DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:01:21 +0530 en 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 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-india-are-favourites-to-win-pakistan-not-that-strong-says-panesar-638489.html New Delhi Sep 13 Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes India hold the upper hand heading into their Asia Cup clash against archrivals Pakistan in Dubai backing Suryakumar Yadavs side to emerge as clear favourites in Sundays highprofile contest Panesar who has often followed IndiaPakistan encounters closely said the Men in Blue appear more balanced on paper with their blend of matchwinning batters and worldclass bowlers giving them the edge over their traditional rivalsI feel India are favourites to win as their team is stronger and Pakistan have to play really well they have to push 1020 per cent extra Panesar told IANS on Sunday The world watches the IndiaPakistan match and the competition should be very good between the teams In todays match India are favourites as Pakistan are not a strong team yetThere is not much hype among countrymen about the match due to the strained political relations between the neighbouring nations following their military faceoff in May in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 26 civiliansIn retaliation the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistanoccupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directedAs per the Union Sports Ministrys notification India can play Pakistan in international and multilateral events but cant engage in bilateral sports events in each others countryIndia started their Asia Cup campaign against the UAE with a thumping ninewicket win in their match On the other hand Pakistan also secured a commanding 93run win over Oman in Dubai on FridayThis is the first time India are playing without senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in a major multilateral tournament following their retirements from the T20I format last yearMeanwhile Pakistan are touring without former captains Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan who were not considered for the continental tournament in the UAE IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-india-are-favourites-to-win-pakistan-not-that-strong-says-panesar-638489.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/patidar-and-tilak-named-captains-for-india-a-50-over-games-against-australia-a-638531.html Mumbai Sep 14 Rajat Patidar and Tilak Varma have been named captains for India As upcoming 50over matches against Australia A All three 50over games will be held at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur from September 30 to October 5 with a start time of 130 pm IST Patidar whos played one ODI for India will lead the hosts in the opening fixture while Tilak who has four ODI appearances is set to take charge for the last two games after completing his 2025 Mens T20 Asia Cup duties in the UAEJust like Tilak Harshit Rana Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh will also miss the first match due to Asia Cup commitments but are picked for the next two games against Australia AIndia duo of Riyan Parag and Ravi Bishnoi along with Yudhvir Singh Gurjapneet Singh Ayush Badoni Vipraj Nigam Suryansh Shedge Nishant Sindhu Prabhsimran Singh and Abhishek Porel are picked for all three matchesDelhis lefthanded opener Priyansh Arya who grabbed headlines in IPL 2025 for his superb run with Punjab Kings is part of the India A squad for the first match as is his fellow statemate Simranjeet Singh There were murmurs of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli being potentially part of India A 50over games but the veteran duo havent been named as the selectors have opted to include talented and inform players It also means that Rohit and Virat will be directly seen in action for Indias threematch ODI series in Australia starting on October 19 in Perth Before the three 50over games in Kanpur India A and Australia A will face off in two fourday firstclass matches to be held at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow from September 1619 and 2326 respectivelyIndia A squad for 1st oneday match against Australia A Rajat Patidar Captain Prabhsimran Singh WK Riyan Parag Ayush Badoni Suryansh Shedge Vipraj Nigam Nishant Sindhu Gurjapneet Singh Yudhvir Singh Ravi Bishnoi Abhishek Porel WK Priyansh Arya and Simarjeet SinghIndia A squad for 2nd and 3rd oneday games against Australia A Tilak Varma Captain Rajat Patidar VC Abhishek Sharma Prabhsimran Singh WK Riyan Parag Ayush Badoni Suryansh Shedge Vipraj Nigam Nishant Sindhu Gurjapneet Singh Yudhvir Singh Ravi Bishnoi Abhishek Porel WK Harshit Rana Arshdeep Singh IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/patidar-and-tilak-named-captains-for-india-a-50-over-games-against-australia-a-638531.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/saqib-mahmood-ruled-out-of-ireland-t20is-currie-named-replacement-638533.html London Sep 14 England seamer Saqib Mahmood has been sidelined with a knee injury and will miss both the upcoming T20I series against Ireland next week and the whiteball tour of New Zealand in October His spot in the Ireland squad has been handed to Hampshire and Scotland fast bowler Scott Currie Mahmood featured in the second ODI against South Africa at Lords earlier this month but went wicketless in Englands narrow fiverun defeat He did not play in either of the opening two T20Is in the ongoing series The England and Wales Cricket Board ECB confirmed that the pacer will undergo minor surgery on his knee to fix the issue It marks another frustrating setback for Mahmood who had previously missed nearly two years due to back stress fractures although he had shown encouraging form since returningIn the past year Mahmood impressed with nine wickets at 1055 during Englands T20I series in the Caribbean and played a key role in the 30 ODI sweep of the same opponents in June Most recently he was part of the Oval Invincibles third consecutive Hundred title taking the final wicket in the tournament decider against Trent RocketsCurries selection comes at the age of 24 less than a day after he appeared at T20 Finals Day for Hampshire He picked up two wickets each in the semifinal win over Northamptonshire and the final defeat to Somerset though his dropped catch reprieving Sean Dickson proved costly in the latterCurrie has previously played three ODIs for Scotland in the World Cricket League Division 2 in Dubai but with Scotland failing to qualify for this years T20 World Cup his England chance has now opened upEngland will face Ireland in three T20Is at Malahide on September 17 19 and 21 with the squad to be led for the first time by Jacob Bethell in the absence of several senior multiformat players preparing for the Ashes IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/saqib-mahmood-ruled-out-of-ireland-t20is-currie-named-replacement-638533.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/meet-salonee-dangore-from-track-and-field-to-playing-in-the-womens-caribbean-premier-league-638208.html New Delhi Sep 13 Securing a spot in an overseas T20 league is a rare feat for an uncapped player particularly for someone whos yet to feature in their own countrys premier franchise T20 competition When such selections happen they highlight a players exceptional potential and mark a significant leap in their professional trajectory Salonee Dangores ongoing debut stint in the ongoing Womens Caribbean Premier League WCPL has been just thatThe littleknown legspinner being the third player from India to play the WCPL this year after Shreyanka Patil and Shikha Pandey brought a lot of attention and intrigue in equal measure Though Salonee is yet to register herself in wickettaking charts for the Trinbago Knight Riders shes relishing the chance of being in the Caribbean and knowing more about itIts going really well Im feeling really good here Honestly I was a little nervous But I converted it into excitement and it felt really good as soon as I went to the Caribbean Now its going really well We talk a lot with local Caribbean players We get to know their stories culture and it feels really good said Salonee in a conversation with IANS facilitated by FanCode the official broadcaster of the WCPLShes also found good guidance from team mentor legendary India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami and being in TKRs playing eleven with Shikha and Jess Jonassen the players she closely observed as a net bowler stint with Delhi Capitals in the Womens Premier League WPLJhulan di is also here and gives us a lot of inputs whenever we have practice sessions Her experiences and Shikha dis experience has helped a lot It feels amazingly good to be playing alongside them In 2 years for DC as a net bowler I had a lot of interactions with Shikha and JessNow Im playing with them in the same eleven so it feels really good They take care of me and we talk a lot about cricket so it feels really good The learnings I took from DC was in tactical parts and their work ethics and seeing the things that make them legends of the games I got to see and learn a lot from that stintWhen there were games in WPL we used to sit in the room and discuss about the matches like if I was playing how I could have done things in this or that way Same thing happened when I played my first match hereAfter a game was over they gave me inputs on what I could have done and the things I can work on So I applied all of that in the nets and that played a very important role in my time around them she elaboratedThe importance of power hitting in T20s during WPL gave Salonee a realisation about working hard on her batting skills I started working on that and I have come here so I want to bring the impact of my power hitting skills to the teamIn Guyana where the pitches are expected to be slow and turning Dangore sees an opportunity to make a mark That favours my bowling style I have also thought that I want to be amongst the top wicket takers and somehow help my team to win the title she saidGrowing up in Indore Salonee was immersed in athletics competing in the 100m and 200m sprints and long jump Her father works as a Telecom District Manager with BSNL while her mother Vibha who had a passion for basketball played a pivotal role in her sporting journey as her won sporting ambitions never took offUntil 2015 Salonee had little interest in cricket and did not even know what legspin was till her mothers coach Jose Chacko a Sports and Youth Welfare Officer in Bhopal suggested that she might find better prospects in cricket than athletics At 16 Salonee made the switch from athletics to cricket thus paving the way for a remarkable journeyMy mothers coach said she is very active and if you put her in cricket she will pick up the game quickly So my mom thought lets switch her to cricket and so thats how it started she recallsWhen Salonee got the call for WCPL selection it came as pleasant surprise to her family Everyone was very happy because there was no hope and this opportunity came out of nowhere My mother was very happy and a little emotional on hearing this recalls SaloneeShe was first enrolled at academy of former Ranji Trophy player Sunil Lahore who spotted her potential to be a legspinner instead of a medium pacer Further refining of her bowling came at the Ramesh Bhatia Cricket Foundation RBCF under coaches Sanjay Choubey and Himanshu VairagiIn the beginning I wanted to become a medium pacer But my coach told me to become a leg spinner Then I joined RBCF academy and worked hard on my legspin and thats how it startedIn the beginning Salonee used to watch the legendary Shane Warnes videos in slow motion so that she could copy his action But Salonee considers herself very fortunate on getting guidance from former India spinner Narendra Hirwani for the last three yearsI first met him three years ago because I used to play at MPCA where he had come as a spin coach So he saw my bowling and thats how we interacted He has not only worked on my skills but also worked on my mindset a lot So I can say that I feel more confident while bowling and all these changes have happened because of him she saidIn search of better opportunities after not getting much game time in Madhya Pradesh in U16 U19 and senior levels Salonee moved to Chhattisgarh before the 202425 domestic season though she will be turning out for a new team in the upcoming seasonGetting consistent game time with bat and ball there for Chhattisgarh meant she caught the attention of eagleeyed WPL scouts and was then called upon as a net bowler for DC It wont come as a surprise if the DC net bowling stint was a catalyst to Salonee getting WCPL dealIt has been a very good exposure because when you come to another country and play with top players you get a lot of learnings in terms of how much advancements have happened in the game and how to prepare for matching up to that levelSo it has been a very good experience so far It has been a very good exposure because when you come to another country and play with top players you get a lot of learnings in terms of how much advancements have happened in the game and how to prepare for matching up to that level she saidBefore coming to the Caribbean Salonee had wise words of advice from Hirwani He said You need to play fearless cricket and we dont want to prove anything You are already there Just express yourself freely while playing and enjoyWhile Salonee is itching to get herself registered in WCPL wickettakers list she draws a lot of inspiration from Shreyanka Back in 2023 Shreyanka was uncapped when signed by Guyana Amazon Warriors for WCPL and became the leading wickettaker with nine wickets in five gamesFrom there she became the leading wickettaker in RCBs WPL 2024 win and played for India in both whiteball formats Yes I saw her matches at that time She hadnt represented India by then and because of her WCPL performance she represented India So to a very large extent even I have some similar expectations So this WCPL is a stepping stone towards my ultimate dream concluded Salonee IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/meet-salonee-dangore-from-track-and-field-to-playing-in-the-womens-caribbean-premier-league-638208.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-india-are-a-significant-challenge-to-everybody-says-lanning-638262.html New Delhi Sep 13 Ahead of the Womens ODI World Cup Australia great Meg Lanning pointed out that hosts India could prove to be one of the strongest contenders in the upcoming edition that commences on September 30 I know Australia has dominated a lot of it but its certainly not a foregone conclusion Lanning said speaking to ICC DigitalId still love Australia to win obviously but I think India are the main competitors I think India are a significant challenge to everybodyTalentwise theyre as good as anyone and I think they are really starting to understand how to win which probably has been something for them to work on and I think theyre doing that really nicelyLanning captained Australia during the 2017 World Cup semifinal where they were edged out by a determined Indian side that later came close to claiming their firstever title before falling to England in a tense final at LordsHaving secured five World Cup titles as captain including four ICC Womens T20 World Cups and the 2022 ODI championship Lanning brings unmatched insight into what it takes to lead with composure and deliver in the most pressurefilled moments of elite tournamentsThey India are well led by Harmanpreet Kaur and there are really good players who have got some good experience now So I expect them to do well Lanning addedAnd if they put it together and play well I dont think anyone can actually get close to them They are very goodBesides the hosts Lanning believed several other teams have the potential to step up during the marquee tournament and deliver unexpected performancesSo youve got England who are always strong Lanning noted South Africa who have done pretty well at recent World Cups they seem to be able to get it together when its importantAnd then you can never write off New Zealand too They showed in that T20 World Cup 2024 recently that if you time your run really nicely then you never know what can happen So thats the beauty of the game theres some really good competitive sides out thereAustralia the defending champions will kick off their 2025 World Cup campaign against regional rivals New Zealand on October 1 in Indore while the host India will face Sri Lanka in the tournament opener on September 30 in Guwahati IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-world-cup-india-are-a-significant-challenge-to-everybody-says-lanning-638262.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ind-v-pak-asia-cup-when-and-where-to-watch-sundays-mega-encounter-638283.html New Delhi Sep 13 India and Pakistan are set to renew their rivalry when they clash in a Group A fixture of the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday Both teams come into the highvoltage encounter after comfortable wins over the UAE and Oman but their journeys since the last World Cup have followed different trajectories Pakistan have endured a turbulent period struggling to find consistency and forge a clear identity as a team Their batting has often looked brittle while their bowling once their strongest suit has lacked the same sharpness In contrast India have grown into a formidable force boasting a lethal combination of inform batters and a bowling attack widely regarded as the best in the worldGiven their balance and depth India will once again enter the contest as favourites Yet with the weight of history and rivalry Pakistan remain capable of springing a surpriseIn the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack many fans and former cricketers have voiced strong anger towards Pakistan with some even questioning whether the match should go aheadHowever the Indian government gave clearance for the muchanticipated game allowing the country to play against Pakistan in international and multilateral events but cant engage in bilateral sports events in each others countryDespite getting the official nod there is not much hype for the weekends clash as tickets were available online on Saturday a day before the match which is not the case for matches between the nemesisLive Streaming detailsThe match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on the SonyLIV app and website in IndiaSquadsIndia Suryakumar Yadav c Shubman Gill Abhishek Sharma Tilak Varma Hardik Pandya Shivam Dube Axar Patel Jitesh Sharma Jasprit Bumrah Arshdeep Singh Varun Chakaravarthy Kuldeep Yadav Sanju Samson Harshit Rana Rinku SinghPakistan Salman Agha c Abrar Ahmed Faheem Ashraf Fakhar Zaman Haris Rauf Hasan Ali Hasan Nawaz Hussain Talat Khushdil Shah Mohammad Haris wk Mohammad Nawaz Sahibzada Farhan Saim Ayub Salman Mirza Shaheen Afridi Sufiyan Muqeem Mohammad Wasim Jr IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ind-v-pak-asia-cup-when-and-where-to-watch-sundays-mega-encounter-638283.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jalaj-saxena-joins-maharashtra-ahead-of-202526-domestic-season-638298.html Pune Sep 13 Veteran offspin bowling allrounder Jalaj Saxena has joined Maharashtra ahead of the 202526 domestic cricket season Saxena had recently ended his nineyearlong stint with Kerala in domestic cricket Saxena was presented with his Maharashtra team jersey in the presence of Maharashtra Cricket Association MCA President Rohit Pawar Director of Cricket Shaun Williams and CEO Ajinkya JoshiSaxena is one of Indias most accomplished and versatile allrounders in domestic cricket scoring more than 9000 runs and picking over 600 wickets reflecting his exceptional allround capabilities It is a matter of great pride for me to join the Maharashtra cricket team Maharashtra cricket has a rich legacy and I am fully prepared to contribute my best for the team It is an honor to play alongside players like Ruturaj Gaikwad Prithvi Shaw and Ankit Bawne as well as many talented newcomersThe President and entire committee of the Maharashtra Cricket Association have been extremely supportive and are taking every possible step to strengthen Maharashtra cricket The Maharashtra Premier League is an excellent platform that helps upcoming players showcase their talent I sincerely thank the Maharashtra Cricket Association for this opportunity Sexena said in a statement on SaturdayNotably Saxena has amassed over 6000 runs and claimed more than 400 wickets in the Ranji Trophy making him the first and only player in its history to achieve such a comprehensive featHaving a seasoned and performanceproven player like Saxena join the Maharashtra squad is extremely exciting His allaround abilities coupled with his experience and leadership will be invaluable for both the team and young cricketers seeking guidance Jalaj Saxena is certainly a key prospect for Maharashtra this season added WilliamsMCA also said Saxenas deep understanding of the game tactical acumen ability to perform under pressure and willingness to mentor younger players make him an invaluable asset to the squadJalaj Saxena is an immensely talented and experienced cricketer whose achievements in the Ranji Trophy and domestic cricket are truly exceptionalHe stands among Indias best allrounders His vast experience will greatly benefit the younger players in the Maharashtra team and his inclusion strengthens the team significantlyOn behalf of the Maharashtra Cricket Association I warmly welcome him to the Maharashtra squad and wish him a bright future We are confident that his presence will enhance the teams performance in the seasons ahead said Pawar IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jalaj-saxena-joins-maharashtra-ahead-of-202526-domestic-season-638298.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bronco-test-will-help-evaluate-our-athletes-accurately-says-former-india-physio-gloster-638335.html New Delhi Sep 13 John Gloster the former physio of the Indian cricket team has lauded the move to introduce the highintensity Bronco Test for assessing players in the mens side adding that it will help in accurately evaluating athletes Recently the BCCI had posted a video on their social media accounts where current SampC coach Adrian le Roux explained how it would benefit players in the current setup I love it I think its a really good test I think its a great test As I said Ive used it at Rajasthan Royals for many years to not just test our athletes but also train them Because if you look at where cricket is now its a speedbased powerbased sport That is one of the tests that helps us to evaluate our athletes accurately through that testing mechanism said Gloster in a conversation with IANS on the sidelines of the PlayCom 2025 summit on SaturdayWhile highlighting that cricket can benefit from taking learnings from other sports Gloster the current head physio of Rajasthan Royals RR in the IPL revealed that he has used the Bronco Test in evaluating players in the tenteam T20 competitionYou will have all heard recently about the Bronco Test that theyre starting to use in the BCCI something weve used for a long time in IPL But again thats taken from another sport because we think its going to benefit our sport of cricket he addedGloster who served as physio of Indias national team in the early 2000s believes technology has the power to be a great friend in injury management especially with cricket now becoming a sport being played throughout the yearTechnology is a huge player for us particularly in the world of cricket where I do use it for load monitoring management athlete management systems and data tracking Were tracking through wearables Were tracking insights into the athletes themselves from heart rate variability to sleepSo for us its all about having more insight The more I know about you the more I can help you So technology underpins pretty much everything we do now in elite sport Without that we dont have insight India is one of the leading tech nations So Im proud to say that weve managed to bring that into sport and were starting to use it more and more efficientlyI think technology is now going to become a very good friend in this space to monitor load to forces health wellness and recovery So were becoming a lot better at recovery Were seeing that almost as a secret sauce now in terms of performanceSo unpacking the recovery space a lot more has become a real focus for us in not just cricket but in all sports So one needs to be open to technology and the other be open to looking at other sports that can help us on our journey going forward to develop cricket and bring it into the performance space in this country he elaboratedGloster also feels that the sports science and injury management scenario in India has been hugely evolving Rapidly progressing thankfully Certainly when I first came here 21 years ago it was a very different scene Underappreciated underacknowledged and resourcewise very thin on the groundWhereas now were starting to see more and more people particularly in my profession sports physio sports science sports medicine now starting to build out the ecosystem of support for our athletes and the general community also in IndiaSo thankfully for us we now are in a position where we can say that we do not yet have a robust system to support but were getting there Weve got a long way to go but the journey has startedHe signed off by talking about his work with Indias noncricket sportspersons especially working with 11 athletes in the runup to the Tokyo Olympics Its become my big passion now Its at two ends of the sporting pyramid Obviously Im very passionate about the sports education space and getting more kids into the sports education system through our PE structure in schoolsThen obviously at the pointy end of the pyramid with our Olympic athletes and Paralympians and through my relationship with Go Sports Foundation Ive been able to work with some of the best athletes in the world outside of cricketIt gives me enormous pleasure to see these athletes whove come through a system generally without a lot of support but still made their way to the top So I see that being really exciting because the more and more we can support these athletes were going to get a lot more coming out onto national and international podiums for us IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bronco-test-will-help-evaluate-our-athletes-accurately-says-former-india-physio-gloster-638335.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 19:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-player-draft-completes-squads-for-uttarakhand-premier-league-638344.html Dehradun Sep 13 The player draft for the 2025 Womens Uttarakhand Premier League was conducted on Saturday morning in Dehradun assembling competitive squads for the four participating teams Haridwar Storm Mussoorie Thunders Pithoragarh Hurricanes and Tehri Queens Each franchise completed its roster by securing talent across five player categories Icon Player Category A Category B Category C and Uncapped Players With the draft now concluded teams will kickstart their preparation to take part in the Womens UPL which will commence on September 23The day started with Tehri Queens getting the first pick after a pick order was conducted on Friday evening to determine the order of the player draft Neelam Bhardwaj who became the youngest womens player to score a List A double century in 2024 was picked by Tehri Queens Mussoorie Thunders were the second team to pick their Icon Player and went with wicketkeeperbatter Kanchan Parihar who hails from Haldwani Haridwar Storms pick of fellow wicketkeeperbatter Sweta Verma as their Icon Player meant that Pithoragarh Hurricanes were automatically allotted Mansi Joshi as their marquee playerTeams then proceeded to assemble the rest of their squads following the Pick Order and getting a maximum of 2 minutes to pick one player in a particular round In total 16 rounds were completed including the Icon Player round which enabled teams to form squads of 16 players each who belong to the Senior Under23 Under19 and Uncapped categories ensuring representation across different age groupsSquadsHaridwar Storm Sweta Verma Icon Player Jyoti Giri Kanak Tapraniya Safina S Ritika Supyal Divya Bohra Dipika Chand Kalpana Verma Ankita Shah Tanisha Khatri Garima Bisht Tamanna Harshita Pant Rose Maanvi Jamiwal Tanvi NautiyalMussoorie Thunders Kanchan Parihar Icon Player Amisha Bahukhandi Neelam Bisht Dimpal Kandari Reena Jindal Tara Bisht Shagun Chaudhary Gayatri Arya Pramila Rawat Siddhi Pandey Bhoomi Umar Bhoomika Jalal Richa Singh Aadhya Aggarwal Vaishnavi Thapliyal Sidra FarooqhiPithoragarh Hurricanes Mansi Joshi Icon Player Muskan Kumari Anjali Goswami Manisha Kuanwar Muskan Khan Gunjan Bhandari Nandini Kaushik Karuna Shety Vaishali Tulera Rudra Sharma Anannya Mehra Ridhima Shety Isha Navya Chauhan Isha PriyaTehri Queens Neelam Bhardwaj Icon Player Preeti Bhandari Megha Saini Minakshi Joshi Nisha Mishra Ankita Bisht Kanika Negi Aarti Bhandari Sakshi Joshi Vedika Tiwari Yashika Baunthiyal Dhriti Anand Sehaj Kaur Sabhya Jasmine Kaur Kamya GaurWith squads now in place the stage is set for a competitive and highquality tournament which starts at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun from September 23 All teams have shown strong intent in the draft and the league promises an exciting season ahead for players and fans alike enabling the development of the womens cricketing ecosystem in Uttarakhand IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/womens-player-draft-completes-squads-for-uttarakhand-premier-league-638344.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 20:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/start-planning-beyond-active-sports-life-kapil-devs-advice-to-young-athletes-638376.html New Delhi Sep 13 Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev on Saturday said that all athletes must try to focus on other avenues while continuing their sporting journeys to prepare themselves for the future Addressing the panel titled Leadership amp Life Beyond the Pitch at PlayCom 2025 Business of Sports Summit at Bharat Mandapam New Delhi the 1983 Mens ODI World Cupwinning captain also added that all athletes should continue to learn from everyone in the dressing room and beyondOnes cricket life or any sports life usually gets over between 30 and 40 But beyond that you still have another 40 years of life So how does a sportsman plan beyond his active sports life That is the most important thing in my opinion Kapil Dev saidWhen you are a star everything is in front of you But you will not know what to do when your time is over Thats why I say to every sportsman try to move on in life and plan for the future If you stay there then your growth will end he further addedDev recalled advice given to him earlier in his playing days by one of his seniorsA very simple thing somebody said to me when I started playing cricket Kapil you know if you want to be successful in life keep your eyes and ears open while sleeping also This is what we must remember Your job today as a player is to see what your captain is doing right or wrong One day you may be the captain So take the good point from your captain and leave the bad point he saidBut keep your eyes and ears open So when you are playing cricket or any other sport make a friend Whatever sponsors you meet dont just make money from them Dont look to extract juice from them Be friends They can help you throughout your life he further advisedKapil further stressed that athletes should not take differences of opinion on the field personally and voice their opinions for the improvement of the teamOn the ground or in a cricket team or even in the corporate world you can have a different opinion That is very good for the game But a difference of opinion does not mean you do not like the other person It is most important to understand he saidMy style was not like Sunil Gavaskars He was different I was different He started his game during a different era I started in a different era So our thought processes were different Any discussions we had were not a fight Today also if Gavaskar comes after 40 years Ill give my chair I respect him as the senior And I think he was one of the finest cricketers we played with he signed off IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/start-planning-beyond-active-sports-life-kapil-devs-advice-to-young-athletes-638376.