Hundred draft: Australia’s women dominate but men’s teams overlook David Warner
David Warner was not picked in the 2022 men’s Hundred draft while Australia’s World Cup winners dominated selections on the women’s side.
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The Hundred: Full squads revealed as West Indies and Australia stars sign up
West Indies hero Kieron Pollard and Australia captain Meg Lanning are among the international stars who will play in The Hundred this summer after being signed at the draft.
Mithali Raj slips, Smriti Mandhana rises in ICC Women's ODI rankings
Mithali Raj dropped a place to seventh but star opener Smriti Mandhana moved up to ninth position in the ICC Women ODI batting rankings issued on Tuesday. After her below-par outing in the just-concluded Women's World Cup, Mithali dropped a rung in the chart with 686 rating points. The veteran India captain accumulated 182 runs from seven games at an average of 26. In comparison, Mandhana (669 points) scored 327 runs from seven games with a best of 123, averaging 46.71 in the showpiece.
Mithali Raj Slips, Smriti Mandhana Rises In ICC Women's ODI Batters Rankings
India skipper Mithali Raj dropped a place to seventh but star opener Smriti Mandhana moved up to ninth position in the ICC Women ODI batters rankings issued on Tuesday. After her below-par outing in the just-concluded Women's World Cup, Mithali dropped a rung in the chart with 686 rating points. The veteran India captain accumulated 182 runs from seven games at an average of 26. In comparison, Mandhana (669 points) scored 327 runs from seven games with a best of 123, averaging 46.71 in the showpiece.
Four Australians in ICC's Most Valuable Team of Women's World Cup, no Indian makes cut
Women's World Cup while none from the Mithali Raj-led Indian side made the cut after their shock group exit. In the MVT released by ICC on Monday, four Australians made the team, including Player of the Tournament Alyssa Healy, the wicketkeeper-cum-opening batter who slammed a record 170 from just 138 balls in the final against England on Sunday.
'Daylight between outstanding Australia and the rest'
Nasser Hussain believes there is “no weakness” in Australia’s World Cup winning side while England and Wales Cricket Board's managing director of women's cricket Clare Connor says “the rest of the world is playing catch-up”.
Watch: Megan Schutt Sends Danni Wyatt's Stump Flying With "Absolute Ripper" In Women's World Cup Final
Australia scripted history on Sunday as the Meg Lanning-led side registered their record-extending seventh 50-over Women's World Cup title. The side displayed an all-round performance to get the better of England in the final and in the end, they registered a comprehensive 71-run win. After Alyssa Healy's blazing 170-run knock, the bowlers got the job done and celebrations were on offering for Meg Lanning and team. Defending 357, Megan Schutt got Australia off to a perfect start as she got the better of Danni Wyatt.
Alyssa Healy guides Australia to victory over England in record-breaking World Cup final
Records tumbled in the Women's World Cup final in Christchurch on Sunday as a magnificent 170 from Alyssa Healy helped Australia secure a 71-run victory over a valiant England.