Australia were off to a good start to their chase with opener Alyssa Healy (51) making a 35-ball 51 laced with six boundaries and a six to anchor the chase initially. However, Indian spinners led by Poonam triggered a collapse as Australia suddenly slipped to 82 for six. … [Read more...] about Women’s T20 World Cup: India beat Australia by 17 runs in opening match
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FIH Pro League: India beat Australia via shoot-out in second match
India bounced back in style to beat title holders Australia 3-1 via a shoot-out in the second match of the two-leg FIH Pro League match here on Saturday. Both the teams were locked 2-2 at the end of regulation time at the Kalinga Stadium. … [Read more...] about FIH Pro League: India beat Australia via shoot-out in second match
Women’s T20 World Cup: Mithali Raj lauds Poonam Yadav, Shafali Verma’s efforts against Australia
"Although we recovered our innings through Deepti Sharma and her partnership with Jemimah Rodrigues, it was Poonam's flurry of wickets against Australia's megastars, which completely changed the game," the ace women cricketer wrote in an exclusive column in ICC official website. … [Read more...] about Women’s T20 World Cup: Mithali Raj lauds Poonam Yadav, Shafali Verma’s efforts against Australia
Runs pip skills in wicket-keepers’ race, again as India opt for Rishabh Pant instead of Wriddhiman Saha in 1st Test against New Zealand
“In windy, Wellington for example, the ball wobbles, so you need to be soft on your feet, your hands should be softer, you need to move with the ball. Just like how a batsman has to play late, a keeper needs to keep watching the ball till the end. Your knee should be bent, shoulders should be soft and the head should be on the ball. You need to make certain adjustments. Saha is technically the better keeper.” … [Read more...] about Runs pip skills in wicket-keepers’ race, again as India opt for Rishabh Pant instead of Wriddhiman Saha in 1st Test against New Zealand
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Sophie Devine fires New Zealand to 7-wicket win over Sri Lanka
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine says her team is comfortable to “fly under the radar” after starting the women’s Twenty20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Perth on Saturday. The Kiwis have made the early running in Group A along with India, who downed defending champions Australia on day one. Only the top two from each of the two five-team groups qualify for the knockout phase. … [Read more...] about ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Sophie Devine fires New Zealand to 7-wicket win over Sri Lanka
