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Women's T20 World Cup: Australia expect Alyssa Healy to be fit for semi-final
The experienced wicket-keeper batter only just recovered from a calf injury prior to the tournament and the decision to rest her for the match against the Proteas was purely to provide her with some extra rest, according to star all-rounder Tahlia McGrath. "It was more of a precautionary measure with coming off a serious calf injury and with a pretty hectic schedule," McGrath said.
Women's T20 World Cup: England overcome India to stay atop Group 2
Smriti Mandhana scored a sublime half-century to put India in a decent position in their attempted chase of 152. But the rate of scoring slowed through the middle overs as England's spinners took control of the game, with Sophie Ecclestone the stand-out bowler once again, picking up 1/14 from her four overs and strangling India's batters at a crucial point of the match.
ICC Test bowlers rankings: Ashwin climbs to 2nd spot, Jadeja moves up to 16th
The Indian spin twins haunted Australia in the first Test between the two leading nations in the current cycle of the ICC World Test Championship with a combined 15 wickets as hosts won by an innings 132 runs. Ashwin ensured India wrapped up their stunning victory before tea on the third day, as the veteran off-spinner took 5/37 in the second innings to go with 3/42 earlier in the match. The 36-year-old is now just 21 rating points behind Australia captain Pat Cummins and a return to the No.1 ranking for the first time since 2017.
ICC T20I rankings: Jemimah, Richa Ghosh move up; Mandhana remains top-ranked India batter
Jemimah, who smashed 52 not out against Pakistan moved from 13th to 11th, while Richa is up from 42nd to 36th after her innings of 31 not out. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who missed the campaign opener due to a finger injury, remains the top-ranked India batter in third place. Her opening partner Shafali Verma also remained static at 10th place.
England's Scrivens named ICC Women's Player of the Month for January
Scrivens became the youngest recipient of the ICC Women's Player of the Month award after starring in the first-ever ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup. A dominant figure with bat and ball throughout the tournament, her all-round performances saw her claim the Player of the Tournament prize. Equally, England's captain excelled in her leadership role, guiding her side to the inaugural Final.
ICC, UNICEF call for gender equity on eve of Women's T20 World Cup
The latest phase of the partnership -- which was launched in October 2022 -- mobilizes the power of cricket to drive positive social change and to encourage girls and women to play and be empowered by cricket. Sports are a great leveler in society by bringing girls and boys together, whilst promoting leadership and respect.
Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya gain big in ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings after series victory over New Zealand
Gill's 126 not out off 63 balls in the series decider at Ahmedabad that contributed to India's huge 168-run victory and helped seal the series 2-1, lifted him by an incredible 168 places in the rankings to be at 30th position. Gill, who has now slammed centuries in all three formats of the game, is ranked sixth in ODIs and 62nd in Tests.
Litchfield, Mooney, Scrivens shortlist for ICC Women's Player of the Month for January 2023
The shortlist for the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for January 2023 was announced following a blockbuster month of cricket which included the thrilling climax of the first-ever ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa. Phoebe Litchfield of Australia made her ODI debut in January and was quick to make an impact on the international stage in the 50-over format, scoring impressive back-to-back half-centuries during the recent series victory over Pakistan.
Shubman Gill, Siraj in shortlist for Men's Player of the Month for January 2023
The ICC Player of the Month awards celebrate the outstanding cricketers on the international stage from the previous calendar month, and the lineups for January 2023 feature a blend of established international performers and exciting new talent hoping to claim the awards.
Women's T20 World Cup: Lower-order batting helps Australia beat India in warm-up tie
Fine rearguard innings by Georgia Wareham (32 not out) and Jess Jonassen (22 not out) helped Australia recover from a difficult situation they had landed at the Newlands. Wareham and Jonassen raised 50 runs for the unfinished ninth wicket partnership as Australia reached 129/8 in 20 overs. In reply, India Women were bowled out for 85 in 15 overs with only three batters reaching double figures.
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