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/world-boxing-cships-2025-nupur-and-jasmine-enter-final-with-convincing-wins--638163.html Liverpool Sep 13 Nupur and Jasmine entered the finals of World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool on Friday Jaismine 57kg won 50 against Venezuelas Omailyn Carolina Alcala Segovia to become the first Indian to reach the final as Nupur 80kg defeated Turkeys Duztas Seyma 50 to book her spot in the last round Nupur and Duztas had also facedoff in the semifinals of the World Boxing Cup Astana with the Indian winning that bout 50Earlier World Boxing Cup Astana silver medallist Minakshi once again came up with a clinical performance to defeat youngster Alice Pumphrey of England in the womens 48kg quarterfinalsThe 24yearold from Rohtak in Haryana used her long reach to dominated Pumphrey from the very first round and deserved the 50 verdict as she joined the likes of Nupur womens 80kg Jaismine Lamboria womens 57kg and Pooja Rani womens 80kg in the semifinals of the prestigious tournament thereby ensuring a podium finishIndia has fielded a 20member contingent at the inaugural World Championships being held under the aegis of the World Boxing a recently formed international governing body for boxingIn the mens 50kg category Jadumani Singh Mandengbam needed to beat former world champion and twotime Asian champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay of Kazakhstan in the quarterfinals The 21yearold Indian playing in his first world championships took the fight to his muchexperienced opponent but could not avoid a 04 loss IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/world-boxing-cships-2025-nupur-and-jasmine-enter-final-with-convincing-wins--638163.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 01:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-bhutia-calls-for-fair-play-across-sports-as-indiapakistan-clash-nears-637961.html Kolkata Sep 11 With the IndiaPakistan showdown looming large at the Asia Cup 2025 anticipation is at its peak as the two archrivals prepare to face off on Sunday in Abu Dhabi Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia weighed in on the wider debate around government decisions in sport calling for fairness across disciplines India the defending champions after their 2023 triumph began their campaign in style with a thumping ninewicket win over UAE while Pakistan will open against Oman before locking horns with IndiaIndias participation in this tournament follows the Union Sports Ministrys policy which allows matches against Pakistan in international and multilateral events but not in bilateral sports events in each others country The regulation means that while Asia Cup fixtures are permitted standalone series remain off the tableI think its a decision of the government I have nothing to say I think its a decision of the government If they say they have to play theyll play If they dont want to play they dont play Bhutia saidHowever he was clear in urging consistency But I only request the government that the decision has to be for all the sports It should not be only for a selective sport It has to be for all the sports Whatever decision government takes for the betterment of the country it should include all the sport not just particular sport he addedAway from cricket Bhutia is also set to play a central role in another landmark event later this year The Sikkimese Sniper will be present at the 10th edition of the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata on December 21 a World Athletics Gold Label race that will showcase elite Indian and international runners alongside thousands of amateurs on Kolkatas iconic Red RoadCalling it a milestone Bhutia said I think its a very special 10th edition this time Im very honored to be part of it and hopefully I think Kolkata and Bengal would always you know would come forward and participate and run for joy run for unity and run for your health Im sure this edition is going to be as successful as any other edition that has happenedHe will be joined by Bengali cinema star Srabanti Chatterjee who will inspire citizens to embrace active living through the race IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-bhutia-calls-for-fair-play-across-sports-as-indiapakistan-clash-nears-637961.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/in-the-next-23-weeks-we-will-get-to-know-team-indias-new-lead-sponsor-dhumal-638031.html New Delhi Sep 12 IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal has revealed that the identity of the new lead sponsor of the Indian team will be known in the next twothree weeks The search for Indias new lead jersey sponsor began after its deal with Dream11 ended due to the passing of Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025I think what is done is done on Dream 11s exit I would not like to talk about that But we have started the ball rolling as far as the next sponsor is concerned I am sure within 23 weeks we will get to know that Dhumal told reporters on Friday on the sidelines of PlayCom 2025 summitApart from the lead sponsor search a new set of BCCI officebearers will be elected at its AGM to be held in the boards headquarters in Mumbai on September 28 For sure we have the nomination starting in a weeks time So we will get to know We will have a better picture as to who is going to be the next BCCI chief added DhumalHe also extended his best wishes to the Suryakumar Yadavled side ahead of its 2025 Mens T20 Asia Cup clash against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday I would like to wish the very best to the Indian team I think the government has clarified its positionWhen it comes to bilaterals we are not going to play against Pakistan But when you have such ACC or ICC trophy events we will have to participate in that So we will go by what the government advises us to do he saidThe success of the Indian Premier League IPL has served as a blueprint for other sports in the country to develop thriving franchisebased competitions and Dhumal stated the tenteam league has become successful due to the past administrators vision and a grand pool of talented playersI havent made it successful It is the BCCI who has done an amazing job over the years Everybody thinks that IPL got started in 2008 No it started much before that It was forward integration for the pool of players that BCCI has created over the years to have that pool of players and get going with the tournamentThe quality of IPL is because of the competitiveness that you have in each and every game Every ball is an event So I would like to thank all the administrators of the past who have led the BCCI and helped us create this kind of pool of players who are there to deliver their best in each of the gamesStarting from Brendon McCullum in the first match and the kind of innings that he had In the last season you had somebody like Vaibhav Suryavanshi at the age of 14 who is getting his first opportunity in the IPL and hitting his first ball for sixSo that is what defines IPL and keeps it in a different league Like I said here also we should not focus on starting the league Start producing quality sportsmen and leagues will follow he elaboratedIPLs rise has also significantly expanded the Indian teams talent pool thus giving selectors a wealth of options to choose from across all three formats Dhumal described the abundance of quality players in India as a good headache for the Ajit Agarkarled selection committee especially when selecting squads for bilateral series and major tournamentsThat is a good problem to have Sports is one discipline wherein you are prone to many injuries In case somebody is not there to represent you will have next one coming and taking you up Remember that Gabba Test We were playing with C team but still we beat them upIt was not possible to think a few years back But we should be proud of the fact that we have this talented pool of players who are ready to give their best In case we are not able to send our A team maybe we can send our B team Dhumal concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/in-the-next-23-weeks-we-will-get-to-know-team-indias-new-lead-sponsor-dhumal-638031.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ashu-took-advantage-of-shadlouis-lack-of-form-rishank-on-gujarat-giants-loss-to-dabang-delhi-638033.html Vizag Sep 12 Former Pro Kabaddi League player Rishank Devadiga highlighted the competition between Gujarat Giants captain Mohammadreza Shadloui amp Dabang Delhis skipper Ashu Malik in Delhis 3828 win over Giants saying Ashu took advantage of Shadlouis lack of form to play against him with confidence Ashu led the charge with 14 points while Fazel Atrachalis High Five anchored the defence as Dabang Delhi continued their unbeaten start to the seasonThe dominance shown in tackles from Dabang Delhi with 13 points was instrumental in sealing this match At the same time Ashu Malik was exceptional He took advantage of Shadlouis lack of form and played against him with confidence This was clearly visible as Ashu delivered a 70 per cent strike rate in raiding earning 14 raid pointsHe looked unstoppablean agent on a mission leading from the front as captain to keep his team strong on the points table Earlier Ashu and Shadloui used to have a difference of one point but yesterday Ashu dominated taking a clear lead of four over Shadloui It was a fascinating contest to witness Rishank said on JioHotstarGujarat have so far played five games and managed to register win in just one With the Vizag leg concluded Giants now turned their focus to the Jaipur leg where they play three matchesGujarat has one major concerntheir defense Raiders like Parteek Dahiya and Rakesh are earning points but if the team wants to win the defense has to step up Especially Shadloui who needs to anchor that unit If Gujarat improves its defense they can perform far better in the upcoming matches he addedIn another match U Mumba sealed an edgeofthe seat win over Patna Pirates despite raider Ayan Lohchabs 21 pointsLohchab scripted history to become the first player to record successive 20point games in PKL history but was left heartbroken as a costly unforced error in the dying seconds tilted the game away from his sideFor U Mumba Amirmohammad Zafardanesh starred with a Super 10 while Anil made vital contributions in what turned out to be a highscoring nightU Mumbas dominance was evident throughout the match Patna Pirates also fought hard but the biggest lesson for Ayan Lohchab is to avoid unnecessary selfouts In a crucial super tackle situation his selfout proved costlyotherwise he might have sealed the win for Patna PiratesPlaying well throughout but making mistakes at the end can cost the team dearly While Patna made a strong comeback it was a disappointment for them because U Mumba emerged victorious Rishank said IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ashu-took-advantage-of-shadlouis-lack-of-form-rishank-on-gujarat-giants-loss-to-dabang-delhi-638033.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-kapil-dev-backs-india-to-win-against-pakistan-in-dubai-638113.html New Delhi Sep 12 Former India captain Kapil Dev has backed the Men in Blue to come out triumphant against archrivals Pakistan in their muchanticipated clash in the Asia Cup on Sunday The Suryakumar Yadavled side started their campaign with a stunning ninewicket win over the UAE on Wednesday and will lock horns with the Men in Green at Dubai International Stadium on the weekendThe Indian team will play and win the match this is what I desire The way they are playing they will win Kapil Dev told reporters here in an event when asked about the blockbuster Sundays clashFor the first time India will head into a major multination tournament without the veteran duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli who retired from T20Is last year For the unversed this years continental tournament is being played in T20 format to prepare for next years T20 World Cup in India and Sri LankaReacting to it the legendary allrounder acknowledged the duos contribution to Indian cricket and urged the youngster to fill the void left after their retirementsThey played well during their time and now the next generation has to prove There should not be talk about individuals but the Indian team Representing India is much more important than who is the captain or not he added while expressing restraint in picking out any individual standout player of the Men in BlueOn Thursday Kapil Dev requested people to avoid making it a big issue stating that government will do its job and the players should do theirsJust go and win Those whose job is to play should just focus on playing theres no need to say anything else Dont make this a big issue The government will do its job and the players should do theirs The team is very good and has secured an impressive victory We hope they bring the trophy home he had saidIndia are the defending champions of the tournament after winning the ODI edition of the continental tournament in 2023 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-kapil-dev-backs-india-to-win-against-pakistan-in-dubai-638113.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/washington-sundar-joins-hampshire-for-final-two-county-championship-rounds-637889.html Southampton Sep 11 Indias offspin bowling allrounder Washington Sundar has signed up with Hampshire for the final two rounds of the ongoing County Championship season the club announced on Thursday As per the deal Sundar will turn out for Hampshire in their meetings against Somerset at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton from September 1518 and against reigning champions Surrey at the Utilita Bowl from September 2427Sundar was part of Indias Test squad during the thrilling drawn 22 series against England earlier this year He amassed 284 runs at an average of 47 including hitting a maiden Test century at Old Trafford that helped India to draw the matchWere delighted to bring Washington to the club for the County Championship He had an excellent series against England this summer and hell play a key role with two big games coming up against Somerset and Surrey said Giles White Hampshires Director of CricketSundar 25 has turned out in 40 firstclass games including 13 Tests scoring more than 1800 runs at an average of 34 With the ball he has picked up 91 wickets at an average of 28 with his best innings figures coming in the form of 759 against New Zealand in Pune last yearThe stint with Hampshire marks Sundars return to county cricket after three years The allrounder previously represented Lancashire in 2022 and made an instant impact by taking a fivewicket haul on debut against Northamptonshire in the County ChampionshipOther prominent Indians who have featured in the UK domestic cricket season this year are Khaleel Ahmed Essex Tilak Varma Hampshire Yuzvendra Chahal Northamptonshire Ishan Kishan Nottinghamshire and R Sai Kishore Surrey Mayank Agarwal is currently on a threematch deal with Yorkshire while Jaydev Unadkat is turning out for Sussex IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/washington-sundar-joins-hampshire-for-final-two-county-championship-rounds-637889.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/india-name-squad-for-first-ever-womens-t20-wc-for-blind-637892.html New Delhi Sep 11 After a nationwide talent hunt of 56 players followed by rigorous training and selection camps India announced a 16 member squad for the firstever Womens T20 World Cup for the Blind  The tournament scheduled from November 1125 comprises 21 league matches and two semifinals followed by the final It will feature Australia England India Nepal Pakistan Sri Lanka and the USA Matches will be played in New Delhi and Bengaluru Kathmandu was originally identified as the third host city with fixtures involving Pakistan scheduled there however due to the current situation in Nepal an alternate venue is being considered The Cricket Association for the Blind in India CABI the cricketing arm of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled is the organiser of this landmark World Cup reflecting Indias leadership in creating equitable platforms for athletes with disabilities especially women Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar chairman of CABI said This World Cup is more than just a tournament it is a celebration of courage skill and inclusion Hosting it in India is a matter of pride and I am confident our girls will rise to the occasion inspire millions and make the nation proud Earlier the Indian womens visually impaired team scripted history by winning gold at the 2023 IBSA World Games where cricket for the blind made its debut India defeated Australia in the finals marking a glorious chapter in womens blind cricket SquadB1 Category Simu Das Delhi P Karuna Kumari Andhra Pradesh Anu Kumari Bihar Jamuna Rani Tudu Odisha Kavya V Karnataka B2 Category Anekha Devi Delhi Basanti Hansdah Odisha Simranjeet Kour Rajasthan Sunita Sarathe Madhya Pradesh Parbati Marndi Odisha B3 Category Deepika T C Karnataka Captain Phula Soren Odisha Ganga S Kadam Maharashtra Vice Captain Kavya N R Karnataka Sushma Patel Madhya Pradesh Durga Yevle Madhya Pradesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/india-name-squad-for-first-ever-womens-t20-wc-for-blind-637892.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/big-price-tag-is-a-reward-for-his-past-performances-and-potential-klaasen-on-brevis-637894.html Johannesburg Sep 11 Durbans Super Giants star Heinrich Klaasen has urged youngster Dewald Brevis to view his hefty SA20 auction price as recognition of his past achievements and potential rather than added pressure reminding him that the value reflects the performances work ethic and talent he has already shown Brevis was picked up for R 165 million USD 945000 approx by Pretoria Capitals PC at the auction on Tuesday night He also became the second player to break the R 10 million mark 12 minutes after South Africas T20I captain and twotime titlewinning captain at Sunrisers Eastern Cape SEC Aiden Markram sold for R 14 million to Durbans Super Giants DSGIts important for Brevis to remember that the price tag hes earned is because of what hes already achieved not what he still has to do In this game you can train as hard as you want and still get out first ball thats just part of the job The price reflects his past performances his work ethic and the many boxes hes ticked along the way all of which give him the best chance to succeed Over the next three years I dont see his team releasing him so this period is about building towards the next auction and showing what more he can bring But ultimately that big price tag is a reward for his past performances and the potential everyone knows he has Klaasen told JioHotstarReflecting on three seasons of SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith highlighted the leagues evolution and growing global presenceIn terms of delivery performance competitive cricket and viewership I believe weve made real progress towards being among the top franchise leagues outside India At various points during the auction we were even trending in India which was exciting to see The SA20 has created a strong platform for South African players giving many of them global exposure not just those representing the national teamThats something I find particularly rewarding Another major achievement is how SA20 has helped revive cricket in South Africa Were seeing fans come back to the stadiums in big numbers and especially in Season 3 theres been a surge of new audiences attending games For me thats one of the most significant successes growing the game in this country by bringing in more people to enjoy cricket live in stadiums and on television To be globally successful a league must first be successful at home and the incredible support weve received across South Africa has been vital to that journeyPretoria Capitals head coach Sourav Ganguly drew parallels between SA20s role in South African cricket and the impact the IPL has had in India while sharing his thoughts on securing BrevisAs youve seen in the IPL domestic players hold immense value and its the same across world cricket including here in South Africa It was expected that players like Aiden Markram and Dewald Brevis would attract big bids given their availability and the number of retentions Brevis is an exciting talent his game has improved we saw that against Australia in the recent series In auctions though money isnt always a reflection of a players quality it comes down to supply and demand Were delighted to have Brevis with usThe Centurion offers a good wicket and Im sure he will enjoy playing there Theres also a lot of talent coming out of that region which I wasnt fully aware of before this auction Weve received excellent feedback about Brevis from both the MI setup and the South African team Hes young and someone were looking at as a longterm asset just like Connor Esterhuizen and some of the exciting young fast bowlers including a 19yearold Bayanda Majola who is rated very highly These players will only get better with time As a franchise we look at the bigger picture and were very happy to have secured Brevis the former India captain said IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/big-price-tag-is-a-reward-for-his-past-performances-and-potential-klaasen-on-brevis-637894.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/shreyanka-patil-relishing-being-back-in-action-after-11-months-of-run-in-with-injuries-637929.html New Delhi Sep 11 Ahead of Barbados Royals opening match in the Womens Caribbean Premier League WCPL Shreyanka Patil was reduced to tears though this time it was more of relief After 11 months of fighting adversity due to a runin with injuries whose end looked faraway Shreyanka finally returned to competitive cricket in the clash against Guyana Amazon Warriors Her figures read 033 in three overs but the numbers didnt matter as she was back to doing what she loved the most playing cricket and being on the fieldWhat began initially as an expected brief recovery after the 2024 Womens T20 World Cup spiraled into the longest period Shreyanka spent away from the cricket field After the tournament in the UAE where India failed to enter the semifinals Shreyanka developed Grade three shin splints in both legsAfter a few months of rehab and recovery the issue relapsed just as Shreyanka was nearing returntoplay protocols Then came the stress reaction in her wrist and when finally she was fit and fine in the bowlers camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru in June she fractured her thumb in a fielding session on the very first dayShe was initially named in the India A squad for the threematch T20 series in Australia but was later ruled out of the tour Now with her finally back in action Shreyankas voice carried an honesty that comes only after emerging from a long period of uncertainty and a realization that she wasnt alone in navigating the dark phaseI mean I am that bubbly kind of a person who loves to interact with everyone So yes since I was in there for 11 months I made new friends started hanging out with them and began knowing their stories be it cricket or their life So then I realized Okay fine Im just not just alone in thisSo many people are facing different kind of journeys in their own way Theyre just facing so many things just like me So it became like a family in NCA and we just kind of started sharing each others stories It was a lovely environment to be a part of Those people didnt really make me feel lonelyWhenever I felt lonely they were always there for me So it was again a big learning for me in not just being alone and keeping the door shut always I just wanted to explore myself learn something new and come out of my comfort zone said Shreyanka to an IANS query in a virtual interaction facilitated by FanCode the official broadcaster of the WCPLWhen describing the phase of being caught in a loop of injuries Shreyankas voice carried a rare vulnerability and a hint that a part of her was waiting to just talk about it Initially I was fine like okay Im getting better doing well and will be back on the field soon But once I started getting injured again and again I was like whats happening I had that doubt in myself that will I be back on the fieldAfter I fractured my thumb I didnt know what was happening I just went to my room and Im like God what is it I didnt know how to face my parents especially my dad I didnt know what to answer to my coach whos always been there for me I mean he didnt ask anything but I didnt know how to communicate with my close ones I was kind of blank at that time she recalledThoughts that followed in Shreyankas mind were of the kind that athletes rarely speak about publicly I was like how am I going to get out of it Am I going to play cricket I had doubts I was like let me stop playing cricket Why should I play I had these doubtsIm not lying about it But I did have such thoughts of let me stop playing now as I need a long break I want to stop playing cricket Maybe Ill go somewhere out refresh myself and then think about it whether Im going to play or not she saidBefore injuries brought her career to a standstill Shreyankas rise had been swift At 20 she made her Womens Premier League WPL debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB in 2023 Later that year she became the first Indian to feature in the WCPL before earning her India cap in both T20Is and ODIs in DecemberHer bright progress continued in WPL 2024 where she claimed the Purple Cap for finishing as the tournaments leading wickettaker and playing a key role in RCBs maiden title triumph But missing WPL 2025 proved to be the breaking point for ShreyankaShe had visualized defending the championship and manifested the trophy being back in her hands at Brabourne Stadium Instead she found herself watching from the sidelines as RCB took the field without her and failed to qualify for the playoffsWhen Shreyanka heard she wouldnt play WPL 2025 she was on a flight from Bengaluru to Mumbai for an awards function and completely broke down at Jemimah Rodrigues place I was ready to maybe miss one tournament Then they said maybe a little more longer and had to miss another tournamentWhenever they said that I used to break down because missing games is something which I dont like I used to go back to my room cry take out anger and I didnt know how to express my feelings because that was my first time not playing cricket for such a long period Missing out on WPL was a big breakdown for me because I wasnt ready for itDay in and day out after missing out on one or two tournaments I was like Okay now I think WPL is the platform where I have to do well and again win that trophy back When the physios told that Im going to miss out on this year WPL I was like hell no because I really wasnt ready for it It took me a while to come out of that phase about a good one month she saidApart from her family and coach Arjun Dev Shreyanka found support from Jemimah Smriti Mandhana and Arundhati Reddy To distract herself from the monotony of rehab she began painting while dancing provided her solace A guitar gifted by Jemimah on her birthday became another outlet for expression apart from meditation visualization and taking up an online courseMore significantly she began maintaining a diary Every day Shreyanka would jot down points whether upset happy nervous or excited even for the smallest things and of gratitude as well A note in her diary would also be about the experience of watching Wimbledon quietlyThose are the small moments which made me feel happy and thats when I started getting out of that phase Then I was like no matter what now Im not going to miss any tournaments Ive missed a lot of cricket let me get as fit as possible mentally physically and then just be back on the field and just roarWhatever possible I just wanted to tick all the boxes from my end I was like let me get better no matter what I just wanted to fight it through Whatever it takes I just wanted to do it because I badly wanted to be on the field It was like No Shrey you have to You are battling this alone and you have to get through it and I just did it she saidGradually Shreyanka began to embrace the situation and even built camaraderie with fellow cricketers at the CoE Apart from finding support from Renuka Singh Thakur and Pooja Vastrakar who were recuperating from their own injuries Shreyanka derived strength from India mens T20I Suryakumar Yadav who was recuperating from a sports hernia surgeryHes such a lovely person He was there for about one month or so my last rehab bit The conversations we had were amazing We didnt really talk about cricket It was about life because he has also faced a few injuries He just asked me to be patient and always said you just keep doing your thing and everything else will come back to youHe kept motivating me When I was doing my practice session he would encourage me and help me in the gym Someone like Sky coming and talking to us makes a huge differenceInteractions with Riyan Parag and Mayank Yadav also kept Shreyanka going Riyan who was going through a lot and whenever I was feeling low I used to go to such people and just say okay Im not feeling that great today They used to come and talk to meMayank has missed out on a lot of cricket Being a fast bowler its not easy to be back on the field when he had a back injury So again talking to all of these people made me feel much more calmer because I felt I was not alone in all this she saidThe 11month journey gave Shreyanka insights for a lifetime that no coaching manual could provide Shes learnt to read her bodys signals when to push and rest to trust the process and find strength in vulnerability She held no bitterness about not being a part of 2025 Womens ODI World Cup squad a possibility she had already prepared herself for mentallyThe 2025 WCPL represents not just a happy return for Shreyanka but also the rebirth of her cricketing career The purple cap she once claimed here back in 2023 serves as both memory and motivationWhen I got picked by Barbados Royals and Id not played for 11 months I just closed my eyes and I thought of the first year I played and I was like Maybe its just meant to happen Im again starting with WCPL and then go forward with WPL India and stuff like that So Im looking forward and Im just grateful that Im back on the field playing cricket nowShreyankas return to competitive cricket has been a story of going from despair to hope and doubt to determination Each training session diary entry and every conversation during her rehab had small victories that built her way back to being on the fieldNow with the ball in hand and enjoying the feeling of wearing gloves before coming out to bat the tears Shreyanka shed before her first competitive match in 11 months werent just of overwhelming joy They were the tears of a warrior who had stared into the abyss and refused to blink for returning where she truly belongs the cricket field IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/shreyanka-patil-relishing-being-back-in-action-after-11-months-of-run-in-with-injuries-637929.