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Mithali Raj becomes first woman cricketer to appear at six Cricket World Cups
Indian women's cricket team skipper Mithali Raj on Sunday became the first woman, and only the third cricketer ever, to appear at six ICC Women's Cricket World Cups. Leading Indian in the opening game of their World Cup campaign here, the 39-year-old could manage just nine runs in 36 deliveries as she was caught by Pakistan Diana Baig off Nashra Sandhu's bowling on Sunday.
Women's WC: Vastrakar, Rana and Mandhana fifties take India to 244/7 against Pakistan
Riding on brilliant fifties from Pooja Vastrakar (67 off 59), Sneh Rana (53 not out off 48) and Smriti Mandhana (52 off 75), India posted 244/7 against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup at the Bay Oval, here on Sunday.
Warne had experienced chest pains, had asthma: Thai police
Legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne, who passed away on Friday following a suspected heart-attack, 'had experienced chest pains prior to his death in Thailand and had asthma and some heart issues', according to Irish Times quoting the Thai police.
1st Test: We are looking at bowling partnerships, says Jayant Yadav
India off-spin all-rounder Jayant Yadav said the team is currently looking at partnerships with the ball ahead of day three's play in the first Test against Sri Lanka. At stumps on day two, Sri Lanka were 108/4 in 43 overs. Yadav, the third spinner, conceded 14 runs in five overs as Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets between themselves.
ISL 2021-22: Kerala look to secure semis berth with win over FC Goa
A draw will also be enough for Kerala to advance given their better head-to-head record against the Islanders. Kerala have done a double over the defending champions this season. If Mumbai drop points on Saturday, Kerala will automatically qualify. This has been nothing short of a stellar season for Kerala, the team from the south winning nine games out of 19 and playing some eye-catching football under head coach Ivan Vukomanovic.
1st Test: It felt very sad; life is unpredictable, says Jadeja on Warne's demise
When Jadeja brought up the three-figure mark, the on-air TV commentary made a mention of the 'rockstar' nickname given to him by Warne during the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. It was quite ironic that a day after Warne's sudden demise at the age of 52 in Thailand, Jadeja raced to his century, eventually ending up unbeaten at 175.
2022 Women WC: Mithali wants her team have believe to turn things around
In a search of an elusive ICC trophy, the Indian women's team will begin their Women's ODI World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in a marquee game on Sunday. "I think as a team, we need to get in with a clean slate, confident unit. And believe that we can always turn things around and play according to the situation," said Mithali, who is embarking on her record sixth World Cup appearance, on the eve of the game.
1st Test: Rahul Dravid pays tribute to Australian greats Rodney Marsh, Shane Warne
"Really sad day for the game of cricket. To lose two people in two days, people who truly made the game what it is and truly loved the game, is truly a deep loss. Our thoughts are with both the families, their friends and may their souls rest in peace. I didn't know Rod that well, met him a few times. But grew up watching a lot of Rodney Marsh and hearing a lot about him," said Dravid in a video posted by the BCCI.
2022 Women WC: Haynes, Lanning outshine Sciver as Australia beat England by 12 runs
Defending 311, Australia managed to hold their nerve with England needing 16 off the last over. Jess Jonassen gave away just three runs as the Aussies put their first points on board in the World Cup standings. Alana King was the best bowler for Australia. She turned the game in the middle overs with three wickets (3/59), including the important scalp of Tammy Beaumont while several Aussie bowlers also chipped in with crucial wickets.
IND vs SL, 1st Test: India extends stronghold as Sri Lanka finish day two at 108/4
Sri Lanka got off to a steady start as Dimuth Karunaratne and Lahiru Thirimanne got 48 runs in the first 18 overs. India used four bowlers within the first ten overs but didn't get much help from the pitch. Ravichandran Ashwin's introduction made things tough for Thirimanne and eventually, the off-spinner enticed him in defending forward and beating the inner edge to trap the batter plumb lbw.
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