Women's Cricket World Cup: South Africa survive to beat Pakistan
South Africa survived to beat Pakistan by six runs in another thrilling finish at the Women's Cricket World Cup.
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Proteas march on at World Cup after thrilling final over Pakistan victory
It was far from clinical, and the game was in the balance for large periods, but the Proteas secured a thrilling 6-run victory over Pakistan in their second World Cup clash in Mount Maunganui on Friday.
ICC Women's World Cup: Presence of psychologist helping us a lot, says Ramesh Powar
cricket team's head coach Ramesh Powar feels the team has benefitted immensely from the presence of psychologist Mughda Bavare's presence in the ongoing World Cup as she has helped the players become more confident in dealing with adverse situations on the field. Skipper Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur have already spoken about Bavare has helped them turn it around during difficult phases. Powar cited the example of how Pooja Vastrakar and Sneh Rana pulled the team out of trouble in their tournament lung-opener against Pakistan, which India won. "If you remember how we used to react to collapses, I think the way Pooja (Vastrakar) and (Sneh) Rana addressed that collapse, it is a part of mindset (and) that's what she works on. And moving forward, I hope it will help us getting right results and the mindset," Powar said ahead of the team's third league game against the West Indies here on Saturday.
India vs Sri Lanka: There are no set parameters for adjustments required in pink-ball Tests, says Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah on Friday said the cricketers need to make a few "mental adjustments" going into a Pink Ball Test but defining one set parameter for that is not possible since all three day-night games they have played in the past, had varied conditions. India are gearing up for their fourth day-night Test against Sri Lanka, having played against Bangladesh, Australia and England before.
WRAP | Momentum One Day Cup
A wrap of fixtures, scores and match reports from the Momentum One Day Cup.
Eddie Jones: England boss questions whether Ireland can match up physically
Eddie Jones believes Ireland will struggle to face up to his England side’s physicality as they have not faced up to a team as powerful in recent times.
India vs Sri Lanka: Ravindra Jadeja Eyes Huge Milestone During Day-Night Test In Bengaluru
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja could achieve a huge personal milestone when India face Sri Lanka in the second Test (D/N), starting at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. Jadeja, who will be playing his 59th Test for India, is just nine wickets away from completing 250 wickets in the longest format of the game. If Jadeja manages to take nine or more wickets against Sri Lanka in the day-night Test, he will become the 3rd quickest Indian to reach this landmark after Ravichandran Ashwin and Anil Kumble.
Women's World Cup: Indian Batters Need To Raise Their Game Against West Indies
India's under-performing top-order will be keen to display way more intent to bring the team's campaign back on track when it squares off against a dangerous West Indies in the third league game of the ICC Women's World Cup here on Saturday. Currently placed fifth after a demoralising 62-run loss to New Zealand, India would like to get back to winning ways as back-to-back defeat can cause loss in momentum, especially when they are playing one game after another on the bounce.