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Shafali Verma Shines As India Beat Nepal By 82 Runs To Qualify For Semifinals Of Women's Asia Cup

Explosive opener Shafali Verma slammed a career-best 48-ball 81 as defending champions India thrashed minnows Nepal by 82 runs in their final group match to confirm their semifinal spot at the Women's Asia Cup T20 tournament in Dambulla on Tuesday. With India shuffling the batting order, Shafali and Dayalan Hemalatha (47) opened the innings and gave India a flying start after stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss and opted to bat. The opening duo smashed its way to 122 in 14 overs to lay the foundation.

Gautam Gambhir Takes Charge As India Hit The Ground In Sri Lanka Ahead Of White-Ball Series

The new head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday took charge of the Indian men's cricket team as the visitors hit the ground running in their first practice session in Pallekele, ahead of three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Gambhir, who replaced the legendary Rahul Dravid at the helm, led the team to the ground and oversaw the training session which included fielding drills and sessions with the players. The training session was mostly around running, catching and one-on-one interactions. The new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav was also involved in an interaction with the players.

"19th Floor Balcony": Mohammed Shami's Friend Makes Shocking 'Suicide' Revelation

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Pakistan Cricket Board To Step Up Focus On National A, Junior Team Programs For Players' Exposure

Following the footsteps of other leading cricket nations, the Pakistan Cricket Board has also begun stressing about providing exposure to its backup players through its national A and junior team programs. The PCB announced on Tuesday that the Pakistan Shaheens would play a return series of four-day and one-day matches against Bangladesh A, besides hosting Sri Lanka A this year. "The idea is to revive pathway cricket projects so that our backup talent is constantly getting exposure of international cricket against other sides besides domestic cricket," a board official said.

On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20I Retirement, Big Revelation From India's Departing Bowling Coach

Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma dropped a bomb on fans, as they announced their retirement from T20 internationals as the team lifted the T20 World Cup 2024 title. While Virat broke the news in the post-match presentation ceremony, Rohit shared his plans in the press conference after the game. While many feel the decision was pre-planned, India's departing bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has revealed that neither Virat, Rohit, nor Ravindra Jadeja had shared their plans about calling it quits in the shortest format.

Afghanistan Assured Its Participation In 2025 Champions Trophy: PCB Sources

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has got a big boost in its bid to successfully host the ICC Champions Trophy early next year after Afghanistan has assured its participation in the tournament. Afghanistan Cricket Board president Mirwais Ashraf and CEO Naseeb Khan, who were in Colombo to attend the ICC Annual Board Meeting met with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi and gave him the assurance. "They told the chairman that Afghanistan is looking forward to sending its team to Pakistan since they are participating in the Champions Trophy for the first time," a PCB said.

Gautam Gambhir Carries Souvenir From KKR In First Practice As India Head Coach - Watch

The newly-appointed Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir will begin his tenure with the tour of Sri Lanka which consists of 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs. Ahead of the T20I series starting Saturday, Gambhir had his first practice session with the cricketers since his appointment.

India vs Nepal LIVE Score, Women's Asia Cup T20, 2024: Shafali Verma, Dayalan Hemalatha Solid, India Off To Fiery Start vs Nepal

IND vs NEP, Women's Asia Cup Live Updates: Shafali Verma and Dayalan Hematha are dealing in boundaries and have provided India with a good start against Nepal. India stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss and opted to bat against Nepal in their next Women's Asia Cup 2024 match on Tuesday in Dambulla. For India, regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Pooja Vastrakar have been rested. India registered convincing wins in their first two matches of the continental tournament, beating traditional rivals Pakistan and United Arab Emirates by seven wickets and 78 runs respectively to put one foot in the semifinals.. (Live Scorecard)

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Shafali Verma Shines As India Beat Nepal By 82 Runs To Qualify For Semifinals Of Women's Asia Cup

Gautam Gambhir Takes Charge As India Hit The Ground In Sri Lanka Ahead Of White-Ball Series

"19th Floor Balcony": Mohammed Shami's Friend Makes Shocking 'Suicide' Revelation

Pakistan Cricket Board To Step Up Focus On National A, Junior Team Programs For Players' Exposure

On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20I Retirement, Big Revelation From India's Departing Bowling Coach

Afghanistan Assured Its Participation In 2025 Champions Trophy: PCB Sources

Gautam Gambhir Carries Souvenir From KKR In First Practice As India Head Coach - Watch

India vs Nepal LIVE Score, Women's Asia Cup T20, 2024: Shafali Verma, Dayalan Hemalatha Solid, India Off To Fiery Start vs Nepal