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-not-in-bcci-president-race-his-team-issues-statement-637932.html New Delhi Sep 11 Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has firmly quashed rumours of him being considered for the BCCI presidents role His management company issued a statement on Thursday making it clear that there is no truth to the speculation It has come to our attention that certain reports and rumours have been circulating regarding Mr Sachin Tendulkar being considered or nominated for the position of President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI We wish to categorically state that no such development has taken place We urge all concerned to refrain from giving credence to unfounded speculations read a statement from SRT Sports Management Pvt LtdAmid mounting speculation in the leadup to the BCCIs Annual General Meeting AGM on September 28 where key elections will be held including for the boards president and IPL chairman Tendulkar has categorically distanced himself from the chatterThe presidents role has been vacant since Roger Binny stepped down earlier this month after turning 70 IPL chairman Arun Dhumal meanwhile faces a potential mandatory coolingoff period having completed six consecutive years in administrationDespite these changes most officebearers are expected to continue Current secretary Devajit Saikia who succeeded Jay Shah after Shah assumed the ICC chairmanship is likely to stay on Joint secretary Rohan Gauns Desai and treasurer Prabhtej Bhatia are also tipped to retain their positionsBinny who took over as BCCI president in October 2022 had been anticipated to serve until the AGM His sudden exit created space for speculation about possible successors sparking rumours around several big names including Tendulkar However the batting legends management team has now issued a clear denial putting an end to the buzz and reaffirming that he is not a contender for the top post IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-not-in-bcci-president-race-his-team-issues-statement-637932.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/the-way-cricket-is-loved-in-india-makes-odi-wc-even-more-exciting-and-special-says-luus-637947.html New Delhi Sep 11 With less than 20 days left for the Womens ODI World Cup to begin allrounder Sune Luus feels the way cricket is loved in India makes the upcoming tournament even more exciting and special Very excited I think obviously just playing the World Cup in India the crowds are very exciting just the way they love cricket I think that obviously makes it even more exciting and specialI want to say the home of cricket but we know thats England but its kind of India as well So just very excited for the trip and the journey I think the team is in a very good space and we have a very good team this year Sune was quoted as saying by ICC on ThursdayShe also noted that the challenges South Africa faced during the triseries in Sri Lanka and the series against the West Indies earlier this year helped shape the teams readiness for the marquee eventIts been a very good year I think it started with provincial cricket beginning of February with games trying to nail your game plans and your training to be World Cup specific We obviously headed to Sri Lanka and West Indies for the two series which was very good for us as well just to find our roles and game plans and stuff like thatIts been a very good year of leadup and buildup I think all the girls are in a good space with cricket a good mental space as well And I think just the way were chatting at the moment is also very special to see Everyone is just enjoying cricket which I think is very important So hopefully its a very good World Cup for us she addedSouth Africa have made it to the World Cup semifinals on three occasions in 2000 2017 and 2022 respectively and Sune stressed that the current squad is determined to go a step further and create history this yearOur first goal is obviously to reach that final Weve never done that and we can make history in that regard So thatd be the first goal for us I think you never want to look too far ahead The goal is always to bring the trophy home but theres a lot of steps and processes that happen to get to that So I think were just going to get or take it every game as it comesSouth Africa will kick off their Womens ODI World Cup campaign against England on October 3 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/the-way-cricket-is-loved-in-india-makes-odi-wc-even-more-exciting-and-special-says-luus-637947.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-all-round-afghanistan-crush-hong-kong-by-94-runs-637523.html Abu Dhabi Sep 10 Afghanistan started their Asia Cup campaign with a commanding 94run win over Hong Kong in a Group B encounter at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday It was also the third biggest victory by margins in the T20 edition of the continental tournament The match was marred with a sloppy fielding effort by both sides as eight catches were dropped throughout the clash the jointmost in the mens T20I since 2020Chasing 189 Hong Kong had a turbulent start to their innings as Fazalhaq Farooqi dismissed opener Anshuman Rath on a duck on the second ball of the inningsZeeshan Ali and Nizakat Khan soon followed suit as Afghanistan got total control of the match very early in the innings Kalhan Challu was the fourth batter to be sent back to the pavilion in the powerplay as Hong Kong were reeling at 234 after the six overs Kinchit Shah also failed to prolong his stay at the crease and fell to spinner Noor Ahmad in the 10th overBabar Hayat was the only batter to show some resistance and contributed 39 runs including three fours before being dismissed by Gulbadin Naib In the end Afghanistans bowlers collectively reduced Hong Kong to 949 to start the tournament on a highFor Afghanistan Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib bagged two scalps each while captain Rashid Khan Noor Ahmad and Azmatullah Omarzai got a wicket eachEarlier halfcenturies from Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai guided Afghanistan to 1886 in 20 oversOpting to bat first Afghanistan opener Sediqullah Atal started the teams campaign with a boundary on the first ball of the match He followed it with a backtoback fours off Ayush Shukla to wrap the opening overAtal continued his freeflowing approach in Ateeq Iqbals next over before Rahmanullah Gurbaz struck the Shukla for a maximum just before the pacer dismissed him on the next ball Ibrahim Zadran who came to bat at No 3 had a negligible impact on the scoreboard and was removed by Iqbal in the fourth overTwo early wickets impacted the scoring rate but Atal and Mohammad Nabi stitched a vital partnership in the middle and kept the scoreboard moving as Afghanistan reached 412 at the end of the powerplayNabi took a special liking towards pacer Aizaz Khan and struck him for a four and a six in his first over of the spell In his next over Nabi smashed Khan for two more boundaries as Afghanistan reached 772 at the halfway markSpinner Kinchit Shah finally broke the 51run partnership in the 11th over with Nabi handing a catch to longoff and departing after scoring 33 Gulbadin Naib who struck the Shah for a six over deep midwicket failed to carry the momentum and was dismissed by the spinner in the 13th over to put pressure on Afghanistan Azmatullah Omarzai joined Atal in the middleMeanwhile Atal completed his welldeserved and disciplined halfcentury in 41 balls as Afghanistan reached 1104 after 15 oversIn the death overs Atal and Azmatullah pushed the run rate to the roof as the duo only dealt in boundaries to push the total tawards 200 Atal hit Iqbal for consecutive sixes after Azmatullah opened the over with a boundaryIn the penultimate over of the innings Azmatullah smashed Shukla for three successive maximums and a four to complete his maiden T20I fifty in just 20 balls On the next ball he was dismissed by the pacer to end with the figures of 254 from his four oversAfghanistan only added nine runs in the final over of the innings to finish for 1886 in 20 overs as Atal remained unbeaten on 73 in 52 balls including three sixes and six foursDespite the spirited bowling effort from Hong Kong the sloppy fielding led them down The team dropped multiple catches as Afghanistan reaped the benefit of itFor Hong Kong Kinchit Shah was the pick of the bowlers with 224 in his three oversBrief Scores Afghanistan 1886 in 20 overs Sediqullah Atal 73 Azmatullah Omarzai 53 Mohammad Nabi 33 Kinchit Shah 224 beat Hong Kong 949 in 20 overs Babar Hayat 39 Yasim Murtaza 16 Gulbadin Naib 28 Fazalhaq Farooqi 216 by 94 runs IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-all-round-afghanistan-crush-hong-kong-by-94-runs-637523.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/defending-champions-new-zealand-announce-womens-cricket-world-cup-squad-637545.html New Delhi Sep 10 The defending T20I world champions have unveiled an outfit with multiple names bound for their firstever Cricket World Cup Having undergone a transition since the previous edition of the tournament which they hosted back in 2022 New Zealand have included six players in their squad who will feature at their first 50over Cricket World Cup and four that will appear at their first senior ICC eventOf them 22yearold allrounder Flora Devonshire has received her maiden ODI callup after impressing at domestic level during the most recent home summer as per ICCSophie Devine will once again captain New Zealand at the tournament in what will be her fifth World Cup appearance and the last time she features in ODI cricket for her countryFellow veteran Suzie Bates also plays at her fifth 50over World Cup pacer Lea Tahuhu is attending her fourth while Maddy Green and Melie Kerr are attending their thirdNew Zealand coach Ben Sawyer praised all the players that won selection in the squadA huge congratulations to all 15 players named to represent New Zealand at this World Cup said SawyerId like to especially acknowledge the four players set for their first World Cup theyve all earned this opportunity and Im excited to see what impact they can have on the tournamentIm really pleased with the balance of the squad I think weve got the right mix to tackle what well come up against in terms of conditions and oppositionSawyer said it wasnt an easy squad to select with regulars Fran Jonas Lauren Down Molly Penfold and Hannah Rowe among the players to miss selectionIts never easy when you have multiple players pushing for the same spot and that of course made for some tough selection calls he saidHaving to leave out the likes of Fran in favour of Flora was a tough decision We know Fran is a quality player and at 21 we believe she still has her best years in front of herSawyer said the team were well prepared for the tournament and is confident they can match their heroics from the ICC Womens T20 World Cup last year when they won the titleI can honestly say that in the four world events Ive been part of with this group we are the best prepared weve ever been Sawyer saidHaving no international cricket in our calendar since April has given us the ability to work really hard on our physical skills in particular which is something that could be the difference in IndiaNew Zealands first match at the tournament comes against Australia in Indore on October 1New Zealand Squad Sophie Devine c Suzie Bates Eden Carson Flora Devonshire Izzy Gaze Maddy Green Brooke Halliday Bree Illing Polly Inglis Bella James Melie Kerr Jess Kerr Rosemary Mair Georgia Plimmer Lea Tahuhu IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/defending-champions-new-zealand-announce-womens-cricket-world-cup-squad-637545.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/cummins-lays-out-loose-timeline-for-return-from-injury-ahead-of-ashes-637548.html New Delhi Sep 10 Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has put a loose timeline on his return to the bowling crease as he attempts to prove his fitness prior to the upcoming Ashes series against England Cummins had been battling back soreness since featuring during Australias tour of the Caribbean in July and recent scans confirmed a lumbar bone stress to the affected area and a period of rest with no running or bowling diagnosedThe Australia skipper knows he will need to prove he is ready for the first Test against England in Perth that commences on November 21 and is hoping he can start bowling again between four to six weeks out from the start of the Ashes as per ICCId imagine Id want to be bowling at minimum a month out maybe six weeks Cummins said at a Cricket Australia sponsorship announcement on WednesdayBut Ive not thought that deeply about it yet Its still a bit of a wait and see Weve got plenty of time so well map a way back when we get closerAt the moment for the next few weeks its pretty light Not much running and zero bowlingIf Cummins is forced to miss the opening Test then fellow quick Scott Boland looks his most likely replacement with experienced trio Mitchell Starc Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon almost certain to featureThe reigning ICC World Test Championship runners up also have a group of younger quicks waiting in the wings for their opportunity and Cummins believes Australia are well stocked in the fast bowler departmentWe feel really well placed Cummins saidA lot of planning goes in Its not just a month before its 12 months outSomeone like Jhye Richardson hopefully he will be available for some of the summerTheres Michael Neser Brendan Doggett was part of squads last year Sean Abbott So Im really confident in our depthObviously there is a bit of Sheffield Shield cricket and whiteball cricket before that to make sure everyone is up and raring to go IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/cummins-lays-out-loose-timeline-for-return-from-injury-ahead-of-ashes-637548.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/australias-third-womens-odi-against-india-to-be-played-at-bellerive-oval--637562.html New Delhi Sep 10 The third Womens One Day International between Australia and India on Sunday March 1 will now be played at Bellerive Oval Hobart The match was rescheduled after Cricket Australia CA was informed by Cricket Victoria CV that the Junction Oval would be unable to host the daynight matchThe unavailability of Junction Oval is due to planning delays that meant the new lights at the venue would not be operational for this match and this ongoing work on the light instalment would have made parts of the ground inaccessible for fansIt was also not considered practical to schedule the match as a day fixture given the short turnaround from the daynight match scheduled for Hobart on Friday February 27 The MCG was unavailable with ground renovation works due to take placePeter Roach CA Head of Cricket Operations and Scheduling said We are disappointed we have had to move this match from Junction Oval and that there will be no womens international match in Melbourne this season We anticipated the Junction Oval lights would be installed several weeks before this fixture and were looking forward to celebrating the first international match under lights at the groundUnfortunately the MCG is not available due to renovation works while logistical factors including the compact multiformat schedule and ongoing lighting works at Junction Oval meant we could not play this match as a day fixtureWe are grateful to Cricket Tasmania for hosting a second game in Hobart and hope fans in Tasmania will seize both opportunities to get behind our world champion womens team We apologise to fans who have bought tickets Refunds will be processed automatically in the next 24 hoursWe look forward to a wonderful series against India and womens international cricket returning to Melbourne next seasonThe schedule for Hobart matches isAus v India ODI DN Friday 27 February 2026Aus v India ODI DN Sunday 1 March 2026 relocated match from Junction Oval IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/australias-third-womens-odi-against-india-to-be-played-at-bellerive-oval--637562.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/sa20-auction-franchises-break-bank-with-rs-59-crore-spent-on-proteas-talent-637592.html Johannesburg Sep 10 A mega R1169 million approx Rs 59 crore was spent on South African players which includes R228 million approx Rs114 crore on 12 Under23 players at the SA20 Season 4 Player Auction as Dewald Brevis and Aiden Markram shattered auction records with the pair becoming the most expensive buys in the history of all auctions to date The South African toporder batters who were the talk of the town before going under Richard Madleys hammer were in huge demand in Johannesburg setting the entire cricket world abuzz during the tense bidding wars for the marquee setsThe Pretoria Capitals who had Indian legend and new coach Sourav Ganguly setting the bids for the Centurion franchise won a bidding war with Joburg Super Kings to land Brevis for a whopping R165 million approx Rs 83 crore to become the most expensive player bought in the SA20 auction historyPretoria Capitals Head Coach Sourav Ganguly shared his reactions on signing Brevis I hope he does well I think he is a tremendous talent His game has really progressed over the last one and a half year as we saw against Australia On that tour he showed he is a gamechanger and thats exactly what you need in T20 cricket We have Russell Rutherford who can really step it up and I hope Brevis does the same I never associate performance with money Leaving aside the R 165 million I believe he is a fantastic talent He plays spin very well which is extremely important and taking everything into account thats why he went for that priceBrevis 22 is homegrown in Pretoria and will return to Centurion after playing the past three seasons at MI Cape TownThis was part of a hugely exciting Marquee Set 1 with Brevis purchase coming just 12 minutes after Aiden Markram was bought for R14 million approx Rs 7 croreProteas T20I captain Markram will relocate to Kingsmead after Sunrisers Eastern Cape had done their level best to keep their former captain by utilising their Right to Match RTM card at the initial auction price of R124 million approx Rs 62 crore before DSG raised their bid by a further R16 million approx Rs 80 lakhsIm always reluctant to talk about the numbers but it is exciting to see the investment back into South African cricket SA20 League Commissioner said after the auctionThis is an investment that was never there The franchises have come and theyve invested properly You see theyre getting behind the South African players I think its also credit to how the players have progressed over the last three or four years I think theres some proper talent The platform that SA20 has provided has not only benefited them here in South Africa but benefited them in other leagues and internationally as wellI think credit to their performances Theyve fetched the prices because theyve performed well and theyve stood outThe previous SA20 auction record was held by Sunrisers Eastern Capes Tristan Stubbs R92 million approx Rs 46 crore at the maiden auction in Cape Town back in 2022Joburg Super Kings went close to the mark with the acquisition of Proteas allrounder Wiaan Mulder for R9 million approx Rs 45 crore along with leftarm seamer Nandre Burger for R63 million approx Rs 31 croreOverall the six franchises spent R1293 million approx Rs 65 crore on 84 players giving them a chance to unleash their potential and make an impact on the upcoming Season 4Rising teenage paceman Kwena Maphaka will form part of the Durbans Super Giants squad after the leftarm seamer was purchased for R23 million approx Rs 11 crore while promising youngsters Janco Smit Bayanda Majola and JJ Bason were picked up by Joburg Super Kings Pretoria Capitals and Paarl Royals respectively to mark their debut SA20 seasonsWe have had an unprecedented investment in young players Smith said In the Under23s I think over R22 million was invested into young players in South African cricket which is incredible IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/sa20-auction-franchises-break-bank-with-rs-59-crore-spent-on-proteas-talent-637592.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/major-league-cricket-season-4-to-be-held-in-june-july-in-2026-637605.html New Delhi Sep 10 Major League Cricket MLC fourth season is scheduled to begin on June 18 2026 with the final taking place on July 18 2026 The sixteam competition will feature 34 games the organisers said on Wednesday The six teams participating in the event are Los Angeles Knight Riders MI New York San Francisco Unicorns Seattle Orcas Texas Super Kings and Washington FreedomThe MLC is also planning to add two more teams by the 2027 season with a move to Canada also being exploredIn season 3 a lastball final at Grand Prairie saw MI New York defeat Washington Freedom by 5 runs securing a second title in three years On the field Season 3 produced 18 team totals above 200 5 lastball finishes and 7 centuriesSeason 3 showed that demand for toptier cricket in the US is real and accelerating said Johnny Grave CEO of Major League Cricket MLC is winning new fans followers and viewers throughout the USA and around the world Were delivering on our promise to grow the game across the USA and build relations with new and existing commercial partnersAmerican Cricket Enterprises ACE the owner of the league is targeting 10 international standard venues by 2030 with the investement surpassed USD 150 millionThe next phase is further infrastructure investment With ACEs continued backing our goal is to have 10 international standard venues by 2030 giving more fans access to worldclass cricket and creating better environments for American players to develop Finally we look forward to bringing even more action and highquality cricket next year with MLC Season 4 starting June 18 Grave saidLaunched in 2023 MLC crickets only ICC sanctioned domestic T20 franchise league in the United States continues to build momentum both on pitch and off with owners ACE confirming season 3 set new records for ticket sales broadcast reach and digital engagement IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/major-league-cricket-season-4-to-be-held-in-june-july-in-2026-637605.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/archer-closes-in-on-maharajs-no-1-spot-in-icc-odi-rankings-637628.html Dubai Sep 10 England pacer Jofra Archer has closed in on the top spot in the ODI bowlers rankings following the completion of their recent home series South Africa which ended in a 12 defeat for the hosts Archer picked up eight scalps in the series which included a wonderful spell of 418 in the series finale at Southampton and was rewarded by climbing 16 spots to move to third overall on the updated rankings for ODI bowlersThe rightarm pacer now trails No1 ranked ODI bowler Keshav Maharaj by only 26 rating points with the South African spinner maintaining his place at the top of the rankings following eight scalps of his own across the series against England ICC reportsArchers teammate Adil Rashid improved seven spots to eighth on the same list for ODI bowlersIn the batting chart the England trio Joe Root up five places to 19th Jos Buttler up seven rungs to 35th and Jacob Bethell up 56 spots to 65th all make ground in the latest rankings updateMeanwhile Pakistans victorious T20I triseries which features hosts UAE and Afghanistan saw a group of players making improvements in the updated T20I rankingsPakistan leftarm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem rose seven places to 15th overall on the back of his twowicket haul in the final Pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi jumped four spots to 22nd while legspinner Abrar Ahmed improved 39 spots to equal 27th following six scalps from two appearances at the eventMohammad Nawaz who was adjudged Player of the Series for his 10 wickets was rewarded by climbing 13 rungs to move to 30th overall on the list for T20I bowlers that remains headed by New Zealand pacer Jacob DuffyIn the T20I batting list Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman climbed nine spots to 68th following 155 runs during the triseries while Sri Lanka toporder player Kusal Perera gained three places to move to ninth following his unbeaten halfcentury against Zimbabwe in HarareMeanwhile Zimbabwe veteran Sikandar Raza climbs three places to fourth overall on the list for T20I allrounders following a string of decent efforts against Sri Lanka IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/archer-closes-in-on-maharajs-no-1-spot-in-icc-odi-rankings-637628.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/perry-confident-in-australias-depth-playing-a-key-role-in-successful-odi-wc-defence-637683.html Sydney Sep 10 Star fastbowling allrounder Ellyse Perry believes Australias huge depth across departments will play a key role in the defending champions successful defence of the Womens ODI World Cup title when the tournament takes place in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2 Were really conscious of the fact that were incredibly fortunate to have some huge depth in our side both batting and bowling I think weve made a really conscious shift towards wanting to take the game on from the very start and probably keep our foot down for as long as we canObviously youve got to adapt to conditions and certain circumstances but it just feels like theres a real ethos within the group to make sure that we can utilise everyones talent on the dayIts going to be one persons day most of the time but if we can really be consistent with that weve got a good chance of being successful more often than not Ellyse was quoted as saying by ICC before the teams departure to India to play a threematch ODI series ahead of the marquee tournamentSet to feature in her fifth Womens ODI World Cup Ellyse said the new faces had adjusted well in the Australian side Theres been some fairly big changes to our group over the last four yearsBut in the last particularly 12 months weve had a fairly stable group and some really amazing young talent emerge as mainstays as well contributing consistently in every match From that perspective its definitely a slightly differentlooking team but I think still a really stable and established team she saidAustralia will open their World Cup defence against New Zealand on October 1 at Holkar Stadium in Indore Ellyse also lauded fellow fastbowling allrounder Annabel Sutherland for her allround consistency adding that she along with Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll can make a big difference in the tournamentAnnabels been absolutely superb for the last 12 months probably before that and to think that shes only still so young is quite incredible I think her coupled with Phoebe Litchfield the way that shes been playing Georgia Voll as well since shes had an opportunity at an international level theres some really really special young players that weve got in the groupI think they balance out the experience that we have as well Im sure Annabels going to have a wonderful tournament She works exceptionally hard at her game Shes never standing still It feels like with the womens game every World Cup just gets a little bit bigger more competitive and theres more on the line IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/perry-confident-in-australias-depth-playing-a-key-role-in-successful-odi-wc-defence-637683.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/miller-ruled-out-of-england-t20is-with-hamstring-injury-albie-morkel-named-bowling-consultant-637462.html Cardiff Sep 9 South Africa have suffered a blow ahead of their threematch T20 International series against England with veteran batter David Miller ruled out due to injury Cricket South Africa confirmed on Tuesday that the 36yearold picked up a hamstring problem while featuring in The Hundred for Northern SuperchargersDavid Miller has been ruled out of the upcoming threematch T20 International T20I series against England due to a right hamstring strain CSA said in a statement on social media Miller sustained the injury during the final week of The Hundred while representing the Northern Superchargers He has been unable to recover in time for the T20I series which gets underway at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on WednesdayNo replacement has been named in the Aiden Markramled squad leaving the touring contingent at 14 players Miller who also missed the preceding ODI series remains central to South Africas longterm plans Captain Temba Bavuma recently underlined that the lefthander continues to be part of the Proteas roadmap for the 2027 World CupIn a boost to the backroom staff Cricket South Africa also announced that former Proteas allrounder Albie Morkel will join the T20I side as a bowling consultant for the series Morkel who played more than 100 limitedovers internationals for South Africa and featured in global T20 leagues brings valuable experience in the shortest format to support Markrams squadFormer Proteas allrounder Albie Morkel joins the T20I support staff as a bowling consultant for the series the statement addedIn the ODI series England defeated South Africa with a dominant 342run win in the final match at Southampton setting a new record for the largest victory margin by runs in mens ODI history The previous record of 317 runs set by India against Sri Lanka in 2023 was eclipsed by 25 runsThe series begins at Sophia Gardens Cardiff on Wednesday before moving to the Ageas Bowl in Southampton and The Oval in London IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/miller-ruled-out-of-england-t20is-with-hamstring-injury-albie-morkel-named-bowling-consultant-637462.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-afghanistan-invite-hong-kong-to-bat-first-in-abu-dhabi-637463.html Abu Dhabi Sep 9 Afghanistan have won the toss and opted to bat first against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup opener at Zayed Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan said they would like to chase the total as the pitch looks good for battingWe would like to bat first It looks like a good wicket to put runs on the board good total on the board will help the bowlers In T20 it does not matter if you win the toss or not but you have to give yourself the best opportunity to pick wickets in the middle period It is already behind us we are well focussed on the game today even if we had won the final we would have focussed on the game today and how to win Just one change Gulbadin is back he said at the tossHong Kong captain Yasim Murtaza is excited to see how his players perform on the big stage after sealing their spot through the qualifiersWe wanted to bowl first I am happy to bowl We worked hard to get here We played good cricket in the qualifiers As a captain I am looking forward to see how Kalhan Challu will do on the big stage he saidPlaying XIsAfghanistan Rahmanullah Gurbazw Sediqullah Atal Ibrahim Zadran Gulbadin Naib Azmatullah Omarzai Mohammad Nabi Karim Janat Rashid Khanc Noor Ahmad AM Ghazanfar Fazalhaq FarooqiHong Kong Yasim Murtaza c Zeeshan Ali wk Nizakat Khan Anshuman Rath Babar Hayat Ehsan Khan Kalhan Marc Challu Ayush Shukla Aizaz Khan Ateeq Iqbal Kinchit Shah IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-afghanistan-invite-hong-kong-to-bat-first-in-abu-dhabi-637463.