Ireland announces squad for Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier

IANS | December 27, 2025 5:02 PM

Dublin, Dec 27 (IANS) Cricket Ireland has announced its 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Kathmandu, Nepal, from January 18 to February 1, 2026. Gaby Lewis is set to serve as the team captain again, with Orla Prendergast as her deputy.

Very grateful, all credit to my team: Harmanpreet on becoming captain with most wins in women’s T20Is

IANS | December 27, 2025 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name into the record books on Friday by becoming the most successful captain in women’s T20 internationals, overtaking former Australia leader Meg Lanning. The 36-year-old, however, played down the personal milestone, stressing that the achievement was only possible because of her teammates' collective efforts.

Pain of ODI World Cup semi-final defeat to India is still there, says Kim Garth

IANS | December 27, 2025 3:27 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Australia’s seam-bowling all-rounder Kim Garth said the pain of ODI World Cup semi-final defeat to India still exists within the side. She added that playing hosts to the multi-format series against India, to be played from February to March, is an exciting challenge for the Australian team.

NZ, SA close in gap as Australia remain on top of WTC points table

IANS | December 27, 2025 1:38 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) England registered a Boxing Day comeback win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, clinching a famous four-wicket victory over Australia to register their first Test win on Australian soil in 19 matches and breathe new life into the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–2027 race.