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Women's World Cup: "We Needed To Be More Clinical," Says South Africa Captain Sune Luus

Despite the unwanted result against England at Christchurch on Thursday in the semi-final of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022, South Africa skipper Sune Luus said that it was an amazing campaign for the Proteas and as a captain, she is proud of her team. Danni Wyatt's maiden World Cup century saw England post an imposing 293 for eight as Wyatt and Sophia Dunkley put on 116 for the fifth wicket. In response, South Africa were rocked as Laura Wolvaardt and Lizelle Lee fell early before Sophie Ecclestone continued her rich run of form to take six wickets for 36 runs to bowl South Africa out for a paltry 156.

Women's World Cup: Heather Knight Hails "Complete Performance" As England Reach Final

Heading into the final on Sunday at the Hagley Oval, England captain Heather Knight spoke admirably of her team's 'complete performance' against South Africa, and said they are excited for the title clash in the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022. Danni Wyatt's century and Sophie Eccletone's sensational six-wicket haul helped England in ending South Africa's dream campaign in the World Cup as they were outplayed by the English team in all three departments in the semi-final.

How Andrew Strauss and a bit of fun can inspire England's Test revival

Cricket used to be a top down game in which everything flowed from the captain. These days the leader is just one cog in a byzantine hierarchy as Joe Root is discovering in the vacuum around him – a space that needs urgently to be filled with a new coach, team director, chairman, and possibly a new captain should Root not pass muster with at least two of those appointments.

IPL 2022: KKR Promise Bold Play Against Power-Packed Punjab Kings

Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to continue with their risk-taking approach despite mixed returns when they take on Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League in Mumbai on Friday. KKR head into Friday's game at the back of a three-wicket loss against RCB, although they managed to make the game close after a below-par total. PBKS began their campaign with a win but they would expecting a better bowling effort after conceding more than 200 runs in their first game. South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada is expected to play after completing his three-day quarantine and that will give a big boost to the Punjab attack.

IPL 2022: Fit-again Suryakumar Yadav joins Mumbai Indians ahead of Rajasthan Royals clash

Suryakumar Yadav has joined the Mumbai Indians ahead of their second IPL game against Rajasthan Royals, the five-time champions said on Thursday. Surya, who was undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy after suffering a finger injury during the home series against West Indies last month, missed MI's IPL opener against Delhi Capitals on March 27. "Suryakumar Yadav exited his mandatory quarantine and joined the team (on Wednesday) for the gym session in the company of his mates Kieron Pollard, Ishan Kishan and Jasprit Bumrah...

Women's World Cup: Superstars who are successfully juggling cricket & motherhood

Cricket Club (MCC) made an amendment to the game's law. On grounds of promoting gender-equality in sports, the MCC ruled that the word 'batsman' shall, henceforth, be replaced by 'batter'. It may sound trivial, but such thoughtful moves go a long way in terms of respect towards women in sports. Six months from that day, the world saw images of Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof carrying her six-month-old daughter Fatima as she reached New Zealand along with the rest of the Pakistan squad for the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup.

Brendon McCullum Reveals Why Andre Russell Didn't Bowl His Full Quota Of Overs vs RCB

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum on Wednesday revealed that Andre Russell wasn't 100 per cent fit towards the end of the IPL 2022 match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. In the 12th over, KKR all-rounder Russell dived on the boundary and suffered some problem with his bowling shoulder. Consequently, Venkatesh had to bowl one of his overs at the death. "Dre had run around the boundary and dived, and unfortunately picked up a little bit of a bump. His shoulder was a little bit sore. But Dre being Dre, he still wants to try to get the job done, and he wasn't quite able to. Those are things which happen in low-scoring games," McCullum said in the post-match press conference.

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates: Australia Aim To Clinch Series vs Pakistan

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates: After securing a crucial win in the first ODI, Australia will look to take an unassailable 2-0 lead when they take on hosts Pakistan in the second ODI at the Gaddafi Stadium In Lahore. Aaron Finch will have his eyes firmly on securing a series-clinching victory while for Pakistan, getting on level terms will be at the top of their agenda. Again, the responsibility will fall on the shoulders of senior pros like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and young pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi to guide the home side to a win. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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Women's World Cup: "We Needed To Be More Clinical," Says South Africa Captain Sune Luus

Women's World Cup: Heather Knight Hails "Complete Performance" As England Reach Final

How Andrew Strauss and a bit of fun can inspire England's Test revival

IPL 2022: KKR Promise Bold Play Against Power-Packed Punjab Kings

IPL 2022: Fit-again Suryakumar Yadav joins Mumbai Indians ahead of Rajasthan Royals clash

Women's World Cup: Superstars who are successfully juggling cricket & motherhood

Brendon McCullum Reveals Why Andre Russell Didn't Bowl His Full Quota Of Overs vs RCB

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates: Australia Aim To Clinch Series vs Pakistan