New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has heaped rich praise on India’s charismatic batter and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women captain Smriti Mandhana, praising her leadership qualities and composure, while drawing comparisons with former India captain MS Dhoni.Speaking about Mandhana, Karthik described her as one of his favourite players, highlighting not just her batting ability but also the calm authority and freedom she brings as a leader. “The way she carries he…
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London, Jan 13 (IANS) Former England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive David Collier passed away on Tuesday, aged 70.In October 2004, Collier was appointed as the second chief executive of the ECB, serving until 2014 when he announced his departure. During his tenure, the England men’s team won the Ashes four times, while the England women’s team secured the Ashes five times.During his time at the helm, the women’s team won both the ICC Women’s World Cup and the ICC Women’s T20 World…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Ticket sales for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup in England have already surpassed the total for the 50-over showpiece in 2017, underscoring the growing popularity of the women’s game.England will host the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in June and July. Five months before the opening match on June 12, more than 1,00,000 tickets have been sold, according to the BBC.In 2017, the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final at Lord’s, which England won o…