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ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Namibia To Face Asian Champions Sri Lanka

Namibia will look to extend their meteoric rise in the world of cricket when they come across Sri Lanka, who will be brimming with confidence after their Asia Cup victory last month. Round one will begin with a bang as the first of 45 games will pit Group A favourites, Sri Lanka, against Namibia, a team with solid ambitions of making it to the Super 12 stage. The two teams are set to compete on Sunday against one another at a significant competition for second time.

Sri Lanka vs Namibia, T20 World Cup First Round Group A Match: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Reigning Asian champions Sri Lanka will take on minnows Namibia in a Group A first round match at the Kardinia Park in Geelong, Victoria. Temperatures at Geelong, where the global showpiece starts on Sunday, have been hovering around 16 degrees Celsius (60 degrees Fahrenheit) and plunging to as low as four in the evening. The 2014 champions head into the fixture as favourites, having defeated Namibia during the T20 World Cup last year. After losing to the Lankan Lions, Namibia then defeated the Netherlands and Ireland to qualify from the first round. They'll hope for similar, if not better fate this time as well.

World Cup Win Is Also Not Very Far Now: Deepti Sharma After Asia Cup Triumph

A World Cup win is not very far now, India's star all-rounder Deepti Sharma declared after the team's record-extending seventh Women's Asia Cup title triumph on Saturday. Barring an aberration against Pakistan that came courtesy some bizarre planning and experiments, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side ruled the roost in the continental T20 tournament. The final against Sri Lanka turned out to be a one-sided affair as they restricted the islanders to a below-par 65/9 en route to an eight-wicket victory.

Will Be Contesting Cricket Association Of Bengal Polls, Says Sourav Ganguly

Outgoing BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly could be back as the president of his state unit, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), the former India captain said on Saturday. Ganguly, who had to step down from the BCCI president's post as there is no precedence of anyone continuing in the top job for more than three years, had been the CAB president for four years between 2015 to 2019 before coming to the apex body.

"Will Depend On How...": Former Batter's Huge Remark On India's Playing XI For T20 World Cup

The BCCI announced the replacement for injured pacer Jasprit Bumrah for 2022 T20 World Cup on Friday. It will be Mohammed Shami who will fill the vacant spot and that will help the Indian side to continue having four full-time fast bowlers in the 15-member squad. Former India batter Robin Uthappa feels that Shami and Arshdeep Singh are certain to get a spot in the playing XI and it will be a toss-up between Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel, in case India decide to play with three pure pacers.

PM Modi and Jay Shah react to Indian women's team Asia Cup 2022 win

Narendra Modi and BCCI secretary Jay Shah congratulated the Indian women's cricket team on their victory in the final of the Asia Cup on Saturday. India crushed Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the final match of the Women's Asia Cup 2022, clinching their seventh title. PM Modi applauded the team for their outstanding display of skill and teamwork to win the Women's Asia Cup. The Prime Minister tweeted, "Our women cricket team makes us proud with their grit and dexterity! Congratulations to the team for winning the Women's Asia Cup. They have shown outstanding skill and teamwork. Best wishes to the players for their upcoming endeavours."

Sourav Ganguly set to become CAB president, again

BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly will be back as the president of his state unit, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), the former India captain said on Saturday. Ganguly, who had to step down from the BCCI president's post as there is no precedence of anyone continuing in the top job for more than three years, had been the CAB president for four years between 2015 to 2019 before coming to the BCCI.

Watch: Team India's Ecstatic Celebrations After Women's Asia Cup Triumph

India hammered Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in Sylhet to clinch a seventh Women's Asia Cup title on Saturday. After restricting Sri Lanka to a total of 65/9, India chased down the total inside nine overs. After the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side lifted the title, the Board of Control for Cricket in India shared a sneak peek of the team's celebrations in Sylhet. The video starts with the players standing in a huddle, with their backs against the trophy. However, it didn't take long for the celebrations to get out of hands as the players started dancing to ecstatic chants.

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Namibia To Face Asian Champions Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka vs Namibia, T20 World Cup First Round Group A Match: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

World Cup Win Is Also Not Very Far Now: Deepti Sharma After Asia Cup Triumph

Will Be Contesting Cricket Association Of Bengal Polls, Says Sourav Ganguly

"Will Depend On How...": Former Batter's Huge Remark On India's Playing XI For T20 World Cup

PM Modi and Jay Shah react to Indian women's team Asia Cup 2022 win

Sourav Ganguly set to become CAB president, again

Watch: Team India's Ecstatic Celebrations After Women's Asia Cup Triumph