Visakhapatnam, Oct 12 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur rued a missed opportunity as her team failed to capitalise on a strong platform provided by openers Smriti Mandhana (80) and Pratika Rawal (75) and finished 30-40 runs short in their three-wicket defeat to Australia in the Women's World Cup on Sunday.
Visakhapatnam, Oct 12 (IANS) Captain Alyssa Healy struck a magnificent century, blasting 142 off 107 balls, the highest score ever against India, while Annabel Sutherland grabbed 5-40 as Australia scampered to a three-wicket victory in a crucial match in the Women's World Cup in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
Visakhapatnam, Oct 12 (IANS) Alyssa Healy struck a magnificent century, blasting 142 off 107 balls, the highest score ever against India, as Australia scampered to a three-wicket victory in a crucial Women's World Cup match in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Legendary spinner Anil Kumble said he is a great admirer of Kuldeep Yadav and praised his skills following a five-wicket haul against the West Indies in the ongoing second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) West Indies left-arm spinner Khary Pierre admitted he was surprised by India’s decision to enforce the follow-on on day three of the second and final Test, but said his team embraced the challenge to bat in a counterattacking manner on a wicket which he felt is still very good to bat, despite the occasional turn.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Kuldeep Yadav’s mastery of angles and drift came into full view on day three of the second and final Test against the West Indies, as the left-arm wrist spinner turned the match on its head with his fifth five-wicket haul to bowl out the visitors for 248 and give India a huge 270-run lead.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) One would have hoped that with West Indies bowled out for 248 on day three of the second and final Test by India, the hosts’ would not enforce the follow-on and bat again on a slow pitch still good for batting and give bowlers some rest.
Visakhapatnam, Oct 12 (IANS) ICC Chairman Jay Shah noted their contribution to the sport as the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) on Sunday paid a glowing tribute to two of the state’s most accomplished women cricketers — Mithali Raj and Raavi Kalpana — by naming a stand and a gate after them respectively at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium.
Visakhapatnam, Oct 12 (IANS) Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal struck superb fifties and raised the highest-ever opening partnership against Australia in the Women's World Cup, as India posted 330 all out at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on Sunday.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) John Campbell and Shai Hope smashed unbeaten fifties as West Indies produced their most resolute session of the ongoing Test series by reaching 173/2 in 49 overs and trailing India by 97 runs at stumps on day three of the second and final game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
