Smriti Mandhana inches closer to No. 1 Women’s ODI batter

IANS | May 13, 2025 4:09 PM

Dubai, May 13 (IANS) India’s southpaw, Smriti Mandhana, is inching closer to reclaiming the ICC Women’s ODI No.1 batter ranking — a spot she last held in 2019 — after a remarkable performance in the recently concluded tri-series involving South Africa and Sri Lanka.

WTC Final: Temba Bavuma to lead pace-heavy South Africa squad against Australia

IANS | May 13, 2025 3:45 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) South Africa have announced a formidable 15-member squad for their historic first appearance in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, scheduled to take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground from June 11, 2025. Temba Bavuma will lead the Proteas against defending champions Australia in what promises to be a classic contest between two proud Test cricketing nations.

Zimbabwe begin preparations in Leicester ahead of historic England Test

IANS | May 13, 2025 1:55 PM

Leicester, May 13 (IANS) Zimbabwe held their first training session in Leicester on Monday since arriving in England for a landmark Test match against the hosts, scheduled to take place at Trent Bridge in Nottingham from May 22 to 25. The one-off fixture marks Zimbabwe’s return to the longest format on English soil for the first time in over two decades.

Gavaskar does not see Rohit, Virat playing in 2027 ODI World Cup

IANS | May 13, 2025 11:28 AM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Senior Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from Test cricket to prolong their ODI career, but former India captain Sunil Gavaskar does see them going on for a long time and playing in the 2027 World Cup.

Green, Konstas named in Australia's Cummins-led squad for WTC final

IANS | May 13, 2025 10:35 AM

Melbourne, May 13 (IANS) Cameron Green is set for his Test return as the allrounder has been named in Australia's 15-member squad along with experienced quick Josh Hazlewood for the World Test Championship finale at Lord's and subsequent tour of the Caribbean.