DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:17:43 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ipl-2026-sherfane-rutherford-traded-to-mumbai-indians-from-gujarat-titans-648449.html New Delhi Nov 13 West Indiesâ batting allrounder Sherfane Rutherford has been traded to Mumbai Indians MI from Gujarat Titans GT two days ahead of IPL 2026 retention deadline Previously MI had traded Indiaâs seambowling allrounder Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants LSG for INR 2 crore âWest Indies allrounder Sherfane Rutherford is set to represent the Mumbai Indians MI in the IPL 2026 season following a successful trade from the Gujarat Titans GT Acquired by GT for a fee of INR 26 crore Rutherford will move to MI at his existing feeâ said the IPL in a statement on ThursdayRutherford 27 has featured in 44 T20Is for the West Indies and holds the record for the highest sixthwicket partnership in the shortest format via a 139run stand with the bighitting Andre Russell against Australia in PerthIn terms of IPL Rutherford previously represented Delhi Capitals in 2019 and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2022 He was part of the MI squad in the titlewinning 2020 season and the Kolkata Knight Riders emerging victorious in 2024 but did not feature in the playing eleven during those seasons Rutherford was also with Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2021 as a replacement player but again didnât get a chance to playâRutherfordâs explosive batting style and ability to contribute crucial quickfire cameos coupled with his versatility as a rightarm fastmedium bowler make him a valuable option for balance and firepower in the squad Rutherfordâs explosive batting style and ability to contribute crucial quickfire cameos coupled with his versatility as a rightarm fastmedium bowler make him a valuable option for balance and firepower in the squadâ said MI in an official statementIn IPL 2025 Rutherford finally had a breakout season in the tenteam competition by amassing 291 runs in 13 games at an average of 3233 and strikerate of 15730 â where his role was to be a contributor with the bat at number four after captain Shubman Gill B Sai Sudharsan and Jos ButtlerOne of his notable knocks in IPL 2025 was hitting 43 off 34 balls when GT successfully chased down 204 against DC making it their first instance of hunting down a 200plus target for the first time in the competitionâs history IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ipl-2026-sherfane-rutherford-traded-to-mumbai-indians-from-gujarat-titans-648449.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/nitish-kumar-reddy-released-from-indias-squad-for-first-test-against-sa-648284.html Mumbai Nov 12 Allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been released from Indiaâs squad for the first Test against South Africa set to begin at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday The decision was confirmed by the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia who said that Reddy will link up with the India A side for their upcoming Oneday series against South Africa A in Rajkot The threematch series between India A and South Africa A will be played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium from November 13 to 19 with matches scheduled for Thursday Sunday and WednesdayReddy a seambowling allrounder will return to the senior Test squad for the second Test following the completion of the âAâ series Saikia confirmed in the statement âReddy will return to the squad for the second Test post the conclusion of the âAâ seriesâ said BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on WednesdayThe team management decided to release him to ensure he gains valuable match time in competitive conditions before the limitedovers leg of the South Africa tourReddy had a modest outing during Indiaâs 2â0 Test series win in the West Indies bowling only four overs in the opening Test and going wicketless With the bat he managed 43 runs from one innings In the subsequent ODI series in Australia he contributed 19 not out and 8 in two appearancesHaving recently drawn the twomatch unofficial Test series 1â1 against South Africa A in Bengaluru the visiting side now prepares for the Oneday leg in Rajkot which will serve as further preparation ahead of the IndiaâSouth Africa ODI series beginning with the Ranchi onedayer on November 30Meanwhile Rishabh Pant returns to the Indian squad after recovering from a foot injury sustained during the England series The opening Test lineup will feature both Pant and Dhruv Jurel with Shubman Gill continuing as captain and Pant as vicecaptainIndiaâs updated squad for the first TestShubman Gill C Rishabh Pant WK VC Yashasvi Jaiswal KL Rahul Sai Sudharsan Devdutt Padikkal Dhruv Jurel Ravindra Jadeja Washington Sundar Jasprit Bumrah Axar Patel Mohammed Siraj Kuldeep Yadav Akash DeepIndia Aâs updated squad for the Oneday seriesTilak Varma C Ruturaj Gaikwad VC Abhishek Sharma Riyan Parag Ishan Kishan WK Ayush Badoni Nishant Sindhu Vipraj Nigam Manav Suthar Harshit Rana Arshdeep Singh Prasidh Krishna Khaleel Ahmed Prabhsimran Singh WK Nitish Kumar Reddy IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/nitish-kumar-reddy-released-from-indias-squad-for-first-test-against-sa-648284.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ill-grab-it-with-both-hands-litchfield-open-to-leading-australia-after-lannings-endorsement-648318.html New Delhi Nov 13 Rising star Phoebe Litchfield has welcomed Meg Lanningâs endorsement of her as a future Australia captain admitting she would seize the opportunity if it ever came her way The 21yearold opener responded after former skipper Lanning suggested that Litchfield would be the ideal successor to Alyssa Healy when the veteran wicketkeeper eventually steps down from the top jobLanningâs comments came in the wake of Australiaâs semifinal exit at the ICC Womenâs Cricket World Cup where they fell to eventual champions India The twotime World Cupâwinning captain said it might still be too soon for major changes but hinted that Litchfield had the leadership qualities to guide the next generationWhile flattered Litchfield admitted the praise made her a bit nervous though she wouldnât hesitate to embrace the role if the chance aroseâI look at our group and weve got so many natural leaders I just learn off them And if the day came Id definitely grab it with both hands But I can assure you that the likes of Ash Gardner Sophie Molineux Annabel Sutherland Tahlia McGrath weve got just an amazing group of beautiful leaders and I just look up to them So if I end up getting it one day its because of themâ Litchfield said on The ICC ReviewLitchfield already has captaincy experience having led the Sydney Thunder in the Womenâs Big Bash League where she has been praised for her calm presence and tactical instinctsWith the World Cup disappointment still fresh Australia are now turning their focus to redemption in the upcoming multiformat home series against India The two sides will meet for three T20Is and three ODIs beginning February 15 followed by a oneoff Test in PerthLitchfield who finished as the fifthhighest runscorer at the recent World Cup said the team is eager to make a statementâI think that multiformat series will be very heated with the memories of the World Cup in the back of our minds Were eager to get one back on them and weve had some really good form in all formats The multiformat series are awesome for womens cricket and its a really cool way to see whos the best nation Youve got to pick an allround squad that can battle in all three formatsâ she addedFor now Litchfield remains focused on contributing runs and learning from her teammates â but with endorsements from legends like Lanning her path to leadership may already be taking shape IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ill-grab-it-with-both-hands-litchfield-open-to-leading-australia-after-lannings-endorsement-648318.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/campbell-returns-king-dropped-as-wi-name-squad-for-nz-odis-648334.html St Johnâs Antigua Nov 13 The West Indies have announced their ODI squad for the forthcoming threematch ODI series against New Zealand starting on November 16 with John Campbell making a return after six years while Brandon King who failed to impress in the recently concluded T20I series has been dropped Campbell took the place of Brandon King who was an opener in the Bangladesh series King scored 44 0 and 18 in the series which West Indies lost 21 His T20I performance has also declined with four scores under ten in his last five matches across the Bangladesh and New Zealand seriesCampbell was called back into the team after his outstanding performances in redball cricket highlighted by a century in the second Test against India in Delhi last month He also led Jamaicas runscoring in the Super50 Cup last season accumulating 278 runs in seven matches with a strike rate of 10220 Remarkably none of the top ten runscorers in that tournament had a higher scoring pacePacer Johann Layne and seambowling allrounder Shamar Springer have earned maiden ODi callupsLaynes callup comes after his Test debut during last months tour of India Although hes made an impact in redball cricket he has just 12 ListA matches and 13 wickets in that format Against New Zealand Layne will join the seam attack alongside Jayden Seales and Romario Shepherd in addition to Springer Forde and Justin GreavesMatthew Forde who shone with the ball in the fivematch T20I series against the Kiwis has made a returnAkeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie along with injured leftarm quick Ramon Simmonds have been replaced from the squad that played Bangladesh last month Additionally Alzarri Joseph Shamar Joseph and Jediah Blades were sidelined due to injuriesAckeem Auguste who earned his ODI cap in Bangladesh remained in the 15member squad led by Shai Hope alongside Keacy Carty and Alick AthanazeWest Indies squad for ODIs against New Zealand Shai Hope capt Alick Athanaze Ackeem Auguste John Campbell Keacy Carty Roston Chase Matthew Forde Justin Greaves Amir Jangoo Johann Layne Khary Pierre Sherfane Rutherford Jayden Seales Romario Shepherd Shamar Springer IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/campbell-returns-king-dropped-as-wi-name-squad-for-nz-odis-648334.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pcb-announces-revised-schedule-for-tri-nation-series-involving-sl-zimbabwe-648338.html Lahore Nov 13 Pakistan Cricket Board PCB has announced the revised schedule of the trination series involving hosts Pakistan Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe with the opening match taking place on November 18 All seven T20I matches including the final will now take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi The opening game of the triseries which was initially scheduled to begin on November 17 will be played between Pakistan and Zimbabwe on November 18 Each team will feature in four matches with the top two sides qualifying for the final scheduled on November 29The T20I TriNation Tournament featuring Pakistan hosts Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will serve as an important preparatory platform ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026The slight change in schedule came after the two games of the ongoing ODI series against Sri Lanka were pushed by a day each after several team members had asked to return to Sri Lanka following the suicide bombing in IslamabadPCB said The decision to revise the schedule was made in consultation with Sri Lanka Cricket SLC and Zimbabwe Cricket ZC following mutual discussions to accommodate operational and match requirementsOriginally Afghanistan was the third team in the triseries after hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka But Afghanistan pulled out of the series after three local cricketers were killed in airstrikes carried out by Pakistan in Paktika province with Zimbabwe replacing them in the triseriesSeries schedule all matches at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium18 November â Pakistan v Zimbabwe20 November â Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe22 November â Pakistan v Sri Lanka23 November â Pakistan v Zimbabwe25 November â Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe27 November â Pakistan v Sri Lanka29 November âFinal IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pcb-announces-revised-schedule-for-tri-nation-series-involving-sl-zimbabwe-648338.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/god-has-been-kind-always-and-blessed-me-very-happy-to-be-back-pant-648339.html Kolkata Nov 13 India wicketkeeperbatter Rishabh Pant expressed delight over his return to international cricket after a gap of nearly four months due to an injury sustained on his right ankle Pant has been part of Indiaâs squad for the twomatch Test series against South Africa scheduled to begin at Eden Gardens on Friday Pant recently made his return to competitive cricket last month when he led the India A side in the two unofficial Tests against South Africa A in Bengaluru Earlier he completed his rehabilitation at the BCCIs Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru following which he was deemed fit for selectionAfter an injury it is never easy to come back But God has been kind always and he has blessed me always and this time also and very happy to be back Pant said in a video posted by the BCCISee every time I take the field one thing I try to be is to be grateful Thats why I always look up and thank God my parents my family everyone has supported me during the recovery phase he addedThe 28yearold mentioned how he remained upbeat during his recovery phase and revealed how he overcame negativityOne thing I do is to focus on controllables luck is one thing that you cannot control So I try not to think about that as there are so many factors that we dont factor in But if you can keep your mind in a place where a lot of things are not affecting you and you focus only on things that matter to you You will find happiness if you keep on doing things that make you feel good especially when you are injured he saidJust be in a zone where you feel comfortable work hard be disciplined and be in a zone where you are ready to learn but still enjoying that time doing everything Whatever you are doing you need to enjoy that moment and give your 100 percent and find joy and happiness in that Pant addedIn the four innings of the India A series Pant recorded scores of 17 90 24 and 65 The wicketkeeperbatter sustained an injury on his toe during the fourth Test of the series in Manchester In the seven innings on the tour Pant accumulated 479 runs including two centuries and three fifties IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/god-has-been-kind-always-and-blessed-me-very-happy-to-be-back-pant-648339.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/esha-oza-to-lead-uae-in-inaugural-icc-womens-emerging-nations-trophy-648351.html Dubai Nov 13 Allrounder Esha Oza will lead the UAE womenâs team in their tour to Thailand for the inaugural edition of the ICC Womenâs Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 Eight teams are competing in the T20 tournament which will be played in a singleleague format â each team will play all other teams once The two venues are the Terdthai Cricket Ground TCG and the Asian Institute of Technology AIT GroundBesides the hosts Thailand and the UAE the following countries are participating in the tournament Namibia the Netherlands Papua New Guinea PNG Scotland Tanzania and Uganda The UAE will take on PNG on November 20 in their opening match They play the Netherlands the following day in their second game of the tournament â both matches will be hosted at the AIT Ground UAEâs third fixture is against Scotland at the TCG on November 23 and their fourth fixture is against Uganda at the AIT Ground on November 25The UAE will take on Tanzania TCG on November 26 Thailand TCG on November 28 and Namibia AIT Ground on November 30The team that finishes at the top of the table will be declared tournament winnersUAE squad for ICC Womenâs Emerging Nations Trophy Esha Oza captain Al Maseera Jahangir Heena Hotchandani Indhuja Nandakumar Lavanya Keny Michelle Botha Rinitha Rajith Samaira Dharnidharka Siya Gokhale Sashikala Silva Suraksha Kotte Theertha Satish wicketkeeper Udeni Kuruppuarachchige and Vaishnave MaheshSupport Staff Subha Venkataraman team manager Ahmed Raza head coach Hithaishi Basavaraj strength and conditioning coach and Merin Saji physiotherapistICC Emerging Womenâs Trophy 2025 UAE matchesThursday 20 November â PNG vs UAE AIT GroundFriday 21 November â Netherlands vs UAE AIT GroundSunday 23 November â UAE vs Scotland Terdthai Cricket GroundTuesday 25 November â UAE vs Uganda AIT GroundWednesday 26 November â Tanzania vs UAE Terdthai Cricket GroundFriday 28 November â Thailand vs UAE Terdthai Cricket GroundSunday 30 November â UAE vs Namibia AIT Ground IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/esha-oza-to-lead-uae-in-inaugural-icc-womens-emerging-nations-trophy-648351.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jonny-bairstow-signs-three-year-extension-with-yorkshire-648353.html Yorkshire Nov 13 England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow signed a threeyear contract extension with Yorkshire County Crickey Club on Thursday Having come through the Yorkshire Academy and enjoyed an illustrious international career including 12 hundreds in 100 Test Matches for England and a World Cup win on home soil in 2019 the wicketkeeper batter is set to play the remainder of his career at YorkshireThe 36yearold will continue as captain in the County Championship having had significant influence over the White Rose team that matched champion county Nottinghamshireâs points tally in the second half of the campaignâIâm delighted to have signed a contract extension and am looking forward to playing my part in what is a hugely exciting period for Yorkshire Having come through the agegroups and spent all of my career here it was the only real choice for me and Iâll continue to wear the White Rose with pride over the next three years Bairstow said in a statementâLeading the side in the Championship this year was a real honour and I canât wait to get back out there in 2026 The performances we put in particularly in the second half of the campaign were very encouraging and I am confident that we have got a group of players that can challenge the very best teams over the next few yearsâIâve enjoyed some of my most cherished memories on the field at Yorkshire and am confident there are plenty more to come Iâd like to thank everyone involved with the Club for their support â we are lucky to have such passionate support and together we will build an exciting future for YorkshireâGeneral Manager of Cricket Gavin Hamilton said âWe are absolutely delighted that Jonny has committed the next three years of his career to the ClubâJonny remains one of the best batters in the English game capable of changing a game singlehandedly and we are very lucky to have him in our side We saw the impact he can have on numerous occasions this summer and I have no doubt that there will be many more gamechanging performances to comeâAs one of the most experienced international cricketers around he also has a brilliant influence on the rest of the squad and will continue to drive high standards across our group in the coming yearsâYorkshire supporters know exactly what they get from Jonny Bairstow â a serious amount of passion and pride at representing his home Club and a strong desire to deliver silverware for Yorkshire His mentality and approach to the game have already had a strong influence on our culture and I have no doubt he will continue in the same veinâLocking Jonny in for another three years is huge for us and Iâm sure Iâll be joined by many supporters in being excited to see him pulling on the White Rose a lot more moving forwardâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jonny-bairstow-signs-three-year-extension-with-yorkshire-648353.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ipl-retention-talks-underway-says-lsg-owner-goenka-ahead-of-nov-15-deadline-648374.html New Delhi Nov 13 IPL side Lucknow Super Giants LSG have begun discussions on their retention ahead of the November 15 deadline said franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka In 2025 LSG led by India wicketkeeperbatter Rishabh Pant finished at seventh place with six wins coming from 14 games The Lucknowbased franchise had made the knockouts in their first two IPL seasons in 2022 and 2023 respectively âIPL retention talks for LucknowIPL are underway Delighted to have TomMoodyCricket on board bringing immense experience and strategic insight Great discussion with RishabhPant17 Justin Langer and Bharat Arun as we plan for the season aheadâ wrote Goenka on his âXâ account on ThursdayAlso seen in the picture are Goenkaâs son and LSG coowner Shashwat Goenka and team analyst Shrinivas Chandrashekaran Post their lackluster time in IPL 2025 LSG made quite a few changes to their coaching staff while Langer retained his job Bharat Arun was brought in as the bowling coach while Carl Crowe came in as the spin bowling coachTom Moody recently took over as the sideâs global director of cricket replacing Zaheer Khan Post the retention deadline the mini auction for IPL 2026 will be held either on December 15 or 16 in Abu DhabiIn terms of retentions LSG have some tough choices to make exciting fast bowler Mayank Yadav who was retained for Rs 11 crore is still in rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence CoE in Bengaluru after undergoing a back surgery in Christchurch New Zealand in July this yearIt is understood that Yadavâs ongoing rehab means he may not be available for the first half of IPL 2026 David Miller Arshin Kulkarni and Shamar Joseph also didnât live up to the expected billing in LSG colours during the 2025 season Thereâs also been word around allrounder Shardul Thakur being traded to another franchise by LSG before the retention deadline but nothing concrete has come to the fore IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ipl-retention-talks-underway-says-lsg-owner-goenka-ahead-of-nov-15-deadline-648374.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ipl-2026-kolkata-knight-riders-appoint-shane-watson-as-assistant-coach-648376.html New Delhi Nov 13 Threetime IPL winners Kolkata Knight Riders KKR have appointed former Australia allrounder Shane Watson as their assistant coach ahead of IPL 2026 Watson previously worked as assistant coach for Delhi Capitals DC under Ricky Ponting in IPL 2022 and 2023 seasons and will now join the new KKR coaching unit led by Abhishek Nayar and mentor Dwayne Bravo His first assignment will now be to give inputs on KKRâs retentions ahead of the deadline on November 15 and prepare for the mini auction in Abu Dhabi in midDecemberâItâs a great honour to be part of a franchise as iconic as Kolkata Knight Riders Iâve always admired the passion of KKR fans and the teamâs commitment to excellence Iâm eager to work closely with the coaching group and players to help bring another title to Kolkataâ said Watson in a statement on ThursdayWatson one of the most accomplished seambowling allrounders in the game represented Australia in 59 Tests 190 ODIs and 58 T20 Internationals scoring over 10000 runs and claiming more than 280 wickets across formatsA twotime Menâs ODI World Cup winner in 2007 and 2015 Watson was known for his matchwinning abilities with both bat and ball Watson also boasts of a prolific IPL playing career having featured in 145 matches between 2008 to 2020He scored four centuries in the tournament and has won the championship with Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings He was also the Most Valuable Player MVP in 2008 and 2013 seasonsâWe are thrilled to welcome Shane Watson to the KKR family His experience as a player and coach at the highest level will add immense value to our team culture and preparation His understanding of the T20 format is worldclass and we look forward to his contributions both on and off the fieldâ said Venky Mysore CEO of Kolkata Knight Riders IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ipl-2026-kolkata-knight-riders-appoint-shane-watson-as-assistant-coach-648376.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/once-the-guiding-force-behind-rohit-sharma-coach-dinesh-lad-seeks-support-to-keep-his-cricket-academy-alive-648388.html New Delhi Nov 13 For over three decades Dinesh Lad the childhood coach of former captain Rohit Sharma has devoted his life to nurturing young talent â not for fame or fortune but out of love for the game Today however the veteran coach finds himself struggling to keep his cricket foundation running and is appealing for financial support to sustain his dream of shaping Indiaâs next generation of cricketers âIâve been providing honorary coaching for the last 30 years â Iâve never taken money from anyoneâ Lad told IANS âMy students have gone on to play for India represent their state teams and for Mumbai across various age groups For 30 years this is all Iâve been doingâTwo years ago Lad founded the Dinesh Lad Cricket Foundation a notforprofit initiative through which he has adopted 22 children most of them from rural parts of India âThey are all highly talented kidsâ he said âBut unfortunately Iâm not getting the kind of financial support thatâs needed When I was coaching the Mumbai team I used to divert whatever money I earned to support themâLad eventually stepped down from his Mumbai coaching role to focus fully on the children âTheyâve come from faraway villages â 12 from Maharashtra one from Delhi three from Gujarat and two from Andhra Pradeshâ he shared âI even look after their schooling through the foundation The cricket coaching is completely free â I donât take any money for thatâDespite the financial strain Lad refuses to view coaching as a business âI donât claim to make anyone a cricketerâ he said âThey become cricketers because of their own talent When people say âLad Sir made usâ I feel humbled â but itâs their ability that brought them successâHe recalls his early days mentoring a young Rohit who was then an offspin bowler âWhen I saw him bat I told him to focus more on batting Even Rohit said âSir I was a bowlerâ I didnât make him a batsman â I just saw his potentialâAnother student who shares a special bond with Lad is Shardul Thakur who once lived at the coachâs home âShardul stayed with me and there was another Muslim boy who lived with us for five yearsâ he said âIf you see it what Iâm doing is social service Iâm not doing it for money If I wanted I could easily earn â¹60â70 lakh a month â but Iâve never chosen that path My passion is not money itâs cricketâA Guruâs LegacyLadâs deepest inspiration comes from his mentor the legendary Ramakant Achrekar who coached the legendary Sachin Tendulkar âI play and teach cricket because of my guruâ Lad said with pride âAfter Achrekar sir received the Dronacharya Award I became the second person from Maharashtra to receive it â in 32 years Becoming a Dronacharya awardee like my guru is the biggest achievement of my lifeA Grounded StruggleEven with national recognition Lad continues to face practical challenges The state government allotted him a cricket ground but it comes with heavy costs âItâs on rent and I have to bear all expenses â water maintenance everythingâ he explained To manage the costs I rent it out for private matches which some people misinterpret as me trying to make money I have a CSR certificate and many people promise help but Iâm not someone who keeps following upA Partner in Every SenseBehind Ladâs unwavering journey stands his wife whose quiet strength kept the family afloat I gave 30 years of my life to cricket but I didnât have enough money when I startedâ he said âI worked with the railways â that was all My wife supported me through everything When I brought Shardul home she didnât object She said âItâs your house â why would I have a problemâ She took care of him as if he were our own child I donât know how she managed the household but I am who I am because of herBeyond BordersLadâs reputation as a coach has reached beyond Indian shores He has also trained international players including the son of former South African pacer Makhaya Ntini who stayed with him for a month and another young South African cricketer who trained for 25 days âHis cricket improved his technique got better and he went on to be named Best Junior Cricketer of South Africaâ Lad said proudly âHeâs even a candidate for the U19 World Cup captaincyâKeeping the Dream AliveThrough all his challenges Dinesh Lad remains steadfast in his mission â to give young talented cricketers the opportunity he once wished he had âIf I get financial supportâ he said âI can do even more for these kids Who knows â the next Rohit Sharma or Shardul Thakur might just be one of them IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/once-the-guiding-force-behind-rohit-sharma-coach-dinesh-lad-seeks-support-to-keep-his-cricket-academy-alive-648388.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/fmsci-national-racing-championship-heads-for-grand-finale-in-coimbatore-648409.html Coimbatore Nov 13 After months of intense competition and close finishes the FMSCI National Racing Championship is preparing for its grand finale here at Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on November 15 and 16 Now in its 28th edition the championship is Indiaâs oldest racing event Excitingly Freddie Spencer the American racing icon threetime MotoGP World Champion and MotoGP Hall of Fame inductee will join the race weekendFrom rookies aiming for their first podium to seasoned professionals competing for championship titles the finale offers thrilling races across all categories LGB Formula 4 Novice Cup Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup and the new Levitas Cup The event will also feature the penultimate round of the FIAcertified Formula 4 Indian Championship as part of the Indian Racing Festival 2025Indiaâs premier singleseater category LGB Formula 4 is also the longeststanding class in the National Racing Championship acting as a vital link between karting and formula racing It remains the foundation of Indian singleseater racing and thoroughly tests drivers skill precision and racecraftAfter Round 2 Diljith TS Dark Don Racing leads with 53 points followed by Dhruvh Goswami MSport Racing with 45 points and Mehul Agarwal Dark Don Racing with 28 points Strong performances by experienced drivers at Kari Motor Speedway have kept the championship fiercely contested as the final round approaches to determine the 2025 National ChampionThe FIAcertified Formula 4 Indian Championship part of the Indian Racing Festival IRF returns to Kari for its penultimate round featuring a fiercely competitive field Kenyan Shane Chandaria Chennai Turbo Riders French driver Sachel Rotge Kichchaâs Kings Bengaluru South Africaâs Luviwe Sambudla Goa Aces JA Racing Indias Ishaan Madesh Kolkata Royal Tigers and Saishiva Sankaran Speed Demons Delhi are all strong contenders heading into the weekendThe championship continues to highlight exciting wheeltowheel racing with all drivers competing in identical Ligier JS F422 cars making driver talent the key factor in performanceThe Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup sponsored by sponsor is set to be the highlight of the season as competitors on the powerful GTR650 bikes gear up for an intense ProAm clash in the final round In the Professional category Bengaluruâs Anish Shetty leads with 57 points while defending champion Navaneeth Kumar from Puducherry is in second place with 36 points closely followed by Kayan Patel from Mumbai with 34 pointsIn the Amateur division Bryan Nicholas from Puducherry leads with 69 points ahead of Johring Warisa from Umrangso with 45 points and Kabir Sahoch from Vadodara with 33 pointsThe GTR650S have provided thrilling slipstream battles throughout the season and with two races remaining fans can expect highspeed duels tactical moves and aggressive racing until the very endThe Levitas Cup Indiaâs newest singlemake racing series launched this season with identical performancetuned Maruti Suzuki Ignis cars Featuring 14 skilled drivers across rookie and gentlemen classes the championship has provided close skillfocused racingAs the final weekend approaches the Rookie title race remains open with Ashwin Pugalagiri from Madurai and Balaji Raju from Chennai tied at 32 points while Nihal Singh from Gurgaon is close behind with 27In the Gentlemen category Jai Prashanth Venkat from Coimbatore leads with 38 points followed by Ram Charan with 28 and Yokeshwaran Krishnavelu with 21 setting the stage for an exciting conclusionThe Novice Cup Indiaâs entrylevel singleseater racing series has served as a platform for rising talent The last two rounds featured tight wheeltowheel competition in 1300cc Swiftpowered cars After Round 2 Abhijit Vadavalli Momentum Motorsports leads the championship with 34 points just ahead of Lokithlingeash Ravi DTS Racing with 32 and Prathik Ashok DTS Racing with 28With only six points separating the top three the final weekend is set for fierce battles where consistency composure and a perfect race start could be decisive as even a small mistake could change the outcome IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/fmsci-national-racing-championship-heads-for-grand-finale-in-coimbatore-648409.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/county-championships-fergus-oneill-commits-to-nottinghamshire-until-2027-648428.html Nottingham England Nov 13 Australian seamer Fergus OâNeill has signed a contract that will see him return to Trent Bridge during the 2026 and 2027 County Championship campaigns OâNeill will play County Championship cricket for Nottinghamshire from April to June for both of the next two seasons The 24yearold made waves with a productive first foray into county cricket this summer claiming 21 scalps in just four games at a miserly 1790 apiece including two fivewicket haulsâIâm keen to come back and make sure our momentum keeps rolling Trent Bridge is a great place filled with great people where Iâve had successâ said OâNeill in a statement âWith all the success I had and we had as a team it was a simple decision for me to sign on for not just one but another two yearsâRenowned for his relentless accuracy and ability to move the ball both ways OâNeill has previously been referred to as âthe most feared bowler in the Sheffield ShieldâBefore his first stint at Trent Bridge he won two consecutive Bill Lawry Medals awarded to Victoriaâs FirstClass Player of the Season after taking 78 wickets in just 18 Shield matchesDespite landing in the UK just two days before Nottsâ 2025 Championship opener at home to Durham OâNeill showed no signs of jet lag and immediately collected 581 in his first outingHaving also taken 5 for 19 against Warwickshire at Edgbaston two weeks later his efforts helped seal two wins in Nottsâ first four matches building the base for the triumph that would followâSuccess is what I play for So for as long as Iâm a part of Nottinghamshire Iâll be putting my best foot forward for us to win another Championship titleâ added OâNeillHead coach Peter Moores continued âEvery now and then you seem to sign a player who fits into the team perfectly and Fergus was that man last year His impact on the field was clear for everyone to see though it was his impact off it that also made a real differenceHis energy and excitement to play were infectious as was his belief in his own ability That belief spread to everyone else in the team and was a real catalyst at the start of our season His ability to move the ball laterally and control line and length were perfect for English conditions and itâs great news that the change in regulations will allow him to take on a fuller role next seasonâWe canât wait to get him back both to continue the promising start he has shown to his Nottinghamshire career and to positively influence the defence of the title he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/county-championships-fergus-oneill-commits-to-nottinghamshire-until-2027-648428.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ponting-calls-stokes-led-england-the-best-team-in-this-century-for-ashes-648200.html Perth Nov 12 Ahead of the fivematch Ashes starting on November 21 former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has hailed the Ben Stokesled England team as the best side the visitors have sent out in this century Since arriving in Perth last week England have been largely muted about their Ashes buildup and will play just one warmup match against England Lions side before the series beginsThis build up started years ago It happens the same way every time a series comes around Some of the exAshes combatants have started as well with Stuart Broad and Dave Warner kicking things off Thereâs probably more this timeEngland are talking themselves up more theyâre confident coming to Australia with the group of players theyve got and fair enough this is the best team theyâve had probably this century Their balance experience fast bowling attack looks well suited to conditions Itâs such an exciting time for fans around the worldâ said Ponting on SEN RadioEngland havenât won an Ashes series in Australia since 201011 triumph Moreover they havenât won an opening Test in Australia since 1986 But with Stokes and Brendon McCullum at the helm Ponting feels something different is on offer from the visitorsâIf you break it down this whole Bazball phenomenon the way they play their cricket is about Brendan putting a group together that can play in Australia I donât think itâs been about anything other than winning in Australia They have to turn history upside downThey only have four Test wins in Australia this century They have a lot on the line Thatâs what makes this series so interesting We know how England want to play we know how Australia do play The two different ways coming together in Perth will be unbelievable he addedFrom an Australian perspective the spotlight remains on Australiaâs choice of opening partner for Usman Khawaja Ponting has thrown his weight behind Jake Weatherald insisting that both the series and Australiaâs longterm plans would benefit from his inclusion at the top of the orderWe think itâs not settled we donât know what the players know It could have been settled a long time ago If I was Australia I wouldnât be saying anything either Itâs become clearer to me in recent days There was a lot of backing for Weatherald they love his method and the fact that he scores quicklyâHis two dismissals this week was playing very aggressive shots so it looks He might have been given the role to go out and be the one to put the pressure on the England opening bowlersThat being the case the uncertainty is around Beau The fly in the ointment is the fact Webster got five yesterday If he does miss out he will be unlucky Marnus has knocked the door downâ concluded Ponting IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ponting-calls-stokes-led-england-the-best-team-in-this-century-for-ashes-648200.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/no-competition-between-me-and-rishabh-bhai-motive-is-to-make-india-win-jurel-648235.html New Delhi Nov 12 Young wicketkeeperbatter Dhruv Jurel said there is no sense of competition between him and senior gloveman Rishabh Pant adding that their sole focus is on contributing to Indiaâs success in Tests Jurel delivered impressive performances in Indiaâs 20 Test series win over the West Indies last month including scoring a maiden Test hundred in Ahmedabad However with Pant returning for the upcoming series against South Africa after recovering from a right foot fracture the Indian team is now considering the possibility of accommodating both keepers in the same playing XIThere is no competition between me and Rishabh bhai Both of us are playing for India and whoever plays the motive is the same to make India win If he plays I am happy If I play I am happy If we play together even better The only focus is the team said Jurel on JioStarJurelâs star has been rising ever since making his Test debut against England in February 2024 It was a surreal moment for me to make my debut for India Playing Test cricket was my childhood dream Getting that first cap felt like I was on cloud seven It was very special he recalledTalking about the challenge the reigning World Test Championship winners South Africa bring to the series starting on November 14 in Kolkata Jurel said Itâs going to be a very exciting battle Both teams have strong fastbowling attacks Whether itâs Rabada and Marco Jansen from their side or Bumrah bhai from ours thereâs quality all aroundââAt the end of the day if you want to win a match you have to step up against good teams South Africa are World Test Champions so itâs going to be a good challenge Iâm looking forward to itJurel concluded by discussing his approach and mindset heading into the series I am very confident that Iâll be able to contribute to the team As a cricketer the best feeling is when you come back to your room after the match and feel like youâve done something for your team and that helped the team winââEvery time I go in to bat I look at the situation and think about what the team needs from me at that moment and I try to play accordingly IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/no-competition-between-me-and-rishabh-bhai-motive-is-to-make-india-win-jurel-648235.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/australia-hit-by-injury-scare-as-hazlewood-abbott-limp-off-the-field-ahead-of-ashes-opener-648236.html New Delhi Nov 12 Australia have faced a double injury scare ahead of the start of the Ashes with Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott leaving the field against Victoria at the SCG Hazlewood and Abbott had both bowled nine overs but the two seamers didnât return to the field after lunch on Wednesday afternoon with Cricket NSW initially confirming the duo were being assessedBoth players injured their hamstrings but the nature and severity of the injuries have yet to be confirmed according to CODE SportsHazlewood 34 has struggled with injury consistently over the past four years missing three Tests last summer alone and Wednesdayâs setback is a significant concern for his longterm prospectsAustralian captain Pat Cummins has already been ruled out of the first Test against England due to a back problem meaning the loss of Hazlewood would be a severe blow for the hostsScott Boland was already certain to replace Cummins in the XI but if Hazlewood is also ruled out he could now be joined by Brendan Doggett who is in line for a shock debutShould Hazlewood miss the Ashes opener he would have three weeks from now to recover before a possible return in the second TestHazlewood struck early on day three claiming his first wicket of the morning by dismissing Sam Harper while Abbott tore through Victoriaâs middle order to finish with figures of 418Hazlewood bowled 18 overs in Victoriaâs first innings and nine in the second while Abbott delivered 19 overs in the first innings and nine in the secondHowever both pacers have bowled on all three days after New South Wales were dismissed for 128 in just 495 overs on day two keeping Hazlewood and Abbott heavily involved throughout the match IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/australia-hit-by-injury-scare-as-hazlewood-abbott-limp-off-the-field-ahead-of-ashes-opener-648236.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/west-indies-and-afghanistan-to-play-three-match-t20i-series-in-uae-648014.html St Johns Antigua Nov 11 Cricket West Indies CWI has confirmed their participation in a threematch T20I series against Afghanistan slated to take place in January 2026 in the United Arab Emirates The series will begin on January 19 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium with the second and third T20I matches being scheduled for January 21 and 22 at the same venueThe contest is expected to provide both teams with invaluable game time and will significantly contribute to their preparation for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 beginning in FebruaryCWIs Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe said This series provides an ideal platform for our preparation Facing strong opposition in subcontinental conditions will help us sharpen our combinations and approach and it also gives our players a chance to build confidence on surfaces similar to those well encounter in India and Sri LankaNaseeb Khan CEO of the Afghanistan Cricket Board said Competing against the West Indies on the brink of a global event presents an excellent opportunity for our team to finalize their lineup and enhance their preparations for the upcoming mega event in India and Sri Lanka We have been closely monitoring the teams preparation process and facing a quality West Indies side offers an ideal platform for their buildupThe West Indies were cohosts of the most recent T20 World Cup advancing to the Super Eight stage but falling short of a semifinal berth Afghanistan on the other hand created history by reaching the semifinals for the first time in that tournamentThe two sides have faced each other in eight T20 internationals so far with West Indies holding a 53 lead in the headtohead recordMatch Schedule1st T20I January 192nd T20I January 213rd T20I January 22 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/west-indies-and-afghanistan-to-play-three-match-t20i-series-in-uae-648014.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/shubman-gill-offers-condolences-to-delhi-blast-victims-648090.html New Delhi Nov 11 Indias Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill offered his heartfelt condolences to the victims of the recent Delhi blast and expressed grief A tragic car explosion near Delhis historic Red Fort on Monday evening left several people dead and many others injured The blast which erupted at 652 pm near Gate No 1 of Red Fort Metro Station tore through a car at a busy traffic signal igniting adjacent vehicles and triggering chaos in the heart of Old DelhiIn a post on his official X handle Gill conveyed empathy for the bereaved writing Disturbed by the distressing events at the Red Fort My thoughts are with everyone impacted Hoping for peace safety and strength for allGill and members of Team Indias redball squad are currently in Kolkata for the forthcoming first Test of the twomatch series against South AfricaSecurity measures have been intensified at Eden Gardens and throughout the city ahead of the first Test following the deadly car explosion Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma confirmed the high alert status stating that special and additional precautions are currently in placeWe are on high alert Keeping in mind the blast in Delhi special and additional security arrangements are being made a Kolkata Police official said adding that the Special Task Force STF would also be deployed alongside the policeMoreover security has been heightened at the city hotels hosting the Indian and South African cricket teams Sources suggested that the Indian cricket team coach Gautam Gambhirs scheduled visit to the Kalighat temple on Tuesday might be postponed due to the increased threat perceptionA high alert has been issued in Delhi and police have invoked sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA after forensic evidence and intelligence inputs indicated potential terror linksThe Kolkata Test is scheduled to begin on Friday morning IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/shubman-gill-offers-condolences-to-delhi-blast-victims-648090.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ipl-2026-auction-likely-to-be-held-in-abu-dhabi-around-december-15-or-16-sources-647934.html New Delhi Nov 11 The player auction for Indian Premier League IPL 2026 is likely to be held in Abu Dhabi with December 16 emerging as the most likely date for the proceedings to take place sources told IANS Initially December 14 was earmarked as the preferred date which was the date franchises gave to the Governing Council GC But sources familiar with the matter told IANS on Monday that either December 15 or 16 has emerged as the date for the auction to happen The Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB won IPL 2025 which was also their maiden title victory in their time in the tournament since its inception in 2008The last two IPL auctions were staged overseas in Jeddah Saudi Arabia and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates UAE This time the UAEs capital Abu Dhabi will host the 10 franchises as they look to plug gaps in their respective squads ahead of the next seasonDiscussions had taken place about holding the auction in India with Mumbai and Bengaluru being initially considered as host cities But IANS understands Abu Dhabis convenience for overseas support staff particularly with the majority of them being in the broadcast or coaching work during the Ashes has reinforced the trend of staging IPL auctions abroad for the time beingThe deadline to finalise retentions for all ten IPL franchises is November 15 and sources said the likelihood of a highprofile trade between fivetime champions Chennai Super Kings CSK and 2008 winners Rajasthan Royals RR could happen before the retention deadline or on the aforementioned dateLongtime RR skipper and wicketkeeperbatter Sanju Samson could move his base to CSK while the former may acquire the services of Ravindra Jadeja in the trade deal RR had held talks with multiple franchises over Samsons transfer and after negotiations for a potential trade with Delhi Capitals DC ended abruptly the franchises trade deal with CSK could move past the finish line barring a lastminute twistIt is yet to be confirmed if the SamsonJadeja trade will be a simple swap or if another player from CSK could be on his way to RR There was also chatter over Washington Sundar being traded to CSK from Gujarat Titans GT but nothing emerged due to the Ahmedabadbased franchise apparently giving the allrounder an assurance of consistent game time in IPL 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ipl-2026-auction-likely-to-be-held-in-abu-dhabi-around-december-15-or-16-sources-647934.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rain-plays-spoilsport-as-nz-v-wi-fourth-t20i-washed-out-647777.html Nelson Nov 10 The fourth T20I between New Zealand and the West Indies has been washed out just 39 balls into the game due to persistent rain at Saxton Oval With the washout the fivematch series remained in favour of New Zealand with a game to go The hosts have taken a 21 lead In the first match they almost pulled off a heist but fell short by 7 runs The next two matches saw Kyle Jamieson defend 15 and 11 runs respectively in the final overThe hosts won the toss and asked the West Indies to bat first While the toss and start of play happened on time rain first interrupted the game in the fifth over when the West Indies were 30 for no lossIt had been drizzling since the first over but it got heavier and the game stopped after the sixth ball of the fifth over was bowledThe play resumed after over 20 minutes and Jimmy Neesham struck to dismiss Alick Athanaze on the second ball after resumption Opener Amir Jangoo finally got one off the middle to pick up a coverdriven boundary and ended the 35run powerplaySoon after the major weather interruption set in and resulted in the game being washed outWest Indies can level the series in the fifth and final game in Dunedin on Thursday on the other hand New Zealand can win it 31After the game was washed out West Indies captain Shai Hope said We didnt really get a chance to get out there and maximise in this game but weve still got a chance to level the series and thats our main focus for the next oneUnfortunately we didnt win those last two games But every time you put yourself in this position youve obviously got a chance to win So Im very happy with the progress that were making he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rain-plays-spoilsport-as-nz-v-wi-fourth-t20i-washed-out-647777.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/paine-picks-green-ahead-of-webster-australia-xi-for-ashes-opener-647791.html New Delhi Nov 10 Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine believes Cameron Green should be picked over Beau Webster in the teams XI for the first Ashes Test in Perth starting November 21 During the recent West Indies tour and the World Test Championship Final both allrounders played together but Green was only utilised as a batter while he was recovering from back surgeryNow with Green increasing his bowling activity before the first Test Paine believes he should be selected over the Webster if Australia plan on fielding only one of them against EnglandAlthough Webster has performed reliably for the Aussies over their last seven Tests Paine believes that Greens potential is too high to overlookPaine mentioned on SEN Tassie Breakfast that Green might potentially surpass Webster for a spot in the XI saying I dont find it staggering and I dont think anyone should find it staggering I try to select teams and coach teams optimistically and say right If this guys playing at his absolute best what does that look likeI think if you were completely honest and we love the big Slug but if youre picking between him and Cameron Green as the allrounder if theyre both fit I think right now youre still going with Cameron GreenSlug has come from probably the third or fourth allrounder in Australia to putting pressure on Cam Green for his spot so thats an amazing amount of work that hes done in 18 months to close that gap and to have that conversation now And if Cameron Green doesnt perform theres a guy ready to step in to that place he addedAlthough it might be tough for Webster to accept being left out after his impressive performance Paine believes the decision highlights that the allrounder spot is now a strength for the Aussies with several players capable of filling the roleI think Cameron Green we know hes potentially a generational player he can change the makeup of your team but hes got to go out and perform now if thats the way they go He Green is still young and hes still getting better and thats not to say that that Slug isntBut again I think Slug you cant speak highly enough of him the way hes handled the last 12 to 18 months and even before that to get himself in his position hes played superbly for Tasmania for a long period of time now and he deserves to be where he is atHes got a guy in front of him at the moment thats a serious player But its a great position for Australia to be in that if Cam Green cant bowl then weve got Beau Webster to come in and do a good job Hes averaged 35 with the bat and 23 with the ball in the opportunities that hes been given so it makes it a difficult decision to leave him out of any team Paine addedThe first Ashes Test will commence on November 21Australia squad for 1st Test Steve Smith c Sean Abbott Scott Boland Alex Carey Brendan Doggett Cameron Green Josh Hazlewood Travis Head Josh Inglis Usman Khawaja Marnus Labuschagne Nathan Lyon Mitchell Starc Jake Weatherald Beau Webster IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/paine-picks-green-ahead-of-webster-australia-xi-for-ashes-opener-647791.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ravindra-jadeja-should-be-retained-he-is-a-gun-player-for-csk-suresh-raina-647809.html New Delhi Nov 10 Former India and Chennai Super Kings CSK allrounder Suresh Raina stressed that veteran Ravindra Jadeja should be retained by the fivetime champions ahead of the IPL 2026 miniauction Multiple media reports suggest that CSK are in discussions with Rajasthan Royals over a potential trade that would see wicketkeeperbatter Sanju Samson move to Chennai with allrounder Ravindra Jadeja and another player heading to Rajasthan in exchangeMeanwhile former India batter Raina backed Jadejas retention in the franchise citing his valuable contribution to the team over the years Besides Jadeja Raina mentioned that Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad CSK legend MS Dhoni and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad should also be retained for the next seasonNoor Ahmad should be retained Hes a mystery spinner so he must be kept MS Dhoni should definitely be retained he is playing this year so he should remain with the team Ruturaj Gaikwad should continue as captain Ravindra Jadeja should be retained again He is a gun player for CSK He has done really really well for the team over the years so Sir Ravindra Jadeja has to be there Raina said on JioStarThe veteran allrounder suggested that CSK should release New Zealand opener Devon Conway and try to fill that position with a local talent in the mini auction He also suggested releasing Deepak Hooda from the squadDevon Conway should be released CSK need a local opener which they will look for in the miniauction Vijay Shankar has already received plenty of chances So I think CSK should release him as well Deepak Hooda should be released too There are a lot of players available in the miniauction who can provide the same combination for the team These players got their chances last year and we saw how they played So probably CSK will have to look for someone new Raina said IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ravindra-jadeja-should-be-retained-he-is-a-gun-player-for-csk-suresh-raina-647809.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/labuschagne-reveals-how-slightly-different-approach-led-to-ashes-call-up-647866.html New Delhi Nov 10 Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne said that he took things slightly differently this year which helped him bring about a change in his thought process and walk out to bat with a clear mind The 31yearold after suffering a few setbacks put up topnotch performances in the domestic games leading to his Ashes callup Since his last century for Australia which came against England in Manchester two years ago Labuschagne has been dismissed in single digits 14 times out of 16 Tests Four of his seven halfcenturies in the baggy green have transpired over just two TestsHis two 50s against India at the MCG last year helped prevent his removal from the Test team but those considerations were revived after the Sri Lanka series in late summer and the World Test ChampionshipAfter missing Australias West Indies tour Labuschagne quickly gained momentum in the race for an Ashes spot by entering the domestic season with strong form attributing his earlier difficulties to various issues with overthinkingIm going about it slightly differently this year than previous years I felt I was probably getting a little bit too much in my own head with my technical stuff leading into games especially the day before and the day of the game I just wanted to make sure I go out there with a clear mind and I found the best way to do that was to save the batting for the game The West Australian quoted LabuschagneSince leaving the team in the West Indies I had a month there where I was not playing so worked really hard there with Michael Di Venuto and Matthew Wade threw a lot of balls and just worked out my technique and then continued that on for a couple of months here in BrisbaneA lot of it was really getting out of my own way That was the real key part for me just to get that clarity around my own game probably not trying to get too technical on my game and trying to get a few things right with my technique that I wantedBut then just really trusting my skills when I get out there and if my technique needs to change depending on the conditions or what were playing or the different scenarios that you face in the middle then just trusting that and just doing it when Im out there he addedThe Queensland cricketers efforts paid off as he was named in Australias squad for the Ashes opener in Perth IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/labuschagne-reveals-how-slightly-different-approach-led-to-ashes-call-up-647866.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jordan-hermann-has-made-rapid-strides-in-south-african-cricket-circles-ashwin-647685.html New Delhi Nov 9 Ravichandran Ashwin reserved special praise for Jordan Hermann who represented South Africas A team in the two unofficial Tests against India A The Protea opener was phenomenal with the bat as he gave a tough time to the Indian bowlers at the BCCI Centre of Excellences Ground 1 in Bengaluru on Sunday Opening the final innings for South Africa A Hermann notched up 91 runs in 123 deliveries and stitched a 156run stand with Lesego Senokwane as the duo got their team off to a flying start in their chase of 417 runsSouth Africa A led by Jordan Herman are throwing in some punches on day 4 of the Unofficial Test chasing 417 He is batting on 90 against Siraj Prasidh Kuldeep and Akash Deep Whatever happens today Jordan Hermann has made rapid strides in the South African cricket circles He plays for the SR Eastern Cape in the SA 20 Ashwin wrote on XThe first session on Day 4 of the second unofficial Test saw India A conceding 114 runs in 27 overs as the bowlers struggled to contain the visitors It was finally Prasidh Krishna who got the key breakthrough as he sent Hermann packing on the last delivery of the 43rd overHe bowled a full toss on the off and Hermann attempted for a drive but couldnt keep it along the ground eventually giving it back to Krishna who held on to the catchSouth Africa A came close to winning the first unofficial Test but India A batters late firework helped them secure a threewicket win After the second game concludes the players will prepare themselves to host the senior South African sideThe two teams will face off in two Tests followed by three ODIs and five T20Is across venues in India IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jordan-hermann-has-made-rapid-strides-in-south-african-cricket-circles-ashwin-647685.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/stood-up-to-every-challenge-with-consistency-sundar-gets-impact-player-of-the-series-medal-in-australia-647701.html New Delhi Nov 9 Washington Sundar has been adjudged Impact Player of the Series for his allround performance in Indias recently concluded T20I series win over Australia After the opening T20I was washed out the hosts took the lead in the series with a fourwicket win in the second game However the visitors bounced back in the next two games securing wins in the third and fourth matches by five wickets and 48 runs respectively before the final T20I was washed out taking the series 21The BCCI shared a behindthescenes video from the dressing room with the caption He stood up to every challenge with composure and consistency Dressing Room BTS and team operations manager Rahil Khaja presented Sundar with the awardComing over here and getting an opportunity to play in Australia is amazing and to have contributed to the teams victory makes me definitely happy said the 26yearold allrounder after receiving the medalHe also acknowledged Khajas contribution to the team saying Its such a great feeling to get this medal from him We know the kind of work he Khaja puts in every single day to make a lot of our jobs very easy he saidSundar scored an unbeaten 49 in the fivewicket win in the third T20I before claiming bowling figures of 33 in 25 runs in the fourth gameIndia will next face South Africa in a multiformat series starting November 14 The two sides will play two Tests followed by three ODIs and five T20IsIndias T20Is will be closely watched as the team management seeks to build a strong squad in a bid to defend their T20 World Cup crown at homeThe mega spectacle cohosted by India and Sri Lanka will begin on February 7 with the summit clash scheduled to be played on March 8 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/stood-up-to-every-challenge-with-consistency-sundar-gets-impact-player-of-the-series-medal-in-australia-647701.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/dont-be-surprised-if-someone-like-lyon-doesnt-play-in-ashes-opener-taylor-647705.html New Delhi Nov 9 Former Australia captain Mark Taylor feels it wont come as a surprise if veteran spinner Nathan Lyon is left out of the playing eleven for the first Ashes Test starting on November 21 in Perth Though Lyon is on the cusp of making his 140th Test appearance Taylor thinks he could be sidelined if the Australian think tank opt for playing an allrounder like Cameron Green to bolster the batting depth and seam bowling optionsIf Green is fit he will play When I say fit I mean fit to bowl In my sight unfortunately Webster doesnt play Theyve got to get Green back into the side but he has to bowl a few overs Webster would be the unlucky oneDont be surprised though Australia has already done this once this year if someone like Nathan Lyon doesnt play in the first Test Taylor was quoted as saying by Nines Wide World of Sports on SundayLyon 37 is the alltime leading Test wickettaker at Perth Stadium with 29 wickets coming at an average of less than 21 The only other way they can go is by playing all their quicks and Webster and Green then not have an offspinnerTheyve got Travis Head and Beau himself bowls a few offies They might do that for Perth which I dont like particularly I think Nathan has to play but dont be surprised if that is to happen added TaylorHe has also called for uncapped batter Jake Weatherald to make his debut as a top order batter in the crucial first Test and felt dropping teenaged batter Sam Konstas was on the cardsIm not surprised he hasnt made the final 15 I really hope that Jake Weatherald plays There is a lot of discussions around the batting but I really hope he plays I think theyve got to start settling on an opening batting combination Usman Khawaja is 39 in two weeks time so he is not going to be playing for too much longerTheyve got to get that younger player in Jake is not that young mind you he is 31 But he has a few years left in him and he deserves that selection So well done to him I hope he plays at the top of the order concluded Taylor IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/dont-be-surprised-if-someone-like-lyon-doesnt-play-in-ashes-opener-taylor-647705.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/deepti-sharma-visits-ujjains-mahakaleshwar-temple-attends-bhasma-aarti-647713.html Ujjain Nov 9 Allrounder Deepti Sharma visited Ujjains Mahakaleshwar Temple on Sunday to seek blessings after Team Indias maiden ICC Womens World Cup win She also attended the sacred BhasmaAarti in the morning During the World Cup the Indian contingent had visited the temple after suffering backtoback defeats in the tournament The players participated in the early morning Bhasma Aarti and spent time offering prayers in the Nandi HallThe Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar is regarded as a spiritually powerful ritual performed in the early morning hours It holds profound importance for devotees who see it as a rare chance to witness the divine form of Lord Mahakal in a solemn and mystical settingTeam India went on to beat South Africa by 52 runs in the World Cup final to win their maiden ICC trophy and Deepti was named the Player of the Tournament as she finished with 22 wickets to her name to top the wickettaking chartsHonestly this feels like a dream because we have not been able to come out of that emotion Feeling really nice I could contribute this way in a World Cup final We have always thought about how we can use the takeaways from every match Thanks to them the people this would not have been possible As a team we are feeling very happy she had said after winning the POTS award on the night of the finalI always enjoy whichever department I am in or whichever situation I am in I wanted to play according to the situation Enjoyed a lot As a stage to perform as an allrounder it cannot be a more amazing feeling There has been a lot of change since 2017 I hope there are even more matches now for us I just wanted to dedicate this POTS trophy to my mom and dad she addedCourtesy of her splendid performances especially her fighting 58run knock and 539 spell in the summit clash the allrounder also earned a place in the ICCs Team of the Tournament IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/deepti-sharma-visits-ujjains-mahakaleshwar-temple-attends-bhasma-aarti-647713.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jemimah-rodrigues-honoured-by-cisf-personnel-at-asg-mumbai-airport-647584.html Mumbai Nov 8 CISF personnel at ASG Mumbai airport had an inspiring encounter with Indias recent World Cupwinning cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues The event honoured her outstanding performance in the Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 featuring a warm welcome and a special victory cakecutting ceremony During the session Rodrigues offered insightful tips on managing pressure staying motivated and emphasising teamwork and perseverance Her motivating words inspired more women to pursue sports and achieve success confidently This interaction served as a powerful motivation for CISF personnel reiterating the importance of dedication discipline and national prideRodrigues was recently named among the players retained by the Delhi Capitals for the 2016 edition of the Womens Premier League ahead of the tournaments megaauction The team retained their core of players with Shafali Verma Marizanne Kapp Annabel Sutherland and Niki Prasad being the other players retainedRodrigues and Verma played crucial roles in Indias victory at the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup delivering decisive performances in both the semifinal and final Niki showed promise during her first WPL season this year following her leadership of India to victory in the 2025 Womens U19 T20 World Cup Meanwhile Kapp and Sutherland delivered impressive allround performances in the recent 50over global tournamentRodrigues was also named in ICCs team of the tournament alongside her teammates opener Smriti Mandhana and allrounder Deepti SharmaShe took the number three position after her memorable matchwinning 127 not out sending the hosts to the final at Australias cost She played a sensational knock as the Aussies who were the defending champions at the tournaments made an exit from the World Cup after being handed a fivewicket lossCourtesy of Rodrigues ton India completed a record chase in the history of the format breaking Australias record which they had set during the group stage clash against the Women in Blue IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jemimah-rodrigues-honoured-by-cisf-personnel-at-asg-mumbai-airport-647584.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/5th-t20i-india-clinch-2-1-series-win-after-rain-forces-washout-in-brisbane-647586.html Brisbane Nov 8 India raced to 52 for no loss in 45 overs before rain forced their fifth and final T20I against Australia to be washed out at The Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday With persistent rain and lightning forcing the games abandonment India clinched the fivematch series 21 The result marks Indias fifth consecutive T20I series win over Australia and also shows their dominance over their opponents in the shortest format Openers Abhishek Sharma 23 not out and Shubman Gill 29 not out gave India a brisk start before the skies opened up and eventually didnt give any room for a restart the second such instance of a no result in the seriesBefore rain halted the proceedings lefthanded opener Abhishek Sharma survived early chances to be unbeaten on 23 and become the second fastest Indian batter to reach 1000 T20I runs while Shubman Gill hit glorious boundaries to be 29 not outAfter India were inserted into batting first Abhishek was dropped twice in the powerplay first by Glenn Maxwell at longoff off Ben Dwarshuis and then by Dwarshuis himself on the boundary after he miscued a pull against Nathan EllisDespite the nervy start Abhishek capitalised on the reprieves to hit two glorious boundaries and reached the 1000run milestone in T20Is in just his 28th innings since making his debut in July 2024While Abhishek rode his luck Gill looked assured at the other end by hitting six boundaries to give India early momentum before rain forced them to go off the field With a severe weather alert displayed on the scoreboard in the stadium spectators in the front rows had to be evacuated to the stands with sheltersWith heavy rain lashing the stadium as per the weather radar it eventually had a say in deciding the match In the three games that happened in the series Australia won in Melbourne before India stormed back to win games in Hobart and Gold CoastBrief scoresIndia 52 for no loss in 45 overs Shubman Gill 29 not out Abhishek Sharma 23 not out against Australia IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/5th-t20i-india-clinch-2-1-series-win-after-rain-forces-washout-in-brisbane-647586.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/india-have-gained-valuable-insights-into-australian-team-ahead-of-t20-wc-says-hayden-647604.html Brisbane Nov 8 Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden feels India have gained rich insights about the Mitchell Marshled side following the visitors clinching a 21 T20I series win India managed to win the series after rain washed out their fifth and final T20I against Australia at The Gabba on Saturday India will certainly be pleased with their options Theyve gained valuable insights into their opponents particularly Australia who will be a serious contender in the World Cup This series has been a learning curve for both teamsIndia appears to be figuring out how to tackle the offpace bowling typically seen in international cricket balancing between backing their power hitters and devising strategies to manage totals carefullya style not usually associated with Australia said Hayden on JioStarHe also pointed to the depth in Indias bowling unit and the destructive potential of the top order even without having wicketkeeperbatter Sanju Samson in the playing eleven Credit to India for adapting quickly on these pitches and developing a solid rhythm and game plan in this intense format which is arguably more challenging than longer versions due to the highpressure nature of every ballSuryakumar Yadav has been a steady presence at the top order and while he aims to elevate his performances further before the World Cup the bowling department is wellrounded Their pace attack covers all bases and the spin bowlers contribute not just with the ball but also in batting and fieldingThe top order has demonstrated destructive potential even with uncertainties like the absence of Sanju Samson Overall India is in a strong position with good problems to solve elaborated HaydenTurning his attention to Australias batting composition Hayden noted the side is still searching for a settled rhythm especially on subcontinental pitches The situation is quite different now compared to Australias past when we had several highquality lefthanders particularly at the topTheyd ideally like to maintain Travis Head at the top of the order despite some doubts about his effectiveness against spin even at test level as shown during the Sri Lanka tour where he opened instead of Sam Konstas Whether Head might shift to the middle order remains uncertain Australia does have enough power in their lineupTim David has handled the pressure well showing versatility to bat both up and down the order Batting at number four he provides additional flexibility and a power edge Mitchell Marsh like the others also faces questions regarding adaptability against spin from right and lefthanders This team showed during their tour in Indiawith pitches that dont turn muchthat they struggled to find a consistent rhythm and patternHayden signed off by talking about the importance of the powerplay phase in T20 cricket We often emphasize the significance of those first six overs even during prematch discussions The key question usually is how many runs teams can score in that period making it a crucial phase of the gameIn conditions like those offshore and at the Gabba which are generally good batting surfaces pushing the limits as India did can lead to opportunities If those chances are missed as Australia experienced today a team can quickly find itself struggling and trailing behindIts a delicate balance to maintain However in subcontinental conditions everyone understands the necessity of building a strong foundation in the first six overs because thats when the game truly begins to accelerate he concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/india-have-gained-valuable-insights-into-australian-team-ahead-of-t20-wc-says-hayden-647604.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jamieson-wont-do-it-every-day-but-we-bank-on-experience-santner-on-pacers-back-to-back-clutch-spells-647675.html Nelson Nov 9 New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner was all praises for Kyle Jamieson who held his nerves in the final over to take his side to a win against the West Indies on Sunday The Men in Black played the Men in Maroon in a third consecutive thriller and edged past them to take a 21 lead in the ongoing T20I series The Kiwis clinched a close ninerun victory in the third of the five T20Is and restricted the visitors from chasing down the 178run target Batting first the New Zealanders posted 1779 on board thanks to Conways 56 and Daryl Mitchells 41 Ish Sodhi and Jacob Duffy then stood out with their respective threewicket hauls and helped their side cross the lineSpeaking on the players stepping up Santner during the postmatch presentation said Yeah there was I think that was the most pleasing thing Different guys stepping up at different times especially in a fivematch series is pretty key It was a very scrappy win but nice to be on the right side of oneIts always a challenge when you come up against such a team that bats so deep And we know theyve got power all the way through So I guess our main goal is to try and keep taking wickets even though they had a partnership from 8 and 10 there We probably should have got 190 at least maybe But then I think the way the boys started when its swinging were nice Then when its not obviously Ish outstanding again And the boys adapted quickly with cutters And I think even at the end they had bouncers and slowies and yorkers It was nice to watch he addedJamieson was yet again brilliant with the ball as he managed to defend 12 runs off the final over to hand his team another win in the series The pacer bowled clutch lastover spells in consecutive games as the Kiwis won backtoback matches in the fivegame seriesSpeaking further and praising Jamiesons efforts Santner added The more you put yourself in these opportunities or these chances youre going to learn from it all the time obviously And KJ twice in two days probably wont do it every day But you bank that experience for whats coming up You might be in a similar situation in the World Cup when the games on the line So the only problem for KJ if he keeps doing it so well hes going to have to keep doing it But obviously as a unit the bowlers were outstanding IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jamieson-wont-do-it-every-day-but-we-bank-on-experience-santner-on-pacers-back-to-back-clutch-spells-647675.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rr-ask-csk-to-give-jadeja-and-brevis-for-samson-as-trade-talks-intensify-report-647678.html New Delhi Nov 9 Fivetime champions Chennai Super Kings and inaugural winners Rajasthan Royals are reportedly in advanced stages of negotiations ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League with CSK trading Ravindra Jadeja for Sanju Samson Both Jadeja and Samson are valued at Rs 18 crore each and the deal may already be nearing completion However Rajasthan Royals are reportedly not in favour of a direct player swap They are said to be demanding the inclusion of an additional player which could ultimately become a major obstacle in finalising the agreement as per a Cricbuzz reportThe report stated that the Rajasthan Royals are reportedly demanding South African youngster Dewald Brevis along with Jadeja as part of the dealBrevis joined the Chennai Super Kings midway through last season as an injury replacement for Gurjapneet Singh The young South African batting prodigy quickly established himself as one of the top performers in the global franchise circuit He also attracted a record bid from the Pretoria Capitals at the SA20 auction in September with Joburg Super Kings a CSK subsidiary withdrawing just before the final winning bidCSK however are reportedly steadfast in their position insisting they have no plans to include any additional player in the deal particularly not Brevis The franchise believes that Jadeja arguably one of the best cricketers worldwide at present is already a significant asset The franchise have consulted the 36yearold veteran allrounder before starting the trade talksJadeja has been a cornerstone of CSKs success in the IPL over the years The star allrounder is known for his economical leftarm orthodox bowling in the middle overs and his exploits with the bat in the slog overs His heroics in the IPL 2023 final where he clinched victory with 10 runs off the last two balls remain one of the most iconic moments in CSK history IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rr-ask-csk-to-give-jadeja-and-brevis-for-samson-as-trade-talks-intensify-report-647678.