3rd T20I: Theekshana, Hasaranga restrict India to 137/9

IANS | July 30, 2024 10:06 PM

Pallekele, July 30 (IANS) A spirited bowling effort saw Sri Lanka restrict India to 137/9, after being asked to bat first in the third and final T20I of the series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday.

3rd T20I: Sri Lanka ask India to bat first; Hardik, Rishabh, Axar, Arshdeep rested

IANS | July 30, 2024 8:10 PM

Pallekele, July 30 (IANS) Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field first against India in the inconsequential third and final T20I of the series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. India have rested Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh for the match as they have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

India should really focus on improving the No.3 batter position, says Mithali Raj

IANS | July 29, 2024 5:34 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) With India ending the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup with a runners-up finish, former captain and batting mainstay Mithali Raj has called on the side to focus on improvements around the No.3 batting position, an area where it has been found wanting. With Jemimah Rodrigues excelling as a No.5 batter, it means she and Richa Ghosh will handle finishing duties. But it also means that India don’t have a solid batter at the No.3 position following in after Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma.

England have shown improvement in 3-0 win over WI, says Mark Butcher

IANS | July 29, 2024 5:27 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Former England batter Mark Butcher believes the side has shown refinement and improvement in their 3-0 Test series win over the West Indies. England won the first Test at Lord's by an innings and 114 runs, followed by winning second game at Trent Bridge by 241 runs.