breaking international debut. Reflecting on the match, Parthiv said the two no-balls bowled by Bishnoi shifted momentum decisively in England's favour by allowing Jacob Bethell to play with complete freedom. He pointed to the dramatic change in Bethell's approach after the over, explaining that the free hits removed the pressure that had built during the left-hander's slow start. Batters take one delivery to get out, and bowlers have five more deliveries to come back after a six. So, you look at that 17th over from Ravi Bishnoi and the transformation in Jacob Bethell's innings, the switch in his batting intent happened because of the freedom he got from the no-ball, to go after the ball without worrying about losing your wicket, Parthiv told JioStar. He noted that Bethell had struggled to accelerate before the momentum swung. Before that over, Bethell was struggling at 37 off 33 balls. He was finding it hard to accelerate. But those two no-balls changed everything. They released the pressure and gave him the license to attack. While acknowledging that conceding boundaries is part of T20 cricket, Parthiv said the no-balls made the task considerably easier for the batter. This is something Ravi Bishnoi will want to work on. Getting hit for runs is part of the game. But when a no-ball gives the batter a free hit, it becomes easier to play without accountability because you don't get out; you only get the runs. That over turned the match in England's favour, he added. Questions were also raised over India's decision not to use all-rounder Shivam Dube with the ball, but Parthiv felt stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer managed his resources sensibly. The situation of the game matters. You try to use your sixth bowler, Shivam Dube, to get through a couple of overs. But when the game demands wickets, that is when you go back to your main bowlers, Parthiv stated. While acknowledging that conceding boundaries is part of T20 cricket, Parthiv said the no-balls made the task considerably easier for the batter. This is something Ravi Bishnoi will want to work on. Getting hit for runs is part of the game. But when a no-ball gives the batter a free hit, it becomes easier to play without accountability because you don't get out; you only get the runs. That over turned the match in England's favour, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He also suggested India could consider strengthening their pace attack for the remaining matches of the series, saying, I thought 190 was a par score on this pitch. But when you are playing in England, with bigger boundaries, the slower deliveries and bouncers come into play. So maybe an extra seamer could help India in the next game. Article Source: IANS
Babar Azam to captain Pakistan on West Indies and England Test tours
Pakistan will play the first of two Tests against the West Indies in Tarouba, Trinidad, from July 25. The second begins in Port-of-Spain from August 2.
Pakistan drop Shaheen, Hasan and Noman for West Indies and England Tests
Saud Shakeel has been left out of the West Indies tour because of fitness issues, but Pakistan are expecting him to be back for the Tests in England
Babar Returns As Test Captain As Pakistan Name Squads For West Indies, England Tours
Brian Lara Cricket Academy: Pakistan have handed Babar Azam the Test captaincy once again while announcing their squads for the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England, marking the former skipper's return to leadership after he stepped away from the role in 2023. The Pakistan Men's National Selection Committee unveiled the squads during a press conference at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday. Babar will lead the side in both the two-Test series against the West Indies, scheduled from July 25 to August 6, and the three-Test series in England, scheduled for August 19 to September 13. A 16-member squad has been named for the West Indies tour, while a 17-member group has been picked for the England series. Saud Shakeel has been included in the England squad, subject to fitness. The selectors have also rewarded four uncapped players with call-ups. Left-arm spinner Ali Usman, right-handed batter Muhammad Awais Zafar, right-arm pacer Ubaid Shah, and wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Ghazi Ghori have all been named in the squads as Pakistan look to inject fresh talent into the Test setup. Babar's appointment marks a significant turnaround in Pakistan's leadership timeline. The 31-year-old had resigned as captain across all formats in November 2023 following Pakistan's group-stage exit from the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India. Although he returned as Pakistan's ODI and T20I captain in March 2024, that stint proved short-lived. Babar stepped down from the white-ball captaincy again in October 2024, ending his second spell in charge after just six months. His latest appointment now sees him return to the helm of the Test side as Pakistan prepare for two challenging overseas assignments against the West Indies and England. Squad for West Indies tour: Babar Azam (captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Fazal, Ali Usman, Azan Awais, Imam ul Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Awais Zafar, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wicket-keeper), Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Shan Masood, and Ubaid Shah Squad for England tour: Babar Azam (captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Fazal, Ali Usman, Azan Awais, Imam ul Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Muhammad Awais Zafar, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wicket-keeper), Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel (subject to fitness), Shan Masood, and Ubaid Shah Schedule for West Indies series: July 25-29 1st Test, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba August 2-6 2nd Test, Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Port of Spain Schedule for England series: August 19-23 1st Test, Leeds Schedule for England series: Also Read: Live Cricket Score September 9-13 3rd Test, Birmingham Article Source: IANS
2nd T20I: We Played For A Perfect Team, Can Do Better, Says Ishan After Loss To England
Ishan Kishan: India batter Ishan Kishan claimed that the team management had picked the 'perfect team' for the second T20I against England, rejecting the suggestion that they needed an off-spinner to stem the run-flow in the middle overs. Ishan Kishan scored 49 and, along with skipper Shreyas Iyer (37) and Abhishek Sharma (43), helped India post a challenging 190/7 upon electing to bat first at Old Trafford on Saturday. However, England rode on an unbeaten 76 from Jacob Bethell to overhaul the target and reach 191/6 in 19 overs, recovering from a precarious 1/2 and 51/3 for a four-wicket win. The key to India's defeat was the 17th over bowled by Ravi Bishnoi that cost 29 runs as the leggie finished with figures of 4-0-60-0. Asked whether India needed an off-spinner to capitalise on the situation in the middle and lower-order, Ishan Kishan said the bowlers picked for the match were quality bowlers, and all this talk was conjecture. No, I mean, we played for a perfect team, you know. It's just that when you don't win, there are a lot of thoughts coming in, a lot of ifs and buts are coming in. But at the same time, I feel all of them were very good bowlers who have done well in the past, who have made their team win in different situations. Even bowling on very flat tracks and still getting wickets. So, I don't think we could have done anything different looking at the team side, said Ishan Kishan in the post-match press conference. Kishan, however, admitted that the team has to consider how it can improve its performance, taking the conditions into account. Yeah, like I said, we need to just understand what conditions are and how we can improve, what we can do better. You know, thoughts will keep coming in. But at the end of the day, we just need to understand the situation, like we are playing outside India, and what the pitch requires from us as a batter and as a bowler. Not only one batter or one bowler can, you know, just make the difference. But as a group, I feel we need to just understand more, like where we can get better, he added. Kishan came in at one down as India went in with 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the second match. The first match was abandoned without a ball being bowled in the second innings after India posted 189/7 in the rain-hit match. Pointing out that the team has been losing momentum in the backend and falling short by 15-20 runs from what they could have in both times they batted in this series, the Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter said the team has to improve, and said all batters would have to think about where they can score those 20-plus runs. He said they will have to look at the hosts' batters to understand what they are doing better because they know the conditions better. Pointing out that the team has been losing momentum in the backend and falling short by 15-20 runs from what they could have in both times they batted in this series, the Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter said the team has to improve, and said all batters would have to think about where they can score those 20-plus runs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score We are all looking to understand what these guys are doing against us. Like, when we play in India, we have more ideas about the wicket. So, here, obviously, every batter needs to understand, as a team, like, where we can, you know, get those extra 20 runs, whether it's by scoring boundaries or, because it's a big ground, you need to take those, whether you have to target the gaps. So, these are a few things I feel we'll talk about as a group, we'll understand, and we'll get better with time, he said. Article Source: IANS
Babar Azam takes charge after Shan Masood is removed as Pakistan Test captain
Babar Azam, in his second stint as Pakistan Test captain, will lead the side on their upcoming two-match Test series in the West Indies
Spare A Thought For Samson, Hope He Comes Back Strong: Rayudu
T20 World Cup: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu urged fans not to overlook Sanju Samson's recent contributions after the wicketkeeper-batter was left out of India's playing XI for the second T20I against England, with teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi handed his international debut. Rayudu acknowledged the excitement surrounding Suryavanshi's debut but reminded fans of Samson's achievements in India's recent T20 triumph. Lets spare a thought for Sanju Samson very happy to see Vaibhav make his debut, and it deserves a celebration, but lets not forget that Sanju was the man of the tournament in the T20 World Cup just 3 T20 games ago, Rayudu wrote on X. Samson's omission came after he managed just one run from seven deliveries in the opening T20I of the series against England. India opted to reshuffle their batting order for the second match, bringing in the highly-rated Suryavanshi, one of the country's brightest young prospects. While welcoming the new face into the national side, Rayudu also expressed confidence that Samson would use the setback as motivation and return stronger. I just hope he comes back strong and also wish Vaibhav a very long and record-shattering career, Rayudu added. Samson's omission came after he managed just one run from seven deliveries in the opening T20I of the series against England. India opted to reshuffle their batting order for the second match, bringing in the highly-rated Suryavanshi, one of the country's brightest young prospects. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England clinched a four-wicket win to take a 1-0 lead in the five-game series. While the hosts need just two wins to clinch the series, the visitors need to win the remaining three games after the first T20I ended in a washout. Article Source: IANS
Seales praises Sri Lanka for 'brave decision' to bat first
As a batting unit, we had a good score. So bowlers have a good, big responsibility to make the game for us, Sonal Dinusha says after the second day's play
Women's T20 WC: Mandhana, Perry Among Player Of The Tournament Nominees
T20 World Cup: Australia's Ellyse Perry, England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge, India's Smriti Mandhana, and South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp have been shortlisted for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Player of the Tournament award after standout campaigns across the competition. The four nominees have been instrumental in their respective teams' fortunes, with finalists Australia and England accounting for two of the contenders, while Mandhana and Kapp earned recognition despite their sides falling short of the title clash. Ellyse Perry (Australia) Perry has enjoyed another stellar ICC event, scoring 185 runs at an average of 46.25 and claiming four wickets at 7.50. The veteran all-rounder collected three Player of the Match awards during Australia's unbeaten march to the final, beginning with an all-round display against Bangladesh, where she picked up two wickets before finishing unbeaten on 19. The 35-year-old followed that with successive half-centuries against Pakistan and India, helping Australia maintain a perfect record and secure a place in Sunday's final. Danni Wyatt-Hodge (England) England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge heads into the final as the tournament's leading run-scorer, amassing 294 runs at an impressive average of 73.5. Her campaign began spectacularly with a century against Sri Lanka in the opening match before she added two more half-centuries to power England into the title decider. Wyatt-Hodge has also provided consistently brisk starts for the hosts, striking at 152.33 throughout the tournament. Smriti Mandhana (India) India's Smriti Mandhana is the lone nominee from a side that failed to reach the semi-finals. The left-handed opener scored 205 runs at an average of 41, including back-to-back fifties against Pakistan and the Netherlands to launch India's campaign in style. Mandhana also contributed a fluent 38 against Australia in a must-win final group-stage fixture, though India eventually fell short of securing a semi-final berth. Marizanne Kapp (South Africa) Completing the shortlist is South Africa's Marizanne Kapp, whose all-round contributions once again proved invaluable for the Proteas. Kapp scored 124 runs at 31 and claimed eight wickets at an average of 14.37 during South Africa's run to the semi-finals. Marizanne Kapp (South Africa) Also Read: Live Cricket Score The winner of the Player of the Tournament award will be announced following Sunday's Women's T20 World Cup final between England and Australia at Lord's. Article Source: IANS
Edwards four-for lifts Freedom from sixth to first
Washington Freedom slumped to 19 for 3 before Steven Smith and Mark Chapman revived the chase of 127
England Bid To Emulate Lionesses And Red Roses In T20 World Cup 2026 Final
Nat Sciver-Brunt is adamant her side are ready for the battle as they bid to join football's Lionesses and rugby union's Red Roses by becoming the latest England women's team to win a major tournament on home soil. The Lionesses' triumph at Euro 2022, winning the final at Wembley, was a break through moment for the side and it was a similar story when the Red Roses won the Women's Rugby World Cup at a packed Twickenham last year. England's cricketers will now look to complete a hat-trick of women's sporting successes in front of their own fans when they face arch-rivals Australia in the T20 World Cup final at a sold-out Lord's on Sunday. Sciver-Brunt, the England women's cricket captain, was reminded of what is at stake when talking to wife and former international team-mate Katherine. We were talking about the Lionesses and the Red Roses and things like that before the tournament, Sciver-Brunt told reporters on Saturday. As a side we've got the chance to be part of that movement of women's sport in the country. Katherine said to me, 'it's bigger than you think it is', so I guess we've been living in our bubble as a team together and not letting anyone stray out of that. Sciver-Brunt is one of only three players - together with Heather Knight and Danni Wyatt-Hodge - who were in England's side when they last won a global trophy at the 2017 50-over World Cup, also at home. Being part of the 2017 final, we spoke in a similar way about how special a day it was going to be, trying to be really present during the day, Sciver-Brunt said. That is what I've been trying to instil in everybody. - 'Come a long way since the Ashes' - England have lost all six of their white-ball World Cup finals against Australia, who also sealed claimed a 16-0 whitewash win in the last multi-format Ashes 18 months ago. But Sciver-Brunt insisted England were no longer carrying any mental scars. Our team has come a long way since that Ashes tour and I think everyone knows what tomorrow is about, a World Cup final at home at Lord's, she added with both England and Australia unbeaten at this tournament heading into the showpiece match. Australia have surrendered both white-ball World Cups in the past couple of years, but are now one win away from a record-extending seventh T20 crown. We know it's going to be an incredible challenge, but it's also going to be a really special day just to be involved in, said Australia captain Sophie Molineux. We match up well against them. We don't look too far into the past, but we should be very confident heading into this. Veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry is set to retain her spot, despite retiring during Australia's semi-final win over the West Indies with quad awareness on Tuesday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score She's trained really well, added Molineux. She's had a good bat and a good bowl. We'll assess tomorrow and see how she pulls up before we make any decisions.
