Ed Joyce: Ireland making plans for dangerous Ayesha Naseem
Ireland coach Ed Joyce said his side 'have a few plans in place' to cope with big-hitter Ayesha Naseem as they take on Pakistan in their second ICC Women’s T20 World Cup group game.
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Watch: Shaheen Afridi Rattles Mohammad Rizwan's Stumps With Perfect Yorker In Pakistan Super League Game
Lahore Qalandars registered a one-run victory over Multan Sultans in a thrilling opener of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Monday. Asked to bat first, the Shaheen Afridi-led side posted a total of 175/6 in 20 overs after Fakhar Zaman smashed 66 off 42 balls. Later, the Sultans put up a great fight with their skipper Mohammad Rizwan playing a powerful knock of 75 off 50 balls. However, they fell short by one run after the Qalandars successfully defended 15 runs off the last over and began their campaign on a winning note.
Women's T20 World Cup: Will Smriti Mandhana Return Against West Indies? Indian Bowling Coach Provides Update
India bowling coach Troy Cooley is optimistic about star opener Smriti Mandhana returning to action during her side's ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash against West Indies on Wednesday. India and West Indies will be locking horns in their Group 2 clash of the tournament in Cape Town on Wednesday. India is in second place in the points tally with one win in one match and two points, below England, which has two wins in two and a total of four points. The 26-year-old sat out India's opening group match, a seven-wicket win over Pakistan, due to a finger injury. But India's star opener appears set to return for the clash at Newlands having come through a pre-match training session unscathed.
England's Stuart Broad returns for first Test against New Zealand
Stuart Broad on Wednesday for this week's first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui, reuniting his strike partnership with veteran James Anderson.Broad, who has 566 Test wickets, will lead the attack alongside 40-year-old Anderson, England's all-time leading bowler with 675 dismissals and seamer Ollie Robinson.Skipper and all-rounder Ben Stokes, who will lead England in the country of his birth for the first time, will be the fourth seam option with spinner Jack Leach completing the bowling attack for the day-night encounter beginning Thursday.The 36-year-old Broad missed the 3-0 Test series win over Pakistan in December following the birth of his child.
"In Difficult Times...": Babar Azam Finally Speaks On 'This Too Shall Pass' Viral Message For Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are two of the biggest batsmen in world cricket at the moment. During India's tour of England in 2022, Kohli was struggling with his form and at that point, Babar took to social media to share a picture of them during a match along with the message - “This too shall pass”. Virat was quick to respond to Babar's support on Twitter. "Thank you. Keep shining and rising. Wish you all the best," he wrote. In a recent interaction, the Pakistan cricket team skipper opened up about the viral interaction with Kohli and also the reason behind showing his support on a public platform.
India's Predicted XI vs West Indies, Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Will Smriti Mandhana Return To The Squad?
After registering a thrilling victory in their tournament opener against Pakistan, Harmanpreet Kaur-led Team India faces West Indies in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa on Wednesday. India will eye a top berth in Group B with the match against the Caribbean side, who are at the bottom of the table after losing their opening game to England by 7 wickets. India are at the second spot in the table with two points. Their net run rate is +0.497. England top the table with four points and a net run rate of +2.497.
India vs West Indies, Women's T20 World Cup: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming In India
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 at Newlands, 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, as she came through a pre-match training session unscathed.
New Zealand paceman Blair Tickner to make Test debut against England
Tim Southee has confirmed paceman Blair Tickner will make his Test debut against England at Mount Maunganui on Thursday but said selectors will wait until the morning of the match to finalise the team.Tickner gets his chance in the pink ball series opener with Kyle Jamieson sidelined due to injury, Matt Henry on leave for the birth of his first child and Trent Boult overlooked after opting out of his national contract.The 29-year-old Central Districts bowler has played in 17 T20Is and nine ODIs for the Black Caps but has a modest first class average of 35.17 in 61 matches.He is expected to slot into a pace attack featuring veteran quick Southee and Neil Wagner, and possibly one of either Jacob Duffy and Scott Kuggeleijn if selectors go with a four-prong seam attack.