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-afghanistan-opt-to-bat-first-against-hong-kong-in-abu-dhabi-637475.html Abu Dhabi Sep 9 Afghanistan have won the toss and opted to bat first against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup opener at Zayed Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan said they would like to chase the total as the pitch looks good for battingWe would like to bat first It looks like a good wicket to put runs on the board good total on the board will help the bowlers In T20 it does not matter if you win the toss or not but you have to give yourself the best opportunity to pick wickets in the middle period It is already behind us we are well focussed on the game today even if we had won the final we would have focussed on the game today and how to win Just one change Gulbadin is back he said at the tossHong Kong captain Yasim Murtaza is excited to see how his players perform on the big stage after sealing their spot through the qualifiersWe wanted to bowl first I am happy to bowl We worked hard to get here We played good cricket in the qualifiers As a captain I am looking forward to see how Kalhan Challu will do on the big stage he saidPlaying XIsAfghanistan Rahmanullah Gurbazw Sediqullah Atal Ibrahim Zadran Gulbadin Naib Azmatullah Omarzai Mohammad Nabi Karim Janat Rashid Khanc Noor Ahmad AM Ghazanfar Fazalhaq FarooqiHong Kong Yasim Murtaza c Zeeshan Ali wk Nizakat Khan Anshuman Rath Babar Hayat Ehsan Khan Kalhan Marc Challu Ayush Shukla Aizaz Khan Ateeq Iqbal Kinchit Shah IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-afghanistan-opt-to-bat-first-against-hong-kong-in-abu-dhabi-637475.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/sri-lanka-add-janith-liyanage-to-asia-cup-squad-637481.html Dubai Sep 9 Sri Lanka have added middleorder batter Janith Liyanage to their Asia Cup squad marking his first T20I appearance in three years The 17member squad led by Charith Asalanka will kick off their campaign against Bangladesh on September 13 in Abu Dhabi Liyanage 30 is recognised as a whiteball specialist with 28 ODIs under his belt amassing 824 runs alongside three previous T20I appearancesLiyanage impressed in the recent ODI series against Zimbabwe in Harare contributing an unbeaten 70 and 19 to help Sri Lanka secure a 20 sweepHis last appearance in T20 internationals however came back in February 2022 when he featured against India in DharamsalaThe allrounder Liyanage has already joined the Sri Lankan contingent in Dubai travelling alongside premier spinner Wanindu Hasaranga who is making his comeback from a hamstring injury and will soon integrate with the squadLiyanages addition strengthens Sri Lankas pool of seambowling allrounders bolstering the lineup alongside Dasun Shanaka and Chamika KarunaratneFresh off a whiteball series in Zimbabwe the Sri Lankan side touched down in Dubai on Tuesday and will remain based in Abu Dhabi for the group stage After their clash against Bangladesh Sri Lanka will take on Hong Kong on September 15 and Afghanistan on September 18 in Group BSri Lanka squad Charith Asalanka C Pathum Nissanka Kusal Mendis Kusal Perera Nuwanidu Fernando Kamindu Mendis Kamil Mishara Dasun Shanaka Janith Liyanage Chamika Karunaratne Dunith Wellalage Wanindu Hasaranga Maheesh Theekshana Dushmantha Chameera Binura Fernando Nuwan Thushara Matheesha PathiranaSri Lanka have finished as runnersup in the last edition of the continental tournament after losing against India in the summit clash The island nation has won the Asia Cup six times only behind Indias eight titles IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/sri-lanka-add-janith-liyanage-to-asia-cup-squad-637481.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ilt20-development-tournament-is-a-great-chance-for-players-andrew-russell-637249.html Dubai Sep 8 The ILT20 Development Tournament concluded last week with Sharjah Warriorz Development defeating Desert Vipers Development by four runs in a hardfought final capping a third edition that saw UAEs finest upcoming cricketers in action Andrew Russell DP World ILT20 Development Tournament Director and David White CEO of DP World ILT20 hailed the competitions growing impact on UAE cricket and its emergence as a key platform for domestic playersWith each of the six DP World ILT20 franchises fielding a team Russell highlighted the competitions prominence on the domestic circuitHaving the franchises fully on board has lifted the prestige of the tournament It has become the premier event in the domestic circuit and a great opportunity for players to show what theyve got to the franchise teams for possible selection he saidHe further stressed the tournaments value as a talent pipeline The franchises are getting a lot of information from the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament in terms of knowing who the UAE players are and who they want in their teamsPlayers like Khuzaima Tanveer and Saghir Khan came through this platform did well here and earned the chance to play in the main event and show their abilities internationally They are now not just on the radar of franchise teams but also of the UAE national setup Its great to see and it shows the domestic game in this country is very healthy Russell notedThe DP World ILT20 Development Tournament has also bolstered the UAEs talent pool What weve seen over the last few seasons is a lot of homegrown players coming through the development pathway Compared to five or six years ago the percentage is phenomenal These are our players the ones coming through initiatives like the schools cup and other development endeavours and its very encouraging for the UAEs future he remarkedMeanwhile White praised the high standards and intensity on display throughout the tournament The quality of cricket has been excellent Around seven of the games went down to the very last ball which is quite incredible This tournament is a steppingstone for players to put their name forward and after strong performances here hopefully be picked at the DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction The idea of this competition is to build depth for cricket in this regionHe also pointed to the tournaments growing regional influence Our role is not only to develop cricket in the UAE but to act as a catalyst for the wider Gulf Kuwait has launched its own development competition this year with its players also entering the auction Its a sign of how quickly the game is expanding in this part of the world White added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ilt20-development-tournament-is-a-great-chance-for-players-andrew-russell-637249.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-azmatullah-omarzai-smashes-fastest-t20i-fifty-for-afghanistan-637514.html Abu Dhabi Sep 9 Afghanistan allrounder Azmatullah Omarzai lit up the Asia Cup 2025 clash against Hong Kong with a whirlwind knock smashing a blistering 53 off just 21 deliveries at the Zayed International Cricket Stadium In the process he became the fastest Afghan batter to score a halfcentury in T20 internationals With this innings Omarzai etched his name into Afghanistans cricketing record books He broke the previous fastestfifty mark held jointly by Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib both of whom had reached fifties in 21 balls Nabi had achieved his milestone against Ireland while Naibs came against IndiaBatting first Afghanistan were wobbling at 954 when Omarzai walked in Showing positive intent from the outset he counterattacked fearlessly taking on the bowlers with clean striking His assault included three consecutive sixes off Ayush Shuklas over a passage of play that shifted the momentum decisively in Afghanistans favourOmarzai raced to his halfcentury in just 20 balls the quickest in Afghanistans T20I history before falling on 53 His explosive knock was laced with five sixes and two fours and provided the perfect acceleration in the death overs Together with opener Sediqullah Atal who anchored the innings with an unbeaten 73 off 52 balls Omarzai stitched an 82run partnership that powered Afghanistan to a daunting 1886 in their 20 oversTwo early wickets impacted the scoring rate but Atal and Nabi stitched a vital partnership in the middle and kept the scoreboard moving as Afghanistan reached 412 at the end of the powerplayNabi took a special liking towards pacer Aizaz Khan and struck him for a four and a six in his first over of the spell In his next over Nabi smashed Khan for two more boundaries as Afghanistan reached 772 at the halfway markSpinner Kinchit Shah finally broke the 51run partnership in the 11th over with Nabi handing a catch to longoff and departing after scoring 33 Gulbadin Naib who struck the Shah for a six over deep midwicket failed to carry the momentum and was dismissed by the spinner in the 13th over to put pressure on Afghanistan Azmatullah Omarzai joined Atal in the middleMeanwhile Atal completed his welldeserved and disciplined halfcentury in 41 balls IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-azmatullah-omarzai-smashes-fastest-t20i-fifty-for-afghanistan-637514.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/stokes-back-in-training-after-shoulder-injury-ahead-of-ashes-trip-637296.html Chelmsford Sep 9 England have got a muchneeded boost ahead of this years Ashes series in Australia as Test skipper Ben Stokes has returned to training after his shoulder injury Stokes hasnt played since he hurt his shoulder during the fourth Test against India in Manchester in July where he picked up five wickets in the first innings and scored a marathon 141 when batting He was then ruled out of the fifth and final Test with Ollie Pope named as standin captain for the deciding Test at The OvalThe experienced allrounder who expected to be sidelined for about six or seven weeks has allayed fears he may miss the start of the Ashes by making a return to training in the nets with England county side DurhamWith the first Ashes Test to begin in Perth on November 21 Durham coach Ryan Campbell confirmed Stokes had returned to batting in the nets during his sides trainingStokes is back in training Campbell confirmed on BBC Radio 5 Live Over the last week hes started to hit balls and had a really good session Scott Borthwick was throwing to him with coach Will Gidman for nearly two hoursThe batting side of things is going very well but the bowling will take a lot longer He is being treated very steadily he saidEngland are also sweating on the fitness of key fast bowler Mark Woodm who has recovered from the knee injury he picked up during the ICC Champions Trophy event in February Campbell said the rightarmer was likely to play a redball contest for Durham in the County Championship next week in a bid to prove his fitnessIve got my fingers crossed that Wood plays for us next week If that happens its not only great for Durham but also for England He is extremely close to playing said CampbellStokes availability will be crucial for England as they attempt to win a first Ashes series in Australia since 2011 Campbell said England can only win the Ashes if Stokes plays all five Tests and does well but added he is not 100 per cent sure if he will do itThe guy is so good because he makes your batting lineup deep and is a genuine force as a third or fourth seamer He is going to bowl so many overs and can get you wicketsThe way he goes about his work to recover just blows me away Its why he is one of the greatest allrounders thats ever been and its why he will be ready for AustraliaHe will leave no stones unturned but can he play five Tests in a row with the workload he has He will try but I am not 100 per cent sure said Campbell IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/stokes-back-in-training-after-shoulder-injury-ahead-of-ashes-trip-637296.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/mayors-new-world-t20-usa-to-host-new-marquee-cricket-league-in-november-637306.html Texas Sep 9 The United States is gearing up to host new cricketing spectacle as the Mayors a New World T20 Cricket League kicks off in November The 12day tournament promises to redefine cricketing entertainment with a thrilling mix of international legends and local talent in the USA The Mayors New World T20 Cricket League will see four franchises battling it out for glory featuring a pool of 60 dynamic players including international stars USAbased cricketers and local talentWith representation from cricketing powerhouses such as India South Africa England West Indies and the USA the tournament promises worldclass action and diversity on the fieldThe event is also expected to draw significant fan engagement both inside stadiums and through live broadcasts marking another step in crickets growing presence in North AmericaSpeaking about the Mayors New World T20 Cricket League Chairman amp League Commissioner Brijesh Mathur said We are committed to create pathways for young and aspiring cricketers The Mayors New World T20 is also an opportunity to unearth local talent and give them the invaluable experience of sharing the field with worldclass playersWe believe this mix of legends international stars USA National team and emerging USA cricketers will inspire the next generation he addedOrganised by Pramanit Global Ventures USA Inc the Mayors New World T20s goal is to provide a platform that fosters the growth of cricket in the region and brings the sport to new audiencesPlayed in the fastpaced 20over format each match will deliver 180 minutes of pure cricketing action packed with boundaries wickets and thrilling moments for fans across the globeThe tournament is expected to become an annual fixture strengthening USAs ambition of becoming a future cricketing hub IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/mayors-new-world-t20-usa-to-host-new-marquee-cricket-league-in-november-637306.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pakistan-pacer-usman-shinwari-retires-from-international-cricket-637316.html New Delhi Sep 9 Pakistan fast bowler Usman Khan Shinwari has announced his retirement from international cricket after playing 34 matches for Pakistan over a sixyear period The leftarm pacer made his debut in 2013 against Sri Lanka in a T20I and later went on to make his ODI and Test debuts also against the same opponents He featured in 17 ODIs and 16 T20Is picking up 34 wickets and 13 wickets in each format respectivelyHis only appearance in Test cricket came in December 2019 against Sri Lanka which also turned out to be his final match for PakistanShinwari became Pakistans T20I cap 58 ODI cap 216 and Test cap 240 all against Sri Lanka in December 2013 October 2017 and December 2019 respectively He was also part of the Pakistan squad in the ACC Mens ODI Asia Cup in 2018The 31yearold pacer picked up 34 ODI and 13 T20I wickets His best bowling performances include two ODI fivewicket hauls against Sri Lanka 534 in 2017 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium and 551 in 2019 at the National Bank Stadium KarachiThe leftarmer announced his retirement from redball cricket in 2021 Shinwari made his Test debut only in 2019 in Rawalpindi against Sri Lanka He picked up one wicket in the 15 overs he bowled in a rainhit match but fell off the radar soon after and even lost his Pakistan contractShinwari first caught the attention of the national selectors when still a teenager in 2013 he crushed a MisbahulHaqled SNGPL side in the final of the departmental T20 Cup In a blazing spell where he seamed and swung the ball prodigiously Usman picked up five wickets for nine runs in 31 oversIn his short time as an international bowler a troublesome back injury has flared up regularly IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pakistan-pacer-usman-shinwari-retires-from-international-cricket-637316.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/more-games-left-in-us-hazlewood-backs-veteran-pace-trio-to-continue-beyond-ashes-637411.html Sydney Sep 9 Veteran Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has clarified that the team is not looking to replace the current experienced pace trio after the conclusion of the home Ashes emphasising that the bowling attack still has plenty left to offer For years Australias pace trio Pat Cummins Mitchell Starc and Hazlewood have dominated opposition batters However as they move into their midtolate 30s the end of a remarkable era appears to be approaching Starc now 35 has already retired from T20Is to focus on extending his Test and ODI careers with major tournaments on the horizon As Australia gears up for the home Ashes series this could mark the final time the legendary trio faces England on home soil with the next Ashes series in Australia not scheduled for another four yearsI dont think were in a position now to say anything but I think you might sit back at the end and have a think about it Hazlewood told SEN at the launch of Australias new international team uniforms at Sydney Cricket GroundI think everyone still loves the format of Test cricket Theres plenty of Tests coming up in the next two years Theres another cycle of the World Test Championship so theres a lot of things still exciting about Test Cricket not just the Ashes I think weve still got a few more games left in us yetCummins will miss the upcoming whiteball series against New Zealand and India as he continues to recover from a lumbar bone stress injury aiming to be fit for the opening Ashes Test Although still weeks away from returning to bowling the Aussie skipper is confident hell be ready in time If not Scott Boland is likely to step in though at 36 hes nearing the twilight of his career However voices have been raised over Australias bowling depth if another key pacer like Starc Hazlewood or Boland is sidelined Still Hazlewood remains optimistic about the emerging crop of young fast bowlersI probably dont want to name names but I think theres been a lot come through the white ball system in the last few years Weve got good Shield bowlers at every state and I think its just a matter of opportunity once they get their chance in Test colours the pacer said In that format I think theyll do a great job so theres never any shortage of fast bowlers around Australia I dont thinkThe Ashes will kick off on November 21 in Perth with Australia aiming to retain the Urn for a third straight series IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/more-games-left-in-us-hazlewood-backs-veteran-pace-trio-to-continue-beyond-ashes-637411.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/stokes-is-making-sure-he-gets-as-fit-as-what-he-possibly-can-says-mccullum-637197.html Southampton Sep 8 With England likely to name their squad for the Ashes towards the end of this month head coach Brendon McCullum said skipper Ben Stokes has been ensuring he gets as making sure he gets as fit as what he possibly can for the allimportant fivematch series Stokes has been recovering from a right shoulder injury sustained after the fourth Test against India in Manchester and has been out since then With England to start the Ashes in Perth on November 21 Stokes is unlikely to play any competitive cricket before thenStokesy will be training his arse off as he always does and making sure he gets as fit as what he possibly can The last series we saw from Stokesy is probably the best series hes had as captain so thats a good sign We know that for us to be competitive down in Australia a fit firing and motivated Ben Stokes is going to give us every chance said McCullum to reporters on Monday at the conclusion of Englands 21 ODI series loss to South AfricaMcCullum also claimed that he does not yet have a team in his head for the first Ashes Test especially on taking Jacob Bethell as a reserve batter We will work that out when we get to Australia Weve got a few other fish to fry before we get there Weve said about Jacob since we introduced him that hes got a huge future in front of himHes very quickly taken to international cricket and things have come really quickly for him as well Hes going to have some life 21 years of age and being able to play like he doesI want to celebrate the fact that his first ever professional hundred has been scored in the England jumper at the age of 21 I think David Gowers the only other one to score an ODI hundred for England at 21 and he was a pretty good player Well see where Jacob ends up he elaboratedBethell is set to feature in Englands T20Is against South Africa before captaining the side in Ireland where he will become their youngestever skipper He is also expected to join the England team for their whiteball tour of New Zealand Its a tremendous honour for him and weve put him in that position because we feel hes got leadership qualities added McCullum IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/stokes-is-making-sure-he-gets-as-fit-as-what-he-possibly-can-says-mccullum-637197.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ben-calitz-receives-maiden-call-up-to-irelands-squad-for-t20is-against-england-637201.html Dublin Sep 8 Wicketkeeperbatter Ben Calitz has received a maiden callup to Irelands squad for T20Is against England starting on September 17 All games of the threematch series will be held at the Malahide Cricket Ground The series will also mark the first time Ireland will a T20I against England at home The two sides have only met twice in the T20I format the first match in 2010 being a no result while the second meeting came in 2022 ICC Mens T20 World Cup in Melbourne where Ireland won by five runs via DLS methodGareth Delany Curtis Campher and Craig Young are available to play after coming through the Emerald Challenge series But Mark Adair Fionn Hand and Josh Little are still working through rehabilitation programmes for their respective injuries and are unavailableCalitz was born in Vancouver Canada and moved to Ireland in 2022 He has represented Canada at Under19 leve and played club cricket with Holywood CC Muckamore CC and presently with Lisburn CCIn 2024 he played for Munster Reds in the InterProvincial Series then represented Northern Knights in 2025 In April 2025 Calitz was selected for the Ireland Wolves tour to UAEWhile its unfortunate that Mark Adair Fionn Hand and Josh Little are not available this series will give several other members of the bowling group the chance to step up and challenge for World Cup spots While we have excellent cover at the top of the order it is the middle order batting where we are looking to increase our depthAs part of this focus we welcome Ben Calitz into the squad who gives us a lefthanded batting option as well as wicketkeeping cover and Jordan Neill returns as cover for Mark Adair as he did in the West Indies ODI series earlier this summer before injury cut his debut short said Andrew White National Mens SelectorThe third match of the series on September 21 has been sold out with Fridays game on September 19 also nearing sellout thus highlighting the interest in Irish fans about seeing their side face a strong England lineup captained by Jacob BethellWhile every match against England is a special occasion this series takes on extra importance given we are less than six months out from the next T20 World Cup which will be played in India and Sri Lanka These matches against England offer us an opportunity to test ourselves against one of the worlds best teams as we buildup to that tournamentAs it stands we are set to play as many T20I matches in the next five months as we have already played in this cycle to date but well transition to Asian and Middle East venues to better prepare the squad for conditions they will likely face on the subcontinent added WhiteIreland squad Paul Stirling captain Ross Adair Ben Calitz Curtis Campher Gareth Delany George Dockrell Graham Hume Matthew Humphreys Barry McCarthy Jordan Neil Harry Tector Lorcan Tucker Ben White and Craig Young IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/ben-calitz-receives-maiden-call-up-to-irelands-squad-for-t20is-against-england-637201.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/winning-a-final-under-pressure-before-going-to-asia-cup-was-very-important-says-hesson-637203.html Sharjah Sep 8 After Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 75 runs to win the T20I Triseries head coach Mike Hesson said he was pleased to see the side win a final under pressure before heading to participate in the Asia Cup starting on Tuesday in Dubai and Abu Dhabi In Sundays final at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium leftarm spinner Mohammad Nawaz took five wickets including a hattrick as Pakistan defended 1418 by bowling out Afghanistan for 66 in 152 overs Nawaz was named player of the tournament in the Triseries for amassing 120 runs and picking 10 wickets He is the only member of the current squad to have featured in both the 2016 and 2022 T20I editions of the Mens Asia CupI am pleased with the way the team is progressing We have beaten Afghanistan in conditions that suit their spin attack which was a real confidence builder Winning a final under pressure before heading into the Asia Cup was also very important for us said Hesson to PCB Digital on MondayMohammad Nawaz has been outstanding He was the player of the series both in the triseries and against the West Indies in the USA Since returning to the side hes become more confident and smarter about how to bowl at key moments He is a huge asset in all three departments he addedHe also had some words of praise for lefthanded batter Fakhar Zaman Fakhar Zaman has grown in confidence throughout the triseries after coming back from injury He started slowly but his 77 not out was crucialHes adapting his game to different conditions you cant always score at a strike rate of 160 but he has the ability to adjust when required His contributions with the bat and in the field have been pleasingPakistan will play their opening match of the Asia Cup against Oman in Dubai on September 12 before facing India and the UAE at the same venue on September 14 and 17 respectively The top two teams from each group will progress to the super four stage where all teams will face each other in a roundrobin formatThe top two sides at the end of the Super Four will qualify for the final which will take place in Dubai on September 28 Since Hesson took over as head coach Pakistan have played 14 T20Is and won ten of themAn eightteam Asia Cup is great for Asian cricket Its a true test it expands the game in the region and it allows us to see players we dont face often Our pool is challenging with Oman UAE and India We have done our scouting but we will need to adapt quicklyThe key is not to get distracted by external pressures We must focus on each game qualify for the Super Four and then play consistently well to progress further The side that handles those challenges best will win the tournament concluded Hesson IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/winning-a-final-under-pressure-before-going-to-asia-cup-was-very-important-says-hesson-637203.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/zimbabwe-to-face-namibia-in-three-match-series-ahead-of-t20-wc-africa-qualifiers-637209.html Harare Sep 8 Zimbabwe is set to host Namibia in a threematch T20I series to be held this month as part of crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the upcoming ICC Mens T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers The matches are scheduled to be held on September 15 16 and 18 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo with fans to be charged no fee for watching games in the stadium Zimbabwe and Namibia are among the eight teams to participate in the T20 World Cup qualifiers set to be held in Harare from September 26 to October 4The top two teams in the Africa Qualifier will book their places for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 to be held in India and Sri Lanka Zimbabwe will go into the series against Namibia with the same squad that recently pushed Sri Lanka all the way in a thrilling T20I contest at Harare Sports Club though they lost the series 21Head coach Justin Sammons said the series against Namibia presents his side with a valuable opportunity to build momentum ahead of the qualifier We must build on the positives from the Sri Lanka series and facing Namibia will give us exactly the kind of contest we need before the qualifierThey are a quality team who have consistently performed well in this format so these matches will demand our very best For us its about refining our plans getting combinations right and making sure we go into the qualifier confident and battlehardened he saidZimbabwe had last played a T20 World Cup in the 2022 edition of the competition in Australia But the side missed out on qualifying for the 2024 tournament held in the West Indies and the USA as Uganda and Namibia took the two spots up for grabs in the Africa qualifiersZimbabwe squad Sikandar Raza Captain Brian Bennett Ryan Burl Brad Evans Trevor Gwandu Tinotenda Maposa Tadiwanashe Marumani Wellington Masakadza Tony Munyonga Tashinga Musekiwa Blessing Muzarabani Dion Myers Richard Ngarava Brendan Taylor and Sean Williams IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/zimbabwe-to-face-namibia-in-three-match-series-ahead-of-t20-wc-africa-qualifiers-637209.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/adani-international-school-hosts-isso-national-games-chess-chatrabhuj-narsee-school-mumbai-crowned-overall-champ-637034.html Ahmedabad Sep 8 Adani International School Shantigram successfully hosted the ISSO National Games Chess Competition 2025 a twoday event that brought together more than 370 student players from 80 schools across 10 states The tournament turned the campus into a hub of strategy and sporting spirit drawing over 650 attendees including parents coaches and supportersThe competition featured four categoriesUnder11 Under14 Under17 and Under19providing a platform for young players to test their skills in highpressure gamesThe opening ceremony was graced by Namrata Adani Promoter of Adani International School who encouraged participants with her interaction Chess stalwarts Bhavesh Patel former Secretary of the Gujarat State Chess Association and VicePresident of the All India Chess Federation and Grandmaster Ankit Rajpara also addressed the gathering inspiring players with insights from their own journeysAfter two days of intense competition Chatrabhuj Narsee School Mumbai emerged as the Overall Champion while Indus International School Hyderabad secured the RunnersUp titleSpeaking about the significance of such tournaments school officials emphasised Indias rising stature in global chess propelled by young stars like R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh and underscored how grassroots competitions at the school level are shaping the next generation of championsThe closing ceremony celebrated outstanding performances across categories with medals awarded to the winnersResultsUnder11 Winners Boys 1 Ayaanraj Kottapally Shreenidhi International School 2 Anay Agarwal Indus International School Hyderabad 3 Ahaan Kataruka Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior SchoolGirls 1 Amaya Agarwal Indus International School Hyderabad 2 Teesha Byadwal Jayshree Periwal Global School 3 Mrunmayee Daware HVB Global AcademyUnder14 Winners Boys 1 Nirvaan Nirav Shah Don Bosco International School 2 Amay Jain Rockwoods International School 3 Udbhav Sharma Neerja Modi SchoolGirls 1 Naisha Khandelwal Neerja Modi School 2 Aadya Reddy Konda The Gaudium School 3 Shreya Tirthani Bharati Vidyapeeth Rabindranath Tagore School of ExcellenceUnder17 Winners Boys 1 Aman George Thomas Vidyashilp Academy 2 Aditya Kunal Patil Dhirubhai Ambani International School 3 Devansh Khandelwal Scottish High International SchoolGirls 1 Hasitha Reddy Patelu Manchester Global School 2 Ananya Khandelwal JBCN International School Parel 3 Suhaani Lohia Dhirubhai Ambani International SchoolUnder19 Winners Boys 1 Sparsh Sarawogi Indus International School Bangalore 2 Aayan Singhvi Jayshree Periwal International School 3 Kabir Tandon Indus International School BangaloreGirls 1 Jhalak Byadwal Jayshree Periwal Global School 2 Dhyana Doshi Aditya Birla World Academy 3 Nibha Manchal Sanjay Ghodawat International School IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/adani-international-school-hosts-isso-national-games-chess-chatrabhuj-narsee-school-mumbai-crowned-overall-champ-637034.