'My Success Is Not Mine Alone: Sophie Devine Pens Emotional Note On Retirement
T20 World Cup: Former New Zealand captain Sophie Devine reflected on her 20-year international career with an emotional message after bringing the curtain down on her time with the White Ferns following the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The veteran all-rounder, whose final international appearance came in New Zealand's tournament-ending defeat, thanked teammates, support staff, fans, and her family while looking back on a journey that spanned two decades in the silver fern. Devine, who retired alongside long-time teammates Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu after the White Ferns bowed out of the competition, admitted that the magnitude of the moment had only begun to sink in. Wellnot too sure where the last twenty years have gone, but to walk off the park one final time, with my two great mates, is a pretty fitting farewell to the international game, Devine wrote while sharing pictures with her teammates on Instagram. The 35-year-old paid tribute to the countless people who shaped her international journey, acknowledging that her career was built on the efforts of far more people than she could individually name. Dont think Ill be able to thank all the people that have played a part in my journey, because otherwise Ill name half of NZ, but to the coaches, physios, trainers, officials, fans, and media, thank you. Thank you for supporting me, pushing me, and, most importantly, putting up with my shit, she said. While Devine's career featured numerous individual milestonesincluding leading New Zealand to the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup titleshe said it was representing her country alongside her teammates that remained her greatest source of pride. To my White Fern teammates (theres probably about a hundred of ya!), you are the reason I played the gameto represent our beautiful Aotearoa on the world stage, side by sidetheres nothing that filled me with more pride, she added. Devine also reserved special words for her family, who were present to witness her final walk off the international stage after supporting her throughout the highs and lows of her career. And last but not leastto my family. To have you watch me walk off the field for the last time is one of the most special moments of my career. Youve seen it all. The good days. The bad days (there were a few), you have always had my back, and Ive never forgotten that when I pulled on the Silver Fern, Devine penned. She concluded the message with a Mori proverb that encapsulated how she viewed her achievementsnot as individual accomplishments, but as the product of collective support. And last but not leastto my family. To have you watch me walk off the field for the last time is one of the most special moments of my career. Youve seen it all. The good days. The bad days (there were a few), you have always had my back, and Ive never forgotten that when I pulled on the Silver Fern, Devine penned. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Devine leaves international cricket as one of New Zealand's finest all-rounders, ending a career that spanned two decades and concluded alongside fellow White Ferns stalwarts Bates and Tahuhu, bringing to a close one of the most celebrated eras in the team's history. Article Source: IANS
Ill Always Give My Best Every Single Time, Says Sooryavanshi After Historic India Debut
Despite Arshdeep Singh: Indian youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi expressed gratitude to fans, teammates, and senior players after making his senior international debut, thanking everyone who supported and backed him throughout his journey. Sharing a photograph of himself in the India jersey on his Instagram story after the match, the teenage batter said representing the national team was a privilege and pledged to continue giving his best whenever called upon. Sooryavanshi, who became the youngest debutant in men's international cricket on Saturday, acknowledged the messages he received from across the cricketing fraternity and supporters. Overwhelmed by all the messages. Thank you to everyone of my well-wishers and seniors for your constant love and support. Im truly grateful for the opportunity to represent my country, and Ill always try to give my best for my team every single time. Thank you for everything, everyone, the 15-year-old, who broke Sachin Tendulkar and Shafali Vermas record to become the youngest debutant, wrote in an Instagram story. The post came shortly after Sooryavanshi completed his maiden appearance for India's senior men's side, marking a significant milestone in the youngster's rapidly rising career. Although India ended up on the losing side in the second T20I against England, the occasion represented a landmark moment for the teenager, who earned his first international cap after impressing through the domestic circuit and age-group cricket. By sharing the message alongside a photograph in India's senior jersey, Sooryavanshi acknowledged the encouragement he received following his debut while reaffirming his commitment to the national team. The post came shortly after Sooryavanshi completed his maiden appearance for India's senior men's side, marking a significant milestone in the youngster's rapidly rising career. Although India ended up on the losing side in the second T20I against England, the occasion represented a landmark moment for the teenager, who earned his first international cap after impressing through the domestic circuit and age-group cricket. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Tom Banton's 39 provided crucial support, while a 29-run 17th over from Ravi Bishnoi, featuring two no-balls leading to as many free hits, proved the turning point. Earlier, India posted 190/7, but England's calculated batting, smart use of conditions, and late acceleration sealed a series-levelling victory. Article Source: IANS
Short 92* inspires Gloucestershire to Surrey thrashing
Australian opener lights the way in Bristol before bowling attack runs through visitors
Bethell: 'Nothing sweeter as a batter than walking off not out with a win'
England match-winner describes 46-ball 76 as close to the top among his favourite innings
Punia, Tanisha lay foundation as India A secure series win
Century stand from openers sets up victory as England A fall well short in chase of 282
Bethell's takedown of Bishnoi takes England 1-0 up
A 27-run over and 29-run over, the latter including two back-foot no-balls by Bishnoi, cost India dearly at Old Trafford
T20 World Cup: England all-rounder Jacob Bethell said testing himself against the strongest sides in world cricket is what drives him after his unbeaten 76 powered England to a four-wicket victory over India in the T20I. Speaking after being named Player of the Match, Bethell reflected on his previous success against India, England's calculated approach to the chase, the turning point provided by Ravi Bishnoi's expensive over, and the partnerships that helped overhaul a target of 191. Having also impressed against India during the 2026 T20 World Cup, Bethell said delivering against quality opposition makes performances all the more rewarding, while acknowledging the challenge posed by India's attack. I really enjoyed that semi-final (2026 T20 WC), although we couldn't get over the line. They're a high-skilled attack, it's just that I've played them on two pretty nice pitches. And, yeah, you want to do well against the best teams in the world. So, yeah, it's really pleasing to do so, Bethell said during the post-match presentation. Bethell arrived at the crease with England reeling at 1/2 after both openers fell in the first over. However, Harry Brook's counterattacking cameo restored the momentum before Bethell and Tom Banton stitched together a crucial partnership that steadied the chase. Looking back, Bethell said the innings was built around partnerships and waiting for the right moments to accelerate rather than attacking throughout. It worked out well in the end, but just going into bat two down, Brooky (Harry Brook), set the tone really well there. He flipped the momentum straight back on them. And, that made it easier for me to go out there and just give him strike to start and then it's a shame when he got out. But I thought Banton came in and that partnership we built, both of us would have liked to go on and finish that. But everyone just keep chipping in. And then, yeah, in those kind of chases, you're not going rapid the whole time, but a couple of big overs and then the game swings. So, yeah, it was one of them that just kind of got timed really well, he added. The biggest swing arrived in the 17th over when England collected 29 runs off Ravi Bishnoi, aided by two free hits after the leg-spinner overstepped twice. Bethell admitted that targeting that particular end of the ground had not originally been part of his thinking, but the circumstances demanded a change in approach. If I'm honest, I probably would have targeted the other end more with my leg side, with the wind, but, and the shorter side. But, yeah, when, (there are) a couple of free hits and then bowler's down, so then you try and take him. So, yeah, that all worked out really well. And then, yeah, Jof (Jofra Archer) came in and finished it off, he stated. The biggest swing arrived in the 17th over when England collected 29 runs off Ravi Bishnoi, aided by two free hits after the leg-spinner overstepped twice. Bethell admitted that targeting that particular end of the ground had not originally been part of his thinking, but the circumstances demanded a change in approach. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Yeah, I think so. I mean, the thing with playing on different dimensions is one side might be easier to hit sixes, but you can also score the same amount of runs, hit in the gaps that are bigger on that big side. So, yeah, it was just about being smart with that. And I thought as a batting group, we were really good at that on the whole, Bethell concluded. Article Source: IANS
2nd T20I: 17th Over Haunted Us, Says Iyer On Where Indias Lost The Game Vs England
Shreyas Iyer: India captain Shreyas Iyer admitted that one costly over changed the course of the contest after England completed a four-wicket victory in the second T20I in Old Trafford on Saturday, chasing down 191 with an over to spare. Speaking after the defeat, Iyer assessed how the game unfolded, highlighted Jacob Bethell's decisive innings, backed Ravi Bishnoi despite his expensive spell, and stressed that the young leg-spinner would emerge stronger from the experience. India had appeared in control for much of England's chase after reducing the hosts to 1/2 in the opening over and keeping the pressure on through the middle phase. However, Bethell's unbeaten 76 and a momentum-shifting 29-run 17th over swung the match firmly in England's favour. Reflecting on where the match turned, Iyer chose not to single out any individual despite the decisive spell. I think we all know where it went away but I don't want to pinpoint a particular player. I was like, okay he's going to come back strong after that (the first no ball). But the 17th over haunted us. But he'll learn, Iyer said post game. The India skipper also felt his side had posted a competitive first-innings total on a surface that wasn't straightforward for batting. I think it was a phenomenal score on this pitch with variable bounce. First 15 overs we were on top of the game but suddenly - credit to the way Jacob played, he added. Bethell's calculated assault, particularly against the spinners in the closing stages, proved decisive as England overturned India's advantage. Iyer credited the left-hander and England's planning for identifying the conditions and boundary dimensions early in the chase. They analysed the dimensions of the ground and the wicket early, he said. Iyer also praised Sam Curran for executing England's tactical plans with the ball during India's innings, pointing to the accuracy of his lines. He was bowling right outside off stump, and that was very well planned (Curran), the skipper stated. The India captain reserved special praise for Bethell's fearless mindset, saying the youngster's approach had already stood out during practice sessions, as he said, He's got that unflinching attitude where he's fearless. The way he bats in the nets... something to learn out of him. I wasn't anticipating him to be nervous. He was bowling right outside off stump, and that was very well planned (Curran), the skipper stated. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Absolutely, I'm always in high spirits and I know that this is the lowest you can go, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Kusal Mendis, Dinusha take Sri Lanka past 400
Sri Lanka enjoyed another wicketless session in North Sound
Her T20 World Cup: Australia captain Sophie Molineux says a final decision on Ellyse Perry's availability for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final against hosts England will be taken on match day, but remains confident the veteran all-rounder can still make a significant impact even if she is unable to bowl. Australia and England will reignite one of women's cricket's biggest rivalries when they meet in the title match at Lord's on Sunday. Both teams have remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, leading their groups before winning convincingly in the semi-finals, setting up an exciting finale. Perry suffered a quad injury during Australia's eight-wicket semi-final win over West Indies and had to retire hurt, raising concerns about her fitness for the final. However, Molineux confirmed that the 35-year-old completed a full training session on Saturday. She (Perry) went through a bit of a test for the final. She trained really well today, batted, and bowled. We'll check tomorrow and see how she feels, Molineux said. The Australian captain mentioned that Perry's batting alone could justify her spot even if she can't bowl. Itd be great if she could bowl for us, but with our bowling depth, we feel covered in that area. Her T20 World Cup performance with the bat has been incredible; she's won a couple of games for us. I think her batting, even if she's not bowling, will still be a huge plus for us. Australia returns to the Women's T20 World Cup final for the first time since 2023 after missing out in 2024. Despite having a team full of experienced players, Molineux believes the team's improvement since last year's ODI World Cup semi-final loss to India has driven their success. The group has grown over the last three to four months, she said. Weve freed ourselves up a bit to play openly and showcase our skills. It's a very smart cricket team. Standing between Australia and a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title is an unbeaten England side playing in front of a large home crowd at the Home of Cricket. Molineux acknowledged the challenge but feels her team is prepared. They've played some excellent cricket lately, and they seem full of confidence with 30,000 English fans here at Lord's, she said. Standing between Australia and a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title is an unbeaten England side playing in front of a large home crowd at the Home of Cricket. Molineux acknowledged the challenge but feels her team is prepared. Also Read: Live Cricket Score History adds another interesting element to Sunday's final. Australia leads England 5-2 in Women's T20 World Cup matchups and has won all three previous T20 World Cup finals between the two rivals. However, England has never lost a Women's World Cup final - ODI or T20 - on home soil. Article Source: IANS
