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Mithali Raj's Bombshell On Harmanpreet Kaur-Led India's Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Exit, Says 'No Growth...'

Former India captain Mithali Raj on Tuesday attributed the national team's underwhelming performance in the Women's T20 World Cup to lack of growth across departments over the past three years. It was the first time under Harmanpreet Kaur's long captaincy tenure that India failed to qualify for the knockouts of the ICC showpiece, extending the team's title-less run in world events and putting serious question marks over her future as skipper. Speaking to PTI from Dubai, Mithali said the team's downfall was a result of not getting used to the conditions in the UAE quick enough, lack of role clarity in the batting department, untested bench strength, and below-par fielding.

"Babar Azam, Virat Kohli Shouldn't Be Mentioned In Same Line": Ravichandran Ashwin Ends Debate 'Once And For All'

When Babar Azam was not picked for Pakistan's second Test against England, Fakhar Zaman commented that had it been Virat Kohli, he would not have been droped despite going through a lean patch. Babar's last 50+ score in the Test format came back in December 2022, and in his last 17 Test innings, he averages just 20.70. In his last eight innings on home soil, where runs have flowed for others, Babar has averaged just 18.75.

Gaby Lewis succeeds Laura Delany as permanent Ireland women's cricket captain

Gaby Lewis has been confirmed as Ireland's permanent women's cricket captain, succeeding Laura Delany.

Bangladesh suspend head coach Hathurusingha on accounts of misconduct, says report

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha has been suspended on disciplinary grounds for 48 hours by the country's cricket board (BCB) and will be sacked soon after, a report from ESPNCricinfo said on Tuesday.

"Pressure Was There But...": Pakistan Star Kamran Ghulam's Bombastic Take On Replacing Babar Azam

Pakistan batter Kamran Ghulam, who on Tuesday scored a resolute century on Test debut, said there was immense pressure on him to perform after taking Babar Azam's place in the team, adding that his perseverance in domestic cricket for the last four years had finally paid off. Ghulam's ton came on a tricky recycled wicket here as Pakistan scored 259 for 5 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test against England. Replacing Babar at No. 4, Ghulam made a patient 118 off 224 balls and became the 13th Pakistan batsman to score a century on Test debut and the first to do so against England. "It has been frustrating waiting for nearly four years to finally get a chance to play for Pakistan. I had so much passion and wanted to do well when I got the chance," Kamran told the media.

No Birthday Wish From RCB For Overseas IPL Star. Internet Can't Keep Calm

Australian cricket team all-rounder Glenn Maxwell celebrated his 36th birthday on Monday and the social media was filled with wishes for the explosive batter. However, there was no birthday wish from Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Maxwell joined RCB back in 2021 and played three seasons with them but ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, this action from the franchise has fans guessing about the future. Several social media users claimed that no birthday wish for Maxwell can mean that the Australian will not be retained ahead of the mega auction.

Pakistan Debutant Kamran Ghulam Hits Ton To Defy England In Second Test

Kamran Ghulam hit a superb century on his debut to guide Pakistan to 259-5 on the opening day of the second Test against England in Multan on Tuesday. The 29-year-old replaced out-of-form Babar Azam at number four and foiled England's aggressive bowling and fielding to score 118. At close of an even day's play, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha were unbeaten with 37 and five respectively. The day ended Ghulam's frustrating long wait for a place in the Pakistan team after he smashed a national record 1,249 runs in the 2020 domestic season. Ghulam led a fightback after the hosts, who won the toss, were struggling at 19-2 with England spinner Jack Leach striking twice in the first hour.

Bonfires and fireworks set to light up the nights ahead in Trafford

Bonfire events are taking place across Trafford to celebrate the famous gunpowder plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament. There are no council-sponsored events, but the sparklers and the fireworks kick off at Bowdon Cricket, Hockey and Squash Club on South Downs Road on Friday November 1.

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Mithali Raj's Bombshell On Harmanpreet Kaur-Led India's Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Exit, Says 'No Growth...'

"Babar Azam, Virat Kohli Shouldn't Be Mentioned In Same Line": Ravichandran Ashwin Ends Debate 'Once And For All'

Gaby Lewis succeeds Laura Delany as permanent Ireland women's cricket captain

Bangladesh suspend head coach Hathurusingha on accounts of misconduct, says report

"Pressure Was There But...": Pakistan Star Kamran Ghulam's Bombastic Take On Replacing Babar Azam

No Birthday Wish From RCB For Overseas IPL Star. Internet Can't Keep Calm

Pakistan Debutant Kamran Ghulam Hits Ton To Defy England In Second Test

Bonfires and fireworks set to light up the nights ahead in Trafford