Cricket World Cup: England crush Pakistan in Christchurch
Impressive England swept aside Pakistan to move closer to a place in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup.
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"All A Bit Of A Blur": Pat Cummins On Pakistan's Collapse On Day 3
After Australia posted 391 in the third Test against Pakistan in Lahore, the hosts looked to be going strong on Day 3, with Abdullah Shafique and Azhar Ali defying the visiting bowlers. Babar Azam also looked good at the crease after the two were dismissed, having scored half-centuries, but then Australia pacers Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc effected a stunning collapse, running through the middle and lower order. Cummins finished with a five-wicket haul, while Starc nabbed four to help Australia bowl Pakistan out for 268 in their first innings.
Cricket-South Africa through to Women's World Cup semis after West Indies washout
(Reuters) - South Africa became the second team to reach the Women's World Cup semi-finals after Thursday's group match against West Indies was abandoned due to rain.
Watch: Pakistan Women Batter Sidra Ameen's Sachin Tendulkar-Like Trademark Straight Drive In ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Match
With only pride to play for, Sidra Ameen showcased some brilliant batting skills during Pakistan's ongoing league stage fixture of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday. Although Pakistan were bowled out by England for 105 runs in 41.3 overs, the 29-year-old batter top-scored for her side with a knock of 32 runs off 77 balls. Ameen also smashed four fours, one of which caught the eye of the tournament's official handle and led to comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar. In the second delivery of the 15th over, Ameen received a full delivery from Nat Sciver and she played a brilliant drive to direct the ball down the ground past the bowler's left, beating mid-on. ICC and the tournament's official Instagram handle posted a video of the shot and also compared it to Sachin's trademark straight drive. The video has been captioned as, "Reminds you of someone, @sachintendulkar?"
South Africa through to Women's World Cup semis after West Indies washout
South Africa became the second team to reach the Women's World Cup semi-finals after Thursday's group match against West Indies was abandoned due to rain.
David Warner and Pakistani paceman have a tense standoff mid-Test
When Australian batsman David Warner and Pakistan quick Shaheen Shah Afridi were embroiled in a tense standoff at the crease in Lahore, plenty of sports fans didn't know what to think.
Rob Key emerges as a contender for England's managing director role
Former England batsman Rob Key has emerged as a surprise contender to become the new managing director of the England team after Alec Stewart ruled himself out of the running on Wednesday.
Pakistan vs Australia: Azhar Ali heaps praise on Pat Cummins
Pakistan batter Azhar Ali has put his team’s first innings collapse down to excellent bowling from Australia, in particular, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.