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'It helped turn a page in Indian women's cricket': Mithali Raj on 5th anniversary of 2017 World Cup final

Mithali, who led India to the iconic final against England at the 'Mecca of Cricket' Lord's Cricket Ground, said that they may not have won the ICC World Cup in 2017 but the event changed the landscape of women's cricket. Mithali Raj took to Twitter and shared, "This day at Lord's in 2017 did not favour us but I believe it helped turn a page in Indian women's cricket. It changed the perspective toward women's cricket in India. The support our team received thereafter sparked a revolution with younger talents taking up the game."

Shades of Lara as Glamorgan's Northeast scores 410, the ninth highest first-class score

Glamorgan batter Sam Northeast reached 410 not out against Leicestershire in the English County Championship on Saturday - the ninth-highest first-class score of all time.

England captain Heather Knight out of South Africa T20 match with hip injury

England captain Heather Knight has been ruled out of Saturday’s second T20 international against South Africa at Worcester through injury.

Have grown up watching events like these, Harmanpreet Kaur on CWG debut

Commonwealth Games and she is already getting goosebumps thinking about the walk she will take with the rest of the contingent at the opening ceremony on July 28. Women's cricket is making its debut at the Commonwealth Games. "This tournament is very important for us. This time we are playing for a medal. If I speak about myself, we have grown watching these kinds of tournaments and we are glad that we are also getting an opportunity, we will be part of a big event. "I think in the future, if we keep getting these (kind of) opportunities, it will be great for us," Harmanpreet said at the pre-departure press conference on Saturday.

Glamorgan's Sam Northeast scores 400 in English County Championship

Northeast's score, in a mammoth team total of 795-5, is just the 11th individual score of 400-plus in the history of first-class cricket and is the highest score of the 21st century. The 32-year-old went to his 400 with a six back over the bowler's head, following up with another six from the next delivery.

Matter of time before Virat Kohli gets back in form: Anjum Chopra

Virat Kohli is doing all he can to get back among runs and it is a matter of time before he is back to his best. "Virat Kohli himself knows what he needs. When you do not score as per your standards, you practice more.

Glamorgan's Sam NorthEast Scores 410, Registers Highest Score Of 21st Century

Glamorgan's Sam Northeast reached 410 not out against Leicestershire in the English County Championship on Saturday -- the ninth-highest first-class score of all time. Northeast's score, in a mammoth team total of 795-5, is just the 11th individual score of 400-plus in the history of first-class cricket and is the highest score of the 21st century.

"It Was Relentless": England All-rounder Chris Jordan Reveals He Faced Racist Abuse After T20 World Cup Loss

At the 2021 T20 World Cup, England started as one of the favourites. With an aggressive brand of cricket, they looked poised to reach the final until a five-wicket loss to New Zealand in the last four stage stopped their progress. England batted first to score 166/4, but could not defend the target as New Zealand took 19 overs to reach the target. Fast bowler Chris Jordan was the most expensive for England as he conceded 31 runs in three overs. Following that match, Jordan said he was at the receiving end racist abuse.

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'It helped turn a page in Indian women's cricket': Mithali Raj on 5th anniversary of 2017 World Cup final

Shades of Lara as Glamorgan's Northeast scores 410, the ninth highest first-class score

England captain Heather Knight out of South Africa T20 match with hip injury

Have grown up watching events like these, Harmanpreet Kaur on CWG debut

Glamorgan's Sam Northeast scores 400 in English County Championship

Matter of time before Virat Kohli gets back in form: Anjum Chopra

Glamorgan's Sam NorthEast Scores 410, Registers Highest Score Of 21st Century

"It Was Relentless": England All-rounder Chris Jordan Reveals He Faced Racist Abuse After T20 World Cup Loss