'It's a long road': Cricket West Indies charts revival plan

IANS | August 12, 2025 12:57 PM

Port of Spain, Aug 12 (IANS) The West Indies are currently "not in the same level-playing field as other playing countries,” prompting an emergency meeting convened by Cricket West Indies (CWI). The gathering, which included legends such as Brian Lara, Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Desmond Haynes, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, and current head coach Daren Sammy, concluded with a preliminary roadmap aimed at reviving West Indies cricket. However, as noted by participants, “it's a long road, it's not going to happen tomorrow".

Aus A games perfect prep leading into World Cup: Tahlia McGrath

IANS | August 12, 2025 12:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Australia vice-captain Tahlia McGrath while explaining why she chose not to take part in this year’s The Hundred, said that she believes playing with Australia A in Brisbane against India A this week will be an ideal preparation for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India, starting September 30.

Teenager Maphaka makes mark against Australia with career-best fiery spell

IANS | August 11, 2025 1:05 PM

Darwin, Aug 11 (IANS) Despite South Africa falling short by 17 runs in first T20I to Australia, teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka managed to leave his mark with a career-best fiery spell of 4-20. Maphaka, 19, mixed raw pace with aggression to claim the scalps of Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Adam Zampa and Ben Dwarshuis at Marrara Stadium on Sunday.