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/indias-rohan-pandit-virender-sharma-named-in-match-officials-panel-for-asia-cup-637089.html Dubai Sep 8 Indian umpires Rohan Pandit and Virender Sharma will be part of match officials panel named for the Asia Cup 2025 beginning on Tuesday In the continental opener Afghanistan will take on Hong Kong China in a Group B clash at the Zayed Cricket Stadium Abu DhabiSeasoned match referees Richie Richardson and Andy Pycroft will lead the match officials team for the tournament The match officials list for the Super Four and the tournament final will be announced later the Asian Cricket Council ACC said on MondayThe umpires set to officiate the tournament include Ahmad Pakteen Afghanistan Asif Yaqoob Pakistan Faisal Afridi Pakistan Gazi Sohel Bangladesh Izatullah Safi Afghanistan Masudur Rahman Bangladesh Raveendra Wimalasiri Sri Lanka Rohan Pandit India Ruchira Palliyaguruge Sri Lanka and Virender Sharma IndiaIndia will begin their Group A games against the UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 10 before facing off against Pakistan at the same venue on September 14 It is followed by a clash against Oman at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 19The 17th edition of the Asia Cup marks Indias first T20I outing since winning the home series against England by 41 in January The tournament also serves as a crucial buildup platform for India ahead of next years T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka where they will enter as the defending championsIt will be first major tournament for Men in Blue in the absence of senior duo Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli who announced their T20I retirements after last years World Cup triumph The prolific pair also called time on Test careers before the England tour which now only limits their international footprints to ODI formatRohit and Kohli were last seen in the India jersey during their titlewinning campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy in March IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/indias-rohan-pandit-virender-sharma-named-in-match-officials-panel-for-asia-cup-637089.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-date-venue-when-and-where-to-watch-all-matches-in-india-637095.html New Delhi Sep 8 The ACC Asia Cup is set to begin on Tuesday with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong and India beginning their campaign against UAE on the following day The tournament will run until September 28 and will feature eight teams that will be battling it out for the coveted trophy The continental showpiece which has been played on a rotational basis between ODIs and T20Is since 2016 will be played in T20I format and will form an important preparation for all participants ahead of next years ICC Mens T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match will take place on September 14 in Dubai and the two rivals could meet as many as three times should they progress to the Super 4 stage and the finals Of the 19 matches in the Asia Cup 11 including the final will be held in Dubai while Abu Dhabi will host the remaining eightDefending 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 twiceGroupsGroup A India Oman Pakistan and hosts United Arab EmiratesGroup B Afghanistan Bangladesh Hong Kong and Sri LankaFormatThe top two teams from each group will proceed to the Super Fours stage with the top two facing each other in the title clash to decide the winner of the 17th edition of the Asia CupVenuesDubai International Cricket Stadium in DubaiSheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu DhabiTelecast and streaming detailsAll 19 games of the Asia Cup 2025 will be broadcast live in India on the Sony Sports Network and live streaming will be available on Sony Liv app and website Match timing18 of the 19 matches of the Asia Cup 2025 will kick off at 800 PM IST to avoid sweltering heat conditions in the region The only day fixture between UAE and Oman on September 15 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi starts at 530 PM IST IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-date-venue-when-and-where-to-watch-all-matches-in-india-637095.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/gavaskar-shastri-back-suryakumar-led-india-to-shine-in-t20-asia-cup-637102.html New Delhi Sep 8 Legendary Indian cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri have backed the Suryakumar Yadavled side to shine in the 2025 Mens T20 Asia Cup which begins on Tuesday in the UAE The 17th edition of the Asia Cup will feature eight teams India Pakistan Sri Lanka Bangladesh Afghanistan UAE Oman and Hong Kong vying for continental honours on their road to preparing for the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World CupIndia will begin their Group A campaign against UAE on September 10 and is followed by games against Pakistan and Oman on September 14 and 19 respectively After the league phase of the competition is over the Super Four stage begins with top two teams to play in the final scheduled for September 28 in DubaiAs Team India steps onto the Asia Cup stage under the dynamic leadership of Surya Kumar Yadav we witness a blend of tenacity and experience steering the side Suryas ability to inspire through his innovative batting and captaincy complements the other members of the teamThis squad symbolises the future of Indian cricket diverse versatile and combative The Asia cup offers them a platform not just to defend Indias supremacy but to lay the foundation for a new era of Indian dominance in T20 cricket Gavaskar said in a statement by Sony Sports Network the official broadcasters of the Asia CupThe Asia Cup will also be Indias first T20I outing since winning the home series against England by 41 in January With Surya Kumar Yadav leading from the front and Shubman Gill mastering the art of youthful leadership as vicecaptain this Indian squad exemplifies the perfect mix of experience and potential said Shastri the former India allrounder and head coachPlayers like Jasprit Bumrah Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya bring international class while talents like Tilak Varma and Harshit Rana add spark and depth The Asia Cup 2025 will be the crucible where their mettle is tested and I believe this team under Suryas calm and aggressive captaincy will rise to the occasion and set new benchmarks for Indian cricket said Shastri the former India allrounder and head coachApart from Gavaskar and Shastri Sanjay Manjrekar Robin Uthappa Bazid Khan Waqar Younis Wasim Akram Urooj Mumtaz Russel Arnold Simon Doull Mike Haysman and Athar Ali Khan will be the commentators for Asia Cups world feed with the tournament to be streamed live on Sony LIVVirender Sehwag Irfan Pathan Ajay Jadeja Abhishek Nayar Vivek Razdan and Saba Karim will be on the Hindi commentary panel WV Raman and Bharat Arun will be present in Tamil commentary feed while Venkatapathy Raju Venugopal Rao Ravi Teja and Gnaneswara Rao are on the Telugu language panel IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/gavaskar-shastri-back-suryakumar-led-india-to-shine-in-t20-asia-cup-637102.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/muneeba-prendergast-zwilling-nominated-for-icc-womens-player-of-the-month-award-637147.html New Delhi Sep 8 Pakistans Muneeba Ali Irelands Orla Prendergast and Netherlands Iris Zwilling have secured nominations for the ICC Womens Player of the Month award for August 2025 During the T20I series against Ireland Muneeba struck her second T20I hundred only the second by a Pakistan batter in womens T20Is when she compiled 100 off 68 balls in the third match Incidentally her first T20I century had also come against Ireland at the 2023 ICC Womens T20 World CupThe lefthanded wicketkeeperbatters knock featured 14 boundaries and a six showcasing both fluency and power at the crease Muneeba finished the series as Pakistans secondhighest rungetter averaging 66 with only Orla ahead of herOrla meanwhile maintained her fine run of form with standout performances in the T20I series against Pakistan and the ICC Womens T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier hitting 244 runs at an average of 4880 and a strike rate of 12708 while taking seven wickets in the month of AugustShe played a decisive role in Irelands 21 series win over Pakistan finishing as the leading runscorer with 144 runs in three innings including two halfcenturies She also topped the wicket charts for her side claiming four scalps across the matches and was named Player of the SeriesOrla carried that momentum into the Europe Qualifiers where she added another 100 runs and three wickets in five outings underlining her growing stature as one of Irelands key performersOn the other hand Iris emerged as one of the standout performers at the ICC Womens T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier helping Netherlands get four wins in six matches She was particularly effective with the ball finishing as the jointhighest wickettaker in the tournament with 10 scalps at an economy rate of 465Her best returns came in victories against Germany where she claimed 314 and Italy where she took 36 The 22yearold also chipped in with the bat adding 39 runs at a strikerate of 12187 from the lower middle order underlining her value as a genuine allrounder for the Netherlands IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/muneeba-prendergast-zwilling-nominated-for-icc-womens-player-of-the-month-award-637147.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pakistan-to-host-first-ever-t20i-tri-series-afghanistan-and-sri-lanka-to-feature-636963.html Lahore Sep 7 Pakistan will host its firstever T20I triseries from November 17 to 29 which features Afghanistan and Sri Lanka as the other teams Pakistan Cricket Board PCB said the triseries series has been scheduled to provide the three sides with preparation ahead of next years Mens T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka The triseries will open on November 17 with Pakistan facing Afghanistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium also marking Afghanistans maiden T20I game in Pakistan Afghanistan have previously played five ODIs in Pakistan the most recent being against Australia during the ICC Champions Trophy in February this yearOn November 19 Sri Lanka will meet Afghanistan at Rawalpindi before the action shifts to Lahore The remaining five T20Is including the final on November 29 will be played at the Gaddafi StadiumWe look forward to hosting Sri Lanka and Afghanistan for Pakistans maiden T20I triseries This event will not only offer excellent preparation for next years ICC Mens T20 World Cup but also present fans with exciting cricket across venuesEarlier this year PCB successfully delivered the ICC Champions Trophy and the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup Qualifier These achievements underline our capacity and readiness to host backtoback international events at the highest level said Sumair Ahmed Syed PCBs Chief Operating OfficerBefore the T20I triseries Pakistan will also host South Africa from October 12 to November 8 for two World Test Championship games and three T20Is to be played in Lahore and Rawalpindi It is followed by the two teams facing off in three ODIs to be played in FaisalabadT20I triseries ScheduleNovember 17 Pakistan v Afghanistan RawalpindiNovember 19 Sri Lanka v Afghanistan RawalpindiNovember 22 Pakistan v Sri Lanka LahoreNovember 23 Pakistan v Afghanistan LahoreNovember 25 Sri Lanka v Afghanistan LahoreNovember 27 Pakistan v Sri Lanka LahoreNovember 29 Final Lahore IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pakistan-to-host-first-ever-t20i-tri-series-afghanistan-and-sri-lanka-to-feature-636963.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 16:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/middlesex-sign-england-pacer-olly-stone-on-short-term-loan-from-nottinghamshire-636970.html London Sep 7 Middlesex have announced the signing of England fast bowler Olly Stone on a twoweek loan deal from Nottinghamshire ahead of the final phase of the County Championship season Stone 31 has represented England in all three formats internationally and will be available for Middlesexs three remaining matches starting from their Division Two clash against Derbyshire at Lords on TuesdayThe fixture on Tuesday is set to be the Stones first game in firstclass cricket since recovering from a knee injury sustained before the start of the summer He has since made four appearances in the T20 Blast for Notts Outlaws and two in The Hundred for London SpiritAs we reach the end of the season the rigours of the season inevitably take their toll on the fastbowling unit so to be able to bring someone in of Ollys proven international quality to freshen things up ahead of the County Championship runin is a huge bonus for usHe will add not only quality but vast amounts of experience too at the highest level which the younger players in our group can really benefit from as we look to finish the season strong We are really looking forward to welcoming Olly to the Club and are excited to see what he will bring over the next fortnight said Alan Coleman Middlesexs Director of Cricket in a statementStone has played five Tests for England claiming 17 wickets at an average of 2352 along with nine wickets coming in whiteball international games Since making his firstclass debut for Northamptonshire in 2011 he has gone on to take 174 wickets in 54 matches with best figures of 880 Hes also turned out for Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire previouslyThis is a great opportunity for Olly to get some competitive overs under his belt with the red ball for the first time since the back end of last summer Were fortunate to have a number of seam bowlers to choose from for our next couple of games and we want to make sure Olly has the best possible chance to get some miles back in the legs after some impressive spells in whiteball cricket so far this summer A fit and firing Olly Stone is an asset for any side and were sure hell be wellserved by this short spell at Middlesex said Nottinghamshire Head Coach Peter Moores IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/middlesex-sign-england-pacer-olly-stone-on-short-term-loan-from-nottinghamshire-636970.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 17:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bethell-believes-he-should-have-played-more-cricket-for-england-in-home-summer-636990.html Southampton Sep 7 Lefthanded batting allrounder Jacob Bethell believed he should have featured more for England in the ongoing home summer after having limited chances in the Test team Bethell was selected only for the fifth and final Test against India at The Oval after coming in as a replacement for injured Ben Stokes But he registered 6 and 5 in both innings of a narrow sixrun defeat for England leading to the series ending in a 22 drawBethell had earlier impressed with halfcenturies in each of the three Tests in Englands 21 series win over New Zealand and his omission from the Test side for a large part of the series against India became a major talking pointIt intensified when he hit a 40ball 58 in the second ODI against South Africa While insisting he tried to block out the outside noise Bethell conceded the lack of game time around the Test series against India was frustratingTheres been a little bit of noise but I dont listen to it much If Im honest I probably should have played slightly more when I wasnt playing in the Test matches but thats something that Ill take and Ill learn from that The West Indies ODI series earlier in the summer was a whitewash and that was greatEven though I didnt play much in that Test series I was around the group for a lot of it and just to watch a highoctane Test series like that was unbelievable I got a chance in the last Test and unfortunately couldnt go on there and put in a performance but Ive loved the summer Playing for England is a dream come true and hopefully I can do it for a long time to come said Bethell to Sky SportsBethell is set to feature in Englands T20Is against South Africa next week before captaining the side in Ireland where he will become their youngestever skipper He is also expected to join the England team for their whiteball tour of New Zealand before travelling to Australia as a reserve batter for the AshesHe is also in line to be a part of limitedovers series in Sri Lanka and India in the leadup to the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup Now Im looking at what I have ahead and theres a lot of cricket so that little gap where I didnt play actually might be quite nice for me he addedFormer England whiteball captain Eoin Morgan feels being on the sidelines of the Test team will serve crucial lessons to young Bethell He has had a say on the amount of cricket he has played but the final decision falls with England managing director Rob Key and head coach Brendon McCullum When players are so young you have to take a lot of the players own decision into account they have to own their own gameI have no doubt this will be a lesson for Bethell and that moving forward he will not only look at what tours he is going on but take more responsibility for his own career and performance I think one of his biggest attributes is that he is incredibly open and willing to growThere is clearly one ear listening to what is going on When I see him with bat and ball in hand or hear him speak he is so hungry to learn You can have all the talent in the world but if you are not willing to learn you probably wont be around for very long he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bethell-believes-he-should-have-played-more-cricket-for-england-in-home-summer-636990.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 18:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-great-platform-to-test-ourselves-against-giant-sides-says-oman-skipper-jatinder-637010.html Dubai Sep 7 Oman captain Jatinder Singh has described his sides maiden Asia Cup appearance as a valuable opportunity to test themselves against the regions top teams Oman had sealed their qualification for the eightteam Asia Cup through the ACC Mens Premier Cup held in April last year alongside Hong Kong and the UAE Omans preparation for the Asia Cup has seen them host training sessions in Abu Dhabi and play two games against Hong Kong both of which they won For us its a historic moment to play the Asia Cup for the very first time It is great to share the field with the Asian giants and just test ourselves and see where we stand in the world of cricket So it is an honour and blessing to play the Asia Cup Personally the tournament itself has a huge value for us in our careers because as we started playing cricket we always dreamt of playing against these big giants in cricketing world said Jatinder in a select virtual group interaction organised by SportcellPlaced in Group A Oman will face Pakistan in Dubai on September 12 before taking on the UAE on September 15 and India on September 19 in Abu Dhabi Rightarm medium pacer Sufyan Mehmood believes Oman have it in them to ensure they wont be easily brushed away by both India and PakistanEvery moment in this match will be historical for us In terms of preparation when you go to such matches you have to be fearless because you have nothing to lose To showcase your talent you have to remove the fear factor Hopefully we can give both the sides a tough timeHopefully it wont be an easy cakewalk for them You never know if you play good cricket and the way we are playing right now I am really positive that we can upset one of the sides I think its a huge statement But yes I think if we keep playing well we can create an impact in this tournament So we are positive about it he saidBoth Jatinder and Sufyan have seen Oman rise from a littleknown team to a side which has played T20 World Cups and is now set to play an Asia Cup for the first time With many Indianorigin players in the Oman team its understandable that the clash against the Suryakumar Yadavled side will be a game which will serve crucial learnings for themIn fact we had a practice 23 days ago where I met Abhishek paaji Tilak paaji Arshdeep paaji Shubman Gill paaji So I know Abhishek and Tilak bhai ji very well Really excited and looking forward to it Shubman and Abhishek are toporder batters Obviously in toporder the style of playing is different compared to the middleorder So I would definitely be looking forward to have a chat with these guys and understand their game mindset how they prepare and execute their plans added JatinderAsked on the impact of deputy head coach Sulakshan Kulkarni in the Oman setup Jatinder said Our training regime has changed a lot since he joined It is more of match scenarios now and we are playing more of situational cricket We are backing each other and do more of fielding bowling and batting which is very much close to the requirements of being matchreadySo we are training as per the requirements in the game and that training pattern Sulakshan sir has brought into the system So boys are really benefiting out of it We have played two matches from Hong Kong which went very well as we won both games and that was part of the preparationSufyan too echoed the same optimistic vibes coming from Kulkarnis arrival in the setup I would like to add one more thing the winning mindset is the biggest thing that we got from him He says that whatever tournament and match we play we have to keep ourselves at our top gear So that mindset has always been there but the way he prepares us for that thing he tells us about it again and againThe way we are working in nets for that its very different As Jatinder said the training pattern has changed a little So that has given the boys more confidence in their skills and that is one thing that has made a big difference to the playersI am sure he is going to bring a lot of things with which we can improve ourselves For now I would say that the mindset he has revised it in our minds So we are training accordingly and preparing ourselves as per that which has helped us a lot he elaboratedAmidst the excitement of playing in the Asia Cup the damage caused by widespread floods in Punjab was also on the minds of Jatinder who hails from Ludhiana and Sufyan This is the time to stay united and help each other out said JatinderSufyan too said in the same vein This is the time where you have to help each other and stay together and keep yourself strong because this will also pass Hopefully things will get alright IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/asia-cup-great-platform-to-test-ourselves-against-giant-sides-says-oman-skipper-jatinder-637010.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 20:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/raza-shines-as-zimbabwe-skittle-sri-lanka-for-second-lowest-t20i-total-636890.html Harare Sep 6 Sri Lanka endured a night to forget in Harare crashing to their secondlowest T20I total as Zimbabwe clinched a comprehensive win in the second match of the T20I series Bowled out for just 80 inside 174 overs Sri Lanka never managed to recover from an early collapse triggered by Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans before Sikandar Raza stamped his authority with a spell that sealed the visitors fate Put in to bat Sri Lankas struggles began in the Powerplay itself Muzarabani back in rhythm after a tough outing in the previous game struck twice to remove Kusal Mendis and Nuwanidu Fernando while keeping the scoring in check Evans joined the act from the other end dismissing Pathum Nissanka with a smart short ball and then shattering Kamil Misharas stumps with a searing yorker By the end of six overs Sri Lanka had crumbled to 37 for 4 a position from which few teams recover in T20 cricketIf the pacers set up the collapse Raza ensured there was no way back Sri Lankas middle order had no answers to his flight and variations He removed Kamindu Mendis for a duck before prising out the experienced Charith Asalanka and Dushmantha Chameera in the same over Remarkably he conceded no boundaries across his four overs finishing with figures of 3 for 11 and later walking away with the Player of the Match award Evans wrapped up the innings with his third strike as Sri Lanka folded for just 80Though defending the small total was always unlikely Chameera briefly gave the visitors a glimmer of hope with a fiery spell He ripped through Zimbabwes top order removing Tadiwanashe Marumani and Sean Williams before sending Raza back with another quick delivery A fourth wicket nearly came his way too but Asalanka put down a sharp chance off Tashinga Musekiwa That drop proved costly as Musekiwa finished unbeaten on a brisk 21 off 14 balls guiding Zimbabwe home with more than five overs to spareThe 20 scoreline reflects Zimbabwes dominance but it was the manner of Sri Lankas defeat toothless batting no partnerships of note and complete surrender against both pace and spin that will sting the most Brief scoreSri Lanka 80 all out in 174 overs Kamil Mishara 20 Charith Asalanka 18 Sikandar Raza 311 Brad Evans 215 lost to Zimbabwe 845 in 152 overs Tashinga Musekiwa 21 Ryan Burl 20 Dushmantha Chameera 319 Binura Fernando 114 by five wickets IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/raza-shines-as-zimbabwe-skittle-sri-lanka-for-second-lowest-t20i-total-636890.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/harris-admits-to-being-surprised-over-inclusion-in-australias-squad-for-odi-wc-636793.html Brisbane Sep 6 Australia allrounder Grace Harris has admitted that her selection in the squad for the upcoming Womens ODI World Cup came as an unexpected but welcome surprise Harris last played an ODI game in March 2024 but has been named in Australias squad for the eightteam competition to be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2I must admit the World Cups a cheeky surprise selection At the start of the year I thought I wont make the ODI World Cup team because recently I havent exactly been picked in Aus oneday teams or anything like thatTheres probably other players that have performed and could put their hand up for selection I wouldnt have been surprised or I wouldnt have been shocked at being told Oh youre not going So I must admit the ODI World Cups probably a bit of a happy surprise Grace was quoted as saying by cricketcomau on SaturdayWith the Australian squad set to depart for India on Wednesday to play a threematch ODI series against the Harmanpreet Kaurled side ahead of the World Cup Grace has expressed confidence over leaving a big impact as a finisher in the middletolower order if a chance comes her wayI think our oneday format and our oneday team is probably the most formidable and the most settled If Im going through the names sometimes I think Well whos being kicked out for meOur team is and has been dominant for the past two years at least weve got pretty much all skill sets covered from pace bowling the spinners batters we bat to number eight thereItll be great personal development for me training over there and then I guess if Im fortunate enough to get an opportunity of course I want to take it with both hands and run with it It would be good to play a game in the oneday World Cup I went to New Zealand in 2022 and didnt play a game she added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/harris-admits-to-being-surprised-over-inclusion-in-australias-squad-for-odi-wc-636793.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 14:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/shreyas-iyer-to-captain-strong-india-a-side-for-multi-day-games-against-australia-a-636802.html Mumbai Sep 6 Righthanded batter Shreyas Iyer will lead a strong India A squad in the upcoming multiday games against Australia A The series kick off from September 16 at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow while the second multiday game will commence on September 23 Iyer is currently playing for West Zone in the Duleep Trophy semifinal match against Central Zone after having missed out on selection for the Mens T20 Asia Cup starting in the UAE on September 9Apart from Iyer Nitish Kumar Reddy Abhimanyu Easwaran N Jagadeesan Sai Sudharsan Dhruv Jurel Prasidh Krishna Khaleel Ahmed and Devdutt Padikkal are the other prominent players in the squadReddy had been recuperating in the BCCI Centre of Excellence CoE in Bengaluru after a left knee ligament injury while doing his gym training ahead of the fourth Test against England at ManchesterBCCI also said senior opener KL Rahul and fast bowler Mohammed Siraj will be added to the squad for the second multiday match and will replace two players in the squad after the first multiday gameOther players in the squad include Harsh Dubey Ayush Badoni Tanush Kotian Gurnoor Brar Manav Suthar and Yash Thakur While Dubey Kotia and Suthar have been in the India A setup in the past its the first time Badoni Brar and Thakur are called up to the squadThe multiday matches will be followed by three oneday games scheduled to take place on September 30 October 3 and October 5 respectively at the Green Park Stadium in KanpurIndia A squad for multiday games against Australia A Shreyas Iyer C Abhimanyu Easwaran N Jagadeesan WK Sai Sudharsan Dhruv Jurel VC amp WK Devdutt Padikkal Harsh Dubey Ayush Badoni Nitish Kumar Reddy Tanush Kotian Prasidh Krishna Gurnoor Brar Khaleel Ahmed Manav Suthar and Yash Thakur IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/shreyas-iyer-to-captain-strong-india-a-side-for-multi-day-games-against-australia-a-636802.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pakistan-to-host-south-africa-for-two-wtc-tests-white-ball-series-in-october-636829.html New Delhi Sep 6 Pakistan will host South Africa in two Tests to be played in October marking the start of their World Test Championship WTC cycle The twoTest series in Pakistan will mark the Proteas first redball tour of the country in nearly four years The opening Test between Pakistan and South Africa the current WTC mace holders will be staged at Lahores Gaddafi Stadium from October 1216 the first fiveday fixture to be played at the venue since its renovation ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions TrophyThe second Test is scheduled to be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 20 to 24We are looking forward to welcoming South Africa for the opening series of our ICC World Test Championship 202527 campaign Starting the new cycle against the current Test champions will provide quality cricket for our players and fans said PCB Chief Operating Officer CEO Sumair Ahmed Syed in a statement on SaturdaySouth Africa last toured Pakistan for Tests in January 2021 when they were beaten 20 Following the Test series South Africa and Pakistan will meet in three T20Is to be held from October 28 to November 1 with the first game in Rawalpindi and the remaining two matches in LahoreThe tour will conclude with three ODIs to be played at Faisalabads Iqbal Stadium from November 48 The ground will host an ODI game after 17 years after having last staged one in April 2008 when Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by seven wicketsThe return of ODI cricket to Faisalabad after 17 years is a special moment Iqbal Stadium holds a proud place in our cricketing history and we are excited to bring international cricket back to this part of the country added SyedSouth Africa tour of Pakistan Full scheduleOct 1216 1st Test Gaddafi Stadium LahoreOct 2024 2nd Test Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium RawalpindiOct 28 1st T20I Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium RawalpindiOct 31 2nd T20I Gaddafi Stadium LahoreNov 1 3rd T20I Gaddafi Stadium LahoreNov 4 1st ODI Iqbal Stadium FaisalabadNov 6 2nd ODI Iqbal Stadium FaisalabadNov 8 3rd ODI Iqbal Stadium Faisalabad IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pakistan-to-host-south-africa-for-two-wtc-tests-white-ball-series-in-october-636829.