New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Former New Zealand captain Sophie Devine reflected on her 20-year international career with an emotional message after bringing the curtain down on her time with the White Ferns following the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.The veteran all-rounder, whose final international appearance came in New Zealand’s tournament-ending defeat, thanked teammates, support staff, fans, and her family while looking back on a journey that spanned two decades in the silver fern.Devine, who…
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London, July 4 (IANS) Australia captain Sophie Molineux says a final decision on Ellyse Perry’s availability for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final against hosts England will be taken on match day, but remains confident the veteran all-rounder can still make a significant impact even if she is unable to bowl.Australia and England will reignite one of women’s cricket’s biggest rivalries when they meet in the title match at Lord’s on Sunday. Both teams have remained unbeaten throughout the t…
London, July 4 (IANS) Ahead of the high-octane ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final against arch-rivals Australia, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt on Saturday stated that her side is entering the title clash with far greater composure and confidence, adding that they have improved a lot since making an early exit in the 2024 edition. The iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground holds fond memories for England, who clinched the 2017 ODI World Cup title here under Heather Knight’s leadership with a tense nine…
Dubai, July 3 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the match officials for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, with experienced umpires Jacquline Williams and India’s Vrinda Rathi set to take charge of the title clash between England and Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday.The final, set to start at 8:00 PM IST, will feature unbeaten hosts England facing six-time champions Australia. This match revisits one of the greatest rivalries in women’s cricket…
London, July 3 (IANS) South Africa head coach Mandla Mashimbyi believes the Proteas will emerge stronger from their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign despite their semi-final defeat to England, insisting the team will use the disappointment as motivation to improve ahead of future global tournaments.South Africa’s run ended at The Oval on Thursday after England secured a strong 40-run victory, earning a place in Sunday’s final against Australia.The Proteas started well by eliminating three En…
London, July 2 (IANS) With the Indian team’s campaign in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup coming to an end, all-rounder Deepti Sharma visited Wimbledon, the world’s most prestigious Grand Slam, and watched some of the top tennis players plying their trade at the All-England Club in London.One of the world’s top all-rounders, Deepti, who did well for the Indian team in the T20 World Cup before their campaign came unstuck in the league stage against five-time champions Australia, was welcomed by the …
London, July 1 (IANS) South Africa aims to continue their impressive run as they face unbeaten hosts England in the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at The Kennington Oval on Thursday. A spot in Sunday’s final against Australia is on the line.The Proteas head into this knockout match with strong confidence after bouncing back from an early loss to Australia. They won four of their next five games. Their campaign peaked against India, where Marizanne Kapp delivered a standout pe…
London, July 1 (IANS) Unbeaten England take on a confident South Africa in the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at The Kennington Oval, with the winner earning the right to face six-time champions Australia in Sunday’s final at Lord’s.Australia secured the first spot in the final with a convincing eight-wicket win over West Indies, successfully chasing 126 with 42 balls left. Now, England and South Africa are set to compete for the last spot in what promises to be a tight match…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Former India pacer Shikha Pandey expects a tightly contested battle when England take on South Africa in the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, saying both sides possess the quality and experience to thrive under knockout pressure.Assessing the contest ahead of the winner earning a place in the final against Australia, Shikha highlighted South Africa’s familiarity with English conditions but believes England’s batting depth could prove to be the de…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Former India pacer Shikha Pandey has credited Australia’s tactical discipline and batting efficiency for their comprehensive eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final at The Oval. She reserved special praise for opener Beth Mooney, saying the left-hander’s movement at the crease and ability to manipulate the field make her one of the most difficult batters to bowl to in the women’s game. Analysing the contest after Australia se…