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Give them time: Muzumdar backs inexperienced India attack after SA setback

Reflecting on India’s six-wicket defeat to South Africa in a crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Old Trafford, head coach Amol Muzumdar backed his young bowling attack despite their struggles against seasoned all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, whose match-winning knock exposed the side’s inexperience and halted India's winning momentum.

Ponting tips Root to overtake his Test tally in Manchester

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes England batter Joe Root is en route to overtaking his run tally in Test cricket on Day 3 of the Manchester Test. Root, who completed his half-century early on Day 3 against India, is within touching distance of Ponting’s tally in the all-time men’s Test cricket run charts.