New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has dismissed any speculation over her international future following her side’s exit from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, insisting she remains committed to representing the Caribbean nation. Speaking after West Indies’ eight-wicket semi-final defeat to Australia at The Oval, Matthews reflected on her motivation to continue playing, backed senior teammates Stafanie Taylor and Deandra Dottin to remain involved, and assessed why th…
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New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop firmly believes that women’s cricket has now established itself as a standalone product capable of drawing massive crowds despite competing with major global sporting events. Bishop’s observations come at a historic juncture for the tournament which has been competing for attention alongside the FIFA World Cup, men’s Test series against New Zealand, and Wimbledon. The group stage attendance record at an ICC Women’s T20 World…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Competition for places in India’s fast-bowling attack has rarely been tougher. With a growing pool of pacers consistently performing across formats, staying in contention requires far more than talent alone.For Madhya Pradesh and Lucknow Super Giants pacer Avesh Khan, who has already represented India at the international level, the biggest challenge in earning another opportunity is remarkably simple.”The biggest challenge is consistency,” Avesh told IANS when asked …
London, June 22 (IANS) Uncapped left-arm spin bowling all‑rounder James Coles has earned his maiden call‑up to England’s T20I team for the upcoming five-match series against India, starting on July 1 at Chester-le-Street in Durham.Harry Brook will lead the squad, which also features returns for Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood, all of whom missed the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup earlier this year. Pacer Brydon Carse and seam-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton are unavailable due to in…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain has praised spinner Sophie Ecclestone for successfully adapting her game to the evolving demands of T20 cricket, saying she may not take four wickets in every game but her spells will help the team to win the match.Hussain believes that Ecclestone’s role within the England side has evolved as batters have become more cautious in their approach against her. “Sophie Ecclestone is a world-class bowler. She has had to adapt because …
New Chandigarh, June 7 (IANS) Young India left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan said he was disappointed at missing out on a bigger score in the ongoing one-off Test against Afghanistan, but expressed happiness over having contributed to the team’s score of 368/3 on day one’s play.Batting at number three after India elected to bat first, Sudharsan scored 81, his third fifty in the format and had a second-wicket stand of 139 with centurion KL Rahul. “I think, I was set, it could have been a big in…
Kolkata, June 4 (IANS) The Bengal T20 League makes its eagerly awaited third return, featuring top cricket talent from across the state for another summer of exciting T20 matches. With 8 men’s teams and 8 women’s teams, the tournament will deliver a month of intense games, rising stars, and strong regional rivalries. Scheduled from June 5 to 21, 2026, teams from all over Bengal will vie for the league championship.Adamas Howrah Warriors and Kolkata Royal Tigers enter Season 3 as the reigning cha…
Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) After helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru defend their IPL crown, veteran batter Virat Kohli reflected on the evolution of his batting, the demands of modern T20 cricket and the lessons he hopes the next generation of Indian cricketers can take from his journey as he urged the up-and-coming cricketers to read the game well and play according to the demands and situation. Kohli, who played a pivotal role in RCB’s title-winning game on Sunday against the Gujarat Titans and…
Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Virat Kohli believes the relentless rise of fearless young cricketers is forcing even the most accomplished veterans to evolve, with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star admitting that modern T20 cricket demands constant reinvention.Fresh from guiding RCB to a second successive IPL title, Kohli reflected on how emerging talents have pushed him to adapt his approach, alter his mindset and continue finding new ways to stay ahead in a format that is changing faster than eve…
Ahmedabad, May 30 (IANS) Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill credited his opening partner Sai Sudharsan’s unwavering intensity and consistency as one of the biggest strengths behind the team’s success, as the 2022 winners prepare to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the title clash to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.GT enters a final at its home venue after beating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in Qualifier 2 in New Chandigarh, where Gill hit a majestic 104 and shared …