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Ramesh Powar's term ends, NCA head VVS Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

Ramesh Powar's contract has expired at the conclusion of the side's campaign in the ICC World Cup and he might have to reapply for the post as per BCCI rules. The disastrous World Cup campaign could also lead to a radical shift in women's cricket, with National Cricket Academy (NCA) head VVS Laxman taking an active part in mentoring the next batch of the country's cricketers. The team failed to make the semifinals of the ongoing tournament.

David Warner trolls Pat Cummins after starring in Gillette ad - 'What are you shaving?'

Australia opener David Warner has poked fun at his Test captain Pat Cummins after the 28-year-old appeared in a new advert for Gillette.

Women's World Cup: Superstars who are successfully juggling cricket & motherhood

Cricket Club (MCC) made an amendment to the game's law. On grounds of promoting gender-equality in sports, the MCC ruled that the word 'batsman' shall, henceforth, be replaced by 'batter'. It may sound trivial, but such thoughtful moves go a long way in terms of respect towards women in sports. Six months from that day, the world saw images of Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof carrying her six-month-old daughter Fatima as she reached New Zealand along with the rest of the Pakistan squad for the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup.

2022 World Cup draw: England, Wales and Scotland's best and worst case scenarios

England are in the hat for the 2022 World Cup draw, which takes place at the DECC venue in Doha on Friday.

World Cup 2022: Two more spots at Qatar confirmed with three play-off places remaining

Only three places at the 2022 World Cup remain up for grabs after Mexico and the United States both booked their tickets to Qatar.

England to face Australia in Women’s Cricket World Cup final after brilliant win over South Africa

England will face Australia in the Women’s Cricket World Cup final this weekend after a stunning victory over South Africa in Christchurch.

Mexico and USA qualify for World Cup 2022 finals in Qatar and Costa Rica settle for play-off

The USA showed once again how much improvement they will need to have a successful World Cup, after making it through to tomorrow’s draw despite defeat to Costa Rica — while Mexico also secured their place in Qatar. Gregg Berhalter’s side knew only a heavy defeat would stop them from reaching the winter tournament, but after a qualifying campaign which has failed to convince, they went down 2-0 to the central Americans — who will take on New Zealand in a play-off to reach the tournament.

World Cup 2022 draw pots in full as Scotland stare up at giants

Steve Clarke might not be taking much interest in the World Cup draw with his Scotland side still 180 minutes away from qualifying for Qatar.

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Ramesh Powar's term ends, NCA head VVS Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

David Warner trolls Pat Cummins after starring in Gillette ad - 'What are you shaving?'

Women's World Cup: Superstars who are successfully juggling cricket & motherhood

2022 World Cup draw: England, Wales and Scotland's best and worst case scenarios

World Cup 2022: Two more spots at Qatar confirmed with three play-off places remaining

England to face Australia in Women’s Cricket World Cup final after brilliant win over South Africa

Mexico and USA qualify for World Cup 2022 finals in Qatar and Costa Rica settle for play-off

World Cup 2022 draw pots in full as Scotland stare up at giants