Thought we'd capitalise on pacers, knocking they've only 5 bowlers: Healy on Aussies' tactics against India

IANS | October 13, 2025 12:08 PM

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.

Cummins says he's 'less likely' to feature in Ashes opener in Perth

IANS | October 13, 2025 9:50 AM

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.

Women's World Cup: We fell short by 30-40 runs, says Harman after Aussie defeat

IANS | October 12, 2025 11:51 PM

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.