New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Australia coach Shelley Nitschke thinks Annabel Sutherland is ready to take on a finishing role at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She believes the all-rounder’s versatility could be a significant asset for the defending runners-up in England.Australia will start their World Cup preparations with three warm-up matches against South Africa in Arundel beginning Sunday. They will also play practice games against England and the West Indies before their tournament …
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Dubai, May 26 (IANS) England spinner Linsey Smith has climbed 38 places to a career-best second position in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings after starring in England’s 2-1 series win over New Zealand women’s ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.Smith was named Player of the Series after picking up six wickets across the three matches, including figures of 3/25 in the second T20I at Canterbury. The left-arm spinner moved past fellow England spinner Sophie Ecclestone, who s…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) As the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 edges closer, Australian batter Phoebe Litchfield is preparing to shoulder a significant role in her team’s quest for a seventh title.Known for her dynamic batting and innovative switch hits, the 23-year-old is keenly aware that this tournament represents an opportunity to consolidate her reputation on the global stage.Litchfield has been a standout performer in 1 and bilateral cricket, with her 119-run innings against India in l…
Melbourne, May 13 (IANS) Pacer Darcie Brown has been left out of T20 World Cup squad as Australia opted for inexperienced left-arm quick Lucy Hamilton.Australia have revealed a 15-player squad for the tournament starting June 12 in England, led by captain Sophie Molineux alongside deputies Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath. The squad also featured seasoned campaigners such as Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Ash Gardner.Hamilton, who had captained Australia at last year’s ICC U19 Women’s T20 Wor…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr has won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for March after a record-breaking performance against Zimbabwe and South Africa ODI series, both with the bat as well as with the ball. Amelia’s all-round displays against Zimbabwe and South Africa have led to her being in contention for a third ICC Player of the Month award, while Beth impressed with consistent batting performances against India and the West Indies. Ayabonga, meanw…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr, Australia batter Beth Mooney and South Africa seamer Ayabonga Khaka have been shortlisted for ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for March. Amelia’s all-round displays against Zimbabwe and South Africa have led to her being in contention for a third ICC Player of the Month award, while Beth impressed with consistent batting performances against India and West Indies. Ayabonga, meanwhile, topped the wicket charts in South Africa’…
Dubai, March 31 (IANS) Georgia Voll jumped eight spots to overtake fellow Australian Beth Mooney as the No. 1 ICC Women’s T20I batter after scoring her first T20I century in the third and final match against the West Indies, helping her team to a 3-0 series sweep.Voll’s innings lifted her above 800 ratings points to a personal best of 815, securing her first top spot in the batting rankings, as Australia won the rain-affected match by 40 runs using the DLS method.Mooney’s tenure, starting …
St Kitts, March 30 (IANS) West Indies have been fined 10 per cent match fee for maintain a slow over-rate during their first women’s ODI against Australia, held on Friday. Captain Hayley Matthews pled guilty to the offence and accepted the sanction, with the ICC saying there was no need for a formal hearing. “The sanction was imposed by Reon King of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees after the hosts were ruled out to be two overs short of the target, with time allowances …
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…
Saint Vincent, March 22 (IANS) Georgia Voll bounced back strongly on Sunday after a modest outing in the opening T20I against the West Indies, but the young opener insisted she is far from settling into a comfort zone at the top of Australia’s batting lineup, embracing the chance to further shape her game during the Caribbean tour. After managing just eight off 10 balls in the first match, Voll responded with an attacking 39 off 23 deliveries in the second T20I, playing a key role in Australia…