Sydney, Oct 13 (IANS) Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes the upcoming ODI series in Australia will be an important challenge for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's quest to play another World Cup, saying the veteran duo need a big series against Australia to solidify their spots for the mega spectacle in 2027.
Sydney, Oct 13 (IANS) Former Test opener David Warner has dismissed suggestions that England’s “Bazball” approach will influence the outcome of the Ashes in favour of the visiting side, backing hosts Australia to retain the urn.
Visakhapatnam, Oct 13 (IANS) Australia captain Alyssa Healy revealed that there was no rigid game plan against Indian bowlers in the ICC Women's World Cup match on Sunday and stated that with the hosts relying heavily on a five-bowler attack and left-arm spinner Charani proving to be the most effective of the Indian bowlers on the day, her side opted to capitalise on the pace bowlers.
Jaipur, Oct 13 (IANS) The Jaipur Polo Team clinched their second trophy of the season in a thrilling encounter, emerging victorious by 6-5 against Dynamix Achievers to lift the BM Birla Cup at the Rajasthan Polo Club.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) John Campbell hit 115 – his maiden Test century – as West Indies continued their spirited resurgence by reaching 252/3 in 78 overs at lunch and trail India by just 18 runs at lunch on day four of the second and final Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.
Visakhapatnam, Oct 13 (IANS) India head coach Amol Muzumdar addressed concerns about the dot ball after their loss against Australia in Match 13 of the Women’s World Cup, saying there has been an elongated discussion about it in the pre-match preparation.
Sydney, Oct 13 (IANS) Australia's Test captain has provided an update on his recovery from lumbar back stress ahead of the Ashes, saying he is "less likely than likely" to suit up for the series opener in Perth, slated for November 21, as he begins to ramp up his training schedule ahead of his return to bowling.
Visakhapatnam, Oct 13 (IANS) Australia captain Alyssa Healy said chasing 331 in 50 overs against India was new territory for her team, adding that stitching crucial partnerships despite cramp worries helped them seal victory in the Women's World Cup.
Visakhapatnam, Oct 12 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur rued a missed opportunity as her team failed to capitalise on a strong platform provided by openers Smriti Mandhana (80) and Pratika Rawal (75) and finished 30-40 runs short in their three-wicket defeat to Australia in the Women's World Cup on Sunday.
Visakhapatnam, Oct 12 (IANS) Captain Alyssa Healy struck a magnificent century, blasting 142 off 107 balls, the highest score ever against India, while Annabel Sutherland grabbed 5-40 as Australia scampered to a three-wicket victory in a crucial match in the Women's World Cup in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
