England reach World Cup final with convincing victory over South Africa
Danni Wyatt struck a maiden World Cup century as England powered into the final with a dominant 137-run victory over South Africa in Christchurch.
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Sky Sports to share Women's Cricket World Cup final with nation
Sky Sports will make the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final between England and Australia this Sunday available for the whole of the UK to watch on Sky Showcase (channel 106), PICK (159) and the Sky Sports YouTube channel.
We have ensured that smaller players can also be part of IPL media rights bidding process: BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal
IPL media rights but treasurer Arun Dhumal on Friday said the introduction of a non-exclusive package will also encourage smaller players to be part of the bidding process. The BCCI has set a combined base price of approximately Rs 33,000 crore for the media rights for 2023-2027, the double of what Star India paid for the existing rights. The base price of Package A (India sub-continent TV rights) stands at Rs 49 crore per game and 33 crore per game for Package B (India sub-continent digital rights).
IPL 2022, KKR vs PBKS, Live Score: KKR Aim To Bounce Back Against High-Flying PBKS
KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2022, Live Updates: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 8 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. KKR will look to get back to winnings ways after losing to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their previous game. PBKS, on the other hand, started their season with an emphatic win over RCB, as they chased down a daunting total of 206 with ease. PBKS could be boosted by the presence of star pacer Kagiso Rabada, who is out of quarantine and ready to go. KKR, meanwhile, will have to address a few batting issues in the middle-order. (LIVE SCORECARD)
ECB announces funding for young cricketers from diverse backgrounds
ECB) on Friday issued an update to its action plan to tackle racism and discrimination, focused on plans to aid the progress of players from diverse or underprivileged backgrounds into professional cricket. The plan was unveiled in November after a number of players, including former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq, alleged they were victims of institutional racism at their clubs. The ECB provided a first update to that plan in January. The ECB's latest update outlines plans to expand the African-Caribbean Engagement (ACE) programme, an independent charity looking to provide opportunities to cricketers from Black communities.
I call myself 'spin-fast' bowler who prefers bowling at 100 kmph rather than 75 kmph: Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan has a fast bowler's mindset in a spinner's body with an uncompromising attitude when it comes to ripping his googlies and leg-breaks off the surface at nearly 100 kmph. At 23, the Afghan spinner is the most sought-after T20 freelancer on the global league circuit with 436 wickets in 312 games. Having started the season with an impressive 1/27 for Gujarat Titans, Rashid is extremely hopeful that he can replicate his Sunrisers Hyderabad form for the Hardik Pandya-led franchise.
Watch: Pravin Tambe Chokes Up After Watching Biopic With KKR Squad
Leg-spinner Pravin Tambe was left emotional and lost for words after he watched the biopic on his life along with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad. The movie, 'Kaun Pravin Tambe?', was officially released on Friday. KKR shared a video where Tambe was seen watching the movie along with the KKR players and staff. Tambe then got up to speak a few words, but choked up as he started. "I just want to say," he said, before tearing up. The team then broke into applause to encourage the veteran spinner.
IPL 2022: Former India Star Criticises MS Dhoni For Running The Show Against Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants defeated Chennai Super Kings by six wickets while chasing 211 in an IPL 2022 game on Thursday at the Brabourne Stadium. During the match, CSK wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni was seen changing the fielding positions as the cameras focussed on him, while newly appointed skipper Ravindra Jadeja was fielding in the outfield. Dhoni gave up captaincy before the start of this season, a move that was seen as an effort on the part of the legendary captain to groom Jadeja as a future leader.