We’re in a great spot as a team, says Alyssa Healy ahead of ODI WC defense

IANS | September 22, 2025 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Australia skipper Alyssa Healy said the side is well-prepared and is in a great spot for their ODI World Cup title defence when the marquee event starts on September 30. Australia have won the global competition seven times and will begin their campaign against trans-tasman neighbours New Zealand in Indore on October 1.

Asia Cup: Pakistan were coming at us without any reason, that’s why (I) went after them, says Abhishek

IANS | September 22, 2025 12:49 AM

Dubai, Sep 22 (IANS) Opener Abhishek Sharma’s fiery knock of 74 off 39 balls set the tone for India’s clinical six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Fours clash and maintained their unbeaten run in the competition. With the Player of the Match award in his hand, Abhishek said his aggression with the bat came as a response to the bit of tension coming from Pakistan during the successful chase of 172.

Asia Cup: Abhishek, Gill guide India to six-wicket win over Pakistan (2nd ld)

IANS | September 22, 2025 12:38 AM

Dubai, Sep 221 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma smashed a scintillating 74 off 39 balls after some fine restrictive bowling by the spinners as India clinched a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in a Super Fours clash of the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.