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Women's T20 World Cup: Smriti Mandhana boost for India in clash against West Indies

Having got the better of Pakistan in the lung-opener, India would look to put up an improved bowling show against the West Indies, who are coming off a big loss against England.Though the Indian batters managed to complete their highest successful chase in the T20 World Cup in the win against Pakistan, the Indian bowlers were guilty of taking their foot off the pedal in the back end of the innings, allowing Pakistan to score 91 runs in the second half of their innings.With tougher oppositions expected as the tournament progresses, the Indian bowlers couldn't have asked for a better opponent than a familiar West Indies side, whom India beat twice in the recent tri-series.

Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh Move Up In ICC T20I Rankings

India's Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh have moved to the 11th and 36th spots respectively among batters in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings released on Tuesday. The duo progressed after guiding India to victory against Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup opener. While Rodrigues has moved from 13th to 11th after her unbeaten 52, Ghosh is up from 42nd to 36th following her 31 not out. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who missed the opener due to a finger injury, remains the top-ranked India in third place.

Women's T20 World Cup: India Aim For Improved Bowling Show Against West Indies

Having got the better of Pakistan in the lung-opener, India would endeavour to put up an improved bowling show against West Indies in their second Women's T20 World Cup match in Cape Town on Wednesday. The Indian batters, without vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, managed to complete their highest successful chase in the T20 World Cup in the win against Pakistan. Mandhana missed the tie against Pakistan owing to a finger injury but the star opener is likely to be back in the team against the West Indies, who are coming off a big loss against England.

Sri Lankan Umpire's Valentine's Day Post With Sourav Ganguly, Ramiz Raja Leaves Internet Baffled

Sri Lankan umpire and former cricketer Kumar Dharmasena left social media baffled with a Valentine's Day post on Facebook. Dharmasena shared two pictures - one with former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and the other with Pakistan board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja - and captioned it "Happy Valentine's to all of you". The pictures seemed to have been taken during a 'World Cricket Commitee' meeting when both Ganguly and Raja were heading the respective cricket boards. Dharmasena found Valentine's Day 2023 as the perfect occasion to share these pictures on his Facebook profile.

New Zealand mount home defence against England's 'Bazball'

A diminished New Zealand will battle to bring high-flying England back to earth in a two-test series starting in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, having been the first casualties of Brendon McCullum's 'Bazball' last year.

"Smriti Mandhana's Salary More Than Babar Azam's": WPL Auction Sees Memes Galore On Social Media

India women's cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana grabbed all the limelight on Monday as she became the costliest buy during the player auction of the Women's Premier League. In an event held in Mumbai, Mandhana was roped in by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a whopping total of Rs. 3.4 crores. Apart from this, RCB went on to break the bank for Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry as they bought her at a sum of 1.7 crores. As the auctions for the inaugural edition of the WPL turned out to be a historic event, some fans did not shy away from making a meme fest out of it.

Jemimah Rodrigues: Added pressure when playing Pakistan

Jemimah says hard work, support system helped her out of uncertain phaseThere was a phase during Jemimah Rodrigues' innings against Pakistan where she struggled with her timing but kept the scoreboard ticking with her athletic running between the wickets. The fight to find the ropes was a reflection of what the 22-year-old has endured for over a year now. Back then, runs were down to a trickle, sometimes it even dried up. The Mumbaikar's confidence wavered and she lost out on a place in the squad for the 50-overs World Cup.

Watch: Irked Umar Akmal Gives Sharp Reaction To Journalist's Question Over His 'TikTok Videos'

Quetta Gladiators batter Umar Akmal got irked by a journalist when he was questioned about his Tiktok videos and fitness during a press conference. "In the recent days, it felt like you are giving much time on TikTok and not focusing on your fitness. You are getting overweight. You were getting away from fitness," said the journalist to the out-of-favour Pakistan batter. "Who has told you that I frequently upload videos on TikTok? It is my personal life and it is in front of everyone. It would be better if you refrain from asking such questions," said Akmal.

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Women's T20 World Cup: Smriti Mandhana boost for India in clash against West Indies

Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh Move Up In ICC T20I Rankings

Women's T20 World Cup: India Aim For Improved Bowling Show Against West Indies

Sri Lankan Umpire's Valentine's Day Post With Sourav Ganguly, Ramiz Raja Leaves Internet Baffled

New Zealand mount home defence against England's 'Bazball'

"Smriti Mandhana's Salary More Than Babar Azam's": WPL Auction Sees Memes Galore On Social Media

Jemimah Rodrigues: Added pressure when playing Pakistan

Watch: Irked Umar Akmal Gives Sharp Reaction To Journalist's Question Over His 'TikTok Videos'