New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Former India fast bowler Niranjana Nagarajan has compared rising pacer Kranti Gaud’s bowling action to that of veteran men’s speedster Mohammed Shami and hailed her smooth run-up, as she picked up a historic five-wicket haul in India’s unforgettable 270-run Test triumph over England at Lord’s. Kranti picked 5‑37 in 17 overs as India got a crucial 115-run lead on day two’s play and became the first woman to earn a place on the Lord’s honours boards. Before …
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New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India’s historic 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women’s Test match played at Lord’s will go down as a watershed moment that will permanently shift how women’s red-ball cricket is perceived globally, said former India pace-bowling all-rounder Niranjana Nagarajan. On July 13, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side scripted a landmark Test triumph at Lord’s by bundling out England for 186. Wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia carved 113 – the first-ever centur…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Currently, the women’s international cricket calendar remains heavily skewed toward T20Is and ODIs due to commercial incentives. But riding high on India’s historic 270-run Test triumph over England at Lord’s, premier off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana has strongly advocated for more women’s Test matches to be played, citing how the men’s Ashes is a multi-game red-ball series, to help the format grow globally.In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Sneh spoke abou…
Cardiff, July 15 (IANS) India have the opportunity to wrap up the three-match ODI series when they face England in the second match at Sophia Gardens on Thursday, with confidence running high after a commanding victory in the opener. England, meanwhile, find themselves under pressure to produce an immediate response or risk surrendering the series before the teams head to Lord’s for the finale.The visitors struck first at Edgbaston through a complete team performance. Axar Patel starred with bot…
London, July 14 (IANS) England have strengthened their squad for the ongoing three-match One-Day International series against India by recalling pace-bowling all-rounder Brydon Carse following his recovery from wrist and elbow injuries.The 30-year-old returns to the national setup after spending several months on the sidelines, with selectors satisfied by his progress after making three appearances for Durham in the Vitality Blast. His inclusion provides England with an additional pace option as…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Former India batting great Sachin Tendulkar described the inaugural women’s Test at Lord’s as a ‘golden moment’ for the sport after witnessing India’s historic victory over England, saying the occasion marked a significant step in the growth of women’s cricket.Tendulkar, who addressed the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side before the start of the final day’s play at the Home of Cricket on Monday, reflected on the significance of the match, India’s triumph, and the …
Agra, July 14 (IANS) India all-rounder Deepti Sharma’s parents, Bhagwan Sharma and Sushila Sharma, celebrated the team’s landmark victory over England in the first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s by lauding the collective effort of Harmanpreet Kaur’s side and expressing confidence that the side can carry the momentum into the white-ball format at the Asian Games later this year. India scripted history with a commanding 270-run win at the Home of Cricket, with Deepti playing a key all-round role. T…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) India’s historic victory in the first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s drew praise from across the cricketing world, with former India captain Ajinkya Rahane leading the tributes after Harmanpreet Kaur’s side crushed England by 270 runs in a memorable performance at the Home of Cricket.Rahane celebrated the achievement on social media with a post in which he wrote: “What a special win! Congratulations to Harmanpreet Kaur and the entire team for making history at Lord’s. A pe…
London, July 13 (IANS) England head coach Charlotte Edwards on Monday expressed deep disappointment over her team’s failure to perform at their best in their 270-run defeat to India in the historic women’s Test at Lord’s, adding that her players have a lot to learn from an ‘exceptional’ and disciplined Indian side.England were always left playing catch-up once India made 280 in their first innings, with their batting returns being woefully inadequate to counter a strong visitors’ bowling…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Batting great Sachin Tendulkar hailed India’s historic victory over England in the first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s, congratulating Harmanpreet Kaur’s side for scripting history at the iconic venue and describing the match as another significant milestone in the growth of women’s cricket.Tendulkar, who was present at the iconic venue on the final day to witness history, and also addressed the Indian team before the start of play, reflected on the significance of the oc…