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Ashleigh Gardner suffers injury as Australia register win over New Zealand Women in first T20I
Auckland, March 21: Off-spinner Ashleigh Gardner met with an injury during the first T20I at Eden Park as Australia registered a magnificent win over New Zealand Women in the first T20I of the three-match series on Friday, as per the ICC.
No Tests in SA's 2025/26 home season; women's team to host Ireland & Pakistan
New Delhi, March 20: South Africa will not be playing a men's Test match in the 2025/26 international home season schedule released by Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday. The major highlight of the schedule will be South Africa women's teams hosting Ireland and Pakistan for white-ball tours.
Hopeful to finish season with series win in NZ, says Australia skipper McGrath
New Delhi, March 20: Tahlia McGrath, Australia's stand-in captain for their upcoming women's T20I series against New Zealand, said the side is aiming to finish their 2024/25 international season on a high. The first of three T20Is between Australia and New Zealand will be held in Auckland on Friday.
It was tough bowling into the wind: Kiwi skipper Michael Bracewell after beating Pakistan in second T20
Dunedin, March 18: New Zealand secured a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the second T20I of the five-match series at Dunedin on Tuesday. After winning the second match and leading the series with 2-0 Kiwi skipper Michael Bracewell spoke in the post-match presentation about his team's performance. He praised his bowling unit saying they bowled well and we bowled into the wind.
2nd T20I: NZ thrash Pakistan by 5 wickets to take 2-0 series lead
Dunedin, March 18: New Zealand continued their dominant run in the T20I series against Pakistan, sealing a comfortable 5-wicket win in the second match at University Oval to take a 2-0 lead in the five-game series.
Seifert, Allen guide NZ to five-wicket win over Pakistan in 2nd T20I
Dunedin, March 18: Fine knocks by openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen and solid bowling spells from pacers helped New Zealand secure a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the second T20I of the five-match series at Dunedin on Tuesday.
Khushdil Shah penalised for breaching ICC Code of Conduct during first T20I against New Zealand
New Delhi, March 17: Pakistan's Khushdil Shah was penalised 50% of his match fees on Monday for a Level 2 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan in Christchurch on Sunday.
Pakistan's Khushdil Shah fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct in 1st T20I vs NZ
Christchurch, March 17: Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 2 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Sunday, the ICC said.
Pakistan men's worst defeat in T20I after getting bowled out for 91 runs against New Zealand
Christchurch, March 16: With this win over Pakistan in the first T-20 by nine wickets, the Kiwis are 1-0 up in the five-match T20I series. After bundling Pakistan out for just 91 runs in 18.4 overs, NZ chased it down in just 10.1 overs with just one wicket lost. With this loss against New Zealand, Pakistan has registered thier biggest loss in terms of remaining balls (59), as per a report by Wisden.
New Zealand trio Gaze, Jensen, James ruled out of Sri Lanka T20ls
Auckland, March 11: New Zealand women have suffered a triple blow with injuries ruling out wicketkeeper-batter Izzy Gaze (hip flexor), pace bowler Hayley Jensen (hip flexor), and batter Bella James (quadricep) from the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka.
Coaches share insights on IDCA T20I Tri-Series
New Delhi, March 1: As the IDCA T20I Tri-Series unfolds, head coaches of the participating teams have shared their thoughts on the competition, their teams' preparations, and their expectations. Alongside this, they also reflected on the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where their respective national teams are competing at the highest level.
IDCA announces Indian squad for T20I Tri-Series and ODI series for deaf cricket
New Delhi February 27: The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) has declared the 15-member Team India squad for the upcoming International T20 and ODI Deaf cricket series. The T20 International Tri-series between India, South Africa and Australia will be held from March 2 to 8, 2025, in Karnail Singh Stadium, New Delhi.
IDCA announces squad for T20I tri-series and ODIs for Deaf Cricket
New Delhi, Feb 25: Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) has declared the 16-member Team India squad for the upcoming International T20 and ODI Deaf cricket series. The T20 International tri-series between India, South Africa and Australia will be held from March 2 to 8 in New Delhi.
Jomel Warrican, Noman Ali, Varun Chakravarthy nominated for January's Player of the Month award
Dubai, February 6: West Indies' Jomel Warrican, Pakistan spinner Noman Ali, and Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy have been nominated for the January's Player of the Month award on Thursday, following their exceptional performance for their respective national teams throughout the month, a release from ICC stated.
Varun Chakaravarthy nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month award
Dubai, Feb 6: India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for January 2025 following his stellar performance in the new year.
Amid injury concerns, Australian camp hit by shock ODI retirement of Marcus Stoinis
Melbourne, February 6: Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has shocked the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from ODI cricket with immediate effect, reported the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday.
Marcus Stoinis announces surprise retirement from ODIs with immediate effect
New Delhi, Feb 6: Australia's seam-bowling all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has surprisingly announced his retirement from ODIs with immediate effect, bringing the end of his international 50-over career at 74 games.
Abhishek Sharma blended high-risk cricket with consistency in England series
New Delhi, February 3: Indian opener Abhishek Sharma impressed during the recently concluded series of five T20Is against England, saving the best for the last to blast off 135 in just 54 balls in the final T20I at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
'Proud' father Rajkumar thanks fans for supporting son Abhishek Sharma after Wankhede heroics
New Delhi, Feb 3: Proud father and coach Rajkumar Sharma expressed his delight for son Abhishek Sharma, who broke a host of records in setting India's second-biggest win by runs in men's T20Is, and revealed that he witnessed his son's heroics on the television while the batter's mother and sister were in the attendance at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
Yuvi Paaji always told me, 'One day you'll play for India and win matches', says Abhishek
New Delhi, Feb 3: After being the star of India's crushing 150-run win over England in the fifth T20I at Mumbai with his all-round efforts, Abhishek Sharma said the belief of playing for the national team came from former white-ball great Yuvraj Singh kept him going.
