'It was a magical moment': Shane Watson reflects on Champions Trophy glory

IANS | March 3, 2025 11:43 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson, a two-time Champions Trophy winner, believes the tournament continues to create unforgettable moments, with the semifinals and final of the 2025 edition set to deliver even more special memories. Watson, who lifted the trophy with Australia in 2006 and 2009, recalls the first title win as the defining moment of his career.

WPL 2025: Our batters need to step up, including me, says Deepti after UPW's 81-run loss

IANS | March 3, 2025 11:25 PM

Lucknow, March 3 (IANS) UP Warriorz skipper Deepti Sharma didn’t mince her words after her team suffered a crushing 81-run defeat at the hands of the Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 here on Monday. Chasing a stiff target of 187, UPW never got going, losing four wickets inside the power-play and eventually folding for 105 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.

WPL 2025: All-round Gujarat Giants dominate UP Warriorz by 81 runs

IANS | March 3, 2025 11:12 PM

Lucknow, March 3 (IANS) Gujarat Giants stormed to a dominant 81-run victory over UP Warriorz, becoming only the second team this season to successfully defend a total to win by 81 runs in Match 15 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Monday.