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By RevSportz Webdesk Mumbai Indians have appointed former Australia cricketer and two-time World Cup winner Lisa Keightley as the Head Coach of their women’s team. Keightley, a member of Australia’s World Cup–winning squads in 1997 and 2005, is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished coaches in the women’s game. She has coached both Australia and England at the international level and holds the distinction of being the first woman to serve as full-time head coach of England. At the franchise level, she has been part of setups in the WBBL, The Hundred, and the WPL, most recently guiding…

Two-time ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup winner Meg Lanning believes that India’s first match of the 2025 tournament will be of paramount importance. India will playSri Lanka on September 30 in Guwahati. Lanning said winning the opening match could help the team to ease the pressure of playing a World Cup at home. “I think it’s a crucial game for them because it can almost release the pressure a little bit,” she said, speaking on The ICC Review. “If If they can play a good solid game up front, get the win on the board, then I think that might…

Varun Chakaravarthy is back among the wickets after going wicketless in the first Super Four match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. He took two wickets to help India win the match against Bangladesh by 41 runs. The day did not start well for Chakaravarthy, as he conceded three fours in his first over. On the second ball of his second over, he was hit for a six by Saif Hassan. However, he made a strong comeback by taking the wicket of the big-hitting Shamim Hossain. Shamim tried to make room but was bowled by a straighter delivery. In…

India opener Abhishek Sharma played a quick and powerful innings in the Asia Cup Super Four match against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday. Batting first, India scored 168 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs. Abhishek was the standout batter, scoring 75 runs from 37 balls, which helped the team reach a strong total. The left-handed batter started aggressively from the very first over, smashing six boundaries and five maximums, with a strike rate of 202.70. He attacked all of Bangladesh’s bowlers, especially during the Powerplay, and continued to add runs to the scoreboard…

Sophie Devine, captain of New Zealand Women’s team, believes that the White Ferns’ upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup campaign marks a transition period. She highlighted the balance in the side that has a blend of promising young talent and experienced players. Devine said in her column for the ICC that they hoped to win the title after 25 years. “This tournament will show the new blood on show in New Zealand as we look to clinch the title for the first time since 2000.” She applauded the impact of youngsters like Eden Carson and Izzy Gaze in the team. At…

Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna retired hurt on the second day of the unofficial Test between India A and Australia A in Lucknow. Australian bowler Henry Thornton, bowled a bouncer that hit his helmet and he suffered a concussion. The incident happened in the 39th over, but Prasidh seemed fine first, as he passed the on-field concussion test, so he continued batting. But after a few more balls, he started feeling uncomfortable. After threeovers, he left the field for medical care and retired hurt. Yash Thakur came in as his concussion substitute. Before the injury, Prasidh showed good efforts with…

Bangladesh’s cricket coach Phil Simmons is famous for his calm, expressionless face. After his poker face went viral when Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka in a Super 4 game of the Asia Cup, fans and journalists kept asking why he doesn’t smile.Simmons has now promised that he will only show his emotions if Bangladesh get knocked out or win the tournament. “I’m the kind of person who can control my emotions. We didn’t come just to win against Sri Lanka; we came to be champions. You’ll see the emotions only if we get knocked out or become champions. For now, my…

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka believes that they have to find the perfect combination for their team before the upcoming ICC T20I World Cup, where they will be one of the host nations. After the loss to Pakistan which practically ended Sri Lanka’s chances of making the Asia Cup final, Asalanka told reporters: “We’ve had lots of issues with our combinations, and that’s something we have to get right ahead of the World Cup.” In Tuesday’s Super Four match, Sri Lanka made two changes. Chamika Karunaratne and Maheesh Theekshana came in for Dunith Wellalage and Kamil Mishara. But after batting…

Pakistan all-rounder Hussain Talat has said that his team is focused on winning the trophy, following their five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the Super Four clash of the ongoing Asia Cup on 23 September at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. With one win and one loss, Pakistan have not yet secured a place in the final, but Talat is confident that they can go on to win the Asia Cup 2025 title. Speaking about his team’s improvement, Talat said: “We have been playing cricket since Bangladesh toured Pakistan, and we have a lot of options. The good…

Barcelona, the defending La Liga champions, had planned to face Real Sociedad on Sunday in front of a reduced crowd of 27,000 fans, but their request to return to the Nou Camp was turned down by the city council. The match will now be played at the Olympic Stadium on Montjuïc hill, which holds 55,000 spectators. The club thanked their supporters for their understanding and continued support. The city’s fire department has reported safety issues, but Joan Sentelles, Barça’s director of operations, told reporters: “Just because it’s not finished doesn’t mean it’s not safe.” The Johan Cruyff Stadium, where their…