Dharamshala, June 13 (IANS) The toss for the opening ODI between India and Afghanistan has been delayed due to persistent rain at the HPCA Stadium, the BCCI confirmed in an update on X.The buildup to the match has been dominated by rain, with the picturesque town witnessing rain over the past two days and again on the eve of the match. As per weather forecast website Accuweather, there is more rain in store till 4:30pm, with conditions expected to improve later in the evening.However, the eventu…
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Dubai, June 12 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah has extended his best wishes to all 12 nations that will be participating in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which started with a clash between co-hosts England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Friday.Jay Shah praised the players for their commitment, talent, and determination, which he said will inspire fans for generations.”As the ICC Women’s #T20WorldCup begins, I extend my best wishes to all 12 participati…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes both Kranti Gaud and Renuka Singh Thakur should start in India’s playing eleven alongside Arundhati Reddy for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, asserting that the trio forms the backbone of India’s pace attack regardless of the experiments seen during the preceding T20I series against England.India’s bowling unit remains the bigger concern heading into their first clash against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday, especially …
Manchester, June 12 (IANS) Australia will kick off their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a challenging Group 1 clash against South Africa at Old Trafford on Saturday.The six-time champions enter the tournament as the world’s top-ranked T20I side and will be aiming to make a strong start under the leadership of new captain Sophie Molineux. Meanwhile, South Africa, currently ranked fifth in the format, arrive with growing confidence as they continue to establish themselves among the…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Former India captain Anjum Chopra has said batting must lead the way for the Indian team at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, stressing that the bowling unit is still developing and will need to dig deeper if the side is to go all the way to the trophy.India will enter the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup carrying the tag of ODI world champions, but their recent form has been patchy. Over the last six months, the side registered series wins at home against Sri Lanka…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Former skipper Anjum Chopra believes no side can claim favourites status in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, but insists India carries a distinct advantage going into the tournament – the confidence of being 50-over World Cup winners.Buoyed by last year’s ODI World Cup triumph, India will aim to get its first Women’s T20 World Cup title when they open their Group 1 campaign against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday. Harmanpreet Kaur-led India are entering the Wor…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) West Indies vice-captain Chinelle Henry is being monitored by the team’s medical staff after aggravating a previous injury during a Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up match against Australia, Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed on Wednesday.Henry raised concern ahead of the tournament after being stretchered off the ground in a warm-up fixture following an awkward fall while trying to take a catch. The all-rounder had lost her footing as she went to take the catch, falling a…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Kayla Reyneke loves a laugh, but it’s her knack for closing out games that has been the highlight of her short international career so far. Twice in the space of two months, Kayla has turned what looked like lost causes into wins for South Africa and made it all look routine. On T20I debut against Pakistan in Potchefstroom, she walked in and hit 29 not out, including hitting a match-winning six. Later, in Christchurch, on ODI debut against New Zealand, she went one be…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the selectors have already started planning for the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 in South Africa, with the inclusion of players capable of thriving in conditions that offer pace, bounce and movement.Speaking ahead of India’s first ODI against Afghanistan, Pathan said the selection of tall left-arm pacer Gurnoor Brar reflects the team’s long-term vision for the World Cup in South Africa.”Gurnoor Brar has been selected becaus…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has underlined the importance of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of India’s first ODI against Afghanistan, saying the experienced duo will be central to the team’s chances in the upcoming ODI World Cup in South Africa.Pathan praised Rohit’s ability to counter fast bowling in challenging overseas conditions and described Virat as the ideal batter to anchor India’s innings from the No.3 position.”Rohit Sharma’s biggest strength is …