Dambulla, July 26 (IANS) Renuka Singh Thakur and Radha Yadav took three wickets each at the start and end of the innings respectively, while vice-captain Smriti Mandhana smashed an unbeaten 55 as India stormed into the final of the Women’s Asia Cup for the ninth time with a resounding ten-wicket thrashing of Bangladesh.
Dambulla, July 26 (IANS) Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana smashed an unbeaten 55 as India stormed into the final of the Women’s Asia Cup for the ninth time with a resounding 10-wicket thrashing of Bangladesh at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Friday. The dominant victory’s tone was set by Renuka Singh Thakur and Radha Yadav taking three wickets each as Bangladesh were restricted to just 80/8. Smriti and Shafali Verma (26 not out) wrapped up India’s chase in 11 overs to maintain the side’s unbeaten streak in the competition.
Manchester, July 26 (IANS) England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow was dropped from the Test squad for the ongoing three-match home series against West Indies but he has not given up on the dream of playing red-ball cricket again for Ben Stokes-led side. Despite being dropped for the series, the 34-year-old is eager to return to the Test side. He remained a vital part of England's red-ball team since the appointment of Brendon McCullum as head coach in May 2022.
Edgbaston, July 25 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes backed his playing XI for the third and final Test against West Indies saying he doesn't feel the need to make any change in the team. England have the upper hand in the series with a 2-0 unassailable lead after registering impressive wins at the Lord's and Trent Bridge respectively. England refrained from giving a recall to Matthew Potts or handing a debut to Dillon Pennington at Edgbaston.
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Thursday extended his best wishes to Indian athletes participating in the XXXIII Olympics Games in Paris, which will commence with a historic Opening Ceremony on the river Seine on Friday.
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh spoke exclusively with IANS on Thursday. During the conversation, he raised demands regarding the Amritsar airport and extended best wishes to athletes participating in the upcoming Olympics.
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh said Team India should not travel across the border to Pakistan for next year's ICC Champions Trophy as the security situation in the neighbouring country is still volatile.
Pallekele, July 25 (IANS) The focus in the run-up to India’s white-ball series against Sri Lanka has been how new head coach Gautam Gambhir would fare in taking the team forward post the end of Rahul Dravid’s successful stint. Speaking after the practice session on Thursday, vice-captain Shubman Gill said so far, the intent and communication from Gambhir has been crystal clear.
Bengaluru, July 25 (IANS) The player auction for the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament, held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, saw Chethan LR emerge as the most expensive player, joining the Bengaluru Blasters with the highest bid of Rs 8.2 lakh on Thursday.
Edgbaston, July 25 (IANS) Ahead of the third and final Test against England in Edgbaston on Friday, West Indies have suffered a double blow as spinner Kevin Sinclair has been ruled out due to a fractured forearm while pacer Shamar Joseph is down with the flu.