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/wait-and-see-hughes-questions-wood-and-archers-fitness-to-endure-five-test-ashes-battle-647503.html New Delhi Nov 8 Former Australian cricketer Merv Hughes has raised concerns over Mark Wood and Jofra Archers fullseries availability ahead of the allimportant Ashes beginning on November 21 at the Optus Stadium in Perth With less than two weeks remaining until one of the most anticipated Test series commences concerns have arisen about Archer and Woods fitness and their limited experience bowling in Australia Having already arrived in Perth the pair will be the main figures of Englands bowling attack against a strong Australian batting lineupHughes who took 75 wickets of his 212 Test career scalps against England questioned whether the fastbowling duo could withstand five TestsIts a wait and see isnt it Because its such a compact series you would think itd be unlikely And the thing that has got to be of concern to England is the amount of cricket that Wood and Archer have played in the last probably two years and combine that with Australias wickets being a lot harder and a lot more rugged on the body So if theyre not matchready and they try and get a bit out of them it could be detrimental to those two Hughes told Code SportsWood is the sole member of Englands bowling lineup with Test experience in Australia and injuries have affected his career The 35yearold hasnt taken part in a fiveday Test since August 2024 when he played against Sri LankaThe Durham cricketer spent most of this year recovering from a knee injury and told reporters on Friday that he would need to wait and see if he would be fit enough to play all five Tests for five daysLast time we were here I was able to play four of five which I was really delighted about Weve got a good depth in our bowlers so we know if one misses out to be prepared for the next game he saidInjuries have also derailed Archers career who has missed the last two Ashes series Additionally none of the 15 Tests that the 30yearold has played were in AustraliaThe next players in line are Josh Tongue or Brydon Carse along with Gus Atkinson in case Archer and Wood are unavailable IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/wait-and-see-hughes-questions-wood-and-archers-fitness-to-endure-five-test-ashes-battle-647503.html Sat, 08 Nov 2025 13:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/belief-progress-and-pride-mithali-raj-hails-record-breaking-viewership-for-womens-wc-final-647522.html New Delhi Nov 8 The ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 final set a new record in viewership marking the beginning of a new chapter in womens cricket Former India cricketer Mithali Raj expressed pride describing it as an exciting new era for womens cricket JioHotstar announced that the summit clash drew a remarkable 185 million users to the app matching the viewership of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024 Final Moreover an additional 92 million watched the historic event on Connected TV CTV equaling the CTV viewership numbers of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024 Final and the 2023 Mens Cricket World Cup FinalAdditionally Harmanpreet Kaurs final catch to win the match attracted a peak viewership of 21 millionThe numbers speak of belief progress and pride 185 million tuned in to the 2025 Womens World Cup Final in India matching the viewership of the 2024 Mens T20 World Cup Final Grateful to ICC and JayShah Sir for their leadership and efforts in taking the tournament to new heights I feel proud to say that this is just the beginning of an exciting new era for the sport Raj wrote on XPlaying in front of a full house at Navi Mumbais DY Patil Stadium India became the first team from the subcontinent and the fourth overall to lift the Womens World CupThe home team defeated a strong South African side by 52 runs in the summit clash to secure their firstever victory in any ICC tournament final as they made their third final appearance in the 50over tournaments historyFurthermore the global cricketing board also confirmed that the next edition of the Womens ODI World Cup scheduled for 2029 will feature 10 teams marking a significant step in the tournaments expansion and international reach The decision approved by the ICC during its meeting in Dubai on Friday aims to provide more opportunities for emerging nations and strengthen the competitive landscape of womens cricket worldwideThe ICC reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of Womens Cricket and heralded the success of ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 in India as testament to its longstanding faith in the Womens game Nearly 300000 fans watched the event in stadia breaking the record for tournament attendance for any womens Cricket eventThe tournament also witnessed viewership growth and new records being set for onscreen audiences across the world with nearly 500 million viewers in India The ICC board keen to build on the success of the event agreed to expand the next edition of the tournament to 10 teams from 8 teams in 2025 said the ICC in its statement IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/belief-progress-and-pride-mithali-raj-hails-record-breaking-viewership-for-womens-wc-final-647522.html Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/5th-t20i-rinku-replaces-rested-tilak-for-india-as-australia-elect-to-bowl-first-647524.html Brisbane Nov 8 Rinku Singh has come into the playing eleven in place of a rested Tilak Varma as Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fifth and final T20I at The Gabba on Saturday Though Australia are 21 behind they do have the chance to level and sign off on a high India meanwhile have the opportunity to get a 31 win and maintain their record of never losing a T20I series in AustraliaAfter winning the toss Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh said his side is unchanged Looks a good surface always great to come here and play at this great stadium Certainly a chance to draw the series Lots to play for Both teams have played some great cricket Was bit of an indifferent surface India bowled superbly Different conditions tonight he saidThe Indian players meanwhile were having a laugh when captain Suryakumar Yadav lost the toss again With Tilak who turns 23 on Saturday being rested it gives Rinku a chance to play in this series for the first timeUntil youre winning the game and losing the toss its fine Want to go out and express ourselves Always good to understand what the teams goal is All batters realised it wasnt a 200wicket All boxes ticked in the last game just want to continue the sameAlways good to win bilaterals At the same time what combination you want is more important Other than openers this is one format where everyone has to be flexible with batting positions the Indian captain saidPlaying XIsIndia Abhishek Sharma Shubman Gill Suryakumar Yadav captain Rinku Singh Jitesh Sharma wk Washington Sundar Shivam Dube Axar Patel Arshdeep Singh Varun Chakaravarthy and Jasprit BumrahAustralia Mitchell Marsh captain Matthew Short Josh Inglis wk Tim David Josh Philippe Marcus Stoinis Glenn Maxwell Ben Dwarshuis Xavier Bartlett Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/5th-t20i-rinku-replaces-rested-tilak-for-india-as-australia-elect-to-bowl-first-647524.html Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/5th-t20i-india-australia-clash-halted-due-to-severe-weather-conditions-647546.html Brisbane Nov 8 The fifth T20I between India and Australia at The Gabba has been halted due to severe weather conditions and lightning At the time of interruption India reached 520 in 45 overs before bad weather forced players to go off the field and spectators in the front rows had to be evacuated to the stands with shelters The severe weather alert on the scoreboard in the stadium said It is unsafe to remain in open areas Please seek shelter under cover and follow instructions With the weather radar also showing heavy rain arriving to hit the stadium for an hour the interruption in the game could well be for a long periodBefore rain halted the proceedings lefthanded opener Abhishek Sharma survived early chances to be unbeaten on 23 and become the second fastest Indian batter to reach 1000 T20I runs while Shubman Gill hit glorious boundaries to be 29 not outAfter India were inserted into batting first Abhishek was dropped twice in the powerplay first by Glenn Maxwell at longoff off Ben Dwarshuis and then by Dwarshuis himself on the boundary after he miscued a pull against Nathan EllisDespite the nervy start Abhishek capitalised on the reprieves to hit two glorious boundaries and reached the 1000run milestone in T20Is in just his 28th innings since making his debut in July 2024While Abhishek rode his luck Gill looked assured at the other end by hitting six boundaries to give India early momentum before rain forced them to go off the field If rain eventually forces the game to be abandoned then India will win the fivegame series with a 21 margin IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/5th-t20i-india-australia-clash-halted-due-to-severe-weather-conditions-647546.html Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/cricket-in-2028-la-olympics-will-have-six-team-mens-and-womens-t20-events-says-icc-647432.html New Delhi Nov 7 The International Cricket Council ICC said the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles will see both the mens and womens T20 formats set to take place with six teams each The combined schedule will include 28 matches marking a historic milestone for the sports global expansion and its reentry into the Olympic fold after more than a century The IOC approved crickets inclusion for LA28 last year and it will mark the sports secondever Olympic appearance 128 years after its debut in Paris 1900 when Great Britain claimed gold in a oneoff match against FranceTo accelerate the global growth of cricket ICC also said the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will have both the mens and womens T20 events which will feature six teams each comprising 28 matches in totalThe Board reviewed the ICCs ongoing engagement with the International Olympic Committee IOC and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games LA28 as cricket deepens its footprint in the global multisport landscape It commended the efforts being made to include Cricket in regional multisport games which would mean increased participation opportunities for countries said the ICCEach gender has been allocated 90 athlete quotas allowing participating nations to field squads of 15 players T20 competitions for the mens and womens categories at the Olympics will run from July 12 to 29 2028The medal matches will be held on July 20 womens and July 29 mens respectively All matches will be staged at the Fairgrounds in Pomona about 50 km from downtown Los AngelesICC also confirmed that cricket will feature across multiple multisport events through to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Asian Games 2026 AichiNagoya Japan African Games 2027 Cairo Egypt and PanAm Games 2027 Lima Peru where cricket will make its debutWith its commitment to equitable growth the ICC Board has approved an increase of nearly 10 in distribution for funds to its associate members for the year 2026 The uplift in funding will enable these countries to invest further in domestic programmes highperformance structures and cricket development across emerging regions it saidThe ICC Board also confirmed its approval to issue an Invitation to Tender ITT forVideoGaming Rights opening the door for leading global partners to collaborate with the ICC in deliveringworldclass digitalfan experiences saying that this marks a major step forward in expanding the games digital and entertainment footprintThe global governing body has furtheragreed to explore new commercial and innovation opportunities through a data consolidation project as part of the ICCs broaderstrategy to unlock new commercial streamsThe projectwill focus on leveraging data clusters to drive AIpowered fan engagement and enhanced analytics as well as deepen consumer understanding across the cricket ecosystem The initiative will seek to support ICCs Members with new commercial opportunities concluded the ICC IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/cricket-in-2028-la-olympics-will-have-six-team-mens-and-womens-t20-events-says-icc-647432.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/green-shouldnt-be-in-test-team-if-hes-not-bowling-ian-healy-647293.html New Delhi Nov 7 Australian cricket legend Ian Healy gave his blunt take on Cameron Greens selection for the first Ashes Test squad saying that he should not have been selected for the series opener if he cant bowl Green the incumbent No 3 has sent down just four overs in competitive cricket so far this summer after back surgery A return to bowling in international cricket in the ODI series against India was nixed by a side complaintBut if Green can still bat despite not being up to bowling Healy thinks Australia allrounder Beau Webster will be able to do both at No 6 when it comes to the final makeup of the first Test XIGuess whos holding the reins Its Cameron Green Cam Green will he bat three and bowl bat six and bowl bat and not bowl or simply not play Healy said on SENQ BreakfastCameron Green needs to bowl 10 overs a day in the Shield game and thats all he has to do in the Aussie team to support the work of those three fast menBut hes only bowled four overs this season and at this stage Im saying Cameron Green shouldnt be in our Test team if hes not bowlingIn the Shield game hes going to try and emulate a Test workload Im assuming Hes coming off back surgery but thats got nothing to do with a side strain and side soreness which hes got he addedHealy sees Marnus Labuschagne batting at No 3 and Jake Weatherald opening the batting if Green doesnt play He added that if Green does play alongside Webster he wants Labuschagne opening with Usman KhawajaTherell be a shuffling of the deck chairs If Green doesnt play Marnus goes to three and Weatherald opens Im of the opinion as well that Marnus can open as well with the form and mindset hes in but youd rather have him at three Healy said IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/green-shouldnt-be-in-test-team-if-hes-not-bowling-ian-healy-647293.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/shastri-tells-england-to-make-early-inroads-to-win-ashes-647313.html New Delhi Nov 7 Former India cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri shared his advice for England to win the Ashes suggesting that the Ben Stokesled side needs to set the tone and get early wins in the series Notably England havent won an Ashes series since 2015 with the 2019 and 2023 editions ending in a 22 draw They havent secured a Test victory in Australia since 2011 They last won The Ashes in the 2015 series held in England and their last Ashes victory in Australia was the 201011 series which they won 31Having coached India between 2017 and 2021 Shastri does know a thing or two about winning in Australia having been the only coach to have seen India win a Test series in AustraliaBut in the long term I think England will challenge If you look at the last two or three series that they have come to Australia theyve been blown away But on this occasion I think if their fast bowlers are fully fit for the first three Test matches they can make inroads Shastri said on SENQ BreakfastAustralia enter the Ashes series without injured skipper Pat Cummins with Steve Smith taking the captaincy Shastri believes that it is a good opportunity for England to perform wellAnd their best chance is without Cummins playing so expect a better performance from England but the adjustment will have to be quick he saidShastri further has admitted his surprise at the nonselection of fast bowler Xavier Bartlett for Australias 15man squad for the first Ashes TestThe 26yearold Bartlett made his international debut for Australia last February in the whiteball squads In the five ODIs the rightarmer has managed to average 11 with the ball taking 15 wickets and was seen as a potential Test player for the national teamI saw the Australian 15man squad being announced I thought Xavier Bartlett might get a nod in the 15 Having said that it is still a pretty good bowling attack and in Australian conditions Perth surface extra bounce it will test England Shastri added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/shastri-tells-england-to-make-early-inroads-to-win-ashes-647313.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pratika-rawal-confirms-receiving-odi-wc-winners-medal-after-jay-shahs-intervention-647329.html New Delhi Nov 7 India batter Pratika Rawal has confirmed on Friday that she has received her 2025 Womens ODI World Cup winners medal following an intervention by ICC Chairman Jay Shah Pratika was ruled out of the final stages of the tournament due to ankle injury sustained in the washedout clash against Bangladesh and was replaced by Shafali Verma whose allround brilliance in the final against South Africa helped India clinch a 52run victory and lift the trophy at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi MumbaiAs per ICC rules only players named in the 15member squad for the World Cup final match are eligible for winners medals Pratika who was seen in a wheelchair during the postvictory celebrations did not have a medal around her neck at that time but has now got oneI finally have my own medal now Ive got a medal Actually Jay Shah sir requested the ICC to send a medal for me as well So I have my own medal now thanks to him Thanks to my support staff and our whole team They have arranged a medal for me because I was part of this team and now I finally do have a medal Pratika told IANS in an exclusive conversation on ThursdayBefore her injury Pratika played a crucial role in Indias winning campaign finishing as the teams secondhighest run scorer with 308 runs from six innings Since the epochal ODI World Cup win the Indian team has met several dignitaries like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi MurmuPratika described life after winning the World Cup as surreal and amazing It feels surreal actually I mean weve been travelling a lot after that win We have met the Prime Minister the President it feels magical I mean seeing that trophy every now and then having pictures with it we still cant get enough picturesI mean weve been taking a lot of pictures Whenever we see that trophy I think each one of us lifts that trophy and they ask the videographer to take a few more photos because it just looks so good I mean weve been waiting for that trophy since so long and now we have itSo we just dont want to let it go Were hugging it were sleeping with it Few of them were sleeping with it They posted a picture of them sleeping with the trophy on their bed So its a very different kind of feeling Its an amazing feeling and I hope it stays for a very long time she added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pratika-rawal-confirms-receiving-odi-wc-winners-medal-after-jay-shahs-intervention-647329.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/muhammad-irfan-to-lead-pakistan-shaheens-in-rising-stars-asia-cup-647346.html Lahore Nov 7 Muhammad Irfan Khan will lead Pakistan Shaheens in the eightteam Asian Cricket Councils Rising Stars Asia Cup which will take place in Qatar from November 14 to 23 Pakistan Shaheens are placed in Group B alongside Oman India A and UAE while Afghanistan A Bangladesh A Hong Kong and Sri Lanka A are placed in Group APakistan will play their opening match of the T20 tournament against Oman on November 14 before taking on India A on November 16 Shaheens final group match will be against the UAE on November 18The selectors have chosen a largely revamped squad retaining only three players with prior senior national team experience Irfan spinner Sufiyan Muqeem and pacer Ahmed DaniyalThe remaining members are emerging talents who have showcased their skills in the Under19 setup the Shaheens programme domestic tournaments and the Pakistan Super LeagueAs per the tournament format the top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals which will be held on November 21 The final of the tournament will take place on November 23All matches will be staged at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in DohaBefore the teams departure on November 12 Pakistan Shaheens will undergo a training camp from November 8 to 11 at the Hanif Muhammad High Performance Centre in KarachiSquad Muhammad Irfan Khan captain Ahmed Daniyal Arafat Minhas Maaz Sadaqat Mohammad Faiq Muhammad Ghazi Ghori Mohammad Naeem Mohammad Salman Mohammad Shahzad Mubasir Khan Saad Masood Shahid Aziz Sufiyan Moqim Ubaid Shah and Yasir Khan IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/muhammad-irfan-to-lead-pakistan-shaheens-in-rising-stars-asia-cup-647346.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/kane-williamson-to-replace-taijul-islam-in-dsgs-squad-for-sa20-2026-report-647397.html New Delhi Nov 7 Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is set to rejoin the Durbans Super Giants DSG for the upcoming 2026 edition of the SA20 replacing Bangladeshs leftarm spinner Taijul Islam Taijul who was signed by DSG for R500000 approximately USD 28858 during the mega auction in September is expected to miss the tournaments fourth season ESPNcricinfo reported His unavailability has opened the door for the experienced New Zealand batter to make his return to the franchiseWilliamson previously represented DSG in the 2025 SA20 season marking his debut in the tournament Despite being the teams leading runscorer amassing 233 runs in eight innings at an impressive average of 4660 and a strike rate of 11887 he was released after the campaignThe team endured a difficult season finishing at the bottom of the table but Williamsons consistency with the bat was one of the few positives in their otherwise disappointing run His resigning suggests DSG are keen to inject stability and experience into their batting lineup as they aim for a turnaround in the 2026 seasonWilliamsons return to the SA20 extends his growing involvement in franchise cricket around the world In recent months he has taken on new roles and competitions last month he was appointed strategic advisor to the Lucknow Super Giants LSG in the IPLEarlier this year he made his debut in The Hundred and returned to the Vitality Blast after a sevenyear hiatus His flexible contract with New Zealand Cricket now allows him to pursue more overseas opportunitiesAdding another chapter to his evolving career Williamson recently announced his retirement from T20 internationals just months before the 2026 T20 World Cup In SA20 2026 he will line up alongside stars like Noor Ahmad Sunil Narine and Jos Buttler as DSG look to mount a stronger challenge The tournament begins on December 26 with DSG hosting MI Cape Town on December 28 in Durban IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/kane-williamson-to-replace-taijul-islam-in-dsgs-squad-for-sa20-2026-report-647397.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/afghanistan-to-host-west-indies-for-a-three-match-t20i-series-in-january-2026-647399.html New Delhi Nov 7 The Afghanistan Cricket Board ACB said on Friday that it will host the West Indies for a threematch T20I series in the United Arab Emirates UAE from January 19 to 22 in 2026 The series will be a part of both teams final preparations ahead of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup which is scheduled to take place in India and Sri Lanka approximately one month after the series ends The opening match will be played on January 19 followed by the second and third T20Is on January 21 and 22 respectively All fixtures will be held in the UAE which has served as a neutral venue for Afghanistans several international series in recent years though a particular venue hasnt been specified in the series scheduleThe ACB stated that the series will offer both Afghanistan and West Indies invaluable match practice and a chance to finetune their combinations ahead of the global tournament West Indies have a 53 edge over Afghanistan in their T20I meetings so farCompeting against the West Indies on the brink of a global event presents an excellent opportunity for our team to finalize their lineup and enhance their preparations for the upcoming mega event in India and Sri LankaWe have been closely monitoring the teams preparation process and facing a quality West Indies side offers an ideal platform for their buildup said ACB CEO Naseeb Khan in a statementBoth sides are expected to field fullstrength squads as they look to build their preparation for the tenth edition of the Mens T20 World Cup This series provides an ideal platform for our preparationFacing strong opposition in subcontinental conditions will help us sharpen our combinations and approach and it also gives our players a chance to build confidence on surfaces similar to those well encounter in India and Sri Lanka said Miles Bascombe CWIs Director of Cricket IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/afghanistan-to-host-west-indies-for-a-three-match-t20i-series-in-january-2026-647399.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rishabh-pant-set-for-comeback-in-indias-test-squad-for-series-against-south-africa-646920.html New Delhi Nov 5 Wicketkeeperbatter Rishabh Pant is set to return to Indias Test squad for the upcoming twomatch series against South Africa starting on November 14 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata IANS understands that the Ajit Agarkarled senior mens selection committee had an online meeting earlier on Wednesday and that vicecaptain Pants return to the Test team is a certainty It is understood that the squad could come out in next few daysPant who missed the 20 Test series win over the West Indies due to his recovery from a foot fracture sustained during the fourth Test against England at Manchester in July is expected to replace fellow wicketkeeperbatter N Jagadeesan in what is likely to be the only change to the squadPant 28 proved his match fitness and readiness by captaining India A to victory in the first fourday match against South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru Pant scored 90 in the second innings as India A successfully chased down a target of 275 in a thrilling fashionFor the second game between India A and South Africa A starting on Thursday leftarm wristspinner Kuldeep Yadav will be a part of it after being released from the T20I squad following the third match in Hobart Shubman Gill Indias Test captain along with Jasprit Bumrah Nitish Kumar Reddy Axar Patel and Washington Sundar will join the Test squad after the final match is held on November 8 in BrisbaneFollowing the first Test played in Kolkata from November 1418 India and South Africa the current WTC champions will play the second and final Test at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati from November 2226 It will also be the first time of Guwahati hosting a Test matchIndia are currently at third place on the World Test Championship points table with 6190 points while South Africa are fifth with 50 following a 11 draw in Pakistan Following the Test series India and South Africa will also play three ODIs and five T20Is while the A teams will play a threematch 50over series in Rajkot later this month IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rishabh-pant-set-for-comeback-in-indias-test-squad-for-series-against-south-africa-646920.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 02:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pant-returns-akash-deep-included-in-indias-squad-for-tests-against-south-africa-646935.html New Delhi Nov 5 Wicketkeeperbatter and vicecaptain Rishabh Pant has made a return to Indias squad for the upcoming twomatch Test series against South Africa starting on November 14 in Kolkata The second game of the series was held in Guwahati on November 22 with the latter set to make its debut as a Test venue IANS had previously reported that the squad was picked earlier in an online meeting of the Ajit Agarkarled selection committee held on WednesdayWhile Pant replaces N Jagadeesan in the Test squad fast bowler Akash Deep has also earned a return to the Test team in place of Prasidh Krishna Pant missed the 20 Test series win over the West Indies due to his recovery from a foot fracture sustained during the fourth Test against England at Manchester in JulyPant 28 proved his match fitness and readiness by captaining India A to victory in the first fourday match against South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru Pant scored 90 in the second innings as India A successfully chased down a target of 275 in a thrilling fashionAkash Deep meanwhile had to undergo rehab for a back injury post the England tour that ruled him out of the Duleep Trophy Since then hes turned out for Rest of India in the Irani Cup and played Bengals home games against Uttarakhand and Gujarat in the ongoing Ranji Trophy picking four scalpsIndia are currently at third place on the World Test Championship points table with 6190 points while South Africa are fifth with 50 following a 11 draw in Pakistan Following the Test series India and South Africa will also play three ODIs and five T20IsThe BCCI also announced the India A squad set to play a threematch 50over series against South Africa A at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on November 13 16 and 19Lefthanded batter Tilak Varma has been named the captain while Ruturaj Gaikwad is appointed as the vicecaptain Other capped India players include Abhishek Sharma Riyan Parag Ishan Kishan Harshit Rana Arshdeep Singh Prasidh Krishna and Khaleel AhmedIndias Test squad Shubman Gill C Rishabh Pant WK VC Yashasvi Jaiswal KL Rahul Sai Sudharsan Devdutt Padikkal Dhruv Jurel Ravindra Jadeja Washington Sundar Jasprit Bumrah Axar Patel Nitish Kumar Reddy Mohammed Siraj Kuldeep Yadav Akash DeepIndia A squad Tilak Varma C Ruturaj Gaikwad VC Abhishek Sharma Riyan Parag Ishan Kishan WK Ayush Badoni Nishant Sindhu Vipraj Nigam Manav Suthar Harshit Rana Arshdeep Singh Prasidh Krishna Khaleel Ahmed Prabhsimran Singh WK IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pant-returns-akash-deep-included-in-indias-squad-for-tests-against-south-africa-646935.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 02:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pm-narendra-modi-meets-womens-odi-world-cup-winning-indian-womens-team-646959.html New Delhi Nov 5 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met the Indian womens cricket team following their historic ODI World Cup triumph at his official residence at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi Modi congratulated the Harmanpreet Kaurled side dressed in smart formal dresses and with winners medals in their neck on their historic achievement and praised their remarkable comeback in the tournament after a string of three defeats in the league stage and trolling they had faced on social media platformsThe Indian team had arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a scheduled meeting with PM Modi amidst tight security measures The side ended their wait for a major ICC trophy when they defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup final held at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on SundayCaptain Harmanpreet Kaur recalled meeting PM Modi in 2017 when they had met him without the trophy and now that they were meeting him with the trophy she said the side wishes to meet him more oftenViceCaptain Smriti Mandhana said PM Modi had motivated them and has been an inspiration for all of them She also spoke about how girls are doing well in all fields today and it is because of PM Modis effortsPlayer of the Tournament Deepti Sharma said she had been waiting to meet PM Modi and recalled their meeting in 2017 when he had asked them to keep working hard and then they will achieve their dreamsPM Modi also discussed that Deepti Sharma has written Jai Shri Ram on her Instagram account and the tattoo of Bhagwan Hanuman she has on her arm to which the allrounder replied that it gives her strengthHarmanpreet asked PM Modi on how he manages to always remain in the present To this PM Modi said being so has been a part of his life and become his habit He also recalled the famous catch of Harleen Deol in 2021 against England about which he had posted on social media at that time He further discussed how Harmanpreet pocketed the ball after the final match To this she said she was lucky that the ball came to her and she kept itPM Modi discussed the now famous catch of seambowling allrounder Amanjot Kaur which she took after several fumbles She said this is one fumble which she likes to see PM Modi said while catching you must be seeing the ball but after the catch you must be seeing the trophyFast bowler Kranti Gaud mentioned how her brother is a big fan of PM Modi to which he immediately gave an open invite to meet them PM Modi asked the Indian team to take forward the message of Fit India especially for girls across the countryHe also discussed the growing problem of obesity and highlighted the importance of being fit He also asked them to go to their schools and motivate young minds there Pratika Rawal who was ruled out of the knockouts due to an ankle injury in the washed out clash against Bangladesh was also present with the team in a wheelchairPM Modi was one of the first persons to congratulate India when they won the World Cup A spectacular win by the Indian team in the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals Their performance in the final was marked by great skill and confidence The team showed exceptional teamwork and tenacity throughout the tournament Congratulations to our players This historic win will motivate future champions to take up sports WomensWorldCup2025 PM Modi had said in his social media post IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pm-narendra-modi-meets-womens-odi-world-cup-winning-indian-womens-team-646959.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-odi-wc-winning-indian-team-to-meet-president-droupadi-murmu-on-thursday-646972.html New Delhi Nov 5 The Womens ODI World Cup winning Indian team will meet President Droupadi Murmu in the national capital on Thursday morning As per the information IANS received on Wednesday the players are set to leave for Rashtrapati Bhawan around 1015am with the meeting and felicitation scheduled for 12 noon Previously on Wednesday evening the Harmanpreet Kaurled side had a scheduled interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence at Lok Kalyan Marg In the planned felicitation Modi congratulated the Harmanpreet Kaurled side dressed in smart formal dresses and with winners medals in their necksHe also lauded them on their historic achievement and praised their remarkable comeback in the tournament after a string of three defeats in the league stage and trolling they had faced on social media platforms He also spoke to the players and support staff members in a group interaction with the team also gifting him a signed Indian team jerseyThe Indian team had arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday evening for a scheduled meeting with PM Modi amidst tight security measures at their hotel Celebrations post their epochal triumph continued inside the hotel with Jemimah Rodrigues Radha Yadav and Sneh Rana dancing to dhol beats and being cheered on by hotel staff and guestsIndia ended their wait for a major ICC trophy in senior womens cricket when they defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup final held at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on SundayFollowing their engagements with the Prime Minister and the President the players and support staff members will disperse to their respective hometowns Shafali Verma the Player of the Match in the ODI World Cup final will head to Nagaland to lead the North Zone side in the ongoing Inter Zonal T20 tournament IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-odi-wc-winning-indian-team-to-meet-president-droupadi-murmu-on-thursday-646972.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rcb-confirm-malolan-rangarajans-appointment-as-head-coach-for-wpl-2026-647019.html New Delhi Nov 6 Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB have appointed Malolan Rangarajan as the head coach for the upcoming season of the tournament The changes come after Luke Williams RCBs head coach during the 2024 and 2025 campaigns was ruled out of the season due to his commitments with Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League BBLMalolan Rangarajan a key member of the RCB support staff for the last 6 years in various roles has now been appointed as head coach for the upcoming WPL cycle RCB said in a social media post on XRangarajan served as assistant coach during RCBs past two seasons including the teams historic titlewinning campaign in 2024Rangarajan a former cricketer who played for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand in domestic cricket has significantly contributed to the growth of the RCB Mens team Over the years he has collaborated closely with figures like Sanjay Bangar Mike Hesson Dinesh Karthik Simon Katich and Andy FlowerSpeaking on the new role Rangarajan said Im very excited and honoured to be appointed Head Coach of the womens team I want to acknowledge Lukes contribution and impact which led to RCBs title win in 2024 The upcoming mega auction presents an exciting challenge giving us the chance to shape the next phase of the squad while having a strong core to consider for retentionsHe added Over the past three years Ive developed a great working relationship with Smriti as well as the coaching and support staff and I look forward to continuing that partnership to deliver the success that RCB fans deserveRCB captain and star batter Smriti Mandhana shared her thoughts on the appointment stating I want to congratulate Malolan Rangarajan on his appointment as Head Coach of RCB in the WPL I share great rapport with him and Ive enjoyed our cricketing discussions Hes been a positive influence on the girls over the last three years and Im confident of working well together leading RCB to success in the upcoming seasonReflecting on the development Rajesh Menon Chief Operating Officer of RCB noted Malolan has been integral to RCBs growth story and his transition to Head Coach is a natural progression Having been part of the RCB Womens teams core group since the inaugural season he brings deep familiarity with the teams culture This aligns with our vision for the club and Malo understands RCBs distinctive style of playRCB have experienced mixed fortunes in the WPL so far finishing fourth in 2023 and 2025 sandwiched around their breakthrough title win in 2024 a triumph that came before the mens teams historic IPL victory in 2025 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rcb-confirm-malolan-rangarajans-appointment-as-head-coach-for-wpl-2026-647019.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/its-probably-better-than-expected-pat-cummins-on-ashes-return--647048.html Perth Nov 6 Australia Test captain Pat Cummins who is set to miss the Ashes opener in Perth as he continues his recovery from a back injury said he is progressing well for his return to the series in the second Test against England in Brisbane Meanwhile the speedster has expressed his desire to play as much as he can in the muchanticipated seriesI dont really want to commit to anything this far out Im pretty keen to play as much as I can but realistically if we have a big game and I bowl 40 or 50 overs and then theres a game that starts a few days later it might be a bridge too far Im trying to get right and if I get right then hopefully Ill try to play most of it as I can Cummins told Channel 7Thats the aim and were building our plan to the second Test Its probably not until you get a bit closer that you can really know where youre at Were trying to keep that second Test as a live option Ill have a really good bowl in Perth and by then Ill know where Im atHaving last played during Australias tour of the West Indies in July Cummins is gradually regaining his rhythm Its been really good Yesterday was probably a threequarter runup for seven or eight overs and its all feeling good so Im on track Its probably better than expected he saidIm bowling at about 115 or 120 kmh Ill have a bit of a bowl later in the week Each session is incremental so itll be a little bit more intense and once I go over to Perth it should be pretty close to a full runup and Ill get some overs inIts absolutely fine Theres no stress so far It doesnt guarantee anything but all the signs look pretty good so far Ive had the same injury a few times albeit quite a while ago so I know what to expect With any break from bowling youre going to feel a few aches and creaks I felt that but I know its all normalI feel really good and feel like weve got a really good plan so hopefully Ill take part in a fair bit of the summerThough Cummins isnt exactly ahead of schedule the skipper is progressing well in line with his recovery planI wouldnt say ahead of schedule because its a meticulously mappedout plan he said Its all on track and the good thing is that Im pulling up well and the body is great Like anything you tick off a session and then make sure youre right for the next one I havent had any hiccups or had anyone say that we need to rein it in IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/its-probably-better-than-expected-pat-cummins-on-ashes-return--647048.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/4th-t20i-australia-make-four-changes-elect-to-bowl-first-against-unchanged-india-647064.html Carrara Gold Coast Nov 6 Australia have won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the fourth T20I at the Carrara Oval on Thursday The fivegame series is poised at 11 and a win for either of the two teams will ensure they are ahead in their quest to eventually claim the trophy After winning the toss Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh said Adam Zampa Glenn Maxwell Josh Phillipe and Ben Dwarshius come in as the four changes due to firstchoice players like Travis Head and Sean Abbott going to play Sheffield Shield in preparation for the AshesWe dont play a lot here It is great to be here will try to get as much information about the surface as we can It is great fivematch series going down to the last two games both teams will be pumped he saidIndia captain Suryakumar Yadav said his playing eleven is unchanged in what is also the sides first time of playing an international game in Gold Coast This is what you play bilaterals for you challenge yourself and it is a beautiful stadium everything to play for The preparation has been goodWe had a day off had a good practice session yesterday It looks like a subcontinent wicket later on it might get slower so we are happy to bat first We were looking to bat first Looks similar to Indian conditions put runs on the board and we want to take up that challenge he saidPlaying XIsIndia Abhishek Sharma Shubman Gill Suryakumar Yadav captain Tilak Varma Axar Patel Washington Sundar Jitesh Sharma wk Shivam Dube Arshdeep Singh Varun Chakaravarthy and Jasprit BumrahAustralia Mitchell Marsh captain Matthew Short Josh Inglis wk Tim David Josh Philippe Marcus Stoinis Glenn Maxwell Ben Dwarshuis Xavier Bartlett Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/4th-t20i-australia-make-four-changes-elect-to-bowl-first-against-unchanged-india-647064.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rashid-khan-noman-ali-and-senuran-muthusamy-nominated-for-icc-mens-player-of-the-month-for-october-647091.html Dubai Nov 6 Three spinners Rashid Khan Noman Ali and Senuran Muthusamy have been nominated for the ICC Mens Player of the Month award for October Leftarm spinners Noman of Pakistan and Muthusamy of South Africa have been shortlisted after helping win a match each for their respective teams in the twomatch ICC World Test Championship series in Pakistan that ended in a 11 draw Legspinner Rashid makes it based on performances in whiteball cricketThe Afghan supremo was in sensational form across October starring in limitedovers series against Bangladesh and ZimbabweIn the five T20Is he played during the month he picked up nine wickets with a remarkable economy rate of 482 His standout performances included figures of 418 in the first T20I against Bangladesh and 39 in the second T20I against ZimbabweHowever his true dominance was on display in the ODI series against Bangladesh where his brilliance powered Afghanistan to a 30 series win The 27yearold picked up 11 wickets at an astonishing economy of 273 proving to be the biggest challenge for the Bangladeshi batters He collected three wickets each in the first and third ODIs but his best performance came in the second match where he finished with figures of 517He also scored 24 runs with the bat at a strike rate of 17142 in T20Is and further nine runs in ODIs rounding out a solid monthMuthusamy was the standout performer as South Africa drew their Test series against Pakistan shining with both bat and ball and playing pivotal roles in both ICC World Test Championship contestsIn the first Test he recorded careerbest figures of 11174 taking six wickets in the first innings and five in the second Despite his remarkable effort South Africa fell short losing the match in Lahore by 93 runsIn the second Test Muthusamys batting brilliance came to the fore He had two crucial lowerorder partnerships with Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 89 his highest Test score to date The knock proved vital in giving South Africa a firstinnings lead and eventually sealing the winAcross the two Tests in October Muthusamy scored 106 runs at an average of 53 and claimed 11 wickets at a stunning average of 1836 earning him the welldeserved Player of the Series awardNoman Ali continued his recent dominance in redball cricket with another stellar series for Pakistan The No 3ranked ICC Mens Test Bowler proved his mettle once again picking up 14 wickets at an impressive average of 2307 in the twoTest series against South AfricaIn the first Test in Lahore he achieved his third 10wicket haul in Test cricket registering figures of 6112 in the first innings and 479 in the second His outstanding spell helped Pakistan win the first Test by 93 runsIn the Rawalpindi Test Noman remained solid picking a total of four wickets He also contributed 17 runs with the bat His efforts made him the highest wickettaker in the series IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rashid-khan-noman-ali-and-senuran-muthusamy-nominated-for-icc-mens-player-of-the-month-for-october-647091.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/4th-t20i-ellis-and-zampa-pick-three-wickets-each-as-australia-restrict-india-to-1678-647112.html Carrara Gold Coast Nov 6 Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa claimed three wickets apiece as Australia produced a disciplined bowling performance to restrict India to 1678 in the fourth T20I at the Carrara Oval on Thursday After being put in to bat India had a promising 49run opening stand with Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill showing intent and fluency But Indias momentum stalled as the top four failed to convert their starts into substantial scores The middle order struggled to build partnerships as they went from 1212 to 1366 allowing Australia to claw back into the contestPacer Ellis operating with his trademark slower deliveries struck at regular intervals to dent Indias progress while legspinner Zampa applied pressure through the middle overs with his variations as Australia gave away only 46 runs in the last six oversIndia began positively with Abhishek surviving an early chance off Ben Dwarshuis before he and Gill hit eight boundaries between themselves Zampa broke the opening stand by having Abhishek hole out to longon India made a surprise move by promoting Shivam Dube to number three a decision that raised eyebrowsAfter Dube hit a six and four Ellis deceived him with a slower ball which he chopped onto his stumps Suryakumar Yadav injected momentum with a flurry of boundaries including two sixes off Zampa Gill looked composed but couldnt break free from the slowdown post powerplay against the older ball and was castled by a sharp back of the hand delivery from EllisBartlett then removed Suryakumar with a welldirected delivery that induced a topedge and was caught by square leg while Tilak Varma fell in a bid to reverse sweep off Zampa Jitesh Sharma was trapped lbw by Zampa who successfully overturned the onfield decision via DRS while Ellis and Marcus Stoinis took out Washington Sundar and Arshdeep Singh to ensure India finished three runs short of 170Brief Scores India 1678 Shubman Gill 46 Abhishek Sharma 28 Nathan Ellis 321 Adam Zampa 345 against Australia IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/4th-t20i-ellis-and-zampa-pick-three-wickets-each-as-australia-restrict-india-to-1678-647112.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/smriti-laura-and-gardner-shortlisted-for-icc-womens-player-of-the-month-for-october-647116.html Dubai Nov 6 Smriti Mandhana Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner have been shortlisted for the ICC Womens Player of the Month for October The trio were part of their respective teams campaign during the recently concluded ICC Womens World Cup which India won by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on SundayAfter a relatively quiet start Smriti Mandhana came into her own with a blistering 80 against Australia followed by a resolute 88 versus EnglandWhile India lost both these games by a fine margin it was clear that one of the positives for them going into the mustwin encounter against New Zealand was Mandhanas form And the batter delivered with a brilliant 109 during which she stitched a matchwinning stand of 212 with Pratika RawalMandhana remained in good touch until the end providing starts to the side against Bangladesh and AustraliaLaura was the leading runscorer in the World Cup and scored 470 runs in eight matches during October She struck three halfcenturies and helped win the semifinal against England with a colossal 169 to set up an epic final against hosts IndiaIndia allrounder Deepti Sharma could not make it to the shortlist despite being the Player of the Tournament at the World Cup because two of her best performances were not in the month of October 53 and three for 54 in the tournament opener against Sri Lanka and 58 and five for 39 in the final against South AfricaThe offspinning allrounder Gardner reached the top three of the ICC Womens ODI Player Rankings in all three lists during the periodfor batters bowlers and allrounders She bagged seven wickets and scored 328 runs the highlight being knocks of 115 against New Zealand and 104 not out against England at the World Cup IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/smriti-laura-and-gardner-shortlisted-for-icc-womens-player-of-the-month-for-october-647116.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/shahbaz-nadeem-analyses-indias-young-t20i-squad-names-his-top-picks-for-2026-wc-647122.html New Delhi Nov 6 Former India cricketer Shahbaz Nadeem shared his thoughts on Indias current T20I setup saying that the team has many talented players and will definitely bring results Team Indias preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026 are going on in full force with the management trying all sorts of permutations and combinations during the ongoing Australia tour to get an understanding of the right combinationSharing his views on the Indian squad that is touring Australia currently Nadeem told IANS We have a very young side when it comes to T20 format You must have an idea of Australian conditions if youre playing there India are doing good there and Im sure theyll do far better in the future Some guys have played there previously but many in the squad havent and are going to Australia for the first time to play in the T20 format Theyre very talented and will definitely bring you the resultsNadeem believes that playing in the IPL in India gives overseas players a fair amount of insight into Indian conditions which will help them prepare for the global tournament and the result will depend on how the cricketer plays and executes the strategies on a given dayWhen asked which teams will have an upper hand at the T20 World Cup next year he said Most of the guys are playing IPL theyre in India for two months and play on Indian soil Its not about advantage now everyone has a fair idea about the Indian conditions Its just how theyll execute on a given day that matters My top four at the World Cup would be India Sri Lanka and maybe Australia and either of New Zealand or EnglandThe T20 World Cup is set to commence on February 7 across venues in India and Sri Lanka with the summit clash scheduled for March 8 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/shahbaz-nadeem-analyses-indias-young-t20i-squad-names-his-top-picks-for-2026-wc-647122.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/watson-hails-gill-as-ridiculously-talented-batter-ahead-of-gold-coast-t20i-646877.html Gold Coast Nov 5 Former batting great Shane Watson has praised India opener Shubman Gill for maintaining consistency in his batting and stated it wont take him long to adapt across different formats He described the opener as a ridiculously talented batter with amazing technique While Gill remains a key figure across formats his T20I performances since returning to the format in September 2025 reveal a worrying trend as he has scored just 170 runs in ten innings at an average of 2414 and a strike rate of 14824In the ongoing Australia tour he is struggling having scored 37 not out 5 and 15 in the first three games of the fivematch seriesSpeaking to reporters here on Wednesday Watson reflected on how challenging it is for a modern team batter to go through the phase of frequently changing formats and said It definitely is a challenge and the more you do it the better you get at really understanding the little adjustments that you have to make to your technique to your game plan your mindset around each format to be able to then get into the best version of you every time you have to make that adjustmentThe fourth T20I will be a historic game as it will be the first time India and Australia play at the Carrara Oval formerly known as the Peoples First Stadium in Gold CoastWatson expressed excitement about this stadium hosting a major event and said Its an amazing opportunity for the Gold Coast to be able to show off its incredible natural beauty For the Indian team to be able to come here for the Gold Coast to be able to get a game of this calibre is something very special to the Gold Coast community So Im sure the players and the Indian fans who have made their way here will certainly enjoy the tournament IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/watson-hails-gill-as-ridiculously-talented-batter-ahead-of-gold-coast-t20i-646877.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/4th-t20i-washington-axar-dube-help-india-beat-australia-by-48-runs-take-2-1-lead-647133.html Carrara Gold Coast Nov 6 IANS Washington Sundar picked remarkable figures of 33 while Axar Patel and Shivam Dube took two wickets each as India produced a commanding bowling performance to defeat Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20I at Carrara Oval on Thursday and take an unassailable 21 lead in the fivematch seriesnbspDespite India posting a par score of 1678 on a twopaced pitch with variable bounce their bowlers turned the contest decisively in their favour Each of the six bowlers used picked up at least one wicket with Sundar Axar and Dube proving to be standout personsAustralia who were well placed to chase down 168 lost their last nine wickets for just 52 runs and couldnt recover from the stranglehold imposed by Indias spin trio From 671 Australia were eventually bowled out for 119 in 182 overs and are now in a mustwin scenario for the final game in Brisbane on SaturdaynbspAustralia began their chase with Matthew Short and Mitchell Marsh hitting six boundaries between themselves Axar provided the breakthrough for India by trapping Short lbw after missing the ball on a sweep and came back to castle Josh Inglish Marsh looked promising but his innings was cut short by a slower ball from Dube and holed out to backward square legFrom there Australias middle order faltered under pressure Tim David miscued a pull shot off Dube to extra cover Josh Philippe followed soon after caught at short midwicket off Arshdeep Singh Glenn Maxwell was undone by a googly from Varun Chakaravarthy that clipped the top of off stumpnbspSundar then struck twice in quick succession trapping Marcus Stoinis lbw and taking a return catch off a tame chip from Xavier Bartlett to claim his 50th T20I wicket Jasprit Bumrah returned to claim his 99th T20I wicket by castling Ben Dwarshuis while Sundar ended the game by having Adam Zampa hole out to longonPreviously after being put in to bat India had a promising 49run opening stand with Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill showing intent and fluency But Indias momentum stalled as the top four failed to convert their starts into substantial scores The middle order struggled to build partnerships as they went from 1212 to 1366 allowing Australia to claw back into the contestnbspPacer Ellis operating with his trademark slower deliveries struck at regular intervals to dent Indias progress and pick three wickets while legspinner Zampa applied pressure through the middle overs with his variations to bag three scalps as Australia gave away only 46 runs in the last six oversIndia began positively with Abhishek surviving an early chance off Dwarshuis before he and Gill hit eight boundaries between themselves Zampa broke the opening stand by having Abhishek hole out to longon India made a surprise move by promoting Dube to number three a decision that raised eyebrowsnbspAfter Dube hit a six and four Ellis deceived him with a slower ball which he chopped onto his stumps Suryakumar Yadav injected momentum with a flurry of boundaries including two sixes off Zampa Gill looked composed but couldnt break free from the slowdown post powerplay against the older ball and was castled by a sharp back of the hand delivery from EllisBartlett then removed Suryakumar with a welldirected delivery that induced a topedge and was caught by square leg while Tilak Varma fell in a bid to reverse sweep off Zampa Jitesh Sharma was trapped lbw by Zampa who successfully overturned the onfield decision via DRS while Ellis and Marcus Stoinis took out Sundar and Arshdeep to ensure India finished three runs short of 170 which was more than adequate to get the visitors a comprehensive winnbspBrief Scores India 1678 Shubman Gill 46 Abhishek Sharma 28 Nathan Ellis 321 Adam Zampa 345 beat Australia 119 in 182 overs Mitchell Marsh 30 Matthew Short 25 Washington Sundar 33 Axar Patel 220 by 48 runs https://dailyworld.in/cricket/4th-t20i-washington-axar-dube-help-india-beat-australia-by-48-runs-take-2-1-lead-647133.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/i-knew-winning-is-going-to-make-me-emotional-rather-than-losing-mandhana-646887.html New Delhi Nov 5 India vicecaptain Smriti Mandhana opened up on her emotions after winning a maiden World Cup trophy and reaching a significant milestone in her career She said that losing games didnt make her emotional but instead motivated her to improve as she knew that a major victory would be the moment when she would get emotional as had happened after the World Cup win The Indian opener also mentioned how the missed opportunities of the team coming close to winning major tournaments but facing heartbreaks in the knockouts left a mark on her heart but at the same time motivated her and the team to work hard and have the Champions tag on their chestI have been playing international cricket for over a decade now We have had 2017 and then 2020 a little bit of heartbreak and then a lot of semifinal heartbreaks as well where we thought we could go over the line Every time that happened it left a lot of marks within your heart There is only motivation to get better and try and have champions on our chest but really really happy and proud of the team As an athlete it feels amazing because you play cricket to win the World Cup you dream about that as a kid To play in front of 50plus odd thousand people in your home city and to do it I am just really proud of the team she said in a video shared by the BCCISpeaking of showcasing her emotions on the cricket field Mandhana said I dont have words for them I think today is the max emotion I have had on the cricket field for sure I always thought that it is going to happen to me Whenever we lost a match I saw a lot of girls crying but it never really made me emotional because it kind of only motivated me to think How do I get betterBut I knew that winning is going to make me more emotional than losing so today for sure it felt unreal And genuinely I mean we won everything it was great but then looking at the teammates and the way the environment has been in the last 3540 days it just made me emotional that for this World Cup for this group of girls I feel this is the best possible group of humans together and something of that sort definitely makes me emotional she addedTeam India came close to winning the World Cup in the 2017 edition of the tournament They beat Australia in the semifinal courtesy of Harmanpreet Kaurs whirlwind knock of 171 not out and faced England in the summit clash at the iconic Lords However the hosts performed a bit better than the Mithali Rajled side and clinched the silverware with a ninerun winMandhana said that while the 2017 World Cup was a landmark moment for the womens game in India the 2025 victory will inspire a lot of young girls to play cricket2017 was a landmark moment for womens cricket in India and people in India understood that there is a womens team and they play cricket as well But this World Cup at home and in the last one and a half months what we felt in terms of support of people wherever we played wherever we went and today I remember we were stepping into the bus it was raining a little but there were thousands of fans cheering for us and wishing us all the luck And as a womens cricketer for sure to feel all of this love and I remember when Maa Tujhe Salam was playing at the ground it just felt unreal As a kid for sure weve seen empty stadiums weve seen all of that but to see a fully packed stadium and then to lift the trophy in front of them Im sure its going to inspire a lot of young girls to play cricket Mandhana saidMandhana when asked what message she would share with her younger self said that the madness she had for batting will one day help the country win a World Cup and you must keep the madness going to achieve somethingI dont think this team these girls will understand the magnitude of this win but Im sure in the coming years theyll realise what they have done for womens cricket Lets turn this into something good to find a place for me and you Lets turn this into something more and find a world we didnt live inThe only message to my younger self is that whatever madness I had for batting I would only tell her that one day its going to help India win a World Cup And yeah I mean I dont think anything is possible without madness I remember knocking yesterday till 200 AM in my room because be a younger self or be it now I mean you just have to keep the madness going to achieve something but yeah my only message to the younger self is that I mean just keep that madness alive because growing up youre going to be called a World Cup winner she concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/i-knew-winning-is-going-to-make-me-emotional-rather-than-losing-mandhana-646887.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/dhruv-jurels-rearguard-hundred-rescues-india-a-after-top-order-collapse-647145.html Bengaluru Nov 6 In seaming conditions that constantly tested technique and temperament Dhruv Jurel once again stood tall His superb counterattacking century helped India A recover from 124 for 7 to post a respectable 255 on the opening day of the second unofficial Test against South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence on Thursday Jurels knock his fourth firstclass hundred and third since June was a masterclass in composure and control Coming in at No 6 after India As top order had crumbled he absorbed pressure stitched together crucial lowerorder stands and ensured the hosts had something to bowl atAt one stage India A were reeling at 126 for 7 after offspinner Prenelan Subrayen and leftarm seamer Tiaan van Vuuren made full use of the assistance on offer But Jurel who had earlier scored 124 44 and 6 against West Indies A once again showed why his name keeps surfacing in national team discussions His unbeaten 132 effort not only steadied the innings but also underlined his growing stature as a dependable redball batterIndia As innings began in disarray after being put in to bat on a green surface Abhimanyu Easwaran 0 fell in the very first over pinned lbw by Tshepo Moreki for a threeball duck KL Rahul returning to the A setup looked fluent early collecting three crisp boundaries but fell on 19 nicking off to van Vuuren Devdutt Padikkal 5 and Sai Sudharsan 17 followed soon after both undone by movement and turn leaving India A at 59 for 4Rishabh Pants attacking 24 featuring a slogswept six and a couple of boundaries was cut short by Moreki who found extra bounce to have him caught behind Harsh Dubey 29 provided brief resistance before being bowled by van Vuuren while Akash Deep was cleaned up by Subrayen for a sevenball duckAt 124 for 7 South Africa A looked in complete control Thats when Jurel found an unlikely ally in Kuldeep Yadav and then in Mohammed Siraj for 34 runs The pair added 79 for the eighth wicket with Kuldeep contributing a gritty 20 before being run out after a brilliant piece of fielding by Temba Bavuma at short midoff Their partnership frustrated the visitors for nearly 14 overs and shifted the momentum India As wayJurel reached his halfcentury off 62 balls displaying maturity beyond his years He was solid on both front and back foot punishing loose deliveries while leaving astutely outside off His century built with judicious stroke play and precise shot selection came with just the right balance of aggression and restraintEventually India A were bowled out for 255 with Prasidh Krishna the last man to fall chipping a return catch to van Vuuren who ended with figures of 4 for 52 Moreki and Subrayen took four combined sharing two each key middleorder wicketsBrief Scores India A 255 in 771 overs Dhruv Jurel 132 not out Rishabh Pant 24 Tiaan van Vuuren 452 Tshepo Moreki 252 against South Africa IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/dhruv-jurels-rearguard-hundred-rescues-india-a-after-top-order-collapse-647145.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/interaction-with-pm-modi-motivates-us-sneh-rana-647147.html New Delhi Nov 6 After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their historic Womens World Cup triumph India allrounder Sneh Rana expressed that his words motivate them whenever the team gets to interact with him It feels great to be honoured and celebrated in the country It was an amazing experience to meet the PM and the President The PM gave us almost two hours for the meeting and we had a discussion on a lot of things Today we met the President and it was good to meet her The speech she delivered gave us a lot of motivation Sneh told IANS after meeting the PresidentThe PM says things which motivate us and we had a very long interaction with him We also had conversations on mental health so it felt good His vision is very clear for womens empowerment including the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign It inspires us and we want him to continue doing the same she addedGiving further details of their meeting with the PM Sneh said the environment and vibe at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg was very lively and homely as they talked about various topics including mental healthIt feels very good when the PM sits down and talks to you We also get comfortable to share ourselves with him He keeps the atmosphere homely and asks us many questions It is always good to interact with him He knew the names of every player including their records He knew everything in details and also replied to one question that You will get every answer within yourself only In any sport or field you must give your 100 per cent and never give up Have patience and the results will come I want to thank fans for coming in large numbers and supporting us I urge them to continue backing us the allrounder saidOn their historic achievement Sneh said she is still amazed by the achievement and thanked fans for their constant support during the tournamentWe have not been able to sync in yet November 2 was a very important day for us Im still short of words to express my feelings It is a very proud moment for us and the countrymen she concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/interaction-with-pm-modi-motivates-us-sneh-rana-647147.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/4th-t20i-marsh-admits-india-were-world-class-after-australia-crashed-in-chase-647159.html Carrara Gold Coast Nov 6 Australia captain Mitchell Marsh admitted his side fell short against a worldclass Indian team after a dramatic batting collapse saw them lose the fourth T20I by 48 runs at Carrara Oval on Thursday The defeat handed India an unassailable 21 lead in the fivematch series with one game left to play in Brisbane on SaturdayWalking off I thought around 167 was par on that wicket The wicket provided a few challenges with the bat In those situations you just need a couple of partnerships and we werent able to build that So fair play to India theyre a worldclass team especially in these conditions Marsh said after the matchDespite India posting what appeared to be a modest total of 167 for 8 on a twopaced pitch with variable bounce their bowlers produced a commanding performance to turn the contest decisively in their favourWashington Sundar led the attack with remarkable figures of 3 for 3 while Axar Patel and Shivam Dube claimed two wickets each All six bowlers used by India took at least one wicket as Australia well placed at 67 for 1 were bowled out for 119 in 182 overs losing their last nine wickets for just 52 runsAustralia started brightly with Marsh and Matthew Short finding six boundaries between them but the introduction of spin changed the tone of the chase Axar struck first trapping Short lbw after a failed sweep before returning to castle Josh Inglis Marsh who looked set on 35 was deceived by a slower ball from Dube and holed out to backward square leg opening the floodgates for IndiaIn an ideal world youd have your fullstrength side every game but some of the boys have a big series coming up We also like giving guys opportunities leading into a World Cup More opportunities guys get in games like this with high pressure I think its great Marsh added when asked about Australias rotation policyAfter Marshs dismissal Australias middle order crumbled Tim David miscued a pull shot off Dube to extra cover while Josh Philippe fell to Arshdeep Singh caught at short midwicket Glenn Maxwell who had struck a recordbreaking hundred earlier in the series was undone by a sharp googly from Varun Chakaravarthy that clipped the top of off stumpFrom there Sundar took control He trapped Marcus Stoinis lbw and then completed a sharp return catch to dismiss Xavier Bartlett reaching his 50th T20I wicket in the process Jasprit Bumrah added to Australias misery by bowling Ben Dwarshuis for his 99th T20I scalp before Sundar fittingly ended the game having Adam Zampa hole out to longonIt was a complete bowling performance from India who showed adaptability and composure on a tricky surface For Marsh and his side however it was another frustrating evening where promise turned into collapseAustralia will now head to Brisbane facing a mustwin situation to finish the series on a positive note while India will look to close out the series 31 with another allround effort IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/4th-t20i-marsh-admits-india-were-world-class-after-australia-crashed-in-chase-647159.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/wpl-2026-covered-lot-of-roles-with-four-retentions-go-into-auction-with-absolute-clarity-says-rangarajan-647165.html New Delhi Nov 6 Malolan Rangarajan the newly appointed head coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB said retaining skipper Smriti Mandhana wicketkeeperbatter Richa Ghosh seambowling allrounder Ellyse Perry and offspin bowling allrounder Shreyanka Patil has helped them cover a lot of areas and go into the mega auction with total clarity RCB confirmed the retention spend stands at INR885 crore into four players Smriti being top pick with INR 35 crore followed by Richa at INR 275 crore Ellyse at INR 2 crore and Shreyanka getting INR 60 lakh It leaves them with INR 615 crore heading into the mega auction and one Right to Match RTM cardThis gives us a solid base with having secured the services of a captain and an opening batter a wicket keeper and a powerful middle order batter a top order allrounder who can give us a little bit of seambowling plus an Indian off spinnerWith these four retentions it gives us a very good core to build around Weve covered a lot of roles within these four retentions key areas and with that we go into the auction with absolute clarity and knowing what we need to get said Rangarajan in a statement on ThursdaySmriti who made 434 runs in Indias 2025 Womens ODI World Cup winning campaign has amassed 646 runs from 26 inning for RCB at a strike rate of 129 and four fifties She is the second highest run getter for RCB behind Perry and led them to 2024 title win in New DelhiWith Smriti we get a lefthanded opener a very very aggressive batter Thats something that resonates with how we want to play And also a very very calm leader who we think is tactically very astute And not to forget she was the captain that brought RCB its first title said RangarajanRicha meanwhile has scored 625 runs from 24 innings at a strike rate of 151 with four fifties In WPL 2025 she scored 230 runs from eight innings at a strike rate of 176 which was the second highest among players with 100 runs only behind Chinelle Henry 196She is among if not the best middle order batter plus being a wicketkeeper gives us an allround ability Her association with risk and how she faces pressure situations is exactly what we want in our batting order And somebody we view with leadership potential as well added RangarajanEllyse has the second most runs in WPL with 972 runs from 25 innings at a strike rate of 133 and eight fifties Apart from being the highest run getter for RCB Ellyse has consistently aggregated 250plus runs in all three seasons so far and has been a vital cog for RCB with the ball too taking 14 scalpsI could go on about her achievements on the field but I want to take a second to only mention what happens behind the scenes and what sort of standards she sets for our dressing room and for all the players So having her involved in our future is very excitingEven the way she presents herself on the field gives us three skills Among the top run getters across three years Very handy with the ball can bowl either in the powerplay or middle or death plus her fielding Shes a live wire stated RangarajanShreyanka meanwhile is the joint highest wicket taker for RCB with 19 wickets She missed the 2025 season due to shin injury but returned to action via this years Caribbean Premier League CPL where she won the title with Barbados Royals and has been turning out for Karnataka in the domestic seasonWith Shreyanka it was one of those decisions where we wanted to give ourselves a little bit of time because everybody was aware that shes been on the sidelines for the last year or so So we gave her the opportunity to go ahead and play a couple of tournamentsWe saw her play we did a due diligence behind the scene had healthy discussions among coaches and the core group And we came to the decision to retain her because one shes an exceptional cricketer an off spinner whos able to give us bowling through three phasesShes an Indian capped player and gave us the opportunity to build around three Indian core players plus Perry So that made it a very exciting prospect for us concluded RangarajanRCB Retained Players Smriti Mandhana INR 35 crore Richa Ghosh INR 275 crore Ellyse Perry INR 2 crore Shreyanka Patil INR 60 lakhRCB Released Players Renuka Singh Thakur Sabbhineni Meghana Nuzhat Parween Heather Graham Georgia Wareham Danni WyattHodge Kim Garth Ekta Bisht Jagravi Pawar Charlie Dean Prema Rawat Sneh Rana VJ Joshitha Kanika Ahuja Kate Cross Raghvi Bist Asha Sobhana Sophie Devine and Sophie Molineux IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/wpl-2026-covered-lot-of-roles-with-four-retentions-go-into-auction-with-absolute-clarity-says-rangarajan-647165.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/konstas-axed-labuschagne-recalled-as-aus-name-squad-for-first-ashes-test-646748.html Melbourne Nov 5 Marnus Labuschagne earned a recall while young opener Sam Konstas left out as Australia announced a squad for the first Ashes Test starting from November 21 in Perth Uncapped lefthander Jake Weatherald has a chance to make his Test debut after he was named in 15player squadFormer captain Steve Smith will lead the side as Cummins remains sidelined with fellow batter Travis Head allrounders Cameron Green and Beau Webster likely to feature inside the top sixLabuschagne has been recalled after his dominant start to the Sheffield Shield season while Usman Khawajas most recent opening partner Konstas has been axed entirely having returned scores of 3 5 25 0 17 and 0 in Australias last Test campaign in the Caribbean earlier this yearBoth Labuschagne and and Weatherald are now in the mix to take on the new ball against England along with KhawajaWeatherald was the leading runscorer during last seasons domestic Sheffield Shield competition and the 31yearold has continued his form against the redball into the ongoing seasonPacers Scott Boland Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott also earned a place in the 15player group and in contention to feature in the absence of injured skipper CumminsThe squad gives us good balance and with 14 of those chosen playing the next round of Sheffield Shield we will continue to gather information as we move closer to the start of the first Test Chief selector George Bailey said in a statementAustralia hope Cummins who will join the group in Perth regardless will return later in the seriesJosh Inglis is also included in the squad as another batting option and also as backup to regular wicketkeeper Alex CareyBailey said today that Inglis would play Western Australias Shield match against Queensland at the WACA Ground from Tuesday after the T20I series against India finishes on SaturdayAustralia squad First Test only Steve Smith c Sean Abbott Scott Boland Alex Carey Brendan Doggett Cameron Green Josh Hazlewood Travis Head Josh Inglis Usman Khawaja Marnus Labuschagne Nathan Lyon Mitchell Starc Jake Weatherald Beau Webster IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/konstas-axed-labuschagne-recalled-as-aus-name-squad-for-first-ashes-test-646748.html Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/wolvaardt-dethrones-mandhana-to-become-new-odi-no1-womens-batter-646665.html Dubai Nov 4 Smriti Mandhanas reign at the top of the ICC Womens ODI batting rankings has come to an end as South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has climbed to No1 after a recordbreaking Cricket World Cup campaign in India Wolvaardts sensational form throughout the tournament highlighted by backtoback centuries in the semifinal and final powered her to the summit of the rankingsThe 25yearold amassed a staggering 571 runs the most ever scored in a single edition of the Womens World Cup and her efforts were rewarded with a twospot jump to the top position and a careerhigh rating of 814Mandhana who had held the No1 spot throughout the tournament and was also named in the Team of the Tournament now sits just behind Wolvaardt in second place with 811 rating pointsDespite the slip Mandhanas consistent performances including a string of matchdefining innings that helped India lift their maiden Womens World Cup title ensured she remains among the worlds eliteAustralias Ellyse Perry also broke into the top 10 after a knock of 77 in the semifinal moving to joint seventh on 669 points where she shares the spot with New Zealands Sophie Devine who recently announced her retirement from the formatThere was plenty to cheer for India beyond Mandhanas dominance Jemimah Rodrigues matchwinning hundred against Australia in the semifinal in Navi Mumbai saw her enter the top 10 for the first time in her career Young opener Phoebe Litchfield too made waves climbing 13 spots to a careerbest 13th 637 after her century in the same gameIn the bowling rankings South Africas Marizanne Kapp surged to second place after her devastating spell of 5 for 20 against England in the semifinal closing in on Englands Sophie Ecclestone for the top spot Kapp now sits on a rating of 712 while Australias Annabel Sutherland and Kim Garth made onespot jumps to sixth and seventh respectively Indias Shree Charani also made a significant leap climbing seven spots to 23rd 511 after taking three crucial wickets across the knockout stagesMeanwhile World Cup Player of the Tournament Deepti Sharma continued her steady rise in the allrounder rankings moving up to fourth 392 after contributing seven wickets and 82 runs across the semifinal and final She overtook Sutherland 388 in the process South Africas Nadine de Klerk also made gains climbing two spots to 10th 262 following her three wickets in the closing stages of the competition IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/wolvaardt-dethrones-mandhana-to-become-new-odi-no1-womens-batter-646665.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/nzs-seifert-ruled-out-of-west-indies-t20is-hay-called-in-as-replacement-646576.html Christchurch Nov 4 Wicketkeeperbatter Tim Seifert has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies with a broken finger New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday The fivematch T20I series between the New Zealand and West Indies begins on Wednesday at Eden Park in AucklandSeifert retired hurt after being hit on the finger while batting for Northern Districts in Mondays Ford Trophy match against the Wellington Firebirds and a subsequent xray revealed a fracture to the right index finger NZC said in a statementHead coach Rob Walter said it was disappointing to lose Seifert on the eve of another important seriesWere all feeling for Tim Hes a key member of this T20 unit given his power at the top of the order and his role as keeper so hell be missed over the next five matchesHe showed in the recent T20 series that hes building up to top form so its disappointing that that has been halted as we continue to prepare for a pinnacle eventWere hoping Tims recovery will be quick and hell be back on the park as soon as possible said WalterNZC said that Mitch Hay has been called in to the squad as Seiferts replacement and assembled with the team on Monday nightHay has featured in 11 T20 internationals for the New Zealand since making his debut against Sri Lanka in Dambulla in November last year and holds the world record for the most dismissals 6 in an innings in T20 international cricketWalter said Hay was a ready and able replacement for Seifert Mitch has shown in his international opportunities so far that hes a topquality wicketkeeper batter and is more than capable of contributing at this levelWere lucky to be able call on another player of his ability which shows the level of depth we currently have in the T20 format IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/nzs-seifert-ruled-out-of-west-indies-t20is-hay-called-in-as-replacement-646576.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rahul-dravids-son-anvay-named-in-mens-u19-one-day-challenger-trophy-squad-646582.html Mumbai Nov 4 The Board of Control for Cricket in Indias BCCI junior selection committee announced the teams for the upcoming Mens U19 OneDay Challenger Trophy on Tuesday The tournament will be held in Hyderabad from November 5 to 11 One standout name in the squads is Anvay Dravid the younger son of former India head coach and one of the legends of the sport Rahul Dravid who is part of Team C led by Aaron George of HyderabadNotably Anvay was in headlines recently as he led Karnatakas U19 team to a victory in the Vinood Mankad Trophy last month Leading the side from the front he played a captains knock and remained unbeaten on 82 off 93 balls while chasing a target of 236 runsTeam A Vihaan Malhotra C PCA Abhigyan Kundu VC amp WK MCA Vansh Acharya SCA Balaji Rao WK CSCS Lakshya Raichandani CAU Vineeth VK TNCA Markanday Panchal UTCA Satvik Deswal CAP V Yashveer HYCA Hemchudeshan J TNCA RS Ambrish TNCA Honey Pratap Singh RCA Vasu Devani GCA Yudhajit Guha CAB Ishan Sood PCATeam B Vedant Trivedi C GCA Harvansh Singh VC amp WK SCA Wafi Kachchhi HYCA Sagar Virk PCA Sayan Paul CAB Vedant Singh Chauhan PCA Pranav Pant DDCA Ehit Salaria WK UTCA BK Kishore TNCA Anmoljeet Singh PCA Naman Pushpak MCA D Deepesh TNCA Mohammed Malik HYCA Mahamad Yaseen Saudagar MCA Vaibhav Sharma KSCATeam C Aaron George C HYCA Aaryan Yadav VC PCA Ankit Chatterjee CAB Manikanth Shivanand KSCA Rahul Kumar PCA Yash Kasvankar Goa CA Anvay Dravid WK KSCA Yuvraj Gohil WK SCA Khilan A Patel GCA Kanishk Chouhan HCA Aayush Shukla MPCA Henil Patel GCA Laxman Pruthi DDCA Rohit Kumar Das CAB Mohit Ulva SCATeam D Chandrahas Dash C CAB Maulyarajsinh Chavda VC GCA Shanthanu Singh UPCA Arnav Bugga DDCA Abhinav Kannan TNCA Kushagra Ojha RCA Aryan Sakpal WK MCA A Rapole WK HYCA Vikalp Tiwari CSCS Mohamed Enaan KCA Aayan Akram UPCA Udhav Mohan DDCA Ashutosh Mahida BCA M Toshith Yadav Andhra CA Solib Tariq JKCA IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rahul-dravids-son-anvay-named-in-mens-u19-one-day-challenger-trophy-squad-646582.