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ICC issues RFP for sport presentation services for 2022 Women's World Cup
The World Cup will see 31 matches played across 31 days between March 4 and April 3, 2022 -- the first global women's cricket event to be played since the T20 World Cup in Australia back in March 2020. The tournament was postponed from its original window in February-March 2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Super Smash: Auckland Hearts keep hopes of finishing top alive
Already qualified but sitting at the third spot on the table, the Aucklanders grabbed four crucial points with their win over the out of contention southerners. After being dismissed for 123, they bundled Sparks for 96 in the final over of their innings at Eden Park Outer Oval and win by 27 runs.
Dhoni is a great, great human being: Tahir
"He understands everybody, respects everybody. We love him. He is the guy who has got the knowledge and is the best in the world. You don't have to say anything to him. He knows what field he needs to set for us, and we just need to come and bowl," the leg-spinner told SportsKeeda.
Kohli will be more motivated after India did well in Aus: Ali
A day after Jos Buttler said that Kohli will be 'hungry to play and lead well', his teammate Moeen Ali said he will be more motivated after missing the last three Tests of the Australia series. Kohli did not play the last three Tests, two of which were won by India, as he returned to India to attend the birth of his daughter.
Excitement, anticipation as Foakes gears up for Test return in India
The 27-year-old Foakes hasn't played a Test in two years but his impressive debut with the bat in Sri Lanka two years back prompted the England team management to bring him to India especially as a stop-gap arrangement for the second Test when neither Jos Buttler nor Jonny Bairstow will be available.
Can't build India up in our minds, they're not impregnable: Stuart Broad
Depleted by injuries and without their star players, India under Ajinkya Rahane, registered a 2-1 win in the four-Test Border-Gavaskar Series. The series victory included a memorable three-wicket win at the Gabba in Brisbane where they chased down a 328-run target on the final day of the Test match.
Team India's hard work & teamwork inspiring: PM Modi
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on their part, has expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for his appreciation and tweeted: "Thank you Shri Narendra Modi for your appreciation and words of encouragement. Team India will do everything possible to keep the Tricolour flying high."
Alubond secures title sponsorship of Abu Dhabi T10
The fourth edition of the tournament started on January 28 and is slated to run till February 6 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. This year's Abu Dhabi T10 is being covered extensively across 100 countries in five continents.
India now has lot of fearless cricketers due to IPL: Buttler
Buttler added that India's series win in Australia without Virat Kohli and a few of their other top players has shown the strength and depth Indian cricket possesses at the moment. India, who played the last three Test matches without their regular skipper Kohli, will see the return of India No.4 batsman in charge in the four Tests against England.
Big Bash League Final to be played at Sydney Cricket Ground
The Scorchers will receive a second chance to reach the final when they host The Challenger on February 4, at Optus Stadium, Perth. They will take on either the Sydney Thunder or Brisbane Heat, who go head-to-head at Manuka Oval on Sunday night.
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