Deepti Sharma withdraws from The Hundred 2025 to manage workload

IANS | July 8, 2025 6:11 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India allrounder Deepti Sharma has opted out of the 2025 edition of The Hundred, citing workload management as the key reason ahead of a crucial cricketing calendar that includes a 50-over Women’s World Cup on home soil later this year.

Kent sign Keith Dudgeon for entire 2026 season

IANS | July 8, 2025 5:55 PM

Canterbury, July 8 (IANS) Kent Cricket has announced the signing of South African paceman Keith Dudgeon for the entire 2026 season, subject to regulatory approval. The 29-year-old initially joined Kent on a short-term overseas deal at the start of the 2025 season and took career first-class best figures of 7-36 on debut away at Northamptonshire, before a knee injury ended his chance to make any further appearances.

Deepti Sharma closes in on becoming top-ranked T20I bowler

IANS | July 8, 2025 3:47 PM

Dubai, July 8 (IANS) India’s star spinner Deepti Sharma is on the verge of becoming the No. 1 ranked T20I bowler after the 27-year-old moved up to the second spot, just eight rating points shy of Pakistan’s Sadia Iqbal, who currently holds the top spot.