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jitesh-sharma-to-lead-india-a-in-rising-stars-asia-cup-646586.html Mumbai Nov 4 The Senior Mens Selection Committee has chosen the India A squad for the Asian Cricket Councils ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup The tournament will take place in Qatar from November 14 to 23 at West End International Cricket Stadium in DohaThe teams are split into two groups Group A includes Afghanistan Bangladesh Hong Kong and Sri Lanka while India A are placed in Group B alongside Oman UAE and Pakistan AIndia wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma will be leading the side with Punjab allrounder Naman Dhir as his deputyThe squad features teenage batting star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who received his first callup to the India A team at just 14 years oldSuryavanshi added another accolade to his name by smashing the fourthfastest Youth Test century in history with his 78ball century for India U19 against Australia U19 in the Youth Test at the Ian Healy Oval last month He also broke the record for the most career sixes in Youth ODI cricket during his 70run innings off 68 balls in the second India U19 versus Australia U19 50over match at the same venue in SeptemberIPL 2025s breakout star Priyansh Arya has also been named in the squad Making his IPL debut in 2025 at just 24 Priyansh emerged as one of PBKS standout performersIndia As squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup Priyansh Arya Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Nehal Wadhera Naman Dhir VC Suryansh Shedge Jitesh Sharma C WK Ramandeep Singh Harsh Dubey Ashutosh Sharma Yash Thakur Gurjapneet Singh Vijay Kumar Vyshak Yudhvir Singh Charak Abhisek Porel WK Suyash SharmaStandby Players Gurnoor Singh Brar Kumar Kushagra Tanush Kotian Sameer Rizvi Shaik Rasheed IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jitesh-sharma-to-lead-india-a-in-rising-stars-asia-cup-646586.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ipl-2026-lucknow-super-giants-appoint-tom-moody-as-global-director-of-cricket-646602.html New Delhi Nov 4 Lucknow Super Giants appointed former Australia allrounder Tom Moody as their global director of cricket ahead of the 19th edition of the India Premier League Experience Vision Leadership Welcome aboard the Super Giants Universe Tom Moody LSG shared on XAt LSG Moody will join former Australia teammate Justin Langer who remains head coach and former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson who was recently appointed the strategic advisorThe 60yearold Moody previously had two coaching stints in the IPL first with Sunrisers Hyderabad He had a highly successful first stint between 2013 and 2019 which included a title win in 2016He returned as director of cricket in 2021 but was moved to head coach the following season after fellow Australian Trevor Bayliss left the franchise Moody left LSG in 2022 when Brian Lara took over as head coachMoody is likely to take over the role performed by former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan in IPL 2025 While LSG had appointed Zaheer as its mentor for two years but the franchise parted ways with him after just one seasonThe franchise had previously hired former India bowling coach Bharat Arun as their bowling coach Sources in the franchise had told IANS that Carl Crowe has been added to LSGs support staff as the spin bowling coachAfter making the playoffs in their first two IPL seasons in 2022 and 2023 LSG did not reach the knockouts in the previous two seasonsLSG under the leadership of India wicketkeeperbatter Rishabh Pant ended their IPL 2025 campaign at seventh place matching their finish from the previous season of the competitionThe backtoback midtable results mark a dip from their impressive thirdplace finishes in the IPL 2022 and 2023 seasons respectively IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ipl-2026-lucknow-super-giants-appoint-tom-moody-as-global-director-of-cricket-646602.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ive-had-seven-basal-cells-cut-out-of-my-face-michael-clarke-on-his-battle-with-skin-cancer-646615.html New Delhi Nov 4 Former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke has opened up about his ongoing fight with skin cancer revealing he has had several melanomas and other cancers removed from his face and body over the years Clarke who was first diagnosed with skin cancer in 2006 discussed his condition on The Kyle and Jackie O Show mentioning that hes had a number cut out of his faceI had one about four weeks ago off my nose and I see my dermatologist every six months The sunspots I get frozen Normally if theyre basal cells I get them cut out I think Ive had seven cut out of my face he saidEarlier this August the World Cupwinning captain shared a photo on Instagram to raise awareness about skin cancer following the removal of a lesion from his nose during his fight with the disease Clarke first diagnosed with skin cancer in 2006 also had three nonmelanoma lesions removed from his face in 2019Skin cancer is real Especially in Australia Another one cut out of my nose today A friendly reminder to get your skin checked Prevention is better than cure but in my case regular checkups and early detection is key So grateful that drbishsoliman got it early Clarke had captioned his postsurgery imageSpeaking further on the show he attributed his skin cancer risk to the extensive time he spent in the sun as a cricketerImagine fielding all day in India out there for eight hours in the sun a lot of the guys are wearing the baggy green cap so you are not protecting your ears or your face Youve got shortsleeved shirts so your arms and the tops of your hands are exposedClarke is among several wellknown cricketers such as Richie Benaud Sam Billings Andy Flower and Lauren Cheatle who have battled skin cancer Considered one of the most graceful batsmen of his era Clarke was a key member of Australias exceptional whiteball team that likely secured every major trophy between 2007 and 2010 including a World Cup and multiple Champions Trophies He then captained Australia to a World Cup victory in 2015 before retiring from the gameClarke played 115 Tests 245 ODIs and 34 T20Is for Australia accumulating over 17000 international runs across all formats When in form he could effortlessly dominate opposing bowlers For Indian fans in particular Clarke was a tough opponent during the 201112 BorderGavaskar Trophy series where he scored a careerhigh 329 at his home ground in Sydney IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ive-had-seven-basal-cells-cut-out-of-my-face-michael-clarke-on-his-battle-with-skin-cancer-646615.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ashwin-to-miss-maiden-bbl-stint-due-to-knee-injury-646628.html Sydney Nov 4 Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of the Big Bash Leagues 2025 edition owing to a knee injury he sustained in Chennai his BBL club Sydney Thunder said on Tuesday Thunder roped in the 39yearold offspin allrounder for a full season as he became the first Indian male cricketer to play the Australian tournament However a knee injury has now ruled him out of the league with the franchise mentioning that they will monitor his recovery closely to see if Ashwin can participate in the later stages of the tournamentThe impact of Ashwins historymaking signing will continue to be felt across the Thunder Nation and the club is working closely with him on a revised schedule of activity during BBL15 pending the progress of his recovery the franchise said in a statementAshwin in a statement said While training in Chennai to prepare for the upcoming season I hurt my knee Ive had a procedure and the outcome means I will miss BBL 15 That is tough to say I was genuinely excited to be part of this group and play in front of youFor now it is rehab recovery and doing the work to come back stronger From my first chat with the club I have felt only warmth from Trent the staff the players and so many of you who have already reached out Thank you for making me feel at home before a ball has been bowledI will be watching every game and cheering for both our womens and mens teams If rehab and travel line up and only if the doctors are happy I would love to be around later in the season and say hello in person No promises That is the intentAshwin announced his IPL retirement in August this year and agreed to play at least three matches in the latter half of the BBL season for Thunder This arrangement was based on the offspinners committing to participate in ILT20 where he had listed a maximum base price of USD 120000But Ashwin couldnt find a buyer at the ILT20 auction as none of the six franchises expressed interest As a result he became the first capped Indian to earn a BBL contractSydney Thunders campaign at the BBL this season will begin in Hobart with a grand final rematch against the Hurricanes on December 16 They then return to ENGIE Stadium for the eagerly awaited Sydney Smash on December 20Sydney Thunders updated Wes Agar Tom Andrews Cameron Bancroft Sam Billings ENG Ollie Davies Lockie Ferguson NZ Matthew Gilkes Chris Green Ryan Hadley Shadab Khan PAK Sam Konstas Nathan McAndrew Blake Nikitaras Adian OConnor Daniel Sams Tanveer Sangha David Warner IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ashwin-to-miss-maiden-bbl-stint-due-to-knee-injury-646628.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/my-job-was-to-score-runs-quickly-in-final-overs-richa-ghosh-on-stellar-world-cup-run-646647.html New Delhi Nov 4 India wicketkeeperbatter Richa Ghosh who enjoyed a stellar form in the Womens World Cup triumph revealed that her job was to score runs quickly in the fag end of the innings Richa who missed out on her maiden international century that too in the World Cup shared that her mindset was clear to keep the scoreboard tickingBefore the World Cup I really focused on spending more time at the crease and building my innings Whenever I got the chance to play I concentrated on playing grounded shots and making sure I didnt throw my wicket away For me it was all about keeping the scoreboard ticking with singles and holding up one end Thats what I worked on the most Richa said on JioStars Follow The BluesMy main job was to finish innings strongly by scoring quickly in the final overs Whenever I got the chance to bat my focus was on applying the finishing touches I aimed to maintain a high strikerate and put pressure on the opposition bowlers Scoring those extra runs reduces the pressure on our team and gives us a better chance to win she addedThe 22yearold batter played multiple cameo knocks for the home side during their campaign Meanwhile Richas quickfire knock of 94 in 77 balls studded with 11 fours and four sixes under pressure against South Africa in the league fixture stood outMy mindset is simple Whenever I come to bat if the ball is in my zone I go for my shots Hitting a boundary or a six in a pressure situation really helps release the tension If its a good delivery Im happy to take a single and target the next ball Thats the method I stick toOn how head coach Amol Muzumdars instructions helped her perform at her best she said Amol sir Head Coach Amol Muzumdar made everyones role in the team very clear For me it was simple play fearless cricket look for the big shots and finish the innings strongly He also assured me that it was okay to take a little time to settle in That trust he showed believing I could pull off the big hits under pressure helped me immenselyCrediting legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami for her constant support in her career Richa said Jhulan didi has played a huge role in my journey She was my Captain when I made my domestic debut for Bengal Shes always been there to guide me even when I started playing for India She taught me how to adapt my game to different situations and shared invaluable advice on improving as a player Im truly grateful for her supportWhen asked about the teams winning environment the middleorder batter said Honestly our dressing room atmosphere was fantastic from day one Even during tough phases no one was afraid because we always had each others backs That support system was our biggest strength And when we finally won the final the feeling was just incredible completely different and absolutely unforgettableOn the special story behind the teams victory song she added We actually created our team song a few series ago It was something we really wanted But we made a pact to only sing it and reveal it to the world after we lifted the World Cup trophy Every player contributed to it in some way So the moment we won at the DY Patil Stadium we just knew we had to sing it right there on the ground It was a magical feelingAfter creating history with a 52run win over South Africa in the final Richar said she and her teammates didnt know how to celebrate after the title triumphWhen those final South African wickets started falling and Harman didi Captain Harmanpreet Kaur took that last catch we all just scattered in different directions We were so overwhelmed that we didnt even know how to celebrate Harman didi was absolutely speechless just pure joy And when Deepti didi got that last wicket even she couldnt process that wed actually won the World Cup We were all just living in that moment soaking it all in before it even sank in IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/my-job-was-to-score-runs-quickly-in-final-overs-richa-ghosh-on-stellar-world-cup-run-646647.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/acb-to-part-ways-with-head-coach-jonathan-trott-after-t20-wc-2026-646403.html New Delhi Nov 3 The Afghanistan Cricket Board ACB on Monday announced that head coach Jonathan Trotts tenure will officially end after the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 scheduled for February in India and Sri Lanka ACB said that this move is part of ACBs longterm strategic plan for the next stage of the national teams developmentSince taking charge of the Afghanistan National Team in 2022 Trott has collaborated closely with the players over the past few years playing a key role in the teams growth and increasing international competitivenessIt has been a privilege to work with the Afghanistan National Team and to witness their passion resilience and hunger to achieve greatness I am proud of what we have accomplished together and I will always remain a supporter of Afghan cricket I wish the team and the Afghan people continued success in the years ahead Trott saidUnder Trotts guidance Afghanistan have experienced some of their most notable moments in recent cricket history including their firstever semifinal finish at the 2024 T20 World Cup significant tournament wins historic victories over topranked teams and milestones that have enhanced the countrys global cricketing reputationRecently Trott criticised the ACB for poor communication stating he had no say in selecting the squad and had not spoken with top management or the chief selectorHowever Trott later confirmed that any miscommunication with the ACB had now been resolved and assured that relationships between both parties are now smoothACB recognises that coaching transitions are a natural part of the global cricketing ecosystem Just as teams evolve so do their leadership and strategic needs No international side remains under a single coach forever and this change marks a new chapter for Afghanistan as the Board continues building toward longterm excellence ACB said in their statementACB Chairman Mirwais Ashraf said On behalf of the Afghanistan Cricket Board I extend our sincere gratitude to Jonathan Trott for his dedicated service and the professionalism he brought to our national team His efforts have supported a crucial period in the development of Afghanistan cricket and we wish him every success in his future endeavours IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/acb-to-part-ways-with-head-coach-jonathan-trott-after-t20-wc-2026-646403.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/up-police-hails-deepti-sharmas-heroics-after-indias-historic-womens-world-cup-triumph-646452.html New Delhi Nov 3 The Uttar Pradesh Police has praised allrounder Deepti Sharmas matchwinning heroics after India lifted their maiden Womens World Cup title in Navi Mumbai on Sunday Deepti who serves as a Deputy Superintendent of Police DSP under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths Kushal Khiladi Yojana played a starring role in Indias 52run victory over South Africa in the final at the DY Patil StadiumThe UP Police took to social media to celebrate her stellar allround display and her contribution to Indian womens crickets biggest moment UP Police pride shines on the world stage with a stellar allround performance of 215 runs and 22 wickets in the international cricket tournament she not only became the Player of the Tournament but also brought immense pride to the nation Uttar Pradesh and UP Police on the international stage read a post from the DGP UP handleIt added Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to DeeptiSharma06 appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police under Honble Chief Minister myogiadityanath Jis Kushal Khiladi YojanaThe final was the culmination of a remarkable campaign and in many ways the completion of Deeptis redemption arcBatting first she anchored Indias innings with a composed runaball 58 that helped lift the total to 298 Later she produced one of the finest bowling performances in a World Cup final returning figures of 5 for 39 to dismantle South Africas chaseDeepti finished the tournament as the leading wickettaker with 22 scalps the secondhighest tally in Womens World Cup history and also became the first cricketer male or female to record 200plus runs and 20plus wickets in a single World Cup edition Her combined tally of 215 runs and 22 wickets earned her the Player of the Tournament awardWith the bat Deepti was measured yet aggressive using her sweep shot to unsettle South Africas spinners and showing composure during the middle overs But it was her spell with the ball that truly defined the final She first dismissed Sinalo Jafta then delivered a perfect yorker to remove Annerie Dercksen a moment reminiscent of her dismissal of Chamari Athapaththu in the earlier clash against Sri LankaDeepti then turned the match decisively in Indias favour removing Laura Wolvaardt and Chloe Tryon in quick succession before claiming the final wicket that sealed Indias historic triumph IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/up-police-hails-deepti-sharmas-heroics-after-indias-historic-womens-world-cup-triumph-646452.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/red-letter-day-for-indian-womens-cricket-arun-dhumal-lauds-historic-world-cup-triumph-646230.html Navi Mumbai Nov 3 IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal said that Indias maiden Womens World Cup title win is a redletter day for womens cricket in the country He compared the historic triumph to the Indian mens teams maiden World Cup title in 1983 which inspired future generations to pick up the sport Harmanpreet Kaurled India outclassed South Africa by 52 runs to claim their firstever World Cup crownIts a redletter day for Indian womens cricket What the mens team achieved in 1983 the Indian women have recreated today in Mumbai This historic triumph will give a tremendous boost to womens cricket in the country and Im confident our game will now reach new heights Dhumal told IANSChasing 299 South Africa appeared well in contention at one stage but a breakthrough from Deepti Sharma triggered a stunning collapse After she removed Annerie Dercksen the Proteas fell from 209 for 5 to 246 all out leading India to the title triumphCaptain Laura Wolvaardt 101 led from the front with a brilliant century but found little support as wickets tumbled around her Deepti emerged as Indias hero with the ball claiming an excellent 5 for 39 while Shafali Verma and Sree Charani contributed crucial wickets to seal a historic victory for IndiaEarlier India had posted 298 for 7 the secondhighest total in a Womens ODI World Cup final A strong 100run opening partnership set the platform and at 223 for 3 India looked poised for an even bigger score before South Africa fought back to keep them just under 300Shafali Verma topscored with a fluent 87 while Deepti Sharma anchored the middle overs with a composed 58 Richa Ghosh provided late impetus with a lively 34For South Africa Ayabonga Khaka impressed with figures of 3 for 58 while Nonkululeko Mlaba Nadine de Klerk and Chloe Tryon picked up a wicket each IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/red-letter-day-for-indian-womens-cricket-arun-dhumal-lauds-historic-world-cup-triumph-646230.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 01:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/telangana-andhra-cms-congratulate-indias-women-team-on-world-cup-title-win-646239.html Hyderabad Nov 3 The Chief Ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and leaders of all political parties in both the Telugu states have congratulated Indias womens cricket team on winning the World Cup Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy praised the teams brilliant performance in the final against South Africa saying they have scripted a new chapter in international cricket history and become a true inspiration for the nationAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu took to X to congratulate the Indian team The Indian Womens Cricket Team has scripted history by winning the World Cup Our daughters have made the entire nation proud Their remarkable performance tireless determination and indomitable spirit have inspired every Indian and left the world in awe Congratulations to our champions he wroteDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan termed it a historic triumph for Indian womens cricket Congratulations to the Indian Womens Cricket Team led by Captain Harmanpreet Kaur for scripting history by defeating South Africa to win the ICC Womens World Cup 2025 Every player displayed remarkable skill determination and teamwork making 140 crore Indians proud said the Jana Sena leaderSpecial appreciation to Shafali Verma for her extraordinary innings and to Deepti Sharma for her brilliant allround performance with both bat and ball This glorious victory will inspire countless young girls across the nation to dream big and pursue sports with passion and confidence he addedAndhra Pradeshs HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh also congratulated the Indian team And India are WORLD CHAMPIONS What a historic night for our women in blue Pure grit heart and excellence on display as we lift the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup defeating a topclass South Africa Special salute to Shefali Vermas blistering 87 that set the tone and Deepti Sharmas clutch all round brilliance under pressure champions temperament through and through Sree Charani from Andhra Pradesh remember her name She will reach great heights in the coming days This triumph will inspire a generation Jai Hind posted LokeshFormer Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also congratulated the Indian team The Indian womens cricket team has scripted history at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai winning the World Cup after a thrilling match The teamwork confidence and passion they have shown made the entire nation proud Its great to see that a Kadapa girl Sricharani is part of the champion team This glorious win will be remembered as a golden chapter in the history of Indian cricket This victory is an inspiration for every young Indian to dream big wrote Jagan Mohan ReddyBharat Rashtra Samithi BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the womens team made India proud Such a fabulous victory You made the country proud Keep shining amp keep inspiring girls posted KTRTelangana Jagruthi leader K Kavitha stated that Indias women in blue brought the golden honour She said Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma both delivered allround brillianceShafalis grit and Deeptis composure defined Indias triumph as every players effort contributed to this historic World Cup win said Kavitha IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/telangana-andhra-cms-congratulate-indias-women-team-on-world-cup-title-win-646239.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/naa-lega-koi-panga-rahega-sabse-upar-tiranga-women-in-blue-unveil-victory-song-after-maiden-world-cup-glory-646272.html New Delhi Nov 3 The Indian team unveiled their victory song after lifting the Womens ODI World Cup trophy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday night after defeating South Africa by 52 runs at the DY Patil Stadium India beat South Africa by 52 runs to win the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday claiming their firstever World Cup crownWe decided this four years back that we will only reveal the team song when we win the World Cup and tonights the night said Jemimah Rodrigues in a video shared by the BCCI where her teammates joined her in singing the song out loudTeam India Team India karde sabki hawa tight team India is here to fight koi na lega humko light oooooooo our future is bright saath me challenge saath me uthenge hum hain team India hum saath me jeetengeNaa lega koi panga kar denge hum danga rahega sabse upar humara tiranga Hum hain team India clap clap clap Hum hain team India clap clap clap Hum hain team Indiaaaaaaa sang the players coaches and members of the support staff in synchronisationChasing 299 South Africa seemed well placed at one point but a breakthrough by Deepti Sharma caused a dramatic collapse After she dismissed Annerie Dercksen the Proteas dropped from 209 for 5 to 246 allout allowing India to secure the titleCaptain Laura Wolvaardt 101 led from the front with a brilliant century but received little support as wickets fell around her Deepti proved to be Indias hero with the ball taking an excellent 5 for 39 while Shafali and Sree Charani contributed vital wickets to secure a historic victory for IndiaThe victory wasnt just special for captain Harmanpreet Kaur who was one of five players at the tournament to be appearing at their fifth World Cup Legends of the game Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami who dedicated their entire illustrious careers joined the current team on the field after the match to join in the celebrations in front of a parochial crowd of almost 40000 people in Navi MumbaiCaptain Harmanpreet and her deputy Smriti Mandhana showed the legendary duo the respect they deserved by handing them the trophy during the teams celebrations as the whole contingent shed tears of joy IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/naa-lega-koi-panga-rahega-sabse-upar-tiranga-women-in-blue-unveil-victory-song-after-maiden-world-cup-glory-646272.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/biggest-victory-since-2011-panesar-sings-praise-for-india-womens-maiden-wc-trophy-646273.html New Delhi Nov 3 Former England spinner Monty Panesar praised the Indian womens cricket teams firstever World Cup win calling it the biggest since 2011 when the mens team won the World Cup in India after a 28year wait India defeated South Africa by 52 runs to secure their firstever ICC Womens Cricket World Cup title at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on SundayIts absolutely brilliant to see the women win the World Cup final probably the biggest victory in the history of Indian womens cricket Its a huge moment the biggest since 2011 when the mens team won the World Cup in India Congratulations to the womens team Panesar told IANSThis is a truly monumental moment for Indian womens cricket They can now believe they can achieve anything that they can become number one And theyve certainly done just that Congratulations once again to the Indian womens team he addedDeepti Sharma and Shafali Verma starred with both bat and ball to help India achieve a hardfought victory after South Africa won the toss and chose to bowlChasing 299 South Africa seemed well placed at one point to reach the target but Deeptis breakthrough caused a dramatic collapse After she dismissed Annerie Dercksen the Proteas crumbled from 2095 to 246 all outCaptain Laura Wolvaardt 101 led from the front with a splendid century but wickets fell regularly at the other end Deepti was the outstanding performer with the ball finishing with excellent figures of 539 while Shafali Verma and Sree Charani contributed key wickets to secure a historic win for IndiaThe victory was special for captain Harmanpreet Kaur who was one of five players at the tournament to be appearing at their fifth World Cup The India skipper made her international debut at the 2009 edition of the event in Australia in a 10wicket victory over Pakistan IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/biggest-victory-since-2011-panesar-sings-praise-for-india-womens-maiden-wc-trophy-646273.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/we-made-a-collective-pledge-to-pour-our-entire-hearts-and-souls-jemimah-646296.html New Delhi Nov 3 IANS After India won the Womens ODI World Cup trophy for the first time righthanded batter Jemimah Rodrigues said the 52run win in the final over South Africa was made on a shared promise by the hosts to give their everything on the field in their defence of 2987In a raindelayed final at a packed DY Patil Stadium on Sunday India posted a formidable 2987 thanks to Shafali Vermas 87 and Deepti Sharmas brisk 58 In reply South Africa were bowled out for 246 despite a valiant 101 from captain Laura Wolvaardt with Deepti picking up a fivewicket haul and sparking celebrations across the countryWe entered the match with full awareness that South Africa posed a significant threat and were entirely capable of chasing down a target of 299 runs particularly given their history of achieving such formidable totals in highpressure situationsWithin our dressing room the focus was on maximizing this opportunity recognizing that this specific combination of players might never share the field again in exactly the same configuration We made a collective pledge to pour our entire hearts and souls into those 50 overs vowing to leave every last ounce of our effort on the ground in pursuit of victory said Jemimah on JioStarShe also felt that Lauras dismissal gave them the feeling that India was close to winning the trophy on home soil While immense credit is due to their skipper Laura Wolvaardt for her exemplary leadership throughout the tournament and her magnificent innings in the final we understood that the crucial moment arrived with her dismissal That was the defining moment of the match and we made sure to seize it turning the momentum our way to eventually clinch the titleHead coach Amol Muzumdar believes winning the trophy will be a watershed moment for womens cricket in the country It is genuinely challenging to articulate the full depth of emotions and significance surrounding this moment but I can state with absolute conviction that this remarkable group of athletes truly merits every accolade and every success that will undoubtedly follow this extraordinary triumphI have witnessed firsthand the immense dedication and relentless effort they have invested throughout this journey Securing the Womens ODI World Cup 2025 title on our home soil is without any exaggeration a definitive watershed moment that will fundamentally reshape the landscape and trajectory of Indian cricket for generations to comeIndia batter Pratika Rawal shared her emotions on supporting the team from the sidelines after an ankle injury ruled her out of the tournament To be honest sitting out and watching the match was incredibly difficult Playing on the field is much easier than being an observernbspHowever the electric atmosphere gave me goosebumps every wicket and six was met with such incredible energy It was genuinely amazing to witness that passion from the dugout she said https://dailyworld.in/cricket/we-made-a-collective-pledge-to-pour-our-entire-hearts-and-souls-jemimah-646296.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/trophy-was-won-in-the-final-but-the-hearts-in-semifinal-646299.html New Delhi Nov 3 The night India conquered the world the celebrations in Navi Mumbai were deafening but the echoes of that semifinal against Australia still refuse to fade In a watershed moment for Indian cricket the national womens team etched their name in history by winning their firstever ICC Womens World Cup title defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a pulsating final at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday nightYet ask any fan and theyll tell you the real turning point came a match earlier when India chased down an unbelievable 338 to stun Australia in the semifinalThat chase led by Jemimah Rodrigues unbeaten century was pure magic a blend of poise power and defiance Alongside skipper Harmanpreet Kaur Jemimah scripted one of Indian crickets most iconic nights taking on a mighty Australian attack with fearless strokeplay and icecool composureThe final gave us the trophy but the semifinal gave us goosebumps wrote one fan on social media Another called it the match that changed everything It was a night that blurred the line between sport and emotion a collective roar of belief that carried India all the way to gloryBy the time the final arrived India were a team transformed sharper calmer unstoppableWith disciplined bowling and inspired leadership they sealed the title and the moment womens cricket in India had long awaitedFor fans though this triumph will forever live in two frames the final that crowned them champions and the semifinal that made them unforgettableAs the tricolour soared high and the players embraced in tears of joy the moment marked not just a World Cup triumph but the dawn of a new era for Indian womens cricket IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/trophy-was-won-in-the-final-but-the-hearts-in-semifinal-646299.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/dhawan-hails-williamson-as-calm-storm-in-t20is-as-nz-great-retires-from-shorter-format-646191.html New Delhi Nov 2 Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan praised New Zealand great Kane Williamson who has announced his retirement from T20I cricket as a calm storm of the shorter format for his composed and graceful batting Williamson retires with immediate effect after playing 93 T20I matches for New Zealand and scoring more than 2500 runs in the shortest format He will continue to participate in Test and ODI cricketDhawan who was Williamsons teammate during his stay in IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad shared on X Bro KaneWilliamson what a calm storm youve been in T20Is Always admired the way you led with composure and batted with grace Wishing you happiness and success in every innings beyond this formatThe 35yearold batter who made his T20I debut in 2011 captained New Zealand on 75 occasions leading them to two ICC T20 World Cup semifinals 2016 amp 2022 and a final 2021 He retires as New Zealands secondhighest mens T20I runsscorer with 2575 runs at an average of 33 including 18 halfcenturies and a highest score of 95Its something that Ive loved being a part of for a long period of time and Im so grateful for the memories and experiences Its the right time for myself and the team It gives the team clarity for the series moving forward and ahead of their next major focus which is the T20 World Cup Theres so much T20 talent there and the next period will be important to get cricket into these guys and get them ready for the World Cup Williamson said in a statement on SundayWilliamson who drew down the curtain on his 93game T20I career months before the next T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in February was the notable absentee from the squad for the upcoming whiteball series against West Indies He will concentrate on the threeTest series in December IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/dhawan-hails-williamson-as-calm-storm-in-t20is-as-nz-great-retires-from-shorter-format-646191.html Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/3rd-t20i-david-and-stoinis-carry-australia-to-1866-against-india-646212.html Hobart Nov 2 Tim David topscored with 74 while Marcus Stoinis hit 64 as the duo powered Australia to a competitive 1866 against India in the third T20I at Bellerive Oval on Sunday After Davids explosive knock coming in 38 balls and laced with eight fours and five sixes got Australia going Stoinis ensured the momentum continued by smacking eight fours and two sixes in his 39ball stay at the creaseFor India a returning Arshdeep Singh took 335 while Varun Chakaravarthy claimed 233 Arshdeep and Jasprit Bumrah delivered a masterclass of yorkers and low full tosses conceding only 16 runs in the final two oversAustralias innings started with Travis Head swiping Arshdeep for four but he then mishit a swatpull to midoff on the very next ball Arshdeep struck again when Josh Inglis pulled straight to squareleg Promoted to number four Davids intent was obvious from the start driving and lofting Arshdeep and Jasprit Bumrah for boundariesHe then dispatched Chakaravarthy for a six and a four in the spinners first over before being given a reprieve on 20 when Washington Sundar dropped a sharp chance at point off Bumrah After lofting Bumrah for another boundary David greeted Axar Patel with two sixes the second of which was a colossal 129m hit that went on top of the stadiums roofHe then pounced on Shivam Dubes deliveries to hit a brace of boundaries before reaching a rapid halfcentury off just 23 balls by cutting the allrounder through backward point for four However Chakaravarthy shifted the momentum for India with a double strike in the ninth over dismissing Marsh and Mitchell Owen on successive ballsWhile Marsh struggling to find his rhythm mistimed a lofted shot to longoff off a slower delivery Owen lasted just one ball as Chakaravarthy bowled a slower ball that turned sharply from outside off and he went past his cut to rattle the middle stump However David retaliated by smashing the World No 1 bowler for two sixesStoinis joined the boundaryhitting party by pulling and flicking Shivam Dube for consecutive sixes But the seamer had the last laugh as David mistimed to longoff who held on to the chanceStoinis and Matthew Short hit three boundaries each to take Australia past 150 before the former received a reprieve when a low diving catch by substitute Rinku Singh was shown to have made contact with the ground Despite Stoinis falling in the final over when he flicked to Rinku at deep midwicket off Arshdeep Australia managed to cross the 180markBrief Scores Australia 1866 in 20 overs Tim David 74 Marcus Stoinis 64 Arshdeep Singh 335 Varun Chakaravarthy 233 against India IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/3rd-t20i-david-and-stoinis-carry-australia-to-1866-against-india-646212.html Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/kane-williamson-announces-retirement-from-t20is-646121.html Christchurch Nov 2 Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from T20 Internationals to focus on his ODI and Test future Williamson who drew down curtain to his 93game T20I career months before the next T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in February will miss the upcoming whiteball series against West Indies to focus on the threeTest series in December New Zealand Cricket saidWilliamson who made his T20I debut in 2011 captained the New Zealand on 75 occasions leading them to two ICC T20 World Cup semifinals 2016 amp 2022 and a final 2021The 35yearold retires as New Zealands secondhighest mens T20I runsscorer with 2575 runs at an average of 33 including 18 50s and a highest score of 95Its something that Ive loved being a part of for a long period of time and Im so grateful for the memories and experiences Williamson said in a statementIts the right time for myself and the team It gives the team clarity for the series moving forward and ahead of their next major focus which is the T20 World CupTheres so much T20 talent there and the next period will be important to get cricket into these guys and get them ready for the World CupMitch is a brilliant captain and leader hes really come into his own with this team Its now their time to push the BlackCaps forward in this format and Ill be supporting from afar he addedWilliamson who is New Zealands alltime leading runscorer said he was open minded about his ODI and Test future with his immediate focus preparing for the three Test series against West Indies which starts in Christchurch on December 2Ive got such deep care for this team The BLACKCAPS is a special place and one you want to give yourself to and get the most out of yourself for Its a journey and a pursuit and thats what I love about the international game and this environmentIll continue to keep the lines of communication open with Rob and NZC who have given me a huge amount of support throughout he saidNew Zealand Cricket CEO Scott Weenink said he respected Williamsons decision and saluted his contributions to the T20 teamKanes performances as a player and his service as captain of the T20 side have been nothing short of immenseHis knock of 85 in the T20 World Cup final was one of the more special T20I innings played by a New Zealander albeit in a losing courseThe T20 team experienced great consistency and success under Kanes watch and he certainly leaves the team in good health said WeeninkWeenink said Williamson had earned the right to decide how he finished his ODI and Test careersWeve made it clear to Kane he has our full support as he reaches the back end of his illustrious career he addedHe will continue to play T20 franchise cricket IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/kane-williamson-announces-retirement-from-t20is-646121.html Sun, 02 Nov 2025 09:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/punjab-fc-rope-in-nigerian-striker-nsungusi-effiong-646021.html Bambolim Goa Nov 1 Punjab FC have significantly bolstered attacking options with the signing of Nigerian centreforward Nsungusi Jnr Effiong on Saturday The 25yearold who joins the squad directly in Goa for the AIFF Super Cup 2025 has penned a oneyear contract after his last stint with Romanian side FC UTA Arad The acquisition of the 64 tall striker provides immediate firepower and experience to the frontline as Punjab FC aims for more success this season Effiong brings a diverse European and Central Asian pedigree to IndiaEffiong began his career with International Allies in Ghana before moving to Europe He spent three seasons with Danish club HB Koge initially on loan where he made 58 appearances and scored 11 goalsThe forward then gained experience in Central Asian leagues first being loaned to FC Atyrau in the Kazakhstan Premier League for the 2023 season where he netted seven goals in 25 appearances Most recently he played for Neftchi Fergana in the Uzbekistan Super League during the 202425 season contributing another seven goals in 24 matchesEffiong expressed his intent to make an immediate impact at Punjab FC Joining Punjab FC is about winning and making a statement Ive come here to bring a new level of attacking threat I thrive on pressure and I cant wait to play in front of the fans who expect nothing less than maximum effort Get ready for goals as Im here to make a real impact on this teams fortunes he said in a statementSpeaking on the new acquisition Nikolaos Topoliatis Technical Director of Punjab FC said Weve secured a player who meets all our criteria in Effiong This wasnt a rushed decision it was a carefully planned move to secure a proven goal scorer with extensive experience He adds genuine quality to the frontline and we are completely confident he will immediately raise our performance level and help us achieve the balance we needEffiongs signing marks a strong statement of intent from Punjab FC as they look to make a deep run in the AIFF Super Cup 2025 His blend of size experience and continental exposure is expected to dramatically enhance the teams attacking edgeThe 25yearold joins the squad immediately in Goa and is available for selection as the Shers continue their hunt for silverware All eyes will be on the Nigerian forward to see how quickly he integrates and begins delivering on his promise of high energy commitment and goals IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/punjab-fc-rope-in-nigerian-striker-nsungusi-effiong-646021.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 15:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-dont-think-there-will-be-bigger-motivation-than-playing-a-final-says-harmanpreet-646108.html Navi Mumbai Nov 1 The Indian womens team did not train after its emotionally draining semifinal victory over top favourite and multipletime champions Australia They held nets on Saturday but with the country still to come out of the hangover from that exhilarating victory the players could be feeling mentally drained by the euphoria going into Sundays final against South Africa The Proteas had stunned former champions England in Guwahati in the first semifinal and had an extra day to prepare for their maiden summit clash in the 50over World CupBut India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said her team will not be mentally drained and lack any motivation because playing the final is motivation in itself She said the entire team is fully charged up again and raring to take on the Proteas women in the finalWell I think when you are at a stage like this playing the final match of the World Cup I dont think there can be a bigger motivation than this The entire team is fully charged up They are standing with each other and are giving each other prayers and blessings I think that shows how much this team is with each other and how ready we are for this match Now its only about giving your best strategy and everything said Harmanpreet Kaur in the prematch press conference on SaturdayShe said the team will not be under extra pressure as they have prepared for this day for the last two yearsIts not that we have reached the final and we have to do all this today We have been doing this for the last two years Knowing that India is going to host the World Cup and what conditions are going to be there So we have prepared all that from the beginning Now its only about giving your 100 and being there for the team said Harmanpreet KaurThe captain said India has lost in the final in 2005 and 2017 and said maybe Sunday will be special for themWe know how it feels to lose but we are really looking forward to seeing how it feels after we win Hopefully tomorrow will be special for us We will give our best and play our best cricket We have worked very hard so far Its only about getting everything tomorrow for the team said Harman who is playing her fifth World CupThe 36yearold said they will reveal the combination for the final only at the time of the tossWe will reveal it before the match only I dont think Im even allowed to say it But yeah I mean whoever has got the opportunity they have done their best So thats the biggest thing for us Because whoever has the opportunity they are coming up with their best performances So I think what can be a bigger thing for us than this she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-dont-think-there-will-be-bigger-motivation-than-playing-a-final-says-harmanpreet-646108.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 23:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/india-vs-sa-kohli-rohit-set-for-odi-return-at-home-or-farewell-645689.html New Delhi Oct 30 The buzz around Indian cricket is building once again this time over the possible return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to international action on home soil While theres no official confirmation yet sources close to the BCCI suggest that both senior pros are in contention for selection in Indias upcoming ODI series against South Africa starting November 30 2025 in Ranchi If picked it would mark their first home assignment since the duo announced their decision to focus solely on the 50over game However whispers in the cricketing circle suggest that the South Africa series could also be their farewell to ODI cricket though as always only the selection committee knows for sure Until any official word is put out speculation continues on social mediaBoth Kohli and Rohit last featured in the ODI series against Australia where India lost 12 While Kohli found form only in the final game of the threematch series Rohit impressed with composed knocks in two games Their partnership in the series decider which India won comfortably reminded fans of the poise and authority the duo still bring to the creaseAccording to insiders discussions within the selection committee are ongoing The management is keen to test younger faces ahead of the 2027 World Cup yet theres a strong argument for recalling experienced campaigners like Rohit and Kohli to stabilise the batting order and mentor emerging talentsThe home ODIs against South Africa will be Indias final oneday assignment of 2025 making it a crucial opportunity to experiment with combinations before a busy calendar in 2026 With India still working to strengthen its middle order and build reliable bench depth the experience of Kohli and Rohit could prove invaluable both tactically and psychologicallyThe final squad announcement is expected later in November and all eyes will be on whether Indias two modern greats make the cut or prepare for one last dance in the blue IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/india-vs-sa-kohli-rohit-set-for-odi-return-at-home-or-farewell-645689.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jem-of-the-game-how-rodrigues-lit-up-the-night-and-lifted-indian-womens-cricket-645698.html New Delhi Oct 31 On a night when doubt lingered and hope flickered the Indian womens team turned dreams into headlines Jemimah Rodrigues chased not just runs but respect power and a new chapter for Indian cricket Alongside her stood skipper Harmanpreet Kaur the heartbeat of Indias middle order whose calm leadership and commanding 89 built the foundation for one of the most remarkable chases in World Cup historyAt the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday India hunted down Australias towering 338 with five wickets and nine balls to spare a victory that will be remembered as a defining moment in Indian womens cricketRodrigues was brilliance personified remaining unbeaten on 127 an innings of pure class grit and grace Together with her captain she forged a 167run partnership that silenced the reigning champions and electrified the packed Mumbai crowdThis victory will take Indian womens cricket to the next level The girls have shown remarkable character and consistency said a senior BCCI official crediting the boards continued support and ICC Chairman Jay Shahs steadfast belief in the womens gameWhen Australias 338 went up on the board many Indian fans feared the worst But Jemimah and Harmanpreet had other plans Rodrigues drove cut and swept with exquisite timing while Harmanpreets calculated aggression kept the run rate steady By the 30th over India were 1892 matching Australias tempo and turning hope into momentumHarmanpreets 88ball 89 ended when she mistimed a pull to Ashleigh Gardner but Jemimah stood tall unflinching and unbroken Her maiden World Cup century crafted off 115 balls was not just a personal milestone it was a statement of belief and belongingWith Richa Ghoshs fiery 26 off 16 balls and Jemimahs unwavering composure India reached 3415 in 483 overs sealing a stunning fivewicket win to dethrone the mighty Australians and book a place in the World Cup final against South AfricaThis wasnt merely about chasing 339 runs it was about chasing belief equality and recognition Under the guidance of the BCCI and the vision of Jay Shah Indias women have become more than competitors theyve become conquerors IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jem-of-the-game-how-rodrigues-lit-up-the-night-and-lifted-indian-womens-cricket-645698.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/nzs-kristen-clarke-gets-maiden-odi-call-up-to-replace-injured-matt-henry-645783.html Wellington Oct 31 New Zealand have handed a maiden ODI callup to pacer Kristian Clarke as a replacement for the injured Matt Henry The 24yearold Clarke will join the ODI squad at training in Wellington on Friday with injured Henry returning home to Christchurch after failing to recover from the left calf strain that ruled him out of Wednesdays second Chemist Warehouse ODI against England in Hamilton New Zealand Cricket saidClarke joins the ODI squad in good form having notched his maiden domestic century unbeaten 107ball 100 not out and claimed 357 in the Ford Trophy on Thursday to help his side down the Central Stags in New PlymouthClarke first emerged as a player to watch when he starred for New Zealand with bat and ball at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 in South AfricaSince debuting for Northern Districts in 2022 he has played 75 first class games across the three formats and toured with New Zealand A to Bangladesh earlier this yearIn a domestic career Clarke has 332 runs at an average of 2213 and 52 wickets at an average of 2655 in 31 List A games He has also played 25 first class games and 19 T20sEarlier Blair Tickner who has 16 ODI wickets from 13 games and last played for the side in 2023 was added to the BlackCaps squad ahead of the second ODI in Hamilton as a replacement for Kyle Jamieson who was ruled out of the series with a stiff left sideNew Zealand have already pocketed the ODI series against England having won the first two ODIs in Mount Maunganui and in Hamilton The third and final ODI against England is a daynight match at Sky Stadium on Saturday IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/nzs-kristen-clarke-gets-maiden-odi-call-up-to-replace-injured-matt-henry-645783.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/2nd-t20i-marshs-46-gives-australia-four-wicket-win-over-india-take-1-0-series-lead-645880.html Melbourne Oct 31 Skipper Mitchell Marsh hit a brisk 46 as Australia secured a fourwicket win over India in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday and took a 10 lead in the fivematch series Travis Heads 28 provided early impetus along with Marshs knock ensuring that the hosts reached home with 40 balls remaining The duos early stand ensured Australia never looked in trouble to chase 126 despite a few wickets falling at the fag end Indias bowlers did manage to inject some late drama into the contest but it was too little too lateJosh Hazlewood was the standout performer with the ball delivering a decisive opening spell that dismantled Indias top order His figures of 313 laid the foundation for Australias win with the rest of the bowling unit offering solid support to restrict India to 125 in 184 overs despite Abhishek Sharma topscoring with 68Australias chase was aided early by an uncharacteristically expensive over from Jasprit Bumrah as he conceded 18 runs in the third over That released early pressure and handed momentum to the hosts Harshit Ranas noball and being hit for two sixes added to Indias woes as 20 runs came off the fourth overCaptain Suryakumar Yadav was forced to turn to his spinbowling options and Varun Chakaravarthy provided India with their first breakthrough dismissing a rollicking Head courtesy of a sensational boundary catch from Tilak Varma who tossed the ball in the air went out and then came back in to complete the catchMarsh continued to lead Australias charge by punishing anything in the goodlength zone with powerful strokes through the leg side off Kuldeep and Chakaravarthy India did manage to remove Marsh for 46 off 26 balls in the eighth over when Kuldeeps wide and full delivery forced him to hole out to longoff Ironically the over also turned out to be Kuldeeps most expensive in T20Is leaking 20 runsChakaravarthy struck again to dismiss Tim David who pushed forward with hard hands and could only offer a return catch back to the spinner Kuldeep came back to trap Josh Inglis lbw with a quicker delivery while Mitchell Owen nicked behind off Bumrah who castled Matthew Short for a duck Despite the late wobble Marcus Stoinis ensured that Australia managed to get over the line and go into the lead in the seriesBrief Scores India 12510 in 184 overs Abhishek Sharma 68 Harshit Rana 35 Josh Hazlewood 313 Nathan Ellis 221 lost to Australia 1266 in 132 overs Mitchell Marsh 46 Travis Head 28 Varun Chakaravarthy 223 Kuldeep Yadav 245 by four wickets IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/2nd-t20i-marshs-46-gives-australia-four-wicket-win-over-india-take-1-0-series-lead-645880.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/the-hundred-to-introduce-first-player-auction-in-march-2026-645882.html London Oct 31 The Hundred will host its first player auction in March 2026 as several changes are implemented to the player selection model and salaries ahead of the competitions sixth year The changes have come through The Hundred Playing Working Group which is comprised of representatives from all eight teams the PCA and the ECB and have been agreed by The Hundred Board the organisers said on Friday In addition to the shift to an auction squads will be made up of between 16 and 18 players with four overseas players permitted There will be a salary cap in place along with a salary collar a minimum amount teams must spendWhile minimum salaries will be in place there will no longer be specific salaries set with teams deciding how much they are willing to bid at the auction Multiyear contracts will also be introducedThe overall salary pot in The Hundred Mens Competition will increase 45 for the 2026 season rising to GBP 205 million per team The overall salary pot in The Hundred Womens Competition will increase 100 for the 2026 season rising to GBP 880000 per teamThe increase to the salary pot in The Hundred Womens Competition will also see the base price salaries for the lowestpaid player increase considerably to GBP 15000 up by 50Teams are allowed up to four preauction signings from midNovember to the end of January A maximum of three of these can be direct signings and must be overseas or England centrally contracted players A minimum of one will be a retention which can be any player England centrally contracted overseas or domesticWithin the four preauction signings teams can sign up to two England centrally contracted players and up to two overseas players There will be no right to match this seasonTeams will have specific amounts of money taken from their final salary pot ahead of the auction depending on how many of their four direct signings or retentions they use To balance flexibility with fairness a tiered cumulative cap model similar to the model used in the IPL will be in placeThe cumulative preauction deduction per team is as followsMens competition GBP 350000 1 signing GBP 650000 2 players GBP 850000 3 players GBP 950000 4 playersWomens competition GBP 130000 1 signing GBP 240000 2 players GBP 310000 3 players GBP 360000 4 playersThe Wildcard Draft will remain in place allowing teams in the Mens and Womens Competitions to reward strong domestic form by finalising their squads with two final selections in JuneSpeaking on the massive changes Vikram Banerjee Managing Director of The Hundred said This is a hugely exciting time for The Hundred These changes will help us make the competition even better ensuring we get the best players in the world and improving the standard of cricket and level of entertainment further againWorking alongside our new partners weve been exploring how we can take The Hundred forward and weve decided that moving to an auction will allow us to improve the competition For a competition that has always been proud to innovate were delighted to be holding the first auction in major UK sportIn making this decision we have stuck to three key principles i ensuring The Hundred attracts the best players in the world ii maintaining a competitive balance between the squads iii guaranteeing whatever changes we make work across the mens and womens gamesThe decision to increase the mens salary pot by 45 per cent has been taken because market forces in the mens game necessitate a more significant uplift to ensure were able to attract the best players in the worldThe salary pot for the womens competition in the first year of The Hundred was GBP 120000 with the topearning players earning GBP 15000 the pot has risen for the third year in a row With the pot now GBP 880000 topearning players are set to earn in the region of GBP 130000 as well as a significant increase in salaries for those at the base price Salaries in The Hundred womens competition are very competitive and they compare favourably with other franchise cricket competitions and across the landscape of womens sport he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/the-hundred-to-introduce-first-player-auction-in-march-2026-645882.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/michael-klinger-joins-welsh-fire-womens-as-head-coach-for-2026-hundred-season-645648.html Cardiff Oct 30 Former Australia batter Michael Klinger has been appointed as the head coach of Welsh Fire womens team for the 2026 Hundred season His appointment is part of an agreement that also sees him take charge of recruitment across both the franchises teams Klinger 45 joins on a twoyear contract following his stint as head coach of Manchester Originals womens team during the 2025 campaign He will continue to serve as director of cricket at Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket MLC balancing responsibilities in the United Kingdom and United States of America USAIm thrilled to be taking on an expanded role with Welsh Fire leading list management for both the mens and womens teams alongside being head coach of the womens side said Klinger in a statement by the side on ThursdayGareth Breese who was Welsh Fire womens head coach in the last season will remain part of the coaching setup as assistant coach under Klinger Mike Hussey the former Australia lefthanded batter will continue as head coach of the mens teamWelsh Fire had finished at the bottom of the points table in 2025 Hundred womens season Id like to thank Manchester Originals for the opportunity to work with them last year It was a fantastic and rewarding experience for which Im very gratefulThis new role allows me to combine coaching with a broader strategic focus and to continue strengthening my connections with the Washington Freedom organisation as well as with the current management and coaches at Welsh Fire added KlingerKlinger had been an assistant coach for Sydney Thunder in Womens Big Bash League WBBL and was in the support staff of Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League BBL He also serves as the head coach of Gujarat Giants GG in the Womens Premier League WPL IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/michael-klinger-joins-welsh-fire-womens-as-head-coach-for-2026-hundred-season-645648.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/unadkat-to-feature-for-sussex-in-last-eight-rounds-of-county-matches-645666.html New Delhi Oct 30 Indias leftarm fastbowler Jaydev Unadkat will be turning out for Sussex in the last eight rounds of the 2026 County Championship season said the club on Thursday The deal will mark the third successive stint Unadkat will be turning out for Sussex in redball cricket Unadkat has played four Tests eight ODIs and ten Tests for India and has picked 26 international wickets so far He last played for India on the whiteball tour of West Indies in 2023Sussex Cricket is thrilled to announce that Indian Test bowler Jaydev Unadkat will return to the club for the final eight rounds of the 2026 County Championship season This marks the third consecutive year Unadkat will bolster Sussexs bowling attack during the crucial phase of the competition said the club in its statement on ThursdayUnadkat has produced impactful performances for Sussex in redball games In 2023 he played three matches and picked 11 wickets at an average of 242 including a standout spell of 694 against LeicestershireHis return in 2024 saw him claim 22 wickets at an average of 144 across five matches as he significantly contributed to Sussexs Division Two title victory In 2025 Unadkat continued his fine form by taking 16 wickets at an average of 1725Notably he delivered a matchwinning performance against Worcestershire by claiming seven wickets in the match held in Worcester Unadkat is currently leading Saurashtra in the 202526 Ranji Trophy season and has picked seven wickets so far in two home games held in RajkotHe will be next seen in action when Saurashtra the twotime Ranji Trophy champions take on Maharashtra in an away Elite Group B game at Golf Club Ground in Nashik from November 14 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/unadkat-to-feature-for-sussex-in-last-eight-rounds-of-county-matches-645666.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-awesome-to-get-a-ton-but-happier-to-help-team-past-300-says-litchfield-645667.html Navi Mumbai Oct 30 If not Healy Phoebe will get you That seems to be the case for the seventime 50over world champions Australia at the ICC Womens ODI World Cup especially when it comes to matches with India Skipper Alyssa Healy hammered a sensational century 142 off 107 balls when the two sides met in the group stage as Australia won by seven wickets at the ACAVDCA International Cricket Stadium in VisakhapatnamIn the second semifinal on Thursday though Healy was sent packing for just five runs Litchfield stepped up to torment the Indians powering her way to a brilliant 119 off 93 balls to lay the foundation for Australias mammoth 338 all out in 495 oversLitchfield was aggressive from the start slicing driving pulling and reversing against an Indian bowling attack that struggled to impose itself in overcast and humid conditions She raised 155 runs for the second wicket with Ellyse Perry 77 paving the path for the defending champions to storm into their eighth final in 50over cricketLitchfield was elated to reach the personal milestone but was also happy to have helped the team post a 300plus score and given them a good chance of joining South Africa in the finalIt was awesome for the personal milestone from the team perspective nice to get over 300 and put a competitive total on the board she told the official broadcaster in the midinnings break on ThursdayShe said they assessed the conditions and managed to take down the spinners when they came to bowlJust assessing the wicket taking down the spinners when they bowled into my areas Credit also to Pez Ellyse Perry to keep me going Full team effort to get to 338 said LitchfieldThe 22yearold lefthanded batter used the switch hitreverse hit merrily against the Indian spinnerI usually hit there because the fielders are not thereThough she said they would have readily taken the score of 338 at the start of their innings Litchfield felt they could have got a few more runs towards the endWe would have taken that at the start out there But probably left a few runs out there she added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-awesome-to-get-a-ton-but-happier-to-help-team-past-300-says-litchfield-645667.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/aus-vs-ind-team-india-arrives-in-melbourne-ahead-of-2nd-t20i-645548.html Melbourne Oct 30 Ahead of the second T20I against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground MCG the Indian team arrived here on Thursday The Suryakumar Yadavled team will aim to take an early lead in the fivematch series after the first T20I was abandoned due to rain in Canberra on WednesdayMeanwhile the Indian team will be riding high on the confidence with the captain finding form with the bat In the washedout encounter Suryakumar played an unbeaten knock of 39 while opener Shubman Gill remained not out on 37 before rain interrupted the proceedingsAfter winning the toss Australia opted to bowl first and Abhishek Sharma gave India a quick start hitting the boundary three times in the first two overs At the other end Shubman Gill also found his rhythm with a couple of boundaries off Nathan Ellis before the pacer responded with a clever slower ball to dismiss AbhishekSuryakumar Yadav then announced his arrival with a trademark flick for six but rain interrupted play shortly after When the match resumed the contest was reduced to 18 overs per side After a quiet period both Gill and Suryakumar shifted gears with the Indian captain in particular regaining form after a lean patchGill hit a slog sweep off Matthew Kuhnemann while Suryakumar faced Ellis for backtoback boundaries and a six With India at 97 for 1 in 94 overs they appeared poised for a strong finish before rain returned this time halting the match prematurely The second game is scheduled for Friday at the Melbourne Cricket GroundEarlier India lost the threematch ODI series 21 with whiteball greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to form after early setbacks on the tour IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/aus-vs-ind-team-india-arrives-in-melbourne-ahead-of-2nd-t20i-645548.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/we-will-see-a-big-suryakumar-yadav-knock-in-melbourne-varun-aaron-645583.html New Delhi Oct 30 Former pacer Varun Aaron backed the Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav to play a big knock for the touring party in the second T20I against Australia in Melbourne on Friday Suryakumar arrived in Australia with concerns about his form but he silenced his critics with a fine knock of 39 not out in the washedout series opener in Canberra He was also involved in a 62run secondwicket partnership with Shubman Gill who scored 37 not out before rain made an unwanted arrivalThis innings of 39 in the first T20I against the Aussies will greatly boost his confidence Weve seen with legends like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma that even after scoring 15000 ODI runs a brief lean patch can make you doubt your ability to find boundariesSuryakumar averaging just 11 this year with the bat before this knock batted true to his character That first six against Josh Hazlewood was a statement because after being beaten on the previous ball most batters would turn cautious but he responded with a phenomenal six Aaron said on JioStars Cricket LiveThough rain interrupted what could have been a substantial score his approach after Nathan Ellis over showcased his matchwinning intent and it was great to see SKY get back in his groove with the bat because he was the number oneranked batter in T20 international cricket for a long timeWhen someone of his calibre does not get runs people start raising questions immediately so this knock was a good way for him to slightly silence his critics Hopefully we see a big Suryakumar Yadav knock in the second T20I in Melbourne he addedNot only was Suryakumar fluent with his bat India vicecaptain Shubman Gill also regained form in the rainaffected encounterWhat makes Shubmans attacking gameplay so remarkably effective is the fundamental consistency of his technique which remains largely unchanged across different formats of the game We previously witnessed how his dedicated preparation and intense practice sessions ahead of the England Test series directly translated into significant performances and in the contemporary cricket landscape transitioning from oneday cricket to the T20 format should present minimal difficulty for a player of his calibreHis batting resembled the smooth powerful operation of a Rolls Royce engine effortlessly elegant while maintaining an impressive 185 strikerate While numerous international cricketers resort to forceful shots by stepping out and attempting to clear midwicket Shubman demonstrates his exceptional class by simply placing the ball into gaps with impeccable timing and placement making the entire process look remarkably natural and effortless the former pacer saidThe second T20I of the fivematch series will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/we-will-see-a-big-suryakumar-yadav-knock-in-melbourne-varun-aaron-645583.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/gone-far-too-young-global-cricket-fraternity-mourns-aussie-teen-cricketers-sudden-death-645585.html New Delhi Oct 30 The global cricket fraternity has been stunned by the sudden death of a 17yearold Australian cricketer Ben Austin in a training accident Austin was facing balls in the nets ahead of a T20 match when he was struck in the neck by a ball during training at Ferntree Gully in front of his teammates He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition by advanced life support and intensive care paramedics on Tuesday After battling for life for a day he died on WednesdayMourning the loss of a young talent Indian Premier League franchises Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders expressed their condolences while the West Australian Cricket Association stated that players are wearing black armbands as a tribute to the teen cricketer on Day 3 of their Sheffield Shield match against South AustraliaFlowers bats and shirts were left at the nets for young Ben Austin at Ferntree Gully CCCricket like life can be heartbreakingly unpredictable Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time CSK shared on X All of us at KKR are deeply saddened by the loss of young Ben Austin Our love and prayers are with his family friends teammates and the Australian cricket community during this difficult time added KKRBlack armbands today for Ben Austin Thoughts with his family and friends WACA said in an X postFormer England cricketer Kevin Pietersen said Horrific news of a young 17yearold boy who got struck by a cricket ball in the nets yesterday in Melbourne and sadly passed away Thoughts with all his family and friends Cricket familyGone Too Soon Ben Austin To his family friends teammates and the entire Cricket Australia community we stand with you in this unimaginable moment of grief Lucknow Super Giants sharedFormer England captain Michael Vaughan said RIP Ben Austin Gone far too young Thoughts are with all his family and close friendsCricket New South Wales said It joins the wider cricket community in mourning the loss of Ben Austin and extend our deepest sympathies to his family friends and Ferntree Gully Cricket ClubThe Big Bash League club Sydney Sixers said Were heartbroken to hear of Ben Austins passing Our thoughts are with his family friends and everyone at Ferntree Gully Cricket ClubThe passing of young Melbourne cricketer Ben Austin has left us heartbroken Our thoughts are with his loved ones his teammates at Ferntree Gully Mulgrave and Eildon Park cricket clubs and the entire cricket community Rest easy Ben said Melbourne RenegadesMoreover Ferntree Gully Cricket Club in conjunction with the Waverley Park Hawks Junior Football Club have set up a gofundme to help the family of our mate Ben Austin IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/gone-far-too-young-global-cricket-fraternity-mourns-aussie-teen-cricketers-sudden-death-645585.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/shreyas-iyer-out-of-icu-stable-after-spleen-injury-in-sydney-odi-sources-645162.html Sydney Oct 28 Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit ICU and is now in stable condition after sustaining a spleen laceration during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground Sources confirmed to IANS that the team management remains in close contact with him and is keeping a constant watch on his recovery The injury which was initially believed to be a rib cage issue turned out to be more serious than first thought prompting Iyers admission to the ICU in a Sydney hospital He has since shown good signs of recovery and his family is expected to travel to Australia soon to be by his sideA spleen laceration occurs when the spleen a soft bloodrich organ located beneath the rib cage on the upper left side of the abdomen is torn or ruptured Given the organs role in filtering blood such injuries can lead to significant internal bleeding requiring immediate and careful medical attentionEarlier the Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI confirmed that Iyer sustained an impact injury to his left lower rib cage while fielding in the third ODI on October 25Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen He is under treatment medically stable and recovering well The BCCI Medical Team in consultation with specialists in Sydney and India is closely monitoring his injury status The Indian Team doctor will remain in Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his daytoday progress the board Had statedIyer who suffered the injury while taking the catch of Australia wicketkeeperbatter Alex Carry was immediately taken to hospital for further evaluation and has been admitted there in the ICUThe incident occurred in the 33rd over of Australias innings Carey miscued a short ball from seambowling allrounder Harshit Rana Stationed at backward point Iyer sprinted back with the ball swirling overhead and launched himself full length to complete a tumbling catch near deep third manWith Iyer responding positively to treatment both the team management and fans are optimistic about his full recovery in the coming weeks IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/shreyas-iyer-out-of-icu-stable-after-spleen-injury-in-sydney-odi-sources-645162.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/im-probably-going-to-get-squeezed-out-says-beau-webster-on-his-ashes-chances-645285.html New Delhi Oct 28 Australia allrounder Beau Webster acknowledged that he might be left out of Australias XI for the first Ashes Test depending on the batting lineup However he believes he can still contribute to the series if given a chance Australia will be in a mix to select an XI for their first Ashes Test starting November 19 in Perth With skipper Pat Cummins being ruled out due to a back injury the team management will have to put in a lot of thought before finalising a playing XIWeve obviously got a potential hole around the top of the order there and see who fills that If they see me as a pure middleorder then Im probably going to get squeezed out That is what it isI hope Im still in the conversation certainly as a batter only and if not if its just the makeup of the team Ill plug the way back in firstclass cricket Theres a lot of Test cricket coming up in the next two years I hope Ill be thereabouts Webster was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfoWebster further stated that while it felt reassuring to hear George Bailey guarantee his place for the Ashes opener he wasnt given the same assuranceId obviously love to be in the XI I think Ive got a lot to contribute there and especially in this Ashes series I feel like Im playing the best cricket of my life at the moment So I certainly want to be there Sometimes its the makeup of the team and the balance and the overs and who bats where It feels like this series has probably got more questions over that than any beforeWebster mentioned that the time off the field was beneficial for mental refreshment and allowed him to do strength training in the gym after spending almost a whole winter playing for Australia and Warwickshire in the county championshipI think theres some benefits no doubt I think looking back I did play a lot of cricket in England and thats by choice I play my best cricket when Im constantly playing To have a threeweek gap there it was nice to get back in the gym and do some running and probably freshen the body up physically ready to go for a big summer he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/im-probably-going-to-get-squeezed-out-says-beau-webster-on-his-ashes-chances-645285.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/new-format-fresh-energy-suryakumar-yadavs-india-look-to-bounce-back-in-t20is-645077.html New Delhi Oct 27 A new format brings new hope As the afternoon sun shone over Manuka Oval in Canberra Suryakumar Yadavs men began their T20 preparations with renewed energy and purpose Having stumbled in the ODI series India now eye redemption as they switch gears for the fivematch T20I series against Australia beginning Wednesday The training session reflected a mix of intensity and calm Players were seen going through running and stretching drills finetuning their movements and coordination Head coach Gautam Gambhir kept a close watch on proceedings offering tactical insights and ensuring every player stayed focused on the task aheadWhile the ODI defeat exposed areas to address the shorter format gives this young Indian side a clean slate and a chance to reassert their flair The Suryakumarled squad featuring a blend of fresh faces and proven performers will look to set the tone early in what promises to be an exciting contestFor Australia under Mitchell Marshs leadership the aim will be to build on their ODI success and carry that confidence into the T20s With both teams viewing this series as a crucial preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 the upcoming matches could define key strategies and player roles in the months aheadIndias T20 identity has always been built on fearless cricket and under new leadership that spark seems ready to reignite Canberra could just be the beginning of something specialAll five T20Is will begin at 145 PM IST with the toss scheduled 30 minutes prior to the startSquadsIndia Suryakumar Yadav captain Shubman Gill vicecaptain Abhishek Sharma Tilak Varma Nitish Kumar Reddy Shivam Dube Axar Patel Jitesh Sharma Varun Chakravarthy Jasprit Bumrah Arshdeep Singh Kuldeep Yadav Harshit Rana Sanju Samson Rinku Singh Washington SundarAustralia Mitchell Marsh captain Sean Abbott Xavier Bartlett Mahli Beardman Tim David Ben Dwarshuis Nathan Ellis Josh Hazlewood Travis Head Josh Inglis Matthew Kuhnemann Glenn Maxwell Mitchell Owen Josh Philippe Matthew Short Marcus Stoinis Adam Zampa IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/new-format-fresh-energy-suryakumar-yadavs-india-look-to-bounce-back-in-t20is-645077.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/cummins-ruled-out-first-ashes-test-smith-to-lead-australia-in-opener-645094.html Canberra Oct 27 Pat Cummins has been formally ruled out of the series opener against England in Perth with exskipper Steve Smith set to captain Australia in the series opener scheduled from November 21 Cummins who had indicated he would like to have been back with bowling at least four weeks out from his return has not yet resumed bowling as he continues to recover from the back stress injury he suffered in the tour to the Caribbean back in JuneSmith who has led Australia in 40 Test matches in his career last donned the captains hat for Australia in February this year in a 20 series win in Sri LankaAndrew McDonald is hopeful the 32yearold pacer will be right for the second Test in Brisbane under lights beginning December 4Weve grappled with it for a little while McDonald told reporters in Canberra The nature of the injury is that you never know and youre sort of taking it a day by dayWeve run out of time We flagged this a week or so ago that it will take fourplus weeks to get him up and running Weve run out of time unfortunately but really optimistic and hopeful for the second Test matchHell be back bowling this week and thats a huge step That was the big variable that we wanted to add in Were on the journey to that that second Test match and very hopeful that that will be a positive outcomeMcDonald also said that Cummins will travel to the Perth with the Test squad next month Patty will be around the group as well hell come to Perth and itll almost be one of those things where youll see him and itll almost be a question of Why isnt he playing in Perth Thats where we think hell be placed by that that stage said the coachMcDonald further admitted that Scott Boland who averages 1263 with the ball at home shapes as the likely replacement in the bowling attack for Perth in Cummins absenceLosing your captains not ideal but when you talk about Scott Boland being the potential replacement its not a bad position to be in said McDonaldIdeally we want the captain available for stability and decision making But Steve Smith will slide into that position he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/cummins-ruled-out-first-ashes-test-smith-to-lead-australia-in-opener-645094.