Dubai, July 21 (IANS) West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews and several of her teammates have made significant gains in the latest Women’s ODI Rankings after their side completed a 3-0 series sweep over Ireland in the ongoing ICC Women’s Championship.Matthews once again led from the front with outstanding performances with both bat and ball, earning the Player of the Series award. She amassed a series-best 265 runs across the three ODIs and also claimed seven wickets, further strengthening her…
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Bristol, June 27 (IANS) West Indies veteran leg-spinner Afy Fletcher said the team is in a positive frame of mind and focused on executing their plans as they clash with Ireland in a crucial Women’s T20 World Cup clash on Saturday to seal a place in the semi-finals.The Caribbean side entered the contest knowing that a victory over Ireland at the County Ground would seal their place in the last four after winning three of their first four matches. Ireland, meanwhile, are already out of semifinal …
Bristol, June 27 (IANS) Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl against West Indies in their final group stage match of the Women’s T20 World Cup at the County Ground on Saturday. Ireland have made one change to the playing XI, with Jane Maguire replacing Lara McBride.The match is crucial for West Indies as a win will secure a spot in the semifinals after a strong group-stage performance that has resulted in three victories from four matches. Their only loss came against unbeaten hosts England….
Bristol, June 26 (IANS) West Indies hold their own semifinal fate as they face already-eliminated Ireland in their final Group B match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the County Ground in Bristol on Saturday. A win will secure the West Indies a spot in the semifinals after a strong group-stage performance that has resulted in three victories from four matches. Their only loss came against unbeaten hosts England. Hayley Matthews will again be key to the Caribbean team’s hopes, having exc…
Bristol, June 26 (IANS) A semifinal spot will be at stake for West Indies when they face Ireland in their final Group B match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the County Ground in Bristol on Saturday. West Indies have had a great tournament, winning three games in four, the only blemish an unbeaten England at Lord’s. Hayley Matthews’s charges will look to continue where they left off against Ireland,and confirm their spot in the final four. Shemaine Campbelle has been a rock at the top…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has welcomed the International Cricket Council’s newly launched post-pregnancy return-to-play guidelines, describing the initiative as a major step forward for women’s cricket and athlete welfare. Reacting to the ICC’s announcement on social media, Tendulkar praised the governing body’s efforts to create a more supportive environment for female cricketers balancing motherhood and professional sport.”Exceptional batting by the ICC. Empower…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) After the International Cricket Council unveiled a comprehensive set of ‘Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines’ to safeguard the welfare of female cricketers who choose to start a family and return to competitive cricket, Chairman Jay Shah said the policies are a reminder that no player should have to choose between motherhood and representing her country at the highest level.”The continued growth of women’s cricket must be built on opportunity, inclusion, and care f…
Dubai, June 22 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday launched its return to play post‑pregnancy guidelines, offering female cricketers, member boards, and medical staff a structured framework to support players resuming competitive cricket after childbirth.The guidelines, as part of the ICC’s broader 100% Cricket initiative, aim to normalise conversations around women’s health and ensure that motherhood and professional cricket are not seen as mutually exclusive. The gui…
knock and the spinners’ domination helped Australia Women extend their hold over the West Indies with a commanding 90-run victory in the second ODI, securing the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead.After being put to bat, Australia’s innings found stability through Mooney, who marked her return with a composed 65 off 104 deliveries. The left-hander anchored the innings at a time when wickets fell intermittently, ensuring the visitors had a platform to build on. Contributions fro…
St Kitts, March 28 (IANS) Australia Women rode on a strong all-round batting effort and a disciplined bowling display to register a convincing 103-run victory over West Indies Women in the first ODI, taking a 1-0 lead in the series despite a fighting century from Stafanie Taylor.Opting to bat, Australia piled up a formidable 341 in 49.5 overs, built on key contributions across the order. Phoebe Litchfield anchored the innings with a fluent 77 off 72 balls, while Georgia Voll provided early impet…