Beaumont warns England's rivals at Cup
Tammy Beaumont feels England have been overlooked despite going into the Women's Cricket World Cup as reigning champions, warning her side's rivals to "write us off at your peril."
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Limited number of tickets sold out for SA v Bangladesh ODIs at SuperSport Park
Tickets have been sold out for the two one-day internationals to be played between South Africa and Bangladesh at SuperSport Park.
Tammy Beaumont warns World Cup rivals not to write off her reigning champions
Tammy Beaumont feels England have been overlooked despite going into the Women’s World Cup as reigning champions but she cautioned her side’s rivals: “Write us off at your peril.”
Too hot to handle: The current speed merchants from countries other than Pakistan
Lahiru Kumara," said commentator Harsha Bhogle on air as Ishan Kishan copped a blow to his head courtesy a ferocious 146-clicks plus bouncer rom the Lankan pacer during the India-Sri Lanka second T20I. Kishan was later taken to the hospital for a precautionary CT scan and was fortunate to get away without any major damage. Express pace bowling can be dangerous sometimes but it also brings with it a sheer adrenaline rush and is a treat to watch in international cricket. Over the decades, Pakistan was the only subcontinental cricket team which produced multiple outright quicks who made batsmen dance to their tunes. The supply chain of fast bowlers seemed endless for Pakistan. But with time, other subcontinental teams too have developed or are in the process of developing an arsenal of speed merchants. India, for example, in the last 4-5 years has developed some serious pacers across formats and more and more youngsters are cropping up and advancing to the higher levels. Teams like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan too are eagerly investing in young talents, who can clock above 140 kmph at will and rattle the batters. TimesofIndia.com here takes a look at some of the current highly rated quicks from the subcontinental teams other than Pakistan who are constantly clocking 140kmph plus on the speed guns: Jasprit Bumrah (India)
Proteas women suffer blow with Lizelle Lee set to miss World Cup opener
The Proteas will be without star batter Lizelle Lee for their Women's World Cup opening match against Bangladesh on Saturday.
Proteas women star batter Lizelle Lee to miss opening World Cup match
Cape Town - The Proteas will be without star batter Lizelle Lee for their opening ICC Women's World Cup clash against Bangladesh on Saturday.
England down Proteas in final Women's World Cup warm-up
The Proteas lost their second and final warm-up match against England at Bert Sutcliffe Oval on Wednesday in preparation for this weekend's Women's Cricket World Cup.
Women's World Cup: England beat South Africa in warm-up in New Zealand
England impressively brushed aside South Africa in their final Women's World Cup warm-up match in Lincoln.