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/travis-heads-re-signs-with-adelaide-strikers-645104.html Adelaide Oct 27 Travis Head has signed on for another year with Adelaide Strikers for the 14th straight Big Bash League BBL season The 31yearold hasnt played for his hometown club in the past two seasons due to his international commitments but the backend of this summers BBL campaign shapes as a perfect lead in to next years T20 World Cup where Head will be key to Australias hopesPending his fitness and workload management following five Ashes Tests the destructive lefthander could be available for the Strikers final three or four regular season fixtures and finals if they qualifyHead has established himself as one of the most destructive batsmen in world cricket scoring runs at rapid rates in both franchise and international cricketThe 31yearold is currently the highest ranked Australian batter in the T20 International rankings sitting sixth overallThe left handers name is etched in BBL history smacking an unbeaten 53ball century in season 5 New Years Eve match including nine sixes three of which came in the last over His talents were also on show last year in the IPL when he smacked a 39ball century for the Sunrisers HyderabadIts great to add another year on It was a very easy decision to stay in Adelaide Weve had some awesome years at the Strikers so Im looking forward to contributing depending on what my availability is like over the summer Head saidIt makes it so easy to sign on because Adelaide Oval is the best ground in Australia and were really well supported by the best fans he addedHead last played for the Strikers in January 2023 but spoke last summer of his desire to remain involved with the club despite his increasingly heavy international scheduleHeads resigning comes after the Strikers secured the signatures of fellow master blaster Chris Lynn quick Hasan Ali and explosive allrounder Jamie OvertonStrikers coach Tim Paine said Heads experience will be useful for the side despite his limited presenceWere thrilled to welcome Travis back to the Strikers not only for his explosive batting but for the energy leadership and experience he adds to the group coach Paine saidWe understand Trav has a busy international schedule but were really looking forward to welcoming him back into the side after the AshesThe marquee signings come in addition to the emerging trio of Liam Scott Jason Sangha and Mackenzie Harvey IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/travis-heads-re-signs-with-adelaide-strikers-645104.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/travis-head-re-signs-with-adelaide-strikers-645109.html Adelaide Oct 27 Travis Head has signed on for another year with Adelaide Strikers for the 14th straight Big Bash League BBL season The 31yearold hasnt played for his hometown club in the past two seasons due to his international commitments but the backend of this summers BBL campaign shapes as a perfect lead in to next years T20 World Cup where Head will be key to Australias hopesPending his fitness and workload management following five Ashes Tests the destructive lefthander could be available for the Strikers final three or four regular season fixtures and finals if they qualifyHead has established himself as one of the most destructive batsmen in world cricket scoring runs at rapid rates in both franchise and international cricketThe 31yearold is currently the highest ranked Australian batter in the T20 International rankings sitting sixth overallThe left handers name is etched in BBL history smacking an unbeaten 53ball century in season 5 New Years Eve match including nine sixes three of which came in the last over His talents were also on show last year in the IPL when he smacked a 39ball century for the Sunrisers HyderabadIts great to add another year on It was a very easy decision to stay in Adelaide Weve had some awesome years at the Strikers so Im looking forward to contributing depending on what my availability is like over the summer Head saidIt makes it so easy to sign on because Adelaide Oval is the best ground in Australia and were really well supported by the best fans he addedHead last played for the Strikers in January 2023 but spoke last summer of his desire to remain involved with the club despite his increasingly heavy international scheduleHeads resigning comes after the Strikers secured the signatures of fellow master blaster Chris Lynn quick Hasan Ali and explosive allrounder Jamie OvertonStrikers coach Tim Paine said Heads experience will be useful for the side despite his limited presenceWere thrilled to welcome Travis back to the Strikers not only for his explosive batting but for the energy leadership and experience he adds to the group coach Paine saidWe understand Trav has a busy international schedule but were really looking forward to welcoming him back into the side after the AshesThe marquee signings come in addition to the emerging trio of Liam Scott Jason Sangha and Mackenzie Harvey IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/travis-head-re-signs-with-adelaide-strikers-645109.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/perth-might-be-difficult-well-see-him-involved-at-some-stage-lyon-on-cummins-ashes-participation-644869.html New Delhi Oct 25 Australian spinner Nathan Lyon provided an update on captain Pat Cummins health as the latter recovers from a stress fracture to his back Australia are set to play the crucial Ashes series against England next month and Cummins injury has raised concerns over his participation in the muchanticipated Test series Lyon mentioned that while the Aussie skippers participation in the opening Test in Perth looks difficult he believes that the tall pacer is likely to get involved with the side in the later stages of the seriesHes been very very good actually For him to leave the Eastern Suburbs and get out to Silverwater quite regularly Ive been amazed But no hes doing everything that he possibly can Thats where one youre really proud of him as a mate but also as a teammate and as your captain hes really leading the way by setting the example but hes training his backside off So hes doing everything he can to hopefully hopefully get out thereI find Perth might be pretty difficult If Im being honest I think weve only got four weeks out But realistically I think theres still a big goal for him to potentially play Brisbane Adelaide So I personally feel like well see him involved in the series at some stage So as I said Ive seen him doing the work And you know the class of the player but also the professionalism as well as Pat So hes giving himself the best chance and thats all we can ask Lyon told ABC Sports commentary team during the ongoing Australia vs India 3rd ODIAustralia are currently facing India in a whiteball series at home which consists of three ODIs and five T20Is While they clinched the ODI series after winning the first two games they will next set out to beat the reigning T20 champions in the shortest format of the game IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/perth-might-be-difficult-well-see-him-involved-at-some-stage-lyon-on-cummins-ashes-participation-644869.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/extremely-sorry-for-this-incident-bcci-secy-devajit-saikia-after-australian-cricketers-get-molested-in-indore-644872.html New Delhi Oct 25 BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia issued a statement on the Australian cricketers molestation case and condemned the unfortunate event Notably two female Australian cricketers were molested by a motorcyclist in Indore when they were walking to a nearby cafe from their hotel The embarrassing act has sparked worldwide outrage The Australian team currently in Indore for a key groupstage match against South Africa is reportedly receiving extra security after the incident This troubling event has overshadowed what has otherwise been a competitive Womens World Cup raising renewed international fears about the safety of women athletes in IndiaThis is a very unfortunate event that has taken place Nobody expected this kind of thing to happen because India is such a hospitable country This should not have happened with any of the guests of the country So we are extremely sorry for this incident which is an unfortunate oneWe are also happy that the police have taken prompt action in nabbing the culprit at the earliest I hope law will take its course to punish the culprit who has been nabbed We will also ensure that although there is already a security ring within all the visiting teams during the ICC Womens ODI World Cup but we will revamp it and we will ensure that no such things happen in future We also hope everything will go smoothly for the remaining World Cup games Saikia told IANSFormer India cricketer Reema Malhotra also spoke to IANS and shared her thoughts on the matter saying This is unacceptable and should not happen again because in India our simple motto is Athithi Devo Bhava Guest is God That should be followed and I hope that the culprit gets harsh punishment so that no other stupid person dares to repeat this in life It should set an example for everyone who have similar sick mentality that women should be respected I felt really bad and sad for what happened but the bottom line is one has to make sure that it wont happen again IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/extremely-sorry-for-this-incident-bcci-secy-devajit-saikia-after-australian-cricketers-get-molested-in-indore-644872.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/virat-kohli-becomes-second-highest-run-getter-in-odis-644877.html Sydney Oct 25 Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli on Saturday broke another record as he became the secondhighest rungetter in the ODI format Kohli who endured a subdued form in the first two ODIs against Australia broke the shackles and announced his return on the international stage The No3 batter who is famously known as Chase Master hammered his 75th ODI fifty and also completed 2500 runs against Australia in the formatDuring the course of his innings Kohli surpassed Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkaras tally of 14234 runs in 404 ODIs in his 293rd ODI inningsThe former India captain is now only behind legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar who is sitting at the top of the table with a massive tally of 18426 runs However Kohli boasts a better average than Tendulkar or any of the top 10 batters in the list He averages 5769 in 305 ODIs played so far while Tendulkars average stood at 4483 in his 463match ODI careerWith Kohli at the fag end of his career and only playing in the 50over format it is likely that the Delhi batter will finish his ODI career as the secondhighest run getter behind his idol TendulkarComing to the match Kohli made an unbeaten 74 including seven fours and was involved in a 168run matchwinning partnership with opener Rohit Sharma who smashed his 33rd ODI ton and 50th international century The duo guided India to a ninewicket consolation victory at Sydney Cricket Ground as Australia sealed the series 21Rohit was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series as well for amassing 202 runs across three matchesThe two teams will now face each other in a fivematch T20I series commencing on October 29 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/virat-kohli-becomes-second-highest-run-getter-in-odis-644877.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jamieson-ruled-out-of-new-zealands-odis-against-england-due-to-side-stiffness-644828.html Tauranga Oct 25 New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson has been ruled out of the upcoming threematch ODI series against England after experiencing stiffness in his left side during training at Bay Oval on Saturday New Zealand Cricket NZC confirmed that Jamieson 30 will return to his home in Christchurch later in the day for further assessment The governing body also said they are targeting a return for Jamieson for the home series against the West Indies in NovemberKyle experienced some stiffness in his side after bowling today and we didnt want to take any risks at this stage of the summer We felt it was best for him to sit out this oneday series and give himself the best chance of being ready for the West Indies tour which starts on November 5 in Auckland said head coach Rob Walter in a statementWalter also said a replacement for Jamieson in the ODI squad would be confirmed following the completion of the opening round of the Ford Trophy oneday competition later on SaturdayNew Zealand and England will open the threegame ODI series at Bay Oval in Tauranga on Sunday and will be followed by games in Hamilton and Wellington on October 29 and November 1 respectively England had previously won the threegame T20I series 10 with two matches washed out due to rainNew Zealand squad Mitchell Santner c Michael Bracewell Mark Chapman Devon Conway Jacob Duffy Zak Foulkes Matt Henry Tom Latham Daryl Mitchell Rachin Ravindra Nathan Smith Kane Williamson and Will YoungEngland Harry Brook c Rehan Ahmed Jofra Archer Sonny Baker Tom Banton Jacob Bethell Jos Buttler Brydon Carse Sam Curran Liam Dawson Ben Duckett Jamie Overton Adil Rashid Joe Root Jamie Smith and Luke Wood IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jamieson-ruled-out-of-new-zealands-odis-against-england-due-to-side-stiffness-644828.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/tayla-vlaeminck-to-miss-upcoming-wbbl-season-due-to-shoulder-injury-recovery-644830.html Melbourne Oct 25 Australia fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck has been ruled out of the upcoming WBBL season due to her ongoing recovery from shoulder surgery Tayla had been targeting a return to competitive cricket through her first appearance for the Melbourne Renegades since dislocating her right shoulder during Australias 2024 T20 World Cup campaign But in a statement on Saturday Cricket Australia CA confirmed that Tayla has not progressed sufficiently in her recovery to be available for selection Tayla widely regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the womens game when fit will now continue her rehabilitation away from the tournament starting on November 9Following a right shoulder injury sustained during the 2024 ICC Womens T20 World Cup that required reconstruction surgery Taylas recovery has been impacted by ongoing limitations restricting her ability to progress her bowling and work through the end stages of her return to play planWell continue to work with Tayla the Melbourne Renegades and Cricket Victoria to support her through this next phase said Kate Beerworth Australian womens team physiotherapistMelbourne Renegades also said Taylas shoulder hasnt responded to an increased bowling load over the last few months as well as medical staff would have liked making it evident that she wont be available for the upcoming WBBLTayla has been a valued member of the squad since rejoining us ahead of WBBL08 We knew there was a possibility she might not be available this season given what she had sustained and theres been no pressure on her to rush that process Her longterm health and readiness to perform at her best remain the priority said James Rosengarten Renegades General ManagerAlthough ruled out of the upcoming WBBL season Renegades said Tayla will continue to be around the squad when the team assembles for the tournament adding that a replacement player will be announced in the coming days IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/tayla-vlaeminck-to-miss-upcoming-wbbl-season-due-to-shoulder-injury-recovery-644830.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 16:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pakistan-stars-cleared-for-bbl-as-ca-eyes-future-of-league-and-player-retention-644854.html Melbourne Oct 25 Pakistans leading cricketers have been cleared to participate in the upcoming Big Bash League BBL following initial uncertainties regarding the Pakistan Cricket Boards PCB stance on providing No Objection Certificates NOCs for overseas leagues The development follows a notice from the PCBs chief operating officer Sumair Ahmad Syed in late September which halted players from joining foreign T20 leagues However Cricket Australia CA confirmed that the matter has now been resolved and all Pakistani players with BBL contracts will participate as plannedThat came through last week ESPNCricinfo quoted CA chief executive Todd Greenberg as saying So theyll all be playing theyve all been cleared to play which were really excited about because weve got some great Pakistan players in the BBL so looking forward to seeing them here this summerAmong the notable Pakistani players confirmed for the season are Babar Azam Sydney Sixers Shaheen Shah Afridi Brisbane Heat Hasan Ali Adelaide Strikers Mohammad Rizwan Melbourne Renegades Haris Rauf Melbourne Stars and Shadab Khan Sydney ThunderThe tournament begins on December 14 and runs until January 25 with fans especially looking forward to the headtohead clashes between Babar and Shaheen on January 5 and January 18The BBL will also feature Ravichandran Ashwin who will play the entire season for Sydney Thundera significant signing that has sparked discussions about the future involvement of Indian players in overseas leaguesShort medium term I think it is realistic over time Greenberg said when asked if more Indian players could follow Ashwins lead Were going to keep the dialogue open I think that Ravichandran Ashwin coming is a really important moment for the BBL and it will highlight the strength of bringing Indian players into the league What that manifests over time is to be seen Some of that will depend on whether we take private capital into the BBL which is an open conversation for us at the momentCA is actively exploring private investment in the BBL with Greenberg and CA chair Mike Baird optimistic about progress by years end We should have aspirations to make sure the very best players both here in Australia and globally can play in the BBL Greenberg addedThat costs money because players have leverage and opportunity to play all over the world Were a small domestic market here but were competing globally and to do that weve got to be the best version of ourselvesGreenberg also acknowledged growing concerns over player retention especially following reports that Pat Cummins and Travis Head had rejected A10 million offers from IPLaffiliated franchisesI think its a realistic concern for everybody that players have leverage and choice to ply their trade all over the place he said But Id say this though every player I talk to priority A is to play for their country so thats a really important marker But and theres a big but here the next generation is really what Im focused on Its not this current crop that Im as concerned about as the next generation of playersGreenbergs comments came as CA unveiled its new communitylevel Smash Series a sixaside format designed to be completed within 60 minutes featuring paired batting and softer balls a move aimed at introducing the sport to new audiences while maintaining its growing global appeal IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pakistan-stars-cleared-for-bbl-as-ca-eyes-future-of-league-and-player-retention-644854.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rabada-hails-subcontinent-win-as-proof-of-south-africas-growth-644612.html Rawalpindi Oct 23 Kagiso Rabada called South Africas Rawalpindi triumph one of the highlights of his career hailing it as evidence that the team has finally cracked the subcontinent code This victory is definitely one of the highlights in my career Rabada said after South Africas serieslevelling win against Pakistan Winning a Test match outside of Bangladesh in the subcontinent I think thats pretty awesome It definitely gives the guys a lot of confidence Also its a pretty young team and a young team that wants to go out and do the dirty workFor a side that once floundered in Asian conditions losing 10 of 11 Tests across tours to India Sri Lanka and Pakistan between 2015 and 2021 the result marked another significant step forward The win in Rawalpindi was South Africas third in four Tests in Asia following their 20 sweep of Bangladesh last year a series players have since described as the turning point of their World Test Championship campaignRabada who played almost as the lone fast bowler across the two Tests contributed decisively with the bat rather than the ball this time His careerbest 71 off just 61 deliveries part of a 98run lastwicket stand with Senuran Muthusamy tilted the match South Africas wayThe innings was played with a fearless abandon that broke Pakistans stranglehold on the game We wanted to be aggressive in the way that we played because if you just sit around waiting for a bad ball youre probably going to get a good ball that gets you out Rabada explained It was important that the batting unit could establish the shots that they wanted to play to put the opposition under pressure and that they start putting fielders back and then you can start rotating the strikeThe knock also earned him a new bat thanks to a lighthearted pact with teammate David Bedingham We have a thing where if I score 30 runs hell give me a bat because we are sponsored by the same batting company Rabada laughed He said he thought his money was safe after the way I batted in the first Test So that was just one way to get one up on himEven though his bowling yielded few wickets in Rawalpindi Rabada found satisfaction in the discipline and teamwork required on such surfacesIf youre a fast bowler and nothings happening for you its about keeping the game quiet or finding a wicket here and there and applying pressure by slowing the rate down he said You can still create pressure for the spinners so they do their job much better Not many rewards came my way but I was more than happy to do the job that I didRabada reserved special praise for South Africas spin trio of Keshav Maharaj Simon Harmer and Senuran Muthusamy who claimed the bulk of the wickets We came here with brilliant spinners and you saw the way that they performed That was a really massive tick he saidAnd the batters as well Rickelton stepped up He came into this Test series under pressure Stubbs came into this Test series under pressure played a crucial knock Tony de Zorzi came into this series under pressureRickelton under scrutiny after a lean run since the WTC final made important contributions Stubbs previously short on runs struck a vital 76 and de Zorzi regaining his Test spot stood out as the only centurion of the series Their efforts helped ensure South Africa extended their dominance since the makeshift sides 20 loss in New Zealand last year They have now won 10 of their last 12 TestsYou have to be doing a lot of things right to get results like that Rabada said IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rabada-hails-subcontinent-win-as-proof-of-south-africas-growth-644612.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/maxwell-dwarshuis-return-to-australias-t20i-squad-for-india-series-644665.html Melbourne Oct 24 Veteran allrounder Glenn Maxwell and pacer Ben Dwarshuis have been returned to Australias T20I squad for the upcoming fivematch series against India Maxwell will return from a fractured wrist for the last three games of the series while Dwarshuis has been brought in to return for games four and fiveCricket Australia confirmed several changes to its whiteball squads on Friday with multiple players set to return to domestic duties and a few fresh faces earning callupsMarnus Labuschagne has been released from the ODI squad ahead of Saturdays final match in Sydney to prepare for Queenslands Sheffield Shield clash against New South Wales at the Gabba starting TuesdayJosh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott will miss the latter stages of the T20I series against India to play in NSWs roundfour Shield match against Victoria at the SCG from November 10 Hazlewood will feature only in the first two T20Is while Abbott recovering from split webbing in his hand will depart after the third T20I in HobartIn the ODI squad Matthew Kuhnemann and Jack Edwards have been recalled for the Sydney match Kuhnemann played the opening ODI in Perth before making way for Adam Zampa in Adelaide Edwards earns his spot following standout performances for Australia A in India where he scored 88 in the second fourday game in Lucknow took 4 for 56 and hit 89 off 75 in the 50over matches in Kanpur while captaining the sideEdwards inclusion gives Australia the flexibility to experiment with an allrounderheavy lineup in the Sydney dead rubber and possibly rest one or both of Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc given the short turnaround between matchesJosh Philippe returns to the T20I squad as backup wicketkeeper amid ongoing fitness concerns over Josh Inglis who is still recovering from a calf strainOne of the most notable moves is the selection of Cooper Beardman the 20yearold Western Australia quick for the final three T20Is Beardman a former Australia Under19 bowler impressed during the 2024 whiteball tour of England as an injury replacement despite limited experience Returning from stress fractures he has started the domestic season strongly for WA and the Perth Scorchers taking 12 wickets at 1775 with an economy rate of 575 in his first four List A matchesThe final ODI between Australia and India will be played in Sydney on Saturday followed by the fivematch T20I series beginning next weekAustralia T20I squad vs India Mitchell Marsh capt Sean Abbott first three matches only Xavier Bartlett Mahli Beardman last three matches only Tim David Ben Dwarshuis last two matches only Nathan Ellis Josh Hazlewood first two matches only Travis Head Josh Inglis wk Matthew Kuhnemann Mitchell Owen Josh Philippe wk Matthew Short Marcus Stoinis Adam Zampa IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/maxwell-dwarshuis-return-to-australias-t20i-squad-for-india-series-644665.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/anjum-mithali-laud-indias-statement-win-against-nz-for-semis-berth-644677.html New Delhi Oct 24 India stormed into the semifinals of the Womens World Cup with a commanding victory over New Zealand marking a strong comeback after an inconsistent run in the tournament The emphatic win set up by centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal and a vital contribution from Jemimah Rodrigues showcased Indias depth and resilience under pressure Former India captain Mithali Raj praised Indias allround effort and the composure shown in a highstakes contestSmriti was relieved and so are all of us that India have qualified for the semifinals But yes it required a lot from this Indian team Starting with the batting innings the openers set a solid foundation backed by Jemimah Rodrigues coming in at number three after missing the last game She proved why she still adds immense value to this batting lineup Once that momentum was established it carried into the bowling innings as well Overall I think India really dug deep knowing the significance of this big game and everyone stepped up Mithali said on JioStars Cricket LiveAfter losing the toss India posted a record 3403 in 49 overs their highestever World Cup total led by centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal and an unbeaten 76 from returning Jemimah Rodrigues A rain delay revised New Zealands target to 325 in 44 overs but early strikes from Renuka Singh and tight spin bowling derailed their chase Brooke Hallidays 84 and Isabella Gazes unbeaten 76 offered resistance but New Zealand fell short at 271 for 8Veteran India batter Anjum Chopra hailed the performance as a defining moment in Indias campaign not just a win but a statement of intentA victory was essential but this was also a statement win Scoring over 320 runs and putting the batters in a position of control was significant Against Australia and South Africa earlier they stumbled but after the loss to England this match provided assurance and selfbelief It was a relief the two points secured qualification but theres still reflection needed Beyond the batting the key question remains can we consistently restrict oppositions to manageable totals if we are to chase or defend 300plus scores IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/anjum-mithali-laud-indias-statement-win-against-nz-for-semis-berth-644677.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/nz-vs-eng-england-win-series-1-0-after-rain-plays-spoilsport-in-3rd-t20i-644582.html Auckland Oct 23 The third and final T20I between New Zealand and England here at Eden Park was washed out after just 34 overs of the first innings resulting in the visitors clinching the threematch series 10 The first T20I played at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch also saw a similar result as the game never resumed after the first innings owing to rain leading to the match being called offThe second T20I at the same venue saw England winning by 65 runs after a comprehensive performance across departments While Phil Salt and Harry Brook dominated the proceedings in the first innings by notching up 85 and 78 runs respectively Adil Rashid stood out with the ball during the Kiwis batting innings as his fourwicket haul restricted the hosts to 171 in their chase of 237In the third T20I England won the toss and opted to field first While the hosts looked to level the series 101 the visitors looked to add another W against their name for the series to end in their favourHowever rain had the final say Earlier in the day play started promptly with Seifert hitting two boundaries in the first three balls Rain then caused the first delay lasting an hour and a half This delay shortened the match to a 14over game Seifert hit Brydon Carse for six but Carse then dismissed Tim Robinson who was caught in the deepRachin Ravindra hit Carse for another six and Seifert pulled the tall bowler over midwicket into the stands Right after this six heavy rain once again caused a 40minute delay Just as the players prepared to begin an eightover match rain resumed wiping out any chance of playingAs a result England won the series 10 courtesy of their victory in the second T20I IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/nz-vs-eng-england-win-series-1-0-after-rain-plays-spoilsport-in-3rd-t20i-644582.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/indias-brightest-young-squash-talents-set-for-action-at-sub-junior-amp-junior-nationals-in-chennai-644583.html Chennai Oct 23 The Indian Squash Academy in Chennai is set to come alive from October 25 to 31 as the Sub Junior amp Junior National Squash Championships 2025 take centre stage The prestigious event will feature 623 young athletes from across the country competing across 10 categories marking a vibrant showcase of Indias emerging squash talent and the sports growing depth at the grassroots levelThe weeklong championship begins with qualification rounds on October 25 followed by the main draw from October 28 to 31 Spectators can expect highintensity matches as the countrys best young players vie for national honours in both boys and girls divisionsThe boys events will see Aryan SK Abhyuday Arora Shreyansh Jha Subhash Choudhary and Arihant KS lead the U11 U13 U15 U17 and U19 categories respectively Among the girls top seeds include Alia Kankaria U11 Divyanshi Jain U13 Vasundhara Nangare U15 Aradhya Porwal U17 and Unnati Tripathi U19This years championships boast several participants with impressive international credentials underlining the strength of Indias junior circuit At the 2025 Asian Junior Championships in South Korea Aryaveer Dewan clinched gold in the boys U17 category while Ayaan Dhanuka Saanvi Kalanki and Anika Dubey claimed silver in their respective eventsBronze medals went to Aryaman Singh and Amarya Bajaj in the boys U15 category Indias boys team featuring Arihant KS Yusha Nafees and Aryaveer Dewan also secured a bronze medal at the World Junior Team Championship in Egypt earlier this yearWhile several international stars will headline the Nationals 17yearold Anahat Singh one of Indias brightest squash prospects will miss the tournament as she continues her professional campaign on the PSA Tour in pursuit of a higher world rankingHighlighting the events significance SRFI President Anil Wadhwa said the Sub Junior amp Junior Nationals remain the premier junior tournament on the SRFI calendar providing a crucial platform for Indias youth to test themselves at a national levelHe expressed gratitude to the Sports Authority of India SAI and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports MYAS for their continued support and also acknowledged SDAT TNSRA ISA Dunlop and the Centre for Sports Science for their contributions Special appreciation was extended to the Tamil Nadu Squash Rackets Association for hosting the event and ensuring topclass facilities and organisation IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/indias-brightest-young-squash-talents-set-for-action-at-sub-junior-amp-junior-nationals-in-chennai-644583.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/india-down-under-the-comeback-clock-ticks-for-rohit-amp-virat-in-adelaide-644365.html New Delhi Oct 22 The clock is ticking for Indian crickets most celebrated pair After a faltering comeback in Perth Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli head into Adelaide with both form and future under the spotlight The second ODI against Australia on Thursday offers not just a chance for India to level the series but for two icons to remind the world that class never fades even after time away from the gameIn the rainhit first ODI Indias batting rust was evident Returning to 50over cricket after more than seven months Rohit and Kohli struggled to find their rhythm the Mumbaikar falling for 8 while Indias fittest cricketer perished for a duckIn Perth India limped to 1369 in 26 overs a target Australia chased down comfortably in just 22 overs to take a 10 lead in the threematch seriesIt was a comeback that promised much but delivered little Having last played an ODI during the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year both Rohit and Kohli looked short of match sharpness For fans it was an unfamiliar sight watching two stalwarts who have defined Indias batting for over a decade fall without a fightAs the caravan moves to Adelaide the stakes are higher than ever Both players having already stepped away from T20Is and Tests are believed to be under evaluation for their ODI roles A big innings could change the narrative another failure might deepen the uncertainty surrounding their future in the format Both Rohit and Virat have already retired from Test and T20 formats to prolong their ODI careersFor India this contest is about more than just a series scoreline its about pride belief and timing a comeback right And for Rohit and Virat Thursdays clash could well determine how the next chapter of their storied careers is written IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/india-down-under-the-comeback-clock-ticks-for-rohit-amp-virat-in-adelaide-644365.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/babar-naseem-return-as-pcb-name-squads-for-white-ball-series-644457.html Lahore Oct 23 Pakistan Cricket Board PCB has announced 15member T20I and 16man ODI squads for the upcoming whiteball series against South Africa Sri Lanka and a triseries involving the Lankans and Zimbabwe The series will see Babar Azam Abdul Samad and Naseem Shah return to the setup Faisal Akram Haris Rauf and Haseebullah return to the side for the ODIs Moreover Usman Tariq is the only uncapped player in the T20I squadBabar who last featured in a T20I in December 2024 series against South Africa in Centurion had been out of the side for the Bangladesh West Indies and Asia Cup 2025 seriesMeanwhile Salman Ali Agha has been retained as the T20I captain and Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the national team in ODIs for the first timePakistan currently playing a Test series at home against South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will next face the Proteas in a threematch T20I and ODI series before hosting Sri Lanka for a threematch ODI seriesPakistan Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will then face off in a T20I triseries in the buildup to the T20 World Cup 2026 Originally Afghanistan was the third team in the triseries besides Pakistan and Sri Lanka However they pulled out of the series amid the ongoing political tensions with their host nationThe T20I series between Pakistan and South Africa will take place in Rawalpindi and Lahore from October 28 to November 1 while the ODI series will be hosted by the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad from November 4 to 8The ODI series will be succeeded by three additional ODIs against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium scheduled from November 11 to 15 Afterwards the T20I triseries will take place from November 17 to 29 with the games scheduled to be played across venues in Rawalpindi and LahoreT20I squadSalman Ali Agha captain Abdul Samad Abrar Ahmed Babar Azam Faheem Ashraf Hasan Nawaz Mohammad Nawaz Mohammad Wasim Jnr Mohammad Salman Mirza Naseem Shah Sahibzada Farhan Saim Ayub Shaheen Shah Afridi Usman Khan wicketkeeper Usman TariqReserves Fakhar Zaman Haris Rauf Sufiyan MoqimODI squadShahen Shah Afridi captain Abrar Ahmed Babar Azam Faheem Ashraf Faisal Akram Fakhar Zaman Haris Rauf Haseebullah Hasan Nawaz Hussain Talat Mohammad Nawaz Mohammad Rizwan wicketkeeper Mohammad Wasim Jnr Naseem Shah Saim Ayub Salman Ali Agha IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/babar-naseem-return-as-pcb-name-squads-for-white-ball-series-644457.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/from-cheers-to-silence-kohlis-twin-ducks-spark-emotion-and-criticism-alike-644480.html New Delhi Oct 23 Things came to a halt after Virat Kohli scored a second consecutive duck in the ongoing series against Australia marking the first time of backtoback ducks in his ODI career After recording an eightball duck in the ODI series opener against Australia in Perth on Sunday Kohli walked into the Adelaide Oval one of his favourite venues aiming to change his luck and take control of the gameConsidering his record at the venue over the years experts fans and pundits expected the seasoned cricketer to do well with the bat in the second ODI In what is likely to be Kohlis final appearance at the iconic Adelaide Oval the Indian veteran was outsmarted by the young Xavier Bartlett to continue a dismal ODI series so farKohli has a brilliant record at the famous ground averaging 5270 in Tests and before the second ODI he was averaging 61 in the whiteball formatFans could not hold back their emotions and were quick to share their reactions on social media While some were disappointed with Kohlis fortunes a few criticised himWatching Virat Kohli walk back for a duck feels like a punch to the heart The man who once carried India with pride now walks off too soon cricket can be so cruel a user wrote in an X postOur misery is turning funny because who the hell thought that there will be a possibility that Kohli can go through this series scoring 0 runs stated a fanIn a classy move the Adelaide Oval celebrated Kohlis brilliant career standing and applauding him as he walked off Kohli then raised his right arm to acknowledge the crowdEven when he walks back on a duck the crowd still stands and claps Because some players are not judged by runs theyre celebrated for the legacy they have built over years Thats the respect Virat Kohli commands not just as a cricketer but as an emotion another fan wroteSad way to end his last innings at Adelaide A ground where he has dominated everytime a fan postedA user anticipated Kohlis exit from international cricket and wrote Retirement loading But yeah enjoying every moment of him playing cricketSome criticised the 36yearold after he recorded consecutive ducks in the ongoing series and made harsh comments about the senior cricketerTo be honest Virat kohli has gotten enough chances and sympathy Out of form is different thing but taking for granted is something serious He is now degrading his name only wrote oneVirat Kohli cricket is not for you anymore please retire go spend time with your family let youngsters take your spot and also stop crying about not getting time with your family a user wroteViratKohli Chapter over All PR activists stop promoting him He can take a long walk to London wrote another userKohli is completely finished Age and eyesight issues have caught up with him mentioned another userKohli has yet to score a run in the current ODI series having recorded ducks in both matches so far With only one game remaining in the 50over series scheduled for Saturday Kohli is expected to seize his chances and silence the critics IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/from-cheers-to-silence-kohlis-twin-ducks-spark-emotion-and-criticism-alike-644480.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/we-will-play-only-to-win-against-jaipur-says-patna-pirates-head-coach-644552.html New Delhi Oct 23 After Patna Pirates produced the biggest win of PKL 12 defeating Dabang Delhi KC 6126 head coach Randeep Dalal and captain Ankit spoke about their strategic approach and playoff aspirations following the commanding 35point victory Patna Pirates entered the match with a clear game plan as head coach Randeep Dalal revealed We came here with thorough calculations We calculated based on the score difference thinking we need to build as much lead as possible in this matchThe victory has put Patna Pirates in a strong position heading into their final league match against Jaipur Pink Panthers Dalal emphasised the teams winning mentality We will play openly in that too because we come to play every match to win Qualifying is a different matter but if the team maintains a winning rhythm we will play only to winThe head coach praised the balanced performance from his squad Ayan has been our lead raider since the beginning and his performance has been very good throughout the tournament Ankit Rana also played the role of support raider well and Milan Dahiya also did very well today Today was a complete team effort so we won by a good marginCaptain Ankit highlighted the importance of the score difference in their qualification race Our score difference was a lot in the negative It was 40 We should close the score a little and the score will be very useful for us in the next matchThe skipper also reflected on the teams remarkable turnaround The boys are also performing well and well continue to play strongly in the next matchLooking ahead to the playoffs Ankit maintained a calm approach Theres nothing special about the playoffs Kabaddi is the same the game is the same We will play like this the whole team will play wellPatna Pirates will face Jaipur Pink Panthers in their final league stage match needing a positive result to confirm their playoff berth after this seasons biggest victory IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/we-will-play-only-to-win-against-jaipur-says-patna-pirates-head-coach-644552.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/matt-renshaw-away-as-much-as-possible-from-the-ashes-selection-headache-644349.html Adelaide Oct 22 Matt Renshaw has found peace in not chasing the dream that once consumed him As talk builds around a possible recall for the Ashes the 29yearold Australian batter remains unfazed a far cry from the anxious youngster who once obsessed over scorecards and selection chances A rejuvenated Renshaw now a father of two has rediscovered balance in life and cricket Obviously I want to be there it would be remiss of me not to say that he admitted ahead of Australias second ODI against India in Adelaide But I try and stay away from it as much as possibleThe lefthander was caught off guard when picked for the ODI squad I had to Google when and where the games were scheduled he said with a grin Its knowing if I get everything else in order the cricket will just take care of itselfRenshaws transformation is striking The same player who once rushed off the field to check others scores has now learned to let go of comparisons Theres been times in my career where I come off after a Shield game and obviously all the Shield games are on at the same time and youre looking at the scorecard youre looking at different names seeing how they went he recalled Now like the first Shield game this season I couldnt tell you who scored runs in other gamesHe understands now that someone elses success doesnt define his own journey Knowing that it doesnt really matter in terms of someone else scoring runs doesnt matter to how Im going to go out and play my game he saidThat maturity stems from perspective off the field Being a father of a twoyearold girl and fivemonthold boy was now my validation rather than earning a Test recall or judging myself on my runscoring Renshaw reflected A lot of the time you try and force a few things you see someone else gets runs and you go I need to score runs because then Im going to be picked for Australia then Im going to become a good person That whole mentality when youre young is thats how you view yourself as a person Whereas now I go home and Ive got to change nappies Ive got to put kids to bed Ive got to try and calm screaming babies downHe laughs now at how allconsuming cricket once was When youre young you go home you have got nothing to do so youre just sitting on your phone scrolling he said I hide I dont have the Cricket Australia app I dont try and look at any news I hide all the cricket stuff on my Instagram so I dont see itRenshaws renewed outlook has come with results a mountain of domestic runs and a recall to the ODI setup keeping him in the Ashes frame Yet he shrugs off any talk of selection 12yearold Matt I talk to him a lot and if I told 12yearold Matt that I was in a room of 30 journalists he wouldnt believe you he smiled I now think How cool is this how awesome is it that I get this opportunity rather than If I score runs I will get this opportunity Even the other night I was a bit nervous and Virat Kohli made a duck and hes the best player in this format ever Its OK to failHaving debuted as a 20yearold in 2016 Renshaws journey since has been anything but linear But through it all hes taken lessons from teammates whove fought their way back Once you sort of realise that it might not happen again you talk to people he said I am really close with Uzzy Usman Khawaja He thought his Test journey was over and look at him now I try to talk to him about how hes going about it Its just amazing its almost like once you let go of that one side of playing for Australia thats what I need to doFor Renshaw cricket is no longer his only identity and perhaps thats what makes him more dangerous now I have two kids now theyre a huge part of my life so its knowing that crickets not like my sole reason its everything else he said If I get everything else in order the cricket will just take care of itself IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/matt-renshaw-away-as-much-as-possible-from-the-ashes-selection-headache-644349.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/icc-rankings-bumrah-continues-to-hold-top-test-bowler-spot-siraj-gains-big-in-odi-644330.html Dubai Oct 22 Indias star pacer Jasprit Bumrah remains at the top of the ICC Mens Test bowler rankings but the latest update has brought some movement among Indian players and increased competition Fellow India quick Mohammed Siraj made a strong return to the ODI rankings reentering at 17th position after his first appearance in over a year following an impressive outing in the recent ODI series against AustraliaMeanwhile Bumrahs lead at the top of the Test rankings has been reduced to just 29 points by Pakistans Noman Ali who achieved a new careerhigh rating after his standout performances in LahoreNomans 10wicket performance in Pakistans 93run victory over South Africa lifted him four places to second overall with a total of 853 rating points His teammate Shaheen Afridi also rose three spots to 19th after taking four wickets in the second innings of the same TestAmong Pakistans batters Mohammad Rizwan moved up four places to 16th Babar Azam gained two to 22nd and Salman Agha jumped eight positions to 30th The Test batting charts however continue to be led by Englands Joe RootIn the South African camp Ryan Rickeltons firstinnings score of 71 in the first Test against Pakistan earned him a maiden entry into the top 50 while Tony de Zorzis century propelled him to 54thElsewhere several Australian and English players were rewarded for standout performances in whiteball cricket In Perth Australias standin captain Mitchell Marsh moved up two places to 42nd in the ODI batting rankings after his Player of the Match performance against IndiaPacers Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc also made gains rising to 10th and 21st respectively among ODI bowlers Bangladesh spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz climbed six spots to 18th after consistent performances against the West IndiesEnglands whiteball squad saw significant upward movement following their T20I victory over New Zealand in Christchurch Harry Brook advanced 18 places to reach 20th among T20I batters while Adil Rashid climbed three spots to secure third place in the T20I bowling rankings IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/icc-rankings-bumrah-continues-to-hold-top-test-bowler-spot-siraj-gains-big-in-odi-644330.html Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/steve-smith-ready-for-a-big-summer-as-ashes-series-approaches-644155.html New Delhi Oct 21 Australia batter Steve Smith said that hes been training hard and trying to get stronger in his preparations for the Ashes Tests He also revealed that his strength test results have been as good as theyve ever been Smith hasnt played competitive cricket since The Hundred in the UK which ended in August Since coming back from New York last week hes done three net sessions and will face bowlers for the first time on Tuesday to begin his preparations for the Ashes next monthHowever the 36yearold cautioned that he was at his peak fitness in anticipation of a busy summer at homeIve been training quite hard Ive been doing a lot of lifting trying to get a bit stronger I did all my strength tests yesterday and theyre as good as theyve ever been I feel like Im ready for a big summer Smith told reporters on Tuesday as quoted by Fox SportsSmith plans to participate in two Sheffield Shield games prior to the first Test against England next weeks match versus Queensland in Brisbane and the November game against Victoria at the Sydney Cricket GroundThe New South Welshman postponed the beginning of his summer season out of concerns about mental exhaustion recognising that he aims to avoid overextending himself before a fiveTest series Cricket Australia backed this decision hoping it might prolong his Test careerI feel like I certainly get drained mentally quicker than I probably used to I know that when I play a lot at the start by the end of the summer Im pretty cooked mentally and probably cant produce the same performances Theres obviously a balance but I dont think it takes me much now to get up to game speed I want to try and stay as mentally fresh as possible he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/steve-smith-ready-for-a-big-summer-as-ashes-series-approaches-644155.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/always-tough-when-you-come-up-against-the-aussies-heather-knight-644166.html New Delhi Oct 21 Englands toporder batter Heather Knight labelled archrivals Australia as favourites to win the ongoing Womens World Cup ahead of the two teams mega clash in the tournament She also mentioned that the Alyssa Healyled side is extremely strong and highlighted that its always a challenge for teams to go up against the defending championsAn unbeaten England are preparing to face their archrivals Australia also unbeaten so far in a crucial groupstage match on Wednesday Buoyed by their recent win over India the Nat SciverBruntled side aims to maintain their momentum against the Women in YellowHeather shared her thoughts on Australias dominance in the game and how they are probably the biggest threat in the tournamentThe Australian team is extremely strong Theyve got a huge amount of depth and they seem to find a way So its always tough when you come up against the Aussies I think its clear that theyre the favourites again for this World Cup Theyre the sort of ones being chased and I guess for everyone else its trying to find a way to be successful against them and disrupt the amazing success theyve hadIve got a lot of respect for them as a team how they go about their cricket and how they play I love playing against Australia Its a real test and if you do well you get great reward and satisfaction from it So hopefully we can have some success against such a super good teamAshleigh Garner has often taken center stage in Australias matches courtesy of her allround performances Heather acknowledged the Aussie allrounders prowess adding that the team will have to play well against herGardners a brilliant bowler The pace she bowls and the attacking line she hits make her really tough to face Shes someone who bowls in difficult situations sometimes with the new ball sometimes at the back end and a lot through the middle Shes certainly someone well have to play well against IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/always-tough-when-you-come-up-against-the-aussies-heather-knight-644166.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/cummins-got-a-few-things-to-tick-off-to-get-into-his-bowling-steve-smith-644167.html Sydney Oct 21 With just a month before the start of the Ashes veteran Australian batter Steve Smith provided an update on Pat Cummins who is struggling with a stress fracture in his back Smith said that the bowler has a few things to tick off before returning to his bowling and that he doesnt need much preparation for the series Cummins who has been battling a back injury that has prevented him from bowling since July resumed running a couple of weeks ago after scans showed some improvement in the lowerback stress injuryCummins had earlier admitted he was less likely than likely to be fit for Perth and would require at least four weeks of bowling to be readyI saw him out here the other day He started his running and I was in here training as well I think he obviously hasnt started bowling yet but he gets into things pretty quickly He probably doesnt need as much preparation as Josh Hazlewood or Starcy Mitchell Starc Smith told the mediaThings can turn around quickly so well see where everything lands with himHes obviously got a few things to tick off and get into his bowling but he was in good spirits and the teams obviously better with him in it for sureHopefully he can get right and if he plays three Tests or five Tests or two Tests as many as we can get out of him its the best for the team he addedSince Cummins has yet to resume bowling it is now highly likely he will miss the first Test in Perth which begins in a month Smith will lead Australia with the standin skipper feeling more relaxed than he did when he was the fulltime captain from 2013 to 2017Its nothing out of the ordinary I know how the team operates Were in a good place So if it happens Ill look forward to it I think the important thing is doing it my way I think when I get out on the field Ive got a certain style and the way I like to do things and I need to be authentic I think its worked well when Ive stood in over the last few years Itll just be a seamless sort of transition if that comes around Smith said IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/cummins-got-a-few-things-to-tick-off-to-get-into-his-bowling-steve-smith-644167.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/smriti-mandhana-continues-her-reign-as-no-1-odi-batter-in-latest-rankings-644214.html Dubai Oct 21 Indias opener Smriti Mandhana has strengthened her position at the top of the ICC Womens ODI Batter Rankings as the top players in the ongoing ICC Womens Cricket World Cup made progress in the latest rankings update Mandhana notched up consecutive halfcenturies in the tournament most recently scoring 88 against England in Indore in what was a close loss for IndiaMandhanas performance helped her improve her overall rating and extend her lead as the No 1 ranked ODI batter to 83 points England captain Nat SciverBrunt was her nearest competitor having scored 191 runs in the tournamentMandhana has been in excellent form recently earning the ICC Womens Player of the Month award for September 2025 due to her performances in the ODI series against Australia prior to the World CupAustralia captain Alyssa Healy moves up one place to equal third overall after scoring consecutive centuries at the World Cup Meanwhile inform South African Tazmin Brits also makes progress inside the top 10 rising one spot to ninth thanks to her own batting effortsThere is also movement outside the top 10 with India captain Harmanpreet Kaur rising three places to 15th Australias opener Phoebe Litchfield advancing five spots to 17th and England veteran Heather Knight climbing 15 places to 18th all recognised for their excellent batting performances at the World CupEngland spinner Sophie Ecclestone continues to hold a strong lead at the top of the ODI bowlers rankings while Indias Deepti Sharma gains ground by climbing three spots to third overall after taking 13 wickets in five World Cup matchesAustralias spinner Alana King rises two spots to seventh overall Meanwhile three Pakistan players receive boosts Nashra Sundhu moves up three places to 11th Sadia Iqbal advances five positions to tie for 14th and Fatima Sana climbs five spots to 24thFatima also moves up the ODI allrounders list improving five places to 15th with Australias Ash Gardner leading Meanwhile Sri Lankas captain Chamari Athapaththu rises one spot to seventh IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/smriti-mandhana-continues-her-reign-as-no-1-odi-batter-in-latest-rankings-644214.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-hasini-pereras-fluent-85-in-vain-as-shorna-akter-spins-sri-lanka-out-for-202-644102.html Navi Mumbai Oct 20 Hasini Pereras outstanding knock of 85 off 99 balls was the lone bright spot as Sri Lanka Women collapsed to 202 all out in 484 overs after opting to bat first against Bangladesh Women on a good surface in the 21st match of the ICC Womens World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium Navi Mumbai on Monday What once looked like a platform for a total of around 270280 unravelled completely under the pressure of Bangladeshs spin attack led brilliantly by legspinner Shorna Akter who returned impressive figures of 3 for 27The innings began on a shaky note when opener Vishmi Gunaratne was dismissed off the very first ball of the match a superb inswinger from Marufa Akter that rattled the stumps However captain Chamari Athapaththu and Perera steadied the innings with a fluent 72run stand for the second wicket playing some crisp strokes and rotating the strike smartlyAfter Athapaththus dismissal the innings lost momentum as wickets began to tumble Sri Lanka soon found themselves struggling at 100 for 4 after 19 overs Once again it was Hasini Perera who stood firm amid the collapse stitching together another valuable partnership this time a 70odd run stand with Nilakshi de Silva for the fifth wicket Pereras knock composed and authoritative was the backbone of the innings and also went down as Sri Lanka Womens secondhighest individual score in a World Cup fixtureHowever the game turned sharply in Bangladeshs favour once the partnership was broken Shorna Akter with her disciplined and intelligent leg spin ran through the middle order She bowled four maidens and picked up three crucial wickets leaving the Sri Lankan batters searching for answers Her legspin partner Rabeya Khan also played a significant role claiming two wickets and maintaining the pressure from the other endThe collapse was dramatic from looking comfortable Sri Lanka lost their last six wickets for just 28 runs Between the 31st and 40th overs they could manage only 27 runs while losing four wickets which completely derailed their innings Only a stubborn ninthwicket stand between Malki Madara and Udeshika Prabodhani lasting more than 12 overs for a mere 18 runs delayed the inevitableSri Lankas innings could have folded even earlier had Bangladesh not been poor in the field several simple catches went down allowing the innings to drag on longer than it should have Despite that it was Shornas control and consistency that defined the inningsSri Lankas total of 202 will feel well below par after the promising start they had but with quality spinners in their ranks and a redsoil wicket offering grip and turn they will still back themselves to make Bangladesh work hard for the 203run chaseBrief scoresSri Lanka 202 all out in 484 overs Hasini Perera 85 Chamari Athapaththu 46 Nilakshika Silva 37 Shorna Akter 327 Rabeya Khan 239 against Bangladesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-hasini-pereras-fluent-85-in-vain-as-shorna-akter-spins-sri-lanka-out-for-202-644102.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/if-england-loses-in-perth-they-will-lose-ashes-3-1-ian-healy-644017.html New Delhi Oct 20 Australian cricket legend Ian Healy has warned England that Perth will be the most crucial Test of the upcoming Ashes series He said that if England loses the opening match they are likely to lose the series 31 The first of the five Ashes Tests will begin in Perth on November 21 England have only one warmup match scheduled before the Ashes a threeday game at Lilac Hill Park in Perth from November 1315Notably England havent won an Ashes series since 2015 with the 2019 and 2023 editions ending in a 22 draw They havent secured a Test victory in Australia since 2011England will win a Test But you will see how you look when youre underdone in Perth I hope England watch it It was swinging and bouncing All the batsmen were playing outrageous shots and getting caught England watch out youre doing the same thing Healy said on SENQ BreakfastEngland last won The Ashes in the 2015 series held in England and their last Ashes victory in Australia was the 201011 series which they won 31Healy believes England are coming in underdone and underestimating the surface at Optus Stadium Theyre coming in underdone and our fast bowlers looked fresh and sharp last night in the ODI against India Are England going to win a Test Yes but I think it will be close maybe 22 Perth is the most important Test If England loses in Perth they will lose 31 Win in Perth its 22 he addedHealy stated that his choice to open the batting would be Marnus Labuschagne A challenging threeyear period at the Test level resulted in the longtime toporder batter being dropped for a series in the West Indies and possibly missing this summers Ashes against England Nonetheless the 31yearold has begun strongly scoring four centuries in five innings across three List A matches and two Sheffield Shield games for QueenslandIm very happy with Marnus form hes back Marnus can open and hes happy to go wherever selectors want him Ive got him at 1 and Khawaja at 2 Konstas comes in when Uzzie retires Healy said IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/if-england-loses-in-perth-they-will-lose-ashes-3-1-ian-healy-644017.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/west-indies-add-akeal-hosein-to-odi-squad-for-bangladesh-series-644046.html Dhaka Oct 20 West Indies have strengthened their spin attack by adding leftarm spinner Akeal Hosein to their squad for the ongoing threematch ODI series against Bangladesh Hosein is set to arrive tonight and will join the team ahead of the second ODI as the visitors look to bounce back after a 74run defeat in the series opener His inclusion is expected to bolster the bowling unit as West Indies aim to level the series against the hostsAkeal is expected to arrive tonight to join the ODI team Cricbuzz quoted a BCB official as sayingThe 24yearold leftarm pacer Ramon Simmonds has earned his maiden ODI callup after featuring in two T20IsMeanwhile fast bowlers Jediah Blades and Shamar Joseph who were part of the initial ODI squad will return to the Caribbean Veteran allrounder Jason Holder is expected to join the squad on October 21 ahead of the T20I leg of the tourThe Bangladesh Cricket Board BCB earlier announced the addition of leftarm spinner Nasum Ahmed to their ODI squad for the ongoing series responding to the spinfriendly conditions on offer in the series openerSpinners dominated proceedings on the slow turning surface at the ShereBangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur prompting both teams to bolster their spin options West Indies leftarm spinner Khary Pierre impressed with an economical spell of 1 for 19 in his 10 overs while offspinner Roston Chase claimed two wickets For Bangladesh it was the spin duo of Rishad Hossain and Tanvir Islam who stole the show sharing eight wickets and setting up a commanding win for the hosts IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/west-indies-add-akeal-hosein-to-odi-squad-for-bangladesh-series-644046.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/aus-v-ind-nitish-kumar-reddy-makes-odi-debut-as-australia-opt-to-bowl-643859.html Perth Oct 19 Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against India here at the Optus Stadium in the first ODI of the threematch series With Indias ace cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returning to action the visitors will be hoping to clinch the threematch bilateral series to mark Shubman Gills maiden series victory as the captain of the sideMitch Marsh is leading Australia in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins who was ruled out owing to a stress fracture in his backUpon winning the toss Marsh said Looks like a pretty good wicket Hopefully its fast Its always a huge honour leading your country Hope we get off to a good start The morale is great We have some good young players Seven batters one wicketkeeper and four bowlersLeading the side in his first assignment as an ODI captain Gill said We would have bowled first as well Its all about getting mentally ready We are in a good mental place The practice sessions help We have a great combination Nitish Reddy makes his debut we are going with three fast bowlers and three allroundersThe headtohead between the two teams since 2020 has been close with Australia winning seven games and India just ahead with eight winsThe two sides last faced off in an ODI during the Champions Trophy 2025 where India defeated Australia in the tournaments semifinal to seal their spot in the final before eventually clinching the trophyIndia have won only one ODI bilateral series in Australia before when they beat the Men in Yellow 21 by clinching backtoback wins in the second and third games after losing the series openerPlaying XIsIndia Rohit Sharma Shubman Gill c Virat Kohli Shreyas Iyer KL Rahul wk Axar Patel Washington Sundar Nitish Kumar Reddy Harshit Rana Mohammed Siraj Arshdeep SinghAustralia Travis Head Mitchell Marsh c Matthew Short Josh Philippe wk Matt Renshaw Cooper Connolly Mitchell Owen Mitchell Starc Nathan Ellis Matthew Kuhnemann Josh Hazlewood IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/aus-v-ind-nitish-kumar-reddy-makes-odi-debut-as-australia-opt-to-bowl-643859.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 09:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/mls-messis-hat-trick-guides-inter-miami-to-win-over-nashville-643869.html Nashville Oct 19 Inter Miami CF closed out the 2025 regular season in style securing a resounding 25 win on the road over Nashville SC on MLS Decision Day A hattrick from captain and Icon of the Match Lionel Messi and goals from midfielders Baltasar Rodriguez and Telasco Segovia guided the team to victory at Geodis Park Notably Inter Miami reached 81 goals this regular season with its five goals in the win and became just the third team in MLS history to produce at least 80 goals in a single regular seasonAdditionally with three goals and an assist tonight Messi finished the 2025 regular season with a total 48 goal contributions 29 goals 19 assists the second most in a season in league history only one behind Carlos Vela 49 in 2019Following a start of the match with several important defensive interventions from Inter Miami backline Messi broke the deadlock in the 35th minute Messi brought down a pass from Alba near midfield before taking on and leaving several defenders behind and finding the back of the net with a finish to the bottom left corner from outside the box Inter Miami reportsThe goal was Messis 27th this regular season while the assist was the 15th for Alba this league campaignNashville then turned the scoring around to head into the half with a 21 lead with Sam Surridge scoring in the 43rd minute and Jacob Shaffelburg in the sixth minute of stoppage timeMessi converted a penalty in the 63rd minute to level the scoring and take his MLSleading tally to 28 in 2025Rodríguez completed the comeback shortly after to give Inter Miami a 23 lead in the 67th minute striking from close range after picking up a loose ball inside the box following an initial attempt from Suarez The goal was his third this regular seasonInter Miami then rounded out the impressive result on the road with two goals in the final 10 minutes First Messi secured his hattrick in the 81st minute with a curler to the far post from the right side of the box after a giveandgo with secondhalf substitute Ian FrayMessi then assisted Segovia who also entered the match in the second half for the midfielder to score from close range in the first minute of added time With the goal and assist Messi wrapped up the 2025 regular season with a total 48 goal contributions 29 goals 19 assists the second most in a season in league history only one behind Carlos Vela 49 in 2019Additionally Segovia reached eight goals while Fray took his tally to three assists in the league in 2025The 25 scoreline would then remain unmoved through the final whistle Inter Miami concluded the regular season in third place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 19 wins seven losses and eight draws for a total 65 points IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/mls-messis-hat-trick-guides-inter-miami-to-win-over-nashville-643869.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/no-fireworks-from-rohit-kohli-in-perth-fans-voice-frustration-643886.html New Delhi Oct 19 Indian veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were on the receiving end after their underwhelming show in the first ODI of the threematch series against Australia The duo walked out to bat in Perth after seven months The veterans who returned to international cricket for the first time since Indias victory at the Champions Trophy earlier this March gave plenty of reasons for fans and experts to feel disappointed with their rough show Opening the innings after being put to bat first Rohit scored only eight runs off 14 balls before Josh Hazlewood dismissed him After the former Indian captains disappointing innings all eyes were on Kohli as fans hoped he would help India recover after an early lossHowever Kohli also failed to deliver and was dismissed cheaply for an eightball duck It was the first time Kohli has ever been dismissed for no score in ODI cricket in AustraliaFans criticised the Indian stalwarts performances as they failed to make an impression setting a cautious tone for Indias innings in the series opener All the applause at the venue soon turned to silence as the hosts delivered major blows to the visitorsKohli sahab 0 8 and gets out fishing outside the off stump My man is truly missing his favorite Test cricket a fan posted on XAnother user said How it feels to wake up early on a Sunday morning just to watch Rohit score 8 14 Kohli score 0 8 amp Gill score 10 18 when I could finish that movie last nightThe buildup to the series lasted more than ROKOs stay in the middle a fan wrote Anothjer one added Rohit Sharma sacrificed his wicket so that fans can watch Virat Kohli Most selfless cricketer of all time ROKONever seen Rohit Sharma look so uncomfortable playing white ball in recent years Ended up throwing his wicket unfortunately Really wanted to watch him bat long amppull those glamorous shots a user wroteRohit Sharma looked so ugly in his short innings amp got out playing a nothing shot If he fails in the next 2 ODIs that could very well be it for him IMO he should have retired on a high after winning the Champions TrophyRohit Sharma on 8 Virat Kohli on 0 and Shubman Gill on 10 go out What a great comeback and performance from all the players The Indian cricket team is waving slowly wrote another fanRohit Sharma and Virat Kohli today looked like they were competing in a new format T10 seconds batting challenge Rohit walked in like a storm and went out like a light breeze Bro swung the bat like he was trying to swat a mosquito not hit a cricket ball And Kohli Man entered like a savior left like a scam Together they gave more hope to the opposition than runs to India read a post from a fanAn abrupt end to Rohit and Kohlis longawaited international return combined with captain Shubman Gills early dismissal and ongoing rain delays has placed immense pressure on the Indian team as they aim to reach a defendable totalTeam India ended the first powerplay at 263 The match currently paused after 115 overs with the hosts at 373 is likely to face further rain delays due to the forecast conditions at the venueThe game was initially reduced to 49 overs per innings and further shortened to 35 overs per innings IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/no-fireworks-from-rohit-kohli-in-perth-fans-voice-frustration-643886.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/no-fireworks-from-rohit-and-kohli-in-perth-fans-voice-frustration-643887.html New Delhi Oct 19 Indian veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were on the receiving end after their underwhelming show in the first ODI of the threematch series against Australia The duo walked out to bat in Perth after seven months The veterans who returned to international cricket for the first time since Indias victory at the Champions Trophy earlier this March gave plenty of reasons for fans and experts to feel disappointed with their rough show Opening the innings after being put to bat first Rohit scored only eight runs off 14 balls before Josh Hazlewood dismissed him After the former Indian captains disappointing innings all eyes were on Kohli as fans hoped he would help India recover after an early lossHowever Kohli also failed to deliver and was dismissed cheaply for an eightball duck It was the first time Kohli has ever been dismissed for no score in ODI cricket in AustraliaFans criticised the Indian stalwarts performances as they failed to make an impression setting a cautious tone for Indias innings in the series opener All the applause at the venue soon turned to silence as the hosts delivered major blows to the visitorsKohli sahab 0 8 and gets out fishing outside the off stump My man is truly missing his favorite Test cricket a fan posted on XAnother user said How it feels to wake up early on a Sunday morning just to watch Rohit score 8 14 Kohli score 0 8 amp Gill score 10 18 when I could finish that movie last nightThe buildup to the series lasted more than ROKOs stay in the middle a fan wrote Anothjer one added Rohit Sharma sacrificed his wicket so that fans can watch Virat Kohli Most selfless cricketer of all time ROKONever seen Rohit Sharma look so uncomfortable playing white ball in recent years Ended up throwing his wicket unfortunately Really wanted to watch him bat long amppull those glamorous shots a user wroteRohit Sharma looked so ugly in his short innings amp got out playing a nothing shot If he fails in the next 2 ODIs that could very well be it for him IMO he should have retired on a high after winning the Champions TrophyRohit Sharma on 8 Virat Kohli on 0 and Shubman Gill on 10 go out What a great comeback and performance from all the players The Indian cricket team is waving slowly wrote another fanRohit Sharma and Virat Kohli today looked like they were competing in a new format T10 seconds batting challenge Rohit walked in like a storm and went out like a light breeze Bro swung the bat like he was trying to swat a mosquito not hit a cricket ball And Kohli Man entered like a savior left like a scam Together they gave more hope to the opposition than runs to India read a post from a fanAn abrupt end to Rohit and Kohlis longawaited international return combined with captain Shubman Gills early dismissal and ongoing rain delays has placed immense pressure on the Indian team as they aim to reach a defendable totalTeam India ended the first powerplay at 263 The match currently paused after 115 overs with the hosts at 373 is likely to face further rain delays due to the forecast conditions at the venueThe game was initially reduced to 49 overs per innings and further shortened to 35 overs per innings IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/no-fireworks-from-rohit-and-kohli-in-perth-fans-voice-frustration-643887.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/wherever-the-selectors-and-coach-put-me-ill-bat-labuschagne-hopeful-of-ashes-recall-643897.html New Delhi Oct 19 Marnus Labuschagne said he will bat wherever needed if called up for the Ashes as Australia looks for an opening batter to pair with Usman Khawaja He also admitted hes walking a little taller after regaining confidence in the Sheffield Shield A difficult threeyear period at Test level led to the longtime toporder batter being dropped for a series in the West Indies and potentially missing this summers Ashes against EnglandNevertheless the 31yearold has started strongly scoring four centuries in five innings across three List A matches and two Sheffield Shield games for QueenslandHe was named in Australias squad for the ongoing threematch ODI series against India but missed out of the playing XI and was benched for the first game at Perth Speaking to Fox Cricket on the sidelines Labuschagne said hes ready to bat wherever the selectors and coach want him toWherever the selectors and coach put me thats where Ill be batting But Ive batted my whole career for Australia at three So theres nothing more to be said wherever they put me I will bat The Ashes are always in the back of your mind I always just kept telling myself that if Im playing at my best that stuff takes care of itself he statedSince the beginning of the domestic summer on September 17 Labuschagne has recorded scores of 130 two 160 105 159 and 18 These performances almost guarantee his selection for the Ashes especially as the rest of the countrys top order batters have struggled early in the seasonLabuschagne was clearly lacking form and confidence before he was dropped but the former Test player of the year believes that nothing has helped him more than his scoring spreeIts always nice when youre scoring runs you probably walk a bit taller youve got that confidence and its probably a nice reminder for yourself after struggling for a couple of years that youve still got it It doesnt matter how good you are or how many runs youve scored when you dont score runs for a while those doubts creep inTo go back and find a way to keep scoring runs and try to play as many games as I possibly can I think I played six or seven club games into two or three practice games into the first game of the season I really went back to the chalkboard and tried to start from scratch by playing games and letting that be the focus he further remarkedLabuschagne featured in 104 innings of 58 Tests for Australia and has 4435 runs in his kitty including 11 hundreds and 23 halfcenturies He has maintained an average of 4619 and a strike rate of 5167 in the longest format of the game IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/wherever-the-selectors-and-coach-put-me-ill-bat-labuschagne-hopeful-of-ashes-recall-643897.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/spinner-nasum-ahmed-added-to-bangladesh-squad-for-west-indies-odis-643929.html Dhaka Oct 19 The Bangladesh Cricket Board BCB announced on Sunday that leftarm spinner Nasum Ahmed has been added to the ODI squad for the ongoing threematch series against the West Indies The inclusion of the 30yearold reflects the team managements effort to strengthen their spin department following a spindominated first ODI Nasum who last featured in an ODI in December 2024 has played 18 matches in the format claiming 16 wickets at an economy rate of 448 His recall is likely a tactical decision prompted by the spinfriendly conditions witnessed in the series opener at the ShereBangla National Cricket Stadium SBNCS in MirpurOn a sluggish turning pitch in the first ODI on Saturday spinners from both sides made a significant impact For the West Indies leftarm spinner Khary Pierre impressed with a miserly spell of 1 for 19 from his 10 overs while offspinner Roston Chase also chipped in with two crucial wickets However it was Bangladeshs spin attack that stole the show Legspinner Rishad Hossain and leftarm orthodox Tanvir Islam shared eight wickets between them playing pivotal roles in securing a comfortable victory for the hostsWith Bangladesh now leading the series 10 the addition of Nasum Ahmed provides further variety and depth to the spin arsenal The second and third ODIs are scheduled to be held at the same venue on October 21 and 23 where spin is once again expected to play a decisive roleBangladesh squad Mehidy Hassan Miraz captain Tanzid Hasan Tamim Soumay Sarker Mohammed Saif Hasan Najmul Hossain Shanto Tawhid Hridoy Mahidul Islam Ankon Jaker Ali Anik Shamim Hossain Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan Rishad Hossain Tanvir Islam Taskin Ahmed Mustafizur Rahman Tanzim Hasan Sakib Hasan Mahmud Nasum Ahmed IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/spinner-nasum-ahmed-added-to-bangladesh-squad-for-west-indies-odis-643929.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/satisfied-to-take-the-game-pretty-deep-says-gill-after-losing-1st-odi-643947.html Perth Oct 19 India skipper Shubman Gill remained optimistic despite his teams loss in the opening ODI against Australia on Sunday highlighting the fighting spirit his side showed after a poor start in Perth Chasing 131 in 26 overs revised playing conditions due to rain Australia captain Mitchell Marsh remained unbeaten on 46 while wicketkeeperbatter Josh Philippe 37 and Matthew Renshaw 21 not out took the side over the line in 211 overs with seven wickets in handGill acknowledged that losing three wickets inside the powerplay put India on the back foot but praised the teams effort in dragging the match deep while defending a modest total in the rainhit encounter It was also Gills first leadership assignment in the 50over formatWhen you lose three wickets in the powerplay youre always trying to play a catchup game said Gill referencing the raininterrupted contest that saw India post a belowpar score of 130 A lot of learnings for us from this game and a lot of positives for us as well We were defending 130 and we took the game not till the very end but pretty deep We were very satisfied with thatIndias innings never quite recovered after the early blows with overcast conditions and a disciplined bowling performance from the opposition making scoring difficult While there were glimpses of resistance in the middle overs rain interruptions further disrupted the momentum However Indias bowlers showed commendable fight in the second innings tightening the screws and picking up key wickets to keep the contest aliveGill also acknowledged the massive crowd support throughout the match expressing his gratitude to the fans who braved the weather to back the team We are very fortunate he said The fans turned up in huge numbers and hopefully theyll be able to cheer us on at Adelaide as wellIndia will aim to improve their performance in the second ODI as they look to level the series With the top order struggling in the first match a more solid start could be crucial especially if similar conditions prevail Gills postmatch remarks pointed to specific areas for improvement and the team will be looking to implement those learnings in the upcoming fixtureThe second ODI is scheduled to be played in Adelaide on October 23 where both sides will be eyeing momentum in the series IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/satisfied-to-take-the-game-pretty-deep-says-gill-after-losing-1st-odi-643947.