New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India opener Shafali Verma has described her return to the national set-up ahead of the semi-final against Australia in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup as one of the most emotional moments of her career coming after spending a year on the sidelines, saying it "felt like god noticed my hard work."
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India’s off-spin all-rounder Sneh Rana has credited the Women’s Premier League (WPL) for the increasing confidence and maturity of the country’s new generation of cricketers, driving them to take on key roles in India’s historic Women’s ODI World Cup victory.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Former Test opener Aaron Finch believes that Travis Head’s recent performances prove England’s aggressive “Bazball” approach can also succeed in Australian conditions. He expressed his support for Tasmanian opener Jake Weatherald to secure a regular spot at the top of the order, urging selectors to move away from constant experimentation.
Perth, Nov 12 (IANS) Ahead of the five-match Ashes starting on November 21, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has hailed the Ben Stokes-led England team as the best side the visitors have sent out in this century.
Sydney, Nov 12 (IANS) Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood has been cleared of major injury, while Sean Abbott will not be available for selection for the series opener due to a “moderate grade hamstring injury.”
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel said there is no sense of competition between him and senior gloveman Rishabh Pant, adding that their sole focus is on contributing to India’s success in Tests.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have reportedly been instructed to participate in domestic matches for their respective state teams to stay in the reckoning for ODI team.
Perth, Nov 12 (IANS) Ben Stokes dismissed criticisms of England's subdued Ashes preparations, stating they'll go 'balls to the wall' when they take on England Lions in their warm-up match.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Australia have faced a double injury scare ahead of the start of the Ashes, with Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott leaving the field against Victoria at the SCG.
Perth, Nov 12 (IANS) Captain Ben Stokes has hinted England considering including pace duo Jofra Archer and Mark Wood in his side's XI for the opening Ashes Test in Perth to land a stunning first round blow on Australia’s batting order