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 17:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/i-just-keep-them-hungry-dwanye-bravo-on-debut-season-as-tkr-head-coach-636837.html Port of Spain Sep 6 After an illustrious career as one of the Caribbean Premier Leagues greatest players Dwayne Bravo has now stepped into the dugout as head coach of the Trinbago Knight Riders TKR The former player turned coach insists that the formula remains simple create the right environment keep worldclass players motivated and let them express themselves For me its not so much about coaching these guys they are so talented and so experienced Bravo said More than coaching I make sure the environment is solid and healthy give them the platform to go out and express themselves and be honest when things go wrong Theres a reason why I decided to pick an experienced team with the likes of Colin Munro Alex Hales and Mohammed Amir these are worldclass players So I just continue to encourage them and keep them hungry he addedBravos transition from player to coach has been eased by the fact that he shares the dressing room and a cricketing brainwave with some of his closest allies I have played most of my cricket with these guys We have a very similar way of thinking and how we analyse the game We always bounce ideas off each other and then allow Nicholas Pooran to be the leader and make his own decisions Hes doing a fantastic job and theres a reason why we handed over the leadership to him Its from myself to Kieron Pollard Pollard to Nicky P and the baton continuesEven if he is no longer on the field dazzling with bat and ball Bravo admits there are still moments when he is itching to return as a player especially in front of the roaring Trinidad crowd I miss playing but obviously the fans mean the world to us When people come here for the first time they see how passionate we are about the sport This is just as big as any cricket game in India and its good that people get to experience our culture our people and our passionBravos mission for the team is clear keep the Knight Riders hungry keep the crowd happy and keep the wins coming IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/i-just-keep-them-hungry-dwanye-bravo-on-debut-season-as-tkr-head-coach-636837.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/nominations-for-bcci-elections-to-be-accepted-on-september-20-and-21-636868.html New Delhi Sep 6 Nominations for the upcoming BCCI elections will be accepted on September 20 and 21 said a notification from Electoral Officer AK Joti released on Saturday evening Previously BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia told IANS that the elections are on the agenda for the 94th Annual General Meeting AGM to be held at 1130 am on September 28 at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai Now as per the full election schedule revealed by Joti elections will be held for five officebearer posts president vicepresident secretary joint secretary and treasurer Elections will also be held for one member of the Apex Council and two members of the Governing CouncilThe election process began on Saturday with the call for state association members to file applications nominating their representatives The deadline for filing these applications is 800 PM on September 12 following which the draft electoral roll will be released on September 13Objections if any can be filed on September 14 and 15 with the final roll set to be published on September 19 Nominations for the posts will be accepted on September 20 and 21 with scrutiny scheduled for September 22 before the list of valid candidates is announced the same evening at 4 pmCandidates will have the option to withdraw on September 23 following which the final list of contesting candidates will be published the same day at 2 pm The polling and declaration of results are scheduled for September 28 the day when the AGM will be heldThe notification from Joti has directed all state association members to adhere to all timelines and documentation requirements to ensure the eligibility of their nominated representativesWith the National Sports Act yet to be implemented the Lodha Committee guidelines will be followed for the elections The establishment of a new IPL Governing Council and the Womens Premier League WPL panel is also on the AGMs agendaCurrently after former India cricketer Roger Binny was ineligible to continue as BCCI President after he turned 70 on July 19 VicePresident Rajeev Shukla has been managing things at the top Shukla who has been the BCCI VicePresident since late 2020 is also the seniormost officebearer in the boards present regimeApart from Saikia being the secretary Rohan Gauns Desai and Prabhtej Bhatia are serving as joint secretary and treasurer respectively after being elected to the roles earlier this yearInterestingly the date of the BCCI elections and AGM in Mumbai coincides with the day the 2025 Mens T20 Asia Cup final is slated to be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium If India enters the title clash then theres a possibility of none of the office bearers from the BCCI being present for it in Dubai IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/nominations-for-bcci-elections-to-be-accepted-on-september-20-and-21-636868.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 21:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/duleep-trophy-sindhus-five-for-bundles-out-south-zone-for-536-after-jagadeesans-197-636682.html Bengaluru Sep 5 Leftarm spin bowling allrounder Nishant Sindhu claimed 5125 in his 472 overs as North Zone bowled out South Zone for 536 in their first innings at stumps on day two of their Duleep Trophy semifinal clash at the BCCI COE Ground 1 on Friday For the South Zone vicecaptain and wicketkeeperbatter N Jagadeesan played a marathon knock of 197 off 352 balls laced with 16 fours and two sixes and took his team to a strong position in the matchApart from Devdutt Padikkals 57 on day ones play South Zone were also aided by handy fifties from Ricky Bhui 54 and Tanay Thyagarajan 58 while Salman Nizar and Gurjapneet Singh also chipped in with 29 respectivelyResuming from 2973 South Zone lost Mohammed Azharuddeen 11 early but Jagadeesan and Bhui helped them consolidate with an 87run stand for the fifth wicket off 194 deliveries Jagadeesan even survived a dropped chance on 163 when Sindhu couldnt hold on to a tough chanceBut Jagadeesan fell three runs short of a remarkable double century following a mixup with Bhui that led to his run out just before lunch Bhui reached his halfcentury after the lunch interval but was dismissed by Sindhu who struck in his very first over of the second sessionDespite the fall of Bhui and Jagadeesan South Zone continued to push their total forward through important lowerorder contributions Thyagarajan and Gurjapneet looked solid while sharing a crucial 63run stand to take South Zone past 500 before Sindhu came in and dismissed the tail to wrap up the innings even as the rest of the North Zone bowling attack toiled hard for their breakthroughsBrief scoresSouth Zone 536 all out in 1692 overs N Jagadeesan 197 Tanay Thyagarajan 58 Nishant Sindhu 5125 Anshul Kamboj 267 against North Zone IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/duleep-trophy-sindhus-five-for-bundles-out-south-zone-for-536-after-jagadeesans-197-636682.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/gavaskar-suggests-india-may-play-kuldeep-at-eight-instead-of-extending-batting-line-up-636717.html New Delhi Sep 5 Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar has suggested India may opt to play leftarm wristspinner Kuldeep Yadav at number eight in their playing eleven for the upcoming Mens T20 Asia Cup rather than extending their batting lineup As per Indias squad captained by Suryakumar Yadav they have covered every base but who plays at number eight a bowler who can provide some lofty boundary hitting is still a mysteryAhead of their first Group A game against UAE in Dubai on September 10 India have to make a decision between extending the batting to number eight or accommodate an extra bowler something which Gavaskar has backedMy feeling is that they might look to go with maybe an Axar Patel at seven and not extend the batting to eight and look for the bowlers Maybe Kuldeep at eight and then nine ten and eleven your three fast bowlersSo it actually makes it four fast bowlers when you include Hardik Pandya and two spinners as six bowlers in your team which is always very good to have because sometimes if one bowler is having a bad day you want somebody else who can come in and bowl for himSo having six bowlers would be a very good idea Maybe they might not go in with the extra batter at eight and that they will look at somebody who can come in and bowl well so somebody like Kuldeep could get an opportunity said Gavaskar to IANS in a select virtual group interaction organized by Sony Sports Network the broadcasters of 2025 Asia CupKuldeeps last appearance for India in T20Is came during the 2024 T20 World Cup final which India won by seven runs against South Africa to win the trophy in Barbados Though hes picked 69 wickets in 40 T20Is Kuldeep did not play in Indias drawn 22 Test series in EnglandWith Axar present and Varun Chakaravarthy a strong starter Gavaskar feels chances of Kuldeep being included in Indias playing eleven for the game against UAE depends on variety of batters in the oppositions lineupI think it will depend to a great extent on the batting that hes got to be bowling to Like what kind of batters in the opposition team do they have left handers or right handers So its depending a great deal on that I think Varun Chakaravarthy could pip him to the position in the first matchBut my feeling is that maybe theyll really look to go for Kuldeep and then look to bring in Varun Chakaravarthy in the other matches in case the batting is doing well and maybe leave out a fast bowlerOr maybe even now theyll play Varun Kuldeep Axar as the three spinners play two new ball bowlers and Hardik Pandya as the third new ball bowler So they still have six bowlers and I think maybe they might do that as well he addedThe 17th edition of the Asia Cup will also marks Indias first T20I outing since winning the home series against England by 41 in January With the Asia Cup a crucial platform to finetune preparations for T20 World Cup title defence at home in 2026 Gavaskar believes India would like to zero on their finishers and death bowlers in the multination tournamentIt will probably be who can be the finisher for them That is something that at the moment they are not very certain about because they have got so many options They have got Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube as a finisher Then Hardik Pandya and Tilak Verma can play the role of a finisher So they will have to zero in on about two or three of them for their squad for the World CupThen I think the death bowling the last four overs obviously Jasprit Bumrah will bowl two of them But who is going to be bowling those other two that is an area that they will be looking to get some idea from this tournament So those are the two areas that they have to really sharpen up onWatch the highly anticipated 2025 Asia Cup from September 9 on Sony Sports Ten 1 Ten 5 Ten 3 Hindi Ten 4 Tamil amp Ten 4 Telugu channels and SonyLIV IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/gavaskar-suggests-india-may-play-kuldeep-at-eight-instead-of-extending-batting-line-up-636717.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/sam-curran-returns-to-england-t20i-squad-ben-duckett-handed-rest-636729.html London Sep 5 England have recalled allrounder Sam Curran for their upcoming T20I series against South Africa and Ireland while giving Ben Duckett an additional week of rest after his dramatic dip in form Curran who has not played for England in any format this year or under coach Brendon McCullum returns on the back of prolific domestic performances Across 24 appearances in the T20 Blast and the Hundred this summer he scored 603 runs at a strike rate of 15421 and claimed 33 wickets making him one of the standout performersHe has been added to squads for all six fixtures against South Africa and IrelandHis recall follows Englands struggles with spin options in Thursdays second ODI against South Africa at Lords where Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks combined for 1 for 112 in 10 overs Currans inclusion offers England greater balance and depth in both batting and bowlingDuckett meanwhile has been granted a short break before Englands winter tours of New Zealand and Australia The lefthander now an allformat regular looked out of touch during a laboured 14 off 33 balls at LordsWhile he scored 462 runs in nine innings during the Test series against India earlier this summer he has since passed 20 only once in 10 subsequent innings including a quiet Hundred campaign for Birmingham Phoenix His absence opens the door for Jamie Smith and Phil Salt to open the batting against South Africa with Jacks or Tom Banton likely to step up in the Ireland seriesIn another adjustment Matthew Potts has been withdrawn from the Ireland T20Is to focus on County Championship duties with Durham With Jamie Overtons retirement from redball cricket leaving a vacancy in the Ashes squad Potts is considered a strong candidate and England believes he is better served by playing Championship cricket than travelling as a reserve in DublinJordan Cox Currans Oval Invincibles teammate remains part of the squad to face Ireland but will not feature against South Africa Duckett however stays with the ODI squad for Sundays deadrubber at SouthamptonEngland T20I squads vs South AfricaHarry Brook capt Rehan Ahmed Jofra Archer Tom Banton Jacob Bethell Jos Buttler Brydon Carse Sam Curran Liam Dawson Will Jacks Saqib Mahmood Jamie Overton Adil Rashid Phil Salt Jamie Smith Luke WoodEngland T20I squads vs IrelandJacob Bethell capt Rehan Ahmed Sonny Baker Tom Banton Jos Buttler wk Liam Dawson Tom Hartley Will Jacks Saqib Mahmood Jamie Overton Matthew Potts Adil Rashid Phil Salt wk Luke Wood IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/sam-curran-returns-to-england-t20i-squad-ben-duckett-handed-rest-636729.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/zimbabwe-and-namibia-secure-spots-for-womens-t20-wc-global-qualifiers-636605.html Windhoek Sep 5 Zimbabwe and Namibia have secured spots in the ICC Womens T20 World Cup Global Qualifier set to be held in Nepal early next year The tenteam tournament will determine the final four spots for the expanded 2026 Womens T20 World Cup in England Neither Zimbabwe nor Namibia have previously qualified for a womens cricket World Cup in any format Their progression to the global qualifiers makes for a huge moment in the development of womens cricket in the African regionZimbabwe booked their place with a fivewicket win over Uganda in the first semifinal of the Africa Region Division One Qualifier Zimbabwe were in a spot of bother at 864 in the 16th over but eventually romped home with 14 balls to spareIt was followed by Namibia defeating Tanzania by eight wickets in the second semifinal Zimbabwe and Namibia will meet in the regional final at the Namibia Cricket Ground on September 6They now join Bangladesh Ireland Thailand Nepal and the United States who have already confirmed their participation in the global qualifying tournament The remaining three teams will be decided through regional qualifiers two from Europe and one from the East AsiaPacific regionThe Womens T20 World Cup Global Qualifier will run from January 12 to February 2 with matches to be held at the Lower and Upper Mulpani Cricket Stadiums in Kathmandu Ten teams will be split into two groups of five each with the top six advancing to the Super Six stage before the finalThe 2026 Womens T20 World Cup will feature 12 teams for the first time up from ten sides in the last edition of the competition in 2024 New Zealand are the defending champions having defeated South Africa in last years final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/zimbabwe-and-namibia-secure-spots-for-womens-t20-wc-global-qualifiers-636605.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/praveen-kumar-has-not-applied-for-bcci-senior-selection-panel-sources-636636.html New Delhi Sep 5 Former India pacer Praveen Kumar has not applied for a position in the BCCI senior mens selection panel sources close to the bowler told IANS on Friday There were earlier reports suggesting that Praveen had applied for one of the two advertised spots in the Ajit Agarkarled selection committee whose application deadline ends on September 10Praveen who represented India in six Tests 68 ODIs and 10 T20Is between 2007 and 2012 picked up 112 international wickets However a top BCCI official also confirmed that the board has not received any application from himSince last year Praveen has been serving as the chief selector of Uttar Pradesh senior mens team As per the description put out by the BCCI the new applicants for the senior mens selection committee must have been retired from playing cricket at least five years agoThe ideal applicant should have played a minimum of seven Tests or 30 firstclass matches or ten ODIs and 20 firstclass matches Additionally the applicants shouldnt have been part of any BCCI Cricket Committee for five years Apart from Agarkar SS Das and Ajay Ratra are the other members of the senior mens selection committeeThe BCCI has also opened applications for filling four vacancies in the womens national selection committee and one spot in the junior mens selection committee and the last date of applying for them is set at 5pm on September 10For the womens selection committee players who have represented the Indian Womens National Team and have retired from the game at least 5 years prior are eligible to apply for the four positions available The applicant must not have been a member of any Cricket Committee of the BCCI for a cumulative period of 5 years IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/praveen-kumar-has-not-applied-for-bcci-senior-selection-panel-sources-636636.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/tapped-into-some-different-things-to-perform-straightaway-in-odi-wc-says-molineux-636643.html Melbourne Sep 5 Australias leftarm spinner Sophie Molineux said she is confident in her different way of preparing and making a direct return to international action in the upcoming Womens ODI World Cup On Friday Sophie was named in Australias 15player squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India and Sri Lanka But shes unlikely to feature in the preceding threematch ODI series against India starting from September 14 The leftarm spinner has been in recovery from the knee surgery she underwent in JanuaryIts probably a little bit complicated the knee at the moment just coming off the back of an ACL and then having to have another surgery on top of that We were aiming to play some games before that World Cup but the way its panned out is Ill probably get into it at the World Cup no better way to rip a BandAid off than thatTraditionally Id bowl and bowl and bowl and feel really confident and comfortable through bowling a heap of overs each week and playing games at cricket but its not the case now So I think Ive been able to tap into some different things to prepare for a World Cup and to perform hopefully straight away Sophie was quoted as saying by cricketcomau on FridayAustralia will take on New Zealand in the first game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2025 on October 1 at Holkar Stadium in Indore Since her ODI debut in 2018 Sophie has played 13 games and taken 23 wickets at an average of 1439 and an economy rate of 329After missing Australias 2022 ODI World Cup triumph due to a stress fracture in her right foot Sophie stated she is looking forward to playing in what is her first 50over World CupI think knowing about two months ago that this was going to be the case I spent a bit of time wrapping my head around it and probably tapping into different parts of my game especially in preparation Ive also changed a couple of little things with my action not too dramatic but Ive spent a lot of time up here in Brisbane working with Shell NitschkeThe cherry of a World Cup is definitely something big Ive never been to a oneday World Cup so the sound of that was always chiming in the back of my head throughout the winter But I think its also just about getting back and feeling good out on the cricket field again no matter what colours Im in she added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/tapped-into-some-different-things-to-perform-straightaway-in-odi-wc-says-molineux-636643.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/want-to-milk-my-body-as-much-as-i-can-for-playing-test-cricket-starc-636652.html Sydney Sep 5 Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc said his recent decision to retire from T20Is was aimed at preserving his body for Test cricket He also revealed that he considered giving up one of the two whiteball formats but opted to continue in ODIs with an eye on playing the 2027 World Cup Starc who made his T20 international debut in 2012 announced his retirement from the shorter format last week to extend his Test career and set his sights on the 2027 ODI World CupFor lack of a better term I want to milk my body as much as I can for as much Test cricket as possible That was never going to be off the table I just felt like one of the other formats had to giveI feel like Ive got plenty to offer the ODI team and with that goal of getting my body to 2027 but also being good enough to be in that team for the World Cup in 2027 I felt like this was my best opportunity to prolong my Test career and get to that World CupIf I wasnt going to be in the frame for 2027 then I didnt want to hold up the spot I still feel like Ive got plenty to offer that ODI team Id thought about it for a while I feel like it was probably a good time Im 35 now Tests have always been my priority and they will remain my priority Starc was quoted as saying by cricketcomau on FridayHe also feels the Australia T20I team is in a great spot in their buildup to the next years T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka The T20 team seems pretty settled with the guys that have come in theyve done some great stuffNathan Ellis is flying Ben Dwarshuis has played a great role Spencer Johnson has done some good stuff when hes played Sean Abbott as well I feel like that team is in a great spot and I dont need to interrupt thatStarc signed off by saying he could have informed skipper Mitchell Marsh in advance about his T20I retirement I probably should have rang Mitchy He texted me and said he found out through Instagram I felt bad about that one I didnt tell the captain IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/want-to-milk-my-body-as-much-as-i-can-for-playing-test-cricket-starc-636652.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/veteran-leg-spinner-amit-mishra-announces-retirement-from-all-forms-of-cricket-636362.html New Delhi Sep 4 Veteran India legspinner Amit Mishra has announced his retirement from professional cricket thus bringing the curtains down on a remarkable career spanning over 25 years Mishra represented India in 22 Tests 36 ODIs and 10 T20Is picking 76 64 and 16 scalps respectively via a reputation of using his sharp variations and control In a statement on Thursday Mishra said his decision to retire from professional cricket was influenced by recurring injuries and the belief of giving next generation of cricketers ample opportunities to shine on the big stageThese 25 years of my life in cricket have been nothing short of memorable I am deeply grateful to the BCCI the administration Haryana cricket association the support staff my colleagues and to my family members who were with me all this whileI would like to thank the fans whose love and support whenever and wherever I played made the journey memorable Cricket has given me countless memories and invaluable learnings and each moment on the ground has been a memory Ill treasure for life he saidMishra made his international debut in 2003 in an ODI triseries in Bangladesh but had to wait until 2008 to make his Test debut against Australia in Mohali where he joined an illustrious list of bowlers to pick a fivewicket haul on debutIn 2013 he also equalled Javagal Srinaths world record for the most wickets in a bilateral ODI series by taking 18 wickets in the fivegame series in Zimbabwe He also played in the 2014 T20 World Cup in Bangladesh picking 10 wickets at an average of 1470 and economy rate of 668 as India finished runnersup to Sri LankaAfter his last game for India came in 2017 Mishra continued to play domestic cricket and IPL His final competitive cricket game was Lucknow Super Giants clash against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024 where he picked figures of 120Apart from having a stellar domestic cricket career for Haryana Mishra ends up as the seventh leading wickettaker in the IPL with 174 scalps in 162 games at an average of 2382 and economy rate of 737 He also holds the record for being the only bowler to pick three hattricks in IPLs historyIncidentally Mishras IPL hattricks came for three different teams Delhi Daredevils now Delhi Capitals in 2008 for Kings XI Punjab now Punjab Kings in 2011 and for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013Looking ahead Mishra expressed he intends to stay involved in the game through coaching commentary and mentoring young cricketers as well as regularly interact with fans through social media platforms and YouTube IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/veteran-leg-spinner-amit-mishra-announces-retirement-from-all-forms-of-cricket-636362.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/cpl-saint-lucia-kings-qualify-for-playoffs-with-win-over-trinbago-knight-riders-636364.html Tarouba Sep 4 Defending Champions Saint Lucia Kings won their fourth match in a row moved to the top of the table and qualified for the playoffs of Caribbean Premier League CPL after a dominating win against Trinbago Knight Riders at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Trinidad and Tobago early on Thursday Saint Lucia Kings SLK won the toss and elected to bowl first Leftarm spinner Khary Pierre started the proceedings with the first over wicket of TKRs most prolific batter Colin Munro The SLK bowling unit kept on picking crucial wickets at regular intervals and never allowed the opposition batters to settle downLeftarm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi was the pick of the bowlers for SLK with impressive figures of 3 wickets for 12 runs in four overs including big wickets of Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell Khary Pierre Roston Chase and Delano Potgieter also took two wickets each The bowling unit utilised the conditions perfectly and dismissed TKR for 109 runs in 18 oversTKR captain Nicholas Pooran top scored for them with a steady knock of 30 runs but didnt find any support from the other endChasing 110 to win SLK opener Tim Seifert who scored a brilliant hundred in the previous match got the team to a good start with a quickfire 36 Ackeem Auguste and Roston Chase chipped in with 28 and 27 runs respectivelyTim David hit a six off Usman Tariq in the 12th over and took kings home with 53 balls left in the matchAfter the win SLK captain David Wiese said That was a great performance from the boys We assessed the conditions really well Nice to win the toss and that helps Good team performance Everyone is enjoying their cricket and just play with that freedom You can really tense up chasing such a low total but they went out and played with a free mind and thats working for usSaint Lucia Kings will next face Barbados Royals in Bridgetown Barbados on Sunday IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/cpl-saint-lucia-kings-qualify-for-playoffs-with-win-over-trinbago-knight-riders-636364.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/matiullah-khan-and-simranjeet-singh-added-to-uaes-squad-for-asia-cup-636402.html Dubai Sep 4 Fast bowler Matiullah Khan and leftarm spinner Simranjeet Singh have been added to UAEs squad for the upcoming Asia Cup set to happen from September 928 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi The rest of the UAE squad is the one which was picked for their ongoing triseries against Pakistan and Afghanistan in Sharjah Matiullah who has played one ODI and five T20Is for the UAE so far last played a 20over game internationally against Nigeria in the Pearl of Africa Series in July this yearOn the other hand Simranjeet who has five ODIs and 11 T20Is so far last played in the shortest format at the international level in December 2024 during the Gulf T20I Championship UAE last played in the Asia Cup in 2016 in Bangladesh when it was played in the T20I format for the first timeUAE coached by former India opener Lalchand Rajput are placed in Group A alongside India Oman and Pakistan UAE will take on India in their opening game at the Dubai International Stadium on September 10 They will then face Oman at Abu Dhabis Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on September 15 before playing their last group game against Pakistan in Dubai on September 17The top two teams in each group will progress to the Super Four stage which will commence from September 21 The top two sides from the Super Four stage will play in the title clash to be held in Dubai on September 28UAE squad Muhammad Waseem captain Alishan Sharafu Aryansh Sharma wicketkeeper Asif Khan Dhruv Parashar Ethan D Souza Haider Ali Harshit Kaushik Junaid Siddique Matiullah Khan Muhammad Farooq Muhammad Jawadullah Muhammad Zohaib Rahul Chopra wicketkeeper Rohid Khan Simranjeet Singh and Saghir Khan IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/matiullah-khan-and-simranjeet-singh-added-to-uaes-squad-for-asia-cup-636402.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/dhonis-humbleness-and-who-hes-as-a-person-stood-out-for-me-says-brevis-636411.html New Delhi Sep 4 South Africas rising batter Dewald Brevis said that beyond MS Dhonis cricketing greatness it was the former India skippers humility and personality that left the biggest impression on him during his time with the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025 Coming in as a replacement for injured Gurjapneet Singh in IPL 2025 Brevis amassed 225 runs in six innings including hitting two fifties for CSK who finished at tenth place in the points tableThe one thing that I can just say from MS is his humbleness and who he is as a person that stood out for me How he is basically off the field the time he has for players for people His room door is always open If hes sleeping thats the only time its closedI found myself a few times in his room just sitting there with whatever hes busy like chatting to him about his hobbies watching cricket and thats just amazing and just to see how what he does like off the field and like everyone knows what he does on the field and at training and yeah just its very special said Brevis on former South Africa batter AB de Villiers YouTube channel on ThursdayThough CSK had a rough time in the IPL Brevis said he was impressed with how the coaching staff was good to him I enjoyed my time there Flem head coach Stephen Fleming all the coaches I see Eric Simons bowling consultant everyone was really amazing how they took me in and their backing was amazing to just walk in and to almost like settle in firstI didnt play the first game but I knew the plans that theyve got for me and it was great Like really enjoyed all of the other guys Like theres a few great overseas players were fun to have there as well and also the local guys he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/dhonis-humbleness-and-who-hes-as-a-person-stood-out-for-me-says-brevis-636411.