Women’s World Cup: Sri Lanka elect to bat against Bangladesh

IANS | October 20, 2025 3:02 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Sri Lanka have won the toss and opted to bat first against Bangladesh in the 21st match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 here at the DY Patil Sports Academy on Monday. While the Lankans are yet to open their account this edition, Bangladesh have just one win from five games so far.

Injured Rodri to miss Villarreal, Villa games, confirms Guardiola

IANS | October 20, 2025 1:57 PM

Manchester, Oct 20 (IANS) Manchester City will be without key midfielder Rodri for their upcoming matches against Villarreal and Aston Villa this week, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed. The Spanish international is still recovering from a hamstring injury sustained earlier this month.

If England loses in Perth, they will lose Ashes 3-1: Ian Healy

IANS | October 20, 2025 11:15 AM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Australian cricket legend Ian Healy has warned England that Perth will be the most crucial Test of the upcoming Ashes series. He said that if England loses the opening match, they are likely to lose the series 3-1.

Women’s WC: Had to drop Jemimah to get balance right, says Smriti

IANS | October 20, 2025 10:03 AM

Indore, Oct 20 (IANS) When India’s team sheet came after being put into bowling first by England in a crucial 2025 Women's ODI World Cup clash at the Holkar Stadium, everyone was left jaw-dropped when India’s keenly awaited tactical reshuffle resulted in Jemimah Rodrigues being left out.