Women's World Cup: Perry credits ‘Harmanpreet and Jemimah’ partnership for Australia’s loss in semis

IANS | October 31, 2025 5:21 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) The Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry hailed India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues for batting India into the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup final, saying their composure under pressure earned applause even from the Australian dressing room. India pulled off the highest successful run chase in women’s ODIs to book a place in Sunday’s title clash with South Africa, ending Australia’s reign as champions.

Steve Smith revisits ‘tricky and tough’ 2019 Ashes battle with Jofra Archer at Lord’s

IANS | October 31, 2025 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Australia batter Steve Smith has revisited one of the most dramatic duels in modern Test cricket — his unforgettable clash with England speedster Jofra Archer during the 2019 Ashes at Lord’s. Speaking on Fox Cricket’s The Howie Games podcast with Mark Howard, Smith opened up about the fierce contest that left him bruised and concussed, but ultimately cemented his legend in Ashes folklore.

‘Champions win the inner battle’: Laxman hails Jemimah's 'mental strength' amid anxiety struggles

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Former India cricketer VVS Laxman lauded batter Jemimah Rodrigues for her "resilience and mental strength" after she opened up about battling anxiety during the early stage of the ongoing Women’s World Cup.

'We're calculating 5-5 overs, batting as per runs needed', Harmanpreet reveals mindset in 167-run stand with Jemimah

IANS | October 31, 2025 2:50 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said her mindset while sharing a match-winning partnership with centurion Jemimah Rodrigues to get five-wicket win over Australia in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup semi-final was to stay together for around 30-40 overs and that the game would change in their favour.

2nd T20I: Players, match officials, MCG staffers wear black armbands in memory of Ben Austin

IANS | October 31, 2025 1:48 PM

Melbourne, Oct 31 (IANS) Australia and India players, match officials and staffers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) are wearing black armbands in memory of 17-year-old cricketer Ben Austin, who died in Melbourne after being hit by the ball on the neck during training. Players of both the teams also observed the moment of silence before the play started.

2nd T20I: Short comes in as Australia elect to bowl first against unchanged India

IANS | October 31, 2025 1:36 PM

Melbourne, Oct 31 (IANS) Matthew Short has come into Australia’s playing eleven as skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second T20I against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.

'No words can ease the pain of losing someone so young': Dhawan condoles the demise of teen Aussie cricketer

IANS | October 31, 2025 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan expressed grief and extended condolences on the death of 17-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin, who succumbed to injuries sustained during a training session in Melbourne.

Result of consistent hardwork and intent: Harmanpreet on historic Women's WC chase

IANS | October 31, 2025 12:20 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur was in full praise of her side and lauded the consistent hardwork and consistency that led them to the Women's World Cup final against South Africa, beating the seven-time champions Australia

NZ's Kristen Clarke gets maiden ODI call-up, to replace injured Matt Henry

IANS | October 31, 2025 12:05 PM

Wellington, Oct 31 (IANS) New Zealand have handed a maiden ODI call-up to pacer Kristian Clarke as a replacement for the injured Matt Henry.

True display of belief and passion: Kohli lauds Women in Blue's heroics in WC semifinal

IANS | October 31, 2025 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Indian batting stalwart and former skipper Virat Kohli hailed the Women in Blue for their stunning victory over seven-time champions Australia in the ODI World Cup semifinal, calling it a “true display of resilience, belief, and passion.”

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Women's World Cup: Perry credits ‘Harmanpreet and Jemimah’ partnership for Australia’s loss in semis

Steve Smith revisits ‘tricky and tough’ 2019 Ashes battle with Jofra Archer at Lord’s

‘Champions win the inner battle’: Laxman hails Jemimah's 'mental strength' amid anxiety struggles

'We're calculating 5-5 overs, batting as per runs needed', Harmanpreet reveals mindset in 167-run stand with Jemimah

2nd T20I: Players, match officials, MCG staffers wear black armbands in memory of Ben Austin

2nd T20I: Short comes in as Australia elect to bowl first against unchanged India

'No words can ease the pain of losing someone so young': Dhawan condoles the demise of teen Aussie cricketer

Result of consistent hardwork and intent: Harmanpreet on historic Women's WC chase

NZ's Kristen Clarke gets maiden ODI call-up, to replace injured Matt Henry

True display of belief and passion: Kohli lauds Women in Blue's heroics in WC semifinal

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