England Ready to Go Toe-to-Toe with Australia in Womens T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Nat Sciver-Brunt
Nat Sciver-Brunt has promised England will go toe-to-toe with Australia in the Womens T20 World Cup fina l at Lord's on Sunday as they look to end a series of dispiriting defeats by their arch-rivals. Contests between two powerhouses of the women's game have been lopsided affairs in recent times, with Australia whitewashing England 16-0 in the multi-format Ashes when the teams last met 'Down Under' 18 months ago. That humiliating reverse led to the exit of England head coach Jon Lewis and the end of Heather Knight's long reign as captain. Charlotte Edwards , one of England's greatest women's cricketers and no stranger to success against Australia in her playing days, succeeded Lewis as coach. Edwards stuck with many of the same players whose nerve had repeatedly betrayed them in the pressure of knockout cricket, with England -- for all their wealth and playing resources -- having gone nearly a decade since they last won a major global title, the 2017 50-over World Cup final. She was accused of living up to a quote attributed to Albert Einstein -- insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Edwards, however, does appear to have overseen a significant improvement in fielding standards and self-belief. England may well be beaten on Sunday, but they now look less likely to beat themselves. - 'Standing up to Australia' - Sciver-Brunt, one of three survivors in the England squad from that memorable World Cup final triumph against India at Lord's nine years ago, said: The vibe we have created as a group throughout this competition has allowed us to feel confident in ourselves. We are looking forward to that battle at Lord's. The way we have gone about our cricket in this tournament is planned out and the way we can beat them. Australia are a world-class side who have had huge success in the last few years, in different Ashes series home and away. Standing up and going toe-to-toe with them is the way forward. England fans would have been forgiven for thinking the worst when their side collapsed to 23-3 in Thursday's semi-final against South Africa at the Oval. But Sciver-Brunt starred on her return from aggravating a left-calf injury, that had sidelined her for England's last three group-stage games, with a superb 75 off 47 balls. Fellow veteran Knight made a fine 58 in a match-changing 133-run stand with her successor as England captain. And a fine all-round team effort then restricted the Proteas to 129-8 as England swept into the final with a crushing 40-run win. Heather and I knew we had a big job to do and we used all of our experience, said Sciver-Brunt, 33. England have won every women's World Cup, in all formats, they have hosted -- a sequence dating back to the inaugural 1973 one-day international showpiece, which took place two years before the debut of the equivalent men's event. But history is likely to count for little against a formidable Australia side who, like England, are unbeaten heading into the final following six straight wins. Six-time T20 world champions Australia knocked India out after making light of a tournament-record chase of 171 at Lord's last weekend and then thrashed the West Indies by eight wickets in their semi-final. The only concern for Australia, apart from how they might cope if put under sustained pressure by England, is the fitness of Ellyse Perry. The veteran all-rounder, an all-time great of women's cricket, retired hurt with a quad problem in the semi-final following her superb 56 against India. But the 35-year-old looked to have come through unscathed following an intensive training session on Friday. Australia coach Shelley Nitschke suggested Thursday that Perry could play in the final even if less than fully fit. Perry's Australia team-mate Phoebe Litchfield, however, said Friday: Pez is great. She's prepping really well and she's the ultimate professional. Also Read: Live Cricket Score As you can all imagine, she wants to be out there on Sunday and is doing everything in her ability to do that, which is the true professional that she is.
Late Flourish Lift India To Competitive 190/7 Against England
Despite Axar Patel: India overcame a testing surface and a spirited England fightback to post a competitive 190/7 in the second T20I at Old Trafford, thanks to brisk contributions throughout the batting order and a late flourish from Tilak Varma. After racing away in the PowerPlay, the visitors lost momentum through the middle overs before Tilak's unbeaten cameo ensured they finished with a flourish. The evening also marked a historic occasion as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became India's youngest T20I debutant. Walking out alongside Abhishek Sharma, the teenager announced himself in fearless fashion despite England's quicks extracting appreciable pace and bounce from the fresh surface. Jofra Archer began with an incisive opening over, repeatedly beating Abhishek outside off, but India soon counterattacked. Sooryavanshi wasted little time in showcasing his attacking instincts, lifting Archer over the wicketkeeper for his maiden international six before depositing Josh Tongue deep into the stands with another clean strike. While the youngster looked unfazed by the occasion, his promising stay ended on 14 when Will Jacks deceived him in flight and Jos Buttler completed a sharp stumping. Abhishek, meanwhile, mixed audacious strokeplay with a few nervy moments against the extra bounce. He punished anything overpitched, collecting boundaries at will and striking a quickfire 43 off 24 deliveries before Sam Curran induced a mistimed pull to deep midwicket in the final over of the PowerPlay. With India well placed at 65/2 after six overs, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan rebuilt intelligently. They rotated strike consistently against England's three-pronged spin attack before cashing in on scoring opportunities. Shreyas was particularly fluent against the slower bowlers, using his feet confidently and producing a stunning back-foot six off Liam Dawson. Kishan complemented him with calculated aggression, finding boundaries through square on both sides of the wicket as the pair added 65 runs for the third wicket. England, however, wrestled back control through disciplined bowling and clever captaincy from Harry Brook. Will Jacks delivered a miserly over that yielded only singles before Curran returned to vary his pace expertly. The slower balls gripped on the surface, making clean hitting increasingly difficult, and the pressure eventually brought rewards. Dawson dismissed Shreyas for a well-made 37 after luring him into a mistimed loft, while Curran struck twice in quick succession, removing Shivam Dube and then ending Kishan's enterprising knock on 49, just one run short of a deserved half-century. Curran finished as England's standout bowler with figures of 3/32, leading a remarkable recovery after India's dominant start. At 153/4 after 17 overs, India risked falling short of a par score, but Tilak Varma injected fresh momentum. Despite Axar Patel's unfortunate run-out, the left-hander attacked fearlessly at the death, taking on both Tongue and Archer. He launched two towering sixes and added another maximum and boundary in the final over, remaining unbeaten on 24 off just 11 deliveries to propel India to 190/7. Dawson dismissed Shreyas for a well-made 37 after luring him into a mistimed loft, while Curran struck twice in quick succession, removing Shivam Dube and then ending Kishan's enterprising knock on 49, just one run short of a deserved half-century. Curran finished as England's standout bowler with figures of 3/32, leading a remarkable recovery after India's dominant start. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: India 190/7 in 20 overs (Ishan Kishan 49, Abhishek Sharma 43; Sam Curran 3/33, Will Jacks 1-22) against England. Article Source: IANS
BCA President Harsh Vardhan: Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) President Harsh Vardhan on Saturday hailed teenaged batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshis international debut for India in the ongoing second T20I against England as a golden day in the history of Bihar cricket and a matter of immense pride for the entire state. Sooryavanshi, 15, etched his name into the annals of cricketing history by making his highly-anticipated international debut during the second T20I against England at Old Trafford on Saturday. At 15 years and 99 days, Sooryavanshi was handed his maiden cap by vice-captain Tilak Varma, thus becoming the youngest-ever Indian cricketer to debut in international cricket. Eventually, Sooryavanshi, playing at the expense of Sanju Samson, made 14 before being stumped off the bowling of Will Jacks. Today will be remembered as a golden day in the history of Bihar cricket. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi representing India at such a young age is a matter of immense pride for the entire state. Through his hard work, discipline, and exceptional talent, he has proved that no dream is impossible when dedication meets opportunity. By surpassing the record of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, he has created history. On behalf of the Bihar Cricket Association, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Vaibhav and his family and wish him a long, successful, and illustrious international career, Vardhan said in a BCA statement on Saturday. In doing so, Sooryavanshi has shattered long-standing benchmarks of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and Shafali Verma, who was previously the youngest cricketer to play T20Is for India in both mens and womens circuit. Tendulkar had famously made his international debut for India in a Test match against Pakistan in Karachi back in November 1989 at the age of 16 years and 205 days. Meanwhile, Shafali was 15 years and 239 days old when she earned her maiden T20I cap against South Africa in Surat in 2019. Echoing Vardhans sentiments, BCA Secretary Ziaul Arfin highlighted that Sooryavanshi's meteoric rise reflects the steady progression and overhaul of grassroots cricket infrastructure in the state. Tendulkar had famously made his international debut for India in a Test match against Pakistan in Karachi back in November 1989 at the age of 16 years and 205 days. Meanwhile, Shafali was 15 years and 239 days old when she earned her maiden T20I cap against South Africa in Surat in 2019. Also Read: Live Cricket Score By reaching the international stage at such a young age, he has shown that with the right platform and proper guidance, talent can achieve global recognition. The Bihar Cricket Association is immensely proud of Vaibhav and wishes him a long, successful, and distinguished international career, he added. Article Source: IANS
Womens T20 WC: England Are Much More Composed And Confident, Says Nat Sciver-Brunt
T20 World Cup: Ahead of the high-octane ICC Womens T20 World Cup final against arch-rivals Australia, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt on Saturday stated that her side is entering the title clash with far greater composure and confidence, adding that they have improved a lot since making an early exit in the 2024 edition. The iconic Lords Cricket Ground holds fond memories for England, who clinched the 2017 ODI World Cup title here under Heather Knight's leadership with a tense nine-run victory over India. It was a high-pressure match where Nat top-scored for England with a vital 51 off 68 deliveries. Now leading the side herself, Nat is on the precipice of securing Englands first T20 World Cup crown since their inaugural tournament triumph at home in 2009. However, England face a monumental task against six-time champions Australia, a team that has held complete psychological dominance over them with eight consecutive victories across formats over a three-year undefeated streak. I guess a lot of cricket has happened between 2024 and now. Initially there was a lot of disbelief that we'd sort of lost one game and didn't quite make it to the semis. I suppose that game (defeat to West Indies) was, chaotic for all sorts of reasons. But I think where we are now is as a much more sort of composed and confident team. We have been put under pressure and been able to come out the other side and our batting coach calls it nitty-gritty moments, and there are those in every game that we play. But I suppose so far in this one we've shown that we can get through those moments and come out the other side. So we're a very different team to 2024, said Nat in the pre-match press conference. The Home of Cricket is no longer an unfamiliar territory for England, who have gained significant exposure to the ground in recent years via The Hundred. Additionally, England will carry fond recent memories of the venue, having registered a comfortable 38-run victory over the West Indies during their group stage encounter here on June 24. It is going to be a big occasion. But it's why we've done everything that we've done so far. Everything that we've worked on and everything was to try and get us to this point. So, I suppose acknowledging that and try and take in as much of the day as you can. I mean, being part of the 2017 final, we sort of spoke in a similar way about how special a day it was going to be and try and, I guess, be really present during the day and try and enjoy yourself as much as you can. So, that was what I've been trying to instill in everybody. It is going to be a big occasion. But it's why we've done everything that we've done so far. Everything that we've worked on and everything was to try and get us to this point. So, I suppose acknowledging that and try and take in as much of the day as you can. Also Read: Live Cricket Score There's been so many different people during the tournament who have had their moment to shine and to show what they could do. So as a team we're really well balanced in that everyone has had success throughout the tournament and can draw on that moment, and feeling to help us tomorrow, she added. Article Source: IANS
