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South Africa defeat India by 12 runs in 1st Women's T20I
Jemimah Rodrigues raised India's hopes lower down the order with 53 not out from 30 balls, while Harmanpreet Kaur made 35. But South Africa held nerves to restrict them to 177/4. Earlier, Brits slammed three sixes and 10 fours in her career-best knock of 81. Kapp hit eight fours and one as the duo stitched 96-run partnership from 56 balls.
Pakistan to host England, WI, Bangladesh in a busy season
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a comprehensive international cricket schedule for the 2024/25 season, deviating from its usual practice of last-minute series announcements. The men's team will play a packed season featuring nine Tests, 14 ODIs, and nine T20Is. Key highlights include a high-profile series against England, with Pakistan hosting them for a three-match Test series in October.
Babar Azam to be punished for 'mistakes', says Pakistan Cricket Board on T20 World Cup failure
Reacting to Pakistan's T20 World Cup failure, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi hinted at measures including potentially changing Babar Azam's captaincy, stadium upgrades, prioritizing national commitments, and bans for skipping domestic cricket.
Indian cricket team's new head coach to take charge from Sri Lanka series: BCCI secy Jay Shah
The Indian cricket team will have a new head coach for the upcoming limited-overs series in Sri Lanka starting later this month, according to BCCI secretary Jay Shah. While Shah did not reveal the successor to the outgoing Rahul Dravid, former opener Gautam Gambhir is expected to take on the role. The Cricket Advisory Committee has conducted interviews for the job and has shortlisted Gambhir and former India women's coach W V Raman.
The stage for India's T20 triumph was not set in one day: Rohit & Co made the blueprint post 2023 World Cup setback
The Indian cricket team celebrated a triumphant comeback at Kensington Oval in Barbados as the sun set on a memorable evening. They gathered on the pitch, savoring their victory after clinching the World Test Championship mace and securing the ODI World Cup.
India clinches T20 World Cup victory as Dravid era ends, BCCI eyes Gambhir as next coach; Here's what Roger Binny said
India secured the T20 World Cup under Rohit Sharma's leadership, marking the conclusion of Rahul Dravid's coaching tenure. Amid celebrations, BCCI President Roger Binny endorsed Gautam Gambhir as a potential coach, emphasizing the need for experience across all cricket formats. Following the retirements of key players Sharma and Kohli, Binny expressed confidence in nurturing young talents. Dravid's legacy includes notable team advancements, ending India's 11-year ICC title drought with strategic gameplay.
Rohit Sharma announces retirement from T20 cricket after Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma followed Virat Kohli in announcing retirement from T20 cricket after leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup final. Sharma, joining Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, became India's third captain to achieve this feat in under a year, following losses in the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup to Australia last year.
India record highest-ever team total in Women's Test cricket
India's women's cricket team made history by achieving the highest team total in a Test match, surpassing records set by other nations. Led by standout performances from key players, including Smriti Mandhana, the team showcased remarkable skill and determination on the field.
Shafali Verma becomes fastest woman double-centurion in Test cricket
In a phenomenal display, Shafali Verma's record-breaking double-century led India to a commanding position against South Africa in the one-off Test, echoing the historic feats of Mithali Raj at Taunton.
Jasprit Bumrah is 1000 times better than me: Kapil Dev
Iconic former India all-rounder Kapil Dev feels Jasprit Bumrah is a "1000 times better" bowler than what he was at his prime. Bumrah, who has been doing exceptionally well in the ongoing T20 World Cup, snaring 11 wickets at an outstanding economy of 4.08 in the 23 overs he has bowled so far.
Cricket great Kapil Dev becomes new India golf chief
The World Cup final upset victory at Lord's against the West Indies triggered a cricket revolution in India.He later focused on golf and welcomed the post as it would enable him to "spend more time with my golfing friends and play a little more".
Afghanistan-South Africa T20 World Cup semifinal pits cricket's overachievers against underachievers
In the T20 World Cup semifinals, Afghanistan faces a tough challenge against South Africa while carrying the hopes of their nation. With a strong bowling attack and resilient batting lineup, Afghanistan aims to defy the odds and emerge victorious in this high-stakes cricket encounter.
4-5 players were sleeping: Mohammed Hafeez's shocking claim about Pakistan's cricket team
Mohammed Hafeez, former Pakistan cricketer and Director of Cricket, criticized the national team for what he described as a lackadaisical attitude during his tenure. He claimed that during a Test match against Australia, four to five players were found sleeping in the dressing room, which he deemed unacceptable for professional athletes. Hafeez, appointed after Pakistan's disappointing performance in the 50-overs Cricket World Cup, highlighted challenges during his tenure, including Australia's 3-0 Test series win and New Zealand's 4-1 T20I series victory over Pakistan.
Huge fan of Bumrah, don't want a thing be changed in his unorthodox action: Ambrose
Curtly Ambrose, a legendary Caribbean fast bowler, expressed admiration for Jasprit Bumrah and advised against altering his unique bowling action despite past stress fractures. Ambrose emphasized that injury risks are inherent for all fast bowlers and praised Bumrah's effectiveness across formats. He highlighted the impact of excessive cricket on player burnout and reaffirmed Test cricket's status as the pinnacle of the sport. Ambrose also relished the competitive spirit of modern-day cricket and welcomed upsets in the ongoing T20 World Cup, enhancing the tournament's excitement.
You are one of the greats: Wesley Hall tells Virat Kohli
Legendary West Indies pacer Wesley Hall praised former Indian captain Virat Kohli, placing him among all-time greats. He acknowledged the impact of franchise cricket on Test format. Hall, who played 48 Tests in a 16-year career, met Kohli and Rahul Dravid. Concerned about West Indies' Test future, he urged administrators to retain players. Hall also discussed changes in cricket, emphasising the importance of tall fast bowlers like Bumrah in the game.
Williamson steps down as white-ball captain, declines national contract
The Black Caps have very little international cricket scheduled during the January window and Williamson, who had stepped down from Test captaincy in December 2022, will be available to play all three formats outside that month.
T20 World Cup: "Looking forward to competing against big teams," says USA captain
USA batter and captain Aaron Jones is excited about facing top Test cricket nations after his team qualified for the Super Eight stage of the ICC T20 World Cup. The USA advanced after the match against Ireland was washed out. They secured five points and knocked out Pakistan. Jones talked about the team's progress, expressed gratitude to fans and highlighted their belief in their ability to compete with any team.
Kolkata and Hyderabad, both famous for biryani, vie for IPL bragging rights
The primary reason for this is SRH’s acquisition of Pat Cummins. As a bowler, Cummins is world-class, but his efficacy is highest in Test cricket. Cummins can hit a long ball but you would not go as far as putting him in the bowling allrounder category. Cummins got the big bucks for his leadership. His captaincy of Australia has been marked by tactical acumen. His handling of bowlers, setting of fields and deployment of batsmen out of position had all helped move the game forward.
Anderson might be heading toward end of England cricket career after holding talks with McCullum
Speculation surrounds James Anderson's potential test cricket retirement after discussions with Brendon McCullum. The future series participation remains uncertain for Anderson, who trails Tendulkar in appearances and Warne/Muralitharan in wickets. His partner Broad retired in 2020.
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