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It has been a testing few months now, says Markram on South Africa’s recent T20I form

IANS | November 7, 2024 9:46 PM

Durban, Nov 7 (IANS) Since losing to India by seven runs in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup final at Barbados, South Africa’s form in the format hasn’t been the brightest. They lost 3-0 to West Indies and had a 1-1 result against Ireland in the UAE. Aiden Markram, South Africa’s skipper, has admitted that the last few months for them in the format have been testing but was optimistic to see bright days for his team, as they face India in the series opener at Kingsmead on Friday.

WPL 2025: Chamari’s bowling abilities gave her an edge over Danni, says Jon Lewis

IANS | November 7, 2024 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) UP Warriorz head coach Jon Lewis has said that Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu’s bowling skills gave her the edge over someone like Danni Wyatt-Hodge to be in the side’s playing eleven. Danni didn’t get a game for UP Warriorz in WPL 2024, as Chamari played ahead of her. Before the retentions day deadline on Thursday, Danni had been traded to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), where she could be the opening partner of captain Smriti Mandhana.

WPL 2025: Danni Wyatt is strong contender for RCB's opening spot, says Veda

IANS | November 7, 2024 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy feels that Danni Wyatt, who was traded to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) from UP Warriorz, will be a strong contender for the opening spot to pair with captain Smriti Mandhana at the top in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025. RCB retained their core players like Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil and Asha Sobhana apart from captain Smriti, who led them to the title in the 2024 season.

Mushfiqur Rahim ruled out of Afghanistan ODIs with finger fracture

IANS | November 7, 2024 7:05 PM

Sharjah, Nov 7 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has been ruled out of the remaining ODIs against Afghanistan after sustaining a fracture on his left index finger in the series opener that Bangladesh lost by 92 runs. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said that Mushfiqur will miss the second and third ODIs against Afghanistan and is being monitored by the management.

WPL 2025: RCB retain Smriti, Perry, Ghosh, Shreyanka, Asha; let go of Heather, Nadine, Shubha

IANS | November 7, 2024 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have retained their core players like captain Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, and Asha Sobhana ahead of 2025 season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). The side has let go of Disha Kasat, Indrani Roy, Nadine de Klerk, Heather Knight, Shubha Satheesh, Shraddha Pokharkar and Simran Dil Bahadur.

New Zealand brace for England’s ‘Bazball’ assault in upcoming Test series

IANS | November 7, 2024 4:53 PM

Christchurch, Nov 7 (IANS) New Zealand cricket fans eagerly await a high-intensity series as England prepare to tour the country for three Test matches starting on November 28 in Christchurch. England’s aggressive Test approach, popularly known as ‘Bazball,’ will face scrutiny against the Black Caps, who come into the series with renewed confidence after a 3-0 whitewash of India. Despite England’s recent series loss in Pakistan, New Zealand skipper Tom Latham expects the visitors to stick to their trademark attacking style.

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