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.
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Ireland fall to nine-wicket defeat to world champions Australia
A strong team bowling performance followed by a pair of key hands from Beth Mooney and Meg Lanning gave Australia a nine-wicket win over Ireland in the second game of the T20I Tri-Series in Bready.
ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings: Ayabonga Khaka Replaces Jhulan Goswami At 5th Position
A pair of South African stars have made giant strides inside the top five on the latest set of ICC ODI Player Rankings. The ICC released the new rankings on Tuesday and stylish opener Laura Wolvaardt and experienced quick Ayabonga Khaka have been the big winners after dominant performances for the Proteas during their recent ODI series sweep over Ireland. Wolvaardt's superb innings of 89 in the third and final match in Dublin came just at the right time as it catapulted the right-hander past Australia skipper Meg Lanning and into fourth place on the latest rankings for batters.
Meg Lanning, Shane Warne Acknowledged In Queen's Birthday Honours List
Australia women's team captain Meg Lanning and late Shane Warne have been acknowledged in the annual Queen's Birthday Honours List. Lanning, 30, who recently led Australia to ODI World Cup triumph, has been awarded Member of the General Division (AM) for significant service to women's cricket at the elite level. While Shane Warne received his first Australian state honour posthumously after being named an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO).
Shane Warne honoured posthumously, Ash Barty awarded in Queen's birthday list
Shane Warne has received his first Australian state honour posthumously after being named an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) along with former tennis player Ash Barty in the Queen's Birthday list. The spin-bowling great, who died at the age of 52 of a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Thailand in March, was showered with awards in the sporting world but had never been formally honoured by his country.
Warne honoured posthumously, Barty awarded in Queen's birthday list
SYDNEY : Shane Warne has received his first Australian state honour posthumously after being named an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) along with former tennis player Ash Barty in the Queen's Birthday list.
Shane Warne and Ash Barty recognised in Australia’s Queen’s Birthday Honours
Former Australia Test spinner Shane Warne, who died earlier this year, and retired former world No 1 tennis player, Ash Barty, have both been recognised with Orders of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
England Women Cricketers Katherine Brunt And Nat Sciver Get Married
2017 World Cup-winning cricketers Katherine Brunt and Nat Sciver got married over the weekend. Former England pacer Isa Guha shared the picture from the duo's marriage on one of her Instagram stories and wrote: "Proud. Love you both." The official Twitter handle of England Cricket also congratulated the couple on getting married. "Our warmest congratulations to Katherine Brunt & Nat Sciver who got married over the weekend," tweeted England Cricket.