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CWG 2022: Wouldn't term Australia a big team, says Smriti Mandhana

Days before women's cricket makes its debut at the multi-sport event, Mandhana refused to call the five-time T20 world champions a big team. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will open its campaign against Australia on July 29, and Mandhana said they have their plans in place for each opposition. "We have played them (Australia) in the openers in quite a lot of tournaments. "In a T20 tournament, any team can beat any team. I wouldn't term Australia as a big team and make them feel good about that. Definitely in our heads, Australia, Pakistan and Barbados matches are important. We will go as they come and will look to win all of them," Mandhana said.

Wouldn't Term Australia A Big Team: Smriti Mandhana Ahead Of Commonwealth Games

Nemesis Australia await India in their Commonwealth Games opener but senior batter Smriti Mandhana is in no mood to lose sleep over that and make their rivals "feel good about it". Days before women's cricket makes its debut at the multi-sport event, Mandhana refused to call the five-time T20 world champions a big team. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will open its campaign against Australia on July 29, and Mandhana said they have their plans in place for each opposition.

"Something Very New": Smriti Mandhana On Being Part Of Commonwealth Games

Cricket at the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 will kick off with India's women's team taking on Australia on Friday, July 29. For cricket, in particular, eight teams have been put together in two groups comprising four teams each, and India are placed in Group B alongside Australia, Barbados, and Pakistan. The two medal matches are then finally scheduled for August 7.

Women's cricket primed for successful CWG debut but will it help ICC's Olympic pitch?

Commonwealth Games after 24 long years. With all top cricketing nations part of the Commonwealth, cricket's inclusion in the Birmingham Games appears natural but it still took more than two decades for the sport to make a comeback. The only other time cricket featured in the Commonwealth Games was in Kuala Lumpur in 1998 when the men's competition was staged.

"Should Be The Captain As Long As He Plays": Pakistan Great On Babar Azam

Legendary batter Javed Miandad was all praise for Pakistan captain Babar Azam, saying that the star batter should lead the team until he retires. Earlier this week, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Babar starred with the bat in the first innings, hitting a brilliant century to rescue Pakistan's sinking ship. While analysing Pakistan's win, former Pakistan captain Miandad highlighted that Babar has led the team from the front, saying that the team is playing more as a unit under his leadership.

Watch: Pakistan Players Enjoy Beach Volleyball Session Ahead Of Second Test Against Sri Lanka

Pakistan chased down the highest total ever at the Galle International Cricket Stadium to beat Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series earlier this week. Abdullah Shafique was the star of the show as his unbeaten knock of 160 helped Pakistan in chasing down a daunting total of 342. With the second Test set to start on Sunday, July 24, the Pakistan players were seen having a fun time at the beach. In a video shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board, the players can be seen taking pictures and having a laugh about it.

Ireland lose to Australia by 63 runs in fourth Tri-Series T20 match

Ireland fell to a 63-run defeat by Australia in the fourth Women's International Tri-Series T20 match in Bready, Tyrone.

Salt aiming to fill Stokes void in second ODI vs South Africa

Phil Salt has the chance to shake up England’s stuttering batting when he attempts to fill the giant shoes of Ben Stokes on Friday.

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CWG 2022: Wouldn't term Australia a big team, says Smriti Mandhana

Wouldn't Term Australia A Big Team: Smriti Mandhana Ahead Of Commonwealth Games

"Something Very New": Smriti Mandhana On Being Part Of Commonwealth Games

Women's cricket primed for successful CWG debut but will it help ICC's Olympic pitch?

"Should Be The Captain As Long As He Plays": Pakistan Great On Babar Azam

Watch: Pakistan Players Enjoy Beach Volleyball Session Ahead Of Second Test Against Sri Lanka

Ireland lose to Australia by 63 runs in fourth Tri-Series T20 match

Salt aiming to fill Stokes void in second ODI vs South Africa