Australia: Steve Smith surprised by ‘benign’ Rawalpindi pitch
Australia batter Steve Smith admits that he has been surprised by how lifeless the pitch has been in their first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
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Women's World Cup: Sneh Rana Wants To Contribute To India's Success "In Every Way Possible"
India all-rounder Sneh Rana said that she wants to contribute to the team in every way possible. Rana's remarks came after India defeated Pakistan by 107 runs in their opening game of the ongoing ICC Women's 50-over World Cup.
Australia Women vs Pakistan Women, Women's World Cup Live Score Updates
AUS-W vs PAK-W, Women's World Cup, Live Updates: Australia will face Pakistan in the 6th match of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday. Both teams have experienced contrasting starts to their campaigns. While Australia beat England by 12 runs in a high-scoring thriller on Saturday, Pakistan had to face a crushing 107-run defeat to neighbours India on Sunday. While Australia have plenty of firepower in their team, Pakistan will be relying on their bowlers Nida Dar and Anam Amin to restrict the defending champions to a low score. Heater Graham has temporarily replaced Ashleigh Gardner in Australia's squad. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Aussie women wary of Pakistan spin threat
Australia will be fighting Pakistan on two fronts on Tuesday as Meg Lanning's side face their next opponent at the Women's World Cup.
Want to contribute to team in every way possible: Sneh Rana after win over Pak
Sneh Rana said that she wants to contribute to the team in every way possible. Rana's remarks came after India defeated Pakistan by 107 runs in their opening game of the ongoing ICC Women's 50-over World Cup. "Firstly, it was my dream to play in the World Cup and when you perform so well in the opening game, it boosts your confidence. I just want to contribute to the team in every way possible and today I did it somewhere," said Rana in a video posted on BCCI TV.
Little option but a draw in Test: Smith
Steve Smith admits he can't see beyond an inevitable day-five draw in Rawalpindi after being left to lament his own gilt-edged chance of a Test ton on a benign pitch on his return to Pakistan.
Boost for UAE cricket after national team’s qualification for ICC T20 World Cup
In last week’s final of the International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 qualifying tournament in Oman, the UAE beat Ireland.
Steve Smith Annoyed At Missing Hundred As First Test Heads For Draw
Steve Smith said he was annoyed at missing out on a century Monday as Australia's first Test in Pakistan in nearly a quarter of a century headed for a draw in Rawalpindi. Mitchell Starc was on 12 and skipper Pat Cummins four as Australia reached 449-7 in reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 476-4 declared. But Smith was annoyed with himself for getting out earlier on 78. "I got a bit greedy with the field they had set. I had worked pretty hard and got myself in a nice position to go on and get a big score."