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West Indies Crush India In Women's 2nd T20I, Chase Down Target In Only 15.4 Overs

West Indies beat India by nine wickets in the second women's T20 International to level the three-match series 1-1 here on Tuesday. Captain Hayley Matthews led from the front with 85 not out off 47 balls as the West Indies chased down the target of 160 with 26 balls to spare. Mathews' opening partner Qiana Joseph chipped in 38 with while one-down Shemaine Campbelle made 29 not out as the visitors reached 160 for 1 in 15.4 overs.

Darren Sammy To Take Over Windies' Test Team, Becomes All-format Head Coach

Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy is all set to take over as head coach of the Test team too, adding to his responsibilities as the coach of the ODI and T20I teams. Sammy, who was part of the West Indies squads that won the Champions Trophy in 2004 and the T20 World Cup editions in 2012 and 2016 in his illustrious career, has been appointed as the head coach of the West Indies team across all formats. Cricket West Indies announced his appointment as coach of the Test team on Monday. The announcement was made by CWI Director Miles Bascombe during the Quarterly Press Conference held in St. Vincent.

Australia take confidence from pink ball record ahead of second India test: Carey

MELBOURNE : Australia will draw confidence from their exceptional record in day-night tests and expect to rebound from their Perth setback when they face India in the second match in Adelaide, wicketkeeper Alex Carey has said.

First Time In 147 Years: England Register Unbelievable Record In Test Cricket Against New Zealand

England shattered records with another 'Bazball' run-chase of 104 runs during the first Test against New Zealand at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Sunday, taking the least amount of overs to complete a 100-plus run chase in history of Test cricket. Set a target of 104 runs, England did lose Zak Crawley for just one run, but knocks from Ben Duckett (27 in 18 balls, with four boundaries and a six), Jacob Bethell, the Test debutant (50* in 37 balls, with eight fours and a six) and Joe Root (23* in 15 balls, with three boundaries and a six) helped them complete the chase in just 12.4 overs, the fastest-ever in Test history. Previously, the record was held by the losing side, NZ, who had chased down 109 against Bangladesh in 18.4 overs back in 2017 at the same venue.

West Indies Wrap Up 201-Run Victory As Injury Ends Bangladesh Hopes

West Indies defeated Bangladesh by 201 runs on Tuesday to win the first Test, wrapping up a quick victory when tailender Shoriful Islam was forced to retire hurt. Chasing an unlikely 334 to win, and resuming on their overnight score of 109-7, Bangladesh lost Jaker Ali and Hasan Mahmud to fast bowler Alzarri Joseph early in the first session of the final day at North Sound. With Bangladesh on 132-9, last-man Shoriful retired injured having been hit on the back of his shoulder ducking into a bouncer by Alzarri Joseph in the fifth over of the day.

England's Salt says short-format leagues have helped improve his game

England opener Phil Salt has said the growth of shorter format franchise-based leagues has opened the door to explore fresh ideas and helped him evolve as a complete batter in all formats.

Rain Wipes Out England's Final T20I Against West Indies

England's fifth and final T20 international of their series in the Caribbean was rained off on Sunday, leaving the tourists with a 3-1 series win. West Indies were 44 without loss after five overs with Shai Hope on 14 and Evin Lewis on 29 when the heavens opened. England had won the opening three games of the series before West Indies enjoyed a morale-boosting five-wicket win on Saturday with Hope and Lewis both making half-centuries as the home side chased down a target of 219.

After Being Retained By IPL Teams, West Indies Stars Return To T20I Action vs England

Akeal Hosein, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, and Andre Russell, who missed the recent Sri Lanka tour due to personal reasons, rejoin the squad picked by Cricket West Indies (CWI) for the first two games of the upcoming T20I series against England, starting with the first match at the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados. The return of these top players will add depth and experience to the formidable 15-man squad captained by Rovman Powell for this exciting series. Medium pacer Matthew Forde, recently named Player of the Series in the ODI series against England, steps in to replace fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, who is serving a two-match suspension.

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West Indies Crush India In Women's 2nd T20I, Chase Down Target In Only 15.4 Overs

Darren Sammy To Take Over Windies' Test Team, Becomes All-format Head Coach

Australia take confidence from pink ball record ahead of second India test: Carey

First Time In 147 Years: England Register Unbelievable Record In Test Cricket Against New Zealand

West Indies Wrap Up 201-Run Victory As Injury Ends Bangladesh Hopes

England's Salt says short-format leagues have helped improve his game

Rain Wipes Out England's Final T20I Against West Indies

After Being Retained By IPL Teams, West Indies Stars Return To T20I Action vs England