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CWG 2022: Harmanpreet Kaur Wants India To "Set The Tone" Against Australia

The Indian women's cricket will kickstart its campaign at the Commonwealth Games against Australia at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Friday. The side had reached the UK last week, and over the last few days, the side have been preparing to the best of their ability in order to ensure a podium finish. India are placed in Group A alongside Australia, Barbados, and Pakistan. On the eve of the start of the event, captain Harmanpreet Kaur addressed a virtual press conference where she talked about the preparation of the team.

Celebrity Watch, Cricket And Chaos: Commonwealth Games Flavour In Birmingham

The Arena in Birmingham will be the home of Gymnastics events over the next few days. The third largest indoor stadium complex is also the home of journalists from 72 Commonwealth Countries and territories. From collecting accreditations to bibs to venue access guidelines, this is a journalist's must-go destination and is by far the busiest hub in the city as the event waits to open. Elsewhere it is a lull before the storm.

Wouldn't Term Australia A Big Team: Smriti Mandhana Ahead Of Commonwealth Games

Nemesis Australia await India in their Commonwealth Games opener but senior batter Smriti Mandhana is in no mood to lose sleep over that and make their rivals "feel good about it". Days before women's cricket makes its debut at the multi-sport event, Mandhana refused to call the five-time T20 world champions a big team. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will open its campaign against Australia on July 29, and Mandhana said they have their plans in place for each opposition.

Lisa Sthalekar, Former Australia Cricketer, Becomes First Woman President Of FICA

Former Australia cricketer Lisa Sthalekar has been named as the president of Federation of International Cricketers' Association. The appointment was done at the FICA Executive Committee meeting held in Switzerland this week, informed the cricket body on Monday. This makes Lisa Sthalekar the first woman to hold the post, which was earlier held by former England batter Vikram Solanki. Notably, former West Indies batter Jimmy Adams and ex-South Africa batter Barry Richards have also served as president of FICA in the past.

Meg Lanning To Lead Australia Women In Commonwealth Games, Ellyse Perry Set To Play As Batter

Cricket Australia on Friday named a full-strength women's squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, set to go ahead in Birmingham this year. Women's T20 cricket will make its debut at the Birmingham Games, with Australia to face Barbados, India and Pakistan in Group A. The semi-finals will be played at the conclusion of the pool rounds, with bronze and gold medal matches to follow. The 15 players who have been chosen to represent Australia at the upcoming Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will be competing in a Tri-Series against Ireland and Pakistan in Northern Ireland on the eve of the Games.

Alyssa Healy, Keshav Maharaj Win ICC 'Player Of Month' Award

Australian women's team star keeper-batter Alyssa Healy and South African men's side spinner Keshav Maharaj were on Monday voted the ICC's 'Player of the Month' for April in their respective categories. Healy was selected the stand-out female player in April following her match-winning innings of 170 in the Women's Cricket World Cup final in Christchurch, setting a record for the highest-ever score in the summit clash of any ICC global event.

Babar Azam, Rachael Haynes Named ICC Player of the Month

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was on Monday voted as the ICC 'Men's Player of the Month' for March, while Australian opener Rachael Haynes bagged the honour among women. Azam scooped the honour following a number of thrilling batting displays in Pakistan's multi-format series against Australia. Amassing 390 runs in the pulsating Test series, his supreme contribution was highlighted by his record-breaking innings of 196 in the second Test, salvaging a draw for his side against the odds on the final day in Karachi.

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.

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CWG 2022: Harmanpreet Kaur Wants India To "Set The Tone" Against Australia

Celebrity Watch, Cricket And Chaos: Commonwealth Games Flavour In Birmingham

Wouldn't Term Australia A Big Team: Smriti Mandhana Ahead Of Commonwealth Games

Lisa Sthalekar, Former Australia Cricketer, Becomes First Woman President Of FICA

Meg Lanning To Lead Australia Women In Commonwealth Games, Ellyse Perry Set To Play As Batter

Alyssa Healy, Keshav Maharaj Win ICC 'Player Of Month' Award

Babar Azam, Rachael Haynes Named ICC Player of the Month

Watch: Megan Schutt Sends Danni Wyatt's Stump Flying With "Absolute Ripper" In Women's World Cup Final