Tayla Vlaeminck hopeful of T20 World Cup selection after superb spell vs India 'A'

IANS | August 11, 2024 4:25 PM

Brisbane, Aug 11 (IANS) Tearaway quick Tayla Vlaeminck is hopeful that her efforts will pave the way for her to get a berth in Australia’s squad for this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup. On Sunday, Tayla bowled a ferocious spell of 1-6 from her four overs, where she bowled impressively as Australia A took a seven-wicket win in the third and final T20 against India A.

It just comes out; you don’t plan these things, says Dravid on emotions over T20 WC win

IANS | August 10, 2024 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Rahul Dravid, the former India captain and head coach, has revealed that his pouring his emotions out in the aftermath of winning the Men’s T20 World Cup in June was spontaneous and just came out without any planning. After India lifted the Men’s T20 World Cup trophy with a seven-run win over South Africa in the final at Barbados on June 29, a usually reserved Rahul Dravid let out a celebratory outburst after being invited by the players to lift the trophy.

CLOSE-IN: Are Indian sportspersons mentally strong? (IANS column)

Yajurvindra Singh | August 10, 2024 4:39 PM

The Indian sportspersons’ performance at the Paris Olympics has once again brought out the “Tale of being so close and yet so far”. Have the Indian sportspersons got the mental strength to win and overcome the final hurdle? This is a question that has been lingering on one’s mind for quite a while.