Women’s game on upward trend and schools an important target – Anya Shrubsole
England World Cup winner Anya Shrubsole says women’s cricket is “definitely on an upwards trend” as she echoed the Lionesses’ calls to make sport more accessible to girls.
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Australia's Lanning taking indefinite break for personal reasons
Cricket Australia (CA) said on Wednesday that World Cup-winning captain Meg Lanning is taking an indefinite break from the game for personal reasons.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI Live Score Updates
ZIM vs BAN, 3rd ODI Live Updates: Zimbabwe have won the toss and opted to bowl as they look to complete a series sweep against Bangladesh at home. Clive Madane has been handed a debut and will keep wickets in place of Regis Chakabva. Meanwhile, Bangladesh have handed a debut to Ebadot Hossain, while Mustafizur Rahman has come back to the team. Zimbabwe shocked Bangladesh by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, after having won the T20I series against the visitors as well. In the first ODI, Zimbabwe chased down 304 thanks to Sikandar Raza's brilliant unbeaten century. Raza hit another unbeaten century in the second ODI to help the hosts chase 291 and seal the series. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Over 30 international stars signed up for Cricket SA's T20 League
Over 30 marquee international players have already been signed up for Cricket South Africa's inaugural T20 League, it was announced on Wednesday.
Virat Kohli has all the tools to come out of batting slump: Mahela Jayawardene
Virat Kohli is a quality player and has all the tools needed to come out of his prolonged dip in form, said former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene. Kohli and a fit-again KL Rahul on Monday returned to a 15-member Indian squad for the Asia Cup scheduled to be held in Dubai and Sharjah from August 27 to September 11.
Australia's Meg Lanning takes indefinite break from cricket for personal reasons
Australia are slated to tour India mid-December for five T20s before the home series against Pakistan and the T20 World Cup in South Africa next year. "After a busy couple of years, I've made the decision take a step back to enable me to spend time focusing on myself," Lanning said in a statement on Wednesday. "I'm grateful for the support of CA and my team-mates and ask that my privacy is respected during this time," she added.
"Such Players Are Needed In The Team": Former India Selector On Hardik Pandya
All-rounder Hardik Pandya, who led Team India during the Ireland series and also in the fifth and final T20I against West Indies, has been relishing the responsibility given to him. Starting from IPL 2022, where he led the debutants Gujarat Titans to the title, to his all-round performance for the national side, he has been making winning contributions. As the team now gears up for the upcoming Asia Cup, former India wicketkeeper and ex-chief of the selection committee, Kiran More praised Hardik Pandya for getting his fitness level up to be able to bowl four overs in addition to his batting and said that players like him are always needed in the team.
Australia Captain Meg Lanning Takes Indefinite Break From Cricket
Australia Women captain Meg Lanning, who recently led the team to the gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, is taking an indefinite break from cricket, Cricket Australia (CA) announced in a statement on Wednesday. "Australia Women's Team captain, Meg Lanning has advised Cricket Australia (CA) that she will take a period of indefinite leave effective immediately," CA wrote in its statement. She will miss this year's edition of The Hundred and a decision on her participation in Australia's home summer will be taken later, the board said.