England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says her team is ready for the challenge of facing six-time champions Australia in Sunday’s ICC Women's T20 World Cup final after leading the hosts to a convincing 40-run win over South Africa in the second semi-final on Thursday.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has made it clear that only athletes capable of delivering strong performances will be cleared to represent India at the 2026 Asian Games, reiterating that the event is not meant for “exposure” but for winning medals.
Currently an advisor to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), Edulji wants the national selectors to focus on the next generation of Indian women's cricketers.
Australia wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney believes the team's strength lies in its all-round depth, crediting consistent contributions from across the squad for powering the six-time champions into a record eighth ICC Women's T20 World Cup final.
As excitement continues to grow around teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, former South Africa batter Daryll Cullinan has urged Indian cricket to protect the 15-year-old from the pressures of early fame, saying the youngster should be allowed to enjoy his childhood before being fast-tracked into international cricket.
With nine down and the score reading only 148, Sri Lanka looked set to gain a healthy lead but Babar Azam stitched a valuable stand of 70 for the last wicket with Naseem Shah, who scored just five runs off 52 balls.
in June this year, despite the acute economic and civil crisis, SLC had said that the five-team tournament would be played at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo for the initial matches before the action shifts to the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota.
One of the most important meetings of his life came as a teen when he was introduced to Australian legend John Newcombe at his camp in Texas.
Babar achieved the landmark during his unbeaten knock of 34 off 72 balls in Pakistan's first innings against Sri Lanka during the first Test at Galle International Stadium.
World No. 7 Sindhu won her third title of the year in 58 minutes, defeating world No. 11 Zhi Yi 21-9, 11-21, 21-15. The two-time Olympic medalist previously won the Syed Modi International in January and the Swiss Open in March, both of which were BWF Super 300-level events