Womens T20 WC: Australias Road To Final, Dominant And Destructive
T20 World Cup: Australia's pursuit of another global title has followed a familiar script: clinical, composed and ruthlessly efficient. The six-time champions have once again underlined why they remain the benchmark in women's T20 cricket, navigating the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 without a defeat to book their place in an eighth final. Whether it has been explosive batting, relentless bowling or experienced campaigners delivering under pressure, Australia have found different match-winners at every turn. Now, with England standing between them and a seventh Women's T20 World Cup crown, Australia arrive at Lord's carrying the momentum of six successive victories and a squad that has looked increasingly formidable as the tournament has progressed. A commanding start against South Africa Australia opened their campaign with an emphatic statement against the 2024 runners-up, overpowering South Africa in all three departments. Phoebe Litchfield injected early momentum with a blistering half-century off just 24 balls, while Ellyse Perry and Georgia Wareham chipped in with valuable contributions to lift Australia to 172/8. The bowlers then took complete control. Georgia Wareham starred with figures of 3/13, while Sophie Molineux and Alana King struck twice each as South Africa were bundled out for just 107, despite Laura Wolvaardt's fighting 44. Bowlers dismantle Bangladesh Australia barely eased off in their second outing. Kim Garth and Sophie Molineux ripped through Bangladesh's top order, ensuring the Asian side never recovered from the early blows. Restricted to just 77/8, Bangladesh offered little resistance, with only captain Nigar Sultana and Ritu Moni reaching double figures. The chase proved little more than a formality. Georgia Voll's unbeaten 45 guided Australia home inside 10 overs, while Perry's all-round contribution earned her the Player of the Match award. Batters rewrite the record books against Netherlands Against tournament debutants Netherlands, Australia's batting unit shifted into top gear. Beth Mooney produced a classy 74, Ashleigh Gardner added a powerful 58 and Wareham supplied the finishing flourish as Australia amassed 219/6the joint-highest total in Women's T20 World Cup history, matching England's record set earlier in the tournament. The Dutch showed admirable resilience through Babette de Leede and Sterre Kalis, whose century partnership prevented a collapse, but the target proved well beyond reach as Australia secured another convincing victory. Perry powers another dominant win Pakistan briefly sensed an opening after removing Beth Mooney from the very first ball of the innings. Australia responded in trademark fashion. Ellyse Perry steadied the innings with a commanding 71, sharing a century stand with Georgia Voll to put Australia firmly back in control before Nicola Carey and Annabel Sutherland accelerated late to push the total close to 200. The bowlers ensured there would be no contest. Perry, Sutherland and Sophie Molineux collected three wickets apiece as Pakistan folded for just 86, handing Australia a comprehensive 113-run victory. Experience shines through against India Australia finally encountered genuine resistance in their final league fixture. India, needing victory to keep their semi-final hopes alive, posted a competitive 170/4 after valuable contributions from Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma and a late assault from Harmanpreet Kaur. Australia's reply was equally challenging. Reduced to 68/3 midway through the innings, the six-time champions briefly found themselves under pressure. That was when experience took over. Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner stitched together a match-winning century partnership, calmly dismantling India's hopes as Australia completed the chase with six wickets in hand. The result not only secured a perfect group-stage record but also eliminated India from the tournament. Clinical in the semi-final challenger against West Indies Australia raised their standards once more in the semi-final against West Indies. After opting to bowl, they never allowed the Caribbean batters to dictate terms. Hayley Matthews top-scored with 30, while Deandra Dottin provided late impetus despite an injury concern, but Australia's disciplined attack restricted West Indies to 125/7 Gardner broke the backbone of the innings with a decisive two-wicket over, while Wareham and Molineux chipped in with two wickets each. The chase reflected Australia's authority. Beth Mooney anchored proceedings with an unbeaten 61 before Gardner's brisk cameo ensured the target was overhauled with ease, sealing an eight-wicket victory and another place in a World Cup final. A campaign built on collective excellence Australia's unbeaten run has been driven less by individual brilliance than by the remarkable depth within their squad. Perry has repeatedly delivered when the team has needed stability, Gardner has influenced games with both bat and ball, Mooney has anchored crucial chases, Wareham and Molineux have spearheaded the bowling attack, while Litchfield, Voll, Garth, Sutherland and King have all stepped up at key moments. Australia's unbeaten run has been driven less by individual brilliance than by the remarkable depth within their squad. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Now, only England remain. At Lord's, the tournament's most successful side will chase yet another chapter in an already glittering legacy, aiming to lift a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup trophy. Article Source: IANS
Anvita Khammam Aces: Anvita Khammam Aces took a significant step towards confirming their place in the Playoffs of the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 after clinching a five-wicket win against Ranga Reddy Risers in the first match on Saturday. The win pushes Aces to third place on the points table. Skipper CV Milind led the way as he bagged three wickets in the first innings to restrict Risers to 147/9. He also played a significant role with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 29 off 21 balls to guide his side over the finish line after vice-captain Himateja Kodimela laid the platform for the chase with a 28-ball 45. With this result, the Aces ensured that their destiny for the playoff spot remained in their hands. Returning to the side, Aces captain CV Milind instantly made his presence felt as he dismissed Aaron George (4 off 2) in the second ball of the contest. Gnana Prakash Reddy delivered the counterpunch, scoring 15 runs in the third over, to help Risers get back on track. He played the aggressor in the partnership alongside Avanish Rao. The latter fell after scoring a subdued 12 off 10, with Harshith Sai getting the better of him and conceding a solitary run in the fifth over. With Risers in a spot of bother at 38/2, Gnana Prakash and Aditya Javvaji stabilised the innings as they stitched together a 39-run stand. The pair rotated strike and capitalised on the loose deliveries to keep the scoreboard ticking before 16-year-old Ved Reddy dismissed Gnana Prakash in the tenth over, bringing an end to his 25-ball 36. Shaik Azhar also chipped in to get rid of Raghava Pattapu (2 off 4) in the following over to have Risers reeling at 82/4. They once again had to bide their time to rebuild the innings with Aditya and Tanay Thyagarajann at the crease. The pair dragged their side past the three-figure mark in the thirteenth over as they looked to set the platform for a big finish. Unfortunately for Risers, they werent able to provide the fireworks at the backend of the innings. Adityas well-constructed 43 off 37 balls was halted by Ved Reddy, who bagged his second wicket of the contest in the fifteenth over, triggering a collapse for the batting side. Apart from Tanays 14 off 11 and Nitin Sai Yadavs 19 off 16, no other batter in the lower order managed to score in double digits. The highlight of the innings came when the latter was dismissed courtesy a spectacular catch from Mickil Jaiswal, who plucked a one-handed blinder at long-off. As a result, Risers only scored 31 runs in the last five overs. CV Milind proved to be the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/34, while Harshith and Ved Reddy bagged a couple of wickets each, restricting Risers to 147/9. It was a tricky start to the run chase as Aces lost three wickets in the powerplay. Wafi Kachchhi (4 off 8) was the first to fall, dismissed by Aryan Cariappa in the second over. Despite the setback, Prateek Reddy and G Sai Krishna Reddy continued to play on the front foot, scoring 17 runs off the following over. Risers struck back with twin strikes as T Arun Kumar and Sacheit Binjrajka dismissed Sai Krishna Reddy (17 off 7) and Prateek Reddy (14 off 11) respectively. However, Risers glimmer of hope was quickly wiped out by Himateja and Mickil. It was a tricky start to the run chase as Aces lost three wickets in the powerplay. Wafi Kachchhi (4 off 8) was the first to fall, dismissed by Aryan Cariappa in the second over. Despite the setback, Prateek Reddy and G Sai Krishna Reddy continued to play on the front foot, scoring 17 runs off the following over. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Aces had a shaky resumption as T Arun Kumar cleaned up Himateja immediately after the restart, breaking the 72-run stand. The district bowler bagged his third wicket as he got the better of Mickil in the fifteenth over. His efforts eventually went in vain as Milind and Sahendra Mallu (4* off 7) knocked the ball around and comfortably got Aces over the line with 17 balls to spare. Article Source: IANS
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Sai Sudharsan Hits Magnificent 168 As India A Take 175-run Lead Against Sri Lanka A
While Devdutt Padikkal: A masterful 168 by left-handed batter B Sai Sudharsan helped India A take a commanding 175-run first-innings lead against Sri Lanka A on day three of the second unofficial Test here on Saturday. Resuming the day from an overnight score of 104 not out, Sudharsan anchored the innings with supreme confidence to guide India A to a massive 541/8 in 142 overs at stumps, in response to the hosts' first-innings total of 366. The morning session brought mixed fortunes for India A. While Devdutt Padikkal departed without adding to his overnight score of 94, Ruturaj Gaikwad was forced to retire hurt on 13. Nevertheless, Sudharsan continued his fine run, and was well-supported by captain, wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel (53 off 88 balls, six boundaries) and Shaik Rasheed (45 off 51 balls, five boundaries) to keep the visitors firmly on front foot. Left-arm spinner Dilum Sudeera provided the breakthroughs for the hosts - trapping Jurel lbw before finally ending Sudharsans marathon stay worth 267 balls at the crease, laced with 22 boundaries and now his career-best score in India A colours. Medium-pacer Keshara Nuwantha was the most successful bowler, picking up 4-158 from a grueling 50 overs, which included the dismissals of Padikkal, Rasheed, and Gurnoor Brar. Left-arm spinner Dilum Sudeera provided the breakthroughs for the hosts - trapping Jurel lbw before finally ending Sudharsans marathon stay worth 267 balls at the crease, laced with 22 boundaries and now his career-best score in India A colours. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: Sri Lanka A 366 trail India A 541/8 in 142 overs (B Sai Sudharsan 168, Devdutt Padikkal 94; Keshara Nuwantha 4-158, Dilum Sudeera 3-101) by 175 runs Article Source: IANS
ENG-W vs AUS-W Final, Cricket Tips :After a month-long intense cricket season, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will host its final game. Australia Women and England Women have reached the final stage. The final will kick off on Sunday at Lord's Cricket Ground at 8 PM IST. This match will decide which team will lift the title. Australia have been exceptional on the field, and they have managed to record clinical wins even against tough oppositions. They are flying high and they will win their seventh title. For England, they need to do well on the day, and history awaits them. ENG-W vs AUS-W: Match Details Date : July 05, 2026 (Sunday) Time : 8 PM IST Venue : Lords Cricket Ground, London ENG-W vs AUS-W Live Streaming Details The final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be televised on the Star Sports Networks in India. The live stream of the game will be available on the Jio Hotstar app or website. ENG-W vs AUS-W Head-to-Head in T20Is Total Matches : 45 England Women : 20 Australia Women : 22 No-Result: 03 ENG-W vs AUS-W: Ground Pitch Report Lord's Cricket Ground has a good batting wicket. Early on, there will be some zip for the fast bowlers. The batting conditions will be tough for the first few overs, which will settle down with time. That might make chasing a better option on the day. ENG-W vs AUS-W Possible XIs ENG-W : Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Heather Knight, Alice Capsey, Freya Kemp, Charlie Dean, Danielle Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell AUS-W : Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield, Ash Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton ENG-W vs AUS-W Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Nat Sciver-Brunt made his comeback with a match-winning knock. Being a captain, she will be a big wicket. For Australia, Ellyse Perry has been fantastic, and she is the player in form. Probable Best Bowler Captain Sophie Molineux has led Australia from the front and taken crucial wickets for her team. For England, stand-in captain Charlie Dean has been in wicket-taking form this edition. Today Match Prediction : England have a good chance in home conditions, but Australia are better suited with form and momentum. Hence, we predict Australia women to win this game. ENG-W vs AUS-W Match Final ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Today 2026 Match, ENG-W vs AUS-W 2026 Prediction, ENG-W vs AUS-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for ENG-W vs AUS-W Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The predictions or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your prediction.
