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WPL 2025: Focus on skipper Deepti as UP Warriorz get ready for opener vs Gujarat Giants

IANS | February 14, 2025 2:42 PM

Vadodra, Feb 14 (IANS) UP Warriorz are all set for season 3 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) and are going through the final paces before the Deepti Sharma-led side takes the field against Gujrat Giants on Sunday. In their second match of the season, UP Warriorz go against Delhi Capitals on February 19. Both the matches are scheduled at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.

WPL 2025: I love challenges, no matter the level, says UP Warriorz captain Deepti Sharma

IANS | February 13, 2025 10:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 gears up for another thrilling season, a fresh chapter unfolds for the UP Warriorz. Off-spinning all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been given the captaincy role Australian star Alyssa Healy was ruled out due to a foot injury. With the tournament set to begin on Friday, Deepti is ready to embrace the challenge of leading the WPL side for the first time.

Champions Trophy: Mehidy Hasan Miraz named Bangladesh vice-captain

IANS | February 13, 2025 8:52 PM

Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the vice-captain of Bangladesh men's cricket team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy to be played in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19. The 27-year-old allrounder, who has been one of Bangladesh’s most consistent performers across formats, will serve as deputy to Najmul Hossain Shanto for the marquee tournament set to begin on February 19.

Rizwan backs Babar amid form struggles as Pakistan eye Tri-Series final

IANS | February 13, 2025 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) As Pakistan prepare for the final of the Tri-Nation ODI Series against New Zealand in Karachi, skipper Mohammad Rizwan has thrown his weight behind former captain Babar Azam, backing the star batter to rediscover his best form. While runs in Friday’s game would be valuable, the broader concern remains Babar’s long-term dip in form, which has seen his numbers drop across all formats.

Mark Robinson departs as Warwickshire overhauls coaching setup

IANS | February 13, 2025 7:45 PM

Birmingham, Feb 13 (IANS) Warwickshire County Cricket Club has parted ways with First Team Coach Mark Robinson by mutual consent, bringing an end to his four-year tenure at Edgbaston. Robinson, who took charge in 2021, leaves behind a legacy that includes guiding the Bears to a County Championship title in his debut season but also overseeing a period of inconsistency in red-ball and white-ball formats.

WPL 2025: MI sign Parunika Sisodia, RCB pick Nuzhat Parween as injury replacements 

IANS | February 13, 2025 5:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Mumbai Indians have roped in U19 Women's T20 World Cup-winning spinner Parunika Sisodia as a replacement for pacer Pooja Vastrakar for the upcoming edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. Pooja was ruled out of the third edition of the WPL due to an injury. Parunika, who was picked by the Gujarat Giants in the inaugural edition of the league, will now feature in the Mumbai Indians squad for WPL 2025.

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