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/capitals-vipers-clash-to-kick-off-ilt20-season-four-on-dec-2-final-set-for-jan-4-636183.html Dubai Sep 3 The fourth season of the ILT20 will begin with the rematch of last years final between defending champions Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers in Dubai on December 2 The league stage will run until December 28 with four doubleheader days planned in the competition Sharjah Warriorz will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on December 3 in Sharjah while Gulf Giants and MI Emirates will open their campaign in a clash on December 4 in DubaiThe Dubai Capitals are the reigning champions having secured a fourwicket victory over the Vipers in the last seasons final with just four deliveries remaining and lifted the trophy in front of a raucous 25000strong crowd Previous winners of the sixteam tournament include MI Emirates in 2024 and Gulf Giants in the inaugural 2023 seasonThe knockout phase is set to start with the Qualifier 1 to be on December 30 in Abu Dhabi The Eliminator a clash between Team 3 vs Team 4 on the points table will be played on January 1 in Dubai Qualifier 2 to be played between Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator will be played in Sharjah on January 2Season 4 will conclude with the title clash the tournament finale which will be played at the Dubai International Stadium on January 4 from 630 pm local timeMatches will be held at the same three venues as in previous seasons the Dubai International Cricket Stadium to host 15 matches Sharjah Cricket Stadium to stage eight games and Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi to host 11 matchesBefore the tournament begins the season four player auction will be held September 30 in Dubai The six franchises will have a combined purse of 48 million USD to spend in the player auctionThe last date of registering for player auction is September 10 and one of the big players to enter the fray could be former India offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin who recently ended his stellar IPL career IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/capitals-vipers-clash-to-kick-off-ilt20-season-four-on-dec-2-final-set-for-jan-4-636183.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/south-africa-pick-tried-and-tested-players-for-pakistan-tour-and-womens-odi-wc-636184.html Johannesburg Sep 3 South Africa have opted for experience and continuity by naming a squad of tried and tested players for the Pakistan tour and the all important 2025 Womens ODI World Cup Laura Wolvaardt will lead a 15player South Africa squad which includes the seasoned quartet of Chloe Tryon Marizanne Kapp Ayabonga Khaka and Sune Luus They will be joined by explosive batter Tazmin Brits and a group of allrounders Nadine de Klerk Anneke Bosch Annerie Dercksen and Nondumiso ShangaseIn the wicketkeeping department Sinalo Jafta will be partnered by 17yearold Karabo Meso who is set to make her senior World Cup debut The bowling attack will be spearheaded by leftarm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba with seam options provided by Masabata Klaas and Tumi SekhukhuneYoung allrounder Miane Smit has been named as the traveling reserve a role she also held during last years ICC Womens T20 World Cup where South Africa finished as runnersupWhat a journey it has been From the moment I joined this team and even before my time when the squad went through the qualification phase it was all about working towards this moment We can look back at the amount of preparation we have put in and know that we have done our best We are ready to send a squad to the World Cup that will make South Africa proudI am happy for all the players and management who will be getting on that plane to India but I am even more excited to see what they can achieve together as a group We believe we have the squad of players that can go out there and deliver on the world stage Now it is all about carrying that belief with us every step of the way along with the support of the entire nation said head coach Mandla Mashimbyi in a statementSouth Africa will begin their World Cup campaign against England on October 3 before facing New Zealand India Bangladesh Sri Lanka and Pakistan They will conclude the league phase with a match against Australia on October 25Before the tournament set to happen from September 30 to November 2 South Africa will travel to Lahore for a threematch ODI series against Pakistan with matches scheduled for September 16 19 and 22 respectivelyThe makeup of the squad is underpinned by the consistent selection process that was adhered to during the recent ICC Womens Championship cycle while taking into account the subcontinent conditions and the different characteristics of the group required for a successful tournament of this natureA massive congratulations to all the players who have been selected for this prestigious tournament Their hard work and sacrifice over the past three years have earned them an opportunity to represent South Africa at a 50over World Cup an honour a player receives a few times in their career said Clinton du Preez CSA Convenor of SelectorsSouth Africa squad Laura Wolvaardt Captain Anneke Bosch Tazmin Brits Nadine de Klerk Annerie Dercksen Sinalo Jafta Marizanne Kapp Ayabonga Khaka Masabata Klaas Suné Luus Karabo Meso Nonkululeko Mlaba Tumi Sekhukhune Nondumiso Shangase and Chloé Tryon DP World Lions Travelling Reserve Miané Smit IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/south-africa-pick-tried-and-tested-players-for-pakistan-tour-and-womens-odi-wc-636184.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/markram-tipped-to-command-top-price-at-sa20-auction-says-morris-636206.html New Delhi Sep 3 Former South Africa allrounder Chris Morris has tipped Aiden Markram to be the most soughtafter player at the upcoming SA20 season four auction to be held on September 9 Under Markrams captaincy Sunrisers Eastern Cape won two successive SA20 titles in 2023 and 2024 and before becoming runnersup in the 2025 season But Markram chose to go back in the auction though Sunrisers can still use the Right to Match RTM cardThe RTM card allows a franchise to match a winning bid on a player who was on their season three roster thereby retaining their services Each team will have a limited number of RTM cards to use with the number dependent on their preauction retentionsMy prediction is that Aiden Markram will be the most soughtafter player this auction There are always surprises but hes definitely the hot property Alongside him Dewald Brevis and Matthew Breetzke could also spark bidding wars if a team misses out on Markram theyll likely go after Brevis and if not Brevis then Breetzke Jordan Hermann is another exciting young batter who could fetch big interest said Morris on SuperSportHe also highlighted Brevis as a key target especially for a side like Pretoria Capitals who are coached by former India captain Sourav Ganguly Brevis in particular with the form hes in is absolute hot property and given hes from Pretoria it would be a huge boost for the Capitals if they managed to sign himIt would be even more special if they paired him with another local talent but that all depends on affordability There are so many permutations and calculations in play especially when it comes to assembling strong batting units and thats what makes the auction so fascinating added MorrisStephen Cook the former South Africa player and currently SA20s Head of Cricket Operations expressed his excitement about the new dynamics for the player auction including removing the rookie draft and teams now mandated to sign a minimum of two Under23 players in their final 19player squadThe auction structure ensures teams remain balanced and competitive while also refreshing their squads with the best young talent and overseas stars Its a wonderful opportunity for franchises to invest in players with each team allocated USD 23 millionWhile some teams have retained more players than others all must meet a minimum spend and I expect most will get close to the cap Auction day is always unpredictable with strategies constantly evolvingWhats new this season is the introduction of Right to Match RTM cards which add an exciting dynamic Another key change is the requirement for each squad to include two South African Under23 players a strong investment in youth and the future of South African cricket he concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/markram-tipped-to-command-top-price-at-sa20-auction-says-morris-636206.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/india-red-and-india-orange-enter-final-of-womens-t20-cricket-tournament-for-the-blind-2025-636209.html Bengaluru Sep 3 India Red and India Orange have stormed into the final of the NTT DATA Womens T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 on Day 3 Organized by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India CABI with Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled the tournament is a pathway to select the top 16 women cricketers who will represent India at the firstever Womens T20 Blind World Cup this November in New Delhi Kathmandu and Bengaluru The day began with India Red defeating India Yellow while chasing 134 Captain Deepika TC 62 off 55 B3 and Anekha Thakur 47 off 40 B2 steered the chase while the former was named Player of the MatchIn the sixth match of the ongoing tournament Simu Das 114 off 72 and captain Ganga Kadam 55 off 47 powered India Orange to 2063 Rain halted India Blues reply at 231 declaring the match abandonedIndia Orange head into the finals having won all three games so far and proving they are a force to be reckoned with while India Red faced a singular defeat against their final opponents in the threeday buildup to the finalThe tournament goes beyond the boundaries of sport doubling up as a platform for empowerment Alongside competitive cricket players receive training in life skills digital literacy and financial literacy as well as stipends and higher education support These efforts aim to prepare and empower the next generation of women blind cricketers ensuring their growth both on and off the fieldThe grand finaleIndia Red vs India Orangetakes place on Thursday Beyond cricket this NTT DATAbacked initiative equips players with life skills digital and financial literacy stipends and higher education support ensuring empowerment on and off the fieldEarlier the Womens T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 saw thrilling action on its second day despite rain delays India Yellow posted 1415 led by Shivanis brilliant 56 off 35 balls India Blue fought back through Saloni 38 and Annu Sharma 38 but fell short by 11 runs Shivani was named Player of the MatchIn the second match of Day 2 India Orange restricted India Red to 1127 and chased the target with ease Basanti Hansda 59 and Muskan Gochar 35 shared an unbeaten partnership securing a 10wicket win Basanti was awarded Player of the Match IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/india-red-and-india-orange-enter-final-of-womens-t20-cricket-tournament-for-the-blind-2025-636209.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jordan-cox-earns-england-recall-for-ireland-t20i-series-after-hundred-heroics-636270.html London Sep 3 Jordan Cox has been handed a late callup to Englands T20I squad for the upcoming threematch series against Ireland after starring in the Mens Hundred with a PlayeroftheTournament performance The 24yearold batter was instrumental in Oval Invincibles third consecutive Hundred title scoring 367 runs at an average of 6116 and a strikerate of 17393 In Sundays final at Lords Cox struck a vital 40 off 28 balls in his teams 26run victory over Trent RocketsHis consistent form has now earned him an England recall after a string of nearmisses that included injuries disrupting a potential Test debut in New Zealand and a county century earlier this summerCox has featured for England before playing two T20Is against Australia in September 2024 and three ODIs on the West Indies tour later that year He now joins a secondstring squad captained by 21yearold Jacob Bethell who will make history as Englands youngest mens captain when the series begins in Dublin on September 17The original squad had been thin on specialist batting with the possibility of a bowling allrounder filling the No6 spot Coxs inclusion adds depth and balance ahead of matches scheduled for September 17 19 and 21The callup comes a day after Englands senior ODI side suffered a humbling loss to South Africa bowled out for just 131 at Headingley With regular skipper Harry Brook and several allformat players rested as part of workload management Bethell will lead a youthful outfit that also includes the likes of Rehan Ahmed Phil Salt Will Jacks and Adil RashidEngland T20I squad vs Ireland Jacob Bethell capt Rehan Ahmed Sonny Baker Tom Banton Jos Buttler Liam Dawson Tom Hartley Will Jacks Saqib Mahmood Jamie Overton Matthew Potts Adil Rashid Phil Salt Luke Wood Jordan Cox IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/jordan-cox-earns-england-recall-for-ireland-t20i-series-after-hundred-heroics-636270.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bengaluru-stampede-virat-says-happiest-franchise-moment-turned-tragic-vows-to-move-forward-with-care-and-respect-636130.html Bengaluru Sep 3 Talismanic batter Virat Kohli reacting for the first time regarding the June 4 Bengaluru stampede tragedy which claimed 11 lives near Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the RCB celebrations has stated on Wednesday that What shouldve been the happiest moment in our franchises history turned into something tragic and vowed to move forward with care and respect Royal Challengers Bengaluru took to social media to share Kohli statement that read Nothing in life really prepares you for a heartbreak like June 4th What shouldve been the happiest moment in our franchises history turned into something tragicVirat Kohli further stated Ive been thinking of and praying for the families of those we lost and for our fans who were injured Your loss is part of our story now Together we will move forward with care respect and responsibilityThe RCB commenting on this post stated in bold letters Virat Kholi reflects on his emotions and echoes how all of us at RCB feelEarlier the Bengaluru based franchise under the RCB Cares initiative announced Rs 25 lakh each for the families of the deceased personsRCB cares official announcement stated on August 30 that Our hearts broke on June 4 2025 We lost eleven members of the RCB family They were part of us Part of what makes our city our community amp our team unique Their absence will echo in the memories of each one of usNo amount of support can ever fill the space theyve left behind But as a first step and with the deepest respect RCB has extended Rs 25 lakh each to their families Not just as financial aid but as a promise of compassion unity and ongoing careThis is also the beginning of RCB Cares a longterm commitment for meaningful action that begins by honouring their memory Every step forward will reflect what the fans feel expect and deserveFollowing RCBs maiden IPL title win thousands of jubilant fans gathered outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 where the official celebrations were held However the event took a devastating turn as the overcrowded venue led to chaos when fans attempted to forcefully enter the stadium resulting in a deadly stampedeEarlier the stampede tragedy was discussed on the floor of the assembly during the recently concluded monsoon sessionKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah while making a statement in the Assembly regarding the stampede tragedy in Bengaluru that claimed 11 lives during the IPL victory celebrations maintained that such tragedies have occurred both in India and across the worldHe further claimed that no one in the country has ever taken responsibility or tendered resignations in such casesProtesting the statement BJP and JD S MLAs led by Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka staged a walkoutOn action taken CM Siddaramaiah said We have suspended five senior police officers The police had refused permission for the celebrations but did not issue it in writing RCB and Karnataka State Cricket Association KSCA posted tweets between 701 am and 8 am The 701 am post received 16 lakh views the 8 am post 4 lakh views and the 310 pm post 710 lakh views Instead of acting the police allowed the celebrations and did not get the posts deleted They colluded with the organisersThe justice will not be served merely if I apologise Justice will prevail only when action is initiated Criminal cases have been lodged against RCB DNA Entertainment Private Ltd and KSCA The case has been handed over to the CIDA chargesheet will be submitted after the courts consent We have fulfilled our responsibilities This incident should never have happened Once again I express my regrets Siddaramaiah had stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bengaluru-stampede-virat-says-happiest-franchise-moment-turned-tragic-vows-to-move-forward-with-care-and-respect-636130.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/cummins-willing-to-be-aggressive-in-rehab-to-be-able-to-play-in-ashes-636145.html Brisbane Sep 3 Australian captain Pat Cummins said he is willing to take an aggressive approach in his rehabilitation from a back injury to ensure he is fit for the allimportant Ashes starting on November 21 in Perth Cummins is currently sidelined with a lumbar bone stress injury and will miss the upcoming whiteball series against New Zealand and India While chief selector George Bailey has expressed confidence that Cummins will be ready to lead the team out for the first Ashes Test in Perth the captain added he wants to do everything to avoid watching the series from the sidelinesThat would be devastating so well be doing everything we can to try to be right for that and try to make a few decisions a little bit closer but confident Do the rehab right and give it a good crack Its a big Ashes series It doesnt get much bigger so I think youre willing to take a few risks and be a little bit aggressive to try and play as much Test cricket as you can Cummins told reporters in Brisbane on WednesdayHe also backed himself to be prepared for the first Test without any prior game time At this stage of my career I feel like I can probably get up to speed a bit quicker than when I was 18 or 19 Back then you probably feel like you need to play a few Sheffield Shield games or onedayers Im pretty confident even if I dont get a chance to play a Shield game Ill be able to get up to speed he saidAsked when he started to feel soreness in the back Cummins pointed towards the 30 Test series win in the West Indies The backs not too bad it was a little bit sore after the West Indies so I had a scan there was a little bit going on we gave it another month had a pretty quiet month to settle it down and I had another scan on Monday which was not terrible but enough to know that theres a little bit there and Ive kind of got to be careful for the next little bitIt doesnt feel too bad but Im obviously not bowling or doing much at the moment Sometimes you may just get unlucky and you bowl lots of overs in say the World Test Championship final and thats enough to start it but through the West Indies I felt like it was a little sore but nothing unusual for a fast bowlerBut once you get home and everything settles down it hangs around a little bit With bone injuries you just want to settle it down Im still doing a little gym but no real running no bowling Ill get that right and then will build up to the summerWell kind of work back from the Ashes to begin preparation Ill miss the white ball stuff but weve still got loads of time theres about 12 weeks until the next Test well see how the next little bit pans out he elaboratedIf Cummins isnt fit Australia have captaincy and bowling options to cover him Scott Boland will cover up for his absence in the bowling attack while former skipper Steve Smith will be the standin Test skipper for AustraliaWe always talk about we need a lot of depth Weve been lucky in the last couple of years We kind of havent had to go past the four guys really but guys like Sean AbbottDoggy Brendan Doggett theres about four or five guys Ness Michael Neser has obviously been around Jhye RichardsonTheres guys who have been in and around the Test team over the last few years and havent had too many opportunities but we know theyre going to be good enough if theyre needed But hopefully the other three are going to be fighting fit plus me and weve got plenty of resources he concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/cummins-willing-to-be-aggressive-in-rehab-to-be-able-to-play-in-ashes-636145.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/well-find-our-strength-again-rcb-skipper-patidar-sends-message-of-hope-after-tragic-june-4-stampede-636154.html New Delhi Sep 3 Royal Challengers Bengalurus IPLwinning captain Rajat Patidar broke his silence on the deadly stampede that claimed the lives of 11 fans during the teams maiden IPL titlewinning celebration and reaffirmed the sentiment of always standing by their fans A few hours after RCB posted Virat Kohlis first official statement since the incident skipper Patidar stated the team will find their strength againEvery time I walk out for RCB its with passion and that passion comes from you From your love your belief and your unwavering support Youve always stood by us And from the bottom of my heart I want you to know that we stand with you too Youve all been in my thoughts and prayers With all of us holding on to each other well find our strength again read the statement by Patidar shared via RCBs official social media handleFollowing RCBs maiden IPL title win thousands of jubilant fans gathered outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 where the official celebrations were held However the event took a devastating turn as the overcrowded venue led to chaos when fans attempted to forcefully enter the stadium resulting in a deadly stampedeRCB recently unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for their new initiative RCB Cares following the tragic stampede that claimed 11 lives during the teams IPL trophy celebrations earlier this yearAs part of the foundations longterm vision RCB announced that it will collaborate closely with the IPL and the Karnataka State Cricket Association KSCA to develop stronger crowd management protocols aimed at preventing such incidents in the futureThe franchise had earlier pledged Rs 25 lakh in compensation to each of the families affected by the tragedy Expanding on that commitment RCB Cares was introduced as a platform dedicated to support empower and elevate our 12th Man Army through meaningful actionFollowing the June 4 stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium premises during RCBs victory celebrations the Karnataka government appointed the Justice John Michael DCunha Commission to investigate the matter In its report the commission stated that the stadiums design and structure are inherently unsuitable and unsafe for mass gatheringsEarlier the stampede tragedy was discussed on the floor of the Karnataka Assembly during the recently concluded monsoon sessionKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah while making a statement in the Assembly regarding the stampede tragedy in Bengaluru maintained that such tragedies have occurred both in India and across the world He further claimed that no one in the country has ever taken responsibility or tendered resignations in such casesProtesting the statement BJP and JDS MLAs led by Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka staged a walkoutOn action taken CM Siddaramaiah said We have suspended five senior police officers The police had refused permission for the celebrations but did not issue it in writing RCB and Karnataka State Cricket Association KSCA posted tweets between 701 am and 8 am The 701 am post received 16 lakh views the 8 am post 4 lakh views and the 310 pm post 710 lakh views Instead of acting the police allowed the celebrations and did not get the posts deleted They colluded with the organisersJustice will not be served merely if I apologise Justice will prevail only when action is initiated Criminal cases have been lodged against RCB DNA Entertainment Private Ltd and KSCA The case has been handed over to the CIDA chargesheet will be submitted after the courts consent We have fulfilled our responsibilities This incident should never have happened Once again I express my regrets Siddaramaiah had stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/well-find-our-strength-again-rcb-skipper-patidar-sends-message-of-hope-after-tragic-june-4-stampede-636154.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bcci-invites-bids-to-replace-dream-11-as-national-team-lead-sponsor-635971.html Mumbai Sep 2 The Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI invited bids from entities for acquiring the national team lead sponsor rights on Tuesday The board announced the release of an Invitation for Expression of Interest IEOI which provides the detailed terms and conditions governing the submission and evaluation of bids The last date to purchase IEOI documents is September 12 while the deadline for submission of bid documents is set on September 16Last month BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed to IANS that the boards association with fantasy sports company Dream11 has ended after the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025 was passed in both Parliament and deliberations over finding a new lead sponsor are on Dream11 had signed a threeyear deal worth Rs 358 crore in July 2023 to replace edtech company Byjus as the lead sponsor of the Indian cricket teamThe BCCI said that the IEOI will be made available on receipt of payment of a nonrefundable fee of Rs 5 lakh plus any applicable Goods and Services TaxBidders are to email the details of payment made for the purchase of the IEOI to sponsorshipbccitv as per the procedure laid down in ANNEXURE A It is clarified that the IEOI documents shall be shared only upon the confirmation of payment of the nonrefundable IEOI fee Any bidder wishing to submit a bid is required to purchase the IEOI However only those satisfying the eligibility requirements set out in the IEOI and subject to the other terms and conditions set out therein shall be eligible to bid It is clarified that merely purchasing the IEOI does not entitle any person to bid it said in a releaseBCCI also said it reserves the right to cancel or amend the IEOI process at any stage in any manner without providing any reasonThe bidder must note the following requirements and restrictions pertaining to eligibility with respect to the IEOI A bid may only be submitted either by i the personentity which has purchased a copy of this IEOI upon payment of the IEOI fee or ii any personentity which is in the same Group as such personentity The IEOI fee paid by the bidder whether successful or unsuccessful shall not be refunded or adjusted against any other payment obligation of the bidder in any circumstancesAs per the financial eligibility laid out by the BCCI the average turnover of each bidder for the last three years must be at least Rs 3000000000 Indian Rupees Three Hundred Crore only as per the last three audited accounts or the average net worth of each bidder for the last three years must be at least Rs 3000000000 Indian Rupees Three Hundred Crore only as per the last three audited accountsUnder the Fit and Proper Person criteria the bidder i not having been convicted by a court of a criminal offence or offences involving moral turpitude economic offence or fraud ii not having any conflict of interest as per the BCCI Conflict of Interest Rules iii absence of conviction for any offence punishable with imprisonment for 2 two years or more in any jurisdiction iv absence of categorisation as a wilful defaulter by the Reserve Bank of India andor v a person having integrity and reputation will be deemed a Fit and Proper Person to submit a bidUnder the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025 the bidder including any of its group companies who is engaged in online money gaming betting or gambling services or similar services in India or anywhere in the world provides any online money gaming betting or gambling services or similar services to any person in India and has any investment or ownership interest in any person engaged in betting or gambling services in India is not permitted to submit a bidBidder including any of its Group companies should not be directly or indirectly engaged in the business of crypto trading or crypto exchange or crypto token or any business of similar natureBidders are prohibited from submitting bids through surrogate brands Surrogate branding refers to any attempt to indirectly submit a bid on behalf of a different entity or Person through the use of a different entity or person This includes but is not limited to the use of different names brands identity or logosA bidder operating or engaged in multiple brandproduct categories one of which falls under either the blocked brand categories or prohibited brand categories shall not be permitted to submit a bid in respect of such blocked brand categories or prohibited brand categories The prohibited brand categories are Alcohol products betting or gambling services cryptocurrency online money gaming or any such activities prohibited under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025 tobacco and one which is likely to offend public morals such as including but not limited to pornographyThe existing sponsors of the BCCI under the brand categories like Athleisure and sportswear manufacturers banks banking amp financial services and nonbanking financial companies nonalcoholic cold beverages fans mixer grinders and safety locks and insurance fall under locked brand categories IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/bcci-invites-bids-to-replace-dream-11-as-national-team-lead-sponsor-635971.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/williams-taylor-return-as-zimbabwe-name-squad-for-sri-lanka-t20is-635989.html Harare Sep 2 Zimbabwe have announced a 16man squad for the threematch T20I series against Sri Lanka starting on Wednesday at Harare Sports Club The other two fixtures are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at the same venue with all matches starting at 130 pm local timeZimbabwe faced a 20 clean sweep in the ODI series against Sri Lanka after suffering a fivewicket defeat in the second match on MondaySikandar Raza will continue to lead the side in the T20I format as Zimbabwe will be buoyed by the return of veteran allrounder Sean Williams who last featured in the format against Bangladesh on May 12 2024Also making a comeback is experienced wicketkeeperbatter Brendan Taylor recalled to the T20I side after a lengthy absence from the shortest version of the gameBrad Evans and Tadiwanashe Marumani are the other inclusions while Newman Nyamhuri Wessly Madhevere Vincent Masekesa and Tafadzwa Tsiga miss out from the squad that contested last months triangular series against New Zealand and South AfricaThe series presents another key step in Zimbabwes preparations to establish a consistent core ahead of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier set to be staged in Harare later this monthZimbabwe failed to win a single match in the T20I TriSeries involving South Africa and New Zealand as the other teams in the tournament in July However they will look to turn their fortune when they take on Sri Lanka in the shortest formatZimbabwe squad for T20Is against Sri Lanka Sikandar Raza captain Brian Bennett Ryan Burl Brad Evans Trevor Gwandu Clive Madande Tinotenda Maposa Tadiwanashe Marumani Wellington Masakadza Tony Munyonga Tashinga Musekiwa Blessing Muzarabani Dion Myers Richard Ngarava Brendan Taylor Sean Williams IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/williams-taylor-return-as-zimbabwe-name-squad-for-sri-lanka-t20is-635989.