New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has been discharged from the hospital after coming out of an induced coma on Thursday and is recovering after being diagnosed with meningitis just over a week ago.Martyn, who represented Australia in 67 Test matches, fell ill on Boxing Day and was taken to hospital on the Gold Coast late last month, where he was placed in an induced coma amid a bout of meningitis. He woke from the coma last week and began talking again.”It’s terrific…
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Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said that her team’s mindset heading into the Women’s Premier League (WPL) remains the same: to win, just like the previous edition. MI is the most successful franchise in the tournament, having claimed the title twice, in 2023 and 2025. MI had a successful mega-auction ahead of the forthcoming season and managed to retain their core players while also adding depth to their squad by roping in some quality Indian domestic cricketers…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Ahead of captaining Delhi Capitals (DC) for the first time in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), Jemimah Rodrigues said she will rely on combining her usual meticulous preparation with on-field instinct as she takes charge of leading the franchise for the first time in the upcoming season starting on January 9.Jemimah had been the vice-captain to Australia’s multiple-time World Cup-winning captain Meg Lanning when DC reached the finals of the WPL in the first three sea…
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming season of the Women’s Premier League will play a crucial role in India’s quest for a maiden T20 World Cup title, as the women’s team heads into 2026 after ending their long wait for a ODI World Cup crown. Pathan feels that playing in the WPL will give Indian players the game time and confidence they need ahead of the ICC tournament.”Girls now play a lot more cricket, and that depth gives the team plenty of op…
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Few voices carry the weight of perspective like Syed Kirmani’s. A 1983 World Cup winner from an era when Indian cricket was still carving its identity, the former wicketkeeper has witnessed the game’s evolution, from instinct-driven leadership to data-backed decision-making, from conservative batting to fearless intent. As a relatively young Indian team prepares to defend the T20 World Cup title, Kirmani reflected on the squad’s balance, the pressure points of knock…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Australian cricket great Damien Martyn came out of an induced coma on Sunday and has been showing encouraging signs of improvement as he continues his recovery after being diagnosed with meningitis.Martyn, who represented Australia in 67 Test matches, fell ill on Boxing Day and was taken to hospital on the Gold Coast late last month, where he was placed in an induced coma. He remains under medical care as his condition continues to stabilise.Martyn’s close friend and form…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) India will kick off their 2026 campaign with a home white-ball series against New Zealand, beginning with a three-match ODI series that will see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to action in India colours. With an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan urged the senior duo to remain actively involved in domestic cricket whenever they are not on international duty. Speaking on JioStar, Pathan emphasised the importance of sustained match pra…
Hobart, Jan 1 (IANS) Former Australia batsman Damien Martyn is showing positive signs in coming out of his battle with meningitis, his former teammate Adam Gilchrist said. Martyn, 54, remains hospitalised in Queensland after being placed in an induced coma due to meningitis.Martyn fell ill on Boxing Day and is now in a serious condition at the Gold Coast University Hospital. “He’s still in the hospital. There’ll be more details coming out as they come to hand, but certainly in the last 24 …
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The Women’s Premier League (WPL) gained momentum in its inaugural edition in 2023 and has since become a platform for emerging cricketers to showcase their talent. With the tournament now gearing up for its fourth edition, several up-and-coming cricketers from across the world will be hoping to put up remarkable performances to grab the selectors’ attention.Over the years, the franchises have targeted youngsters at the auction to provide them with a platform to showc…
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31 (IANS) India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur praised the effort put in by her teammates and asked them to make it a habit after the hosts whitewashed Sri Lanka 5-0, beating them in the fifth and last T20I by 15 runs in Thiruvananthapuram.Kaur, who was named Player of the Match for her exceptional 68 off 43 deliveries, expects her team to keep winning all the way to the T20 World Cup title. The clean sweep also marked India Women’s third 5–0 victory in a bilateral T20I ser…