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Smriti Mandhana hails 'inspirational' Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof for returning to action six months after child birth

Smriti Mandhana has hailed "inspirational" Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof for setting an example for sportswomen across the world by returning to play six months after giving birth to a child. After they beat arch-rivals Pakistan by 107 runs in the Women's World Cup on Sunday, some Indian players were seen having a good time with Maroof's daughter Fatima with pictures and videos of them playing with the six-month-old girl going viral. Vice-captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Meghna Singh and Richa Ghosh were seen making playful gestures at the toddler cradled in Maroof's arm. "Coming back post pregnancy in 6 months and playing international cricket is so inspiring. @bismahmaroof setting an example for sportswomen across the globe," Mandhara wrote in an Instagram post.

Nauman shines as first Pakistan-Australia Test heads for a draw

Nauman Ali grabbing four wickets Monday as the tourists reached 449-7 on the fourth day of a rain-hit match in Rawalpindi. When umpires called off play with three overs still to be bowled, Mitchell Starc was on 12 and skipper Pat Cummins four -- with Australia just 27 behind Pakistan's first innings total of 476-4 declared. Australia are on their first tour to Pakistan since 1998, having previously refused to visit over security fears.

Smriti Mandhana's Heartwarming Instagram Story For Pakistan Captain Bismah Maroof

Star India opening batter Smriti Mandhana has hailed "inspirational" Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof for setting an example for sportswomen across the world by returning to play six months after giving birth to a child. After they beat arch-rivals Pakistan by 107 runs in the Women's World Cup on Sunday, some Indian players were seen having a good time with Maroof's daughter Fatima with pictures and videos of them playing with the six-month-old girl going viral.

Eddie Jones insists 'cohesive' Ireland are favourites for Six Nations clash at Twickenham

England head coach Eddie Jones has branded Ireland "the most cohesive team in the world" ahead of the two sides' Six Nations clash at Twickenham on Saturday.

Shane Warne: Ricky Ponting pays emotional tribute to Australia teammate

Jesse Marsch named as Leeds' new boss

Ravindra Jadeja Hailed As Great All-Rounder After Test-Winning Exploits

Ravindra Jadeja was hailed Monday as one of the world's best all-rounders after his swashbuckling unbeaten 175 with the bat and nine-wicket haul with the ball propelled India to a first Test victory over Sri Lanka inside three days. The left-hander's match-defining knock in Mohali, his best in Tests, and figures of 5-41 and 4-46 with his left-arm spin saw Sri Lanka crushed by an innings and 222 runs on Sunday.

First Benaud-Qadir Test, day four snapshot

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Smriti Mandhana hails 'inspirational' Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof for returning to action six months after child birth

Nauman shines as first Pakistan-Australia Test heads for a draw

Smriti Mandhana's Heartwarming Instagram Story For Pakistan Captain Bismah Maroof

Eddie Jones insists 'cohesive' Ireland are favourites for Six Nations clash at Twickenham

Shane Warne: Ricky Ponting pays emotional tribute to Australia teammate

Ravindra Jadeja Hailed As Great All-Rounder After Test-Winning Exploits

First Benaud-Qadir Test, day four snapshot

Shane Warne's heartbroken family in shock