Injured Mooney to miss rest of Women's Premier League
Australia opener Beth Mooney will miss the remainder of the Women's Premier League due to a calf injury that will require up to six weeks to heal, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.
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Watch: Jason Roy Hits 145 Off 63 As Quetta Gladiators Chase Down 241 Against Peshawar Zalmi In PSL
Quetta Gladiators chased down a target of 241 runs against Peshawar Zalmi in a run-fest in the Pakistan Super League on Wednesday. It was Babar Azam's 115 off 65 that helped Zalmi post a daunting total of 240 for 2 in 20 overs. In the first half, it seemed that the game was all but over for Gladiators, but then Jason Roy happened. The right-handed England batter tore apart the opponent's bowling attack with his masterclass 145 not out off only 63 balls. His innings was laced with 20 fours and 5 sixes as Gladiators successfully completed the third-highest chase ever in T20 cricket history with 10 balls to spare.
UN warns of aid cuts over Taliban crackdown on women’s rights
UNITED NATIONS: The UN envoy in Afghanistan warned on Wednesday that a Taliban administration crackdown on women’s rights is likely to lead to a drop in aid and development funding in the country, where women fear being cut from public life as much as violent death. The United Nations has made its single-largest country aid appeal ever, asking for $4.6 billion in 2023 to deliver help in Afghanistan, where two-thirds of the population — some 28 million people — need it to survive, said Roza Otunbayeva.
UK announces sanctions against women’s rights violators
LONDON: The UK on Wednesday announced sanctions against individuals and institutions it claims are responsible for gender-based violence in Iran, Syria, South Sudan and the Central African Republic. Marking International Women’s Day, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announced the measures during a visit to Sierra Leone, where he is meeting women MPs instrumental in passing reforms to support gender equality.
Women’s Day rallies seek equality, focus on Iran, Afghanistan
MANILA/MADRID: Rallies marking International Women’s Day took place around the world on Wednesday after a year in which girls in Afghanistan were banned from education, mass women’s rights protests erupted in Iran and a landmark US abortion ruling was overturned.
Thousands of women rally in Pakistan despite legal hurdles
LAHORE, Pakistan: Thousands of women took part in rallies across Pakistan on Wednesday despite efforts by authorities in several cities to block the divisive marches. Known as the Aurat (women) March, the rallies have courted controversy because of banners and placards waved by participants that raise subjects such as divorce, sexual harassment and menstruation. Each year, some of the most provocative banners ignite weeks of outrage and a slew of violent threats.
Laura Wolvaardt gets WPL berth as Beth Mooney's replacement at Gujarat Giants
After the initial disappointment of missing out on the inaugural Women's Premier League in India, there was good news for Proteas batter Laura Wolvaardt on Wednesday.
Watch: Shaheen Afridi Smashes 5 Sixes En Route Maiden T20 Half-Century In PSL
Whenever the name 'Shaheen Afridi' crops up, the picture of a devastating pacer bamboozling batters comes up. However, after what Shaheen did in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Tuesday, people are likely to start seeing him in the 'all-rounder' category. The Pakistani cricketer slammed 5 exquisite sixes en route to his maiden T20 fifty. The player, usually known for his pace bowling skills, put on a batting spectacle in Rawalpindi during the match between Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars.