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Two Australian cricketing giants leave us with unmatched legacies
Cricket and the wider world have been stunned by the sudden loss of two greats of the Australian and international game, Shane Warne and Rod Marsh. I was fortunate to have seen them both play and watching their on-field personae gave some clues as to their off-field ones.
Women's World Cup: India's top-order has to fire, says Shiv Sunder Das
Shiv Sunder Das on Thursday said rotation of strike is a cause of worry and they might have to rethink the team's batting order following its 62-run defeat against New Zealand in the ICC women's World Cup. Chasing 261, India failed to capitalise on the power play with the top order boasting experienced duo of Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma alongside rookie Yastika Bhatia failing to fire as India were all out for 198 in 46.4 overs to concede a 62-run defeat. "The top order has to fire. We have the batting firepower to go deeper in the tournament. Looking at the top order, once you get going in the 10-15 overs, you can put on good score," Das said in the post-match media interaction. With three southpaws in the top-order, the White Ferns gave the new ball to off-spinner Frances Mackay as she returned with a tidy 8-1-25-0.
ICC Women's World Cup: We didn't have a batter to take the game deep, says Mithali Raj after India's defeat against New Zealand
Mithali Raj had no hesitation in admitting that top order's performance hasn't been up to the mark as India didn't have "a batter to take the game deep" in their 62-run defeat against New Zealand in the ICC Women's World Cup. India managed only 198 in a chase of 260 against the White Ferns after only 50 runs were scored off 20 overs here on Thursday. "Our batting, especially the top and middle order needs to fire because other teams are posting 250-260," Raj said at post-match presentation ceremony.
Farrell restores Sexton to Ireland line-up for crucial England clash
Ireland talisman Johnny Sexton is restored to the flyhalf starting berth for Saturday's crucial Six Nations match with England where victory would ensure the Irish maintain hopes of the title.
Hosts New Zealand beat limp India to showcase Women's World Cup credentials
Hosts New Zealand inflicted India's first defeat of the Women's Cricket World Cup on Thursday, racing to a 62-run win in Hamilton.
India Didn't Have "A Batter To Take The Game Deep", Says Captain Mithali Raj After Loss To New Zealand In Women's World Cup
Captain Mithali Raj had no hesitation in admitting that top order's performance hasn't been up to the mark as India didn't have "a batter to take the game deep" in their 62-run defeat against New Zealand in the ICC Women's World Cup. India managed only 198 in a chase of 260 against the White Ferns after only 50 runs were scored off 20 overs in Hamilton on Thursday. "Our batting, especially the top and middle order needs to fire because other teams are posting 250-260," Raj said at post-match presentation ceremony. "We thought it was chaseable but provided we had the top order going. But back-to-back wickets put a lot of pressure because we didn't have batter who can take it deep.
Women's World Cup: Lacklustre India Surrender To New Zealand By 62 Runs
An inept batting performance by India led to an all-too familiar surrender against New Zealand as the Mithali Raj-led side went down by 62 runs in its second league stage match of the ICC Women's World Cup here on Thursday. New Zealand, who have dominated the Indians throughout this summer, didn't let anything change in a familiar script by first scoring a healthy 260 for 9. They then choked the 'Women in Blue' before bowling them out for only 198 in 46.4 overs.