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-pakistan-new-zealand-share-points-as-rain-inflicts-fourth-washout-in-colombo--643844.html Colombo Sri Lanka Oct 18 The rain has been a deciding factor in the 2025 Womens World Cup clash between Pakistan and New Zealand at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday as the inclement weather forced the fourth washout of the tournament at the venue With this result South Africa have booked a spot in the semifinal and joined Australia for the last four As things stand the Kiwis have a very slim chance of qualifying for the semis They hold fifth spot in the points table with four points in five games On the other hand Pakistans knockout chances are all but over as they currently sit at the bottom of the standings with two points coming from washedout fixturesNew Zealand captain Sophie Devine won the toss and asked Pakistan to bat first keeping in mind the rain factor Pakistan openers Muneeba Ali and Omaima Sohail gave the side a slow start with the former punishing the loose balls while her partner remained quiet on the other end The duo added a 30run stand for the opening wicket before Lea Tahuhu trapped Omaima in front of the wickets in the seventh overIn the next over Jess Kerr got the better of Muneeba who scored 26ball 22 with the help of four boundariesSidra Amin and Aliya Riaz the two new batters in the middle tried to stitch a partnership to rebuild from early setbacks Sidra and Aliya get the scoreboard ticking as Pakistan were 392 after the end of the PowerplayThe pair raised a 22run stand when pacer Lea gave her side another breakthrough as she removed Sidra for 9 in the 13th over Just after her departure rain started and enforced a onehour and 36minute halt that reduced the game to 46 overs a sideWith the revised playing conditions Pakistan resumed their innings from 523 in 122 overs Aliya and Natalia Pervaiz stitched another brief stand of 24 runs before Eden Carson made inroads in the 19th after some tight overs Natalia mistimed the shot and handed a simple catch to New Zealand captain Devine at longonThe situation turned worse for Pakistan when they lost their captain Fatima Sana in the next over to Amelia Kerr She was dismissed for just two runs leaving Pakistan tottering at 805 in 195 oversAliya who was holding one end steady was joined by wicketkeeperbatter Sidra Nawaz in the middle before the second rain break paused Pakistans innings for 925 in 25 oversThe rain didnt disappoint for a bit this time and only got heavier and scarier At one point the match was slated to start with a 36overaside affair but the rain made a return and continued which forced a fourth washout at the venueWinless Pakistan will take on South Africa in Colombo on October 21 while New Zealand will next face hosts India in Navi Mumbai on October 23 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-pakistan-new-zealand-share-points-as-rain-inflicts-fourth-washout-in-colombo--643844.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 23:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ranji-trophy-rishav-raj-shines-on-debut-as-jharkhand-crush-tn-by-an-innings-and-114-runs-643846.html Coimbatore Oct 18 Jharkhand recorded a commanding innings and 114run victory over former champions Tamil Nadu in their Ranji Trophy Group A clash at Coimbatore on Saturday with debutant offspinner Rishav Raj delivering a matchwinning performance The 24yearold playing his maiden firstclass game finished with impressive figures of 4 for 49 as Tamil Nadus batting collapsed once again on the fourth and final dayJharkhand who had piled up 419 in their first innings had already put themselves in the drivers seat by bundling Tamil Nadu out for just 93 in the first innings and enforcing the followon Resuming on the final morning virtually assured of victory Ishan Kishans men wrapped up proceedings efficiently dismissing Tamil Nadu for 212 in 79 overs to claim a bonus point and seal an emphatic winRishav Raj who had sparked Tamil Nadus firstinnings collapse by removing the teenage opener on Friday returned fresh on Saturday to pick up two more key wickets capping off a dream debutThe day began with Tamil Nadu adding just 11 runs to their overnight total before 17yearold debutant Jeganathan Hemchudeshan was dismissed by pacer Sahil Raj for 28 Sahil who had been incisive throughout the match ended with six wickets across both innings Veteran batter Baba Indrajith with 16 firstclass centuries to his name was next to fall caught by Shikhar Mohan off Rishav Raj for 22 as Jharkhand tightened their gripTamil Nadus only resistance came from 19yearold C Andre Siddarth who compiled a gritty 80 off 180 deliveries with 12 boundaries His patient 100run stand with M Shahrukh Khan 37 briefly revived hopes for the home side lifting them from 93 for 5 to 193However once Anukul Roy broke the partnership by dismissing Shahrukh Tamil Nadus tail offered little resistance Roy finished with 3 for 42 as the last three wickets tumbled for just 14 runs with injured tailender Balasubramaniam Sachin unable to batIshan Kishan was named Player of the Match for his superb 173 in Jharkhands first innings which set the tone for their dominant win IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ranji-trophy-rishav-raj-shines-on-debut-as-jharkhand-crush-tn-by-an-innings-and-114-runs-643846.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 23:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-wc-after-refreshing-break-india-eyes-win-over-formidable-england--643737.html Indore Oct 18 In the thick of the festive spirit all cities in India make for an illuminating look through decorative lights diyas lit up in various shapes and joy being all around Amidst this festive atmosphere and heat being at its best a refreshed India will be back in action to restart its quest of entering the semifinals when it faces a formidable England in a mustwin clash at the Holkar Stadium on SundayBy the time the match will be on one can expect for the 30000seater stadium located bang in the centre of the city to be packed to the rafters The buzz around the IndiaEngland clash has already spilled into the city with locals starting to make their matchday predictions with the casual ease of seasoned punditsBut inside the Indian dressing room despite having a relaxing weeklong break the mood is bound to be serious Indias campaign buoyed by early wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan is now at a precarious point after defeats to South Africa and Australia in VisakhapatnamThe SENA phase of the competition South Africa England New Zealand Australia was always going to be the litmus test for the hosts and with two losses the focus for India will now be in getting the better of England who are unbeaten and arrive with momentum especially after rain in Colombo helped them escape a huge scare against PakistanFor India improving the dot ball percentage not perishing to leftarm spinners and tweaking the fivebowling combination are major concerns Indias middle order has been the backbone of its campaign so far and repeatedly bailing the team out of early collapsesAgainst Australia openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal made big runs in a 155run opening stand But a lowerorder collapse meant they finished at 330 which Australia chased down in a nailbiting chase Against a side like England who are relentless with the ball and punish passivity from the opposition batters India cannot afford any slipupsThey will need their top five batters to fire again and take charge of keeping dot ball percentage low something which has been a teething concern through the tournament They also need to take down the challenge from leftarm spin duo of Sophie Ecclestone and Linsey Smith who are amongst top ten leading wickettakers in the competitionIndia may also be needed to rethink its team combination especially after defeats to Australia and South Africa showed the fragility of playing with five bowlers in a 50over game Though skipper Harmanpreet Kaur stepped as the sixth bowler against South Africa additional bowling reinforcements could be crucial against England who are heavily dependent on captain Nat SciverBrunt and Heather KnightThe sixth bowler will be needed by India not just for control but also for creating breakthroughs when the pressure mounts With England having a vulnerability against inswingers Renuka Singh Thakur will be a valuable inclusion but in whose place she comes makes for an interesting watchMeanwhile touted as outside contenders for the trophy England managed to briefly be on top of the points table before being eclipsed by Australia But beneath the surface of an unbeaten campaign their progress has been anything but assuredTheir wins have masked some of the recurring vulnerabilities against Bangladesh they were 1016 before Heathers rescue act helped them get over the line In their win over Sri Lanka only Nat crossed 35 and went on to make a century Against Pakistan they were 787 when rain intervened and helped them escape with a pointWith India and Australia looming Englands semifinal spot may look safe but still not having that guarantee to enter the last four stageOutside Heather Nat and to some extent Charlie Dean rest of them have flattered to deceive with Emma Lamb miscast at number six and Tammy Beaumont slowly becoming a walking wicket against inswingers being under the heaviest scrutinySince their thumping tenwicket win over South Africa in Guwahati their top order has failed to survive the powerplay unscathed If pacers have stifled them in the first ten overs the spinners then come over to stifle Englands runflow in the middle overs What would be the solution to Englands batting woes from head coach Charlotte Edwards makes for an interesting lookIn all India will need to deliver a sustained toptier performance to overcome England something which theyve struggled with consistently in the tournament so far They wouldnt just need flashes of brilliance because a cohesive overall execution is the need of the hourAs they enter a makeorbreak stage of the tournament and with little room for error time is ripe for India to need to raise their game in every department Theres no better moment to do it than now beating England during the Diwali frenzy in cricketloving IndoreWhen Sunday October 19 300 PM ISTWhere Holkar Stadium IndoreWhere to watch Star Sports Network for live TV broadcast and JioHotstar for live streamingSquadsIndia Harmanpreet Kaur c Smriti Mandhana vc Pratika Rawal Harleen Deol Jemimah Rodrigues Richa Ghosh Uma Chetry Renuka Singh Thakur Deepti Sharma Sneh Rana Sree Charani Radha Yadav Amanjot Kaur Arundhati Reddy and Kranti GaudEngland Nat SciverBrunt c Em Arlott Tammy Beaumont Lauren Bell Alice Capsey Charlie Dean Sophia Dunkley Sophie Ecclestone Lauren Filer Sarah Glenn Amy Jones Heather Knight Emma Lamb Linsey Smith and Danni WyattHodge IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-wc-after-refreshing-break-india-eyes-win-over-formidable-england--643737.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/were-confident-that-cummins-is-going-to-play-a-major-part-in-ashes-george-bailey-643775.html Perth Oct 18 Australias selectors remain optimistic that captain Pat Cummins will play a major part in the upcoming Ashes series despite no final decision being made on his availability less than five weeks before the first Test Chair of selectors George Bailey struck a positive tone while speaking to reporters in Perth on Saturday saying Cummins recovery from a back issue was progressing well I actually have no further update on that from when I think the last time Pat spoke Its progressing Hes building up Hes optimistic about it I think actually the more hes done over the last few days the more optimistic hes become but I categorically dont know if hes bowled a ball he saidCummins had earlier admitted he was less likely than likely to be fit for Perth and would need at least four weeks of bowling to be ready Despite that uncertainty Bailey said there were positive signs in the skippers training workloadWe know time is getting short and theres permutations around that not just around the back but other factors as well Its positive Were really confident that hes going to play a major part Hopefully its the first Test If not then well pick it up Bailey addedIf Cummins fails to recover in time Steven Smith will captain Australia Bailey confirmed Smiths return from New York and said he will play the next two Sheffield Shield games for New South WalesBailey also provided updates on Cameron Green and Beau Webster both of whom have been carefully managed due to minor injuries It is minor and its conservative and I think this decision probably ensures that we do have enough time to make sure Bailey said on Greens side sorenessWe put so much time and energy into building out the plan for him to be available for the first Test as an allrounder Hell keep his plan of playing Shield round three and Shield four that should provide pretty good time that hed be in a good place to be ready to bowlHe also assured fans that Webster recovering from a rolled ankle was a lock for the first Test squadLast time he rolled his ankle I think about five weeks later he had a bit of a soft tissue injury We just sort of took Beau through the journey of lets work back from Sydney rather than up to Perth for the sake of one extra week get it right I think his allround package has been really important Hell be in Perth Everyone can relax he saidMeanwhile Marnus Labuschagnes strong domestic form has impressed Bailey though he stopped short of confirming his Test recall I thought out of everything that hes played I really liked the innings in Adelaide Bailey saidI liked the intent I liked the movement liked the way he built the partnerships Its a nice bowling attack South Australia have got so hes batting nicely We know hes a quality player he concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/were-confident-that-cummins-is-going-to-play-a-major-part-in-ashes-george-bailey-643775.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pkl-12-big-boost-to-have-nitin-kumar-back-says-jaipur-pink-panthers-head-coach-narender-redhu-643780.html New Delhi Oct 18 Jaipur Pink Panthers head coach Narender Redhu is delighted with the return of Nitin Kumar who played a key role in his sides win registering his eighth Super 10 of the season after returning from an injury Jaipur Pink Panthers returned to winning ways after their impressive performance against UP Yoddhas prevailing 4229 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on FridayDelighted with the return of his raider at this crucial stage of the tournament the coach shared Were happy to have Nitin back in the side The entire team has been waiting for his return We lost a few games which we might have won if he was in the side However we wanted him to recover fully before letting him back in the team Today its a big boost to have him back in defence and offenceThe head coach also credited Ali Samadi for stepping up to the plate in the absence of Nitin He said Its a team game At moments when Nitin wasnt in the team Ali Samadi shouldered the raiding responsibilities alone Today he also performed wellThe Iranian registered his fourth Super 10 of the season in the win against the Yoddhas Further elaborating on his raiders impressive performances in his debut season Redhu reckoned that the league has found a new star Hes the new kid on the block Hes talented fit confident and has a great bonding with the team Hes worked hard throughout and hopefully he can be fit and firing for Jaipur Pink Panthers in the future as wellThe league has found a new star in him Thats how kabaddi moves forward as a sport he addedReflecting on his teams allround performance and especially the combination play between his two raiders Redhu mentioned It was a brilliant team effort The combination between Ali and Nitin was top notch for us today and even Parvinder contributed to the win This is the performance we had been waiting for as a teamNitin Kumar also credited Ali Samadi for his standout performances in his debut season This is not an individual sport its a team sport The team can only win if everyone gives their best Ali has been exceptional for us To do what hes doing in his debut season is sensational Whenever we need support in certain situations he steps up Nitin saidLooking ahead to the teams next challenge against Bengal Warriorz Nitin said We want to keep playing in this manner and give it our all in the upcoming matches Well plan for each opponent and take it one game at a timeEchoing those sentiments while giving a bit of insight into how the team will plan to stop Bengal Warriorz captain Devank Dalal Aryan Kumar concluded The strategy will be to stop Devank as much as possible Hes the main raider of their team Hes at the peak of his powers So well follow the coachs plans and keep the defence tight whenever hes on the matPlease find below the previews for the PKL Season 12 matches on Saturday October 18In the thick of the top four battle Bengaluru Bulls will be up for a stern test against Dabang Delhi KC in the first game of the day The young guns such as Alireza Mirzaian and Deepak Sankar will be leading the charge for the Bulls when they go up against Dabang Delhis experienced campaigners including Ashu Malik and Fazel AtrachaliAfter winning a string of games Telugu Titans have lost two games on the bounce and are going through a bit of a stutter Vijay Malik and Bharat Hooda have been exceptional for them this season and the team will be counting on them to find their best form when they come up against the tabletoppers Puneri PaltanWith Devank Dalal recording five 20 point games this season he singlehandedly carried the Bengal Warriorz campaign this season As their playin hopes hang by a thread their captain will once again need to step up when they take on Jaipur Pink Panthers dynamic raiding duo in Nitin Kumar and Ali Samadi IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pkl-12-big-boost-to-have-nitin-kumar-back-says-jaipur-pink-panthers-head-coach-narender-redhu-643780.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 15:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-new-zealand-opt-to-bowl-first-against-pakistan-tahuhu-comes-in-for-illing-643785.html Colombo Oct 18 New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the Womens World Cup match at R Premadasa Stadium here on Saturday New Zealand made just one change in their playing 11 with Lea Tahuhu coming in for Bree IllingWere going to bowl first today I think we saw that they pitched it a little up in the England vs Pakistan game So were going to have a first crack at that and especially with the weather thats been around in Colombo probably the last week or so I think knowing what to chase is sometimes of benefit Just got to focus on this game New Zealand captain Sophie Devine said at the tossI think you know thats been our priority focusing on this game and making sure that we do the basics really well and fous on the processes I know its very cliche but we know if we start focusing too far ahead then we can sort of get ahead of ourselves So looking forward to a really good challenge here against PakistanOn the other hand Pakistan made no changes in their final 11 for the gamePakistan captain Fatima Sana said We have good belief in our side and the way the guys performed in our bowling and fielding side I think we still have that belief Hopefully they will execute a better plan today and bounce back Hopefully we will try to win this game Playing with the same teamPlaying XIsPakistan Muneeba Ali Omaima Sohail Sidra Amin Aliya Riaz Natalia Pervaiz Fatima Sanac Sidra Nawazw Rameen Shamim Diana Baig Nashra Sandhu Sadia IqbalNew Zealand Suzie Bates Georgia Plimmer Amelia Kerr Sophie Devine c Brooke Halliday Maddy Green Isabella Gazew Jess Kerr Rosemary Mair Lea Tahuhu Eden Carson IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-new-zealand-opt-to-bowl-first-against-pakistan-tahuhu-comes-in-for-illing-643785.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 15:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rain-washes-out-first-t20i-between-new-zealand-and-england-in-christchurch-643798.html Christchurch Oct 18 Persistent rain denied fans an exciting finish as the opening T20 International between New Zealand and England was abandoned at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday England having posted 153 for six in their 20 overs never got the chance to defend their total as the rain intensified before New Zealands innings could begin leaving the series finely poised with just two matches to decide the outcomeAfter being sent in to bat Englands top order struggled to find rhythm on a sluggish pitch that offered grip and variable bounce The visitors slipped to 81 for five in the 12th over when captain Jos Buttler who had been anchoring the innings was caught in the deep for 29 Despite some promising starts from the likes of Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook New Zealands bowlers maintained consistent pressure making scoring difficultIt was allrounder Sam Curran who provided the muchneeded impetus for England Coming in with his side under pressure Curran played a composed yet aggressive knock finishing unbeaten on 49 off 35 balls His innings featured a series of late boundaries including a crucial flurry in the final overs that lifted England to a competitive total The final over bowled by Jacob Duffy went for 19 runs a surge that gave England hope of setting a challenging chaseRain briefly halted play after 162 overs when England were 110 for five forcing a 30minute delay When play resumed Curran and Jordan Cox managed to push the total past 150 before the innings closedFor New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner was the standout performer with the ball returning tidy figures of one for 20 from his four overs of leftarm spin The rest of the attack shared the wickets evenly with each bowler contributing to a disciplined collective effortHowever the weather had the final say with continuous showers making further play impossible The teams will now regroup for the second T20I scheduled to be played at the same venue in Christchurch on Monday IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rain-washes-out-first-t20i-between-new-zealand-and-england-in-christchurch-643798.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 17:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/gavin-larsen-returns-to-lead-new-zealands-selection-panel-643509.html Auckland Oct 17 Gavin Larsen has been appointed New Zealand Crickets selection manager filling the role left by the departing Sam Wells A former New Zealand Test and ODI player Larsen was the chief executive of Cricket Wellington and the Cricket Operations Manager ahead of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup before being appointed New Zealand selection manager from 2015 to 2023He then took on the role of Performance Director at the Warwickshire County Cricket Club WCCC before returning to New Zealand and accepting the role of Commercial Manager for the Nelson Giants basketballLarsen in conjunction with head coach Rob Walter will be responsible for helping select all Blackcaps New Zealand A and New Zealand XI squads for inbound and outbound toursI feel absolutely honoured to be stepping back into the Blackcaps and the national high performance environment Larsen saidIm hugely passionate about cricket in this country and to be given another opportunity to contribute at the highest level is really exciting I cant wait to get started this summer and hopefully help play a part in continuing the success of the BlackcapsNZCs Chief High Performance Officer Daryl Gibson said the national selection manager was responsible for managing the selection processes as well as working with domestic scouts and the Major Association coaches to stay up to date on the domestic sceneGibson said Larsen impressed the appointments panel with his grasp of the modern game not least the relationship between franchise and international cricket and his knowledge of the domestic environment in New ZealandGavins familiarity with the role and his understanding of the requirements played an important part in his appointment he saidBut we were also impressed with his passion and energy and his desire to get back into the game and help make a differenceGibson confirmed the selection model would remain unchanged with the selection manager empowered to brief advise collaborate with and challenge the Blackcaps head coach who would retain ultimate decisionmaking authorityWhile Rob will make the final decisions as the chief selector we want Gav preparing him with as much intel as possible and challenging his thinking and decisions This requires a strong relationship between the two parties and were confident Gav has the soft skills and the acumen to make it workLarsen will officially begin his role on November 3 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/gavin-larsen-returns-to-lead-new-zealands-selection-panel-643509.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rohit-virat-amp-australia-audition-for-2027-or-a-farewell-tour-643540.html New Delhi Oct 17 As India gears up for the highvoltage ODI series against Australia the spotlight inevitably falls on two modern greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli The duo who have defined an era of Indian cricket were seen training intensely in Perth looking as sharp and motivated as ever But amid the excitement a cloud of uncertainty looms large is this the last dance for Indias iconic pairBoth Rohit and Virat have served Indian cricket with unmatched consistency and leadership Yet with a generational shift underway and the rise of new stars under young skipper Shubman Gill speculation about the veterans future refuses to die downSome believe the management might be using this series as a litmus test giving them one last shot before gradually transitioning to younger legs Others argue that form and fitness should be the only yardsticks and if the two perform in Australia they deserve to stay in contention till the 2027 ODI World CupWhats certain is that the series means more than just runs and wickets For fans its a chance to relive the magic of Rohits effortless stroke play and Kohlis fierce determination traits that have brought India countless memorable victoriesFor the team its about striking the perfect balance between experience and youth as Gill begins his journey as Indias new leader Down UnderWhether this tour marks a new beginning or the closing chapter of a golden era one thing is undeniable the cricketing world will be glued to Rohit and Virat once again hoping their bats do the talking just as they have for over a decadeThe opening clash between India and Australia will take place at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday October 19Indias ODI squad for the Australia tour includes Shubman Gill Captain Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli Shreyas Iyer VC Axar Patel KL Rahul WK Nitish Kumar Reddy Washington Sundar Kuldeep Yadav Harshit Rana Mohammed Siraj Arshdeep Singh Prasidh Krishna Dhruv Jurel WK and Yashasvi Jaiswal IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rohit-virat-amp-australia-audition-for-2027-or-a-farewell-tour-643540.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ex-aussie-all-rounder-okeefe-fundamentally-agree-with-broads-worst-aussie-team-since-2010-remark-643381.html New Delhi Oct 16 Former Australian allrounder Steve OKeefe has backed exEnglish quick Stuart Broads worst Aussie team since 2010 remark saying he fundamentally agreed with the comment made by Broad and also tipped England to win the series England hasnt won an Ashes series since 2015 They havent won a Test in Australia since 2011 Responding to exAustralia batter David Warners prediction England would lose the series down under 40 Broad said Australia have their worst team since 2010 heading into this AshesYou wouldnt be outlandish in thinking its actually not an opinion its a fact its probably the worst Australian team since 2010 when England last won And its the best English team since 2010 he said on his podcast For The Love Of CricketNow OKeefe has now came in support of Broads comment and said he agreed with Broads sentiments Im looking at the squad we had then Ponting and Clarke Haddin Harris Johnson Katich young Khawaja and Smith England handed it to us 31 Cook dominated that series James Anderson took 24 wickets It was a wellled team by Andrew Strauss OKeefe said on SEN Run HomeThat English team was fantastic I do agree with the sentiment from Broad I do agree that this English team is the best since 2010 and I do think this is the most vulnerable the Australians have looked since 2010 Its not the worst team There was a lot of instability about the spin bowling during that 2011 series it was not consistent It was imbalanced but some of the greatest Aussie cricketers played in that team he saidI think what he is saying is that this is the closest it could be and Australia is under pressure and I absolutely and fundamentally agree with Stuart Broad on that I have tipped England to win We know what these guys are capable of when theyre at the best but to come over and get it done is different I love when players come out and make comments like this I want to hear more of this character in conversationsAussie skipper Pat Cummins is facing an uphill battle to prove his fitness with the latest scans revealing his back stress fracture has not yet healed He could miss the opening Ashes Test on November 21 in Perth IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ex-aussie-all-rounder-okeefe-fundamentally-agree-with-broads-worst-aussie-team-since-2010-remark-643381.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/lucknow-super-giants-appoint-kane-williamson-as-strategic-advisor-for-ipl-2026-643385.html New Delhi Oct 16 Veteran New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson has been appointed as the new strategic advisor of IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants LSG Williamson will take on the role following the departure of Indias fast bowling legend Zaheer Khan who was the franchises mentor for IPL 2025 Interestingly Williamson had been a part of the Durbans Super Giants the sister franchise of LSG in this years SA20 Kane has been a part of the Super Giants family and its an absolute delight to welcome him in his new role as Strategic Advisor for LucknowIPLHis leadership strategic insight deep understanding of the game and ability to inspire players make him an invaluable addition to the team wrote Goenka the chairman of RPSG Group on his X account on ThursdayWilliamson is currently on a casual contract with New Zealand Cricket NZC and his most recent appearance for the Blackcaps came in the 2025 Champions Trophy where the side finished runnersup to IndiaIn 79 IPL matches while turning out for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans Williamson made 2128 runs at an average of 3546 and a strike rate of 12561 including being the leading rungetter in the 2018 seasonThe franchise had previously hired former India bowling coach Bharat Arun as their bowling coach Sources in the franchise have also told IANS on Thursday that Carl Crowe has been added to LSGs support staff as the spin bowling coachCrowe was previously in the same role with Kolkata Knight Riders KKR and worked on making Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy a lethal spin bowling pair for the threetime IPL winnersIt was confirmed some time back that Crowe will also join Arun in LSG now and an official statement will come soon With Justin Langer also being retained as the head coach following talks going on back and forth the franchise will soon kickstart its preparations for IPL 2026 auction further said sourcesLSG under the leadership of India wicketkeeperbatter Rishabh Pant ended their IPL 2025 campaign at seventh place matching their finish from the previous season of the competition The backtoback midtable results mark a dip from their impressive thirdplace finishes in the IPL 2022 and 2023 seasons respectively IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/lucknow-super-giants-appoint-kane-williamson-as-strategic-advisor-for-ipl-2026-643385.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-bangladesh-opt-to-bat-first-against-australia-in-vizag-643432.html Visakhapatnam Oct 16 Bangladesh have won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the Womens World Cup match at Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACAVDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Thursday Both teams made two changes for the match as Bangladesh eye their second win of the tournament while the defending champions aim to stretch their unbeaten runWe wanted to bat first Seeing the conditions we wanted to put runs on the board We were short on 3040 runs in the last game We have two changes The thing is we do have a good bowling side We had to give them rest so that they could recover for the last few games Hard to recover I know We wont compromise on any game Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana said at the tossOn the other hand AUstralia captain Alyssa Healy was happy to see how Darcie Brown gets going in the game after been included in the playing 11 Look I would have loved to bat Good breeze would help the girls Beautiful place to play cricket Great crowd Two changes Darcie Brown gets the nod and Im happy to see what she does she saidIn the last game Australia defeated India in a recordbreaking run chase in the tournaments history at the same venue while Bangladesh came close but ultimately lost to South Africa by three wickets in VisakhapatnamPlaying XIsAustralia Alyssa Healywc Phoebe Litchfield Ellyse Perry Beth Mooney Annabel Sutherland Ashleigh Gardner Tahlia McGrath Georgia Wareham Alana King Megan Schutt Darcie BrownBangladesh Fargana Hoque Rubya Haider Sharmin Akhter Nigar Sultanawc Sobhana Mostary Ritu Moni Shorna Akter Fahima Khatun Rabeya Khan Nishita Akter Nishi Fariha Trisna IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-bangladesh-opt-to-bat-first-against-australia-in-vizag-643432.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/abhishek-smriti-named-icc-players-of-the-month-for-september-643469.html New Delhi Oct 16 India duo of Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana have been named ICC Players of the Month for September Abhishek 25 was rewarded for his explosive run in the Asia Cup where he amassed 314 runs in seven matches at an average of 4485 and a blistering strikerate of 200 His consistency and flair earned him the Player of the Tournament honour and he also reached a careerhigh 931 rating points in the ICC Mens T20I Batting Rankings the highest ever recorded in the format at the end of the Super Fours stage The lefthanded batter beat competition from teammate Kuldeep Yadav and Zimbabwes Brian Bennett to claim the monthly accoladeIt feels great to win this ICC award and I am happy that it has come for some important matches that I could help win I am proud to be part of a team that can pull off victories from the most difficult of situationsOur recent track record in T20Is reflects our outstanding team culture and positive mindset I thank the team management for their guidance and to all my teammates for their support I am also thankful to the panel that selected me for this award said Abhishek in a statement by the ICC on ThursdaySmriti meanwhile continued her fine run in international cricket through an outstanding time in the home ODI series against Australia via scores of 58 117 and 125 The India vicecaptain scored 308 runs in four ODIs during the period at an average of 77 and a strike rate of 13568Smriti who is in the midst of Indias campaign in the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup struck the fastest century by an India batter during the third ODI against Australia when she reached the threefigure mark off just 50 deliveries in New Delhi She beat competition from South Africas Tazmin Brits and Pakistans Sidra Amin for the awardI am truly honoured to receive the ICC Womens Player of the Month award for September 2025 A recognition like this pushes me to keep growing and evolving as a player The recognition also reflects the support trust and effort we put in together collectively as a teamMy aim has always been to deliver my best and win matches for the team I am looking forward to making the most out of the opportunities that result in memorable victories for India in the matches ahead she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/abhishek-smriti-named-icc-players-of-the-month-for-september-643469.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/world-boxing-cup-finals-to-begin-from-nov-14-in-greater-noida-643476.html New Delhi Oct 16 The worlds top pugilists will battle for glory at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 scheduled to take place at Greater Noidas Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex from November 14 to 21 Hosted by India for the first time the weeklong spectacle will bring together elite boxers including 2025 stage winners as they compete for the coveted World Boxing Cup trophy The competition will see male and female contenders across ten weight categories vie for top honours in Olympicstyle boxingBuilding on the success of the inaugural 2024 editionwhich featured stages in England the USA and Mongolia followed by the Finals in England India enters this years finals ranked inside the top five in the global medal standings with 17 medals including four golds six silvers and seven bronzesSpeaking on the occasion Ajay Singh President of the Boxing Federation of India said Hosting the World Boxing Cup Finals reflects how far Indian boxing has come not just in performance but in our ability to stage worldclass events With India set to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030 and aspiring to stage the Olympics in 2036 this is another important step in that directionOver the past few years weve built systems that consistently produce international medalists and this tournament allows us to showcase that progress on home soil Its a defining moment for us and for our boxers alikeThe 2025 World Boxing Cup held its first stage in Brazils Foz do Iguacu where the Indian mens contingent finished with six medals the highlight being Hitesh Gulias gold in the 70kg category Abhinash Jamwal 65kg finished with a silver medal while Jadumani Singh 50kg Manish Rathore 55kg Sachin Siwach 60kg and Vishal 90kg picked up a bronze medal eachStage two of the Cup moved to Poland while stage three was held in Astana Kazakhstan where Indias top national elite womens boxers joined the fray Sakshi Chaudhary 54kg Jasmine Lamboria 57kg and Nupur Sheoran 80kg made waves by winning a gold medal each while the experienced Pooja Rani 80kg and rising star Minakshi Hooda 48kg picked up a silver each Sanju Khatri 60kg was the recipient of the bronzeIn the elite mens section Hitesh and Abhinash added a silver each to their World Boxing Cup medal tallies while Jugnoo Ahlawat joined the podium finishes with a silver Nikhil Dubey 75kg and Narender Berwal 90kg collected a bronze medal each IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/world-boxing-cup-finals-to-begin-from-nov-14-in-greater-noida-643476.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bangladesh-include-soumya-sarkar-mahidul-islam-ankon-for-west-indies-odis-643478.html Dhaka Oct 16 Bangladesh have made two additions to their ODI squad for the upcoming threematch series against the West Indies starting Saturday Batters Soumya Sarkar and Mahidul Islam Ankon come in for Mohammad Naim and Nahid Rana Naim and Rana featured in the third ODI against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi where Bangladesh slumped to a 200run defeat losing the series 30 Naim struggled for 23 balls before edging to slip while Rana went wicketless and failed to finish his final over amid concerns over a possible injurySoumya returns to the ODI fold after last featuring in February He missed the recent T20I series against Afghanistan due to visa issues that delayed his travel to the UAEUncapped in ODIs wicketkeeperbatter Mahidul made his international debut in the Chattogram Test against South Africa last year The 26yearold has been in strong domestic form averaging 4686 in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League with one century and ten fiftiesLitton Das is set to miss the ODI series after scans confirmed a side strain sustained during the Asia Cup The team management has decided to rest the T20I captain as a precaution to avoid aggravating the injurySelectors have retained faith in Najmul Hossain Shanto Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain despite their poor recent outings The spin unit remains unchanged led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Rishad Hossain while the pace attack continues to feature Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin AhmedThe ODI series will be played in Mirpur on October 19 21 and 23Squad Mehidy Hassan Miraz capt Tanzid Hasan Soumya Sarkar Saif Hassan Najmul Hossain Shanto Towhid Hridoy Mahidul Islam wk Jaker Ali wk Shamim Hossain Nurul Hasan wk Rishad Hossain Tanvir Islam Taskin Ahmed Mustafizur Rahman Tanzim Hasan Hasan Mahmud IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bangladesh-include-soumya-sarkar-mahidul-islam-ankon-for-west-indies-odis-643478.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/mark-wood-confident-of-attaining-full-fitness-ahead-of-ashes-opener-643490.html New Delhi Oct 16 Mark Wood has expressed that he is quietly confident of being fit and ready to feature in the first Ashes Test in Perth on November 21 Wood was recognised as Englands leading wickettaker during their 40 defeat in the 202122 Ashes series and was named Player of the Match at Headingley in 2023 after dismantling Australia with his pace However he has not participated in a competitive fixture since the Champions Trophy in February having missed the entire English summer following knee surgeryA comeback had initially been targeted for the fifth Test of Englands series against India with Wood seen bowling in the nets alongside international teammates during the summer However swelling in his knee required fluid to be drained delaying his return A similar issue later ruled him out of Durhams County Championship campaignWood is scheduled to arrive in New Zealand next week to link up with Englands whiteball squads and continue his rehabilitation though he is not expected to play any competitive matches In recent weeks he has been observed bowling in the heated marquee at Englands training base in Loughborough and it is understood that he considers himself to be in a good position ahead of the AshesIt was a frustrating summer Wood told the Wisden Cricket Weekly podcast I didnt get to play any cricket and my knee at times when you think that youre just about ready to play it was not just quite thereI got knocked back a couple of times but in the tent its been going well Ive had the speed gun out and the pace is getting up there so Im building nicely into New Zealand first and then the Australian legHopefully Im in form bowling well in the practice games and in the nets and can put my hand up for that game in Perth The rehab hasnt just been a straight curve Its been a bit up and down but Im in a good position now where Im hoping to kick on for that gameI never want to give an answer where I say Yes Im pumped Im ready But Im in a confident place at the minute and feeling a lot more positive so Im quietly confidentWood mentioned that his recovery from knee surgery has been unlike his previous rehabilitation experiences from elbow and ankle injuries describing the process as annoying He explained You keep thinking Im nearly there and youre just about to press the trigger to play The fifth Test against India I was so close and then when I was at my top speed my knee swelled up so I had to have it drainedThen again at the back end of the year with Durham I was so close to playing a game but again I just kept getting this slight swelling The ECB with what was coming up were like Look its a risk we dont need to take Thankfully the last few times Ive bowled there hasnt been that swelling there Its much more positiveWood has also used part of the summer to work on his coaching credentials in preparation for life after playing He completed a brief coaching stint with the England Lions and is currently pursuing his Level Three coaching qualification alongside former England cricketers Steven Finn Chris Jordan Sarah Taylor and Chris Woakes IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/mark-wood-confident-of-attaining-full-fitness-ahead-of-ashes-opener-643490.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bavuma-named-in-sa-a-squad-for-second-game-against-india-a-ahead-of-test-series-643499.html Johannesburg Oct 16 South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma has been named in the A squad for the second redball game against India A as part of his returntoplay program The development marks a key step in his preparation for the home Test series against India scheduled for to happen in November Bavuma was ruled out of South Africas ongoing Tests against Pakistan with a calf strain He sustained the injury on the whiteball tour of England and will now play in the second game against India A to be played at the BCCI Centre of Excellence CoE in Bengaluru from November 69After the redball games between India A and South Africa A happen from October 30 to November 9 the two teams will contest in a threematch 50over series at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot from November 1319 Marques Ackerman will lead South Africa A in both formatsSpinner Kyle Simmonds has earned his maiden SA A callup to the fourday side while allrounder Delano Potgieter has been included for the first time in the 50over squad The 50over squad comprising of Proteas players Ottneil Baartman Bjorn Fortuin Kwena Maphaka Lhuandré Pretorius and Nqaba PeterMalibongwe Maketa will be the head coach for the redball games while Wandile Gwavu will take charge for the 50over matches Were looking forward to this tour and are eager to take on the challenge of competing against India in their own backyard Our ability to play and bowl spin has improved significantly over the years so playing in the subcontinent which will be a first for many of the players will be a good testWere definitely up for it as a team Its been a while since South Africa A last toured India and playing there always demands adaptability and mental toughness Gaining experience on subcontinent surfaces and learning to adapt to varying conditions specially in the redball format will be invaluable for our players as we continue to build towards future tours and potential Proteas opportunities said Gwavu in a statementSouth Africa A head into the tour of India following a competitive tour against New Zealand A at home where they clinched the oneday series 21 although they lost the fourday series 01The South Africa A fourday squad will depart for Bengaluru from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on October 25 ahead of the first redball game happening from October 30 to November 2South Africa A FourDay Squad against India A Marques Ackerman captain Temba Bavuma second game only Okuhle Cele Zubayr Hamza Jordan Hermann Rubin Hermann Rivaldo Moonsamy Tshepo Moreki Mihlali Mpongwana Lesego Senokwane Prenelan Subrayen Kyle Simmonds Tsepo Ndwandwa Jason Smith Tiaan van Vuuren and Codi YusufSouth Africa A OneDay squad against India A Marques Ackerman captain Ottneil Baartman Bjorn Fortuin Jordan Hermann Rubin Hermann Kwena Maphaka Rivaldo Moonsamy Tshepo Moreki Mihlali Mpongwana Nqaba Peter Delano Potgieter Lhuandré Pretorius Sinethemba Qeshile Jason Smith and Codi Yusuf IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bavuma-named-in-sa-a-squad-for-second-game-against-india-a-ahead-of-test-series-643499.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/gill-kohli-rohit-and-others-depart-for-australia-second-batch-to-leave-tonight-643090.html New Delhi Oct 15 Captain Shubman Gill along with Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma and other members of Team India departed for Australia on Wednesday morning to begin their muchanticipated tour Down Under The second batch of the squad is scheduled to leave later tonight at 9 PM The tour will feature three OneDay Internationals followed by a fivematch T20I series setting the stage for an exciting contest between two of the worlds top cricketing nationsThe first group also includes the support staff and several senior players while the remaining members will join them ahead of the teams first warmup session in Australia The players are expected to undergo a brief acclimatisation period before the limitedovers series begins on October 19With India aiming to maintain their impressive overseas form the tour is seen as a crucial test of both character and depth Fans are eagerly awaiting the action as young skipper Shubman Gill leads the side looking to set the tone for the seriesThe three ODIs will also mark the muchawaited return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to international action after a significant breakCricket enthusiasts are thrilled to see the senior duo back on the field even as Gill captains the team in their presence a fascinating dynamic that adds an extra layer of intrigue to this highprofile tourIndias whiteball tour of Australia begins with the ODI opener on October 19 at Perth Stadium followed by matches at Adelaide Oval and the Sydney Cricket Ground on October 23 and 25 respectively A fivematch T20I series will follow starting October 29The last time India toured Australia for a bilateral ODI series was in 202021 when they lost 21 but bounced back to win the T20I series by the same margin IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/gill-kohli-rohit-and-others-depart-for-australia-second-batch-to-leave-tonight-643090.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/india-womens-team-visits-ujjains-mahakaleshwar-temple-attends-bhasma-aarti-643136.html Ujjain Oct 15 The Indian womens cricket team visited Ujjains Mahakaleshwar Temple on Wednesday to seek blessings after suffering backtoback defeats in the ongoing ICC Womens World Cup The players participated in the early morning Bhasma Aarti and spent time in offering prayers in the Nandi Hall The Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar is regarded as a spiritually powerful ritual performed in the early morning hours It holds profound importance for devotees who see it as a rare chance to witness the divine form of Lord Mahakal in a solemn and mystical settingIndia started off its World Cup campaign with backtoback wins however their losses to South Africa and Australia in the following matches in Vizag have put their World Cup campaign on hold The Harmanpreet Kaurled side are currently fourth on the points table with four points from four matches and a net run rate of 0682 with three leaguephase games still to playWhile dropping backtoback games India have shown they can mix it with the elite teams While being on the wrong end of the result their performance against Australia in a match that very much lived up to the hype showed they have batting lineup capable of going all the waySmriti Mandhana Pratika Rawal Harleen Deol and Richa Ghosh have been their major contributors with the bat while Deepti Sharma Sneh Rana and Kranti Gaud have all proven effective wicket takers The hosts have plenty of potential matchwinners as the tournament stakes keep risingIndia will next face England at Indore on Sunday followed by matches against New Zealand on October 23 and Bangladesh on October 26 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi MumbaiIndia need to win their remaining three games to finish the league stage with 10 points to make it to the semifinals IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/india-womens-team-visits-ujjains-mahakaleshwar-temple-attends-bhasma-aarti-643136.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/its-still-very-early-days-gill-hasnt-yet-faced-the-worst-days-of-captaincy-gambhir-643215.html New Delhi Oct 15 India head coach Gautam Gambhir reflected on Shubman Gills captaincy journey and said it is still very early days as he has yet to face the worst days of captaincy which is inevitable He however praised Gillss ability to handle pressure and tough situations Gill took over the reins from Rohit Sharma who announced his retirement from the format earlier this year His first assignment as the fulltime Test captain was a thrilling fiveTest series against England which ended in a 22 drawGill celebrated his maiden Test series win as India captain after registering a comprehensive sevenwicket victory against the West Indies in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on TuesdaySharing his observations on Gills captaincy on JioHotstar Gambhir said Its still very early dayshe has captained only a few Test matches so far The most important quality I see is his ability to handle pressure and tough situations Gill is very much a work in progress he hasnt yet faced the worst days of captaincy which will inevitably come It will test him personally and as a leader and I want to see how he responds when things dont go his wayIve told him Im always here to support back and protect him My role as coach is to take the pressure and criticism off his shoulders as long as he does the right things for the team and remains transparent and honest with the players inside the dressing room That is the foundation for earning respectSo far he has been absolutely brillianttransparent upfront hardworking and focused on doing the right things What more can a coach ask of a captain who is willing to put everything on the lineReflecting on the challenges Gill faced during his initial Test leadership period Gambhir said leading a young team against a quality England side was the the toughest test he faced in his captaincyI vividly remember that first conversation with him as captain We told him bluntly that we had thrown him into a deep seaeither he would drown or become a worldclass swimmer Those 750 runs in England They didnt matter so much to me whether he scored them on the next tour or this one it was the way he handled himself under pressure that mattered most Leading a young team against a quality England side I think he faced the toughest test of his captaincy Regardless of how long he leadswhether two months or ten yearsthis was a defining challengeAfter the Oval Test which we won I told him he had passed his most difficult testthat the transition was complete and things would now become smoother I sincerely hope it is so because he truly deserves it Many unfair things have been said about him but I believe we often judge players on potential and expectationslike a 24 or 25yearold making a 50plus Test average and scoring everywhere That takes time and he had the potentialI wasnt shocked he made 700750 runs but I was more impressed with his leadership Throughout those 25 days of intense cricket I never saw even a flicker of frustration or pressure on his face He led with a smile under immense pressure and he truly deserves every bit of success now and in the futurebecause everyone involved in that journey deserves it he saidAfter Indias Test series win over West Indies Gill now prepares for the Toughest Rivalry as he braces up to lead India in his debut ODI series against Australia on their home soil IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/its-still-very-early-days-gill-hasnt-yet-faced-the-worst-days-of-captaincy-gambhir-643215.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jaiswal-kuldeep-gain-big-in-test-rankings-rashid-khan-becomes-no-1-odi-bowler-643218.html Dubai Oct 15 Indias dominance in redball cricket continues to be reflected in the latest ICC rankings with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kuldeep Yadav making notable gains after the teams 20 Test series sweep over the West Indies Jaiswal improves two places to rise to fifth behind Englands Joe Root on the list for Test batters while Kuldeep climbed seven spots to move to 14th for Test bowlers following his exploits with the ball against the Caribbean sideThe West Indies too had reasons to celebrate Skipper Shai Hope jumped 34 places to joint66th while centurymaker John Campbell moved up six spots to 68th in the Test batting listAmong bowlers Jomel Warrican rose two places to 30th rounding off a productive series despite the teams defeatsMeanwhile Afghanistan created history in the ODI charts with Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai both claiming the No1 spot in their respective categories following their 30 series sweep over BangladeshRashid reclaimed the No1 ranking for ODI bowlers leapfrogging South Africas Keshav Maharaj after taking 11 wickets in Afghanistans 30 series sweep over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi their firstever ODI whitewash against the Asian rivalsOmarzai climbed one spot to dethrone Zimbabwes Sikandar Raza as the No1 ODI allrounder courtesy of seven wickets across the series coupled with valuable lowerorder runsRashids allround exploits saw him rise two places to fourth in the allrounder rankings as Afghanistan players continued to dominate across categoriesIbrahim Zadran named Player of the Series came close to making it a clean sweep of top rankings for Afghanistan He climbed eight places to second in the ODI batting charts now only 20 rating points behind Indias Shubman Gill who continues to hold the No1 positionTeammates Rahmanullah Gurbaz up two spots to 16th and Mohammad Nabi up six spots to joint50th also made significant gains following the series IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jaiswal-kuldeep-gain-big-in-test-rankings-rashid-khan-becomes-no-1-odi-bowler-643218.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ranji-trophy-ishan-kishans-fighting-century-shamis-three-wickets-highlights-of-day-1-643273.html Thiruvanthapuram Oct 15 A flawless opening hour saw Kerala bowlers MD Nidheesh and NP Basil scythed through the Maharashtra top order with swing and bounce putting the hosts in command at the end of the opening days play in their Ranji Trophy 202526 clash at the Sports Hub Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday After being reduced to a disastrous 18 for five Maharashtra were pulled out of the mire by Ruturaj Gaikwad 91 151b 11x4 and Jalaj Saxena 49 106b 4x4 who combined to add 122 runs for the sixth wicket Their partnership not only steadied the innings but also ensured that the visitors crossed the 150run mark before bad light and rain forced early stumps with Maharashtra at 179 for seven 37 minutes after teaEarlier Kerala captain Mohammed Azharuddeens decision to bowl first proved inspired Nidheesh struck gold with the new ball trapping Prithvi Shaw 0 lbw with a sharp inswinger in the very first over Moments later Siddesh Veer 0 feathered an edge to the keeper to leave Maharashtra reeling at 0 for twoBasil joined the carnage generating a steep bounce that caught Arshin Kulkarni 0 by surprise his edge was brilliantly pouched by Rohan Kunnummal at second slip Basil then had skipper Ankit Bawne 0 chopping on plunging the visitors into deeper trouble at 5 for 4With Nidheeshs inswing continuing to trouble the batters Nawale too fell legbefore making it 18 for five inside the first hour That brought Jalaj Saxena facing his former teammates to the crease Jalaj was positive from the outset finding gaps and using his feet against spin while Gaikwad settled into his rhythm with crisp drives and firm cuts The pair frustrated Keralas bowlers for nearly two sessionsGaikwads composure stood out he struck consecutive boundaries off Edhen to bring up his fifty and continued to pierce the gaps smartly Just as Maharashtra seemed to regain control Nidheesh trapped Jalaj lbw for 49 breaking the century stand Soon after Edhen who recovered from an erratic first spell got rid of Gaikwad the righthander was a fraction late as the ball thudded into his padsWith Vicky Ostwal 10 and Ramakrishna Ghosh 11 steadying things light deteriorated rapidly forcing the umpires to call it a day The honours of the day though belonged to Keralas opening bowlers who tore through Maharashtras top order before Gaikwads valiant fightback saved the visitors from total collapseKarnataka vs SaurashtraA blend of youthful ambition and seasoned composure was on full display as Devdutt Padikkal 96 141b 11x4 and Karun Nair 73 126b 9x4 orchestrated a vital 146run thirdwicket partnership steering Karnataka into a strong position on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy opener against Saurashtra at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in RajkotAfter electing to bat under clear skies Karnataka were rocked early by the discipline of Saurashtras pacers Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya Skipper Mayank Agarwal and S Nikin Jose found scoring difficult against the testing lines and Dharmendra Jadejas early introduction of spin proved decisive The leftarm spinner struck in the 10th over to remove Mayank and added Nikins wicket soon after leaving Karnataka tottering at 26 for twoAt that point Padikkal and Karun Nair showed remarkable maturity to rebuild The duo began cautiously focusing on strike rotation and punishing anything loose Padikkal in particular mixed elegance with intent cutting and driving fluently once he settled in Karuns experience came to the fore as he anchored the partnership using soft hands and quick singles to defuse the pressureAs the day wore on the pair grew more confident Both brought up their halfcenturies in style forcing the Saurashtra bowlers onto the back foot However just as Padikkal looked set for a century Jadeja struck again trapping Karun plumb in front and later castling Padikkal for 96 his fourth wicket of the dayLater KL Shrijith fell cheaply but R Smaran 66 120b 4x4 2x6 and Shreyas Gopal 38 69b 2x4 2x6 added an unbeaten 81run stand for the sixth wicket to take Karnataka to 295 for five at stumps The partnership gave the visitors a sense of control after the early wobble ensuring they ended the day well placedShami stars in Bengal vs Uttarakhand clashA dramatic late burst from Mohammed Shami who claimed three wickets in an over helped Bengal bowl out Uttarakhand for 213 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy fixture at Eden GardensFor much of the day Bengals bowling honours belonged to Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal 194544 and Ishan Porel 153403 Shami returning to redball action after the Duleep Trophy looked offrhythm in the first two sessions but turned it on spectacularly in his 15th over to clean up the tail and wrap up the inningsOpting to bowl first on a grassy surface Bengal captain Abhimanyu Easwaran deployed a fourman pace attack Shami Akash Deep Porel and Jaiswal The first breakthrough came from Porel who had Avneesh Sudha caught at second slip by Anustup Majumdar Jaiswal followed up with a peach of an outswinger to remove Prashant Chopra and later he bowled Uttarakhand skipper Kunal Chandela 7 to leave the visitors at 76 for three at lunchAfter the break Bhupen Lalwani 71 tried to rebuild sharing a 54run stand with Yuvraj Singh but Bengals seamers kept striking at regular intervals Jaiswal and Porel struck in tandem to dismantle the middle order before Shami reintroduced from the High Court End cleaned up No 9 10 and 11 in quick successionIn reply Bengals chase began shakily as Easwaran was dismissed off the first ball caught behind off Devendra Bora At stumps Bengal were 8 for 1 with Sudip Gharami 7 and Sudip Chatterjee 1 unbeaten trailing by 205 runsTamil Nadu vs JharkhandIshan Kishan roared back into firstclass form with a defiant counterattacking unbeaten 125 off 183 balls rescuing Jharkhand from a precarious situation on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match against Tamil Nadu at ChepaukAt one stage Jharkhand were struggling having lost half their side before crossing 160 but Kishans aggressive intent and positive strokeplay turned the tide Alongside Sahil Raj 64 unbeaten the wicketkeeperbatter stitched a 150run unbroken stand for the seventh wicket guiding his team to 307 for six at stumpsTamil Nadus bowlers had dominated the morning session Gurjapneet Singh the leftarm seamer made early inroads and ended with three wickets while DT Chandrasekar returning to Ranji cricket after nearly a decade used flight and drift effectively to pick up two crucial wicketsBut once Kishan found his rhythm the momentum shifted He drove through the covers swept the spinners cleanly and reached his century with a powerful pull through midwicket His composure and counterattack ensured that Jharkhand not only recovered but finished the day in a position of strength heading into Day 2 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ranji-trophy-ishan-kishans-fighting-century-shamis-three-wickets-highlights-of-day-1-643273.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/england-and-chelsea-defender-millie-bright-retires-from-international-football-642983.html New Delhi Oct 13 England and Chelsea Women defender Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football drawing the curtain on a distinguished nineyear England career that saw her lift the Euro 2022 title and captain the Lionesses to the 2023 World Cup final Bright 31 revealed her decision on her podcast The Rest is Football Daly Brightness which she cohosts with former England teammate Rachel Daly saying that the choice was deeply personal and one she had weighed up for a long timeIve been weighing this up for a long time Its one of those decisions no one can make for you Its a feeling and Im at peace with it Bright saidHaving the summer to reflect fix my knee and get my head straight really put things into perspective As you get older your priorities change Ive been craving family time time with friends and time for myselfBright who made her England debut in 2016 and went on to earn 88 caps said she was incredibly proud and honoured to have represented her country but felt the time was right to step awayIm incredibly proud and honoured to have played for England for so long Every single cap has been special and the memories Ive made have been some of the best of my life But its the right time for me to call it a day with England she saidThe defender explained that her decision was guided by the need to give her all to Chelsea admitting that the physical demands of elite football had left her at a crossroadsPhysically Im at that crossroads can I be 50 per cent for each for England and for Chelsea I want to be all in she said To give myself the best chance of doing that and be the best for my club I probably need to rein it in a little bitPeople will probably ask why and one its for myself Its a decision Ive made one that Im happy with I watched in the summer and there wasnt one part of me that thought Id made the wrong decisionBright had withdrawn herself from selection for Englands Euro 2025 campaign choosing instead to recover from knee surgery and spend the summer focusing on her mental and physical wellbeing From home she watched as the Lionesses successfully defended their European title the very trophy she helped win in 2022 when she started in every gameShe also captained the side to the 2023 Womens World Cup final in Australia and New Zealand stepping up in the absence of injured skipper Leah Williamson leading England to within touching distance of a historic world titleBrights international journey began in September 2016 when she replaced Karen Carney as a late substitute in a 20 win against Belgium Over the next nine years she established herself as one of Englands most dependable defenders a fearless commanding presence at the back and a vocal leader on and off the pitchAs she looked back on her legacy Bright said she hoped to be remembered as someone who made a difference both as a player and as a personI want my legacy to be about being a winner a difference maker Not just someone who was there but someone who grabbed every opportunity with both hands and wanted to make change she saidI want to be remembered for what I did on the pitch too someone whod do anything for anyone who was reliable and who gave everything heart and soul every single game But ultimately I want to be remembered as a true Lioness someone who represented her country in the right way IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/england-and-chelsea-defender-millie-bright-retires-from-international-football-642983.html Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/inglis-zampa-to-miss-opening-odi-against-india-643047.html Melbourne Oct 14 Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis has been ruled out of the ODI series opener against India on Sunday with spinner Adam Zampa also set to miss the match for family reasons Inglis is yet to fully recover from a calf strain that saw him miss Australias T20 tour of New Zealand earlier this monthAustralia added wicketkeeper Josh Philippe and spinner Matthew Kuhnemann to their squad for the series opener against India on SundayPhilippe who joined the T20 squad in New Zealand as Glenn Maxwells replacement when he went home with a fractured wrist is set to play his first ODI since Australias tour of the West Indies in 2021Kuhnemann could play his first 50over international since 2022 with allrounders Matt Short and Cooper Connolly the only other spinners in the squadZampa meanwhile is expected to link up with the Australian squad ahead of the second ODI against India on October 23Cricket Australia said that Inglis is expected to return for the third ODI in Sydney on October 25Alex Carey has been released from the squad for the first ODI to play in South Australias round two Sheffield Shield match against Queensland as part of his buildup to the Ashes He will rejoin the squad in Adelaide ahead of the second match of the seriesIndias whiteball tour of Australia under the new captain Shubman Gill starts with the ODI series opener on October 19 at Perth Stadium and is followed by matches at Adelaide Oval and Sydney Cricket Ground on October 23 and 25 respectivelyIt is followed by the fivematch T20I series beginning on October 29The last time India toured Australia for a bilateral ODI series the visitors lost by a 21 margin in 202021 but managed to win the subsequent T20I series by the same margin on the same tour IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/inglis-zampa-to-miss-opening-odi-against-india-643047.html Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/2nd-test-india-bowl-out-wi-for-390-need-121-runs-to-win-642894.html New Delhi Oct 13 India will need 121 runs to complete a 20 series sweep after bowling out the West Indies for 390 in 1185 overs of their second innings on day four of the second and final Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium West Indies who were asked to follow on after being bowled out for 248 and gave India a huge 270run lead mounted a spirited fightback led by centuries from John Campbell 115 and Shai Hope 103 along with an unbeaten fifty from Justin GreavesCampbell who hit his first Test century and Hope who got a hundred in the format for the first time since 2017 shared a critical thirdwicket stand of 177 where application grit and finesse were the standout qualitiesIndias bowlers toiled through the morning with little success until Ravindra Jadeja broke through by trapping Campbell lbw while trying to play a reverse sweep Hope found support in Roston Chase and the pair continued to frustrate the hosts until the second new ball shifted the tide in Indias favourMohammed Siraj having Hope chop on to his stumps triggered a collapse for the visitors as they went from 2713 to 3119 Kuldeep Yadav was the chief wrecker by removing Chase and Khary Pierre in the same over and finishing with 3104 Jasprit Bumrah chipped in with two scalps on a pitch offering minimal help for seamers and eventually ended with 344Just when India seemed poised to wrap up the innings Greaves and Jayden Seales stitched together a defiant tenthwicket stand worth 79 runs across 22 overs While Greaves remained unbeaten on fifty including hitting three boundaries Seales contributed a valuable 32 as they stretched the lead to 120 and push the match towards day fiveIn the final session Greaves and Seales continued to frustrate India who commenced with just one slip in place and spread out fields Seales had two lives when KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel dropped tough chances even as Greaves reached his fifty Indias decision to bring back Bumrah paid off when Seales flicked straight to deep square leg to end a stubborn lastwicket stand and West Indies spirited inningsHaving been bowled out inside three days in Ahmedabad West Indies showed character fight and application in New Delhi to avoid a second successive innings defeat But India despite spending exactly 200 overs on the field for three successive days remain favourites to win considering a modest target and ample time to chase it downBrief Scores India 5185 in 1342 overs trail West Indies 248 and 390 in 1185 overs John Campbell 115 Shai Hope 103 Jasprit Bumrah 344 Kuldeep Yadav 3104 by 120 runs IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/2nd-test-india-bowl-out-wi-for-390-need-121-runs-to-win-642894.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/root-confident-of-breaking-ashes-century-drought-as-england-eye-redemption-in-australia-642934.html New Delhi Oct 13 Joe Root says he feels better placed than ever to finally score a Test hundred in Australia as he prepares for what he described as a mentally fatiguing Ashes series later this year The former England captain who will play his fourth Ashes series Down Under when the contest begins in Perth on November 21 admitted that questions about his failure to register a century in Australia are bound to resurface but insists his focus remains firmly on helping England reclaim the urnI feel I am in a different place to when I last went out there Root said while speaking to Sky Sports at a celebrity padel event in Sheffield I havent got the responsibility of captaincy and I am a lot more experienced I have had a good couple of years coming in and I have learned good lessons from my previous tours there as a batter and senior playerRoots highest score in Australia remains 89 made in Brisbane during the 202122 series despite having struck nine fifties across three tours Now with 39 Test hundreds behind only Sachin Tendulkar Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting the 34yearold believes this could finally be his timeI am sure there is going to be a lot of talk around me not scoring a hundred as of yet but I feel ready for it Root said Big series are the ones you want to play in and contribute in You want to create memories with the guys that you can share for the rest of your lives I feel that is the opportunity in front of us that we have to chase and grabRoot added that personal milestones would take a back seat to team success If I am doing my role in the team then personal accolades will come but its not the main focus Its about winning that urn back as it has been a long time since we held it I feel we have some serious resources to take out there and hit Australia with Hopefully we can get that right so if I am scoring heavily it gives us a chanceReflecting on Englands highintensity 22 series draw at home to India this summer Root said it provided ideal preparation for the challenge ahead We got a small idea of what it is going to be like when we played against India another huge series so you are sort of ready for the extra stuff that sits around the games We can take a lot of learnings into The Ashes he saidThere are extra bits The mental fatigue a lot of cricket in a short space of time It can take its toll mentally as well as physically so you have to have your plans On the last two tours there were a number of games for the first two or three days that were pretty even before Australia pulled away from us played the conditions better than us had better resources than us in those conditionsRoot also praised captain Ben Stokes who is working his way back from a shoulder injury He is looking good You know he is not going to leave any stone unturned and that he will give himself every possible chance to be absolutely ready for everything that is asked of him physically and mentally He is very determined for us to give the best account of ourselves IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/root-confident-of-breaking-ashes-century-drought-as-england-eye-redemption-in-australia-642934.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/cummins-says-hes-less-likely-to-feature-in-ashes-opener-in-perth-642788.html Sydney Oct 13 Australias Test captain has provided an update on his recovery from lumbar back stress ahead of the Ashes saying he is less likely than likely to suit up for the series opener in Perth slated for November 21 as he begins to ramp up his training schedule ahead of his return to bowling Cummins has been battling a back problem in recent times and has not played since the Test tour of the Caribbean where his bowling workloads were significantly lower than usualAfter scans revealed lumbar bone stress in his lower back he was ruled out of the three whiteball series against New Zealand and IndiaCummins however resumed running last week and plans to start bowling drills next week He knows he is facing a race against time to feature in that first ICC World Test Championship contest against England he is still giving himself an outside chance of being fitId say probably less likely than likely But weve still got a bit of time Youd want at least probably a month in the nets Cummins told reporters at the Kayo Sports Summer of Cricket launch on MondayIm running today and running kind of every second day and each runs a little bit longer and then we get into bowling prep next week So Im probably a couple of weeks away before actually putting on the spikes and bowling out on the turf But its been a good couple of weeks Each session feels better and better he addedCummins believes his back injury wont be much of a concern in the longterm and he still plans to feature during as many Ashes Tests as possible and lead Australia at next years ICC Mens T20 World CupIts a back injury that I havent had for about seven or eight years and Ive played a lot of cricket between that Cummins saidSo if anything looking back when I was say 20 years old and I had this injury I was a bit worried about what my body could actually handle But I know in myself that if I get it right do it properly when I come back I shouldnt have to worry about it all And hopefully I can play as much even more cricket than I had previously in the last few years IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/cummins-says-hes-less-likely-to-feature-in-ashes-opener-in-perth-642788.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/2nd-test-kuldeep-takes-5-fer-as-india-bowl-out-wi-for-248-enforce-follow-on-642676.html New Delhi Oct 12 Leftarm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav led a clinical bowling performance to pick 582 his fifth fivewicket haul in the format as India bowled out the West Indies for 248 in 815 overs on Day 3 of the second and final Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday With a commanding firstinnings lead of 270 runs on a pitch which didnt offer much turn and bounce India have enforced the followon leaving the West Indies with 49 overs to survive in the day and an uphill mountain to climb for pushing the match into day fourKuldeep in supreme control with his guile variations and drift turned the tide for India in the morning session with a decisive burst removing Shai Hope Tevin Imlach and Justin Graves in quick succession A late ninthwicket stand worth 46 runs between Khary Pierre and Anderson Phillip offered brief resistance but Jasprit Bumrah struck immediately after lunch with a peach to clean up the formerThe final wicket partnership of 27 runs tested Indias patience with Phillip defending stoutly and Jayden Seales counterattacking against Kuldeep Seales eventually fell lbw to a welldisguised googly from Kuldeep giving him his fifth wicket in a spell of 265 overs and sealing Indias big lead as well as their decision to enforce the followonThe day began with overnight batters Shai Hope and Tevin Imlach looking comfortable for about 30 minutes against Kuldeep and Jasprit Bumrah before the formers stunning show with the ball began Bowling from the North End Kuldeep got a bit of drift on a flighted delivery and beat Hopes forward defence to rattle the offstumpIn his next over Kuldeep ended Imlachs resistance when he got one to turn in a lot and trap the wicketkeeperbatter plumb lbw Though Justin Greaves kept the scoreboard ticking with two boundaries he was eventually dismissed in a bid to reversesweep off Kuldeep who got sharp drift and turn on a peach of a legbreak to trap him lbwSiraj became the first pacer to pick a wicket in the match when Jomel Warrican reached for a full ball outside offstump but chopped onto his stumps At 1758 a swift end to the West Indies innings was in sight till Pierre and Phillip put up a solid resistanceWith the ball getting softer the duo applied themselves to defend solidly and used their feet well to get the odd boundary for 153 overs before lunch was called One would wonder if the resistance shown by Pierre and Philip will have any effect on whether India would take the followon option or not if the chance comes in the second sessionSeales had some fun being astute in his defence and getting boundaries with a mix of luck and rollicking shots Shortly after the new ball was taken Kuldeep beat the inside edge of Seales and trapped him lbw to give him his fiveforWest Indies will be pleased with the fact that their last three wickets made 74 runs though it wasnt sufficient to avoid the followonBrief Scores India 5185 in 1342 overs Yashasvi Jaiswal 175 Jomel Warrican 398 lead West Indies 248 in 815 overs Alick Athanaze 41 Shai Hope 36 Kuldeep Yadav 582 Ravindra Jadeja 346 by 270 runs IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/2nd-test-kuldeep-takes-5-fer-as-india-bowl-out-wi-for-248-enforce-follow-on-642676.