How Mumbai achieved dream of retaining their Senior Women’s T20 Trophy title at Wankhede

Niharika Raina | November 14, 2024 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Upon taking a single off Titas Sadhu on the second ball of the 13th over, Vrushali Bhagat raised her arms in celebration and claimed a stump from the non-striker’s end as a memento. With her jubilant teammates rushing to embrace her, Vrushali’s act of collecting the stumps marked the culmination of a long-held dream for both herself and Mumbai – winning the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy at home, the Wankhede Stadium.

Conditions have helped bowlers, but want to prove our mettle as a batting unit, says Rizwan

IANS | November 13, 2024 10:52 PM

Perth, Nov 13 (IANS) Ahead of Pakistan kick-starting their three-match T20I series against Australia, skipper Mohammad Rizwan said despite the conditions helping bowlers on their tour so far, the visitors are keen to prove their mettle as a batting unit. Pakistan go into the T20I series on the back of beating Australia 2-1 in ODIs, their first series win coming in the country after 22 years. Now Rizwan is all set to become the 12th man to lead Pakistan in T20Is.

Mohammad Amaan named India captain for upcoming 50-over Men’s U19 Asia Cup

IANS | November 13, 2024 10:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Mohammad Amaan has been named as India’s captain for the upcoming 50-over Men’s U19 Asia Cup, to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 29 to December 8. Amaan had previously captained India in the youth ODIs against Australia at Puducherry in September.

India women to play white-ball series against West Indies, Ireland in December-January

IANS | November 13, 2024 8:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The India women’s cricket team will be playing white-ball games against West Indies and Ireland from December 15 to January 15, 2025, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday. West Indies last toured India in November 2016, when they won the T20I series 3-0, while India emerged victorious in ODIs by the same margin in Vijayawada, the BCCI informed in a statement on Wednesday.

India grouped with Pakistan, Nepal in inaugural edition of Women’s U19 Asia Cup

IANS | November 13, 2024 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) India have been placed with Pakistan and Nepal in Group A of the inaugural Women’s U19 Asia Cup, to be played in the 20-over format at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval in Malaysia from December 15-22. Group B comprises hosts Malaysia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The Women’s U19 Asia Cup will serve as a key preparatory tournament for all Asian teams before the 2025 ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup, to be hosted by Malaysia from January 18 to February 2.