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Mithali Raj backs youngsters Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh to do well in World Cup

Mithali Raj is confident that youngsters like Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh will rise to the occasion at the upcoming women's World Cup in New Zealand next month. Mithali reckons the 18-year-old Verma, who was the team's standout performer during the 2020 T20 World Cup, will continue to play impressive knocks for the country in the marquee event. "Shafali Verma is surely one of the players being watched with great enthusiasm back home," Mithali wrote in her column for the ICC. "She is one of the world's rising stars and I am backing her to have more impressive performances for India throughout the tournament with guidance and support from the stylish Smriti Mandhana at the other end."

SA's Fritz, Agenbag to officiate at Women's Cricket World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the 15 match officials for the Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.

Proteas brace for Ngidi blow ahead of 2nd NZ Test

The Proteas are bracing for the likelihood of going into their second and series-deciding Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Friday without fast bowler Lungi Ngidi.

New Zealand Women vs India Women: Bowling Attack Is A Concern Going Into The World Cup, Says Skipper Mithali Raj

India captain Mithali Raj was frank in her admission that team's bowling is a huge concern going into the ICC Women's World Cup after the side's 63-run defeat in the fourth WODI against New Zealand on Tuesday. India are now 0-4 down in the five-match series and Mithali's bowling attack has failed to defend 270 and 279 in the second and third games. The team also failed to chase 276 in the opening game and a mammoth 192 in 20 overs in the fourth game.

Viral: Pakistan Pacer Haris Rauf Slaps Teammate On Field During PSL Match, Hugs Him Later

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has come under scrutiny after he slapped Lahore Qalandars teammate Kamran Ghulam during a Pakistan Super League game on Monday. In the second over Peshawar Zalmi's innings, Kamran Ghulam dropped the catch of Hazratullah Zazai. Three balls later Haris Rauf picked up the wicket of Mohammad Haris and as his teammates converged to congratulate him, Haris Rauf slapped Kamran Ghulam. Towards the end of Peshawar's innings, Kamran Ghulam ran out Wahab Riaz with a direct hit and Rauf walked up to Ghulam and gave him a hug, affectionately tapping him on the side of his head.

Wriddhiman Saha Says He Will Not Reveal Identity Of Journalist

Wriddhiman Saha has received an outpouring of support after sharing a screenshot of messages he received from a journalist following the Indian selection committee's decision to drop him from the Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka. Speaking to PTI, BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal had said the board would look into the matter and that BCCI secretary Jay Shah "will certainly speak to Wriddhiman". However, in an interview with The Indian Express, said that he would not reveal the identity of the journalist to the board because it was "never my intention to harm somebody's career, to pull a person down."

You have elevated your level of cricket every year: Yuvraj Singh to Virat Kohli

Yuvraj Singh on Tuesday wrote a heartfelt letter to batter Virat Kohli and said that he has seen the southpaw grow as a cricketer and as a person. In the letter, Yuvraj commended Kohli for his dedication and discipline towards his craft that serves as an inspiration for the future generation. "Virat, I've seen you grow as a cricketer and as a person. From that young boy in the nets who would walk shoulder-to-shoulder with the legends of Indian cricket, you're now a legend yourself leading the way for a new generation. Your discipline in the nets, passion on the field and dedication to the sport inspires every young kid in this country to pick up the bat and dream of putting on the blue jersey one day," wrote Yuvraj in the letter.

4th ODI: Indian women suffer 63-run loss to New Zealand

cricket team's horror tour of New Zealand continued as the White Ferns demolished the visitors by 63 runs in a rain-curtailed fourth WODI on Tuesday to inch towards a clean sweep in the five-match series here. The game became a glorified 'T20' due to rain as Amelia Kerr stole the show with a 33-ball-68 which took New Zealand to 191 for 5. Amelia, one half of the famous Kerr sisters, then mopped up the tail with 3 for 30 as India managed only 128 before being all-out in 17.5 overs. Teenager Richa Ghosh's counter-attacking 52 off 29 balls was the only silver lining in an otherwise disastrous performance which has now led to five defeats on this tour including the one-off T20. The bowling performance of the Indians seemed to have nose-dived with each passing game and it was the worst on Tuesday where only Rajeshwari Gayakwad (4-0-26-1) looked the part.

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Mithali Raj backs youngsters Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh to do well in World Cup

SA's Fritz, Agenbag to officiate at Women's Cricket World Cup

Proteas brace for Ngidi blow ahead of 2nd NZ Test

New Zealand Women vs India Women: Bowling Attack Is A Concern Going Into The World Cup, Says Skipper Mithali Raj

Viral: Pakistan Pacer Haris Rauf Slaps Teammate On Field During PSL Match, Hugs Him Later

Wriddhiman Saha Says He Will Not Reveal Identity Of Journalist

You have elevated your level of cricket every year: Yuvraj Singh to Virat Kohli

4th ODI: Indian women suffer 63-run loss to New Zealand