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Surrey Rope In West Indies Spinner Sunil Narine For Vitality Blast Campaign

Surrey County Cricket Club on Wednesday announced the signing of West Indies bowler Sunil Narine for the entirety of the Vitality Blast. Narine will join up with the Club following the completion of his Indian Premier League commitments with Kolkata Knight Riders and is then available for the rest of the competition. The Trinidadian takes up the first of two overseas slots in Surrey's Vitality Blast squad. A white-ball mystery spinner with a series of variations and capable of batting anywhere in the order, Narine has forged a reputation as a highly-skilled performer through an international and franchise career that has spanned more than a decade.

Watch: Pooja Vastrakar's Stunning Direct Hit That Gave India Early Breakthrough Against New Zealand In Women's World Cup

After beating Pakistan in their opening game earlier this week, India are currently taking on hosts New Zealand in the ongoing Women's World Cup at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. After electing to bowl first, India got off to the best possible start as New Zealand star opener Suzie Bates got herself run-out while trying to steal a single. However, the early breakthrough was all down to the brilliance of Pooja Vastrakar, who made a direct hit into the stumps from the point region.

Australia coach stunned over lack of COVID cases at Women's Cricket World Cup

Australia cricket coach Matthew Mott admits he's «flabbergasted» more Women's World Cup players haven't contracted COVID-19 during the tournament.

Jhulan Goswami Becomes Joint-Highest Wicket-Taker In Women's World Cup History

India's veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami on Thursday equalled the tally of most wickets in the ICC Women's World Cup. Goswami equalled the tally of 39 wickets taken by Lyn Fullston of Australia from 1982 to 1988. The 39-year-old achieved this feat against New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2022 at Hamilton. On Thursday, Goswami took the record-tying wicket in the last over of the innings against the White Ferns. Goswami knocked Katey Martin over. With the wicket, Goswami became the joint-highest wicket-taker in Women's World Cup history, joining Lynette Ann Fullston at the top with 39 scalps.

England look to to gain control over West Indies – day three of the first Test

England and the West Indies will resume their tussle for control of the first Test, with the game up for grabs on day three in Antigua.

Australia Look To Second Spinner After Rawalpindi Stalemate

Australia are likely to play two spinners as they go in search of a win in Saturday's second Test in Karachi after Pakistan batted their seamers into the ground in the draw at Rawalpindi. The historic occasion -- Australia's first Test in Pakistan since 1998 -- was marred by a pitch described as "dead" by vice-captain Steve Smith as Pakistan piled up 728 runs for the loss of just four wickets, and one of those was a run out.

We Did Not Want To Play Into Australia's Hands: PCB Chief Ramiz Raja On Pitch Criticism

PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja on Wednesday defended the use of a flat track for the first Test, saying they did not want play into Australia's hands by preparing a track that would assist pace and bounce. The series-opener ended in a high scoring dull draw on Tuesday. The Rawalpindi track, where Just 14 wickets fall in five days with 1,187 runs scored by both teams, drew criticism from some former players, critics and fans alike.

ICC Women's World Cup, India Women vs New Zealand Women, Live Cricket Score, Live Updates: Amy Satterthwaite Hits 50, India Take 4th Wicket

ICC Women's World Cup, India Women vs New Zealand Women, Live Cricket Score, Live Updates: Amy Satterthwaite scored a brilliant half-century and added crucial runs with Maddy Green before the latter was dismissed by Deepti Sharma. Amelia Kerr scored a splendid 50 but lost her wicket soon after to Rajeshwari Gayakwad as India claimed their third wicket of the day. Sophie Devine was the second wicket to fall as Pooja Vastrakar contributed yet again in an early dismissal. Vastrakar'd direct hit helped India get an early breakthrough as she found Suzie Bates short of the crease while attempting a run. India captain Mithali Raj won the toss and elected to bowl against Sophie Devine-led New Zealand in Match 8 of the ongoing Women's World Cup at the Seddon Park, Hamilton. Recently, the Mithali Raj-led side faced New Zealand in a bilateral ODI series with the White Ferns coming out on top with a 4-1 win. India will be hoping to prevent a repeat of that display and put in a superior performance from all departments. India defeated Pakistan in their opener, winning by 107 runs. Pooja Vastrakar top-scored with a knock of 67 runs off 59 balls and Rajeshwari Gayakwad took four wickets off 10 overs. New Zealand defeated Bangladesh in their previous game, winning by nine wickets. Suzie Bates was in brilliant form with an unbeaten knock of 79 runs off 68 balls. Meanwhile, Amy Satterthwaite took three wickets. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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Surrey Rope In West Indies Spinner Sunil Narine For Vitality Blast Campaign

Watch: Pooja Vastrakar's Stunning Direct Hit That Gave India Early Breakthrough Against New Zealand In Women's World Cup

Australia coach stunned over lack of COVID cases at Women's Cricket World Cup

Jhulan Goswami Becomes Joint-Highest Wicket-Taker In Women's World Cup History

England look to to gain control over West Indies – day three of the first Test

Australia Look To Second Spinner After Rawalpindi Stalemate

We Did Not Want To Play Into Australia's Hands: PCB Chief Ramiz Raja On Pitch Criticism

ICC Women's World Cup, India Women vs New Zealand Women, Live Cricket Score, Live Updates: Amy Satterthwaite Hits 50, India Take 4th Wicket