Women’s T20 WC: We will try to be calm, not take much pressure, says Pakistan's Fatima Sana

IANS | October 5, 2024 7:09 PM

Dubai, Oct 5 (IANS) Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said her team will try to be calm and not take much pressure on themselves ahead of a crunch clash against India in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday afternoon. Fatima was top-notch in her all-rounder roles – a knock of 30 and figures of 2-10 - in guiding Pakistan to a 31-run victory over Sri Lanka in their opening Group A game at Sharjah. With their confidence on a high, Pakistan will be aiming to make it back-to-back wins against an Indian team, who were consigned to a 58-run defeat by New Zealand.

Women’s T20 WC: Just believe in the process which has worked so far, says Aavishkar Salvi

IANS | October 5, 2024 6:42 PM

Dubai, Oct 5 (IANS) Ahead of India's clash with archrivals Pakistan in a crucial Group A game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, the team's bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi believes the side has put behind them the 58-run defeat to New Zealand and are having immense trust in the process which has worked for them so far.

Women’s T20 WC: Indian team will learn a lot and come back stronger, says Poonam Yadav

IANS | October 5, 2024 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Veteran leg-spinner Poonam Yadav has said she is sure the Indian team will take a lot of learnings from their heavy 58-run defeat to New Zealand in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup and make a strong comeback in their clash against Pakistan on Sunday afternoon.

Women’s T20 WC: Harmanpreet has been more successful at four or five, says Poonam

Niharika Raina | October 5, 2024 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Ahead of India’s must-win Group A clash against Pakistan in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, veteran leg-spinner Poonam Yadav said captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been a more successful batter at number four or five, instead of being at number three. In Friday’s campaign opener, where India suffered a heavy 58-run defeat, Harmanpreet could make only 15 runs as a No.3 batter, a move decided before leaving for the UAE, which brought mixed reactions.

Irani Cup: Shreyas Iyer expresses ‘amazing feeling’ as Mumbai ends ‘long wait’ for title

IANS | October 5, 2024 5:24 PM

Lucknow, Oct 5 (IANS) Mumbai ended a 27-year wait and lifted the 2024 Irani Cup at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Following the victory, Mumbai and India middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer took to social media to acknowledge the victory.

Rinku Singh shares story behind 'God's Plan' tattoo ahead of T20I series vs Bangladesh

IANS | October 5, 2024 3:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Ahead of the T20I series between India and Bangladesh starting in Gwalior on Sunday, left-handed batter Rinku Singh opened up about his God’s plan tattoo, saying the link of it is with the five sixes he hit against Yash Dayal in an unforgettable finish in IPL 2023.

Ben Stokes ruled out of England’s first Test vs Pakistan; Brydon Carse set for debut

IANS | October 5, 2024 3:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Ben Stokes has been ruled out of playing England's first Test against Pakistan, starting on October 7 in Multan, due to his ongoing recovery from a torn hamstring.

I like Virat more than Babar, says ex-Pakistan captain Sidra Nawaz

IANS | October 5, 2024 2:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Former Pakistan skipper Sidra Nawaz was asked to weigh in on the age-old debate between the fans of the two cricketing nations as to who she thinks is the better player, Virat Kohli or Babar Azam.

Women's T2O WC: India look to bounce back after NZ defeat, says Jemimah Rodrigues

IANS | October 5, 2024 10:36 AM

Dubai, Oct 5 (IANS) India's women's cricket team faced a crucial test of character as they aim to recover from a significant loss to New Zealand in the T20 World Cup. Jemimah Rodrigues stressed the importance of resilience as the team seeks to reignite their campaign following a disappointing 58-run defeat in Dubai on Friday.

Barbados to host CPL final in 2026, Guyana in 2025

IANS | October 5, 2024 9:54 AM

Trinidad, Oct 5 (IANS) The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has confirmed that Barbados’ iconic Kensington Oval will host the CPL final for the first time in 2026, while Guyana’s Providence Stadium will serve as the venue for the 2025 final, marking its fourth consecutive year hosting the prestigious match.

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Women’s T20 WC: We will try to be calm, not take much pressure, says Pakistan's Fatima Sana

Women’s T20 WC: Just believe in the process which has worked so far, says Aavishkar Salvi

Women’s T20 WC: Indian team will learn a lot and come back stronger, says Poonam Yadav

Women’s T20 WC: Harmanpreet has been more successful at four or five, says Poonam

Irani Cup: Shreyas Iyer expresses ‘amazing feeling’ as Mumbai ends ‘long wait’ for title

Rinku Singh shares story behind 'God's Plan' tattoo ahead of T20I series vs Bangladesh

Ben Stokes ruled out of England’s first Test vs Pakistan; Brydon Carse set for debut

I like Virat more than Babar, says ex-Pakistan captain Sidra Nawaz

Women's T2O WC: India look to bounce back after NZ defeat, says Jemimah Rodrigues

Barbados to host CPL final in 2026, Guyana in 2025

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