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Smriti Mandhana out of MIQ, to join team for remainder of ODI series

Smriti Mandhana on Tuesday completed her extended stay in quarantine here and left for Queenstown to join the Indian women's cricket team for the remainder of the five-match ODI series against New Zealand. Mandhana had missed the one-off T20 International and the two ODIs against New Zealand as she was in extended Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) along with two other players -- pacers Meghna Singh and Renuka Singh. Renuka is already out of quarantine while Meghna also came out of MIQ on Tuesday. However, both Mandhana and Meghna may not be available for the third ODI here on Friday on fitness grounds as they have been in quarantine for long. "Finally out of quarantine!! Can't wait to get back with the team," the 25-year-old Mandhana wrote on her Instagram handle, along with a picture of her with her luggage.

New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test Preview: No Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor As New Zealand Aim To Break South Africa Drought

New Zealand enter unfamiliar territory when the first Test against South Africa begins in Christchurch on Thursday, without batting greats Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson. It has been 14 years since the hosts started a Test without either Taylor or Williamson -- their top two all-time Test run scorers respectively -- and they have the extra burden of trying to win a series against South Africa for the first time. Taylor retired last month and Williamson is injured, leaving the Black Caps without the pair's steadying influence against a dynamic Proteas pace attack.

Wanindu Hasaranga down with Covid-19 in Australia

Covid-19 case on their Australia tour with the world's number one Twenty20 bowler Wanindu Hasaranga testing positive. The star leg-spinner will miss the third game of the five-match T20 series in Canberra later Tuesday with the visitors trailing 2-0 and needing to win to keep their hopes alive. "Wanindu Hasaranga has tested positive for Covid-19," Sri Lanka Cricket tweeted. "Hasaranga is currently undergoing Covid-19 protocols and is placed in isolation."

My parents have finally agreed to stop working: Tennis-ball sensation Ramesh Kumar after landing IPL deal with KKR

IPL auction but for tennis-ball sensation Ramesh Kumar, it has ensured that his father doesn't have to make a living as a cobbler and his mother no longer needs to criss-cross villages in Punjab's Fazilka district to sell bangles. Ramesh, who is better known as 'Narine Jalalabad' in tennis-ball circles, was already a youtube star due to his exploits with both bat and ball. Post the auction and the signing with Kolkata Knight Riders last weekend, his remarkable story has reached a wider audience.

IPL 2022: Jonty Rhodes Takes Up Dual Role Of Batting And Fielding Coach At Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings fielding coach Jonty Rhodes has taken up the additional role of batting coach following the departure of Wasim Jaffer. Rhodes is considered one of the best fielders of all time but also made more than 8000 runs for South Africa. The 52-year-old was also sitting alongside head coach Anil Kumble and co-owners at the IPL auction table last week. Rhodes made 5935 runs in 245 ODIs and 2532 runs in 52 Tests.

Smriti Mandhana Out Of Quarantine, To Join Team For Remainder Of ODI Series Against New Zealand

Star batter Smriti Mandhana on Tuesday completed her extended stay in quarantine here and left for Queenstown to join the Indian women's cricket team for the remainder of the five-match ODI series against New Zealand. Mandhana had missed the one-off T20 International and the two ODIs against New Zealand as she was in extended Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) along with two other players -- pacers Meghna Singh and Renuka Singh.

England women to host South Africa and India in 2022

England will host a women's Test against South Africa in June before facing India later in the summer.

Women's ODI Rankings: Mithali Raj Holds Onto 2nd spot, Smriti Mandhana Drops To 8th

New Zealand batter Amy Satterthwaite has moved up to number three in the ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings after a fine effort in the opening match of their five-ODI series against India in Queenstown, less than three weeks ahead of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022. Satterthwaite, who smashed a 67 ball 63 and was involved in an important 98 run third-wicket partnership with opener Suzie Bates, has overtaken Australia's Beth Mooney with a gain of 13 rating points. She is now 15 rating points behind India captain Mithali Raj, who is second with 744 in the list led by Australia opener Alyssa Healy who has 749 rating points.

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Smriti Mandhana out of MIQ, to join team for remainder of ODI series

New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test Preview: No Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor As New Zealand Aim To Break South Africa Drought

Wanindu Hasaranga down with Covid-19 in Australia

My parents have finally agreed to stop working: Tennis-ball sensation Ramesh Kumar after landing IPL deal with KKR

IPL 2022: Jonty Rhodes Takes Up Dual Role Of Batting And Fielding Coach At Punjab Kings

Smriti Mandhana Out Of Quarantine, To Join Team For Remainder Of ODI Series Against New Zealand

England women to host South Africa and India in 2022

Women's ODI Rankings: Mithali Raj Holds Onto 2nd spot, Smriti Mandhana Drops To 8th