2nd T20I: Sooryavanshi Makes Debut As India Opt To Bat Against England
Speedster Jofra Archer: India won the toss and elected to bat against England in the second T20I of the five-match series at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday. India marked a historic occasion ahead of the game, with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receiving his maiden T20I cap from Tilak Varma to become the youngest debutant in T20I history. After a rain-hit opener denied fans a result, both sides will be eager to finally get meaningful game time. Although the contest in Durham never progressed beyond India's innings, there were enough positives for the visitors to take forward. Abhishek Sharma continued his fearless approach at the top with another explosive half-century, while Shreyas Iyer settled in with a composed fifty that should give him plenty of confidence heading into the remainder of the series. India's team combination also drew attention in the series opener, as they opted for a spin-heavy attack featuring three specialist spinners. Whether they persist with that strategy or strengthen the pace department remains one of the key talking points ahead of the second T20I. England, meanwhile, have made two changes to their XI. Speedster Jofra Archer returns after sitting out the opening game, while Josh Tongue is set to make his T20I debut, adding another exciting fast-bowling option to the hosts' attack. Old Trafford has earned a reputation for producing high-scoring encounters, most notably when England became the first Full Member nation to cross the 300-run mark in a T20I at this venue. However, with overcast skies once again hovering above Manchester and a fresh surface in use, both teams will be waiting to see whether the conditions favour another run-fest or offer something for the bowlers before the toss takes centre stage. Winning the toss, India skipper Shreyas Iyer said, We'll bat first again. We've got one change. Vaibhav comes in for Sanju. Absolutely... you've seen him in last few months, the way he's been batting. Not really. I feel that he completely deserves to be in the squad. He's someone who doesn't take pressure at all. Has an unflinching nature. He's very well aware of what's going to come in these coming matches. The way he bats in the nets and takes on the bowlers, shows what kind of player he is. You see the competition, it's game after game - the amount of talent India produces is pleasing to the eye. Keeps us on the toes. Pressure is a privilege I feel. Meanwhile, England captain Harry Brook said, Would've had a bat as well. Was an awesome day that. Unfortunately we're not going to be able to do that again unless we chase down 300. Happy with the selections. Joff coming back in - strong player for us. Tongue has been knocking the door down. They're both very skillful bowlers and have extremely good slower balls. Also the ability to nail the yorkers. Yeah we've done a little bit of homework with Vaibhav. Playing XIs: Meanwhile, England captain Harry Brook said, Would've had a bat as well. Was an awesome day that. Unfortunately we're not going to be able to do that again unless we chase down 300. Happy with the selections. Joff coming back in - strong player for us. Tongue has been knocking the door down. They're both very skillful bowlers and have extremely good slower balls. Also the ability to nail the yorkers. Yeah we've done a little bit of homework with Vaibhav. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy Article Source: IANS
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Youngest-ever T20I Debutant, Breaks Sachins Record
Indian Premier League: Indian cricket welcomed a new record-holder on Saturday as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to represent the country in T20 Internationals. The 15-year-old was handed his maiden India cap ahead of the second T20I against England in Manchester, marking another remarkable milestone in his meteoric rise. At just 15 years, 3 months and 7 days, the left-handed opener from Bihar surpassed Shafali Verma to become India's youngest international debutant. His selection is the latest reward for a breakthrough year that has transformed him from a promising teenager into one of the country's most exciting young cricketers. Sooryavanshi forced his way into national contention with a sensational Indian Premier League campaign for Rajasthan Royals. The teenage opener amassed 776 runs in 16 matches, registering a century and five half-centuries while dominating bowling attacks with fearless strokeplay. His power-hitting also saw him eclipse Chris Gayle's record for the most sixes in a single IPL season, underlining his ability to change the course of a game within a few overs. His extraordinary season earned unprecedented recognition as he became the first player in IPL history to claim both the Most Valuable Player and Best Emerging Player awards in the same edition. India's chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar, had admitted that the youngster's performances made him impossible to ignore. Highlighting his match-winning ability and composure under pressure, Agarkar had said Sooryavanshi had almost carried Rajasthan Royals during the latter stages of the tournament and described him as a genuine game-changer with a bright future. He added that the teenager had picked himself through the weight of his performances. His extraordinary season earned unprecedented recognition as he became the first player in IPL history to claim both the Most Valuable Player and Best Emerging Player awards in the same edition. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Now wearing India colours for the first time, Sooryavanshi begins the next chapter of an already extraordinary journey, with expectations high that the teenage sensation can translate his domestic and franchise success onto the international stage. Article Source: IANS
India A grow lead after Sai Sudharsan hits 168
Gaikwad retired hurt on 13 but India A zoomed ahead on day three in Galle
Womens T20 WC: Englands March To Final, Unbeaten And Unshaken
T20 World Cup: Englands unbeaten march has carried them to the doorstep of history. On Sunday at Lords, the inaugural champions will face six-time title winners Australia in the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 final, seeking to preserve a remarkable record that stretches across every womens World Cup they have hosted. What makes Englands campaign stand out is not simply the six victories on the bounce, but the variety with which they have arrived at the title clash. Record-breaking batting displays, disciplined bowling performances, recoveries from difficult positions and contributions from almost every corner of the squad have underlined a tournament in which they have rarely looked out of control. A statement on opening night against Sri Lanka England wasted no time announcing themselves as contenders. In the tournament opener against Sri Lanka, they rewrote the record books by posting 219/1, the highest team total in Women's T20 World Cup history. The innings belonged to Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who produced an unbeaten 105 from 62 deliveries to register the first century of the tournament. Amy Jones added a fluent half-century, while captain Nat Sciver-Brunt provided the finishing touches with an unbeaten 46. Sri Lanka never recovered from the assault. Freya Kemp ripped through the batting order with figures of 4/22 as England wrapped up an emphatic 87-run victory to begin their campaign in ideal fashion. Bowlers take charge against Ireland England's second win came through a different route. Rather than overpowering opponents with the bat, they strangled Ireland through disciplined bowling. Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean dictated the contest by limiting Ireland to 118/9. Ecclestone claimed three wickets while Dean's economical spell ensured there was never any sustained momentum for the Irish batting unit. The chase briefly threatened to become complicated after England lost regular wickets, with Sciver-Brunt even being retired out on 48. Nevertheless, the hosts completed the chase comfortably with four wickets in hand and more than two overs remaining. Responding under pressure versus Scotland For the first time in the tournament, England suffered an early setback when Amy Jones departed off the opening delivery against Scotland. The wobble barely lasted. Sophia Dunkley counter-attacked with a sparkling 57 from just 37 balls, while Alice Capsey's aggressive 40 shifted the momentum completely. Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson then added valuable late runs to carry England to 200/5. Scotland never truly threatened the target as Ecclestone once again showcased her consistency, helping restrict them to 162/7 and sealing another comfortable victory. Middle order answers West Indies challenge West Indies posed one of England's sternest tests in the group stage after reducing the hosts to 38/2. Once again, England found solutions. Wyatt-Hodge anchored the recovery with another half-century before Heather Knight accelerated in the closing overs with an enterprising 43 to push the total to 186/7. England's bowlers ensured the chase never gathered momentum. Despite Chinelle Henry's unbeaten fifty, West Indies were kept to 148/5, giving England a fourth successive win and virtually confirming their place in the knockout stage. Clinical finish against New Zealand With New Zealand needing victory to keep their title defence alive, England produced arguably their most complete performance of the league phase. The White Ferns began brightly through Melie Kerr and Isabella Gaze before England's bowlers triggered a dramatic collapse, removing three batters in the space of four deliveries without conceding a run. Set 164, England made the chase look routine. Wyatt-Hodge continued her outstanding tournament with a commanding 89 as the hosts romped home by nine wickets with 16 balls remaining, completing a flawless group stage. Character on display in the semi-final against South Africa England's toughest examination arrived in the semi-final against South Africa. The innings could hardly have begun worse. Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Ismail dismantled the top order, reducing England to 23/3 inside the opening exchanges. What followed was the defining partnership of their campaign. Returning from a calf injury, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt joined forces with Heather Knight to produce a magnificent 133-run stand, the highest partnership in Women's T20 World Cup history. Sciver-Brunt led from the front with 75, while Knight's composed 58 transformed England from early trouble to a competitive 169/5. South Africa made a positive start through Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits, but England's bowling unit steadily tightened the screws. Charlie Dean and Lauren Bell struck twice apiece, while the attack collectively denied South Africa any sustained momentum, restricting them to 129/8 and securing a 40-run victory. A campaign built on depth While Wyatt-Hodge has emerged as England's standout performer with a century and multiple match-winning knocks, the journey to the final has been far from a one-player show. Sciver-Brunt has delivered captain's innings under pressure, Knight has rescued England when required, Ecclestone has remained the leader of the bowling attack, while Dean, Kemp, Bell, Dunkley, Capsey and Gibson have all made decisive contributions at different stages. While Wyatt-Hodge has emerged as England's standout performer with a century and multiple match-winning knocks, the journey to the final has been far from a one-player show. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Now only Australia stand between the hosts and a second Women's T20 World Cup crown. England arrive at Lord's unbeaten, confident and carrying the weight of an extraordinary home record that has survived every Women's World Cup played on English soil. One final victory would make this campaign one of their finest yet. Article Source: IANS
'We Know The Job Isnt Done Yet', Says Patil Ahead Of Maharaja Trophy's High-stakes Bengaluru Leg
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Ahead of the commencement of high-stakes Bengaluru leg of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, Bengaluru Blasters batter Rohan Patil has cautioned his team against complacency, stating that the job isnt done yet despite securing the pole position in the points table and sealing a playoffs spot. The marquee tournament shifts to the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, starting from the double header on Sunday. While the Blasters have the top spot in firm hand, a fierce battle lies ahead for the remaining five franchises, who are separated by a mere two points in the race for the final three playoff berths. Weve been playing really good cricket as a team. Weve found ourselves in a few close situations this season, but weve consistently found a way to get over the line, which says a lot about the character of the group. Finishing at the top of the table gives us the added advantage of an extra opportunity to reach the final, but we know the job isnt done yet and well stay focused on whats ahead, Patil, who has amassed 269 runs in eight innings, said in a statement on Saturday. The crucial Bengaluru leg kicks off the afternoon fixture at 2pm seeing the Blasters clash with Mysore Warriors, followed by a night game at 7:30pm between Shivamogga Yodhas and Hubli Tigers. Mysore Warriors enter the capital city on the back of consecutive victories. Highlighting the collective team effort, their star all-rounder Ritesh Bhatkal, who has contributed 214 runs and eight wickets, said, We're pleased to have finished the Hubballi leg on a strong note. I think we're definitely peaking at the right time in the tournament. Whenever I've contributed with the bat, it's been about building important partnerships, and with the ball, it's been possible because the entire bowling unit has consistently been among the wickets. That creates pressure from both ends and gives everyone the opportunity to make an impact. Meanwhile, current Orange Cap holder and Shivamogga Yodhas vice-captain Luvnith Sisodia (278 runs) talked about the influence of the added leadership responsibilities he has taken up this season. Ive been feeling good with my batting, and this season Ive taken on more responsibility within the team as Vice-Captain. My focus has been on batting according to the situation and taking the game deep, because I know I have the ability to accelerate at any stage of the innings. Im pleased to be contributing with runs, but more importantly, were in a good position as a team. Our immediate focus is on securing qualifications, and then well take it one game at a time, he said. Ive been feeling good with my batting, and this season Ive taken on more responsibility within the team as Vice-Captain. My focus has been on batting according to the situation and taking the game deep, because I know I have the ability to accelerate at any stage of the innings. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Purple Cap isnt on my mind. My focus is on doing my job and helping the team win. If that results in the Purple Cap, itll be a bonus. The morale in the camp is high, and every setback has made us stronger. Well take the learnings from the Hubballi leg and look to put on an even better show in Bengaluru, said Gopal. Article Source: IANS
