New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Jake Weatherald shared his initial reaction after receiving the news of his selection for Australia’s squad for the Ashes opener from chairman of selectors George Bailey and admitted that, while he tried to remain calm during the conversation, he was “screaming in his head” with excitement.
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Former India cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri shared his advice for England to win the Ashes, suggesting that the Ben Stokes-led side needs to set the tone and get early wins in the series.
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Australian cricket legend Ian Healy gave his blunt take on Cameron Green's selection for the first Ashes Test squad, saying that he should not have been selected for the series opener if he can’t bowl.
Sydney, Nov 7 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner will lead Sydney Sixers in the upcoming Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) season. She succeeds Sixers legend Ellyse Perry, one of the women’s game’s greatest ever players, who has captained the club since its inception in 2015.
Sydney, Nov 7 (IANS) Veteran batter Steve Smith will lead a star-studded New South Wales side, featuring five members of Australia’s first Ashes Test squad, for the first time in eight years in their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria at the Sydney Cricket Ground, beginning on Monday.
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) As the countdown begins for the 1st Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind 2025, newly crowned Women's ODI World Cup winner Jemimah Rodrigues has extended a touching message of encouragement to the girls of Team India.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Though two-time WPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) were always expected to retain the likes of Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt, the name of England skipper being the first retention pick ahead of the India captain came as a bit of surprise to many.
Carrara (Gold Coast), Nov 6 (IANS) Australia captain Mitchell Marsh admitted his side fell short against a “world-class” Indian team after a dramatic batting collapse saw them lose the fourth T20I by 48 runs at Carrara Oval on Thursday.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) After retaining only uncapped batter and former U19 World Cup winner Shweta Sehrawat ahead of WPL 2026, UP Warriorz (UPW) head coach Abhishek Nayar said that the franchise is focused on making a fresh start and the mega auction, to be held in New Delhi on November 27, gives them the chance to do that.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) India all-rounder Deepti Sharma was elated upon meeting the President of India, Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with her team, after their victory at the recently concluded Women’s World Cup, and said that she felt special on being addressed as ‘DSP’ by the PM.
