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ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Officials For Final Match Announced

ICC Women's T20 World Cup final will be played on Sunday and for this match Kim Cotton will be overlooking closely as the match official. She has been named one of the two on-field umpires officiating the encounter between South Africa and Australia. She will be officiating the T20 World Cup final for the second consecutive time. Jamaican cricket umpire Jacqueline Williams will join hailing from New Zealand Kim Cotton. Cotton was a part of the epic encounter between India's Women's team and Australia's women's team. On the other hand, Williams was a part of South Africa's six-run win against England. This victory marks South Africa's first-ever ICC World Cup final.

"Red-hot Anger, Bewilderment, Embarrassment": Australia Great's Harsh Words After Losses Against India

Australia face an acid challenge as they gear up for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, starting in Indore on March 1. The hosts have already retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match contest. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has already predicted a '4-0' win for the Rohit Sharma-led team. In the midst of this, Australia have been affected by injuries and regular captain Pat Cummins going back home to be by his ailing mother's side.

Handscomb says Australia can deal with absence of Cummins, Warner

Australia's Peter Handscomb believes the absence of captain Pat Cummins and batter David Warner will make life tougher when they face India in the third test starting in Indore on Wednesday but the return of Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc was "exciting".

"If She Genuinely Put In The Effort...": Australia Star's Massive Jibe At Harmanpreet Kaur Over Run Out In T20 World Cup Semi-final

India's dreams of a maiden Women's T20 World Cup title ended when the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side fell short by five runs in the semi-final against Australia. Chasing a 173-run target against Australia in the semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup semi-final, India were batting confidently at one stage, till skipper Harmanpreet's run out happened. The match turned dramatically when Harmanpreet was run out with just 40 runs needed off 32 balls. Kaur batted superbly to make 52 off 34 balls. She hit a ball to deep midwicket and seemed set to complete a comfortable two runs only for her bat to jab into the turf just short of the crease. Kaur threw her bat angrily as she walked off. That dismissal pegged back India ultimately.

"I'm Being Blunt": Ravi Shastri Gives Brutal Verdict On KL Rahul Ahead Of Third Test Against Australia

Former India coach Ravi Shastri is against the idea of picking a vice-captain in a home series as he feels it complicates the selection of the best XI when the deputy team leader is not in form. Shastri also hinted that Shubman Gill should replace KL Rahul in the remaining two Tests of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. There has been a lot of talk around India vice-captain Rahul's prolonged lean patch. The opener has scores of 22, 23, 10, 2, 20, 17 and 1 in his last seven innings. With the young Gill waiting in the wings despite his stellar run across formats, the pressure is increasing on Rahul. "The team management know his (Rahul's) form, they know his mental state. They know how they should be watching someone like Gill," Shastri said on the ICC Review podcast.

Why Did Australia Tests Finish In 3 Days? Fan Asks. R Ashwin Explains

India defeated Australia by 6 wickets in the second Test match in New Delhi to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The hosts now lead the series 2-0 after registering convincing wins in the first two matches. Australia, who had failed to give a fight to India in the Nagpur Test, did improve a bit but couldn't prevent a loss. Results of both the matches came within three days.

Alcaraz says leg issue not a worry before Norrie rematch in Rio final

Carlos Alcaraz played down concerns about a fresh leg injury after reaching the final of the Rio Open on Saturday, saying it was normal for him to compete with some pain and he would be 100 per cent ready to face Cameron Norrie.

WorldSBK Phillip Island: Bautista takes treble as Ducati dominate

There was double delight for Ducati at Phillip Island on Sunday afternoon as Alvaro Bautista scored a treble WorldSBK victory.

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ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Officials For Final Match Announced

"Red-hot Anger, Bewilderment, Embarrassment": Australia Great's Harsh Words After Losses Against India

Handscomb says Australia can deal with absence of Cummins, Warner

"If She Genuinely Put In The Effort...": Australia Star's Massive Jibe At Harmanpreet Kaur Over Run Out In T20 World Cup Semi-final

"I'm Being Blunt": Ravi Shastri Gives Brutal Verdict On KL Rahul Ahead Of Third Test Against Australia

Why Did Australia Tests Finish In 3 Days? Fan Asks. R Ashwin Explains

Alcaraz says leg issue not a worry before Norrie rematch in Rio final

WorldSBK Phillip Island: Bautista takes treble as Ducati dominate