New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) India went down to Indonesia in their third match in the Billie Jean King Cup Group I – Asia/Oceania at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi on Thursday, with the visitors clinching both singles rubbers to take an unassailable lead. Indonesia’s win keeps them firmly in the race to finish on top of the standings, while the Republic also continued their unbeaten run with a victory over New Zealand. Thailand, meanwhile, bounced back strongly with a clean sweep against Mongoli…
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New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) England pacer Lauren Bell has admitted she is still coming to terms with leading the team’s fast-bowling unit, saying she “hadn’t really comprehended” stepping into a role once occupied by some of the country’s most iconic seamers. At just 25, Bell has evolved into the leader of England’s pace attack following the exits of stalwarts such as Anya Shrubsole and Katherine Brunt, along with the more recent absence of Kate Cross. Her rise began with a breakthrough …
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Straight sets wins from Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli eased Team India to victory against New Zealand in their second match of the Billie Jean King Cup Group I – Asia/Oceania fixture in New Delhi on Wednesday. The hosts bounced back hours after conceding their opener versus Thailand at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association Complex.Representing India in the singles’ rubbers, the 21-year-old Adkar, who made her BJK Cup bow in the previous match, defeated New Zealan…
Dubai, April 7 (IANS) Australia leg-spinner Alana King reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings within four days of losing it as she took a remarkable five for 19 to overtake England spinner Sophie Ecclestone and move up in the list.King’s spell, along with Phoebe Litchfield’s 68 not out (56 balls), helped Australia to a nine-wicket win and a 3-0 series victory over the West Indies.Litchfield’s unbeaten 87-run, second-wicket partnership with Ellyse Perry (33 not out…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Thailand took an early lead overhosts India on the opening day of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I Qualifiers at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Stadium on Tuesday, after rain forced play to be suspended.Persistent showers earlier in the day delayed the start of proceedings by nearly three hours, with the opening singles rubber getting underway close to 6 p.m.India’s Vaishnavi Adkar, ranked No. 383 in the world and making her debut in the compe…
Washington, April 7 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday accused Iran of violating international law and destabilising global trade by targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the situation has impacted the entire world. Speaking briefly to reporters ahead of a meeting with New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters at the US State Department, Rubio said Washington was still awaiting developments on possible diplomatic engagement with Tehran.”Hope we hav…
Dubai, April 7 (IANS) Alana King has reclaimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Women’s ODI bowling rankings following a standout performance during Australia women’s tour of the Caribbean. Her rise comes after a match-winning five-wicket haul in St Kitts. King, who had briefly taken the top spot in March before slipping behind Sophie Ecclestone again last week, returned in emphatic fashion with exceptional figures of 5-19 in 10 overs at Warner Park in Basseterre. Her spell, which included 44 dot ball…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Indian team will start its campaign in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tournament against Thailand at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Stadium on Tuesday, and captain Vishal Uppal expressed confidence in his team’s preparations and readiness to perform in front of the home crowd.“We are used to much hotter conditions in April in Delhi. But the weather is something we can’t control. We can control our practice sessions, and we’ve had some go…
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’…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and South Africa batter Connor Esterhuizen have been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for March 2026. Samson, who began the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup watching from the sidelines, wrote one of the tournament’s most dramatic personal arcs once handed an opportunity to be in the team since the Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe in Chennai. He struck an unforgettable 97 not out a…