Wolvaardt leads 15-player Proteas squad at T20 Women's World Cup
There were no surprises as Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced a 15-player squad for next month's T20 Women's World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Bangladesh sweep test series in Pakistan in healing touch for troubled nation
:Bangladesh cruised to a six-wicket victory in the second test against Pakistan on Tuesday to complete a 2-0 series sweep and provide a healing touch to a nation recovering from a political upheaval.
Updated WTC Points Table After Bangladesh Stun Pakistan 2-0 In Test Series
Bangladesh unlocked a historic feat on Tuesday as they defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test of the two-match series. With this win, Bangladesh swept away the the series with 2-0 scoreline, which also turned out be their first-ever clean sweep against an Asian side in their own home. Pakistan, who were keen to make a strong comeback after facing defeat in the first Test by 10 wickets, failed to live up to the expectations in the second match of the series.
Big WTC Challenge For India, Final To Be Held In This Country
The third World Test Championship (WTC) final will be played at the iconic Lord's between June 11 and 15 next year, announced the International Cricket Council on Tuesday. The ICC has marked June 16 as the reserve day, if required. "The ICC World Test Championship Final has quickly become one of the most anticipated events in the cricketing calendar and we are pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 edition," said ICC CEO Geoff Allardice in a statement.
PCB "Has Taken Divide And Rule Policy": Ex-Captain's Charge On Babar Azam-Saheen Afridi Tussle
Pakistan cricket team is not looking in great shape. After losing the first Test against Bangladesh, Pakistan is not good touch in the second Test too. Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie acknowledged that Bangladesh were favourites. "The odds are probably in favour of Bangladesh and we don't shy away from that," said Gillespie, who is coaching Pakistan for his first series. "We know what can happen, but we took six for 26 in the first innings so we know that we can have an impact with the ball."
Babar Azam Test Retirement Announcement Triggers Social Media Storm. But, It's Fake
Amid Babar Azam's struggles with the bat, the Pakistan star has become a constant target for trolls on social media. As the talismanic batter failed to lift his team's morale with a poor show in the second Test against Bangladesh, fake announcement of him deciding to quit Test cricket went viral on social media. A number of fans shared fake farewell messages from the Pakistan cricketer, luring in many to believe that the top-order batter has decided to quit the longest format of the game in reality.
"You Will Shame Yourself If You Don't Score 10000 Runs": Harbhajan Singh Recalls Virat Kohli Chat
One of the finest batters of his generation, Virat Kohli wasn't always the sort of batter he is at present. Born in Delhi, Virat had a sort of flamboyance to his game when he first started playing but has gradually emerged as a more mature player who knows how to pace his game, depending upon the situation he is batting in. Those who played with him during the early days, see the sort of difference Kohli has brought about in his game. One such cricketer is Harbhajan Singh who was an established name in the Indian team when Virat played his first few games.
"Time To Make Amends": Australia Skipper Pat Cummins On Test series Against India
Australian captain Pat Cummins is looking at the upcoming five-match rubber against India as a chance to "make amends" for the successive Test series defeats at home against their fierce rivals. He said the next Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will start on November 22 in Perth, promises to be a 50-50 affair. India retained the trophy in the last four series, from 2016-17 to 2022-23. India had defeated Australia in their own backyard in the last two series in 2018-19 and 2020-21.