Cricket World Cup: England beaten by Australia in thriller
England fell just short of a record chase in a nerve-shredding defeat by Australia in their opening match of the Women's World Cup in Hamilton.
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Ravindra Jadeja Breaks Kapil Dev's 35-Year-Old Record With Mammoth Knock In India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test
Ravindra Jadeja etched his name on the history books by slamming a career-best unbeaten knock of 175 on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Mohali. Jadeja on Saturday broke Kapil Dev's long-standing record for the highest score by an Indian coming to bat at No.7 or below in Test cricket. Kapil held the record for 35 years. He had amassed 163 against Sri Lanka in Kanpur way back in December, 1986 while batting at No.7. Jadeja went past that score on Saturday in an innings that was stamped with class and authority.
Women's World Cup: Ayabonga Khaka Scalps Four As South Africa Defeat Bangladesh
Ayabonga Khaka returned with four wickets as South Africa defeated Bangladesh by 32 runs in the second match of the ongoing ICC Women's 50-over World Cup here at University Oval, Dunedin on Saturday. Chasing 208, Bangladesh got off to a steady start as opening batters Shamima Sultana and Sharmin Akhter put on 27 runs inside the first ten overs and saw out the opening spells of Shabnim Ismail and Marizanne Kapp. The opening pair eventually put on 69 runs for the first wicket.
On This Day in 2009 – Matt Stevens leaves Bath following two-year drugs ban
England prop Matt Stevens announced he was quitting Bath following his two-year drugs ban on this day in 2009.
Flawless Khaka fires Proteas to victory in World Cup opener
The Proteas are off to a winning start at the Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand, securing a 32-run victory over Bangladesh in their tournament opener in Dunedin on Saturday.
ODI World Cup 2022: Cohesion, consistency key for Indian women
Mithali's team first up against Pakistan on SundayDowncast eyes, tears and dejection. The mood of the Indian women's cricket team at Lord's after the 2017 World Cup final, which they lost by eight runs to hosts England, is a frozen frame in the history of women's cricket in our country. Add to that the heartbreak of the 2020 World T20 final defeat to Australia. India have twice come within touching distance of staking claim to their maiden ICC trophy. Will 2022 be that year? India open their campaign in New Zealand against Pakistan on Sunday. The Mithali Raj-led team is an exciting mix of ageing stars, proven talent and upcoming youngsters. In each of their seven league matches, India will have to bring their 'A' game. For that to happen, they will have to fire as a cohesive unit, which is something they have failed to do in recent times.
'Naughty and lovable' Warne remembered as cricket world mourns
Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove paid tribute to the "naughty and lovable" Shane Warne for reviving the English county's fortunes following the cricket great's death on Friday.