Sri Lanka's captain Chamari Athapaththu blamed a poor batting display for their five-wicket loss to West Indies in the Women's T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 98, a total West Indies chased down with 23 balls to spare.
Joe Root's captaincy record now includes the second-most defeats as a Test skipper, with England's loss to New Zealand at The Oval being his 27th. Despite this, his loss percentage is higher than those with more defeats.
Joe Root's 27th Test defeat as captain, a 253-run loss to New Zealand at The Oval, places him level with Stephen Fleming for the second-most losses. Root's 40.91% loss rate is notably higher than Fleming's and Graeme Smith's.
South Africa Women are 59/2 after 9.6 overs, with Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits building a partnership. Kapp hit a six and a four, while Brits added another boundary. They need 134 runs from 88 balls.
Matt Henry took five wickets to secure a 253-run victory for New Zealand against England in the second Test at The Oval, leveling the series 1-1. England were bowled out for 209 on the final day.
England's dominant batting display, highlighted by Sophia Dunkley's 57 and a rapid 61-run partnership from Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson, secured a 38-run victory over Scotland. The win moves England closer to the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
England is on the brink of defeat against New Zealand in the Test match, needing 463 runs to avoid a loss. Joe Root's defiant 75* offers a glimmer of hope amidst a batting collapse that saw England stumble to 182 for five.
India achieved a record 23 runs in the opening over of their ODI chase against Afghanistan in Chennai. This was aided by Afghanistan being penalized five runs for pitch infringements. Yashasvi Jaiswal was instrumental in the scoring spree.
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India's opening batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, displayed aggressive batting, scoring freely against Afghanistan's bowlers. Boundaries were frequent, and the team reached 50 runs quickly, with some fielding errors from Afghanistan contributing to the score. A minor injury concern arose for AM Ghazanfar.
Ishan Kishan is making a strong case for an ODI spot with a 125 off 79 balls against Afghanistan, following his T20 World Cup comeback. Despite limited opportunities due to established players, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate believes Kishan has transformed into a 50-over player.
Shubman Gill has transformed from a promising opener into a dependable captain and batter for India, scoring three centuries in under a month as captain. His captaincy has coincided with a significant surge in his batting average across formats, raising questions about leadership unlocking his potential.
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India has experimented with its lineup in the ODI series against Afghanistan, with KL Rahul's lower-order batting position drawing criticism. Former captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Rahul should bat higher, and also questioned the series' scheduling amidst player fatigue.
Shivang Kumar, an all-rounder for Bundelkhand Bulls, defied expectations by developing into a chinaman bowler alongside his batting prowess. His unique skillset, honed through unconventional training and parental support, earned him a spot in the IPL with Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 30 lakh, highlighting the growing talent pool from the Madhya Pradesh League.
Ten-year-old Ashirvad Sooryavanshi, younger brother of cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, scored 103 runs off 87 balls in his debut match for Cricket Academy Tajpur. Ashirvad, who has only been playing for six months, is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium pacer, drawing comparisons to Hardik Pandya.
Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the potential to revive Test cricket if he excels in the format. Srikkanth urged against excessive scrutiny, highlighting the young player's aura and ability to attract audiences.
Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the potential to revive Test cricket if he develops his game in the longest format. Srikkanth urged against excessive scrutiny, highlighting the youngster's aura and ability to attract audiences.
The UK Attorney General's office has ceased posting on X, becoming the first government department to do so due to concerns over the platform's role in inciting violence and racism. The decision follows recent disorder in Southampton and Belfast, linked to far-right agitators using the platform.
The UK Attorney General's office has ceased posting on X, citing concerns over the platform's use in inciting violence and racism. This marks the first UK government department to leave the platform, following incidents in Southampton and Belfast.
The UK Attorney General's office has ceased posting on X, becoming the first government department to do so due to concerns about the platform inciting violence and racism. The decision follows recent disorder in Southampton and Belfast, where far-right groups allegedly used X to promote protests.
Shubman Gill's exceptional batting form continued as he scored 154, leading India to a 170-run victory and clinching the ODI series against Afghanistan in Lucknow. Gill's performance also drew praise for its positive impact on his captaincy.
Graeme Swann lauded Ishan Kishan's 125 off 79 balls in India's ODI win over Afghanistan. Swann highlighted Kishan's adaptability, game awareness, and improved strokeplay, noting his ability to shift gears rapidly and turn weaknesses into strengths.
Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan forged a 224-run partnership in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow. Gill scored 154 and Kishan 125, showcasing a potent left-right batting combination that could shape India's strategy for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