Indian Womens Deaf Cricket Team Set For Historic First International T20 Tour To Sri Lanka
T20 International Deaf Cricket Series: The Indian Deaf Womens Cricket Team is about to make history by starting their first international T20 tour to Sri Lanka this week. This significant tour will be the deaf womens teams debut in international womens cricket and will pave the way for future developments in deaf cricket in India. Before the historic five-match T20 International Deaf Cricket Series, the Indian team revealed their jersey in New Delhi. The event was attended by Sumit Jain, President of the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA), Sunny Singh, IAS DM of New Delhi (the chief guest), and Guest of Honour Ashok Sharma, Secretary of DDCA, along with Ravi Chauhan, Secretary of DCCI and Member of the BCCI Differently Abled Cricket Committee. Speaking on the occasion, Sumit Jain said, This Sri Lanka tour is a defining chapter for Indian deaf cricket. For so many years, our women cricketers have trained and played away from the international spotlight, driven purely by love for the game of cricket. With this tour, they will walk onto the global stage as Indias ambassadors. IDCA has always believed in equal opportunity, and this tour proves that talent knows no boundaries. I congratulate all the players on this historic feat and for building a legacy for the next generation of deaf cricketers. Commenting about the landmark moment, former Indian Womens Cricket team Captain Daina Edulji said, It is a significant milestone for India that our hearing-impaired girls have got their first international call-up, Cricket belongs to everyone! Youve broken barriers just by getting here and we all are very proud of you. I have personally witnessed your game as your chief guest, playing in Mumbai, the T 10 deaf tournament, the calibre & sportsmanship of these women players impressed me! Now its time to just go and show the world what Indian women cricketers can do on the field. Wishing you all, all the best, Jai Hind! Echoing their sentiment, Kajal Dhawan, Captain, Indian Womens Deaf Cricket Team, added, This is a historic moment for us. Going to Sri Lanka for our first international T20 tour is not just about playing cricket, its about proving that hearing is not a barrier to passion, skill, or representing our country. Every player in this team has worked tirelessly and we will be carrying the hopes of every girl in India who dreams of wearing the blue jersey. The Indian Womens Deaf Cricket Team will compete in five T20 matches at De Soysa Park International Cricket Stadium in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, from July 7 to July 13, 2026. Indian Womens Team: Kajal Dhawan (c & wk), Needa Zabi Shaikh (vc), Pratima Mishra (wk), Aakansha Kanasiya, Reddy Jyoshna, Dipti Rani Sahoo, Shraddha Vaishnav, Sangeetha, Sukanya K. S., Ruby Yadav, Chandani Khan, Priyanshi Dixit, D. Kanthamma, Priyanka Saini, Anjali The Indian Womens Deaf Cricket Team will compete in five T20 matches at De Soysa Park International Cricket Stadium in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, from July 7 to July 13, 2026. Also Read: Live Cricket Score These historic events highlight Indias expanding role in advocating for inclusive cricket and offering a global stage for deaf women athletes. Article Source: IANS
'I Wasn't Happy When Virat Retired From Test Cricket': Kapil Dev On Kohli's Shock Decision
Kapil Dev: Former India captain Kapil Dev admitted he was 'not happy' with Virat Kohli's decision to retire from Test cricket, saying the batting great still possessed the ability to succeed in the longest format and could have fought his way back into the side if required. Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025, bringing the curtain down on a glittering 14-year red-ball career in which he scored 9,230 runs in 123 Tests, including 30 centuries. India's most successful Test captain with 40 wins in 68 matches, Kohli stepped away from the format ahead of the England tour, saying he had given everything to Test cricket. Reflecting on Kohli's decision, Kapil said he would have preferred the former India captain to continue playing. I wasn't happy when he retired from Test cricket. It's not about 10,000 runs or any milestone. I felt that if he had stayed away from reacting in anger for six months, there was every chance he would have played for India again, Kapil told Sports Tak. The 1983 World Cup-winning captain suggested Kohli should have remained patient even if he faced setbacks. If the selectors didn't pick him, it's okay. If the captain didn't pick him, it's okay. Go back, work hard, score runs in domestic cricket or wherever you play. He would have come back because he still has the ability of a Test match player, he added. Kapil also drew comparisons between Kohli's intensely competitive personality and tennis legend John McEnroe, saying some athletes thrive on emotion and confrontation. He had that ability, though sometimes he got a little too enthusiastic. Looking at Virat, I remember John McEnroe. Until he fought, he couldn't produce his best performance, he said, Some players, like Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin, keep their heads down and let their performances do the talking. But some players take up challenges. That's why I mentioned McEnroe. He was always fighting with the referee. I could never do that, but it was fascinating to watch, he added. Kapil acknowledged that while Kohli's aggression occasionally appeared excessive from the outside, it may have been central to the former captain's success. Some players, like Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin, keep their heads down and let their performances do the talking. But some players take up challenges. That's why I mentioned McEnroe. He was always fighting with the referee. I could never do that, but it was fascinating to watch, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Meanwhile, despite taking retirement from Test and T2OIs, Kohli still plays ODIs for India and is expected to play a crucial role in the team's mission to clinch the World Cup 2027 trophy. Article Source: IANS
Womens T20 WC: When And Where To Watch AUS Vs England Final, Know All Details
Star Sports Network TV: Arch-rivals England and Australia are set to battle for ultimate glory in the final of the 2026ICC Womens T20 World Cup at the historic Lords Cricket Ground on Sunday. The high-stakes encounter marks the fourth time these two cricketing powerhouses will contest the tournament's summit clash, having previously met in the 2012, 2014, and 2018 finals all won by Australia. Six-time champions Australia enter the title decider as firm favourites after maintaining a flawless tournament record with six consecutive victories. Led by Sophie Molineux, who took over the captaincy following Alyssa Healys retirement in March, Australia entered the final with a commanding eight-wicket win over the West Indies at The Oval. Australias phenomenal squad depth has been their biggest asset, featuring multiple match-winners like Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, and Georgia Wareham. Meanwhile, hosts England earned their place in the final after defeating South Africa by 40 runs in their semi-final fixture at The Oval. The Nat Sciver-Brunt-led side are aiming to capture their second T20 World Cup crown, and repeat their historic triumph from the inaugural edition at this very venue back in 2009. Under a revamped coaching setup led by Charlotte Edwards, this refreshed England lineup looks to break a three-year jinx against Australia, who have dominated recent head-to-head encounters with eight successive wins across formats. Beyond the intense on-field cricketing action, the final of the 10th edition of the tournament will feature a star-studded closing ceremony. Global music icons Rita Ora and Clean Bandit are scheduled to perform at the venue and add entertainment value to the massive sporting spectacle. When: Sunday, July 5, 7:00 PM IST Where: Lords Cricket Ground, London Where to watch: The title clash will be shown live on Star Sports Network TV channels and will be live-streamed on JioHotstar website and app. Squads Australia: Sophie Molineux (c), Ashleigh Gardner (vc), Tahlia McGrath (vc), Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham and Tahlia Wilson (travelling reserve). Squads Also Read: Live Cricket Score On-Field: Jacquline Williams & Vrinda Rathi. Third Umpire: Kim Cotton. Fourth Umpire: Nimali Perera. Match Referee: GS Lakshmi Article Source: IANS
Womens T20 WC: Unbeaten Heavyweights Australia And England Clash For Ultimate Glory At Lord's
T20 World Cup: Arch-rivals Australia and England will lock horns in a clash of unbeaten teams when cricket's most celebrated rivalry takes centrestage in the final of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. The title clash has all the ingredients to deliver a blockbuster finale and decide the winner of the 12-team tournament. Six-time champions Australia are gunning for their seventh title and standing on the cusp of a milestone 150th womens T20I victory. They have historically dominated England in global tournament finals, emerging victorious in all three of their previous T20 World Cup final encounters in 2012, 2014, and 2018. Australia have won six of their last eight T20Is against England, including in their last three consecutive meetings. But England, the hosts and 2009 winners, will lean on their immaculate record at the 'Home of Cricket'. England boast a perfect four-from-four T20I record at Lord's, a streak that includes their maiden T20 World Cup triumph back in 2009. Australia's primary concern revolves around the fitness of veteran seam-bowling all-rounder Ellyse Perry, who sustained a quad injury during their semi-final victory over the West Indies. Head coach Shelley Nitschke hinted that the management's tolerance for playing a partially fit Ellyse remains high given what is at stake. Australia will also rely heavily on leg-spin bowling all-rounder Georgia Wareham, who has been their standout impact player in the tournament with a blistering batting strike rate of 182.22 alongside picking seven crucial wickets. England look equally formidable following the successful return of skipper Natalie Sciver-Brunt, who smashed a match-winning 75 in the semi-final against South Africa after recovering from a calf issue. Opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge is in roaring form, having amassed 294 runs so far, the most for any player in a single edition of the tournament. With both in peak form, Sunday's clash promises to be a thrilling tactical battle at a venue where England previously scored 186 against the West Indies and emerged victorious, while Australia pulled off a record run-chase against India here last week. Squads- With both in peak form, Sunday's clash promises to be a thrilling tactical battle at a venue where England previously scored 186 against the West Indies and emerged victorious, while Australia pulled off a record run-chase against India here last week. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge Article Source: IANS
ICC Women's Chief Pradhan Hails 'Outstanding' World Cup Standard
England and Australia may be into the T20 World Cup final at Lord's on Sunday but the performances of emerging nations have led the global head of the women's game to hail the outstanding cricket on display at the whole tournament. Concerns were raised about whether the women's game had the depth to cope with an event expanded from 10 teams to 12. But the likes of Scotland, who thrashed Ireland by 40 runs, have more than played their part. The Scots challenged several established teams and almost defeated Sri Lanka, while Ireland ended a 12-year wait for a maiden World Cup win by beating the West Indies, the 2016 champions. I think it's been outstanding in terms of the standard of cricket that we've seen, Snehal Pradhan, the International Cricket Council's manager of women's cricket, told AFP in an interview. The number of scores well above the 150-160 mark are a mark of an entertaining tournament. And some of those scores are being chased down -- you're not just having one team putting up a big score and the other team falling short. We've seen that even from the likes of Scotland, who have relied on their lower order to be able to get them scores of more than 150-160. Title-holders New Zealand and 50-over world champions both failed to reach the semi-finals, with former India seamer Pradhan saying that was a sign of the overall competitive levels of the tournament. A crowd of some 27,000 witnessed last week's double-header at Lord's, where South Africa just snuck past Bangladesh before Australia knocked India out of the tournament. Another capacity attendance is expected at the 'Home of Cricket' for Sunday's final. I'm almost sad that we don't have grounds here that are bigger than maybe the 27,000 capacity we've seen at Lord's, which has been the highest so far, because I feel some of these matches would have gone more than the 27,000 that showed up, said Pradhan. This tournament has also witnessed the return of several players who had previously retired from international duty, notably South Africa fast bowler Shabnim Ismail, who featured in the Proteas semi-final loss to England. - 'Game-changing' - Pradhan, citing the importance of equal prize money at ICC's men's and women's tournaments, said: Prize-money parity at our events in the last few years has been game-changing. Maybe it's a factor in a few stars returning to the international game after having retired? Away from the World Cup, cricket will return to the Olympics for the first time in over a hundred years with men's and women's T20 medals up for grabs at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles -- something Pradhan believes is vital to the sport's global expansion beyond established nations once part of the British Empire. It's not just about the six teams who will be there, but the fact the entire ecosystem now has access to Olympic solidarity programmes is a huge boost in terms of being able to access funding that did not exist before, she said. But West Indies captain Hayley Matthews lamented an unfair funding ecosystem following her cash-strapped side's eight-wicket semi-final thrashing by Australia, home to the Women's Big Bash League and long a sporting and financial powerhouse of the women's game. The reason we were so successful back in 2012 to 2016 is because women's cricket was based off pure talent at that time, said Matthews. The minute that investment comes into the picture, we've seen the gap widen a lot...I feel like it's a bit unfair sometimes. I saw those comments, Will Glenwright, the ICC's head of global development, told AFP. I think the one truth that is perpetual is there's never enough money -- the members are always crying out for more. Our role, I think, in addition to trying to maximise the amount of money we give to the members, is also reducing their reliance on ICC income. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So we work with them to either access more funding from governments, build their commercial capability and get more money from partners and sponsors.