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/football-germany-burdened-by-striker-shortage-ahead-of-duel-in-northern-ireland-642733.html Berlin Germany Oct 12 Ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland on Monday Germany face a striker shortage that is testing the depth of the 2014 FIFA World Cup champion While Newcastles Nick Woltemade Frankfurts Jonathan Burkardt and Dortmunds Maximilian Beier continue to search for their first national team goals a series of injuries and setbacks have limited coach Julian Nagelsmanns options We dont always have a top squad to our disposal the German coach said as Niclas Fullkrug Kai Havertz Jamal Musiala Tim Kleindienst and Deniz Undav remain sidelined ahead of the trip to BelfastTwentyeight of the 51 goals Germany have scored in Nagelsmanns 25 games in charge came from the missing forwards That three of the four goals in the recent win over Luxembourg came from set pieces tells its own story as Germanys golden era of boxstriker dominance appears to be fading All three goals were scored by defenders reports XinhuaKleindienst was the last traditional striker to score for Germany finding the net in a 33 draw with Italy in March 2025Once known as a country of prolific strikers from Miroslav Klose Rudi Voller and Jurgen Klinsmann to Gerd Muller and KarlHeinz Rummenigge Germany now appear caught in a rare droughtWoltemade has been in form for Newcastle with four goals in six club matches but the 23yearold has yet to score in five appearances for the national team Burkardt three and Beier four have also been productive at the club level but remain goalless internationallyGermany is meeting its limits newspaper Welt wrote while tabloid Bild called the situation a fatal shortage of a goal puncherNagelsmann hopes now rest on the shoulders of available options such as Serge Gnabry the only forward currently in form Brentfords Kevin Schade and Dortmunds Karim Adeyemi alongside Woltemade Burkardt and BeierDespite scoring a freekick goal against Northern Ireland in September Liverpool forward Florian Wirtz has yet to rediscover his rhythm following his move from Bayer LeverkusenNagelsmann urged patience with both Wirtz and Woltemade I am sure it will happen soon he will score the German coach said of the Newcastle strikerGerman record international Lothar Matthaus commented he is not Messi he is not Ronaldo he is a 23yearold Woltemade still a young player without extensive experienceFormer Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp also backed Wirtz saying he had exceptional quality and that soon will be visible in all his games for the RedsAhead of the 2026 World Cup Nagelsmann remains cautious but optimistic saying he will continue to rely on the goal hunger of his entire squad IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/football-germany-burdened-by-striker-shortage-ahead-of-duel-in-northern-ireland-642733.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 20:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-not-worried-by-sa-defeat-left-arm-spin-is-no-struggle-sneh-rana-plays-down-indias-troubles-642608.html Visakhapatnam Oct 11 Its only a blip in the plans one match in which we failed to apply ourselves and that one match will not decide our future That is the thought process in the Indian womens cricket team after their stunning defeat against South Africa in their last match in the ICC Womens ODI World Cup As they get ready to take on defending champions and strong contenders Australia in their next match as the tournament approaches the midway stage the Indian team will according to allrounder Sneh Rana not lose sleep over that one defeat and continue to be positive stick to its plans and try to put up an improved performance in the upcoming matchesIndia suffered a threewicket defeat to South Africa at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACAVDCA Cricket Stadium here in Visakhapatnam on Friday failing to press home the advantage after reducing the Proteas to 1426 in their chase of a 252run target Chloe Tryon 49 and Nadine de Klerk 84 guided South Africa to victory with de Klerk hammering the Indian bowlers in the last three overs changing the course of the match with two sixes and a four in one over off Kranti Gaud and two sixes in three balls on Sneh Ranas bowlingWe agree that our bowling in the last three overs against South Africa was not what we would have liked to bowl But that defeat is not something that has caused panic in the team Such things happen some days things dont go your way But we are not worried There is a lot to play for said Sneh in the prematch press conference on SaturdayWe will remain positive and play positive cricket There are areas in which we need to improve and we will practice well and continue to improve ourselves There were many positives from our last match in fielding in bowling and in handling pressure So we will stick to our game plan and try and execute it better said the offspinner from DehradunThe 31yearold Sneh also played down the Indian batters perceived shortcomings against leftarm spin bowling which was again exposed by South Africas Nonkululeko Mlaba 246 and Chloe Tryon 332 India have lost 12 wickets to leftarm spinners in three matches in the World Cup and tops the list of teams to have suffered the most against this variety of bowling in ODIs since 2023I dont think its a big concern Our batters have handled such situations well in the past and ups and downs are part and parcel of the game As you know we have some of the best batters in the world on our side and Im confident theyll bounce back strongly she addedRana said her team will take a lot of confidence from Indias victory over Australia in the recent bilateral series The confidence is really high As I said were going in with a positive mindset Weve been planning really well and everyone is clear about their roles Theres a lot of clarity in the team so yes were definitely positiveWe have beaten them earlier also and definitely the win in the series just before the World Cup will give us a lot of confidenceAs you said the World Cup is a completely different stage and the pressure is unique Weve studied Australias style over the years theyre aggressive but our plans are very clear Weve had detailed discussions and made our strategies and hopefully we can make a positive start Rana addedRana said their familiarity with the conditions in Visakhapatnam having had a short camp at the ACAVDCA Stadium before the World Cup is also a positive for themYes the camps really helped because we got familiar with the ground conditions the dimensions and how fast the ball travels which helped our fielding department Also understanding how the pitch behaves after the first innings has been useful So yes the camp definitely helped us prepare betterWeve played in such situations before and we know how to tackle them Definitely one odd day things might not go according to plan but Im very happy with our bowlers they took the match to the last over and adapted well to the situation Yes in the last five overs we could have performed better but no worries were looking forward to the next game she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-not-worried-by-sa-defeat-left-arm-spin-is-no-struggle-sneh-rana-plays-down-indias-troubles-642608.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 22:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ranji-trophy-azharuddeen-to-lead-kerala-samson-returns-to-red-ball-setup-642437.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 10 Kerala have named Mohammed Azharuddeen as their new captain for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season replacing Sachin Baby who led the team to the final last year The 29yearold wicketkeeperbatter will lead a 15member squad that features a mix of experienced names and fresh faces for their opening fixture against Maharashtra as announced by the Kerala Cricket Association KCA on FridayBatter B Aparajith who joined Kerala this season has been appointed vicecaptain marking a new leadership combination for the side The announcement signals a shift in strategy as Kerala looks to build on their strong 202425 campaign where they reached the final for the first time in the states history under Sachin Babys leadershipThe squad also sees the return of Sanju Samson who has been included in the redball setup after nearly a year Samson last featured in a firstclass match against Karnataka in October 2024 but his availability will be limitedThe wicketkeeperbatter is expected to miss the next three rounds of the tournament after being named in Indias T20I squad for the upcoming tour of Australia His presence however brief is expected to provide a major boost to the Kerala batting lineupMeanwhile fast bowler Basil Thampi one of Keralas leading pacers in recent seasons has been left out of the squad due to an injury that prevented him from attending the preparatory camp In his absence the pace attack will be led by MD Nidheesh and NP Basil with Edhen Apple Tom and Ahammed Imran adding depthThe selectors have rewarded young allrounder Abhishek P Nair with his first senior team callup The 22yearold lefthanded opener and rightarm medium pacer impressed head coach Amay Khurasiya during the training camp with his versatility and composureFormer Pondicherry player Ankit Sharma will represent Kerala this season as a guest player strengthening the teams middle orderKerala are placed in Elite Group B alongside Karnataka Punjab Saurashtra Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh Chandigarh and Goa and will begin their campaign aiming to continue their upward trajectory in domestic redball cricketKerala squad Mohammed Azharuddeen captain B Aparajith Vicecaptain Sanju V Samson Rohan S Kunnummal Vathsal Govind Akshay Chandran Sachin Baby Salman Nizar Ankit Sharma MD Nidheesh NP Basil Edhen Apple Tom Ahammed Imran Shoun Roger and Abhishek P Nair IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ranji-trophy-azharuddeen-to-lead-kerala-samson-returns-to-red-ball-setup-642437.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bcci-vp-rajiv-shukla-extends-birthday-wishes-for-hardik-pandya-642514.html New Delhi Oct 11 The Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla extended birthday wishes for Team India allrounder Hardik Pandya who turned 32 on Saturday Writing on his X handle Shukla said Wishing Indias dynamic allrounder hardikpandya7 very happy birthday May the year ahead bring you greater success good health and memorable performances for Team India Continue to shine lead with positivity and make the nation proudPandya has represented India in 225 matches and has 4296 career runs to his name including 206 wickets The now 32yearold has emerged as a true allrounder for India in the shortest formatHis last appearance in India colours came during the 2025 Asia Cup where he played all the games of the group stage and Super Fours before missing out on the summit clashWhile Pandya didnt contribute much with the bat with his highest knock being 38 against Bangladesh in the Super 4s at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium he picked up four wickets in the six games he played He was crucial in providing his team with key breakthroughsHowever he was unable to participate in the final of the tournament against Pakistan and was sidelined because of the quadriceps injury he had picked up before the summit clashAs a result the allrounder was rested for the upcoming whiteball tour of Australia with chief selector Ajit Agarkar mentioning that Pandya was not available for selection and would begin his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence CoE in BengaluruThe Men in Blue are set to face the Aussies in three ODIs and five T20Is with Shubman Gill leading the team in the 50over format after being named the new ODI captain and Suryakumar Yadav continuing as the teams T20I skipperThe Indian team is currently playing the West Indies side in the final Test match of the twomatch series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bcci-vp-rajiv-shukla-extends-birthday-wishes-for-hardik-pandya-642514.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/2nd-test-shubman-gill-remains-unbeaten-on-129-as-dominant-india-declare-at-5185-642527.html New Delhi Oct 11 Skipper Shubman Gill continued his prolific year in Tests by remaining unbeaten on 129 his tenth ton in the format as India declared their first innings at 5185 in 1342 overs on day two of the second and final Test against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday Gills 129 not out coming in 196 balls with the help of 16 fours and two sixes is now his highest individual score in home Tests going past the 128 he hit against Australia in Ahmedabad in March 2023The declaration came just after Dhruv Jurel was castled by West Indies skipper Roston Chase for 44 as India felt being powered to 518 thanks to a dominant batting display led by Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal who made 175 was enough to put a tired West Indies lineup into a daunting task nowResuming from 3182 India added 200 runs before pulling the plug on their innings Apart from Gill and Jaiswal contributions from Jurel B Sai Sudharsan 87 and Nitish Kumar Reddy 43 ensured India maintained momentum throughout their batting innings Gills innings was marked by control and crisp timing and after reaching his fifty he accelerated with crisp strokeplay to finish unbeatenIndias focus will now shift to their spin trio Ravindra Jadeja Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar to exploit signs of variable bounce and turn on the black soil pitch A few deliveries including the one that dismissed Jurel kept low while others turned sharply thus offering encouragement to the hosts spinners West Indies who failed to bat out 50 overs in either innings of the previous Test in Ahmedabad will hope to show greater resilience this time around with the pitch still being more conducive to batting than it was at the previous venueDay two began with a heartbreak for India as Jaiswals bid for a third Test double hundred ended in a weird runout on the second over After driving a full ball to midoff Jaiswal took off for a quick single but Gill had said no to that callBut by then Tagenarine Chanderpaul fired a direct hit to the keepers end and though Jaiswal made a desperate turn after being more than halfway down the pitch keeper Tevin Imlach disturbed the stumps swiftlyReddy promoted to number five with an aim by the Indian team management to get some game time survived a close lbw call on the second ball he faced off Jayden Seales before square driving off him for fourReddy had some luck again when he went hard on a drive and went just past second slip for four even as Gill found boundaries easily via flicks drives and slashes before bringing up his fifty with a superbly timed flick through midwicket for four off SealesLuck was yet again on Reddys side when Philip dropped his catch at midoff off Jomel Warricans bowling giving him a reprieve on 20 Reddy made up for his previous attempts of not going big against spinners by launching Warrican for two sixes and a fourA calm Gill got huge cheers from a handy crowd by leaning into a halfvolley from Greaves and driving through wide of midoff for four before thrashing him through the gap at extra cover for another boundaryBut Reddy fell seven runs short of his fifty when he looked to clear Warrican with a slog sweep but holed out to longon With Gill and Jurel looking solid India won yet another session before lunch break arrivedAfter that with West Indies bowling being unthreatening Gill swept Pierre for four before Jurel brought out his solid legside shots to pick quick boundaries Gill then easily swept Chase for four before getting his fifth Test century as Indias skipper in 177 balls with three runs cut through cover and got good acknowledgement from the handy Delhi crowdPost that Gill flicked a switch in his gears by clubbing Chase for six before sweeping and cutting to get his boundaries even as Jurel got a life at 39 Jurel who impressed with his quick ability to pick lengths well went for a pull on an overpitched ball from Chase but was bowled for six runs short of his fifty As he walked off Gill came along too as India declared in the mid of second session and inviting West Indies to bat out remaining 43 overs in the dayBrief Scores India 5185 in 1342 overs Yashasvi Jaiswal 175 Shubman Gill 129 not out Jomel Warrican 398 Roston Chase 183 against West Indies IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/2nd-test-shubman-gill-remains-unbeaten-on-129-as-dominant-india-declare-at-5185-642527.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/sehwag-applauds-rahul-soreng-son-of-pulwama-martyr-for-haryana-u19-cricket-selection-642349.html New Delhi Oct 10 Rahul Soreng son of Pulwama martyr Shaheed Vijay Soreng who made it to the Haryana Under19 team has received warm wishes from none other than former India opener Virender Sehwag Rahul has been closely associated with Sehwag International School where he has been a student since 2019 After the tragic Pulwama attack Sehwag had appealed to provide free education for the children of our martyrs allowing them to study at Sehwag International School with boarding facilitiesCongratulations to Rahul Soreng on being selected in the under19 Haryana team Since his brave father attained martyrdom in Pulwama it has been my privilege to support Rahul and I am extremely proud of his journey Sehwag posted on XLast December Rahul was selected for the Haryana Under16 team in the prestigious Vijay Merchant Trophy which marked a significant milestone in his emerging cricket career He had also represented Haryana in the U14 teamI feel so privileged that Rahul Soreng son of Pulwama Martyr Shaheed Vijay Soreng ji who joined Sehwag International school in 2019 and has been staying with us for the last 5 years has been selected in the Haryana under16 team for the Vijay Merchant trophy Few things give more joy Thank you to our great soldiers Sehwag had shared on InstagramEarlier this year Rahul along with two other talented cricketers Aditya Pandey and Shivam Anand was selected to represent the U19 Jhajjar District Cricket Team in the interdistrict match against KarnalPreviously Sehwag had shared a picture of children from the families of soldiers killed in the Pulwama terror attack training at the Sehwag International SchoolSon of Heroes What a privilege to be able to have these two at Sehwag School and have the fortune to contribute to their lives Batsman Arpit Singh so Pulwama Shaheed Ram Vakeel and Bowler Rahul Soreng so Pulwama Shaheed Vijay Soreng Few things can beat this happiness Sehwag had posted on X IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/sehwag-applauds-rahul-soreng-son-of-pulwama-martyr-for-haryana-u19-cricket-selection-642349.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ipl-2026-auction-to-be-held-in-mid-december-with-nov-15-likely-retention-deadline-sources-642360.html New Delhi Oct 10 The miniauction for the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League IPL is likely to take place on December 14 with a window for December 13 also open in case of a twoday event While the officials of the IPL Governing Council are yet to send out the final schedule sources aware of the development told IANS that December 14 is the date that has been mentioned to the franchises with November 15 being the last date for player retentionsThe auction will likely be hosted by India this time Notably overseas venues have played host to the previous two auctions including the IPL 2025 mega auction that took place in Jeddah Saudi ArabiaWhile discussions about hosting the event in India are ongoing Mumbai and Bengaluru have emerged as the top options for the auctions While Jeddah hosted the event ahead of the 2025 season the IPL 2024 mini auctions took place in DubaiThe Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the previous edition of the IPL which was also their maiden title victory in the tournament in 18 years Rajat Patidar was named the captain of the franchise after they let go of former skipper Faf du Plessis and the Madhya Pradesh cricketer will continue to lead the defending champions in the next edition as wellThe 2026 auction will be crucial for fivetime champions Chennai Super Kings and inaugural winners Rajasthan Royals who finished last and secondlast respectively in the previous editionCSK will have hefty funds available this time with veteran Ravichandran Ashwin announcing his retirement from the tournament The 2025 edition was a homecoming for the spinner as the franchise signed him for Rs 975 crore However he did not have an ideal outing before calling time on his IPL careerWhile the Ruturaj Gaikwadled side will have much to consider given the disappointing performances of several players the Royals too will face the heat after reports of their regular skipper Sanju Samson being traded emergedIt will also be interesting to see how RCB shapes their squad in their quest to defend the title and retain the crown IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ipl-2026-auction-to-be-held-in-mid-december-with-nov-15-likely-retention-deadline-sources-642360.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bbl-15-trent-copeland-hails-ashwins-full-season-commitment-to-sydney-thunder-642361.html Sydney Oct 10 Sydney Thunder boss Trent Copeland said he couldnt wait to welcome Ravichandran Ashwin to Western Sydney calling the Indian greats decision to play the entire BBL 15 season another exciting moment for the club Ashwins decision to play the full BBL 15 season with Sydney Thunder is another exciting moment for our club Copeland said in a statement on FridayFrom the outset we put an offer to Ashwin to bring him to Western Sydney for the entire BBL15 season Following the initial announcement of his signing conversations progressed quickly and it was a nobrainer from Thunders perspective to bring him in for the whole tournamentAshwins fullseason commitment comes after he went unsold at the UAE ILT20 player auction where none of the six franchises bid for him at the highest base price of USD 120000 Following that the 39yearold moved swiftly to extend his Big Bash availability committing to the Thunder for the entire season including finalsThis decision demonstrates Ashwins commitment to our club and what were trying to build Copeland added Were delighted to be bringing in an icon of the game a leader and worldclass player onfield and someone who will inspire a new wave of members and fans to join the Thunder NationAshwin who retired from international cricket last December and from the IPL in August will become the first nationally capped Indian mens player to feature in the Big Bash His first appearance for the Thunder will be in their seasonopener against Hobart Hurricanes on December 16 followed by a home debut in the Sydney Smash at Engie Stadium on December 20Copeland said the club hopes to extend their relationship with Indias secondhighest Test wickettaker beyond this season If Ashwin enters the BBL 16 overseas player draft Thunder will retain priority rightsBBL general manager Alistair Dobson also hailed the signing calling it a landmark moment for the league I think its a great sign that players around the world think the BBL is something that they want to come and play in whether theyve been here before or not Dobson said Talking to Ashwin and his agent over a period of time around the things that are important to him was a really interesting process and I know the Thunder have done a great job getting him to sign with them with all the things that he can bring to them and they can offer him as well Its going to be a big part of our season for sure IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bbl-15-trent-copeland-hails-ashwins-full-season-commitment-to-sydney-thunder-642361.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/shardul-thakur-to-lead-mumbais-charge-in-ranji-trophy-opener-against-jampk-642380.html Mumbai Oct 10 The Mumbai Cricket Association MCA has appointed India allrounder Shardul Thakur as the new captain of Mumbai for the upcoming Ranji Trophy 202526 season The announcement came on Friday with Sarfaraz Khan and Ajinkya Rahane also included in the 16member squad for the season opener against Jammu and Kashmir Thakur takes over the reins from Rahane who stepped down from the leadership role ahead of the new seasonThe squad features India batter Sarfaraz Khan who has been out of the national Test setup for some time along with allrounder Shivam Dube a regular in Indias T20I sideMusheer Khan who missed most of the 202425 domestic season following a car accident returns to the team while promising opener Ayush Mhatre who has represented Indias U19 team on recent tours to England and Australia also earns a placeHowever the squad will be without Shreyas Iyer who has opted out of redball cricket temporarily due to a back issue and Prithvi Shaw who has shifted to Maharashtra after losing his place last seasonAnother notable absentee is Suryakumar Yadav who played in Mumbais semifinal clash against Vidarbha last season a match the team lost by 80 runs to the eventual championsThe 42time Ranji champions will kick off their campaign against Jammu and Kashmir at the SheriKashmir Stadium in Srinagar from October 15 Mumbai placed in Elite Group D will face Himachal Pradesh Delhi Hyderabad Rajasthan Chhattisgarh and Puducherry in the league stageMumbai squad Shardul Thakur c Ayush Mhatre Akash Anand wk Hardik Tamore wk Siddhesh Lad Ajinkya Rahane Sarfaraz Khan Shivam Dube Shams Mulani Tanush Kotian Tushar Deshpande Sylvester DSouza Irfan Umair Musheer Khan Akhil Herwadkar Royston Dias IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/shardul-thakur-to-lead-mumbais-charge-in-ranji-trophy-opener-against-jampk-642380.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/australia-hopeful-of-pat-cummins-playing-ashes-opener-642286.html Melbourne Oct 10 Australia head coach Andrew McDonald admitted that captain Pat Cummins chances of playing in the Ashes opener are decreasing but insisted the fast bowler remains on track to feature against England this summer Cummins has been battling a back injury that has prevented him from bowling since July and the Australian skipper resumed running this week after scans showed some improvement in the lowerback stress injuryMcDonald has not given up hope that Cummins could play the first Test in Perth admitting Australia are now racing against time since Cummins has not yet been cleared to resume bowlingMy view would be four fourandahalf weeks McDonald said speaking on how long Cummins needs to be bowling for before the Ashes opener on November 21 Myself and Patty have spoken about that type of timeframe Or else you start to bring in other risk factors a youre not skill ready b soft tissue injuries then become a real riskAnd if you were to do a soft tissue injury early in a series like the Ashes then its a long way back from where hes been So well be mindful of all those risk factors he addedIf Cummins is ruled out of the series opener in Perth it could open the door for former captain Steve Smith to take charge while backup quick Scott Boland would likely be the most sensible replacement for the fast bowler alongside regulars Mitchell Starc and Josh HazlewoodMcDonald suggested that Cummins injury outlook has actually improved in recent daysIts a big couple of weeks weve added some variables into his training in the last couple of weeks and had a positive result there he said Theres some positive signs speaking to Patty over the last few days Hes a lot more optimistic Those who have been through this type of injury say these things ebb and flowOne of the benefits with Patty is that he has had the ability to prepare for Test matches off shortened preparations So if it was to be shrunken down wed be very confident that he would still be able to perform in the first TestBut the reality is were starting to get tight in terms of the times Were still optimistic hopeful but this time next week I think well be in a position to get better gauge on where hes at he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/australia-hopeful-of-pat-cummins-playing-ashes-opener-642286.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/auguste-earns-maiden-odi-call-up-as-wi-name-white-ball-squads-for-bangladesh-tour-642096.html Saint Johns Antigua Oct 9 Cricket West Indies has announced the squads for the whiteball series against Bangladesh with former U19 captain Ackeem Auguste earning a maiden callup to the ODI squad The Caribbean side will play six whiteball fixtures against Bangladesh with the threegame ODI series commencing on October 18 ahead of the T20I portion of the tour from October 27Ackeem Auguste has been rewarded with a maiden callup to the ODI squad as a replacement for Evin Lewis who is recovering from a wrist injury and ruled out of the tourThe selection of Ackeem reflects the pathway Cricket West Indies is creating for our emerging players who have shown the qualities to perform at the international level He is a player for the future one who has progressed from Under15s to the senior level and another Academy graduate to feature in an international squad this year Head Coach Daren Sammy saidKhary Pierre who made his test debut against India earlier this month has earned a recall to the format to support Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase in the spin department while Alick Athanaze has also made a return to the squad led by Shai HopeMeanwhile leftarm pacer Ramon Simmonds along with Amir Jangoo has been included for the three T20Is in ChattogramThe squad assembled will strive to maintain a winning mentality and strong team cohesion essential components for longterm success ahead of the World Cup Facing Bangladesh provides another opportunity to earn crucial points in our push for automatic qualification to the showpiece event he addedFollowing a fourth consecutive home series triumph with the recent victory against Pakistan the Bangladesh series will be the penultimate ODI series of the year for the West Indies providing an opportunity for continuity in preparation for the ICC Mens World Cup in 2027 with the nucleus of the squad being retained from the previous seriesPreparatory camp underway at Super Kings Academy in Chennai India CWI have sent Keacy Carty Gudakesh Motie and Sherfane Rutherford to a preparatory camp at the Super Kings Academy in Chennai India with Ackeem Auguste and Amir Jangoo joining this contingent following their participation in the Nepal seriesWith the 2026 T20 World Cup around the corner it is important for our players to get as much practice as possible in these conditions with that tournament being held in India and Sri Lanka CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe said IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/auguste-earns-maiden-odi-call-up-as-wi-name-white-ball-squads-for-bangladesh-tour-642096.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-harmony-is-how-i-would-like-to-describe-this-team-says-harleen-deol-642118.html New Delhi Oct 9 Team Indias toporder batter Harleen Deol named her team when asked to describe what harmony was for her Deol discussed the teams daily routine during matches or tournaments and how small details like the sound of kitbag wheels and the knocking of a bat bring her joy She spoke about her team the bonding within the team and her definition of the term in a video shared by the BCCIDream momentum now lets talk about Harmony Harmony is how I would like to describe this team as So everybody is more focused and everybody has their own routines When we enter the stadium I just see everybody removing the kit bags the sound of the kitbag wheels and then when we come in the first thing we do is Harrsha sir makes us stand in a huddle everybodys silent and then we just take a moment and when he claps its just when we restart again When we do some knocking when the ball hits the sweet part of the bat so thats something which is very pleasing Deol saidThe 27yearold remembered her maiden ODI century which she brought up against the West Indies during a game in December 2024 in Vadodara and stated that the sound of the roar from the crowd whenever a player hits a boundary or a fifty or a ton makes a lovely noise in the airWhen I enter the field I dont know suddenly everything just shuts down Its more to do with me my bat the bowler and the ball I remember when I was batting on 98 I hit a boundary and the whole crowd was like Woahhhh Everybody was synchronised so thats a sound which I love When you hit a boundary or when you hit a 50 or 100 so everybody just celebrates together and that makes a lovely noise in the air she addedThe Women in Blue are set to face the South African side on Thursday in the ninth match of the ongoing World Cup at the ACAVCDA Stadium in Vishakhapatnam IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-harmony-is-how-i-would-like-to-describe-this-team-says-harleen-deol-642118.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-rain-delays-toss-for-india-v-sa-match-umpires-to-inspect-ground-at-245-pm-642141.html Visakhapatnam Oct 9 Toss was delayed for Indias crucial match against South Africa in the ICC Womens ODI World Cup at the ACAVDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam because of constant drizzle that started around 130 pm on Thursday With the sky under heavy cloud cover the ground staff brought out the covers well before it started pouring covering the entire ground in a jiffy Though it rained for only 3035 minutes and it was not very heavy the timing was such that it did not leave enough time to remove the covers in time for the toss scheduled at 230 pmThe ground staff started removing the covers after 210 pm after which the match officials will have an inspection of the ground before they decide when to conduct the tossA couple of players including India captain Harmanpreet Kaur walked out to have a look at the conditions even as the covers were being removed and the super sopper was pressed into action The ground staff had done a good job by using two covers to avoid any seepage of rainwaterThe match is very crucial for both India and South Africa India chasing their maiden title are hoping to continue their winning spree after winning their first two matches while South Africa threetime semifinalists are eying their second win after starting their campaign with a defeat to England IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-rain-delays-toss-for-india-v-sa-match-umpires-to-inspect-ground-at-245-pm-642141.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-wc-toss-to-be-held-at-315-pm-play-to-start-at-345-no-overs-lost-in-vizag-642146.html Visakhapatnam Oct 9 The toss for the India v South Africa match here at Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACAVDCA Cricket Stadium Visakhapatnam to be conducted at 315 pm Play is expected to start at 345 pm with no loss of overs The umpires had two inspections at 245 pm and 310 pm and found things fit for the match to be conductedThe toss was delayed for Indias crucial match against South Africa in the ICC Womens ODI World Cup at the ACAVDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam because of constant drizzle that started around 130 pm on ThursdayWith the sky under heavy cloud cover the ground staff brought out the covers well before it started pouring covering the entire ground in a jiffy Though it rained for only 3035 minutes and it was not very heavy the timing was such that it did not leave enough time to remove the covers in time for the toss scheduled at 230 pmThe ground staff started removing the covers after 210 pm after which the match officials will have an inspection of the ground before they decide when to conduct the tossA couple of players including India captain Harmanpreet Kaur walked out to have a look at the conditions even as the covers were being removed and the super sopper was pressed into action The ground staff had done a good job by using two covers to avoid any seepage of rainwaterThe players are already out in the middle and are getting ready for the match Amanjot Kaur who missed the previous match against Pakistan is also out in the middle and warming upThe match is very crucial for both India and South Africa India chasing their maiden title are hoping to continue their winning spree after winning their first two matches while South Africa threetime semifinalists are eying their second win after starting their campaign with a defeat to England IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-wc-toss-to-be-held-at-315-pm-play-to-start-at-345-no-overs-lost-in-vizag-642146.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/im-making-good-progress-richardson-eyes-return-to-competitive-cricket-after-shoulder-injury-642153.html Melbourne Oct 9 Australia fast bowler Jhye Richardson is nearing a longawaited return to competitive cricket after recovering from shoulder surgery with hopes of being available for the later stages of the Ashes series if Australia need fastbowling reinforcements The Western Australia and Perth Scorchers quick has endured a frustrating few years with recurring shoulder issues but revealed that his right shoulder now feels stronger and more stable than it has in a long timeThe shoulder is presenting stable at the moment so thats all we can ask for after the issues that Ive had over the last four or five years Richardson told cricketcomau at the BBL kit launch in Melbourne To have a stable shoulder currently is certainly a new feeling hopefully it stays that wayRichardson first dislocated his bowling shoulder while fielding during an ODI in 2019 After repeated problems including another dislocation while celebrating a wicket in a Sheffield Shield match last November he ultimately chose surgery in January to stabilise the joint The decision followed discussions with Australian mens head coach Andrew McDonald and captain Pat Cummins during his brief time in the Test squad last summerPatty actually made a really good point to me which probably tipped me over the edge to get surgery Richardson said He asked What would I regret more post my career would I regret staying the same knowing what Ive got with my shoulder and what Im dealing with or would I regret not throwing everything at it and wondering what could have beenSo that was probably the main one for me to go and get it done and at least now if for whatever reason it doesnt work at least I know that Ive thrown everything at it and given it the best shotNine months after the operation the 29yearold has resumed bowling off his full runup and says he is making steady progress Im off my full run now bowling in the nets competitively so thats a good start he said From where I was three or four weeks ago and I was struggling to bowl 90 to 100kph so Im making good progress and the only limiting factor is just getting the ball speed back which will comeRichardson plans to build up his bowling load through club cricket for Fremantle and Western Australias Second XI with aims to participate in the OneDay Cup and Sheffield Shield before the Big Bash League A Test comeback remains possible if his recovery continues smoothlyIdeally Test cricket would be great he said Thats been my goal for a long time now but its definitely sessionbysession purely based on how it feels You cant push these things its never a linear process but things are looking good at the momentSuppose a national recall doesnt materialise in time for the Ashes In that case Richardson is expected to make his competitive return with the Perth Scorchers who open their BBL 15 campaign against the Sydney Sixers on December 14 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/im-making-good-progress-richardson-eyes-return-to-competitive-cricket-after-shoulder-injury-642153.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/wpl-teams-can-retain-up-to-five-players-ahead-of-mega-auction-642178.html New Delhi Oct 9 Womens Premier League WPL teams can retain up to five players ahead of the mega auction with the retention deadline set for November 5 as per communication sent to teams The auction itself will be held between November 25 and 29 According to an email sent to franchises on Thursday each team can retain a maximum of three capped Indian players two overseas players and two uncapped Indian players However if a team chooses to retain all five players at least one must be an uncapped Indian playerFor the first time in the Womens Premier League WPL franchises will be able to use the righttomatch RTM option at the mega auction allowing them to buy back players who were part of their squad in the 2025 season Each team will be given a maximum of five RTMs but this number will reduce depending on how many players a team decides to retain ahead of the auctionHowever the number of RTMs available will depend on how many players a team retains If all five retention slots are used the RTM option becomes unavailable Teams retaining four players will have one RTM three players will allow two RTMs two players will give access to three RTMs and one retention will provide four RTMsThe WPL has set an auction purse of Rs 15 crore for each franchise ahead of the mega auction The league has introduced guideline prices for player retentions categorized into five slabs Rs 35 crore for Player 1 Rs 25 crore for Player 2 Rs 175 crore for Player 3 Rs 1 crore for Player 4 and Rs 50 lakh for Player 5 Based on the number of players retained a specific amount will be deducted from the franchises auction purse If a team retains five players Rs 925 crore will be deducted for four players the deduction will be INR 875 crore for three Rs 775 crore for two Rs 6 crore and for one Rs 35 croreAlthough the WPL has outlined standard retention prices franchises and players can negotiate different amounts In such cases the actual agreedupon figure will be deducted from the teams purse instead of the standard slab amount For uncapped Indian players the minimum retention value has been fixed at Rs 50 lakh though that amount may increase depending on negotiationsThe WPL has also laid out a clear timeline in the leadup to the auction November 5 is the deadline for franchises to submit their player retention lists Teams must then provide their lists of players entering the auction by November 7 The final date for player registration is November 18 and the official auction list will be released by the BCCI on November 20 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/wpl-teams-can-retain-up-to-five-players-ahead-of-mega-auction-642178.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/former-india-captain-dhoni-praised-for-completing-drone-pilot-training-642003.html Chennai Oct 8 Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has come in for praise from social media after completing drone pilot training and becoming an expert in aviation technology The former India captain completed his course from Garuda Aerospace Indias leading drone manufacturer and DGCAapproved Remote Pilot Training Organisation RPTO in Chennai of which he is also brand ambassadorThe social media reacted positively to the news of Dhoni becoming a certified drone pilot The milestone marks a pivotal moment as one of Indias most celebrated sports icons steps into the future of aviation technologyAfter completing the rigorous training program Dhoni is now certified to fly drones highlighting their potential to transform Indias growth story The training is a critical step toward promoting certified and safe drone operations combining theoretical ground classes with intensive practical flying sessions on simulators and actual dronesDhonis instructors announced his achievement in a social media post on X and Facebook which was liked a reposted by many social media usersMahendra Singh Dhoni expressed that he has completed his DGCA Drone Pilot Certification Programme with Garuda AerospaceWhen legends choose innovation they choose Garuda MS Dhoni is now a DGCA Certified Drone Pilot trained at Garuda Aerospace RPTO Join 2500 certified pilots shaping the future of aerial technology Garuda Technology wrote in a postMahendra Singh Dhoni expressed that he has successfully completed his DGCA Drone Pilot Certification Programme with Garuda Aerospace Garuda Aerospace a DGCAapproved RPTO has trained over 2500 aspiring pilots under the guidance of its experienced Master Instructors Dhoni also shared his excitement to continue his journey with Garuda Aerospace and witness its growthDhoni has retired from all forms of international cricket but plays the Indian Premier League representing Chennai Super Kings Indias most successful captain who has led the country to two World Cup titles is a bike enthusiast and also holds an honorary post with the Armed Forces IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/former-india-captain-dhoni-praised-for-completing-drone-pilot-training-642003.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/team-india-bonds-over-dinner-at-gambhirs-home-ahead-of-delhi-test-642006.html New Delhi Oct 9 In a heartwarming gesture of camaraderie and team spirit India head coach Gautam Gambhir hosted a special dinner for the national mens cricket team and support staff at his residence in Delhi The informal gathering came just ahead of the second and final Test against the West Indies scheduled to start at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday October 10The gettogether offered players a welcome breather after their emphatic win in the opening Test in Ahmedabad Among those in attendance were Indias Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill allrounder Ravindra Jadeja opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and wicketkeeperbatter KL Rahul Several other squad members and members of the coaching unit also joined in the evening of relaxed camaraderieBCCI vicepresident Rajiv Shukla was present as well lending a formal touch to the otherwise casual event Sources described the atmosphere as cheerful and engaging with conversations flowing freely as the team celebrated their recent triumph and discussed the challenges aheadGambhirs move has been widely applauded across the cricket fraternity for reinforcing the value of togetherness within the national setup The former India opener known for his fierce competitiveness has often emphasised the importance of building trust and friendship off the field to achieve consistency and excellence on itAs the Indian team gears up for the decisive Delhi Test the mood within the camp remains upbeat With confidence high and team spirit strengthened by Gambhirs gesture the hosts will aim to maintain their dominance and seal a 20 series win over the West IndiesFor Team India the evening wasnt merely about a shared mealit was a celebration of collective effort unity and the drive to keep succeeding as one IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/team-india-bonds-over-dinner-at-gambhirs-home-ahead-of-delhi-test-642006.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 06:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/boland-is-the-first-man-in-if-cummins-is-out-of-ashes-opener-simon-katich-641946.html New Delhi Oct 8 Former cricketer and coach Simon Katich opined that Scott Boland is the most probable replacement for the injured Australian skipper Pat Cummins in the Ashes opener after it was reported that the regular captain will miss the first Test in Perth on November 21 due to lower back stress Cummins is set to miss the Ashes opener in Perth with the possibility that he may also miss the entire Test series against England as scans have revealed that his back stress problem has not yet healedLook Scott Boland I think is the first man in if Cummins doesnt play I think theres no doubt about that but itll give it a great opportunity to some of these other young quicks around the country Katich said on SEN AfternoonsBehind Boland Katich is considering Queenslands Michael Neser who has often been next in line At the same time Victorias Fergus ONeill is also a probable candidate after winning the 202425 Sheffield Shield player of the seasonI mean you cant rule out Michael Neser whos obviously been brilliant for Queensland Then theres the young Victorian Fergus ONeill who had a very good time over in England earlier in the year for Notts and obviously hes done well for the Vics over the last few years hes only 24 and has big raps on him he addedExamining Australias pace depth further Katich suggested that selectors might consider South Australias Henry Thornton noting his similar style to CumminsI reckon there might be a young kid from New South Wales who is now in South Australia who has just played recently for Australia A if thats any indicator of how the selectors might be thinking Katich explainedThats Henry Thornton hes 28 now but hes still young in terms of being inexperienced Hes only played seven firstclass games but hes a wickettaker and thats something they might be looking at because we know Pat Cummins cracks games open by taking wickets in bursts of two or three at a timeThere are a few guys there thatll probably be trying to put their hand up in the next month to be next cab off the rank but I think Scott Boland comes first in if he misses that first Test he saidCummins absence due to a back stress injury is a massive blow to Australias chances of retaining the Ashes urn which they have held since 2018 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/boland-is-the-first-man-in-if-cummins-is-out-of-ashes-opener-simon-katich-641946.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-perfect-strike-as-amit-shah-former-players-hail-indias-big-win-over-pakistan-641693.html Colombo Oct 5 Indias emphatic 88run triumph over Pakistan in the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup at Colombos R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday drew praise from political leaders and former cricketers The Harmanpreet Kaurled side bowled out Pakistan for 159 after posting 247 on a sluggish pitch to register their 12th win over the archrivals in womens ODIs and climb to the top of the points table of the eightteam competitionUnion Home Minister Amit Shah described the win as a perfect strike while applauding the teams dominance A perfect strike Dominating display of Indias cricketing might by our Womens Cricket team in todays match in the ICC Womens World Cup The nation is proud of our teamBest wishes for your upcoming matches wrote Shah on XBCCI President Mithun Manhas wrote on X A totally onesided game With this win its 120 Well played BCCIWomen way to go BJP leader Smriti Z Irani wrote on X Team Indias performance in the ICC Womens World Cup was pure excellence Keep the tricolour flying highWomensWorldCup2025Super proud of BCCIWomen on a very clinical victory against Pakistan Total team effort wrote Irfan Pathan former India allrounder on X formerly Twitter Harbhajan Singh former India offspinner commented on X Well done Indian womens Cricket Team What a victor You made us proud againIndias win was set up by threefers from fast bowler Kranti Gaud and offspin bowling allrounder Deepti Sharma apart from a late cameo of 35 not out by wicketkeeperbatter Richa Ghosh while Harleen Deol topscored with 46Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra wrote on X 120 Well played India ExIndia opener Wasim Jaffer wrote on the same platform Not the perfect game but still managed to register an 88run win Well played BCCIWomen onwards and upwardsIndia will next face South Africa at the ACAVDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on October 9 before facing the defending champions Australia at the same venue on October 12 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-perfect-strike-as-amit-shah-former-players-hail-indias-big-win-over-pakistan-641693.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/former-west-indies-allrounder-1975-world-cup-winner-bernard-julien-passes-away-at-75-641722.html New Delhi Oct 6 Former West Indies allrounder and 1975 World Cup winner Bernard Julien passed away at the age of 75 in Valsayn a town in Northern Trinidad Julien was one of the understated legends of the 1975 World Cup a tournament that brought immense joy to West Indians 50 years ago as the West Indies team secured the firstever mens World Cup title in cricket historyAt the inaugural Mens ODI World Cup Julien registered a spell of 420 in the group stage game against Sri Lanka before producing 427 against New Zealand in the semifinalHe also scored a quick 26 off 37 balls in the final against Australia as his side lifted the cup The tournament cemented his reputation as a fearless allrounder recognised for his leftarm seam bowling aggressive batting and energetic fieldingClive Lloyd remembered Juliens heroics and legacy while speaking to the Trinidad amp Tobago Guardian as he said He always gave you over 100 per cent He never shirked his duties and I could always rely on him with bat and ball He gave his all every time What a fine cricketer We all had total respect for him He enjoyed himself and was loved by everyone around I remember we won the Test match at Lords and stood there and signed autographs for a long time He was good for us and was held in high regard everywhere we wentJulien played for the West Indies in 24 Test matches and 12 ODIs He scored 866 runs and took 50 wickets in the redball format while managing 86 runs and 18 scalps in the oneday internationalsKishore Shallow the president of Cricket West Indies also expressed grief over the passing of the legendary cricketerAs we honour Bernard Julien we also recognise the importance of reflection and inclusion The time has come to view that chapter of our history not through exclusion but through understanding Shallow said in a Cricket West Indies statementTo the family friends and loved ones of Bernard Julien we extend our deepest condolences His passing reminds us that a life devoted to purpose never truly leaves us Cricket West Indies stands with you in this moment of loss and we hope Bernard knew he was valued and loved by the cricketing family he helped to shape and that he found peace knowing his contribution will always endure he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/former-west-indies-allrounder-1975-world-cup-winner-bernard-julien-passes-away-at-75-641722.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/saif-hassan-earns-maiden-odi-call-up-as-bangladesh-unveil-squad-for-afghanistan-series-641447.html Dhaka Oct 4 Bangladesh have unveiled their 16member squad for the upcoming threematch ODI series against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi with Saif Hassan earning his first callup to the 50over format The series which begins on October 8 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium is set to serve as crucial preparation for both sides in the buildup to the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup 2027The major talking point from the squad announcement was the absence of experienced toporder batter Litton Das who has not been considered as he continues his recovery from a side strain Littons unavailability has opened the door for Hassan a consistent performer in domestic cricket to potentially stake his claim at the international level In addition Parvez Hossain Emon who featured in the previous series against Afghanistan in July has been droppedThere was also good news for wicketkeeperbatter Nurul Hasan who returns to the ODI fold for the first time since 2023 His recall provides Bangladesh with an experienced option in the middle order alongside the younger batters Mehidy Hasan Miraz will continue to lead the side with the selectors once again entrusting him with captaincy duties as Bangladesh look to refine their combinationsThe squad has a balanced look featuring toporder options such as Tanzid Hasan Mohammad Naim Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy alongside allrounders like Shamim Hossain and Jaker Ali In the bowling department Bangladesh have retained their pace strength with Taskin Ahmed Mustafizur Rahman Hasan Mahmud Tanzim Hasan and Nahid Rana all included They will be supported by spinners Rishad Hossain and Tanvir Islam ensuring variety across conditions in Abu DhabiThe threematch series will be played entirely at Zayed Cricket Stadium with fixtures scheduled for October 8 11 and 14Bangladesh squad Mehidy Hasan Miraz c Tanzid Hasan Mohammad Naim Saif Hassan Najmul Hossain Shanto Towhid Hridoy Jaker Ali Shamim Hossain Nurul Hasan Rishad Hossain Tanvir Islam Taskin Ahmed Mustafizur Rahman Tanzim Hasan Hasan Mahmud Nahid Rana IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/saif-hassan-earns-maiden-odi-call-up-as-bangladesh-unveil-squad-for-afghanistan-series-641447.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-devonshire-ruled-out-of-new-zealand-squad-with-finger-injury-641503.html Guwahati Oct 4 New Zealand have been dealt with an early setback in their Womens World Cup campaign with leftarm offspinning allrounder Flora Devonshire ruled out of the tournament due to a hand injury Devonshire who had earned her maiden World Cup callup sustained a laceration to her left hand while fielding during a training session and is expected to be sidelined for two to three weeksIn her place rightarm pacebowling allrounder Hannah Rowe has been drafted into the squad Rowe a seasoned cricketer with 60 ODI caps will be attending her third oneday World Cup bringing valuable experience to the White Ferns setupConfirming the development head coach Ben Sawyer voiced his disappointment at losing Devonshire so early in the tournament Were all feeling for Flora he said She worked hard to earn her spot in this squad and its a real shame her tournament is ending earlySawyer however emphasised that including Rowe would bring more depth and experience to the squad Were pleased to be able to call up a senior player in Hannah Rowe he said Hannahs obviously not a likeforlike replacement for Flora but she offers an allround skillset and has experience in subcontinent conditionsRowe is scheduled to join the team on October 7 in Indore before travelling with the squad to Guwahati for the next leg of the tournamentThe injury comes at a critical time for the White Ferns who are gearing up to face South Africa in their second ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 match on October 6 Devonshires absence will be a setback for New Zealands balance as the 24yearold was seen as a promising option with both bat and ball in spinfriendly conditionsThe Sophie Devineled side started their campaign with a defeat against defending champions Australia on Wednesday Annabel Sutherland and Sophie Molineuxs threewicket haul overpowered the Kiwi skippers runaball 112 as the Alyssa Healyled side kicked off their title defence with an 89run win IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-devonshire-ruled-out-of-new-zealand-squad-with-finger-injury-641503.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/gill-crowned-new-odi-captain-as-rohit-kohli-return-for-australia-tour-641533.html Ahmedabad Oct 4 Shubman Gill has been named as Indias ODI captain and replaces Rohit Sharma at the helm for the upcoming threematch series in Australia beginning on October 19 Rohit has been named in the squad as a batter as he and Virat Kohli are set to return to the ODI setup for the first time since the triumphant 2025 Champions Trophy campaign The leadership transition marks a significant moment as Gill named Indias Test captain earlier this year is now entrusted with leading the ODI unit and is the vicecaptain in T20IsHis appointment shortly after he got victory in his first Test match as captain on Indian soil as the side thrashed West Indies by an innings and 140 runs Shreyas Iyer will be the vicecaptain in ODIs while Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant havent been picked due to them still in recovery from injuries to their quad and fractured right foot respectivelyDue to that Nitish Kumar Reddy and Dhruv Jurel are in the ODI team while Yashasvi Jaiswal has been picked and theres no room for Ravindra Jadeja while Jasprit Bumrah has been rested Axar will be joined in the bowling department by Washington Sundar Kuldeep Yadav Harshit Rana Mohammed Siraj Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh KrishnaBumrah though will be in the fivematch T20I series so as the rest of the side who won the Asia Cup in the UAE Sundar who was a standby for the Asia Cup is in the main T20I team picked by the selection committee who met in Ahmedabad on SaturdayThough Rohit and Kohli havent played any competitive cricket after IPL 2025 both have been steadily preparing for a busy block of ODI cricket action coming in next few months as India are slated to host South Africa and New Zealand for three 50over games each in NovemberDecember and January 2026 respectivelyRohit had even come down to the BCCI Centre of Excellence CoE in Bengaluru for some work on his batting and fitness while Kohli has been doing his preparation in LondonIndias whiteball tour of Australia starts with the ODI series opener on October 19 at Perth Stadium and is followed by matches at Adelaide Oval and Sydney Cricket Ground on October 23 and 25 respectivelyIt is followed by the fivematch T20I series beginning on October 29 at Manuka Oval in Canberra with further games to be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 31 Bellerive Oval in Hobart on November 2 Gold Coast Stadium on November 6 and The Gabba in Brisbane on November 8The last time India toured Australia for a bilateral ODI series the visitors lost by 21 margin in 202021 but managed to win the subsequent T20I series by the same margin on the same tourIndias ODI squad Shubman Gill Captain Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli Shreyas Iyer VC Axar Patel KL Rahul WK Nitish Kumar Reddy Washington Sundar Kuldeep Yadav Harshit Rana Mohammed Siraj Arshdeep Singh Prasidh Krishna Dhruv Jurel WK and Yashasvi JaiswalIndias T20I squad Suryakumar Yadav C Abhishek Sharma Shubman Gill VC Tilak Varma Nitish Kumar Reddy Shivam Dube Axar Patel Jitesh Sharma WK Varun Chakaravarthy Jasprit Bumrah Arshdeep Singh Kuldeep Yadav Harshit Rana Sanju Samson WK Rinku Singh and Washington Sundar IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/gill-crowned-new-odi-captain-as-rohit-kohli-return-for-australia-tour-641533.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 15:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/slow-start-for-akshay-bhatia-four-way-lead-at-sanderson-farms-641368.html Jackson USA Oct 3 Akshay Bhatia had a disappointing start despite an even par card on the opening day of the 2025 Sanderson Farms Championship in the Fall season of the PGA Tour Bhatia who posted an evenpar 72 in the opening round was tied for 88th at the Country Club of Jackson Bhatia entering as the betting favourite bogeyed the seventh and the eighth and turned in 2over Birdies on the 10th 12th and 13th saw him get under par but bogeys on the 14th and 16th dashed those hopes despite a birdie in between on the 15thBhatia needs a fast start on the second day tomorrow to move up the leader board and stay in the tournamentThere was a fourway tie for the lead with Eric Cole Sam Ryder Danny Walker and Garrick Higgo all sharing the firstround lead at 7under 65Ryder played bogeyfree and Danny Walker finished with a pair of birdies Cole managed 10 birdies which helped offset a double bogey late in the round and Garrick Higgo continued to show strides after from an injury since slowed his progress after a win earlier this yearRyder is at No 110 in the FedExCup while Walker is at No 104 The Sanderson Farms Championship is part of the FedExCup Fall where players who did not reach the PGA TOURs postseason have to finish in the top 100 to keep their full cardsWalker tied for sixth in THE PLAYERS Championship but the last five months have been miserable He showed up at The Country Club of Jackson having missed eight straight cuts to fall out of the top 100Rasmus Hojgaard 69 was T35 coming straight from New York and Ryder Cup victory in his debut for the European Team He is at No 87 and now turns his attention toward keeping his card IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/slow-start-for-akshay-bhatia-four-way-lead-at-sanderson-farms-641368.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ponting-appreciates-even-small-efforts-thats-why-players-respect-him-says-dhawan-641407.html New Delhi Oct 1 Veteran Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan expressed his admiration for Ricky Ponting highlighting the Australian legends influence as a coach and leader during his time with Delhi Capitals In a recent podcast Dhawan emphasised the importance of strong leadership in Punjab Kings performance during the latest IPL season noting that it is crucial for creating a winning teamShreyas and Ricky Ponting are a wonderful combination and they both made a very good team this year Ricky is a very positive person very strong His thought process and his skills stand out A good player can make you win matches but if you want to win the tournament the entire team needs to perform well Hence making a good team is really essential and Ricky Ponting is very strong as a coach Dhawan saidDhawan reflected on his experience with Ponting at Delhi Capitals highlighting how the former Australian captains approach boosted the whole teamWe worked together when I was in Delhi Capitals and it was a really good stint He used to appreciate small thingseven if you scored 1520 runs he would acknowledge it He also spent time with net bowlers and players on the bench which really boosted their confidence he notedDhawan commended Ponting for his clear communication and capacity to earn respect in the dressing roomHe was very clear on good performances and also on the areas we lacked in His communication was very good and his command over the boys was excellent The players respected him and looked up to him because he had strong control but in a very positive way Dhawan addedAlthough Dhawan expressed admiration for Ponting he also suggested how those lessons influenced him personally Now retired from international cricket Shikhar still embodies the values he admired in Ponting such as positivity recognising effort and open communication applying them to his life beyond the sportReflecting on his career Dhawan recognised that his experiences with leaders like Ponting have shaped him not only as a cricketer but also as someone prepared to mentor and motivate the next generation in various ways IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ponting-appreciates-even-small-efforts-thats-why-players-respect-him-says-dhawan-641407.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/namibia-secure-berth-in-t20-world-cup-2026-with-dominant-win-over-tanzania-641203.html Harare Oct 2 Namibia became the first team from the Africa qualifiers to book their place at the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 after brushing aside Tanzania in the semifinal in Harare on Thursday The victory sealed Namibias fourth appearance at the global tournament having featured in the 2021 Super 12s 2022 group stage and 2024 group stage editions Asked to bat first by Tanzania captain Kassim Nassoro Namibia posted a competitive 174 for 6 in 20 overs thanks to crucial halfcenturies by skipper Gerhard Erasmus and allrounder JJ Smit However their innings was far from smooth sailing early on The top order faltered as Jan Frylinck Malan Kruger Louren Steenkamp and Jan Nicol LoftieEaton all fell inside the Powerplay leaving Namibia under pressureErasmus and Smit then came together to wrestle back control of the innings The pair played with authority scoring quickly to shift the momentum away from Tanzania Erasmus anchored the innings with 55 off 41 balls striking six boundaries while Smit counterattacked with a powerful unbeaten 61 from 43 deliveries decorated with one four and four sixes Their partnership ensured Namibia had the platform to reach a strong totalTanzanias chase never really gathered steam with Namibias bowlers maintaining control from the outset Smit struck with the ball as well dismissing Arun Yadav and Dhrumit Mehta off consecutive deliveries in the sixth over before removing Mukesh Suthar later in the innings to complete impressive figures of 3 for 16 He was well supported by Ben Shikongo who also picked up three wickets returning 3 for 21Despite showing brief pockets of resistance Tanzania struggled to keep up with the asking rate They batted out their 20 overs but fell 63 runs short unable to threaten Namibias strong totalWith the result Namibia confirmed their ticket to the 2026 World Cup where they will join South Africa who qualified directly and one more African team either Kenya or Zimbabwe who will clash in the second semifinal to decide the final regional spot IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/namibia-secure-berth-in-t20-world-cup-2026-with-dominant-win-over-tanzania-641203.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/it-was-meant-to-highlight-challenges-sana-mir-clarifies-azad-kashmir-remark-after-backlash-641245.html Colombo Oct 3 The 2025 Womens ODI World Cup 2025 clash between Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday sparked a controversy after former Pakistan captain Sana Mir referred to batter Natalia Pervaiz as hailing from Kashmir before calling it as Azad Kashmir The remark drew sharp reactions from various sections of social media and Sana has now issued a clarification via her X account saying that she has no malice in her heart and didnt have any intention to hurt any sentimentsIts unfortunate how things are being blown out of proportion and people in sports are being subjected to unnecessary pressure It is sad that this requires an explanation at public levelMy comment about a Pakistan players hometown was only meant to highlight the challenges she faced of coming from a certain region in Pakistan and her incredible journey It is part of the story telling we do as commentators as where the players come from I did that today for two other players coming from other regions tooPlease dont politicise it As a commentator on the World Feed we are meant to focus on the sport teams and players highlighting inspiring stories of grit and perseverance There is no malice in my heart or any intention to hurt sentiments wrote Sana on XSana also shared a screenshot showing Natalias hometown mentioned as Azad Kashmir on ESPNCricinfos player profile page Due to the backlash the portal has now edited it to Pakistanadministered KashmirI am also attaching the screen shot of where I research most of my players from whether from Pakistan or any other country I realise that they have changed it by now but this is what I was referring to she addedComing to the tournament Pakistan suffered a sevenwicket defeat to Bangladesh in their 2025 Womens ODI World Cup tournament opener at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo The side will now face archrivals and tournament hosts India at the same venue on Sunday IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/it-was-meant-to-highlight-challenges-sana-mir-clarifies-azad-kashmir-remark-after-backlash-641245.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/specialist-coaches-high-performance-centre-cwi-chalks-out-long-term-reforms-to-strengthen-cricket-641262.html St Johns Antigua Oct 3 The Cricket Strategy and Officiating Committee has announced a series of immediate and longterm reforms to strengthen West Indies cricket following an emergency meeting held in August after a run of disappointing results The meeting was convened after a run of disappointing results including the historic defeat to Australia at Sabina Park in the final test of the series in JulyThe session brought together a wide crosssection of key stakeholders including West Indies legends Brian Lara and Sir Clive Lloyd captains Shai Hope and Roston Chase Head Coach and team management and former players such as Anthony Gray and Ramnaresh SarwanThe committee highlighted ten critical challenges affecting the state of West Indies cricket including Declining quality of regional tournaments Technical tactical and mental skills deficiencies Underperforming franchise system Gaps in infrastructure and facilities Lack of specialist coaching support Limited ICC revenue share and financial constraints Fragmented player development pathways and Inadequate fitness and conditioning standardsThe Committee compiled a list of shortterm and medium to longterm action items and objectives focused on addressing these gaps which were presented to and approved by CWIs Board of Directors during their Quarterly Meeting on September 25As per the short term action CWI said that an internationally proven batting coach will be hired to work across the system and a fulltime sports psychologistperformance coach will join the senior mens team The womens team role will also be upgraded to a fulltime roleA stateoftheart facility at Coolidge Cricket Ground including modern nets gym and rehabilitation infrastructure will be set up and franchise teams will now submit Individual Development Plans and meet new minimum standards while Player fitness will be closely tracked supported by a new regional fitness leaderboardIn the medium to longterm action list A National Cricket Development Framework unifying grassroots school academy and highperformance pathways Comprehensive franchise reform to ensure accountability for player development and consideration of alternative professional modelsEstablishment of standardised academies for ages 1118 to feed into the HighPerformance Program Completion of the HighPerformance Centre in Antigua as the regional hub for elite developmentGreater focus on financial sustainability including lobbying for equitable ICC revenue distribution and new partnerships with governments private entities and philanthropists A structured mentorship framework connecting current and former West Indies players with emerging talentCWIs Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe said These reforms represent decisive action to strengthen our systems raise standards and provide the next generation of players with the tools facilities and mentorship they need to succeed While challenges remain our commitment to cricket development across the region is unwavering and all efforts will be made to prioritize the execution of these initiatives IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/specialist-coaches-high-performance-centre-cwi-chalks-out-long-term-reforms-to-strengthen-cricket-641262.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-wc-smriti-and-pratika-have-taken-a-lot-of-pressure-off-us-says-harmanpreet-641105.html Colombo Oct 2 India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has credited openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal for taking a lot of pressure off the middle order through their formidable partnerships at the top Smriti has been in fine form for India at the top of the order and has formed a great opening partnership with Pratika to be a crucial cog in the Indian batting lineup Though the duo didnt have a memorable outing in the 59run win over Sri Lanka in the opening game they are expected to bounce back in the future matchesSince the time Pratika joined the team we have had big partnerships I think it helps the batting order that follows and we can calculate the innings ahead The duo has taken a lot of pressure off us and made our job easier said Harmanpreet to JioStarSmriti Indias vicecaptain also lauded Pratika for stepping up to the rigours of international cricket in quick time Pratika and I are very similar We like to do our routines and dont talk much on the field Theres a lot of calmness in the way we playPratika is not a product of the Womens Premier League WPL but has come up through the domestic setup For her to have matched the level of international cricket in just the last 8 months is commendable she saidIn their opening game at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati India were reduced to 1246 before a resilient 103run stand between Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur helped them post 269 in their 47 overs after the clash was cut by three overs due to rainIn reply India bowled out Sri Lanka for 211 and get their campaign off to a winning start India led by Harmanpreet Kaur are scheduled to face archrivals Pakistan at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Sunday IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-wc-smriti-and-pratika-have-taken-a-lot-of-pressure-off-us-says-harmanpreet-641105.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/1st-test-dont-want-to-win-in-2-3-days-plan-is-to-play-hard-grinding-cricket-says-gill-641122.html Ahmedabad Oct 2 With India opening its home Test season skipper Shubman Gill said his team is focused on playing hard grinding cricket rather than chasing quick wins coming in twothree days The ongoing series against the West Indies currently underway at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is also Gills first assignment as Indias Test captain at home in the new World Test Championship cycleThe plan is simplehard grinding cricket We dont want to win in 23 days We know we have the best four spinnersKuldeep Jadeja Axar and Washi Any team coming to India knows two challenges spin and reverse swing Well test opposition in both areas but our focus is good cricket We talk more about winning every series than WTC But yes if such a strong team doesnt qualify it would be disappointing said Gill on JioHotstarAsked about his approach to adjusting to surfaces in Tests from England to now at home Gill said Its been a long time weve been playing on turners Obviously other teams also know what we are good at and what we need to work on On such wickets if a spinner bowls at 9095 kph consistently any batsman in the world will struggle New Zealand had an advantage because they had played turners in Sri Lanka before coming here We hadntThe 2025 season has been a breakthrough year for Gill after being named Indias Test captain post Rohit Sharmas retirement he finished the fivematch tour of England with 754 runs the secondhighest run tally for a captain in a Test series including hitting four centuries at an average of 754Recalling his lack of runs outside India in Tests Gill spoke about how he brought about a change in his batting approach including taking advice from Sachin Tendulkar and Steve Smith I definitely had pressure of not having a great record overseas But the way I prepared I was confident Even though a day a week or an hour before the match it would play on my mind but once youre on the ground all of that fades out You just focus on what you have to do at that momentI spoke to a lot of people whove scored runs in England Everyone said one thing in common plenty of runs will come square of the wicket But it got complicated because we thought square runs meant playing outside balls Then we decided leave the outside ball So I simplified it I said I wont drive early Ill just defend on the front foot and leaveAfter 3040 balls the Dukes ball softens Runscoring becomes easier Outfield is fast timing the ball gives you boundaries So in the beginning unless it was a halfvolley I avoided cover drives Only straight drive flick cut punchno cover drive until I was completely confident the ball had stopped swinging or seamingBefore leaving I spoke to Sachin sir I also took Steve Smiths number from Matthew Wade and spoke to him Both said the same thingdefend straight score square I think so this is one of the best years but I hope 2026 and 2027 will be even better As a player you always keep hoping the next year and the year after are better he concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/1st-test-dont-want-to-win-in-2-3-days-plan-is-to-play-hard-grinding-cricket-says-gill-641122.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/1st-test-siraj-bumrah-share-seven-scalps-as-india-bowl-out-west-indies-for-162-641126.html Ahmedabad Oct 2 Fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj 438 and Jasprit Bumrah 341 led a clinical bowling display as India dismissed West Indies for 162 in 441 overs on day one of the first Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday Electing to bat first on a green pitch West Indies were 905 at lunch and are now bowled out by tea break taken early Siraj set the tone for a dominating bowling performance from India as he picked three of the first four wickets to fall for the West IndiesSiraj and Bumrah also in fine rhythm at the fag end shared seven wickets between themselves with Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar amongst the wickettakers For the West Indies barring some fight shown by Justin Greaves 32 it was a poor batting effort where the batting unit didnt show the application and resilience needed for playing Test cricketThe postlunch session began with Siraj creating a steep angle into Roston Chase from wide of the crease and extracted a leading edge that was neatly pouched by keeper Dhruv Jurel Siraj nearly had a fifth wicket when he trapped Greaves lbw but the review showed the ball missing leg stumpWhile the rest of the fielders showed visible disappointment Bumrah was quick to console his fellow pacer Sirajs rhythm remained intact as his lengths consistently troubling the batters Washington then struck by trapping Khary Pierre lbw before Bumrah returned to castle Greaves and Johann Layne with his trademark inswinging yorkersKuldeep closed out the innings when Jomel Warrican went for a reversesweep but a sharp piece of glove work from Jurel ensured the catch was taken as India walked off with a commanding position and a chance to pile the misery on an inexperienced West Indies bowling lineupIn the morning West Indies were rocked early by Siraj who exploited the green pitch with swing seam and bounce to reduce the visitors to 424 He and Bumrah kept the stumps in play in the opening session and forced frequent errorsChase and Shai Hope tried reviving the innings with a 48run stand before Kuldeep castled the latter at the stroke of lunch Tagenarine Chanderpaul returning to Test cricket after 21 months departed for a duck in the opening over after tickling one down leg to Jurel off SirajJohn Campbell followed soon after adjudged caught behind on review off Bumrah Brandon King hit three quick boundaries before a moment of misjudgment shouldering arms to a ball that crashed into middle stump off Siraj left West Indies Alick Athanaze showed brief resistance but fell after driving on the up and edging to second slip to give Siraj his third wicketAt 424 the West Indies were in deep trouble and from there Hope and Chase steadied the innings with a 48run stand showing intent against spin and capitalising on loose deliveries Hope in particular looked assured showcasing his backfoot play and measured drivesBut just as West Indies seemed to have weathered the storm Kuldeep playing his first Test in over a year produced a peach when he got one to drift dip in and turn sharply to breach Hopes defence on an attempted drive and rattle his stumps on the stroke of lunch With five wickets in the bag and the pitch offering assistance India didnt break much sweat in wrapping up the West Indies innings in the second sessionBrief Scores West Indies 162 in 441 overs Justin Greaves 32 Shai Hope 26 Mohammed Siraj 440 Jasprit Bumrah 342 against India IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/1st-test-siraj-bumrah-share-seven-scalps-as-india-bowl-out-west-indies-for-162-641126.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/switching-formats-is-more-mental-than-technique-says-shubman-gill-ahead-of-1st-test-vs-wi-641063.html Ahmedabad Oct 1 IANS Indias Test captain Shubman Gill who just concluded his Asia Cup campaign and is set to lead the team in the twomatch Test series against West Indies starting Thursday said that switching from one format to the other is more mental than technicalnbspAddressing the media on Wednesday at the press conference ahead of the first Test in Ahmedabad Gill spoke about how he prepared for the games given the quick turnaround between whiteball and redball cricketWe had a couple of days of practice before the Test match so it was a quick turnaround I was just looking to work on defence and get in the zone switching formats is more mental than techniquenbspWe are looking to play some hard grinding cricket Over the past few years if you see the Test matches they havent got to five days So what we are looking to do is play some good hard cricket All the Test matches that we played in England went pretty deep And I think what you can expect from us is good hard grinding cricket and we wont be looking for any easy options Gill saidAnd I think we have the skills to dominate in any kind of situation and the kind of talent we have got in the team we can turn around from any situation so thats what we will be looking to play he addednbspAsked about the teams combination for the opening Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium Gill said that they are tempted to have a third seamer in the XI However a final decision will only be made on the day of the match based on the moisture level of the wicketGiven the weather and conditions well be tempted to have a third seaming option but I think theres still time for the Test and once we check the field tomorrow and see how much moisture is there on the wicket well take a callWe would be looking to play on wickets that offer something to both the batsmen and to the bowlers However having said that any team that comes to India faces the challenge of spin and reverse swing These are the two things that if teams can play spin well and if they can challenge the reverse swing they are going to get good success So keeping these challenges in mind youd be looking to play on wickets that offer something to the batsmen and the bowlers he further stated https://dailyworld.in/cricket/switching-formats-is-more-mental-than-technique-says-shubman-gill-ahead-of-1st-test-vs-wi-641063.