Author: Staff Reporter

Australia captain Alyssa Healy has opened up about the heartbreaking semi-final defeat against India in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 in Navi Mumbai, admitting that the loss “will hurt for a little while.” Speaking on the Willow Talk Cricket Podcast with Brad Haddin, Healy reflected on how Australia fell short despite playing “really incredible cricket” throughout the tournament. “Look, I’ve been better. I won’t lie to you. But at the same time, it is what it is. End of the day that, after seven weeks of a big long tour, we played some really really incredible cricket but…

Former India batting coach Abhishek Nayar praised Shivam Dube for his brilliant performance in the absence of all-rounder Hardik Pandya during the ongoing T20I series against Australia. Hardik was ruled out of the tour due to a left quadriceps injury he suffered during the Asia Cup 2025, and Nayar highlighted that Dube’s versatility has made him an important player for India in the T20Is. Speaking on the post-match show of JioStar Cricket Live after India’s 48-run win in the fourth T20I at Carrara, Nayar said, “We always say that Hardik Pandya is the kind of all-rounder that India requires. But…

New Zealand defeated the West Indies by three runs in a nail-biting thriller in the second T20I of the five-match series at Eden Park in Auckland, thanks to Mark Chapman’s breathtaking 78. With this win, the hosts levelled the series. The West Indies won the toss and opted to field first. New Zealand made a good start as their openers, Tim Robinson and Devon Conway, added 55 runs for the first wicket. Then came the Chapman storm. He took 24 runs off Romario Shepherd’s 13th over, hitting three sixes and a four. The left-hander completed his fifty in style with…

Axar Patel scored an unbeaten 21 and took two wickets in India’s 48-run victory in the fourth T20I of the five-match series in Queensland. He was named Player of the Match. Speaking about his match-winning performance with both bat and ball, Axar said: “I think whenever the team needs me, that’s my preferred batting position. If I can make an impact for my team, I think that’s the best game for me. I don’t think number six or seven is my preferred position. I just go out there and think about what my team needs at that moment, and I’ll…

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav lauded his team’s all-round performance after they defeated Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20I in Carrara, on Thursday. The win gave India a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. In the post-match presentation Suryakumar said, “I feel credit goes to all the batters. The way Shubman and Abhishek started, they knew this was not a 200-220 wicket. They batted very smartly. It was a complete team effort from the batters. [Bowling] The message is clear. Me and Gauti bhai, we are on the same page. “There was a little dew but the bowlers…

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has raised his concerns over the absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad from India’s T20I squad. Gaikwad, who last played for India in the T20I series against Zimbabwe, in Harare, has been overlooked in the recent past despite his consistent performances. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin praised Gaikwad and said, “We do not need to talk about Ruturaj Gaikwad’s class. He’s got all the shots in the book. The only thing is there is no information as to why he is not in the scene after his last T20 series.” He added that Gaikwad deserves better…

Bengal’s Richa Ghosh, who played a key role in India’s triumph at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, will be felicitated by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) at a grand ceremony at Eden Gardens on Saturday, November 8. She will receive a specially designed gold-plated bat and ball featuring the signatures of Sourav Ganguly and Jhulan Goswami for her outstanding performance in the tournament. Richa’s fiery 34 off 24 balls was crucial in taking India to 298/7 in the final against South Africa. She was one of the pillars of India’s batting lineup, scoring 235 runs in eight…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have announced Malolan Rangarajan as the new head coach of their Women’s Premier League (WPL) team. The franchise shared the news on their official Instagram page on Thursday, November 6. Malolan takes over from Luke Williams, who had been in charge since 2024. Luke’s ongoing commitments with the Adelaide Strikers in Australia’s Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) influenced the decision. RCB’s Chief Operating Officer, Rajesh Menon, said, “Malolan has been integral to RCB’s growth story, and his transition to head coach is a natural progression. Having been part of the RCB women’s team’s core group since…

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has opened up about Shubman Gill’s recent struggles with the bat in Australia during the ongoing five-match T20I series. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Irfan said that there is pressure on Gill, as the team management has to leave out players such as Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal in order to accommodate him in the opening position. “Once you give yourself a couple of overs to settle, you can always cover and catch up eventually,” he said. “He (Gill) has range; it’s not as if he doesn’t have range. He must be thinking about the…

The Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) have launched a new fan campaign called “Keep the Ball.” The leagues announced the initiative on social media, giving spectators a chance to take the match ball home during the upcoming BBL and WBBL seasons. On Instagram, they shared a post that read, “Ever wanted a match ball? Big Bash fans have the opportunity to take home a piece of the action this summer with the introduction of Westpac’s Keep the Ball!” They also released a promotional video stating, “During the first over of each innings, keep your eyes…