'Sooryavanshi Will Do Wonders For India, Don't Pressurise Him': Chaminda Vaas
Former Sri Lanka: Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas, currently serving as the official mentor of the Palamuru Strikers in the Telangana T20 League (TG20), believes teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has all the ingredients to enjoy a successful international career but urged fans and experts not to burden the 15-year-old with unrealistic expectations. Speaking to IANS, Vaas said India has consistently produced world-class young cricketers over the years and expressed confidence that Sooryavanshi will eventually establish himself in the national side if allowed to develop naturally. Well, India has produced so many young talent over so many years. And this new sensation, Sooryavanshi, is still young, and I am sure he will get the opportunity to play for India and do well, but one thing I will ask of the people is that he is still young and not to pressurise him, and I am sure he will do wonders for Indian cricket. Sooryavanshi, who grabbed headlines by amassing 776 runs at a staggering strike-rate of 237.30 to bag the Player-of-the-Tournament honour in IPL 2026 for Rajasthan Royals, is currently eyeing a much-anticipated international debut for India in the ongoing five-match T201 series against England. Sooryavanshi was unused in Ireland, as India suffered a shock 2-0 series loss. Vaas also lauded the TG20, saying tournaments of this nature are crucial in identifying and nurturing young talent while providing aspiring cricketers with a pathway to the IPL and eventually the Indian team. Hyderabad Cricket Association organizing the first Telangana T20 is good for the youngsters, and theres so much potential I can see with all the teams. Especially if you take Palamuru Strikers, there are quite a few youngsters coming through the ladder, and Im really pleased with their performance, but even though as a team we didnt perform, there are a few individuals striking really well, He said. Vaas also lauded the TG20, saying tournaments of this nature are crucial in identifying and nurturing young talent while providing aspiring cricketers with a pathway to the IPL and eventually the Indian team. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Indian cricket has done a great job for youngsters, and not only in Hyderabad, I think every state they organize a T20 tournament and give so much exposure, so much opportunity, as well as the experience to get into IPL, and thats how most of the cricketers have come up. And its really good to see the youngsters are stepping into the next level, he added. Article Source: IANS
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'Iyers Knock In 1st T20I Was A Masterclass In Reading The Situation, Says Patel
Emirates Old Trafford: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes Shreyas Iyer silenced his critics with a composed captains knock in the rain-abandoned first T20I against England, saying the innings showcased his maturity and ability to adapt to the match situation. Leading the side in the series opener at Chester-le-Street, Iyer struck 68 off 47 deliveries to anchor Indias innings after the visitors were reduced to 6/2 inside the first two overs. His knock, along with Abhishek Sharmas explosive 59 off just 24 balls and Shivam Dubes unbeaten 42 off 21 deliveries, helped India recover to post a competitive 189/7. However, persistent rain after the completion of Indias innings prevented England from beginning their chase, forcing the match to be abandoned without a result. Reflecting on Iyers innings, Parthiv said the India skipper displayed excellent awareness by complementing Abhisheks aggressive approach instead of looking for big hits himself. Those raising questions over Shreyas Iyer would have felt a lot more relieved after this innings. As a player, Shreyas Iyer doesnt have to worry about anything. Hes a proven performer in this format. It was a very important innings because India had lost two early wickets, while at the other end, Abhishek Sharma was batting quite aggressively. So, Shreyas had to play the second fiddle rather than rely too much on hitting sixes, which is something every Indian player is so used to from playing in the IPL, Parthiv told Jio Hotstar. You have to rotate the strike, and score boundaries along the ground. I thought it was a masterclass from Shreyas Iyer, understanding the situation and the dimensions of the ground. Thats something both the captain and the Indian team would have learned from those two games against Ireland, he added. Patel also felt Indias batting display was an important step forward after an inconsistent start to the tour during the two T20Is against Ireland, saying the innings showed the teams ability to adapt to different conditions. You have to rotate the strike, and score boundaries along the ground. I thought it was a masterclass from Shreyas Iyer, understanding the situation and the dimensions of the ground. Thats something both the captain and the Indian team would have learned from those two games against Ireland, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India and England will now clash in Manchester in the second T20I at Emirates Old Trafford, with the five-match series still level after the rain washed out the opener. Article Source: IANS
'Communicate Clearly With Vaibhav, Dont Rush Him Into Playing XI': Parthiv
T20 World Cup: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has urged the Indian team management to handle Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with patience while backing teenage batting sensation to make his debut at some stage in the series. He stressed that the youngster should not be left guessing about his role in the squad. Parthivs remarks come a day after India bowling coach Morne Morkel also urged patience with the teenage prodigy while reiterating the teams faith in established openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma ahead of the second T20I against England in Manchester. I feel Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will definitely get an opportunity at some point in this series. But at this stage, communication is extremely important. When youre part of the coaching staff, you have to make sure you communicate clearly with the players. Even if youre not going to play him, you have to tell him that, Parthiv told Jio Hotstar. Hes a 15-year-old kid, so you need to be very careful with him and advise him to be patient. There are a lot of players who have also done really well. Sanju Samson was the Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup. Ishan Kishan, who is batting at three, is the ICCs No. 1-ranked T20I batter, while Abhishek Sharma is No. 2.At this point in time, there isnt a place for Vaibhav in the XI, and that needs to be communicated to him really well, he added. With Samson experiencing a tough time on the ongoing UK tour, scoring 5, 0, and 1 in his last three innings and Sooryavanshi waiting for his chance, Morkel had said the coaching staff remained committed to supporting players who have consistently performed for India. I think we need to respect the fact that we had our No.1 batter in T20 cricket, Abhishek Sharma. Sanju was the player of the World Cup, Morkel explained. Samson had a great IPL. So, as a coaching staff, its only fair to show trust and support for your players. Yes, a young man is knocking on the door, and thats exciting. But for not just those two players at the top, but for the entire group, its good that we show our support. Morkel also emphasised that India was hesitant to move batters from their preferred roles just to make room for new players. In a day, its about putting performances on the board. That is the key. But we also dont want to think too much and put other players in different positions. So, its not as simple as just saying, Lets play Sooryavanshi. I think we need to respect the fact that we had our No.1 batter in T20 cricket, Abhishek Sharma. Sanju was the player of the World Cup, Morkel explained. Samson had a great IPL. So, as a coaching staff, its only fair to show trust and support for your players. Yes, a young man is knocking on the door, and thats exciting. But for not just those two players at the top, but for the entire group, its good that we show our support. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Sooryavanshi, who grabbed headlines by amassing 776 runs at a staggering strike-rate of 237.30 to bag the Player-of-the-Tournament honour in IPL 2026 for Rajasthan Royals, is currently eyeing a much-anticipated international debut for India. He was unused in Ireland, as India suffered a shock 2-0 series loss. Article Source: IANS
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ENG vs IND 2nd T20I: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Manchester Clash
ENG vs IND 2nd T20I,T20IApproaching Milestones and Records :The stage is set for another thrilling encounter between two top T20I sides. England cricket team and Indian cricket team will lock horns in the second T20I at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday at 7 PM IST. The first game was washed out at Riverside Stadium after the first innings. Both teams will be aiming to get a win to get a lead in the series. Abhishek Sharma and Shreyas Iyer scored half-centuries in the first game, while Shivam Dube played yet another crucial knock. But other Indian batters struggled in these conditions. That will be a big challenge in this Manchester clash on Saturday. England had a good bowling display. They started well with two early wickets and then closed out the innings with not much to offer. They have announced a strong playing XI for the second game, and they will be expecting a good display from the team. Notably, it is a good scoring venue, and we can expect a high-scoring thriller. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the England vs India second T20I clash at Old Trafford in Manchester. ENG vs IND 2nd T20I: Approaching Test Records and T20ICricket Milestones Ahead of the ENG vs IND 2ndT20IatOld Trafford in Manchester 23 - Tilak Varma is just 23 runs away from completing 1500 T20I runs. He will be the 10th Indian to do so. 60 - Abhishek Sharma scored a 20-ball fifty in the first game. He needs 60 more runs to surpass Suresh Raina (1605) and become India's 8th highest scorer in T20Is. He will play his 50th T20I on Saturday. 2 - Adil Rashid needs two more wickets for surpassing Ish Sodhi (165) and becoming the second-highest wicket-taker in T20Is. 3 - Arshdeep Singh needs three more wickets to surpass Haris Rauf (133) and get into the top 15 wicket-takers in T20Is. 1 - Axar Patel is just one wicket away from becoming the fourth Indian bowler with 100 T20I wickets.5 - Jos Buttler needs five sixes to surpass Suryakumar Yadav (179) and become the batter with the fourth highest T20I sixes. 85 - Sanju Samson needs 85 runs to complete 85 international runs for India. 41 - Jos Buttler needs 41 more runs to complete 12500 international runs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 1 - Adil Rashid needs one wicket to become England's fourth highest wicket-taker at the international level.