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/abhishek-sharma-shares-flight-celebration-with-mentor-yuvraj-singh-after-asia-cup-triumph-640805.html Dubai Sep 30 Indias emerging cricketer Abhishek Sharma gave fans a glimpse into the teams postAsia Cup victory celebrations by posting a photo on Instagram with his childhood mentor Yuvraj Singh Sharma who played a key role in the Indian teams triumph in the Mens T20 Asia Cup 2025 shared the image with the simple caption No Caption Needed In the photo he is seen holding the Player of the Tournament trophy beaming with pride as he stands alongside Yuvraj inside the flight returning from DubaiThe image captures a rare candid moment of joy and camaraderie following Indias thrilling fivewicket victory over archrivals Pakistan in the final at the Dubai International StadiumFans quickly flooded social media congratulating Sharma and celebrating Indias performance The post highlights the emotional high the players experienced after a hardfought campaign where Sharmas consistent contributions with both bat and ball earned him recognition as one of the tournaments standout performersYuvraj Singh who has been mentoring young Indian talents has been credited with helping nurture Sharmas allround skills The Instagram post offers fans a glimpse into their mentormentee relationship and the lighter celebratory side of international cricketmoments often unseen by the publicAbhishek who gave India blazing starts throughout the tournament and shared crucial partnerships with vicecaptain Shubman Gill to lay the foundations for India in victories ended the tournament with 314 runs in seven matches at an average of 4485 and a strike rate of 200Abhisheks sister and mother had a few days back revealed to IANS how Yuvraj Singh was regularly in touch with the India opener throughout the Asia Cup discussing his knocks and how to approach the various challenges posed by the key bowlers from the opposing team in the upcoming matchFor his brilliant batting Abhishek received the keys of a brand new car and said getting a car the prize for Player of the Tournament was always a pleasureIndias focus now shifts to the upcoming Test series against the West Indies beginning at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 2 While the Asia Cup win provides a confidence boost Sharma and his teammates will need to adapt to the longer format as part of Indias preparations for the 202527 ICC World Test Championship cycleFor fans however the flight photo serves as a joyful reminder of Indias latest cricketing triumph and the emerging stars shaping the future of the Men in Blue IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/abhishek-sharma-shares-flight-celebration-with-mentor-yuvraj-singh-after-asia-cup-triumph-640805.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/maxwell-ruled-out-of-nz-t20-series-with-wrist-injury-philippe-called-up-as-replacement-640835.html Mount Maunganui Sep 30 Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of Australias threematch T20 series against New Zealand after suffering a fractured forearm in a freak training incident at Mount Maunganui Cricket Australia confirmed on Tuesday morning that the 36yearold allrounder will miss the transTasman series with wicketkeeperbatter Josh Philippe called in as his replacementMaxwell was struck on the wrist while bowling in the nets to bighitting allrounder Mitchell Owen at Taurangas Bay Oval The blow fractured his forearm forcing him out of the ChappellHadlee Trophy T20s which begin Wednesday He will return home for a specialist review to determine the timeline for his comebackRecalled allrounder Matthew Short batting in an adjoining net at the time recounted the incident I saw it out of the corner of my eye Were training under a marquee so its really echoy and loud I saw Owen smoked it and then the aftermath it hit Maxi on the wrist It didnt sound good Owen is not the guy you want to be bowling to in T20 training thats for sure Maxis been there and gone through that serious injuries a couple of times now he was a bit disappointed but its just like any other injury Im sure hell get through itIt is another untimely setback for Maxwell who fractured his leg in a freak accident at a birthday party three years ago and was also concussed during the 2023 World Cup after falling from a golf cart He had started this domestic summer brightly smashing a 73ball century for Victoria in the OneDay Cup and an unbeaten 62 off 36 balls in Australias most recent T20I against South AfricaMarcus Stoinis who returns to the T20 squad after nearly a year acknowledged the importance of these games in building towards next years T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka Its probably the start of that Im sure theres a picture in the head of the selectors of what they want to do and how they want the team lining up come that World Cup so I think its going to be a nice build in for everyone Its always a good challenge playing New Zealand Theyre a great team and they perform so well in the big tournaments as well so its definitely something we look forward toPhilippe who replaces Maxwell comes into the squad in fine touch after recent Australia A performances including a 123 not out and a halfcentury in India earlier this month The 28yearold who has 12 T20Is to his name last featured for Australia in December 2023Maxwells absence adds to a growing list of unavailable stars Josh Inglis was earlier ruled out with a calf strain replaced by Alex Carey Pat Cummins is sitting out to rehabilitate a back issue Mitchell Starc has retired from T20 internationals and Cameron Green is playing Sheffield Shield cricket to focus on his return to bowling before the AshesThe T20 series against New Zealand begins on October 1 at Bay Oval with subsequent matches on October 3 and 4 at the same venueNew Zealand squad Michael Bracewell c Mark Chapman Devon Conway Jacob Duffy Zak Foulkes Matt Henry Bevon Jacobs Kyle Jamieson Daryl Mitchell Rachin Ravindra Tim Robinson Ben Sears Tim Seifert Ish SodhiAustralia squad Mitchell Marsh c Sean Abbott Xavier Bartlett Alex Carey Tim David Ben Dwarshuis Josh Hazlewood Travis Head Matt Kuhnemann Mitchell Owen Josh Philippe Matthew Short Marcus Stoinis Adam Zampa IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/maxwell-ruled-out-of-nz-t20-series-with-wrist-injury-philippe-called-up-as-replacement-640835.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-2025-triumph-gambhir-kuldeep-land-in-ahmedabad-accorded-heros-welcome-640838.html Ahmedabad Sep 30 Indias cricket heroes returned home to a rapturous reception on Tuesday as head coach Gautam Gambhir and spinner Kuldeep Yadav landed in Ahmedabad from Dubai The duo arrived a day after India clinched the Mens T20 Asia Cup 2025 defeating archrivals Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling final at the Dubai International StadiumThe celebrations in Ahmedabad were spontaneous and electric with fans taking to the streets and social media buzzing with images and videos capturing the excitement The supporters expressed their pride in Indias performance on an international stage celebrating both the teams skill and spirit as the team ended the tournament unbeaten winning all seven matchesAmid the euphoria the teams focus quickly shifted to the next challenge the first Test of the twomatch series against the West Indies which will be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium here from October 2While the T20 triumph provides momentum the players and coaching staff are already preparing for the longer format reflecting Indias commitment to excellence across all forms of the gameMeanwhile the West Indies team has already arrived in Ahmedabad for the series The second Test will be played at Delhis Arun Jaitley Stadium from October 10 The upcoming matches are part of the 202527 ICC World Test Championship WTC cycle making the series a key event for both sidesAs Ahmedabad basks in postAsia Cup euphoria fans and players alike are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Indias cricketing journey hoping the hosts carry their winning momentum into the Test arenaIndia squad for the West Indies series Shubman Gill captain Yashasvi Jaiswal KL Rahul Sai Sudharsan Devdutt Padikkal Dhruv Jurel wk Ravindra Jadeja vicecaptain Washington Sundar Jasprit Bumrah Axar Patel Nitish Kumar Reddy N Jagadeesan wk Mohammed Siraj Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-2025-triumph-gambhir-kuldeep-land-in-ahmedabad-accorded-heros-welcome-640838.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rachin-ravindra-suffers-facial-injury-ahead-of-australia-t20i-series-640845.html Mount Maunganui Sep 30 New Zealand allrounder Rachin Ravindra suffered a scare ahead of the ChappellHadlee Trophy T20I series colliding with a boundary hoarding during fielding practice at Bay Oval on Tuesday The home side confirmed that Ravindra sustained a facial injury but cleared an initial concussion testRachin Ravindra sustained a facial injury at BlackCaps training today after he collided with a perimeter boundary hoarding while attempting to take a catch during fielding practice at Bay Oval New Zealand Cricket NZC said in a statementThe BlackCaps further updated Ravindra received a facial laceration and will continue to be monitored by the medical team having passed an initial concussion test at the groundIt is the second time in 2025 that Ravindra has faced a facial injury Earlier this year in the buildup to the Champions Trophy he was struck on the forehead while attempting a catch under floodlights during a triseries match in Lahore against South Africa That incident sidelined him from the rest of the triseries as well as New Zealands opening Champions Trophy game against PakistanThe threematch series against Australia begins on October 1 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui with further fixtures scheduled on October 3 and 4 at the same venueAustralia meanwhile have their own concerns with Glenn Maxwell ruled out of the series after a nasty blow at training Maxwell fractured his forearm while bowling to Mitchell Owen in the nets forcing a late squad change NSW wicketkeeperbatter Josh Philippe has been called in as his replacementMatthew Short who was batting in the adjacent net recalled the moment I saw it out of the corner of my eye Were training under a marquee so its really echoy and loud I saw Owen smoked it and then the aftermath it hit Maxi on the wrist It didnt sound good Maxis been there and gone through that a couple of times now he was a bit disappointed but its just like any other injury Im sure hell get through itThe setback is another unfortunate chapter for Maxwell who has battled multiple injuries in recent years His absence adds intrigue to a highstakes transTasman clash building towards next years T20 World Cup IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rachin-ravindra-suffers-facial-injury-ahead-of-australia-t20i-series-640845.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/babar-rizwan-return-as-pakistan-name-18-member-test-squad-for-sa-series-640858.html Lahore Sep 30 Pakistan have recalled senior batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for the twoTest series against South Africa part of the ICC World Test Championship 202527 cycle beginning on October 12 Both players missed the recent Asia Cup but now rejoin Shan Masoods squad which features a blend of experience and fresh facesThe national selection committee announced an 18member squad on Tuesday which will be trimmed before the first Test in Lahore Three uncapped players leftarm spinner Asif Afridi wristspinner Faisal Akram and wicketkeeperbatter Rohail Nazir have been given opportunities to train with the senior side and push for potential debutsSouth Africa the reigning ICC World Test Championship 202325 winners will open the series against Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from October 12 to 16 The second Test will follow at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 20 to 24 The redball contests will be followed by three T20Is and three ODIs between 28 October and 8 November with whiteball squads to be announced laterThe Pakistan players will assemble for a preseries camp under redball head coach Azhar Mahmood and NCA coaches until October 8 Cricketers who took part in the recently concluded ACC Mens T20 Asia Cup will join the camp on October 4Shan Masood will continue to lead Pakistan in Tests with Rizwan returning behind the stumps after being rested for the Asia Cup Babars comeback bolsters the middle order while key bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi Hasan Ali and Abrar Ahmed also feature ImamulHaq and Abdullah Shafique are expected to open while Saud Shakeel and Salman Ali Agha strengthen the batting depthThe inclusion of Asif Afridi and Faisal Akram points to Pakistan keeping spin as a central weapon against South Africa while Rohail Nazir provides an additional wicketkeeping optionPakistan squad Shan Masood capt Aamir Jamal Abdullah Shafique Abrar Ahmed Asif Afridi Babar Azam Faisal Akram Hasan Ali ImamulHaq Kamran Ghulam Khurram Shahzad Mohammad Rizwan wk Noman Ali Rohail Nazir wk Sajid Khan Salman Ali Agha Saud Shakeel Shaheen Shah Afridi IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/babar-rizwan-return-as-pakistan-name-18-member-test-squad-for-sa-series-640858.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/from-empty-stands-to-roaring-crowds-how-womens-odi-wcs-evolved-from-2013-to-2025-640872.html New Delhi Sep 30 When the Womens ODI World Cup was last played in India in 2013 it came and went without much fanfare Though a few thousand fans trickled into the stadiums most games were played largely to silence and only a handful of the worlds best players were recognised Twelve years on the contrast couldnt be starker Broadcast deals capacity crowds T20 leagues and globally recognised stars have transformed womens ODI cricket It stands in stark contrast from 2013 where venues would be changed days before the tournament posters of the competition werent on display in MumbaiTickets were not for sale and one needed to go to the venues get themselves checked via security and were then let inside to watch the games Lisa Sthalekar the former Australian allrounder and fourtime World Cup winner remembers it well In 2013 we played at CCI Brabourne Stadium and stands certainly were not full There wasnt a huge crowd and then you fast forward to WPL and selling out stands I hope this World Cup is exactly that she said to IANSThe 2013 tournament struggled for visibility despite many memorable moments and crazy finishers But since India became runnersup in the 2017 World Cup the sports visibility has soared Now banners are visible in the tournaments host cities theres buzz across fans and common people while players like Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana are major brand namesAnjum Chopra former India captain and technical consultant with South Africa during the 2013 World Cup has watched the transformation unfold I remember it pretty clearly and South Africa did reasonably wellBut apart from how the coverage has changed the landscape of the womens game in India I think the very fact that should be highlighted is how cricket on the park has stepped up That shift and power game has actually come into fore much more than what it was in 2013 to what it was in 2017 to what it will be now in 2025 she said to IANSThe statistics justify this story since the last ODI World Cup 34 totals of 300 or more have been recorded with Australia and India breaching 400 once each Average run rate has risen to 484 since 2022 while in Indias case it stands at 557 Already in 2025 203 sixes have been hit in womens ODIs for context 208 sixes were hit in all of 2017Anjum points to the proliferation of T20 leagues as a key driver in scores being made and chased going up In the 2022 ODI World Cup final in New Zealand where Australia and England were playing 300plus runs were nearly scored twice by England against Australia and Nat SciverBrunt didnt seem like breaking a sweat in both those inningsThe way Alyssa Healy was dominating in that final was a treat to watch especially the kind of strokes that we saw So Australia has obviously been there and done that But other teams and players have started stepping up The lateral shift by having more of power hitters has meant the scores have gone from 180 to 220 to 250 and its gone beyond 300 and 320s she addedThe transformation hasnt been overnight Ill say its been slightly slow because the power and strength doesnt come naturally to women players It has to be cultivated But from here on what has already started Im sure in times to come it will only get betterThe idea of a cricketer when they walk into bat especially the first six overs was just to swing in the line of the ball that they want to hit That was not there before as when we were growing up our coaches always told us to hit the ball along the ground and anything in the air is a catch From that era to now we are now in a place where T20 started and instead of defending hit the ball and not just do that but hit it a long way added AnjumDinesha Devnarain who represented South Africa in the pre2017 era shares the same view Ive had the honour of obviously representing my country and playing in that era So its such a privilege and honour to be alive and witness something like this now We always speak about the growth of the womens game and I still dont think it is where it should be But the leaps and bounds that its made globally its massiveShe also credits T20 leagues for changing the landscape The additions of the T20 leagues whether its the Hundred the Big Bash the WPL CPL that was a great selling point in terms of viewership At the end of the day people want to be involved in something thats entertainingIf you look at the totals in the 2022 ODI World Cup or whatever tournaments have happened 220240 was actually a good total to win games Now teams are posting scores of 300 and above thats the norm nowThe financial transformation is striking too The ICC announced this edition of Womens ODI World Cup would have a prize pool of 1388 million USA nearly a fourfold from what was on offer in 2022 For Anjum the significance extends beyond numbersIt can only have a very positive impact I say positive for a simple reason is if I am an under15 cricketer today I have everything to play for If I can become a skillful and valuable cricketer whos good enough to get into a state team and Indian team and succeed at the international level what more do you want You get fame adulation recognition and financial support as wellLook at the fact that how it was mentioned Prize money with a figure is one thing but the moment that line gets added that its more than what the mens ODI World Cup winners took home that just goes on to show that the ICC is trying to create that parity between the mens and the womens game payment structureHowever she adds perspective But at the same time the mens will get a manifold prize money increase as well So this is just not the end to where the womens game is happy about From where it started under ICC in 20052006 to where it is in 2025 yes its a significant shift But this is just going to keep raising the bar in years to comeMeanwhile Dinesha sees the prize money as a catalyst for broader change It was massively one of the big talking points and a beautiful statement to make It just shows the potential of not just women in sport but just in terms of investmentThat also goes back to a great aftershock because if youre talking about that much financial resources youre looking at globally the game getting bigger Like in terms of participation a young girl is going to be like I want to be a pro cricketer and I can live the life of a superstar rightThen what it does in countries is that you get expertise involved Once expertise is involved specialists like SampC physio analytics and the medical side start to come together When you get that there you get better output better performances and better competitive advantageSo I really hope that this World Cup lives up to expectations and we get a good brand of cricket Hopefully in the next cycle or the next World Cup the numbers reach from eight teams to more and entirely thats what you want you want a representation of the globe she saidLisa offered a note of caution about the comparisons being drawn but is pleased with how the focus has shifted Its probably not factually correct to look at what the Womens World Cup prize money is for this cycle and then last cycle because the Mens World Cup was from the last cycleSo we have to wait till the next Mens 50over World Cup and then see what the differences are because then thats the new cycle The prize money is such a great marketing tool of being able to shout out the huge increase But basically the players have worked very hard and theyve been unified to be able to get this increase in prize moneyWhat Im the most proud about is the fact that its not about who wins the tournament and how much money they get It is what does a team that qualifies for the World Cup and may not win a single game what financial reward do they get for making the pinnacle of the event and you rewind to what 10 years ago and basically they were getting nothing Whereas now theyre getting a significant increase which Im really pleased to see she saidIn 2013 womens cricket was nowhere near as professional as it is today Today the landscape is completely different Players train at stateoftheart facilities compete in thriving T20 leagues in India and abroad and play the best oppositions as a matter of routineIn the leadup to this World Cup India toured England and hosted world champions Australia It is a far cry from the time theyd settle for practice matches against mens agegroup teamsIn 2025 Indias women players are in the midst of a revolution equal pay record prize money and a fan following that travels to see them play For example Bucket Hat Cult a dedicated fan group for womens cricket established in 2023 are set to travel to Indias games in Navi MumbaiIndias run to the final of the 2017 World Cup was hailed as a turning point for womens cricket in the country but the launch of the WPL in 2023 led to a huge surge in interest towards the sport Like Royal Challengers Bengalurus trophy celebration in 2024 drew a full house at the Chinnaswamy Stadium and the mens team even gave them a guard of honourLisa believes India is perfect for hosting this World Cup with Colombo as fifth venue India is such a special place For me its special for a number of reasons But for a cricketer to be in a place that admires great skill great talent regardless of what country and the atmosphere in a packed stadium the music the entertainment that goes with it is something really uniqueI think any cricket fan or any cricket player one of the places that they want to play or watch a game of cricket is India These players have got a huge opportunity to really take the game to another level We know that if they are able to captivate the audience then its crazy to think where the womens game will be in just 12 months timeFor Anjum the biggest positive is a clear pathway now present for aspiring cricketers As a cricketer individual or a kid growing up you have everything which is already defined You dont have to go search for it as all things are already in place You as an individual only have to work hard on yourself and thats not very difficult to doYou wont get all these awards and rewards if youre not dedicated and honest to your profession So I feel all of this will have a very nice and a very positive impact towards the present and the upcoming generationThe 2025 Womens ODI World Cup promises packed crowds scintillating cricket and global attention From struggling for recognition in 2013 to commanding respect in 2025 womens ODI cricket has transformed completely This growth hasnt happened by accident its the result of years of groundwork exposure and investment This World Cup could finally give the players a stage that is truly theirs to own IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/from-empty-stands-to-roaring-crowds-how-womens-odi-wcs-evolved-from-2013-to-2025-640872.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/when-youths-make-up-their-minds-challenges-turn-into-opportunity-gautam-adani-congratulates-team-india-for-asia-cup-win--640717.html New Delhi Sep 29 IANS Gautam Adani Chairman of the Adani Group congratulated Team India for their record ninth Asia Cup title win after beating Pakistan by five wickets in the summit clash highlighting the resilience of the young squadnbspWhile Abhishek failed to continue his golden run when dismissed for just five in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan it mattered little as teammate Tilak Varma 69 not out filled the void to ensure India chased down their victory target with just two deliveries remainingCongratulations to Team India for winning Asia Cup 2025 Yah jeet ek baar fir siddh karti hai ki jab bharat ke yuva thaan lete hain to har chunauti avsar ban jati hai This victory once again proves that when the youth of India make up their minds every challenge turns into an opportunity Gautam Adani shared on social medianbspGautam Adani also reserved special praise for young batting sensation Tilak Varma who played a pivotal role in Indias comeback after early setbacks His unbeaten knock of 69 runs steadied the innings and ultimately guided India to a memorable winProud of Tilak Varma 69 the calm force behind the crown he addednbspIndia appeared to be in trouble when opener Shubman Gill fell for just 12 in the fourth over to make it 203 in pursuit of Pakistans total of 146 but Varma Sanju Samson 24 and Shivam Dube 33 kept their cool to guide the side homenbspReflecting on his performance Varma said after the match It was pressure They were mixing the pace up I was breathing and trying to stay calm We have prepared for every position You should be flexible I was prepared to bat at any positionnbspI was backing my game When the wickets are on the slower side I have talked to Gauti sir and have worked hard One of the most special knocks of my life This is for all the Indians https://dailyworld.in/cricket/when-youths-make-up-their-minds-challenges-turn-into-opportunity-gautam-adani-congratulates-team-india-for-asia-cup-win--640717.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-one-of-the-most-special-knocks-of-my-life-chak-de-india-says-tilak-varma-640725.html Dubai Sep 29 Indias rising star Tilak Varma described his unbeaten 69 in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan as one of the most special knocks of his career Coming in with India reeling at 203 Tilak delivered an innings of poise and precision under pressure to hit three fours and four sixes in a knock to be remembered for ages While others faltered Varma stood tall by anchoring the chase and dished out a masterclass in timing and temperamentWhile stitching stands of 57 and 60 with Sanju Samson 24 and Shivam Dube 33 Varma helped India cross the finish line with two balls to spare and sign off from the tournament filled with drama and intensity by winning the trophy as the competitions lone unbeaten team incidentally on the day they won the trophy in 2018It was pressure They Pakistan were bowling well They were mixing the pace up I was breathing and trying to stay calm Tilak said reflecting on the tense moments in the finalHighlighting his teammates contributions he added Fantastic knock from Sanju Samson The way Shivam Dube batted under pressure was important for the country Their performance lifted the team when it mattered mostTilak also emphasized preparation and flexibility as key factors in handling highpressure situations We have prepared for every position You should be flexible I was prepared to bat at any order and was backing my game When the wickets are on the slower side I have talked to Gautam Gambhir sir and worked hard he saidDescribing his innings Tilak said One of the most special knocks of my life Chak De India He struck three boundaries and four towering sixes anchoring the chase and guiding India to a fivewicket win to secure the nations ninth Asia Cup titleTilaks words highlighted not only his own composure under pressure but also the collective effort of the team The way we supported each other planned for different situations and stayed calm under pressure made the difference he added capturing the essence of Indias triumph in one of crickets fiercest rivalries IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-one-of-the-most-special-knocks-of-my-life-chak-de-india-says-tilak-varma-640725.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/telangana-andhra-cms-congratulate-team-india-on-winning-asian-cup-640738.html Amaravati Sep 29 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy have congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning the Asia Cup Telangana Chief Minister congratulated the Indian team for emerging as Asian Cup champions He said that the final match against Pakistan kept everyone on the edge of their seats until the very endHe praised Tilak Varma for playing a pivotal role in Team Indias remarkable victory bringing great pride and honour to the state of Telangana in international cricketAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also conveyed his heartiest congratulations to Team India on their emphatic victory over Pakistan and for lifting the Asia Cup Your determination teamwork and spirit have made the nation proud A glorious moment for Indian cricket he posted on XAndhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer congratulated Team India led by Captain Suryakumar Yadav on their spectacular victory in the finals of the Asia Champions Trophy 2025 against Pakistan in Dubai on SundayThe Governor said that Team India has made the nation and the people proud with their outstanding performance He wished them to win more successes in the futureDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan congratulated Team India on winning the Asia Cup Team India has once again demonstrated excellence and composure on the biggest stage claiming their 9th Asia Cup title with a dominant performance in the final said the Jana Sena leaderThis historic victory reflects the collective effort teamwork and resilience of the entire squad and is a perfect advance Dussehra gift to every Indian filling hearts with pride and joy Pawan Kalyan addedWhat a match Kudos to Team India for snatching victory from the jaws of defeat posted Minister for Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh Tilk Varma you are a hero for delivering a memorable win against our archrivals Kuldeep Yadav you deserve all the praise coming your way for completely turning the match around Proud of Team India Lokesh addedFormer Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy conveyed hearty congratulations to the Team India cricket team on their outstanding victory in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan Your exceptional skill dedication and teamwork have made the entire nation proud A special shoutout to our very own Telugu star Tilak Varma for his crucial performance in the final and consistent brilliance throughout the tournament Truly commendable effort posted Jagan Mohan Reddy IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/telangana-andhra-cms-congratulate-team-india-on-winning-asian-cup-640738.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/telangana-andhra-cms-congratulate-team-india-on-winning-asia-cup-640748.html Amaravati Sep 29 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy have congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning the Asia Cup Telangana Chief Minister congratulated the Indian team for emerging as Asian Cup champions He said that the final match against Pakistan kept everyone on the edge of their seats until the very endHe praised Tilak Varma for playing a pivotal role in Team Indias remarkable victory bringing great pride and honour to the state of Telangana in international cricketAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also conveyed his heartiest congratulations to Team India on their emphatic victory over Pakistan and for lifting the Asia Cup Your determination teamwork and spirit have made the nation proud A glorious moment for Indian cricket he posted on XAndhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer congratulated Team India led by Captain Suryakumar Yadav on their spectacular victory in the finals of the Asia Champions Trophy 2025 against Pakistan in Dubai on SundayThe Governor said that Team India has made the nation and the people proud with their outstanding performance He wished them to win more successes in the futureDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan congratulated Team India on winning the Asia Cup Team India has once again demonstrated excellence and composure on the biggest stage claiming their 9th Asia Cup title with a dominant performance in the final said the Jana Sena leaderThis historic victory reflects the collective effort teamwork and resilience of the entire squad and is a perfect advance Dussehra gift to every Indian filling hearts with pride and joy Pawan Kalyan addedWhat a match Kudos to Team India for snatching victory from the jaws of defeat posted Minister for Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh Tilk Varma you are a hero for delivering a memorable win against our archrivals Kuldeep Yadav you deserve all the praise coming your way for completely turning the match around Proud of Team India Lokesh addedFormer Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy conveyed hearty congratulations to the Team India cricket team on their outstanding victory in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan Your exceptional skill dedication and teamwork have made the entire nation proud A special shoutout to our very own Telugu star Tilak Varma for his crucial performance in the final and consistent brilliance throughout the tournament Truly commendable effort posted Jagan Mohan Reddy IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/telangana-andhra-cms-congratulate-team-india-on-winning-asia-cup-640748.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/we-will-be-crowned-champions-says-rajiv-shukla-ahead-of-india-pakistan-asia-cup-final-640688.html Mumbai Sep 28 IANS Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla expressed confidence in the Indian team saying that theyll emerge victorious in the upcoming Asia Cup final against Pakistan on SundaynbspNotably India and Pakistan will square off in the final of an Asia Cup for the first time in 41 years While the Men in Blue finished on top of the Asia Cup Super 4s points table the Men in Green followed them in second spot as the two sides qualified for the summit clashShukla spoke to reporters after the conclusion of BCCIs Annual General Meeting at the boards headquarters and stated that he was confident of India lifting the cupnbspWe will win well be crowned champions he saidnbspIndia and Pakistan are set to face each other in the Asia Cup final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium The Men in Blue lead the Men in Green 20 in the tournament this year having won both encounters played earlier this monthIt will be a highintense encounter in Dubai given how the previous two games of the tournament between the archrivals panned out While the first game saw the Indian team refusing to shake hands with their opposition players due to the political unrest between both countries the second game saw players of the Pakistani side making unwanted gestures that sparked controversynbspAs a result the International Cricket Council ICC had to intervene and take strict action against players of both sides which included Harris Rauf being handed a 30 per cent fine for breaching the code of conductnbspItll be interesting to see how the players of the two teams take on the upcoming game Defending champions India are the most successful team in Asia Cup cricket history having won the title eight times Sri Lanka have won the Asia Cup six times while Pakistan have emerged triumphant twice https://dailyworld.in/cricket/we-will-be-crowned-champions-says-rajiv-shukla-ahead-of-india-pakistan-asia-cup-final-640688.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 18:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/south-africa-have-balance-and-experience-to-be-on-journey-of-winning-wc-says-devnarain-640552.html New Delhi Sep 27 South Africa arrive into the Womens ODI World Cup following a year of mixed results and a new head coach in Mandla Mashimbyi With a majority of players who played influential roles in South Africa entering the last two Womens T20 World Cups finals there is quiet optimism within the camp to put their best foot forward in the upcoming marquee event In an exclusive conversation with IANS Dinesha Devnarain the former South Africa cricketer and current U19 womens head coach shares her insights on the teams prospects in the World Cup the evolving WolvaardtBrits partnership adapting to littleknown venues spin bowling makeup and more Excerpts Q Do you believe South Africa have the depth to be considered as genuine title contendersA I do think South Africa has really good chances in this World Cup I know weve had a lot of success in the T20 World Cups and we will be taking that momentum into knowing how to win big games in the longer format If you look at the balance of the squad theres quite enough depthThe batting lineup is quite promising and if I look at the bowling attack we might be a spinner short But all in all theres lots of balance and experience in that squad to obviously put their best foot forward and hopefully get on that journey of winning the World CupQ Given South Africas history of punching above their weight in ICC tournaments do you think a semifinal finish would be a realistic outcome for themA I do think the first step would actually just to get a semifinal spot which I think were in good stead for that and then we want to get to the final So whoever we face up in the semifinal weve just got to play our best game of cricket and then enter the final But I do know thats a team wanting to win the World CupI know that were not favourites at the moment and sort of considered the dark horses in this competition but theyve shown before that they can win big games in semifinals and make it to final Its just about getting over that hurdle and maintaining consistency under pressure which becomes a big thingIts quite a long tournament so weve got to be really smart in how we schedule our players and rotating just in terms of role clarity becomes important and then hopefully we get to the final to play our best day of cricketQ How much of a concern is the spin bowling department given that there are limited options beyond Nonkululeko MlabaA Mlaba will have to be the spin lead there I believe she becomes a very pivotal part especially later on in the competition when the pitches have been used a bit and become a little bit slower But its a lot of responsibility just for one spinner especially in an ODI World Cup where youre looking at 50 overs of cricketSo Im hoping the likes of Nondumiso Shangase Chloe Tryon and Sune Luus to obviously back the preparation that they have done leading up into this World Cup and make meaningful contributions to the team because its going to be a lot for one spinner to take the responsibility of the spin attackBut I also know that South Africans they rely very heavily on the pace attack Im hoping that we use the conditions early on to make the best of that new ball so that the spinners can add value in the middle periodQ In your opinion is the fastbowling department a bit of concern tooA Marizanne Kapp plays a big and pivotal role for us Maybe her wickettaking ability hasnt been there yet but shes just a quality performer and she just knows how to rise on the big stage when it comes to big gamesSo yes she is a banker for us and shes really wellsupported by Ayabonga Khaka Annerie Dercksen and Nadine de Klerk I think Nadine becomes a dark horse in this pace attack Just with the way she looks to bowl her changeups and characteristics play a very very important role in that seam attackSo Im hoping that between them they can really put the team in creating opportunities and let it be taken more importantly I just hope that obviously along with the spinners we can really put good plans together and have a bowling attack there thats lethal on the particular dayQ How important will strong starts from the opening pair of Wolvaardt and Brits be in setting the tone for South Africas innings especially when chasing 250plus totalsA Laura and Tazmin has been instrumental for us South Africans Theyve been putting up big scores and when they both get a good start we can post those totals of 300 Its the middle order that might be a bit of a concern like how do we manage that middle period Thats a big thing that weve got to be a little bit more smart aboutBut in terms of our top order theyve been our biggest success stories So Marizanne Kapp Nadine de Klerk Sune Luus got to control that middle order in a sense where they can still take the game forward Its the same that we speak of Mlaba with the spin attackIts a bit too much pressure to just rely on those two Weve got to look for areas and find solutions and how to bat in those conditions Whats going to be important is how quickly can we adapt Its a long tournament and theres travel between different venues So getting adaptable to the pitch becomes a real challenge But hopefully we can turn that into opportunity seize it and make the most out of the chances on offerQ Speaking of venues they havent hosted much international womens cricket games How big a factor is it going to beA Weve got to really adapt well It starts from whether we bowl or bat first in those first couple of overs to see what score is defendable here or whats a winning score to set Weve got to have constant chats in the middle from the dugout as well to say this is the plan and lets sort of be flexible with it If we lose wickets this is the approach were going to go throughTheres not much information on the grounds So the ability to adapt and still throw in the first punch becomes important and its paramount too Theres just got to be a lot of communication between captain players coach and staff to say this is plan A and then if we do adapt if we are not getting so much help heres plan B C and DThe most important thing is that youve got to get the right people in the right spots Whatever the conditions are asking youve got to know your players very well to say okay this period youre going to bowl or theres going to be a change in the batting lineup and this is whats required for this phaseSo youve got to be adaptable on the spot I dont think you can just suss out one game and then just sort of go with the flow Its going to be an ongoing communication analysis and also matchups against opposition becomes really importantQ In conditions where spin is likely to play a significant role do you think South Africas batting unit is equipped to handle quality spin attacks considering they had a collapse in final ODI against PakistanA If you look at that third ODI against Pakistan we didnt know how to adapt to the spin I dont know if we sort of went with the mindset that it would play out like the first and second ODIs Then we got a wicket where it turned and there might be some question marks thats in the dressing room nowI hope the transition from Pakistan to World Cup now is that people would be thinking these are our options and what are we willing to sacrifice Is it a couple of overs of just being smart or how do you build a partnership How do you want to rotate strike if the ball is turning and what are our optionsThey become pivotal conversations and I do believe with the length of this tournament whether it might play in the morning or afternoon there will be some wear and tear Weve got to be smart about how we play spin It hasnt been our best strength in terms of how we counter thatBut the girls just back themselves in a lot of areas and its about doing it now We speak a lot about obviously the use of crease feet and navigate spin with change of guard So weve got to be brave enough to just back our preparation and be smart in the options that we chooseQ Would you say the current squad has the balance and experience to match the likes of Australia and India or is there still a gap in terms of overall readinessA If you look at the last 12 months of the ODI cycle we have a 50 percent win ratio in the ODI format So its not a format we solidify ourselves in yet I do think we have a lot of experience in that squad though theres only one under 19 player in wicketkeeperbatter Karabo MesoBut if you look at the players in that squad like Kapp Wolvaardt Luus Tryon de Klerk and Khaka they have been playing for a very long time So experience Ill say yes its just about how can we come together as a unit and weve got to have the belief that you can beat anyone on the dayWeve got to be smart about it and use the information that we have look at matchups and the most important thing is to have the believe that we can do it Our first game is against England and we know that the type of cricket theyve been playing under new leadershipSo weve got to just back our skills at the end of the day and believe in ourselves as a unit that we can do it and show that camaraderie out there because thats important when it comes to the big gamesIf you go via history its not a very good look for us but we do know anything can change The success of entering those two T20 World Cup finals put a lot of belief in that camp which I hope we see it in this World Cup as wellQ Who do you think would be the Xfactor players for South Africa in this World CupA I would definitely have to think about Mlaba as she plays a massive role with the ball If she can put in the performances that she does over past ICC events that will put the team into a good position From a batting perspective Im going to say DercksenShe has a lot of potential and the ability to singlehandedly take games away from opposition So those are my two xfactors from a batting and bowling perspective From an allaround perspective apart from Kapp Ill have to go with de Klerk whos someone that youre going to have to watch out for IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/south-africa-have-balance-and-experience-to-be-on-journey-of-winning-wc-says-devnarain-640552.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/the-kid-inside-me-always-wanted-to-play-for-india-and-win-a-world-cup-says-arundhati-reddy-640559.html New Delhi Sep 27 As India prepares to host the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup fast bowling allrounder Arundhati Reddy finds herself on the cusp of fulfilling a childhood dream of playing for the country in the marquee event India are preparing to chase their maiden senior womens global title in front of their home crowds when they begin their campaign on September 30 against fellow cohosts Sri Lanka at the ACA Stadium in GuwahatiArundhatis dream of playing a World Cup for India began from seeing the MS Dhoniled side win 2011 Mens ODI World Cup on home soil To be honest the 2007 T20 World Cup that India won inspired me to start playing cricket but it was the 2011 World Cup at home with Sachin sir being part of it and everything that happened that year that really left a mark on meThe kid inside me always wanted to play for India and win a World Cup for the country Now that I have the chance to play a 50over World Cup at home I am truly grateful to God for this opportunity With two matches happening in Vizag the support is very important Hopefully we will win she said on JioStarAsked on how she became a fast bowler the Hyderabadbased Arundhati said I never wanted to be a fast bowler I always wanted to be a wicketkeeper On my first day at coach Ganesh sirs academy he asked me to bowl and it all came naturally A week later I told my mom I didnt want to keep bowling and wanted to be a wicketkeeperShe spoke to him and he told her that if I wanted to be a keeper I could find another academy but if I stayed there I would be a mediumpacer Thats how my journey as a fast bowler began Soon after I was picked for Hyderabad under19 and then seniorlevel cricketIt means a lot to me There was a time in my career when I felt like I might never wear the India jersey again and there were many questions about my future But when I made my comeback and wore the jersey again it felt really special she added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/the-kid-inside-me-always-wanted-to-play-for-india-and-win-a-world-cup-says-arundhati-reddy-640559.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/she-plays-cricket-and-one-day-she-will-play-for-india-says-charani-on-her-mothers-unwavering-faith-640562.html New Delhi Sep 27 For Indias leftarm spinner N Shree Charani whos all set to play in 2025 Womens ODI World Cup the unwavering support of her mother gave her the confidence to play for the country Hailing from the YSRKadapa district in Andhra Pradesh Charani caused a bidding war at last years WPL auction and was eventually roped in by Delhi Capitals DC for INR 55 lakh where she left a lasting impression in the competition this yearThat paved her way to India debut in whiteball formats and now Charani is all set to play in the World Cup starting on September 30 My mother accepted my decision to become a cricketer immediately but my father took about a year to come around My mother and uncle supported me from the very beginning while my sister and father needed more timeMy mother always had confidence that I would make it big in cricket Once when we went to a gold shop in Kadapa the cashier asked about the kit bag I was carrying My mom replied She plays cricket and one day she will play for IndiaShe was the first person who believed in me Everyone dreams of playing for India and in a World Cup I feel lucky to have this opportunity and I will try my best to do well for the team and for India said Charani to JioStarAsked on how she transitioned from fast bowling to leftarm spin Charani said Since childhood I played cricket with my friends I was around six when my dad sent me to a badminton academy After seeing me run my PT sir advised me to also play khokho and participate in athletics I did that for two years along with cricketIn my locality khokho and athletics were played professionally but cricket wasnt In 9th standard I played districtlevel cricket and by 10th I asked my father to let me take up cricket seriously It took him a year to be convinced and then COVID19 disrupted two crucial years of my careerIn my village we played on turf where if the ball went out of bounds it was considered out Back then I was a mediumpacer but I wasnt very effective batters rarely got out Thats when I decided to become a spinner Once I started bowling spin I began picking wickets consistently because batters struggled against my deliveries Thats how my journey as a spinner began she concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/she-plays-cricket-and-one-day-she-will-play-for-india-says-charani-on-her-mothers-unwavering-faith-640562.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/deendayal-kumawat-reappointed-to-lead-rca-ad-hoc-committee-elections-to-be-held-by-december-640590.html Jaipur September 27 The Rajasthan government has once again reconstituted the Rajasthan Cricket Association RCA ad hoc committee after its repeated failure to hold longpending elections In an order issued late Friday night the Cooperative Department reappointed Sawai Madhopur District Cricket Association President Deendayal Kumawat as the convener of the committeeAlong with Kumawat the other members of the previous committeeMohit Yadav Ashish Tiwari Dhananjay Singh Khinvsar and Pinkesh Porwalhave also been retained The committee has been given a fresh threemonth term with a clear mandate to conduct the RCA executive elections by December 27Reacting to his reappointment Kumawat expressed gratitude to the government and reiterated his commitment to the development of cricket in the state He said continuous efforts were underway to improve the governance of domestic cricket in Rajasthan and that the longpending dream of developing cricket infrastructure across districts was now taking shape He further announced that the RCAs own ground in Jaipur would be ready in the coming months where domestic matches would soon begin The RCAs election delays however have become a matter of concernIn March 2023 the state government dissolved the elected executive committee and appointed an ad hoc body to oversee the functioning of the RCA The panel was tasked with conducting elections within three months but despite multiple extensions the task remained incompleteOver the past two years the government has appointed five different ad hoc committees under various conveners including BJP MLA Jaideep Bihani but none managed to organise the elections In June 2024 Kumawat was given charge for the first time yet he too failed to deliver elections within his tenureWith Fridays decision the government has now given the ad hoc committee what may be its final opportunity to resolve the stalemate The new deadline of December 27 will be closely watched as stakeholders players and cricket enthusiasts wait to see if the RCA can finally elect its executive body after years of uncertainty IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/deendayal-kumawat-reappointed-to-lead-rca-ad-hoc-committee-elections-to-be-held-by-december-640590.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ashwin-signs-deal-with-sydney-thunder-becomes-first-indian-male-player-to-join-bbl-640387.html New Delhi Sep 25 Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin has created history by signing with Sydney Thunder for BBL 15 becoming the biggest overseas signing since the leagues inception The 39yearold offspinner became the first Indian national mens cricketer to feature in the BBL While Indian womens players have long played in domestic leagues around the world including the WBBL the BCCI have restricted Indias international and domestic contracted male cricketers from playing in T20 competitions abroad Only retired Indian mens players are allowed to play in overseas T20 leaguesThunder were crystal clear about how theyd use me and brave enough to back it My conversations with the leadership were excellent and were fully aligned on my role I love how Dave Warner plays the game and its always better when your leader shares your mindset I cant wait to perform for the Thunder Nation Ashwin said in a statementThe 39yearold offspinner will link up with the Thunder in early January Among the games Ashwin is available for are the Thunders trip to the Gabba to face Brisbane Heat on January 10 their clash with Melbourne Renegades at Engie Stadium January 12 and the Sydney Smash at the SCG January 16Ashwin who retired from international cricket during last summers BorderGavaskar Trophy series also called time on his Indian Premier League career last monthIn 287 matches for India Ashwin claimed 765 international wickets including 537 wickets at Test level to sit eighth among bowlers alltime in the format He is a Cricket World Cup 2011 and Champions Trophy 2013 winner with India the ICCs Cricketer and Test Cricketer of the Year of 2016 and a member of the 201120 Mens Test Team of the DecadeIn 16 IPL seasons Ashwin made 221 appearances for five franchises making him the tournaments seventh mostcapped player He is a twotime IPL champion with Chennai Super Kings in 2010 and 2011 and has 187 career wickets in the tournament to sit fifth alltimeI am so proud that Ashwin has chosen Sydney Thunder From the first time we spoke Ashwin impressed everyone with his passion desire to win and understanding of what makes our club special He will bring an injection of fresh energy and worldclass bowling midtournament while his presence as a leader and mentor will be invaluable for our young players Sydney Thunder general manager Trent Copeland saidPerhaps most excitingly Ashwins connection with the rapidly growing Indian diaspora in Western Sydney will inspire a new wave of members and fans to join the Thunder Nation Copeland addedThe Thunder will begin their BBL 15 campaign with a grand final rematch against Hobart Hurricanes on December 16 before hosting the Sydney Smash at ENGIE Stadium on December 20Sydney Thunder BBL 15 squad so far Wes Agar Tom Andrews Ravichandran Ashwin IND Cameron Bancroft Sam Billings ENG Ollie Davies Lockie Ferguson NZ Matthew Gilkes Chris Green Ryan Hadley Shadab Khan PAK Sam Konstas Nathan McAndrew Blake Nikitaras Daniel Sams Tanveer Sangha David Warner IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ashwin-signs-deal-with-sydney-thunder-becomes-first-indian-male-player-to-join-bbl-640387.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ajit-agarkar-confirms-bumrah-ready-and-keen-for-both-west-indies-tests-640436.html Dubai Sep 25 Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed that Indias pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be available to play both Tests against the West Indies easing concerns around his workload management India announced their squad for the twoTest series on Thursday with Agarkar stressing that Bumrah is ready and keen to take the fieldThis team is for both Tests so Bumrah is available for both Tests Agarkar said at the press conference We had a fair break and he didnt play the fifth Test vs England So we had a fair break Even the Asia Cup has been spaced out well till last week So Bumrah is ready and keen to play both matchesAgarkar emphasised that workload discussions remain a crucial part of the selection process involving physios trainers and the coach but stressed that the teams needs take priority Normally theres discussion with physios and trainers the coach Obviously we want the best for him but the team will always come first That is always the case Hes a terrific performer so we want him available as much as possible but we have to be careful with him with some big tournaments coming But the team always comes first Agarkar addedBumrah played a vital role in Indias Test series against England earlier this year despite featuring in only three of the five matches due to workload management He finished as the jointfourth highest wickettaker with 14 scalps at an average of 2600 His standout spells included figures of 574 at Lords and 583 at Headingley though India lost the first Test despite his efforts At Old Trafford Bumrah also experienced a rare setback conceding over 100 runs in a single innings for the first time in his careerThe series begins on October 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad followed by the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on October 10India squad for West Indies TestsShubman Gill C Yashasvi Jaiswal KL Rahul Sai Sudharsan Devdutt Padikkal Dhruv Jurel WK Ravindra Jadeja Washington Sundar Jasprit Bumrah Axar Patel Nitish Kumar Reddy N Jagadeesan WK Mohammed Siraj Prasidh Krishna Kuldeep Yadav IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ajit-agarkar-confirms-bumrah-ready-and-keen-for-both-west-indies-tests-640436.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/odisha-pro-t20-league-biplab-samantray-help-cuttack-panthers-win-by-17-runs-640046.html Cuttack Sep 23 The rain affected match of Odisha Pro T20 League 2025 between Sambalpur Warriors and Cuttack Panthers which was reduced to 12 overs per side ended with Cuttack Panthers scripting a win They defeated Sambalpur Warriors by 17 runsChasing a target of 129 on the board Adithya Rout and Subhranshu Senapati opened the innings for Sambalpur Warriors They were down to 161 at the end of first over as Subhranshu was dismissed for just 1 run in 1 ballAdithya played a quick fire knock of 32 in 10 balls Prayash Singh also contributed with 32 in 23 balls Ayush Barik added 15 in 12 balls Sambalpur Warriors got all out for 111 in 114 oversFor Cuttack Panthers Biplab Samantray picked 429 in his 24 overs Raaz Yadav122 Abhisek Rout119 and Prasanta Rana16 picked two wickets each in the inningsAfter winning the toss Sambalpur Warriors elected to bowl first For Cuttack Panthers Swastik Samal and Dinesh Kumar Majhi opened the inningsWhile Dinesh was dismissed for 9 off 8 balls Swastik scored 19 off 11 balls Subham Satrujit was the top scorer for his side with 33 off 17 balls while Abhisek Rout made a valiant contribution of 28 off 11 balls Biplab Samantray added 11 off just 5 balls At the end of their 12 overs Cuttack Panthers posted 1289For Sambalpur Warriors Sumit Sharma was the pick of the bowlers with 327 in 3 overs Ayush Barik 218 and Vimal Kumar 219 picked up two wickets each while Tarini Sa 134 claimed oneSubham Satrujit Player of the Match said It was a tight match still we held our nerves and won it The presence of players like Biplab Samatray Abhisek Raut and Swastik Samal is definitely a positive point for us in the league IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/odisha-pro-t20-league-biplab-samantray-help-cuttack-panthers-win-by-17-runs-640046.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rahul-chahar-joins-surrey-squad-for-hampshire-clash-at-utilita-bowl-640059.html London Sep 22 Indian legspinner Rahul Chahar has been named in Surreys squad for their upcoming County Championship fixture against Hampshire at the Utilita Bowl The 26yearold who was registered for the final phase of the County Championship season earlier this month did not feature in Surreys previous home matches at the Kia Oval against Warwickshire and NottinghamshireHe will now be available for the season finale against Hampshire who themselves recently signed Indian allrounder Washington Sundar for their closing fixturesChahar who represents Rajasthan in the Ranji Trophy and has played seven times for India in whiteball cricket brings solid experience to Surreys depleted spin department He has taken 87 wickets in 24 firstclass matches at an average of 2612 with best match figures of 9148His T20 pedigree is wellestablished too After starting his IPL journey with Rising Pune Supergiants Chahar made his mark with the Mumbai Indians playing a key role in their titlewinning campaigns in 2019 and 2020 He later turned out for Punjab Kings before joining Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2024On his new challenge in England Chahar said Im excited to join Surrey for this weeks match Im coming here to have an impact and help the team in their final match of the seasonSurrey are currently without spin options Will Jacks and Cam Steel both sidelined by injuriesDirector of Cricket Alec Stewart welcomed Chahars arrival as timely reinforcement Adding Rahul to the squad gives us another spin option at the Utilita Bowl We always knew that we would be missing players for the final period of the season and try to plan accordingly given the potential surfaces and the opposition were playingStewart also revealed that Surreys initial plans had to be adjusted We had originally earmarked for Sai Kishore to return for the latter stages of the season but he unfortunately has a finger injury resulting in an operation has meant he was unavailable he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/rahul-chahar-joins-surrey-squad-for-hampshire-clash-at-utilita-bowl-640059.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/too-late-for-wholesale-changes-ponting-on-australias-xi-as-ashes-selection-looms-640078.html New Delhi Sep 23 With the Ashes just two months away Ricky Ponting believes Australia may have run out of time to make sweeping changes to their Test XI despite ongoing concerns about the top order The former skipper weighed in after the Aussies 30 sweep in the Caribbean a series that raised fresh questions over the batting lineup ahead of the 202526 showdown with England While conditions in the West Indies were bowlerfriendly only two or three of Australias top six look truly settledEveryones been talking about how crucial these first four Sheffield Shield games are particularly for some of our top order batters and I agree with that Ponting told SEN Tassie But I also feel that its probably got almost to the point where its too late to be making too many big wholesale changes to the current team going into an Ashes seriesPonting threw his support behind 19yearold opener Sam Konstas who struck 109 and 27 not out for Australia A against India A in Lucknow last week Konstas has obviously just done well He made a hundred for Australia A over in India which is exactly what he needed So I can see our top order being Konstas and KhawajaHe also backed Cameron Greens elevation to number three with Steve Smith at four Travis Head at five and Beau Webster rounding out the top six I think the fact that theyve moved Green up to number three in the Caribbean probably suggests to me that they see him as that longterm number three Smith will stay at four Head at five and then I would keep Beau at number six I cant see how they could leave Beau out of the side and keep some of the other guys in Thats the way that Im sort of looking at itStill Ponting admitted there was room for flexibility particularly if Australia wanted to unsettle an aggressive England side The other thing I thought they could do if they were worried about that Greens role at all and with our current openers who are probably not the fastest scorers is move Travis Head up Head is the second most established player in that batting lineup probably behind Steve Smith and the natural progression for players of that sort of age you usually come into the side as a number five or six player and eventually youd work your way up and find yourself in a number three slotSo they could think about doing that with Travis Head and with the way that England play their cricket to have someone like Head coming in at number three and being able to put some pressure back on could be strongAustralia host England in the first Test of the Ashes at Optus Stadium on November 21 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/too-late-for-wholesale-changes-ponting-on-australias-xi-as-ashes-selection-looms-640078.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ashwin-registers-for-ilt20-auction-with-highest-base-price-640153.html New Delhi Sep 23 Veteran Indian offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin has confirmed his participation in the upcoming International League T20 ILT20 season registering for the inaugural player auction with the highest base price on offer Ashwin who recently announced his retirement from international cricket and the Indian Premier League has set his base price at 120000 approximately 99 lakhAccording to ESPNcricinfo this is the top bracket for any player in the firstever ILT20 auction scheduled to take place in Dubai on October 1The decision comes after weeks of speculation about his involvement with league officials and franchise representatives in talks with Ashwin since August His participation is set to be one of the major attractions of the auctionThe 2025 IPL season was a homecoming for Ashwin who was bought by the Chennai Super Kings in the mega auction However it proved to be an underwhelming campaign for both player and franchise eventually leading to Ashwins retirement from the league The ILT20 now presents him with a fresh stage in franchise cricketThe fourth season of the ILT20 will be played in its usual DecemberJanuary window which provides a strategic advantage for highprofile players to feature in the league before international calendars resume in full swingThis years auction has also introduced an interesting twist each franchise will be allowed one righttomatch RTM card but it can only be used for a UAE player who was part of their development squad or the 2025 squadAshwins horizons may not end with ILT20 alone Cricket Australia has reportedly opened talks with the offspinner for a potential stint in the Big Bash League BBLIf finalized it would mark a historic moment as Ashwin could become the first highprofile male Indian cricketer to feature in the competition IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ashwin-registers-for-ilt20-auction-with-highest-base-price-640153.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-every-team-can-beat-india-says-simmons-as-bangladesh-gear-up-for-super-4-clash-640159.html Dubai Sep 23 Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has dismissed the notion that India are an unbeatable side insisting that results in T20 cricket come down to what happens on the day His comments come ahead of Bangladeshs highstakes Asia Cup Super 4 encounter against reigning world champions India in Dubai on Wednesday Fresh from a confidenceboosting win over Sri Lanka Simmons said his squad is eager to test itself against the tournament favourites Every team has the ability to beat India the 62yearold coach declared The game is played on the day Its not what India has done before Its what happens on Wednesday Its what happens during that three and a half hour period We will try to play as best as we can and hope to find chinks in Indias armoury Thats the way we win gamesSimmons who represented a formidable West Indies outfit in the late 1980s and 90s understands the intensity surrounding an India clash and wants his players to embrace the spectacle Every game especially games involving India have a hype because theyre the number one T20 team in the world There must be a hype Were just going to ride on the hype Were going to enjoy the moment and enjoy the gameHe praised the Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitches for offering true surfaces suggesting that the toss may not play a decisive role I didnt see much of a difference in the wicket over the 40 overs I think its some of the best wickets Ive seen here for a while I think last night India vs Pakistan it was the same The wicket was really good for batting Bowlers had to bowl properly I dont think the toss has that much of an effectWith the punishing September heat adding to the challenge of backtoback fixtures Simmons acknowledged the physical strain on his squad but expressed faith in their preparationIt is extremely difficult to play backtoback T20 matches backtoback ODIs So its not a nice thing but again we are prepared we have trained really hard I think the guys are fit enough to handle the backtoback game But it is not a fair thing for any team to have to play backtoback T20s Its a lot more difficult than people seem to thinkThe coach also singled out senior leftarm seamer Mustafizur Rahman for stepping up as a leader within the group Hes been the main bowler And hes carrying that mantle of being the senior bowler on the team And even in meetings and everything hes really stepping up So its great to see him performing out thereWhile T20 cricket has become increasingly datadriven Simmons stressed that his approach is about clarity and consistency rather than excessive risktaking I dont know about risk in the T20 format Since Ive been here weve tried to make sure that this is the way we want to play And weve picked the correct players to play that way And so far its benefitted us Its going wellAs for the inevitable criticism that comes with leading Bangladesh cricket Simmons said he remains unflustered as long as Im confident and my staff and I including the captain are confident in what were doing and how were guiding the team then criticism is like water off a ducks backKeeping his emotions in check the veteran coach reiterated that Bangladeshs ambitions extend beyond a single big win Look I am one who tries to control my emotions as much as possible We are not here to win a game against Sri Lanka We are here to win the tournamentthen I can release my emotions But I have to keep everybody grounded in the dressing room IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-every-team-can-beat-india-says-simmons-as-bangladesh-gear-up-for-super-4-clash-640159.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/umpiring-great-dickie-bird-dies-aged-92-640198.html Mumbai Sep 23 Legendary umpire Harold Dickie Bird of England passed away in Barnsley South Yorkshire on Tuesday aged 92 His longtime club Yorkshire confirmed his death on Tuesday morning stating that he died peacefully at home He leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship humility and joy and a legion of admirers across generations Yorkshire informed in a statement on TuesdayThe thoughts of everyone at the Yorkshire County Cricket Club are with Dickies family and friends during this time He will be truly missed by all at the Club having spent an incredible amount of time in support of everyone here and will be remembered as one of the greatest characters in Yorkshires history the statement addedThe most loved umpire in the history of the game Dickie was known as much for his fine decisions as his quirks like early arrival for matches he officiated and his reluctance to give players out leg before wicket He arrived at 6 am to the stadium for an 11 am start and was caught by the security personnel trying to scale the wall into the stadium That was the second firstclass match he officiated and Dickie Bird continued to maintain this habit throughout his career as a match officialBorn on April 19 1933 at Barnsley West Riding of Yorkshire England Dickie officiated 66 Tests 69 Oneday Internationals and seven Womens ODIs during an international career spanning from 1973 to 1996 when he finally hung up his white coatDickie Bird took up cricket after a knee injury put paid to his aspirations as a football player contributing to the game as a player coach and umpireA righthanded batter and rightarm offbreak bowler Dickie played 93 Firstclass games for Yorkshire and Leicestershire scoring 3314 runs including two centuries and 14 halfcenturiesAfter ending his playing career Dickie Bird coached Plymouth College between 1966 and 1968 and in Johannesburg in 1968 and 1969 He officiated his first County Championship game in 1970 and three years later was officiating his first Test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley in LeedsDickie Bird travelled all over the cricketing world to officiate matches and earned the respect of the players and administrators He was famously reluctant to raise his finger for lbw appeals several of his decisions would have been quickly overturned in the age of DRS To make up for this he would mostly offer the benefit of the doubt to battersHe was also frequently a victim of pranks by players especially England stars like Allan Lamb and Ian Botham who once went into the match with a mobile phone and then called Birdie to pass on a message to the batter on strikeBird was appointed an MBE in 1986 and an OBE in 2012 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cricket IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/umpiring-great-dickie-bird-dies-aged-92-640198.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/take-this-responsibility-yograj-singh-advises-kapil-dev-640038.html Chandigarh Sep 22 Former India cricketer Yograj Singh father of 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh and wellknown for his bold remarks has urged legendary allrounder Kapil Dev to take on the responsibility of grooming the next generation of Indian cricketers In a candid interaction with IANS Yograj recalled his long association with the 1983 World Cupwinning captain describing Kapil as both a childhood friend and an extraordinary playerKapil Dev was my childhood friend and he was a truly great cricketer Players like him are not born every day He was fearless and brave The way I know him not even his own mother or family would know him because we spent so much time together Yograj saidHe credited Kapil with having a rare and deep understanding of cricket How to bowl inside how to bowl outsidehe knows it all I believe every cricketer whether its Kapil Dev or anyone else should help produce at least one player one fast bowler for India That alone would be like planting a tree in their name he explainedIf you give to the nation to the worldeven if you go hungry yourself but feed someone elsethen God opens treasures for youThe former cricketer further broadened his message calling upon all Indian players past and present to contribute towards building the future of Indian cricketIt shouldnt just be Kapil Dev Every cricketer should take this responsibility If each of them helps produce even a single player for India then by Gods grace the country will have so many great cricketers that in the coming years no team will be able to defeat India Yograj added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/take-this-responsibility-yograj-singh-advises-kapil-dev-640038.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/afridi-faded-out-a-bit-he-should-take-month-long-break-danish-kaneria-639874.html New Delhi Sep 22 Former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria has advised Shaheen Afridi to take a monthlong break from cricket to rejuvenate amid the latters recent poor outings with the ball in the Asia Cup The pacer remained wicketless in the teams recently concluded game against archrivals India on Sunday and conceded 40 runs in 35 overs as the Men in Blue clinched a sixwicket win in the Super Four encounterKaneria believes that Shaheen should not play across all formats and opt out of one or two to focus on his bowling He also suggested the pacer go on a vacation and relax in order to make a comebackAge is one thing but PCB can not have him play all three formats They have to decide which formats hell play I think he should make a decision saying something like Okay Ill play only T20 and ODI He shouldnt play Test cricket because he doesnt do much in that format Kaneria told IANS on MondayI think he should take a monthlong break from cricket Go on a vacation relax and come back He faded out a bit Neither spin nor pace is working and it feels like hes not enjoying his cricket I think he needs a break a couple of months probably If you play a lot of cricket you tend to become stale You need a break to come back he addedPakistan batted well and asked India to chase a challenging 172run total The Suryakumar Yadavled side made easy work of the target courtesy of openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek SharmaWhile Sharma scored 74 off 39 deliveries studded with six fours and five sixes the vicecaptain notched eight fours during his knock of 47 off 28 Their wickets derailed Indias momentum but Tilak Varma kept his side in the game and finished off the chase with a six and a four as India bagged their first win in the Super 4sKaneria further opined that had Abhishek remained unbeaten India would ve finished the chase earlier Had Abhishek not gotten out the match wouldve finished sooner He played sensibly Pakistani bowlers are so dumb Abhishek came forward to hit Shaheen for boundaries That kid thought so brilliantly Hes trained from Yuvraj Singh a legend and that was visible he saidThe former spinner further pointed out that Afridi lacks the ability to guess the batters mentalityAbhishek knew how Shaheen would bowl but Shaheen failed to judge Abhisheks tactics Thats the difference Shaheen has been playing for quite a long time now and Abhishek is so new to the setup but still he knows how bowlers mentality works Shaheen doesnt have the ability to guess the batters mentality he concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/afridi-faded-out-a-bit-he-should-take-month-long-break-danish-kaneria-639874.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/chris-lynn-signs-full-season-deal-with-adelaide-strikers-for-upcoming-bbl-639890.html New Delhi Sep 22 Bighitting Australian opener Chris Lynn has signed a full season deal with the Adelaide Strikers thus confirming his availability for the entirety of the upcoming Big Bash League BBL including the finals Lynn 35 has committed to a fourth straight season with the Strikers after coming off a blistering finish to the T20 Blast in England where he hammered an unbeaten 108 off just 51 balls including 11 sixes to power Hampshire to victory in their semifinal against NorthamptonshireIm really looking forward to getting back to Adelaide Oval and helping the team go deep into finals this year Weve got an exciting squad this season and I cant wait to see what we can produce when we take to the field on December 17 said Lynn in a statement on MondayLynn though is yet to complete a full season with the Strikers His first two stints were shortterm contracts that allowed him to depart early for playing in the ILT20 in the UAE while a hamstring injury last summer limited him to just seven games and ruled him out of the clubs final two fixturesWith the ILT20 now rescheduled to early December more overseas players are expected to be available for the latter stages of the BBL which is also reflected in Lynns intent to play a full and uninterrupted campaign for the StrikersWere thrilled to have Chris returning to the Strikers as we strive for a deep finals campaign While his batting exploits speak for themselves his experience and leadership are equally invaluable to our emerging players within the squad I think I speak for all Strikers fans in welcoming him back to Adelaide Oval we cant wait to see what he can produce in BBL15 said head coach Tim PaineThe Strikers previously added Jason Sangha and Mackenzie Harvey to their squad following the departures of Jake Weatherald to the Hobart Hurricanes and Brendan Doggett to the Melbourne RenegadesThey will also have services of overseas signing in England allrounder Jamie Overton who is set to be available for the BBL season after announcing an indefinite break from redball cricket which effectively rules him out of Englands Ashes plans IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/chris-lynn-signs-full-season-deal-with-adelaide-strikers-for-upcoming-bbl-639890.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/markram-excited-to-embrace-new-challenges-at-durbans-super-giants-for-sa20-season-4-639907.html New Delhi Sep 22 South Africa mens T20I captain Aiden Markram said he is excited to embrace the new challenges coming his way after joining Durbans Super Giants for SA20 season four after spending three highly successful campaigns with Sunrisers Eastern Cape Markram who led the St Georges Parkbased Sunrisers to backtoback titles and a runnersup finish last season was snapped up by the Super Giants for R14 million despite his previous team exercising their Right to Match RTM cardIts exciting Something new is always exciting On the other side of it obviously sad to leave Sunrisers Had a really good three years with them great people great coach with Adie BirrellSo that part of it is obviously sad but I spent some time with Lucknow Super Giants at the IPL and obviously now with Durban or going to Durban is going to be exciting New challenges different conditions new teammates some different teammates Its always exciting to be able to sort of see those new things and face different challenges said Markram in a tournament release on MondayThe Super Giants endured a tough season three managing just two wins from 10 matches and finishing at the bottom of the standings But Markram is optimistic about the squads prospects buoyed by a mix of international stars and emerging talentThe side has also got the services of Englands T20 World Cupwinning captain Jos Buttler Heinrich Klaasen exciting fast bowlers Kwena Maphaka and Gerald Coetzee along with the mystery spin of West Indies legend Sunil Narine and Afghanistan prodigy Noor AhmadI checked the squad now Theres some world beaters there When you realize those guys are on your team naturally you get quite excited about it None more so than Klaasie Klaasen hes been lighting the world on fire the last 18 months or whatever its been two years maybe even longerReally good signings at the auction as well Good players some nice young exciting players with your proper XFactor guys as well Im excited to mingle with everyone excited to create a good happy fun environment Thats what the SA20 is about for me and Im sure everyones going to love their time there in DurbanDurbans Super Giants will open their SA20 season four campaign against defending champions MI Cape Town at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on December 26 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/markram-excited-to-embrace-new-challenges-at-durbans-super-giants-for-sa20-season-4-639907.