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'Incredibly rewarding', Smith lauds teammates after Australia qualify for WTC final
Australia's convincing nine-wicket triumph over India in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Indore on Friday helped them book a place at this year's ICC World Test Championship Final. They have been a dominant side in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle, having won 11 out of 18 contests.
WPL 2023: Very good changes and improvements will come, so as more of respect, says Anjum Chopra
Yesterday, when I reached the hotel from airport, I saw big boards with 'Aali Re' written alongside photographs of Harmanpreet Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, and Yastika Bhatia (of Mumbai Indians). This is the first change as I had never seen hoardings of women cricketers in India. I have seen outside, Hoardings are there in Mumbai and advertising looks beautiful in the whole stretch.
Tommy Paul reaches Mexican Open final
Paul hit seven aces but also committed five double faults as he prevailed in three hours and 25 minutes at the Fairmont Acapulco Princess resort, reports Xinhua news agency. The 25-year-old will meet either Australian eighth seed Alex de Minaur or fourth seeded Holger Rune in Saturday's final. This year's edition of the Mexican Open played on outdoor hard courts.
China's He Xianghong breaks men's 35km race walk Asian record
The 24-year-old He, who finished fifth at the Oregon World Athletics Championships in Eugene, built up a comfortable sole lead soon after the start. He maintained a fast and steady pace throughout the race and kept extending the gap to the chasers, wrapping up the overwhelming victory in two hours, 22 minutes and 55 seconds, reports Xinhua news agency.
Delhi Capitals captain Lanning, Marizanne share thoughts ahead of their first WPL match
Speaking ahead of the crucial encounter, Delhi Capitals Captain Meg Lanning said, "The WPL is massive for the women's game. This tournament will be a great platform for young girls coming up the ranks. The opportunity for young girls to watch their favourite players in action on TV is very crucial for the development of the game. Lanning, who is one of the legends of the game.
Gavaskar calls three demerit points for Indore Test wicket "little harsh", ponders over pitch for Ahmedabad
On Friday, just after Australia won by nine wickets to make four-game scoreline 2-1, the International Cricket Council (ICC), post a report submitted by match referee Chris Broad, rated the pitch as "poor" under its Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process and also gave Holkar Stadium three demerit points. One thing I would like to know, there was this Test match in Brisbane.
WPL 2023: Hurley Gala aims for shining in a 'very good opportunity' after overcoming World Cup setback
But less than two months ago, there was another very good opportunity that had been taken away from Hurley's hands. In January 2023, a laceration on her thumb ruled her out of India's victorious U19 Women's T20 World Cup campaign, a development which she admitted was very difficult for her to process. I am very excited to be a part of first-ever Women's Premier League.
WPL could offer a path to India Team for youngsters, says Gujarat Giants' captain Beth Mooney
The Adani Gujarat Giants' captain Beth Mooney, who recently won yet another Women's T20 World Cup title in South Africa with the Australian side, said that there has been a buzz amongst the players about the tournament. I think there is a good amount of excitement around and there was a little bit of a chat at the Women's T20 World Cup about what the WPL was going to look.
WPL 2023: 'What is the financial security? Even if you win, who would recognise you?' recalls Reema Malhotra
"I once said to a player's father, 'uncle, there's women's cricket, please let her play'. He would retort back with, 'What is the financial security? Even if you win, what will you get and who would recognise you'?" I saw this myself as had two-three friends who played really well. But their parents never supported them and their careers got over at the college level.
'Indians need to shut up and get on with cricket': Ian Chappel blasts Indian officials, players for giving 'inputs' on pitches
Talking to ESPNCricinfo, Chappell stated that the administrators, players, coaches, and anyone else outside of the curator should not be providing input on the pitch. He further said that the curator should have the liberty to prepare a pitch that they think is suitable, and the players should play on it. “India need to see the error of their ways.
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