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Praveen Dubey's unbeaten 64 off 32 balls guided Bengaluru Blasters to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Hubli Tigers off the final ball of the match in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament in Hubballi on Friday. Chasing 197, the Blasters recovered from an early collapse before holding their nerve to register their seventh win of the season and assure themselves of the top spot in the playoffs. The Blasters were rocked early after slipping to 59/4 with two balls remaining in the powerplay as Shikhar Shetty and Vaibhav Sharma combined to put the chase on the back foot. Captain Shubhang Hegde (41 off 30) and Wahid Faizan Khan (25 off 18) steadied the innings with a crucial 39-run partnership before Dubey took charge with an unbeaten 64 off 32 balls, striking three fours and six sixes to seal victory dramatically. The victory consolidated the Blasters' position at the top of the table with 14 points from eight matches, while Hubli Tigers remained at the bottom with six points from eight outings. Earlier, Hubli Tigers posted a competitive 196/6 after recovering from a difficult start. Reduced to 82/5 in the 12th over, the Tigers rebuilt through a vital 70-run stand between Abhinav Manohar (35 off 18) and Shivkumar Rakshith (50 not out off 28). Manvanth Kumar also played an important unbeaten knock of 28 off 11 balls as the Tigers added valuable runs in the closing overs. The Tigers had earlier lost momentum despite a promising start from Kruthik Krishna (34 off 22) and Aneeshwar Gautam (31 off 18). Shubhang Hegde was the pick of the Bengaluru Blasters bowlers with figures of 2/24, while the rest of the attack chipped in to restrict further damage before the late surge. Earlier, Hubli Tigers posted a competitive 196/6 after recovering from a difficult start. Reduced to 82/5 in the 12th over, the Tigers rebuilt through a vital 70-run stand between Abhinav Manohar (35 off 18) and Shivkumar Rakshith (50 not out off 28). Manvanth Kumar also played an important unbeaten knock of 28 off 11 balls as the Tigers added valuable runs in the closing overs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Hubli Tigers 196/6 in 20 overs (Shivkumar Rakshith 50 not out, Kruthik Krishna 34, Abhinav Manohar 35; Shubhang Hegde 2/24) lost to Bengaluru Blasters 197/7 in 20 overs (Praveen Dubey 64 not out, Shubhang Hegde 41; Shikhar Shetty 3-19, Vaibhav Sharma 2-56 ) by three wickets Article Source: IANS
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Pakistan Spinner Abrar Is In A Fix As West Indies Tests Clash With The Hundred
West Indies Test: Pakistans mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed is in a spin as his possible selection for the two-match Test series in the West Indies will hurt his chances to feature in The Hundred in the UK, where he was bought by an Indian owner, Sunrisers Leeds, a news report said on Friday. Abrar is facing the country v club debate, and he will have to decide whether to join the national team for red-ball cricket or his franchise for white-ball cricket, a report in Telecom Asia Sport said. Abrar and his agent are in a fix because if he is selected for the Test team to play in the West Indies, it will affect his participation in The Hundred, which will start four days before the first Test, sources said. The Hundred starts from July 21, while the first Test commences on July 25. Abrars signing caused a major controversy in Indian cricket circles as the Kavya Maran-owned franchise Sunrisers Leeds came under fire for signing the Pakistani player for a big sum of 190,000 pounds (approx. INR 2.3 crore). Kavya Maran had faced online backlash with fans criticising the move and accusing the franchise of ignoring national sentiment. The controversy intensified after reports suggested that Kavya herself raised the paddle during the bidding war that secured the services of a Pakistani spinner. Sources close to Abrars agent said it would be a big blow if the spinner is not released to take part in The Hundred. Sunrisers Leeds owner has faced backlash from 140 billion people and has resisted that, so it will be imperative that Abrar plays in The Hundred, sources told telecomasia.net. Pakistan's national selection committee is due to announce the squad for the two-Test series on Monday, and they are considering Abrar as they need a leg-spinner, who is seen as a strong weapon against the West Indies batters. India halted bilateral cricket with Pakistan in the wake of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, blamed on militants based across the border. The two countries only play each other in multi-national events like the World Cup, Champions Trophy, and Asia Cup. Pakistan's national selection committee is due to announce the squad for the two-Test series on Monday, and they are considering Abrar as they need a leg-spinner, who is seen as a strong weapon against the West Indies batters. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Since then, Pakistani players have been banned from the IPL, while all Indian owners of teams in Leagues around the world do not select them. It was only following a threat by the England and Wales Cricket Board that o discrimination would be allowed against Pakistan players that Sunrisers Leeds bought Abrar in the auction. Article Source: IANS
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2nd T20I: Morkel Backs Sooryavanshi To Be Ready But Urges 'patience'
Lucknow Super Giants: India bowling coach Morne Morkel has praised teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's seamless integration into the senior setup but insisted the management will not rush the 15-year-old into the playing XI, reaffirming its faith in established openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma ahead of the second T20I against England in Manchester. With Samson experiencing a tough time on the ongoing UK tourscoring 5, 0, and 1 in his last three inningsand Sooryavanshi waiting for his chance, Morkel said the coaching staff remained committed to supporting players who have consistently performed for India. I think we need to respect the fact that we had our No.1 batter in T20 cricket, Abhishek Sharma. Sanju was the player of the World Cup, Morkel explained. Samson had a great IPL. So, as a coaching staff, its only fair to show trust and support for your players. Yes, a young man is knocking on the door, and thats exciting. But for not just those two players at the top, but for the entire group, its good that we show our support. Morkel also emphasised that India was hesitant to move batters from their preferred roles just to make room for new players. In a day, its about putting performances on the board. That is the key. But we also dont want to think too much and put other players in different positions. So, its not as simple as just saying, 'Lets play Sooryavanshi.' Its about standing by some of the guys who have won World Cups, who have performed well in tough situations, and then building from there to strengthen our top order as much as possible in these conditions. Although he didnt specify when Sooryavanshi might debut internationally, Morkel said the young player had already impressed everyone with his attitude and composure. I think hes filled in very well. If you follow the boys on Instagram, there are already many photos being posted, especially of him. At the nets as a 15-year-old on the international stage, it can be intimidating. But just from the couple of nets weve had, hes been very impressive. Were all excited to see how he performs. When he gets an opportunity, Im sure hell be ready. Fitting into the squad has been very smooth. Morkel also praised fast bowler Prince Yadav, who has taken six wickets in his first three international matches after starting as a net bowler for the Lucknow Super Giants. I was lucky to work with Prince while I was with Lucknow Super Giants. At that time, he was a net bowler, and he was already recognised as someone with great skill. Im amazed at how calm he stays. Morkel also praised fast bowler Prince Yadav, who has taken six wickets in his first three international matches after starting as a net bowler for the Lucknow Super Giants. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The former South Africa pacer added that it was encouraging to see Harshit Rana return from injury and bowl with intensity, providing India with more depth in their pace attack as they aim to even the five-match series. Article Source: IANS
ODI World Cup: Days after announcing his retirement from international cricket during the England vs New Zealand third Test, former captain Ben Stokes has shared an emotional farewell message, thanking fans, teammates, and everyone who supported him during his remarkable 15-year career. Stokes, regarded as one of England's greatest all-rounders and match-winners, reflected on the highs and lows of his journey in a heartfelt post on X, saying the decision to retire was one only he could make. It's been a mad 15 years. It's had everything thrown in there, from the highest highs to the lowest lows (on and off the field). My time was up, and no one was going to be able to make that decision other than me. But in the meantime, I just want to say I love every single England fan and every single cricket fan who's supported me over the years, Stokes wrote. The 35-year-old also expressed gratitude to his teammates and everyone associated with his career. I love every single person I've walked out onto the field with representing England. I could go on and on, but I hope you get the gist of how much I loved doing what I did for 15 years. I'm looking forward to being a fan and supporting the team, and the odd day in hospitality won't go amiss. Family, friends, teammates, fans...I love y'all. Stokesy, he added. Stokes brought the curtain down on an illustrious international career after England's defeat to New Zealand in the third Test, his final appearance in England colours. He leaves the game as one of the defining cricketers of his generation and among England's greatest match-winners. His unbeaten 84 in the unforgettable 2019 ODI World Cup final against New Zealand helped England lift the trophy for the first time in history after a dramatic Super Over finish. Just six weeks later, Stokes produced another iconic innings, smashing an unbeaten 135 at Headingley to script one of the greatest Test victories of all time and keep England alive in the 2019 Ashes series against Australia. He leaves the game as one of the defining cricketers of his generation and among England's greatest match-winners. His unbeaten 84 in the unforgettable 2019 ODI World Cup final against New Zealand helped England lift the trophy for the first time in history after a dramatic Super Over finish. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He retires having represented England in 122 Tests, including 44 as captain, scoring more than 7,000 runs and taking over 200 wickets in the longest format. He also featured in 114 One-Day Internationals and 43 T20 Internationals, cementing his legacy as one of England's finest all-format cricketers. Article Source: IANS
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Bhatkal Stars In Mysore Warriors' 3-wkt Victory Over Gulbarga Mystics
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Ritesh Bhatkals unbeaten 75 in 42 balls was the highlight of Mysore Warriors' three-wicket victory over Gulbarga Mystics in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 in Hubballi on Friday. It was another thriller with Bhatkal holding things together to steer the Warriors home in 19.3 overs. Chasing 197, the 33-year-old dug deep into his reserves, pulled the team back from early hiccups (2/39) and remained unconquered with four fours and five sixes. He was aided by Manoj Bhandage (24 off 15) as the pair combined for 37 runs in 23 balls to seize control despite a strong showing from the Mystics' attack led by Nathan D'Mello (3-38), Paras Gurbax Arya (2-24), and Ronit More (2-41) The Warriors moved up out of the bottom berth with their third victory from eight matches and sit in fourth position on seven points, while the Mystics are now below them on six points after their fifth loss. The Mystics, put into bat, relied on disciplined batting before seamlessly shifting gears to steady the ship from 2-24 in 2.4 overs to a more manageable 147-5 in 16 overs. Young all-around No. 4 Dhruv Prabhakar and attacking No.5 Thippa Reddy batted with composure and added a 29-ball 56 for the fourth wicket to pull up the Gulbarga Mystics before Manish Pandey unleashed a late assault of 41 runs in only 19 deliveries with six fours and a six. The Raichur-born Thippa Reddy (51 off 26) slammed his second successive half-century studded with five fours and three sixes, while the 21-year-old Dhruv also made the most of his promotion, making a fluent 51 in 35 balls with six fours and a six. For the Warriors, Arbind Rai and Lavish Kaushal were the most successful bowlers with 3-31 and 3-25, respectively. The Raichur-born Thippa Reddy (51 off 26) slammed his second successive half-century studded with five fours and three sixes, while the 21-year-old Dhruv also made the most of his promotion, making a fluent 51 in 35 balls with six fours and a six. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Gulbarga Mystics 196/7 in 20 overs (Macneil Noronha 27, Dhruv Prabhakar 51, Thippa Reddy 51, Manish Pandey 41 not out; Arbind Rai 3-31, Lavish Kaushal 3-25) lost to Mysore Warriors 197/7 (L R Chethan 23, Ritesh Bhatkal 75 not out, Lankesh KP 29, Manoj Bhandage 24; Nathan DMello 3-38, Paras Gurbax Arya 2-24, Ronit More 2-41 Article Source: IANS
Hope returns, Roach out for West Indies after injury-hit Sri Lanka bat
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