Cricket World Cup: England crush Pakistan in Christchurch
Impressive England swept aside Pakistan to move closer to a place in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup.
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"All A Bit Of A Blur": Pat Cummins On Pakistan's Collapse On Day 3
After Australia posted 391 in the third Test against Pakistan in Lahore, the hosts looked to be going strong on Day 3, with Abdullah Shafique and Azhar Ali defying the visiting bowlers. Babar Azam also looked good at the crease after the two were dismissed, having scored half-centuries, but then Australia pacers Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc effected a stunning collapse, running through the middle and lower order. Cummins finished with a five-wicket haul, while Starc nabbed four to help Australia bowl Pakistan out for 268 in their first innings.
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Women's World Cup: South Africa Seal Second Semifinal Spot As Match Against West Indies Abandoned
South Africa on Thursday became the second team to qualify for the semifinals of the ICC Women's World Cup after their league match against West Indies was abandoned due to rain at the Basin Reserve. Both South Africa and West Indies were awarded one point each. South Africa followed Australia into the last-four stage with nine points from six matches, while West Indies have completed their league engagements and are currently placed third in the standings with seven points from as many games.
Watch: Pakistan Women Batter Sidra Ameen's Sachin Tendulkar-Like Trademark Straight Drive In ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Match
With only pride to play for, Sidra Ameen showcased some brilliant batting skills during Pakistan's ongoing league stage fixture of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday. Although Pakistan were bowled out by England for 105 runs in 41.3 overs, the 29-year-old batter top-scored for her side with a knock of 32 runs off 77 balls. Ameen also smashed four fours, one of which caught the eye of the tournament's official handle and led to comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar. In the second delivery of the 15th over, Ameen received a full delivery from Nat Sciver and she played a brilliant drive to direct the ball down the ground past the bowler's left, beating mid-on. ICC and the tournament's official Instagram handle posted a video of the shot and also compared it to Sachin's trademark straight drive. The video has been captioned as, "Reminds you of someone, @sachintendulkar?"
Retiring at just 25, Ash Barty says she is ready to chase new dreams
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IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri Explains Why Hardik Pandya Won't Make India Squad As Pure Batter
When Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 kicks off, one player who will have the spotlight on him is Hardik Pandya. The younger Pandya brother is set to play the role of captain for the first time this season, when he leads new IPL franchise Gujarat Titans (GT). But the focus will also be on whether he will bowl or not. While originally an all-rounder, fitness issues have seen him reduced to playing majorly as just a batter over the last few years.
Proteas secure World Cup SF spot after Windies washout, avoid Australia
The Proteas have qualified for the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup in New Zealand after their clash against West Indies in Wellington was washed out on Thursday.