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/were-in-a-great-spot-as-a-team-says-alyssa-healy-ahead-of-odi-wc-defense-639913.html New Delhi Sep 22 Australia skipper Alyssa Healy said the side is wellprepared and is in a great spot for their ODI World Cup title defence when the marquee event starts on September 30 Australia have won the global competition seven times and will begin their campaign against transtasman neighbours New Zealand in Indore on October 1 I think were in a great spot as a team weve had some valuable time together as a group across multiple camps over the winter and I think everyone has enjoyed the chance to tailor their preparation through the Australia A series and domestic cricket in EnglandWe couldnt be more excited to be over here in India finalising our preparations for the World Cup Its a great place to play and somewhere were all reasonably familiar with We know weve put in the time both on and off the field so we come in confident with that body of work behind us and are ready to play some ODI Cricket wrote Alyssa in her column for the ICC on MondayAustralia go into the competition on the back of a 21 series win over India including posting 412 in the series decider in New Delhi Though Alyssa didnt get a big score in the recent series against India she was pleased with getting some game time under her belt after suffering foot and knee injuries in the last 12 monthsFor me personally having the opportunity to play that A series at home was huge getting through six games of cricket in a short space of time was a big tick for me after coming back from injury she saidLeftarm spinner Sophie Molineux is all set to play in the tournament after recovering from a knee surgery in January and is amongst five Australian players who will feature in a 50over World Cup for the first timeOur group is incredibly well balanced with plenty of youth to compliment the more experienced players and while for some itll be their first ODI World Cup theyve all had exposure to major tournaments and highpressure seriesWere especially thrilled to have Sophie Molineux back in the squad having overcome knee surgery earlier this year Shes had a rough run with injuries so itll be great to see her back in the green and gold throughout the World Cup added AlyssaAustralia will also play two games in Sri Lanka and Alyssa expressed confidence in the sides ability to get success there India and Sri Lanka present different challenges as venues but exciting ones that we as a team are really embracingAs a team weve not played in Sri Lanka since 2016 but plenty of our group have had experience there over the years with various development tours Itll be nice to get back there and hopefully have some success in our matches against Sri Lanka and PakistanIts going to be a cracking tournament this year but what I love most about ODI World Cups is being able to play every side knowing that you have to beat every team in the World to lift that trophy makes them tough to win We know we have to play consistently throughout and each and every game is important Our group is looking forward to that challenge and cant wait to get going she concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/were-in-a-great-spot-as-a-team-says-alyssa-healy-ahead-of-odi-wc-defense-639913.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bavuma-out-of-pakistan-tests-due-to-calf-strain-de-kock-reverses-odi-retirement-639917.html New Delhi Sep 22 South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Pakistan due to his recovery from a grade two left calf strain sustained during the tour of England In his absence Aiden Markram will lead the Test side Bavuma will be sidelined for six to eight weeks with his current focus on being fully ready for the tour of India in November Spinner Simon Harmer has earned a recall to the Test team for the first time since March 2023 joining fellow spinners Senuran Muthusamy and Prenelan Subrayan in the squadKeshav Maharaj has been named for the second Test only as he nears full fitness following a left groin strainThe Test squad will convene for a twoday camp at the Centre of Excellence in Pretoria on October 5 and 6 before leaving for Lahore from OR Tambo International Airport on October 7Naturally we are disappointed not to have Temba available He has been such an important leader and batter for us in the Test side and his presence on and off the field will be missed At the same time the majority of the Test squad have experience of playing in the subcontinent and understand the demands that come with it so Im confident they will embrace the challengePakistan is one of the tougher places to tour and with spinfriendly conditions expected and Keshav only available from the second game it was important to have an experienced campaigner like Simon in the squad to provide extra depth in the spin department said head coach Shukri ConradMeanwhile in a surprise move wicketkeeperbatter Quinton de Kock has reversed his ODI retirement and been named in South Africas whiteball squads for the upcoming tour of PakistanDe Kock had stepped away from ODIs after South Africas exit in the 2023 World Cup semifinal stage in India and will now feature again in the format He also returns to the T20I setup for the first time since the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024 final against India at Kensington Oval in BarbadosCricket South Africa CSA said de Kock cited a desire to represent the Proteas across both whiteball formats Quintons return to the whiteball space is a major boost for us When we spoke last month about his future it was clear that he still has a strong ambition to represent his country Everyone knows the quality he brings to the side and having him back can only benefit the team said ConradSouth Africa will play three T20Is in Pakistan from October 28 to November 1 and is followed by three ODIs from November 4 to 8 David Miller will lead the T20I squad while Matthew Breetzke will stand in as captain for the ODI series South Africa have opted to rest all their allformat players barring Corbin Bosch and Dewald Brevis for the whiteball leg of the Pakistan tourSouth Africa have also handed maiden callups to allrounder Donovan Ferreira and wicketkeeper Sinethemba Qeshile in the ODI leg of Pakistan tour while Rivaldo Moonsamy has been named in the T20I squad to face NamibiaThe T20I against Namibia will mark the first limitedovers international between the two sides and serves as the official inauguration of the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek one of the host venues for the 2027 ICC Mens Cricket World CupWith the T20I against Namibia happening a day before the first Test against Pakistan starts in Lahore on October 12 South Africa will be led by Ferreira Notably absent are leftarm wristspinner Tabraiz Shamsi and pacer Anrich Nortje who previously opted out of national contracts and were not considered for selectionMatthew has really come into his own in the 50over space and has lead SA A and the Warriors in this format before and I have no doubt hell captain the ODI side with that same character and composure which he brings to his gameDuring the T20I series against England I was impressed by Donovans maturity his understanding of the game and the way he connects with the younger players in the squad His appointment as captain for the T20I against Namibia presents an exciting challenge one that I believe will only enhance his development as a cricketer said ConradSouth Africa squad for Tests in Pakistan Aiden Markram captain David Bedingham Corbin Bosch Dewald Brevis Tony de Zorzi Zubayr Hamza Simon Harmer Marco Jansen Keshav Maharaj second Test only Wiaan Mulder Senuran Muthusamy Kagiso Rabada Ryan Rickelton Tristan Stubbs Prenelan Subrayen and Kyle VerreynneSouth Africas squad for T20Is in Pakistan David Miller captain Corbin Bosch Dewald Brevis Nandre Burger Gerald Coetzee Quinton de Kock Donovan Ferreira Reeza Hendricks George Linde Kwena Maphaka Lungi Ngidi Nqaba Peter Lhuandre Pretorius Andile Simelane and Lizaad WilliamsSouth Africas squad for ODIs against Pakistan Matthew Breetzke captain Corbin Bosch Dewald Brevis Nandre Burger Gerald Coetzee Quinton de Kock Tony de Zorzi Donovan Ferreira Bjorn Fortuin George Linde Kwena Maphaka Lungi Ngidi Nqaba Peter Lhuandre Pretorius and Sinethemba QeshileSouth Africas squad for Namibia T20I Donovan Ferreira capt Nandre Burger Gerald Coetzee Quinton de Kock Bjorn Fortuin Reeza Hendricks Rubin Hermann Kwena Maphaka Rivaldo Moonsamy Nqaba Peter Lhuandre Pretorius Andile Simelane Jason Smith and Lizaad Williams IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bavuma-out-of-pakistan-tests-due-to-calf-strain-de-kock-reverses-odi-retirement-639917.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/-i-dont-care-how-people-will-take-it-farhan-reacts-on-his-gunshot-celebration--639944.html Abu Dhabi Sep 22 Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan spoke about his gunshot celebration against India saying that it happened in the moment and he hadnt planned it The opener also said that he does not care how people perceive it Pakistan after being put to bat first started well as openers Farhan and Fakhar Zaman got to business from the word go While India managed to get an early breakthrough when Hardik Pandya dismissed the latter Farhan played an explosive knock to finish as the top run scorer for his sideAfter notching a halfcentury Farhan pulled off a gunshot celebration with the bat sparking controversy During a press conference on Monday ahead of the teams next clash against Sri Lanka the 29yearold said that he was unbothered by what anyone thought about itThat celebration was just a moment at that time I dont celebrate much after scoring 50 But it suddenly came to my mind that lets do a celebration today I did that I dont know how people will take it I dont care about that Farhan told reportersAnd the rest you know you should play aggressive cricket wherever you play It doesnt need to be India You should play aggressive cricket against every team like we played today he addedFarhans efforts with the bat went in vain as Indian batters retaliated during the chase with Abhishek Sharma Shubman Gill and Tilak Varma helping the side complete a sixwicket winWhile India will face Bangladesh next Pakistan will face off against Sri Lanka on TuesdayBoth Pakistan and Sri Lanka will enter the upcoming game on the back of a loss from their respective previous Super 4s games against India and Bangladesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/-i-dont-care-how-people-will-take-it-farhan-reacts-on-his-gunshot-celebration--639944.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/saifs-sister-saba-pataudi-pens-an-emotional-note-on-father-late-mansoor-ali-khans-death-anniversary-639963.html Mumbai Sep 22 Saif Ali Khans sister and jewellery designer Saba Pataudi reminisced about her moments with her late father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi on account of his death anniversary on the 22nd of September The elder daughter of Pataudi took to her social media account in sharing a carousel post featuring an umpteen number of pictures of her father She penned down a beautiful note that read MY Abba In my heart Always n forever Remembering youtoday and cant believe the years gone by I can feel your presence watching over me guiding and protective Love you Miss youShe further wrote Quran khwani and sadqa in your honor Its a ritual I will always do You made me mutawalli I am blessed to follow in your footsteps And make you proud We have done a lot of work and been awarded the 1st prize for our efforts and contributions Youd be happy to see that and know very chuffed too mansuralikhan pataudi my father auqafeshahiMansoor Ali Khan Pataudis younger daughter and actress Soha Ali Khan too took to her social media account to share a few pictures and videos of her late father on his death anniversary She wrote Today and always My Abba Soha in the main picture was seen sharing a heartfelt note honouring the impact and presence of her father in her life In one of the photographs shared by Soha the actress was seen seated beside a photo frame of her father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi with a candle and flowers placed near the portraitFor the uninitiated Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi the legendary cricketer passed away on the 22nd of September 2011 following a lung infection and respiratory failure The cricketer was 70 when he breathed his last Bollywood actress and his daughterinlaw Kareena Kapoor Khan was seen standing strong with the Pataudi family during their times of distress Kareena and Saif Ali Khan got married the following year in October 2012 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/saifs-sister-saba-pataudi-pens-an-emotional-note-on-father-late-mansoor-ali-khans-death-anniversary-639963.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/-womens-cricket-wc-2025-trophy-tour-inspires-cricketing-dream-in-mumbai-639976.html Mumbai Sep 22 The ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour generated excitement in Mumbai honouring womens cricket and inspiring the citys future players Engaging students through an event organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association MCA the iconic trophy created memorable moments across the city The trophy also visited the MCA Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy and Recreation Centre where MCA President Ajinkya Naik members of the Apex Council and both international and domestic women cricketers from Mumbai welcomed the prestigious silverware For many young aspiring players seeing the World Cup trophy up close for the first time was an inspiring experience that motivated them to pursue their goals and emulate their heroesMCA also unveiled a dedicated wall showcasing photographs of Mumbais women captains as a gesture of tribute to their achievements and contributions to the sport The event included a panel discussion with former Indian players Shobha Pandit Sulakshana Naik and Sangita Katware who shared their experiences and inspired the next generation of female cricketersDuring its earlier visit to the city the trophy visited several iconic landmarks of Mumbai including Churchgate Railway Station Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Gateway of India Oval Maidan Girgaon Chowpatty and Powai Lake At Girgaon Chowpatty Mumbais womens cricket team caught a glimpse of the trophy during their training sessionAt SVKM JV Parekh International School hundreds of students welcomed the trophy alongside Principal Dr G Swaminathan and Vice Principal Shoma Bhattacharya Actress Saiyami Kher and Aparna Chablani Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Governance Middle East North Africa amp India Subcontinent DP World Additionally cricket kits were donated to school children providing young players with the tools to chase their dreamsNavi Mumbais DY Patil Stadium is set to host three league matches Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh on October 20 India vs New Zealand on October 23 and India vs Bangladesh on October 26 followed by the second semifinal on October 30 The final will be held either in Navi Mumbai or Colombo on 2 NovemberIn addition to DY Patil Stadium matches will also be held at ACA Stadium Guwahati Holkar Stadium Indore ACAVDCA Stadium Visakhapatnam and R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/-womens-cricket-wc-2025-trophy-tour-inspires-cricketing-dream-in-mumbai-639976.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-inaugurates-revamped-shivaji-park-gymkhana-in-mumbai-639981.html Mumbai Sep 22 Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar inaugurated the renovated Shivaji Park Gymkhana SPG in a grand ceremony in Mumbai on Monday as a large crowd gathered to welcome the Bharat Ratna recipient Shivaji Park in Mumbai a location deeply rooted in Marathi culture and sport marked another significant moment as the revamped Shivaji Park Gymkhana was officially opened The atmosphere within the iconic ground was charged with excitement and applause particularly when master blaster Tendulkar performed the ribboncutting ceremonyIn his speech addressing the media and the audience that gathered at the Gymkhana Tendulkar said I remember spending my childhood here We used to come here to have Vada Pav but now this gymkhana is ready and many people were involved in creating it Raj Thackeray also played an important role in this project He not only helped in getting the permissions but also contributed to its designThe Shivaji Park Gymkhana played its first innings and I now wish that boys and girls take full advantage of the facilities here work hard practice well and make the gymkhana Mumbai and the entire nation proud Thats all I wish as a cricketer he addedAlso in attendance were Shiv Sena UBT leader Milind Narvekar Maharashtra Navnirman Sena MNS chief Raj Thackeray Mahesh Sawant and several other notable personalitiesNotably Tendulkars cricket training under the iconic coach Ramakant Achrekar started at the SPGAfter a nearly yearandahalf renovation the gymkhana now features a revitalised modern appearance Its interior has been refurbished with shades of green and beige giving the iconic venue a contemporary atmosphere while preserving its heritageOne of the major highlights of the redevelopment is the planned launch of a womens cricket team reflecting the increasing growth of womens cricket in India The management has put in place suitable facilities including separate changing rooms and restrooms for female players especially those participating in Mumbai Cricket Association MCA tournaments IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-inaugurates-revamped-shivaji-park-gymkhana-in-mumbai-639981.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-cricket-fans-excited-ahead-of-india-pakistan-super-four-clash-639759.html New Delhi Sep 21 Cricket fans and lovers are excited for the IndiaPakistan Super Four clash in the 2025 Asia Cup slated for Sunday evening This will be the second time that India and Pakistan will lock horns in the tournamentAhead of this epic clash reactions have started pouring in from across the countryIn Delhi many cricket fans speaking to IANS forecasted a clear victory for Team India and drubbing for PakistanThey said that Pakistani side looks in poor shape its famed bowling attack has flopped and therefore it is awaiting another humiliation by the Men in BlueIn Greater Noida the impassioned cricket fans and lovers expressed confidence for Indias impending victoryThey said India has professional players and we defeated Pakistan in the last match This time too India will thrash themThey said they are looking forward to watching the highvoltage clash and hoped that Pakistan offers some resistance and doesnt just crumble like last timeIn Andhra Pradeshs Vijayawada cricket fans were seen cheering for Team India at the Indira Gandhi Stadium ahead of Asia Cup clashThey said they expect a thrilling victory over PakistanFans said that Sundays match will showcase Indias talent again and expose Pakistans hollow boastingCricket fans in Maharashtras Vasai are also in high spirits They are confident that Team India will perform brilliantly and beat PakistanMany said that Sunday has become lively because of the epic clash and the cricket fans are excited to watch the matchIn Uttar Pradeshs Varanasi people performed puja and Ganga Aarti at the Assi Ghat to pray for Indias victory ahead of the Asia Cup SuperFour matchA local said We have sought blessings from Mother Ganga and Baba Vishwanath that India defeats Pakistan againFormer national cricketer Rashid Hussain from Uttar Pradeshs Gonda said This match will be a onesided affair We are confident that our Indian team will win Our cricket infrastructure is very strong The best players from all over the world come to play in the IPL and all our players are well prepared The team is very balanced IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-cricket-fans-excited-ahead-of-india-pakistan-super-four-clash-639759.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/kundu-trivedi-shine-as-india-u19-beat-australia-u19-by-seven-wickets-in-youth-odi-opener-639804.html Brisbane Sep 21 Unbeaten fifties by Abhigyan Kundu and Vedant Trivedi powered India U19 to a commanding sevenwicket win over Australia U19 in the first Youth ODI at the Ian Healy Oval on Sunday Wicketkeeperbatter Kundu who was later adjudged Player of the Match struck a fluent 87 off 74 balls laced with five sixes and eight fours while Trivedi chipped in with a composed 61 off 69 deliveries studded with eight boundaries Their unbroken 152run partnership for the fourth wicket was key to India chasing 226 with 117 balls to spare especially after a brief wobble earlyIndias chase began in a great fashion with 14yearold Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashing a blistering 38 off just 22 balls laced with seven fours His aggressive strokeplay overshadowed skipper Ayush Mhatres sixrun contribution in a 50run opening stand before both fell in quick succession to Hayden Schiller and Charles Lachmund respectivelyVihaan Malhotra was dismissed soon after for nine leaving India at 753 in the 10th over But Trivedi and Kundu resurrected the innings with maturity and flair ensuring Australias hopes of a comeback in the game were shortlived by taking India home safelyEarlier after electing to bat Australia could only manage to post 2259 thanks to a disciplined bowling effort from India Henil Patel led the attack with figures of 338 while Kanishk Chouhan 239 Kishan Kumar 259 and RS Ambrish 150 were amongst the wickettakersThe only noteworthy knock from Australias innings was by John James who counterattacked with an unbeaten 77 off 68 balls hitting six fours and a six after Australia slumped to 354 and later was at 1076 while Tom Hogan 41 and Steven Hogan 39 were other contributors but struggled to score at a quick paceIndia now lead the Youth ODI series 10 with the next match scheduled to be held at the same venue on WednesdayBrief scoresAustralia 2259 in 50 overs John James 77 not out Tom Hogan 41 Henil Patel 338 Kanishk Chouhan 239 lost to India 2273 in 303 overs Abhigyan Kunda 87 not out Vedant Trivedi 61 not out Charles Lachmund 246 Hayden Schiller 159 by seven wickets IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/kundu-trivedi-shine-as-india-u19-beat-australia-u19-by-seven-wickets-in-youth-odi-opener-639804.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/mithun-manhas-emerges-as-frontrunner-for-bcci-presidents-post-639713.html New Delhi Sep 21 Former cricketer Mithun Manhas has emerged as the frontrunner for the BCCI presidents post with key decisionmakers of Indian cricket holding an informal meeting here on Saturday Manhas 45 played domestic cricket for Delhi before moving to Jammu and Kashmir where he also took up coaching roles Known for his calm approach and understanding of the game at the grassroots level he has remained involved in cricket development after retirementSources said several senior administrators see him as a consensus candidate who can bridge differences among state associations His background as a firstclass cricketer and his work in coaching are believed to have strengthened his case for the top job in the Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCISaturdays meeting attended by senior BCCI members and state officials was held to exchange views on potential names for the presidency While some experienced administrators were also discussed Manhas reportedly received strong backing from influential quartersThe BCCI presidents post carries considerable weight both within the Indian cricket structure and on the international stage With ICC elections due later this year the choice of leadership in the BCCI will be closely watchedIf elected Manhas would join a small group of former players including Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny who have gone on to lead the cricket board Observers say his appointment would reflect a growing trend of involving cricketers with direct playing experience in top administrative rolesThe final decision will rest on consensus among state units A formal announcement is expected in the coming weeksMeanwhile Arun Dhumal of Himachal Pradesh will remain chairman of the Indian Premier League IPL Governing Council and Rajiv Shukla is likely to continue as the VicePresidentThe election process opens with the date of filing nominations on September 21 followed by scrutiny and publishing of the final list of candidates on September 23 Voting if necessary will be conducted during the Annual General Meeting AGM on September 28 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/mithun-manhas-emerges-as-frontrunner-for-bcci-presidents-post-639713.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 01:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/yastika-bhatia-undergoes-knee-surgery-shares-update-on-health-639739.html Mumbai Sep 21 India wicketkeeprbatter Yastika Bhatia shared an update about her health after undergoing surgery after she injured her left knee during the preparatory camp for the Womens ODI World Cup in Visakhapatnam Yastika who underwent surgery at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai had been ruled out of the upcoming threematch ODI series against Australia as well as the ODI World Cup after she injured her left knee earlier this monthBhatia shared a picture on her social media mentioning that her surgery had gone well while adding that her focus would now be on recovering as soon as possible to return to the fieldIn the past few days Ive had to face some tough situations after sustaining a knee injury Im still processing it all but Im grateful to share that the surgery went well Im thankful to my doctors and to everyone who has shown me so much love and support My focus now is on recovery staying strong and returning to the field as soon as possible My love for this game and the honour of representing my country at the highest level will keep me going she wrote in the caption of her Instagram postThe wicketkeeperbatter was named in Indias squad for the home series against Australia but was ruled out after injuring her left knee As a result Uma Chetry was named as her replacementYastika had last played an ODI in October 2024 The wicketkeeperbatter was named in Indias squad for the home series against Australia and World Cup squad after an impressive performance for India A in Australia where she scored 59 66 and 42 in three 50over gamesThe Women in Blue lost the threematch ODI series against Australia 12 and will now shift their focus to the World Cup which commences on September 30India will start their campaign against cohost Sri Lanka on the opening day at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in GuwahatiBefore kicking off their World Cup campaign the Harmanpreet Kaurled side will play two warmup matches one each against England and New Zealand on September 25 and 27 respectively at the BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 in Bengaluru IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/yastika-bhatia-undergoes-knee-surgery-shares-update-on-health-639739.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/odisha-pro-t20-league-gourav-choudhary-shines-in-bhubaneswar-tigers-win-639534.html Cuttack Sep 19 Gourav Choudharys heroics with the bat who scored the first century of the event helped Bhubaneswar Tigers register a thrilling win in the 5th match of the Odisha Pro T20 League 2025 handing Keonjhar Miners a 37run defeat at the Barabati Stadium here on Friday Chasing a target of 199 Debabrata Pradhan and Om T Munde opened the innings for Keonjhar Miners They were reduced to 282 at the end of three overs with both openers dismissed cheaply Munde scored 5 off 5 balls while Pradhan added just 9 from 7 deliveries Biwabhusan Bihari was the top scorer with 38 off 32 balls while Soumya Lenka contributed 19 from 11 deliveries Towards the end Anil Parida played a brisk knock of 36 off 19 balls but it wasnt enough to take his side over the lineFor Bhubaneswar Tigers Suryakant Pradhan starred with the ball returning figures of 311 in 4 overs Jayanta Behera was equally impressive with 314 in his 4over spell Badal Biswal 243 Debabrata Pradhan 121 and Sambit Beja 132 chipped in with wickets as Keonjhar Miners were bundled out short of the targetAfter losing the toss and being put into bat first Prayan Samal and Gaurav Choudhary opened the innings for Bhubaneswar Tigers Prayan was dismissed for just 5 in 8 balls Bivash Shaw added 21 in 8 balls and Rajesh Dhupar scored 20 in 22 balls Gaurav Choudhary returned as the top scorer of the innings as he scored the first century in the league He was dismissed for 113 in 56 balls At the end of the 20th over Bhubaneswar Tigers posted a score of 1988 For Keonjhar Miners Papu Ray took 238 in his 4 overs Sarbeswar Mohanty picked 237 in his 4 overs Soumya Lenka145 and Shekhar Majhi121 took one wicket each in the innings IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/odisha-pro-t20-league-gourav-choudhary-shines-in-bhubaneswar-tigers-win-639534.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/hales-pooran-and-spinners-fire-tkr-into-cpl-2025-final-639555.html Guyana Sep 20 Trinbago Knight Riders stormed into the final of the Caribbean Premier League 2025 with a commanding 56run victory over defending champions Saint Lucia Kings in Qualifier 2 on Saturday Riding on halfcenturies from Alex Hales and Nicholas Pooran followed by a superb spin show led by Usman Tariq and Sunil Narine the fourtime champions set up a blockbuster final clash against Guyana Amazon WarriorsPut into bat TKR overcame the early loss of Colin Munro thanks to the familiar pairing of Hales and Pooran The duo fresh off their unbeaten 143run stand in the Eliminator once again carried the innings forward Pooran took the lead racing to his fifty with a flurry of strokes before being bowled by Roston Chase Hales who endured a slow start found his rhythm midway through the innings and reached his halfcentury with backtoback sixesKieron Pollards explosive cameo lifted the tempo especially his three sixes off Tabraiz Shamsis final over The real fireworks however came at the death when Andre Russell smashed 28 off just 12 balls plundering 22 runs in the final over off David Wiese to take TKR to a daunting 194 for 4The Kings began brightly through Tim Seifert who cracked a flurry of boundaries to reach his fifty But once Narine and Akeal Hosein entered the attack the chase began to unravel Narines guile and Tariqs breakthroughs strangled the momentum with the two spinners sharing seven wickets between them Narine even bowled a doublewicket maiden while Tariq finished the game with two scalps in the final overDespite Seiferts resistance and Tim Davids brief fireworks the Kings were eventually bundled out well short at 138 for 8 ending their title defence For TKR the clinical performance underscored their depth with batters and bowlers firing in unison ahead of the grand finaleBrief Scores Trinbago Knight Riders 1944 in 20 overs Alex Hales 58 Nicholas Pooran 50 Roston Chase 116 Khary Pierre 124 beat Saint Lucia Kings 1388 in 20 overs Tim Seifert 57 Tim David 28 Usman Tariq 435 Sunil Narine 318 by 56 runs IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/hales-pooran-and-spinners-fire-tkr-into-cpl-2025-final-639555.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/3rd-odi-smritis-125-goes-in-vain-as-australia-beat-india-by-43-runs-win-series-2-1-639703.html New Delhi Sep 20 Smriti Mandhana smashed a blistering 125 off 63 balls and was supported by fine halfcenturies by Deepti Sharma 72 and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur 52 But the trios efforts werent enough to carry India over the line as Australia secured a 43run win in the third ODI at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Saturday to seal the series 21 Australias total of 412 in 475 overs powered by Beth Mooneys 138 had earlier set India the challenge to ace an extremely uphill chase Chasing a mammoth 413 India showed great spirit and optimistic attitude led by vicecaptain Smriti reaching her century in just 50 balls the fastest hundred by an Indian in womens ODIsHer unforgettable blazing knock laced with 17 fours and five sixes kept India in the hunt of doing the improbable But wickets falling at regular intervals eventually proved to be decisive as Australias bowlers held their nerve to bowl out India for 369 in 47 oversSaturdays match also produced the highest aggregate in a womens ODI game through 748 runs featuring 99 fours and 12 sixes and surpassing the previous mark of 678 set in the EnglandSouth Africa clash in 2017 India despite not being successful crossed the 300run mark for the first time in a runchase and became the first team to post 300plus against Australia in womens ODIsThe inform Smriti began by elegantly punching Kim Garth off the back foot for four before heaving driving and pulling Megan Schutt for a hattrick of fours Though Pratika Rawal fell for 10 after edging to gully off Kim Smriti marched forward by dispatching offspinner Ashleigh Gardner down the ground for six before swatting her over midwicket for a boundaryWith an air of ruthlessness in her strokeplay Smriti took two more fours and a six off Kim before hitting Ashleigh for two boundaries the last of which was a drive creamed through extra cover to bring up a sensational fifty in just 23 balls the fastest halfcentury by an Indian batter in the formatHer efforts brought in lots of applause from the sizeable crowd gathered in the stadium who also chanted her name in roaring fashion Though Harleen Deol pulled straight to deep square leg off Megan and fell for 11 Smriti got a life when Grace Harris dropped her catch at midoff as India ended the first powerplay at 962 also their bestever performance in this phase in the formatWith Australia not nailing their lengths and having some misfields Smriti and Harmanpreet continued to hit sublime boundaries Smriti eventually reached the threefigure mark emphatically getting down on one knee and slogsweeping over deep midwicket for six off legspinner Alana KingThat moment was met with a huge roar and applause from the crowd as Smriti raised her bat and helmet in celebration Two overs later Harmanpreet cut Grace Harris through backward point for four to bring up her fifty in just 32 balls as India threatened to do the impossibleBut taking time out for tending to her knee halted Harmanpreets momentum and right after it the 121run stand ended when the Indian skipper was trapped lbw by Kim In the next over pindrop silence was observed in the stadium when Smriti got a topedge on a pull shot and was caught by diving deep backward square leg off a loopy full toss from GraceDespite some lusty hits from Deepti and Richa Ghosh Australia continued to make a fightback as the latter Radha Yadav and Arundhati Reddy fell in quick succession Deepti held one end firm by getting legside boundaries consistently to bring up her 15th ODI fifty in 42 ballsShe found an able ally in Sneh Rana who chipped in with boundaries and kept the scoreboard moving with consistent singles But the 65run stand ended when Deepti holed out to deep midwicket off Tahlia McGrath and was followed by Sneh being stumped off Megan before Renuka holed out to diving longon off Kim to give Australia a hardfought winBrief scoresAustralia 412 all out in 475 overs Beth Mooney 138 Georgia Voll 81 Arundhati Reddy 386 Deepti Sharma 275 beat India 369 all out in 47 overs Smriti Mandhana 125 Deepti Sharma 72 Kim Garth 369 Megan Schutt 253 by 43 runs IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/3rd-odi-smritis-125-goes-in-vain-as-australia-beat-india-by-43-runs-win-series-2-1-639703.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 22:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/padikkals-150-jurels-140-headline-as-india-a-play-draw-against-australia-a-in-lucknow-639519.html Lucknow Sep 19 Devdutt Padikkals superb 150 powered India A to within a run of Australia As firstinnings total of 532 but persistent rain on the final day meant the first unofficial Test between the two sides ended in a draw at BRSABV Lucknow on Friday On an otherwise battingheavy contest both teams piled on centuries four in total across the game as the bowlers toiled on a flat surfaceAustralia As charge was set up by centuries from Josh Philippe 123 and Sam Konstas 109 who helped the visitors post 5326d in their first innings In reply India As top order gave a steady start with Abhimanyu Easwaran N Jagadeesan and Sai Sudharsan all making halfcenturies But at 2224 a wobble threatened to undo that good work before Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel took chargeThe duo stitched together a mammoth 228run partnership with Jurel blazing away to 140 off 197 balls and Padikkal playing the anchor Even after Jurel fell on the final day Padikkal continued to hold firm bringing up his 150 before rain washed away hopes of a result India eventually declared at 5317d just one run shy of Australia As totalThe visitors openers Sam Konstas and Campbell Kellaway then added an unbroken 56run stand in 16 overs adding to their firstinnings partnership of 198 before the match was called offFor Australia A offspinners Corey Rocchiccioli and Todd Murphy bowled the bulk of the overs Rocchiccioli was the most successful bowler with 3 for 159 in 361 overs including the prized wickets of Padikkal Shreyas Iyer and KotianReflecting on the rainaffected game Rocchiccioli admitted Unfortunately the rain probably didnt help us over the four days I think if there were no rain it probably would have allowed for a result somewhere along the line But it was an invaluable experience with the group that we have picked The players who have played here first hit out for some of them in a while So to be able to play in some foreign conditions learn your game a little bit better have some really good conversations in the change rooms I think has helped everyone be better for these conditions and move forward to the next gameOn dismissing Iyer Rocchiccioli added Look theres actually probably no direct plan I was just hoping to land the ball on the stumps I probably didnt bowl my best leading into that moment Luckily enough one sort of spun and took his pad He is obviously a really big player that we looked at a lot during the pregame but there was nothing there that I thought was a weakness or anything I just knew that I had to bowl good balls and ask good questions and I was lucky enough to have the wicket at that momentThe second unofficial Test will also be played in Lucknow starting September 23Brief scoresAustralia A 5326 decl amp 56 for no loss in 16 overs Sam Konstas 27 not out Campbell Kellaway 24 not out drew to India A 5317 decl in 98 overs Devdutt Padikkal 150 Dhruv Jurel 140 Corey Rocchiccioli 3159 Liam Scott 131 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/padikkals-150-jurels-140-headline-as-india-a-play-draw-against-australia-a-in-lucknow-639519.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 23:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/sambalpur-warriors-defeated-rourkela-steelers-by-1-run-639346.html Cuttack Sep 19 A closely contested match ended with Sambalpur Warriors clinching a thrilling win against Rourkela Steelers by just one run at the Barabati Stadium Chasing a target of 195 Sambit Kumar Sahoo and Saideep Mohapatra opened the innings for Rourkela Steelers While Sambit made 7 off 7 balls Saideep scored 42 off 28 balls Aashirwad Swain added 26 off 20 balls Sambit Baral played a valiant knock of 58 off 26 balls while Binayak Sahoo contributed 20 off 14 ballsFor Sambalpur Warriors Sumit Sharma 215 Rakesh Pattnaik 226 Vimal Kumar 226 and Priyanshu Mohanty 212 picked up two wickets eachEarlier Rourkela Steelers won the toss and elected to bowl first Aditya Rout and Shreyansh Bhardwaj gave Sambalpur Warriors a flying start adding 120 runs for the opening wicket Aditya was dismissed for 68 off 44 balls while Shreyansh scored 52 off 40 balls Subhranshu Senapati chipped in with 36 off 20 balls Towards the end Prayash Singh remained unbeaten on 28 off 13 balls helping Sambalpur Warriors post 1943 in 20 oversFor Rourkela Steelers Jamala Mohapatra 122 Sambit Baral 144 and Sobhan Dev Behera 143 took one wicket eachAditya Rout POM T20 games always go right down to the last over and the last ball Luckily today we ended up on the winning side But we did make some mistakes which we will rectify In the next match well try not to repeat those errors so that we dont come under pressure until the very end Since the match was under lights the dew factor came in during the second innings making it difficult for the ball to grip so defending wasnt easy But yes our bowling was a bit poor in patches and we will rectify that in the next match When you perform well in the first match and the team wins it feels good Going forward hopefully Ill be able to contribute to more wins for the team IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/sambalpur-warriors-defeated-rourkela-steelers-by-1-run-639346.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/inglis-ruled-out-of-nz-tour-due-to-calf-strain-carey-named-as-replacement-639365.html Melbourne Sep 19 Australia wicketkeeperbatter Josh Inglis has been ruled out of upcoming threematch T20I tour of New Zealand due to a calf strain Inglis complained of a right calf issue after a running session in Perth earlier this week and after scans was ruled out of the series to be played in Mount MaunganuiAlex Carey has been parachuted into the Australian T20 squad for threematch series against New Zealand starting from October 1Its not the first calf injury for Carey who also broke down while featuring as a subfielder in last years Boxing Day Test against India which saw him miss the remainder of the BBL season ahead of his Test debut against Sri Lanka in late JanuaryAn integral part of Australias whiteball lineups Inglis fitness also forces the Australians into a redball assessment given the wicketkeeper will likely backup Carey over the home Ashes summer He is expected to be fit for the ODl series against India which begins in Perth on October 19Inglis is the fourth Australian player to be ruled out of the series after Pat Cummins was withdrawn due to lumbar bone stress Cameron Green was left at home to play Sheffield Shield cricket as part of his Ashes buildup and Nathan Ellis was unavailable due to impending birth of his first childThe two teams will kickstart the threematch T20I series on October 1 with all three fixtures scheduled to be played at Bay OvalThe series will offer valuable preparation to both the teams ahead of next years ICC Mens T20 World Cup in India and Sri LankaThe series between the transTasman rivals will also mark a celebration of the 20th anniversary for the firstever Mens T20I fixture played between the two teams back in 2005 at Eden Park AucklandAustralia T20I squad v New ZealandMitchell Marsh c Travis Head Alex Carey Matthew Short Mitchell Owen Marcus Stoinis Glenn Maxwell Tim David Sean Abbott Ben Dwarshuis Xavier Bartlett Adam Zampa Josh Hazlewood Matt Kuhnemann IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/inglis-ruled-out-of-nz-tour-due-to-calf-strain-carey-named-as-replacement-639365.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/when-i-was-a-kid-i-remember-harmanpreet-smashing-our-bowlers-all-over-the-park-gill-639452.html New Delhi Sep 19 Indian mens Test team skipper Shubman Gill recalled his childhood memories of watching the Indian womens team captain Harmanpreet Kaur dominate at the academy revealing that she used to bat very aggressively and smash bowlers all over the park Harmanpreet is set to lead India for the first time in the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup starting from September 30 in India and Sri LankaWhen I was about 10 or 11 years old she used to come to the academy where I practiced outside and used to play matches with us I clearly remember her smashing our bowlers all over the park As a kid that was a rare sight for me She batted very aggressively which was quite different from that time Gill said on JioHotstars special show Champions Wali Baat Believe in BlueGill further expressed his admiration for Harmanpreets leadership sayingWhen anyone rises through the ranks especially from our region in Punjab and goes on to captain the country it is a huge and very proud moment To see Harmanpreet doing that with such immense pride and joy is truly excitingBesdies Gill T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav wicketkeeper Sanju Samson and allrounder Hardik Pandya shared their admiration and support for the womens squadSuryakumar praised Jemimah Rodrigues and backed her to shine in the upcoming World Cup saying Its always good to see someone from your home city Mumbai who has played so many local games represent the state and then gone on to play for India Not just in World Cups but also in bilateral series Jemimah has always been a great performerPlaying the World Cup is a huge opportunity and Im sure she will deliver because shes a great teammate always helping everyone around As we all have seen she brings amazing energy to the ground as well he addedSamson however praised wicketkeeperbatter Richa Ghosh for her composure and talent He said We all love watching Richa Ghosh The way she bats and keeps wickets she always looks calm and confident There is a lot to learn from her Wearing the blue jersey in this country is never easy and theres been a lot of hard work behind the scenesPandya also gave his wishes to the womens team ahead of the World Cup saying Im very excited and just want to wish the womens team the best of luck The whole of India is supporting you and so are we Go out there and enjoy the sport Dont worry too much just be yourself At the same time remember that a billion people are backing you and sending their love IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/when-i-was-a-kid-i-remember-harmanpreet-smashing-our-bowlers-all-over-the-park-gill-639452.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bangladesh-ready-to-make-it-count-at-womens-world-cup-2025-says-skipper-sultana-joty-639474.html Dubai Sep 19 Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana Joty believes her team is ready to step up at the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 eager to build on their breakthrough performance three years ago in New Zealand Bangladesh made history in the 2022 edition registering their firstever World Cup victory when they defeated Pakistan That match Joty admitted remains unforgettable Our first experience of playing an ODI World Cup three years ago in New Zealand was an eyeopening experience for the team Joty wrote in her column for the ICCWe made history last time securing our firstever win at a World Cup by beating Pakistan in a game I will never forget Fargana Hoque topscored for us that day and has been selected again for the squad As the highest runscorer for Bangladesh she is vital to our success as is Sharmin Akhter who has responded well to moving down the order to number threeThe skipper is confident her team is better prepared this time We are super excited and hopeful and we want to make it count for us this time she stressedLooking ahead to the marquee event Joty highlighted the squads proven strengths especially in batting and spin Sharmin scored the most runs for us as we made it through the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Pakistan she said Also key to our success were our spin bowlers and I expect them to thrive in India and Sri Lanka just as they did in Pakistan Nahida Akter is our leading wickettaker in ODIs and T20Is and is such a key player for usThe squad for the 2025 edition features seven players from the 2022 World Cup providing a blend of experience and fresh energy through multiple debutants Joty said the team has been putting in the hard yards to ensure they are at their best when the tournament beginsWe have been practising very hard for the last few months and hope we can be at our best game in this wonderful moment I am seeking prayers from Bangladeshi people and fans from around the world she addedBangladesh will open their World Cup campaign against Pakistan on October 2 in Colombo hoping to recreate the magic of their famous 2022 win but this time with the experience belief and preparation to aim higherBangladesh squad Nigar Sultana Joty c Nahida Akter Fargana Hoque Rubya Haider Jhelik Sharmin Akter Supta Sobhana Mostary Ritu Moni Shorna Akter Fahima Khatun Rabeya Khan Marufa Akter Fariha Islam Trisna Shanjida Akther Maghla Nishita Akter Nishi Sumaiya Akter IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bangladesh-ready-to-make-it-count-at-womens-world-cup-2025-says-skipper-sultana-joty-639474.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/sport-is-one-area-where-theres-no-bias-or-reservation-based-on-caste-or-age-shashank-singh-639232.html New Delhi Sep 18 Punjab Kings cricketer Shashank Singh shared what keeps him motivated and energised during tense moments as well as how he manages disappointing situations He was last seen on the field during the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad where his team finished runnersup as Royal Challengers Bengaluru claimed their first trophy Shashank was very vocal about his aspirations and mentioned how his dream to represent India at the biggest stage keeps him motivated to do well He spoke about his journey and growth over the years and how his family played a key role in shaping his career as a cricketerWhile my family has always been supportive many others have also backed me throughout my career All my coaches who have taught and trained me so far as well as my teammates have also played a part However my mum dad and sister have been the biggest supporters and a lot of credit goes to them Shashank told IANS in an exclusive interviewLooking back on my journey I started playing for MP then we moved to Bombay and later I returned to Chhattisgarh Eventually I began gaining recognition in the IPL Its been a long journey and like every other cricketer I faced many ups and downs But I believe I have overcome them all and I am currently in the right zoneMy dream of representing the Indian national team is something I believe I am very close to achieving I am working hard because cricket is all about dedication and discipline and I feel I am on the right path he addedDespite his impressive numbers in domestic cricket the PBKS batter has not managed to break into the national side Speaking on what might have went wrong Shashank stated My job is to deliver good performances and assist the team in winning That has always been my motivation to lead the team to victory I cannot concentrate solely on my individual performance and the runs I score in each game because cricket is a team sport Ultimately it matters how many matches I have helped the team winTo be very honest I dont know why Im not a part of the national side yet I dont have an answer to that I think Im trying to tick all those required boxes at the highest level at the domestic level at any level I play cricket where I learn and improve my game as a playerShashank highlighted the importance of winning trophies in domestic cricket adding If you ask me whats going wrong or the missing link I think it might be because my state hasnt won any championships yet Players from other states have a championship title to their name whether its the Vijay Hazare Trophy the Ranji Trophy or the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy they win matches I believe that helps them gain recognition at the highest levelMy team doesnt have trophies yet so there might be a 1 chance thats the reason But besides that I dont think I lack any attribute needed to represent India at the highest level I have the qualities that an Indian player must possess and I hope that dream turns into reality soonEven after impressive performances at the IPL for Punjab Kings over the years Shashank hasnt found his name in the Indian squad When asked if that affects him mentally he said Obviously I get disappointed I think about the reasons and details for a few days and then move on Its ultimately up to me how I perceive it and my job is to perform well and help the team win All you can do is follow the schedule and train properly hoping to achieve the end goal I am following the same process instead of banging my head and wondering why things didnt fall into place Thats beyond my controlWhen asked how he copes with the pressure and disappointments the Chattisgarh cricketer added Its essential to stay strong mentally Firstly you should be grateful that youre playing cricket at a high level in a country where the competition is fierce Thats always a motivating factor Im not the first person to be here nor will I be the last Many have rightfully had their chance when they deserved it and many will have in the future You must always have belief Ill never say that Ive always been talented I worked hard to get here and I believe in myself that I can do it I always think Im the best when I step onto the ground and that always motivates me to keep improving every dayThe 33yearold believes that age doesnt matter if a cricketers statistics show their true ability He feels that selection depends on a players merit and that age cannot prevent anyone from reaching greatnessSport is one area where theres no bias or reservation based on caste or age Selection is solely on merit If Im hitting the worlds best bowlers for fours and sixes running from long on to long off while fielding being quick between the wickets and proving to be an asset for the team then I believe no force can prevent me from playing cricket at the highest level he saidAge is nothing People say age is just a number but for me its irrelevant and doesnt matter There are numerous examples of players and athletes continuing to perform beyond a certain age and dominating the sport If Im playing fast bowlers who bowl at a pace of 160 and not fearing them and performing well across departments then I dont think age will play a role If youre putting up standout performances and your stats do the talking then age is literally nothing he concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/sport-is-one-area-where-theres-no-bias-or-reservation-based-on-caste-or-age-shashank-singh-639232.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/india-u19-mens-squad-trains-at-bcci-centre-of-excellence-ahead-of-australia-tour-639290.html New Delhi Sep 18 The India U19 mens team underwent an intensive training camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence CoE in Bengaluru ahead of their upcoming multiformat tour of Australia The squad comprising some of the most promising young talents in the country like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and skipper Ayush Mhatre engaged in drills around running taking diving catches and firing direct hit throws to perfection Technical work on the batting and bowling of players was also done under the supervision of coaches at the CoEThe India U19 boys trained at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ahead of their tour of Australia The camp focused on technical physical and tactical aspects of the game ensuring comprehensive readiness wrote the BCCI on their social media accounts on ThursdayMhatre will be leading Indias squad on the tour of Australia starting with a 50over game on September 21 at the Ian Healy Oval in Brisbane Two more 50over games will be played on September 24 and 26 It is followed by two fourday games the first one to be played at Ian Healy Oval from September 30 while the second game begins in Mackay from October 7Vihaan Malhotra who was on the U19 tour of England has been appointed as vicecaptain for the trip to Australia The squad sees four changes from the England series with Vedant Trivedi Khilan Patel Udhav Mohan and Aman Chauhan coming in for Maulyarajsinh Chavda Pranav Raghavendra Mohammed Enaan and Yudhajit Guha who is in standbysIndia had secured series sweep wins over Australia U19 in 50over and days formats during the series at home last year and will look to replicate that success down under Yere Goud will be Indias head coach for the Australia tour and will be accompanied by Rajib Datta spin bowling coach Debashish Mohanty fast bowling coach and Shubhadeep Ghosh fielding coach IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/india-u19-mens-squad-trains-at-bcci-centre-of-excellence-ahead-of-australia-tour-639290.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ravichandran-ashwin-to-represent-team-india-in-2025-hong-kong-sixes-639293.html New Delhi Sep 18 Former India offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be a part of Team India for the 2025 Hong Kong Sixes set to be held from November 79 at Kowloon Cricket Club Ashwins inclusion marks a major boost for Indias campaign in the fastpaced sixaside global tournament This will also mark Ashwins first competitive appearance since announcing his retirement from the Indian Premier League IPL earlier this year with an aim to explore playing in various franchise T20 leagues around the worldIn December last year Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after the drawn Brisbane Test in the BorderGavaskar Trophy series We have all watched the HK Sixes as youngsters on Television and it has always been an existing format that I wanted to be a part ofThis format requires a different strategy and will prove to be high octane which I am looking forward to playing alongside my exteammates I am also thrilled to compete against some quality players in the opposition teams it will be a good challenge for us said Ashwin in a statement on ThursdayThe highoctane tournament had been revived in 2024 after a sevenyear hiatus and Ashwins addition for this years competition adds more spark We are proud to welcome R Ashwin to the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 His presence in Team India elevates the tournament to an even higher level bringing one of the finest cricketing minds and performers of this era to Hong KongThe Sixes is about innovation entertainment and worldclass talent and Ashwin embodies all of these qualities We are confident that fans will be treated to a spectacular show of cricket said Burji Shroff Chairperson of Hong Kong CricketRajneesh Chopra CoFounder of Arivaa Sports the exclusive management partners of the event added R Ashwins inclusion is a huge boost not only for Team India but also for the Hong Kong Sixes as a global propertyArivaa Sports is committed to elevating the stature of the tournament and having an icon like Ashwin participate reflects our vision of bringing the best of world cricket to Hong Kong Fans are in for an unforgettable experience this November IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ravichandran-ashwin-to-represent-team-india-in-2025-hong-kong-sixes-639293.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/virat-kohli-wishes-pm-narendra-modi-on-his-75th-birthday-639121.html New Delhi Sep 17 Former India captain and talismanic batter Virat Kohli has extended his best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday In his social media post Kohli also praised the Prime Minister for his efforts for the nation that PM Modi has put in which have put India on a very high pedestal among all the countries of the world Wishing our honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji a very happy birthday with the warmest wishes May God bless you with good health and happiness always Your efforts for our beautiful nation have put us on a very high pedestal among all the countries of the world Jai Hind Sir narendramod Kohli wrote in his post on X formerly TwitterEarlier in the day former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag also extended heartfelt wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday He praised the efforts that the Prime Minister has taken towards developing Indias sporting industry while wishing him a healthy and long lifeEver since Shri Narendra Modi ji assumed the role of Prime Minister he has placed a strong focus on sports He envisioned that India would excel at the Olympics and win multiple medals Under his leadership significant support has been provided to athletes and the budget for the Ministry of Sports has been substantially increased which has proven to be highly beneficial Theres something special about his approachwhether its Olympic or Paralympic athletes he personally calls meets and motivates every medal winner Sehwag saidWhen he was Gujarats chief minister he gave prime importance to sports in the state As Indias Prime Minister hes trying his best to make sure that India earns a big name in sports globally I extend my birthday wishes to Shri Narendra Modi Ji as he turns 75 and hope that he remains healthy while continuing to lead the country the former India opener addedWhen he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi ji gave top priority to sports in the state As the Prime Minister of India he is doing his utmost to ensure that the country earns global recognition in the field of sports On the occasion of his 75th birthday I extend my heartfelt wishes to Narendra Modi ji and pray for his good health and continued leadership of the nation he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/virat-kohli-wishes-pm-narendra-modi-on-his-75th-birthday-639121.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/akeal-hosein-to-lead-five-uncapped-players-squad-for-nepal-t20is-639144.html Barbados Sep 18 West Indies have announced a 15member squad featuring five uncapped players for their upcoming threematch T20I series against Nepal in Sharjah later this month With several senior names including regular captain Shai Hope rested the team will be led by leftarm spinner Akeal Hosein who will captain the West Indies for the first time in any formatThe newcomers include toporder batter Ackeem Auguste batting allrounder Navin Bidaisee legspinner Zishan Motara leftarm quick Ramon Simmonds and wicketkeeperbatter Amir Jangoo Batter Karima Gore has also earned a callup he previously represented USA in eight T20Is but is yet to play for West Indies Gore caught the selectors attention during CPL 2025 where he scored 219 runs in 11 matches for Antigua and Barbuda FalconsApart from Hosein the squad features experienced campaigners such as Jason Holder Kyle Mayers and Fabian Allen alongside Obed McCoy Jewel Andrew Jediah Blades Keacy Carty and Shamar Springer add further depth to the squad as the selectors look to balance youth with experienceHosein who has played more T20Is than any of his teammates now takes on the leadership role as West Indies begin a fresh cycle of building towards future ICC eventsThe upcoming series also reignites a growing rivalry In April 2024 West Indies A toured Nepal for five T20s Although the visitors won the series the hosts pulled off two victories showcasing their rapid progress in the formatThe series in Sharjah begins on September 27 followed by matches on September 29 and 30 It will be a chance for the uncapped players to make their mark at international level while Nepal will look to repeat their giantkilling feats from last yearWest Indies squad Akeal Hosein capt Fabian Allen Jewel Andrew Ackeem Auguste Navin Bidaisee Jediah Blades Keacy Carty Karima Gore Jason Holder Amir Jangoo Kyle Mayers Obed McCoy Zishan Motara Ramon Simmonds Shamar Springer IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/akeal-hosein-to-lead-five-uncapped-players-squad-for-nepal-t20is-639144.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/cpl-moties-four-for-powers-amazon-warriors-into-final-639175.html Guyana Sep 18 Gudakesh Motie produced a devastating spell of leftarm spin to guide Guyana Amazon Warriors into their third consecutive Caribbean Premier League final dismantling St Lucia Kings in Qualifier 1 at Providence Stadium Guyana Moties 4wicket haul triggered a dramatic collapse as the defending champions fell short in their chase of 158 handing Warriors a convincing win and a ticket to Sundays title clash Put in to bat Warriors innings seemed to be stalling at 116 for 6 in the 16th over But a blistering lowerorder assault from Romario Shepherd 21 off 8 and Dwaine Pretorius 17 off 8 lifted them to a competitive 157 with 41 runs coming in the last four overs Shai Hopes anchoring 32 off 29 kept the innings together after Moeen Alis dismissal left the middle order exposedThe Kings reply quickly unraveled Pretorius struck twice in the opening exchanges removing Tim Seifert and Ackeem Auguste while Shepherd dismissed Johnson Charles to leave them reeling at 3 for 3 inside three overs A minirecovery from Roston Chase and Aaron Jones steadied matters to 37 for 3 after the powerplay keeping them close to Warriors 45 for 1 at the same stageMotie then ripped through the heart of the innings Chase was bowled trying an acrosstheline heave Tim David fell first ball and Jones was cleaned up by Imran Tahir When Kings skipper David Wiese holed out to longoff in Moties second over the scoreboard read 48 for 7a nearimpossible positionYet there was late defiance Khary Pierre who had earlier choked Warriors with a spell of 1 for 15 in the powerplay played the innings of his life He smashed his maiden T20 halfcentury reaching 50 off 28 balls while Tymal Mills provided support Their hitting briefly raised Kings hopes with Mills plundering 13 runs off Shepherds final over to take the chase into the last stretchBut Pierres dismissal at 85 for 8 ended the miracle bid and despite Mills fight Kings finished short The loss leaves them needing to beat Trinbago Knight Riders in Qualifier 2 to keep alive their hopes of defending the crownBrief scores Guyana Amazon Warriors 157 all out in 195 overs Ben McDermott 34 Shai Hope 32 Tabraiz Shamsi 333 David Wiese 214 beat St Lucia Kings 143 all out in 191 overs Khary Pierre 50 Tymal Mills 30 Gudakesh Motie 430 Imran Tahir 222 by 14 runs IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/cpl-moties-four-for-powers-amazon-warriors-into-final-639175.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/wcpl-shreyanka-patil-and-aaliyah-alleyne-shine-as-barbados-royals-complete-hat-trick-of-titles-639195.html Guyana Sep 18 Indian cricketer Shreyanka Patil lifted her second franchise title of the year as the Barbados Royals defeated the Guyana Amazon Warriors in a thrilling final encounter on Wednesday September 17 Patil and Aaliyah Alleynes clutch innings in the death overs helped the Royals win the Womens Caribbean Premier League WCPL 2025 by three wickets After winning the toss and choosing to chase Chinelle Henryled Royals delivered a superb bowling performance as the Warriors scored an average total of 1363 in their 20over game Opening batter Amy Hunter was the highest scorer for the team with 29 runs off 36 ballsReaching the 100run mark seemed a challenge for the Warriors but skipper Shemaine Campbelle and Protea cricketer Dane van Niekerks steady innings of 28 and 27 helped the team set a respectable totalWhile the Royals bowlers couldnt take many wickets they managed to contain the opposition batters Shamilia Connell Afy Fletcher and Alleyne each took one wicketChasing the target the Royals faced a couple of setbacks in the powerplay as their openers Qiana Joseph and Chamari Athapaththu returned to the pavilion earlyIdentical knocks of 31 runs by wicketkeeperbatter Kycia Knight and Courtney Webb kept the Royals boat afloat however the Warriors bowling attack kept striking at regular intervals making the chase difficultAfter losing three wickets in the 17th and 18th overs the Royals could do nothing but hope for a miracle to save them from defeat and help them defend their titlePatil seized the opportunity and brought her team back into the game by hitting a couple of boundaries under pressure in the 18th over The 19th over saw Alleyne go berserk with the bat hitting 12 runs off Molly PenfoldThe duo reduced the equation to four runs off the final six deliveries and finished the chase on the fourth ball of the 20th over handing the Royals their third consecutive victory in the tournamentThe 2023 and 2024 champions added a third title to their cabinet and completed a threepeat after clinching the WCPL 2025 title IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/wcpl-shreyanka-patil-and-aaliyah-alleyne-shine-as-barbados-royals-complete-hat-trick-of-titles-639195.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/playoffs-are-a-different-type-of-pressure-that-we-are-accustomed-to-nicholas-pooran-ahead-of-cpl-eliminator-638812.html Guyana Sep 16 As the Trinbago Knight Riders TKR gear up for their Eliminator clash against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the Caribbean Premier League 2025 skipper Nicholas Pooran urged his team to have the confidence to overcome any challenge in their pursuit of glory For us we believe if we have to be successful we have to beat everyone Pooran said Playoffs are a different type of cricket a different type of pressure and we are accustomed to that So were looking forward to the next couple of days but as a group we know we have our work cut out for usHeading into the playoffs Trinbago Knight Riders went on a fivematch unbeaten streak before losing three games on the trot Reflecting on his teams performance so far Pooran stated For us it has been two different tournaments When we batted first it was quite tricky and weve been losing wickets in the powerplay thats something we want to get better at But when we batted second weve won games quite convincinglyThis is just something for us to continue to fight continue to win those periods because I still believe that even though were batting first in tricky conditions were still giving ourselves chances he addedThe TKR skipper remains confident in his teams ability and backs their fighting spirit Coming into the playoffs even if we have to bat first or conditions are tricky we as a group need to dig deep and fight to get something and have a chance in the game We trust our bowlers to get the job doneReflecting on the unique challenge of playing against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in Guyana Pooran acknowledged Coming here to Guyana has not been easy for us over the last couple of years If you know the surface over here its a bit tricky both in the first and second innings The Falcons have been a team that has challenged us in the past and they like these conditionsSo for me its based on the day Were not going to allow the toss to have an impact on the game Its a playoff game and thats when individuals need to step up and make it count Pooran reckonedSharing an honest insight on his title aspirations in his debut season as captain Pooran insisted Winning the title would be perfect but I know at this moment we cant think about winning the title Our focus is on this game and we take it from there There are certain things we can control and certain things we cant What we can control is our emotions and thats what we need going into these playoff games IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/playoffs-are-a-different-type-of-pressure-that-we-are-accustomed-to-nicholas-pooran-ahead-of-cpl-eliminator-638812.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/this-is-a-new-chapter-for-me-brevis-on-joining-pretoria-capitals-in-sa20-season-4-638826.html Johannesburg Sep 16 Dewald Brevis the most expensive player in SA20 history shared his excitement after joining Pretoria Capitals for Season 4 saying its a new chapter of his life after spending three special years with MI Cape Town Brevis 22 hails from Pretoria and will return to Centurion after playing the past three seasons at MI Cape Town The last seasons SA20 Rising Star played a leading role in MICT annexing their first championship title with 291 runs at an average of 485 and strikerate of 18418Im very excited You always reflect back and I think it was a special three years I had with MI Cape Town We had our ups and downs and it was amazing what we did in the last year Ill always remember that But this is a new chapter for me Brevis said to SA20To be with Pretoria Im super excited It is my hometown I know SuperSport Park very wellits very close to my heart Thats the ground where me and my brother grew up watching cricket running around the field playing next to the field To be able to be there now Im really excited I cant wait to see the team get together with them and just make memories and have fun he addedBrevis is looking forward to meeting up with his new teammates and believes the Capitals have the quality to go all the way after missing out on the playoffs the last two seasonsI think its great Its great to have Lungi Ngidi there weve spent a lot of time together It started in Bangladesh and weve got good memories Then Lizaad Williams and a lot of our local guys Im so happy for Connor Esterhuizen as well Hes a great player and hell do great for usIf you look at all the overseas players I think weve got a wellbalanced team a strong batting lineup powerhitters guys that will love SuperSport Park If you look at Rutherford Andre Russell its a great allround team Im very excited to see how the boys go and how they enjoy playing there because its a beautiful place to bat and play cricket he further said IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/this-is-a-new-chapter-for-me-brevis-on-joining-pretoria-capitals-in-sa20-season-4-638826.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/kiwi-stars-take-casual-contracts-to-commit-for-t20-world-cup-638575.html New Delhi Sep 15 New Zealands whiteball stars Finn Allen Devon Conway Lockie Ferguson Tim Seifert and Kane Williamson have agreed terms to play on NZC international casual playing agreements for the 202526 season This means they are committed to play for New Zealand at the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka and a specified number of series and games in the leadup to the tournamentThe quintet will all be available for selection for upcoming T20I series against Australia England and the West Indies though Williamson has made himself unavailable for the series with the AussiesDuring the casual contract the five players will receive access to all the services that those on fulltime contracts receive and New Zealand Cricket NZC CEO Scott Weenink said it was crucial to lock in the stars wit the next edition of the T20 World Cup less than six months awayWith such a pinnacle event on the horizon we wanted to ensure our best T20 players were ready and available to push for inclusion he saidThe casual agreements are a commitment from the players to NZC and the Black Caps and in return NZC will offer our full support to these players as part of our highperformance systemThe message from the players is that playing for the Black Caps is hugely important to them and Im pleased weve been able to agree terms to have them casually contracted for the coming seasonRob New Zealand coach Rob Walter and the team have a massive period of cricket ahead home and away and I know myself along with all of our fans cant wait to follow and support IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/kiwi-stars-take-casual-contracts-to-commit-for-t20-world-cup-638575.html Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/national-karting-cship-rivaan-dev-preetham-dominates-in-mini-max-sets-track-lap-record-638635.html Bengaluru Sep 15 Mumbais Krish Gupta led a double podium for Rayo Racing as he topped the Finals in the Senior category in the fourth round of the MECOFMSCI National Karting Championship Rotax Max Classes with SIDVIN Energy Engineering as the Presenting Sponsor and MRF Tyres as the partner sponsor which concluded at the Meco Kartopia circuit here on Sunday One of the highlights of the weekend was the performance of Chennai schoolboy Rivaan Dev Preetham MSPORT who yet again wrote his own script while dominating the Mini Max category where he swept to P1 in all the sessions that included two Heats the PreFinal and the Finals to consolidate his top position on the leaderboard He leads Faridabads Yatharth Gaur Leapfrog Racing by 32 points after four rounds To top it all Rivaan set a track lap record of 57991 seconds around the 12 Kms circuit in the PreFinals sessionKrish Gupta upstaged the Senior Max field that included favourite and championship leader Bengalurus Ishaan Madesh Peregrine Racing who finished fourth Krish who started the race from fifth on the grid made places for a win and thus picked up crucial points In P2 was Arjun Vijay Chheda Crest Motorsports from Pune Aahil Mecklai also from Mumbai and Rayo Racing completed the podium in a thrilling raceUntil the Final it was Ishaan Madesh who had dominated by topping both the Heats and the PreFinals but the Bengalurean having started the Finals from pole position got involved in an incident that saw him lose track position and finish fourth The result notwithstanding Ishaan continues to head the points table albeit only two points ahead of Arjun Vijay ChhedaAnother Pune youngster Arafath Sheikh Crest Motorsports won both the Finals and the PreFinal to underline his supremacy in the Junior class as did Shiv Tummala Peregrine Racing from Bengaluru in the Micro Max categoryThe Round4 performance helped Arafath to move within 30 points of leader Eshanth Vengatesan MSPORT from Chennai who finished fourth in PreFinals and fifth in the Finals In second position on the points table is Kozhikodes Shonal Kunimal Birel Art IndiaThe Championship leaders Rivaan Dev Preetham Mini Max Eshanth Vengatesan Junior Max and Ishaan Madesh Senior Max have been nominated for the RMC Grand Finals to be held at the Shakir circuit in Bahrain from November 29 to December 6ResultsSenior Max Finals 18 laps 1 Krish Gupta Mumbai Rayo Racing 16mins 57541secs 2 Ajun Vijay Chheda Pune Crest Motorsports 1658849 3 Aahil Mecklai Mumbai Rayo Racing 1700784 PreFinal 16 laps 1 Ishaan Madesh Bengaluru Peregrine Racing 1317191 2 Arjun Vijay Chheda Pune Crest Motorsports 1319777 3 Aahil Mecklai Mumbai Rayo Racing 1320993Junior Max Finals 16 laps 1 Arafat Sheikh Pune Crest Motorsports 1518506 2 Kiaan Shah Mumbai Rayo Racing 1520876 3 Kairav Roberson Chennai MSPORT 1529883 PreFinal 14 laps 1 Arafat Sheikh Pune Crest Motorsports 1317485 2 Kiaan Shah Mumbai Rayo Racing 1323874 3 Rishik Rohit Reddy Bengaluru MSPORT 1324370Mini Max Finals 14 laps 1 Rivaan Dev Preetham Chennai SPORT 1443682 2 Rehan Khan Rasheed Chennai Momentum Motorsports 1443917 3 Hamza Balasinorwala Mumbai Crest Motorsports 1445207 PreFinal 12 laps 1 Rivaan Dev Preetham Chennai SPORT 1147950 2 Rehan Khan Rasheed Chennai Momentum Motorsports 1149623 3 Hamza Balasinorwala Mumbai Crest Motorsports 1152052Micro Max Finals 1 Shiv Tummala Bengaluru Peregrine Racing 1221437 2 Shiv Neel Coimbatore MSPORT 1222231 3 Rudra Pratap Singh Gurugram Leapfrog Racing 1224640 PreFinal 1 Shiv Tummala Bengaluru Peregrine Racing 1213427 2 Shiv Neel Coimbatore MSPORT 1216613 3 Arshi Gupta Faridabad Leapfrog Racing 1216703 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/national-karting-cship-rivaan-dev-preetham-dominates-in-mini-max-sets-track-lap-record-638635.html Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/mohammed-siraj-named-icc-mens-player-of-the-month-for-august--638660.html Dubai Sep 15 Mohammed Siraj has been named the ICC Mens Player of the Month for August for his persistent matchwinning spell against England in The Oval Test An outstanding spell by Siraj where he picked up nine wickets at an average of 2111 across both innings helped India to not just win the Test from a tricky situation but also made sure the wellfought series ended at 22The fast bowler was also named the Player of the Match in the final Test for his efforts which included a fivewicket haul in the second innings bowling 46 overs in the fiveday encounterThe rightarmer beat out opposition from New Zealands Matt Henry and West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales for the monthly awardSiraj was the only Indian pacer to feature in all the five Test matches against England making him the leading wickettaker as well and to bowl with the same intensity until the final day of the series was a commendable effortIt is a special honour to be named ICC Player of the Month The AndersonTendulkar Trophy was a memorable series and it was one of the most intense contests I have been part of Siraj was quoted as saying in an ICC releaseI am proud that I could contribute with some important spells especially in the decisive moments Bowling against a top batting lineup in their home conditions was challenging but it also brought out the best in meThis award belongs as much to my teammates and the support staff as it does to me because their constant encouragement and belief kept me going I will continue to work hard and give my best every time I wear the India jersey the pacer addedSiraj was also successful in attaining his careerbest ranking in the ICC Mens Test Bowler Rankings post the final England Test after he was successful in picking up 23 wickets in five Tests while averaging 3243 including two fivewicket hauls IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/mohammed-siraj-named-icc-mens-player-of-the-month-for-august--638660.html Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/orla-prendergast-wins-icc-womens-player-of-the-month-award-638686.html Dubai Sep 15 Irelands premier allrounder Orla Prendergast has been adjudged as the ICC Womens Player of the Month for August 2025 Prendergast 23 edged out stern competition from Netherlands allround counterpart Iris Zwilling and Pakistan wicketkeeper Muneeba Ali to claim the honourPrendergast who dominated the T20I series against Pakistan in August was thrilled to have claimed the monthly honourIm delighted to have received this award and would like to extend my thanks to the ICC and anyone who voted for me Id also like to acknowledge my teammates and our support staff who have worked hard all summer to come away with some important series wins she saidThe T20I series win against Pakistan was the highlight of the summer Additionally we had a brilliant series T20i and ODI win against Zimbabwe and completed a clean sweep at the European T20 Qualifiers Well be looking to build on these performances into our winter series and the Global T20 qualifiers in JanuaryPrendergast made special mention of the work the ICC have done to strengthen the profile of womens cricket in recent timesPersonally though this Award means a lot and further validates the decision I made five years ago to pursue cricket as a career she addedWhen I was growing up that wasnt an option But today a young girl is able to see womens cricket being played live on TV or online Visibility is so important in growing interest and participation in the sport and equally Awards like this one help to reinforce that growing status of the womens game globally So Id like to thank the ICC for continuing to back womens cricket and raise the profile of women cricketers around the world IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/orla-prendergast-wins-icc-womens-player-of-the-month-award-638686.html Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:03:00 +0530