WPL 2024: Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning – similar yet different leaders on the cusp of trophy

Niharika Raina | March 16, 2024 7:50 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) There is a thread which connect Smriti Mandhana and Meg Lanning –- of being run-makers who send opposition bowlers in a tizzy when on song. But on Sunday, when they take the field for the final of the 2024 Women's Premier League (WPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, they will also have another common thread added -– leading their teams in the title clash of the tournament.

IPL 2024: Pat Cummins can turn the tide for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season, says Irfan Pathan

IANS | March 16, 2024 5:34 PM

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has highlighted Sunrisers Hyderabad's bold move in signing Pat Cummins for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, emphasising the momentum the Australian captain has gained from recent international performances.

IPL 2024: Kieron Pollard excited to see what the season holds for Mumbai Indians

IANS | March 16, 2024 5:11 PM

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) With just a few days left for the start of the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), teams are working on a war footing preparing for the big event. The preparations for the upcoming season of IPL for Mumbai Indians are in full swing. Kieron Pollard, the batting coach of the team, is very excited for the season ahead.

Looking forward to playing our best game, says captain Lanning ahead of DC's second straight WPL final

IANS | March 16, 2024 4:29 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) After narrowly missing out on winning the title in the inaugural edition, Delhi Capitals will look to go one step further this year when they take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the final of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday.

Bangladesh to host Zimbabwe for five-match T20I series

IANS | March 16, 2024 3:40 PM

Dhaka, March 16 (IANS) Bangladesh will host Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe slated for May ahead of the T20 World Cup co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies from June 1

WPL 2024: Formidable Delhi Capitals, confident Royal Challengers Bangalore face-off in tantalising title clash (preview)

Niharika Raina | March 16, 2024 3:05 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The sell-out crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium will become witness to a tantalising title clash when the formidable Meg Lanning-led Delhi Capitals take on a confident Smriti Mandhana-captained Royal Challengers Bangalore to decide who lifts the glittering WPL 2024 trophy on Sunday.

Bangladesh drop struggling Litton Das for third ODI squad against Sri Lanka

IANS | March 16, 2024 2:43 PM

Chattogram, March 16 (IANS) Bangladesh have dropped Litton Das ahead of the crucial third ODI against Sri Lanka, from the squad bringing in the promising wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali.

Rashid Khan breaks 14-year-old record to produce best T20I bowling figures by an Afghan captain

IANS | March 16, 2024 2:02 PM

Sharjah, March 16 (IANS) Rashid Khan etched his name into the record books, claiming the best figures by an Afghanistan captain in T20Is, a feat previously held by Nawroz Mangal for over 14 years during the opening T20I clash between Afghanistan and Ireland.

Shane Watson pulls out of Pakistan head coach race: Report

IANS | March 16, 2024 1:09 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Shane Watson, the former Australian all-rounder, has opted out of contention for the role of Pakistan's head coach, despite being the preferred candidate of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), says a report.

Aaqib Javed appointed fast bowling coach of Sri Lanka men's cricket team

IANS | March 16, 2024 12:52 PM

Colombo, March 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Saturday announced the appointment of former Pakistan pace bowler Aaqib Javed as the men’s cricket team fast bowling coach.

Cricket

WPL 2024: Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning – similar yet different leaders on the cusp of trophy

IPL 2024: Pat Cummins can turn the tide for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season, says Irfan Pathan

IPL 2024: Kieron Pollard excited to see what the season holds for Mumbai Indians

Looking forward to playing our best game, says captain Lanning ahead of DC's second straight WPL final

Bangladesh to host Zimbabwe for five-match T20I series

WPL 2024: Formidable Delhi Capitals, confident Royal Challengers Bangalore face-off in tantalising title clash (preview)

Bangladesh drop struggling Litton Das for third ODI squad against Sri Lanka

Rashid Khan breaks 14-year-old record to produce best T20I bowling figures by an Afghan captain

Shane Watson pulls out of Pakistan head coach race: Report

Aaqib Javed appointed fast bowling coach of Sri Lanka men's cricket team

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