Heartbreak! The wait continues as Proteas wilt in heat of T20 World Cup final
The Proteas suffered another heartbreaking World Cup defeat as they were restricted to 126-9 against New Zealand in the Women's T20 World Cup final in Dubai.
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Rishabh Pant's Hilarious 'Body Language' Remark Caught On Stump Mic, Wins Internet
Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant is well known for his witty comments from behind the stumps and his hilarious comment has once again gone viral on Day 1 of the second Test match against New Zealand in Pune on Thursday. With Devon Conway going strong against the Indian bowlers, Pant decided to boost the morale of the team by coming up with a brilliant 'body language' remark. "Chalo chalo dheela nahi hona, body language uthana padega bhaiyo (Come on, we need to up the body language)," he was caught saying on the stump mic as Ravichandran Ashwin was bowling.
Radha Yadav Stars In India's 59-Run Win Over New Zealand In First Women's ODI
The relentless accuracy of bowlers, led by Radha Yadav, drove India to a comfortable 59-run victory over New Zealand in the first women's ODI in Ahmedabad on Thursday. India now lead the three-match series 1-0, after bowling out the Kiwis for 168 who were chasing a gettable 228. Left-arm spinner Yadav (4/42) was India's lead act in bowling. Debutant pacer Saima Thakor inflicted the first blow in only the second ball of her international career, removing Suzie Bates (1).
"Defensive Captain, Negative Captain": Sunil Gavaskar's Insight During India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Viral
The first day of the second India vs new Zealand Test was quite eventful for the home team. After a loss in the first Test, India must win this match to keep their awesome run going on. India made three changes to their line-up with Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill and Akash Deep coming in. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar's verdict was interesting. "I don't see a lot of teams making three changes unless there are injury concerns. Washington Sundar inclusion which actually tells you they are worried about their batting," he said. More than his bowling, they need his batting down the order as the cushion."
"Unfair For Me To...": Washington Sundar's Honest Comment After Picking 7/59 For India vs New Zealand
All-rounder Washington Sundar stole the show on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand with career-best bowling figures of 7-59 to bundle out visitors for 259 on Thursday. Sundar, who was added to India's squad for the remainder of the series on Sunday, replaced Kuldeep Yadav and went on to prove his mettle in the game. Last match's centurion Rachin Ravindra (65) became his first scalp of the day as Sundar broke his fourth wicket partnership with Daryl Mitchell before unleashing his spin brilliance.
Washington delighted to be part of spin trio after day one heroics
Washington Sundar was the standout bowler for India with seven wickets against New Zealand on Thursday but the 25-year-old said being part of the three-pronged spin attack on the opening day of the second test was a special experience.
Nigeria brace for crunch quarterfinal battle with U.S
The Nigerian women’s U-17 national team, Flamingos, who went through the group stage of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 100 per cent win record, are braced for a crunchy tie with world powers, the United States in the quarterfinals of the competition.
Updated World Test Championship Points Table After South Africa Thrash Bangladesh In 1st Test
South Africa have climbed to fourth spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test on Thursday. The Proteas improved their point-percentage to 47.62 with the victory, which helped them jump over New Zealand and England and take fourth place on the standings. Bangladesh's loss sees their point-percentage drop to 30.56 and they continue to languish in seventh place with India and Australia still remaining in the top two spots on the standings.