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/mahanaaryaman-scindia-assumes-charge-as-madhya-pradesh-cricket-association-chief-635995.html Indore Sep 2 Mahanaaryaman Scindia son of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia assumed charge as the president of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association MPCA on Tuesday At 29 Mahanaaryaman who also served as vicepresident of the Gwalior Division Cricket Association GDCA became the youngest ever MPCA president since its establishment in 1957 after he was unanimously elected for the post In the MPCA polls all the office bearers were elected unanimouslyMahanaaryaman was made a lifetime member of the MPCA in 2022 and also serves as president of the Madhya Pradesh T20 League MPL whose first edition took place in Gwalior in 2024This is an example that MPCA is a family that takes decisions unanimously MPCA is the only state cricket association in the country where elections are conducted in a warm familylike atmosphere Mahanaaryaman told reporters on TuesdayMahanaaryaman became the thirdgeneration member from the Scindia family to take charge of MPCA His grandfather late Madhavrao Scindia and father Jyotiraditya have both served as MPCA presidentsThis is a very emotional moment for me because my late grandfather Madhavrao Scindia and my father Jyotiraditya Scindia have also shouldered the responsibility of MPCA president he saidThe newly elected executive was finalised in the MPCA Annual General Meeting AGM held at Holkar Stadium in Indore on TuesdayBesides Mahanaaryaman vicepresident Vineet Sethia Sudhir Asnani a former international umpire took charge as the secretary Former India womens cricketer Arundhati Kirkire assumed her new role as the joint secretary while Sanjeev Dua took over as the treasurerOur vision has always been to promote cricket at the rural level and to encourage womens participation in the sport Just like former President Abhilash Abhilash Khandekar ji and his team worked with dedication and love we too will move forward with the same spirit and commitment Mahanaaryaman saidBefore assuming charge for his new role Mahanaaryaman with his father Jyotiraditya Scindia offered prayers at the famous Khajrana Ganesh temple hereThe first major assignment for the Scindialed MPCA will be to finalise all the necessary arrangements for Holkar Stadium to host the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup matchesThe venue is supposed to host five league stage matches three of which will feature defending champions Australia It will also stage Indias match against England on October 19 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/mahanaaryaman-scindia-assumes-charge-as-madhya-pradesh-cricket-association-chief-635995.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/prasidh-krishna-reflects-on-unforgettable-england-tour-says-it-will-stay-with-me-forever-636055.html New Delhi Sep 2 Prasidh Krishna says Indias gripping 22 draw in the AndersonTendulkar Trophy will remain etched in his memory as one of the most intense experiences of his career The Indian fast bowler opened up about the physical toll emotional highs and behindthescenes moments that made the summer in England truly unforgettableThe 28yearold was one of Indias standout performers in the deciding Test at The Oval where he bowled 43 overs for match figures of 8 for 188 to help script a sixrun victory Looking back Prasidh admitted the workload left him drainedPhysically it took a lot out of me he said It took me about a week to shake it off Then I came back played a few games in the Maharaja Trophy It felt good to go back to my state be with my statemates chat with the youngsters and just get that feeling of being back in cricket again Prasid told ESPNCricinfoBefore returning to training in Bengaluru Prasidh allowed himself some time off I did take a week to ten days off after the England series he revealed Even when I was on a break hiking and all that I could actually feel my body hurting I was still sore from that last Test at The Oval and the three hard days during the vacation On the fourth day I told myself Im not going to do anything I let my wife go on her hiking trip I stayed back for a day and actually felt my body recover a little bit moreAt The Oval Prasidh was at the centre of Indias dramatic finalday triumph England were cruising in pursuit of 374 before he produced two crucial strikes late on the fourth evening Reflecting on the tense finale he said The first ball I had clearly planned was going to be a bouncer That ball went for a boundary but it also helped me understand what was happening with the pitch The second one was an inside edge altogether Even with eight runs coming off the first two balls I was still pretty composed I knew I had to hit a certain area a certain length and let the ball do the talkingPrasidh credited Mohammed Siraj for applying pressure from the other end Siraj from the other end started off really well The ball was swinging not as much for me in the first couple of overs but it was swinging for him So I had to pull myself back a little and ask myself Okay what can I do now How do I get straighterThe turning point he felt was the dismissal of Jamie Smith The wicket of Jamie Smith changed everything From there it was about us being consistent in the right areas and then it was just a matter of time before the wickets fellWhen the final wicket fell India erupted It was a big sigh Prasidh recalled The joy the shouting the celebration we had right after the last wicket fell it was all relief We had put in so much as a team every single person out there so much mental grit and physical effort to win from the situation we were inThe emotions he admitted were overwhelming When I sit and watch the game now it doesnt feel the same because being out there the atmosphere was so good so electric and the joy was so immense Thats something that will stay with me forever I dont think Ill ever feel a similar moment just sitting back and watching from the outsideThere was also a flashpoint with Joe Root earlier in the Test which Prasidh was quick to clear up after Indias win I dont know why Rooty reacted he said with a laugh I just said youre looking in great shape and then it turned into a lot of abuse and all of that I did go and speak to most of them including Root He said I thought you abused me I said No and he replied I actually just wanted to get myself going as well so I had to pump myself upFor Prasidh that exchange summed up the spirit of the contestThats what I love about the sport thats the way Ive always played it To see everybody and especially a legend like him putting it all out there and fighting for the team even today thats something for everyone to learn from Youre out there to fight to win battles Sometimes it takes a lot more than just skill it takes a lot of mental grit to be part of that journeyLooking back at the fivematch series Prasidh compared it to a dramafilled TV showI dont think any of us expected the series to go that way he said It kept swinging back and forth and in hindsight 22 were really happy with how we played the whole series IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/prasidh-krishna-reflects-on-unforgettable-england-tour-says-it-will-stay-with-me-forever-636055.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/i-wanted-to-see-a-big-hundred-and-pathum-supplied-that-says-sl-skipper-asalanka-635808.html Harare Sep 1 Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka lauded opener Pathum Nissanka for delivering the big hundred that set up the island nations first overseas ODI series win in six years as they defeated Zimbabwe by five wickets in the second and final oneday on Sunday I wanted to see a big hundred and Pathum supplied that Both teams fought hard I just told the team to do the basics well Asalanka was quoted by ICC as sayingNissanka who had been searching for runs in recent oneday internationals rediscovered his touch with a commanding 122 off 136 balls decorated with 16 fours His seventh ODI century came on the back of a vital 76 in the opening game making him the standout performer of the seriesIt has been a little while since I have been among the runs in oneday internationals so I am glad I was able to score some here Nissanka reflected It was tougher to bat during the powerplay and the Zimbabwe bowlers performed well but I trusted myselfAsalanka himself played a pivotal role in the chase striking a fluent 71 from 61 deliveries to steady the innings after Nissankas departure The skipper credited Sri Lankas younger players for their composure in pressure moments Young players are doing a good job for the team I asked the batters to play with less risk and to run hard They did he saidFor Zimbabwe Sean Williams admitted his side had let slip key opportunities that could have changed the outcome The series could have gone differently It could have been 11 he said Today we missed an opportunity to be more aggressive in the middle overs The small chances make a big difference at the end of the dayThe 20 triumph marked Sri Lankas first away ODI series victory since beating Scotland in 2019 ending a long drought on foreign soil The two teams will now turn their attention to the threematch T20I series beginning September 3 in Harare IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/i-wanted-to-see-a-big-hundred-and-pathum-supplied-that-says-sl-skipper-asalanka-635808.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/nasum-and-tanzid-help-bangladesh-seal-series-with-nine-wicket-victory-over-the-netherlands-635812.html Sylhet Sep 1 Bangladesh stormed to an unassailable 20 lead in their threematch T20I series against the Netherlands with a dominant ninewicket victory in Sylhet on Monday The hosts bowled out the visitors for just 103 in 173 overs before chasing down the target in 131 overs making it their thirdquickest run chase in T20Is where overs werent reduced Opting to bring in Nasum Ahmed in place of Rishad Hossain Bangladesh were rewarded instantly as the leftarm spinner dismissed Max ODowd and Teja Nidamanuru off successive deliveries in the third over Nasum finished with 3 for 21 while the pace duo of Taskin Ahmed 222 and Mustafizur Rahman 218 continued their good formThe Netherlands batting faltered once again with seven batters dismissed in single digits Only three reached double figures and Aryan Dutt 30 off 24 was the lone bright spot hitting the only six of the innings before being bowled by Mahedi Hasan The visitors failed to capitalise on Bangladeshs sloppy fielding which included two missed runouts and a dropped catch and eventually folded for 103Bangladeshs reply began briskly with openers Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon attacking in the Powerplay Emon 23 off 21 survived an lbw review but fell to Kyle Klein in the sixth over Litton Das chipped in with 18 off 18 while Tanzid anchored the chase with a composed unbeaten 54 off 40 balls striking four boundaries and two sixesTanzid brought up his maiden T20I halfcentury in the 13th over before finishing the game in style with a straight boundary as Bangladesh reached 1063 in 131 oversWith this win Bangladesh not only secured the series 20 but also showcased their bowling depth and toporder strength The Netherlands on the other hand were left ruing another batting collapse with seven of their 11 players failing to cross double figuresThe final match of the series will be played in Sylhet later this week with Bangladesh eyeing a clean sweepBrief scoresNetherlands 103 all out in 173 overs Aryan Dutt 30 Vikramjit Singh 24 Nasum Ahmed 321 Mustafizur Rahman 218 lost to Bangladesh 1041 in 131 overs Tanzid Hasan 54 Parvez Hossain Emon 23 Kyle Klein 120 by nine wickets IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/nasum-and-tanzid-help-bangladesh-seal-series-with-nine-wicket-victory-over-the-netherlands-635812.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/mcmillan-appointed-full-time-new-zealand-women-assistant-coach-635839.html Wellington Sep 2 Craig McMillan has been appointed a fulltime New Zealand women crickets assistant coach just over a year after first joining the side on a parttime contract The former New Zealand player and batting coach will continue working across the White Ferns batting and fielding departments alongside Ben Sawyer and Dean Brownlie with his appointment officially beginning this weekThe role will see McMillan dedicate his time solely to the New Zealand women and the female Players of Interest programme as he steps back from his successful commentary career and other coaching commitmentsMcMillan who was with the side during the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup triumph in the UAE said he was delighted to take the job on fulltimeIm over the moon to be in this role with the WHITE FERNS The womens game is going from strength to strength and Im excited to continue to work with our talented players and help them reach their goals Macmillan saidThe last year has gone so quickly and Ive loved every minute of being part of a team that continues to improve challenge one another and does special things on the world stageHe said the New Zealands ICC Womens Cricket World Cup preparation is in full swing The White Ferns have been extensive in their preparation for the upcoming Cricket World Cup travelling to Chennai in August for a training camp in a bid to adapt to spinfriendly conditionsIts been a busy period leading into the 50over World Cup Weve had a number of camps including one in Chennai which exposed the players to Indian conditions like what theyll face in OctoberNovember The team is pumped to get back to India and take on another World Cup he saidNZC said Womens World Cup squad is set to be announced on September 10 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/mcmillan-appointed-full-time-new-zealand-women-assistant-coach-635839.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pat-cummins-ruled-out-of-india-nz-white-ball-series-to-focus-on-ashes-635852.html Melbourne Sep 2 Australia Test and ODI skipper Pat Cummins has been sidelined from the upcoming whiteball series against India and New Zealand due to a lower back injury Cricket Australia confirmed that his rehabilitation is being carefully managed with a focus on ensuring full fitness ahead of the Ashes Australia are set to play New Zealand in a threematch T20I series starting October 1 followed by a home series against India featuring three ODIs from October 19 to 25 and five T20Is from October 29 to November 8 The highly anticipated Ashes campaign at home will kick off against England in Perth on November 21Cummins wont be considered for the upcoming limitedovers series against India or New Zealand and will continue his rehabilitation plan with a return to bowling to be determined as part of his Ashes preparation Cricket Australia said in a statementCummins hasnt featured in any match since the Test series in the Caribbean where his bowling workload was notably reduced He subsequently sat out the fivematch T20I series against the West Indies and the following fixtures against South Africa a strategic decision aimed at giving him a 10week conditioning period ahead of the Australian Test summer similar to his preparation last yearHowever Cummins began to experience back soreness after returning from the Caribbean with the discomfort persisting longer than anticipated A routine scan conducted on Monday revealed signs of bone stress often referred to as a hot spot which can sometimes precede a stress fracture Fortunately no fracture was detected in his lower back and team medical staff remain optimistic that hell recover in time for the first Ashes Test against EnglandThere always was a deload planned for him post that West Indies Test series and then hes just reported that he had a little bit of ongoing back soreness as part of that and the scan just identified a little bit of lumbar bone stress chair of selectors George Bailey saidI think the focus for him has and will continue to be just preparation for that Ashes Test series So therell just be some further management and a little bit of rehab around that But in terms of plan for the Ashes I dont think too much will change There still feels like theres plenty of time But theres full expectation that Pat will be right to go come the first Test IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/pat-cummins-ruled-out-of-india-nz-white-ball-series-to-focus-on-ashes-635852.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/stoinis-push-for-t20-world-cup-spot-receives-major-boost-after-recall-for-nz-t20is-635878.html Melbourne Sep 2 Marcus Stoinis has been handed an opportunity to strengthen his case for selection in the upcoming T20 World Cup earning a recall for Australias threematch series against New Zealand However hopes of Spencer Johnson stepping in as a likeforlike replacement for Mitchell Starc who retired from the T20Is appear slim Stoinis push for T20 World Cup spot receives major boost after recall for NZ T20IsMelbourne Sep 2 Marcus Stoinis has been handed an opportunity to strengthen his case for selection in the upcoming T20 World Cup earning a recall for Australias threematch series against New Zealand However hopes of Spencer Johnson stepping in as a likeforlike replacement for Mitchell Starc who retired from the T20Is appear slimStoinis had previously reached an understanding with selectors to skip the recent T20Is against West Indies and South Africa in order to participate in the Hundred Despite his absence from those series he remains firmly in the World Cup conversation He now returns to a squad missing Cameron Green who will feature in the opening round of the Sheffield Shield as he works towards resuming full bowling dutiesMeanwhile Nathan Ellis who has become a key figure in Australias T20I pace setup will also sit out of the New Zealand series with his wife Connie expecting their first child Though a contrasting style to Starc Ellis is now considered a nearcertain pick for the T20 World Cup following Starcs retirement from the formatThe latest update for Spencer is that itll be sometime in the new year that hell start to come back online again chair of selectors George Bailey said What that looks like and at what point I dont think theres anything definitive on that still hoping that he can have an impact both domestically and potentially internationally towards the back end of the seasonStoinis is expected to compete for a middleorder finishing role in Australias T20 World Cup squad with his medium pace offering valuable flexibility especially given he has been deployed with the new ball in previous matchesSpencer Johnson seen as a potential longterm replacement for Starc in whiteball formats is also set to miss out The leftarm quick who has taken 14 wickets in just eight T20Is suffered a back injury during the IPL and has been ruled out for the remainder of the year He was initially named for the West Indies series in July but had to withdraw due to injuryMeanwhile Matthew Short returns to the national setup for the New Zealand series after recovering from a side strain that kept him out of the matches against the West Indies and South Africa With a stacked batting order the series will be a key opportunity for Short to push for a spot in the final World Cup squadThe three T20Is against New Zealand will be played over four days October 1 3 and 4 Australia will then face India in a fivematch T20I series at home their final international assignment before the World Cup squad is finalised However the Big Bash League could serve as a lastminute platform for fringe players to make their case Ahead of the global tournament Australia are also scheduled to play three preparatory matches in Pakistan in early February IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/stoinis-push-for-t20-world-cup-spot-receives-major-boost-after-recall-for-nz-t20is-635878.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/glasner-insists-there-is-no-deal-for-club-captain-guehi-after-liverpool-bid-635667.html New Delhi Sep 1 After Liverpool made a late attempt to sign Crystal Palace defender March Guehi with the transfer deadline set for Monday head coach Oliver Glasner insisted there is no deal on the table for his captain As per Sky Sports Liverpool made an improved bid worth 35 million pounds for Guehi that included a 10 per cent sellon clauseGlasner who was speaking after Palaces win at Villa Park believes the England international will be happy to continue at Selhurst Park this season and asked club chairman Steve Parish to make the decisionThere is no deal We can decide he is our player and under contract We can decide It is up to us The only one who decides if Marc has to stay is our chairmanOur fans deserve to have the best players available If we dont sell Marc he will accept it He loves Crystal Palace and the team said Glasner in his postgame conferencePalace are considering Liverpools Joe Gomez and Chelseas Alex Disai as potential replacements for their skipper but a late move is difficult with the deadline for the transfer window fast approachingGlasner believes the Englishman staying is important if Palace want to play a successful season and does not believe it is possible to replace a player of his importance within a dayWe have to keep Guehi if we want to play a successful season We had a fantastic start unbeaten in these six games winning the Community Shield Goal number two was qualifying for the group stage of the Conference League and we did it I told the players it was a good start for a great start we need to win here and this is what the players did said GlasnerBut its just a start The first step is made And for playing a successful season we need Marc Its not possible within one day to find the replacement who can play immediately in the Premier League When you see our defensive setup this is our foundation everybody knows exactly what he has to do everybody can rely on each other Marc isnt a small part in this hes our captain he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/glasner-insists-there-is-no-deal-for-club-captain-guehi-after-liverpool-bid-635667.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/overton-announces-indefinite-break-from-red-ball-cricket-with-immediate-effect-635720.html London Sep 1 Englands seambowling allrounder Jamie Overton has announced that he will be taking an indefinite break from redball cricket with immediate effect to focus on playing the shorter formats Overton who has represented Surrey and Somerset in 99 firstclass matches and played two Tests for England since his debut in 2022 said the decision was made after much consideration The decisions also mean that Overton will not be a part of Englands squad for the allimportant Ashes starting on November 21 in PerthAfter a great deal of thought I have decided to take an indefinite break from redball cricket I feel very fortunate to have played 99 firstclass matches including two Test matches for EnglandRedball firstclass cricket has provided the foundation for my professional career and has been the gateway to every opportunity Ive had in the game so far Its where I learnt the game and it fuelled the goals and ambitions that have driven me for so longHowever at this stage of my career with the demands of cricket across a 12month calendar its no longer possible to commit fully to all formats at every level both physically and mentally Going forward my focus will be on whiteball cricket and I will continue to give everything to play at the highest level for as long as I can Overton said in a statement issued by the England and Wales Cricket Board ECB on MondayOverton was a part of Surreys hattrick of County Championship titles including taking 36 wickets in the 2022 triumph with the best figures of 661 While the England Test team will be battling in the Ashes in Australia Overton will be turning out for Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League BBLRob Key England Mens Director of Cricket said the decision came as a surprise but was respected by the management Jamies news came unexpected and it is sad to see as he would have been part of our redball plans for the foreseeable future That said it serves as a reminder of the cricketing landscape we now operate in We respect his decision and are grateful to him for informing us when he did he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/overton-announces-indefinite-break-from-red-ball-cricket-with-immediate-effect-635720.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/mahanaryaman-scindia-unanimously-elected-as-youngest-ever-mpca-president-635724.html Indore Sep 1 Mahanaryaman Scindia the son of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia is set to be unanimously elected as president of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association MPCA Though the election and subsequent declaration of the result is to happen during the associations Annual General Meeting AGM on Tuesday outgoing president Abhilash Khandekar confirmed to IANS on Monday that the new set of office bearers are to be elected unopposedAt 29 Mahanaryaman who also serves as vicepresident of the Gwalior Division Cricket Association GDCA and is a member of the erstwhile Gwalior royal family will become the youngest ever MPCA president since its establishment in 1957He will be the thirdgeneration member from the Scindia family to take charge of MPCA His grandfather late Madhavrao Scindia and father Jyotiraditya have both served as MPCA presidentsHe was made a lifetime member of the MPCA in 2022 and also serves as president of the Madhya Pradesh T20 League MPL whose first edition took place in Gwalior in 2024Apart from him Vineet Sethia will be the new vicepresident while Sudhir Asnani a former international umpire is set to take over as the new secretary Former India womens cricketer Arundhati Kirkire will be the new joint secretary while Sanjeev Dua is set to take over as the TreasurerIANS understands that two nominations for the office bearers posts were withdrawn on Sunday which meant the number of valid nominations matched the posts on offer for the elections As a result Tuesdays declaration of new office bearers by the electoral officer is just a mere formality said an MPCA sourceThe first major assignment for the Scindialed MPCA will be to finalise all the necessary arrangements for Holkar Stadium to host the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup matches The venue is supposed to host five league stage matches three of which will feature defending champions Australia It will also stage tournament hosts Indias match against England on October 19 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/mahanaryaman-scindia-unanimously-elected-as-youngest-ever-mpca-president-635724.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/england-hand-odi-debut-to-sonny-baker-for-series-opener-against-south-africa-635728.html Leeds Sep 1 Hampshire pacer Sonny Baker is set to make his England debut in the first ODI against South Africa on Tuesday having been named in Harry Brooks starting XI for the fixture The Hampshire bowler has impressed for his county for England Lions and with Manchester Originals in The Hundred in recent months earning him a place in his first international squadHe joins Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse in the bowling lineup as well as spinner Adil Rashid on his home groundBakers presence adds freshness to the squad as England continue to groom their next generation of fast bowlers ahead of a packed calendar that includes next years T20 World Cup and the 2027 World CupThe batting order also boasts a blend of youth and experience Jamie Smith Ben Duckett and Joe Root feature at the top while skipper Brook will be joined by Jos Buttler in the middle order The allround options of Jacob Bethel and Will Jacks provide additional depth ensuring England maintain balance with both bat and ballFor Baker the debut represents the culmination of years of promise Once earmarked as a bright prospect at agegroup levels he now has the opportunity to prove himself on the international stage His progression mirrors Englands continued commitment to investing in young talent ensuring a healthy pipeline for the futureAs England face South Africa in what promises to be a competitive series all eyes will be on Baker to see if he can replicate his domestic form and make an immediate impact in international cricketEngland playing XI for 1st ODI vs South Africa Jamie Smith Ben Duckett Joe Root Harry Brook c Jos Buttler Jacob Bethel Will Jacks Bryson Carse Jofra Archer Adil Rashid Sonny BakerEngland are hosting South Africa for three ODIs and as many T20Is from September 2 to 14 IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/england-hand-odi-debut-to-sonny-baker-for-series-opener-against-south-africa-635728.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/cricket/markram-de-kock-maharaj-amongst-marquee-names-to-headline-sa20-player-auction-635732.html Johannesburg Sep 1 South Africas leading cricketers Aiden Markram Quinton de Kock Keshav Maharaj and a host of international stars will go under the hammer when the SA20 season four player auction takes place in Johannesburg on September 9 With more than 500 players shortlisted for the auction the six franchises will finalise their 19member squads ahead of the tournament which begins on December 26 In a statement on Monday SA20 announced that it received a record 800plus player registrationsthe highest in its fouryear historybefore the list was reduced to 541 following franchise reviewsThe final player auction pool comprises 300 South African cricketers and 241 overseas players Markram South Africas T20I captain headlines the South African contingent which also features de Kock Maharaj Anrich Nortje Reeza Hendricks Tabraiz Shamsi Ottneil Baartman and Gerald CoetzeeUnder Markrams captaincy Sunrisers Eastern Cape won two successive SA20 titles in 2023 and 2024 and before becoming runnersup in the 2025 season Sunrisers though can use the righttomatchcard in case they rebid on Markram in the auctionMembers of the ICC World Test Championship winning team Kyle Verreynne David Bedingham Wiaan Mulder Lungi Ngidi Tony de Zorzi and Dane Paterson are also among the notable names in the player auctionThe international pool includes Bangladeshs leftarm spin bowling allrounder Shakib Al Hasan who is bidding to become the first player from his country to feature in the league alongside compatriot leftarm fast bowler Mustafizur RahmanEngland great James Anderson leads a strong contingent from his country and is joined by Alex Hales Moeen Ali Tom Abell Adam Rossington Jordan Cox and Daniel Worrall Australias DArcy Short and South Africanborn New Zealander Devon Conway add to the mix while a brandnew Under23 category will allow franchises to secure two South African players aged 23 or under on the day the competition beginsRising stars Dewald Brevis Kwena Maphaka and Andile Simelane are among those eligible to be picked under the category A total purse of 131 million rand USD 737 million is available to fill 84 slots including for picking 25 overseas playersEach squad must include 19 players with a minimum of nine South Africans seven overseas players two Under23 South Africans and one Wildcard player The auction will be broadcast live on JioHotstar in India as well as on the tournaments YouTube channel and social media accounts IANS https://dailyworld.in/cricket/markram-de-kock-maharaj-amongst-marquee-names-to-headline-sa20-player-auction-635732.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:19:00 +0530