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IPL disrupting traditional international programme: David Lloyd
Former England coach David Lloyd has said that the Indian Premier League (IPL), scheduled to begin in less than a week's time, is "disrupting the traditional international programme" as several top cricketers playing in the lucrative tournament are unavailable for national duty.
Women's World Cup: England back on track after one-wicket win over White Ferns
Defending champions England on Sunday boosted their chances of a semifinal berth in the ICC Women's World Cup, defeating hosts New Zealand by just one wicket at the Eden Park to move up to fifth place on the table with four points.
New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine retires hurt in crucial game against England
New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine did not return to the field for New Zealand's fielding innings after she was forced to retire hurt while batting in Sunday's ICC Women's Cricket World Cricket Cup league match against England.
Kraigg Brathwaite's 12-hour vigil negates England's advantage in second Test
West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite played the innings of his life as he patiently faced 489 balls to score a workman-like 160 to guide the home team to 411 on Day 4 of the second Test against England at the Kensington Oval on Sunday (IST). Thanks to Brathwaite's nearly 12-hour vigil, the hosts almost negated England's advantage, as West Indies fell 96 runs short of the tourists' first-innings total of 507/9 declared.
2nd ODI: Bangladesh eye first series victory in South Africa
Having won their first One-day International against South Africa, Bangladesh will look to seal the series by dominating the hosts in the second ODI at The Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. Bangladesh registered a historic win in the first ODI by defeating South Africa by 38 runs and consolidating their position in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League table.
Women's World Cup: New Zealand, England in a must-win situation
With just one win from four outings so far, the Heather Knight-led England were able to turn around their losing streak when they defeated India in their previous outing, earning their first points in the process. The Sophie Devine-led White Ferns have fumbled on home turf, managing just two wins in five matches. Both teams will need to win their remaining encounters in order to make the knockouts.
Women's World Cup: Had a chat with Mithali to score 4-5 runs an over, says Yastika
In posting a competitive total of 277, Mithali (68) and Yastika (59) played a crucial part in setting the base for the score, especially after they were reduced to 28/2 in the first six overs. Bhatia had shifted to three as Shafali Verma opened the innings, brought in for all-rounder Deepti Sharma. The move paid off as Bhatia played a crucial hand in stabilising India's innings.
Bangladesh score historic victory over South Africa in first ODI
This was Bangladesh's first-ever win on South African soil. The Tamim Iqbal-led side had never won an ODI in South Africa in 19 previous attempts, but produced a fine display in the first match of the tour on Friday evening to break new ground in the 50-over format. With the victory, Bangladesh further strengthened their place at the top of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League standings, where they lead England and India in the top three.
Women's World Cup: We see India as an incredibly dangerous side, says Mott
Australia head coach Matthew Mott on Friday felt that the current scenario in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is a good time to play an 'incredibly dangerous' Indian team. In the current standings of the tournament, Australia are sitting on top with wins in all four matches. India, on the other hand, have blown hot and cold, winning two and losing the same number of matches.
Partnerships key to avoid losing wickets in a cluster, says Mandhana
India opening batter Smriti Mandhana on Saturday said building batting partnerships will be the key to avoid losing wickets in a cluster in the crucial match against Australia in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. India, placed fourth in the points table, have been hit by the pattern of losing wickets in a heap in the tournament
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