Dublin, May 30 (IANS) West Indies continued their impressive start to the Women’s Tri-Series in Ireland, registering a convincing 25-run victory over Pakistan on Friday to make it two wins from two matches.After defeating the home side the day before, West Indies again produced a fine all-round performance with all parts of the batting lineup firing, and the bowlers limiting Pakistan’s response in a chase of 200.After winning the toss and batting, two of the mainstays of West Indies’ lineup in D…
Latest West Indies News & Updates
Chelmsford (UK), May 27 (IANS) The reigning ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup winners, India, have set themselves a new target — to add another global crown to their kitty by winning their maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in the event, which will be held in England and Wales from June 12.Having claimed their maiden T20 World Cup title at home last year, India will be making their final preparations for the mega event by locking horns with England in a three-match T20I series to familiaris…
Colombo, May 26 (IANS) Just three days after announcing his retirement from international cricket, former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar has been unveiled as one of the marquee signings for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), scheduled to be held from July 17 to August 8 across Sri Lanka.The Tamil Nadu cricketer will represent Kandy Royals in LPL 2026 and joins a star-studded lineup that includes England all-rounder Moeen Ali and Bangladesh veteran Shakib Al Hasan among the top…
Colombo, May 25 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Kusal Mendis as the white-ball captain for next month’s all-format tour of the West Indies. This decision represents a major shift in leadership ahead of an important overseas assignment.Mendis, who plays as a wicketkeeper-batter, will lead Sri Lanka in both the ODI and T20I series. He replaces Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka in those roles. Dhananjaya de Silva will continue as captain of the Test side for the two-match series.Sri…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Australia pacer Megan Schutt on Monday confirmed that the upcoming 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be her last major tournament. Megan made her international debut in 2012 and has picked 309 wickets in 240 games across the three formats. “Hungry is one word and for me it’s revenge, or spite … it’s definitely one I want to go and win. I’m competitive in everything I do, which is a good and a bad thing, the last two have stung and, after being part of a lot of …
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Pakistan’s abysmal 2-0 whitewash in Bangladesh has left head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed fuming with anger at his players in a team meeting after the Sylhet defeat, a news report has claimed.Pakistan suffered a second successive 2-0 clean sweep at the hands of Bangladesh, following their defeat at home by the same margin two years ago.”After the 58-run defeat in the second Test, head coach Sarfaraz blasted the players for their individual game and scoring runs for themselves, and …
Colombo, May 23 (IANS) The sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League has generated massive international interest, with more than 650 overseas cricketers registering for the tournament ahead of the player draft scheduled for June 1.“More than 650 overseas players have registered for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026. Players from all ICC Full Member nations, as well as several Associate Member countries, are among those registered for the tournament,” Sri Lanka cricket…
London, May 20 (IANS) New Zealand skipper Amelia Kerr has expressed confidence that the White Ferns can retain their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in England next month, citing improved squad depth and belief gained from their 2024 triumph in the UAE.The mega event happening from June 12 to July 5 is the first time Amelia will lead the side after taking over from long-time skipper and 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup winning captain Sophie Devine.“Becoming champions two years ago was an incr…
Dublin, May 20 (IANS) Gaby Lewis will captain Ireland in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, set to happen from June 12 to July 5. But Gaby will miss the preceding tri‑series against Pakistan and West Indies in Clontarf as she continues her recovery from a leg injury.Cricket Ireland also said Orla Prendergast, ranked seventh among women’s T20I all‑rounders, will lead the side in the tri‑series before resuming her role as vice‑captain at the T20 World Cup. Gaby finished…
Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants batter Nicholas Pooran offered an honest assessment of both his own struggles and LSG’s disappointing IPL 2026 season, admitting that neither he nor the franchise had managed to find consistency in a difficult campaign.LSG became the first team to be eliminated from the playoff race this season, ending another season that began with promise but faded away midway through the tournament. Speaking to the broadcasters before the toss, Pooran said the fran…