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Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time, throwing Australia's preparation for the crunch World Cup qualifier against Japan into chaos.
ICC Women's ODI World Cup here in New Zealand, the Indian team celebrated Holi in Auckland on Friday before its next match against Australia. BCCI's Twitter handle for the Indian women's team read, "Ringing in the festivities post practice in Auckland. Here's #TeamIndia wishing everyone a Happy Holi all the way from New Zealand," along with an image of the team after the players celebrated the festival of colours. Marking the onset of the spring season, Holi is a festival symbolic of joy and victory of good over evil.
Australian Nick Kyrgios apologised for losing his temper after his defeat at the hands of Rafa Nadal at Indian Wells and for smashing his racket into the ground, which then bounced and nearly struck a ball boy.
Star India batter Smriti Mandhana on Friday said the team is seeking to draw motivation from the performance on the 2021 tour of Australia when the two teams clash in a crucial Women's ODI World Cup match on Saturday. In the series played last year, India lost 1-2 but ended Australia's 26-match winning streak. India had also famously derailed Australia's chances in the 2017 World Cup by beating them in the semifinals.
Amidst the ongoing ICC Women's ODI World Cup, Team India celebrated Holi in Auckland before the next match against Australia. Taking to their Twitter, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Women wrote, "Ringing in the festivities post practice in Auckland Here's #TeamIndia wishing everyone a Happy Holi all the way from New Zealand."
Nick Kyrgios dragged Hollywood star Ben Stiller into a row with a spectator during his stormy defeat to Rafael Nadal at Indian Wells. The Aussie initially snapped at someone in the crowd as he prepared to serve during the deciding set in the quarter-final clash.
Women's ODI World Cup match here on Saturday. In the series played last year, India lost 1-2 but ended Australia's 26-match winning streak. India had also famously derailed Australia's chances in the 2017 World Cup by beating them in the semifinals. "Everyone knows what happened in 2017. More than that, we discussed our last tour of Australia. We have done well against them and we almost won the series. That's the brand of cricket we want to play and that has been our motivation," she said at a virtual media interaction ahead of Saturday's fixture. The left-handed batter further said, "the girls are really motivated and everyone is pumped to go and get 2 points on board, knowing the situation of the tournament and how important this match is. The team psychologist has also helped in this regard." On the fitness of key batter Harmanpreet Kaur, Mandhana said "she is fit and available for tomorrow's game." Dwelling further on the 2021 tour of Australia, the India opener said "Definitely we couldn't win the series. The second match also we almost won against them, so it would have been like a series win." About veteran bowler Jhulan Goswami's 200th ODI match, Mandhana said: "It is a proud moment for all of us to be there for Jhulan di's 200th match. She has been motivating us and also all the girls back home."
Nick Kyrgios lashed out at a reporter who dared ask him about a racquet smash that almost hit a ball boy after his stormy defeat to Rafael Nadal at Indian Wells. The Aussie lost a tense deciding set in the quarter-final clash before exploding in rage. Ad/> After shaking hands with his opponent and the umpire, Kyrgios hurled his racquet into the ground – inadvertently sending it charging down the court towards the ball boy.