5th T20I: Committed to play this brand of cricket, says England captain Buttler despite 1-4 series loss
Mumbai, Feb 3: England captain Jos Buttler expressed his disappointment at his team losing the five-match T20I series 1-4 to India but said they want to continue to play their current style of aggressive brand of cricket despite the setback.
Yuvraj would be happy today seeing me bat till end, says Abhishek Sharma after his 135 vs England
Mumbai, Feb 2: Opener Abhishek Sharma, who hammered a 54-ball 135 and claimed 2 wickets for three runs to help India thrash England by 150 runs in the fifth and final T20I, said his mentor Yuvraj Singh would have been really happy with his knock as he batted till the end of the innings, staying till the 18th over at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.
5th T20I: Abhishek's sensational ton; Shami's three-fer help India to massive 150-run win; 4-1 series victory over England
Mumbai, Feb 2: Abhishek Sharma smashed records galore, posting the second-fasted fifty and hundred, whilst recording the highest score of 135 for India in T20I as they thrashed England by 150 runs in the fifth and final match to seal a 4-1 triumph in the five-match series at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.
Irfan Pathan takes cheeky dig at England with smog remark after India's 4-1 T20I series triumph
New Delhi, February 3: Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan took a subtle dig at the England team after India shattered records at Wankhede to secure a resounding 150-run victory over the touring side.
5th T20I: Abhishek Sharma's all-round display helps India crush England by 150 runs in Wankhede
Mumbai, February 2: Abhishek Sharma's all-round performance in the match guided the hosts India to a historic victory over England in the fifth and final match of the series at the Wankhade Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
5th T20I: Abhishek's record ton propels India to 247/9 against England
Mumbai, Feb 2: Hitting some sensational shots all around the ground, opener Abhishek Sharma blazed to the second-fastest century by an Indian off 37 balls as his aggressive batting helped India post a massive total of 247 for 9 against England in the fifth and final T20I of the series at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.
5th T20I: Abhishek Sharma blazes second-fastest T20I century for India
Mumbai, Feb 2: India's young batting sensation Abhishek Sharma smashed the second-fastest T20I century for India. The left-hander reached the three-figure mark in just 37 balls during the fifth and final T20I against England, here at the Wankhede Stadium.
5th T20I: Abhishek Sharma hits second-fastest fifty as India record highest powerplay score
Mumbai, Feb 2: Abhishek Sharma scripted history by registering the second-fastest fifty for India in T20 internationals. The left-hander reached the milestone in just 17 balls during the fifth and final T20I against England, here at the Wankhede Stadium.
5th T20I: England elect to bowl as India bring back Shami for Arshdeep
Mumbai, Feb 2: England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the inconsequential fifth and final T20I match at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.
Manjrekar wants Samson to be allowed long patch of failures
Mumbai, February 2: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar backed wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson to be allowed "long patch of failures" because of the impact he can make when he is in form.
There was nothing like-for-like between Dube and Rana: Gavaskar
New Delhi, Feb 2: Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar said there was nothing like-for-like in terms of Harshit Rana being named as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube during the fourth T20I in Pune, adding that it took the sheen away from the hosts' winning the match.
England's Phil Salt completes 2,000 international runs
Pune, February 1: England opener Phil Salt completed 2,000 runs in international cricket on Friday.
Have always been someone who has played for fans...: Hardik Pandya following match-winning 53 in Pune
Pune, February 1: Following India's win over England in the fourth T20I, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who scored a match-winning half-century, opened up about his special bond with fans and how he loves entertaining them and making sure that their money is well spent after every fine knock from his willow.
Morne Morkel lauds India's bowling unit for defending 182, calls Harry Brook's wicket a game-changer
Pune, February 1: India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, heaped praise on the team after they successfully defended a target of 182 against England in Pune on Friday. The crucial wicket of Harry Brook, who was in destructive form, proved to be a turning point in the match.
Got green light to go with that: Morne Morkel on Harshit Rana's concussion substitution
Pune, February 1: India's bowling coach Morne Morkel defended the decision to bring in right-arm seamer Harshit Rana as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube during the fourth T20I against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Friday.
Saqib Mahmood becomes first player to snap three wickets in an over in T20Is
Pune, February 1: England right-arm seamer Saqib Mahmood registered a unique record during the fourth T20I of the five-match series against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Friday.
Top effort from everyone: Suryakumar on India's win over England in 4th T20I
Pune, January 31: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Friday lauded his team's performance against England in the fourth T20I match of the series and said that it was the top effort from everyone in the Men in Blue squad.
4th T20I: India seal series after Harshit, Bishnoi's three-wicket hauls snatch 15-run win from England
Pune, January 31: Harshit Rana and Ravi Bishnoi's three-wicket hauls helped India clinch a thrilling 15-run win over England in the fourth T20I match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday, handing the Men in Blue an unassailable lead in the five-match series.
4th T20I: Skipper Yadav praises team's resilience and positive intent after series-sealing win
Pune, Jan 31: Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav lauded his team's resilience and positive mindset after India secured a 15-run victory in the third T20I against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. The win sealed the five-match series 3-1 in India's favour.
4th T20I: We should have gone on to win the game, says Buttler
Pune, Jan 31: England's captain, Jos Buttler, acknowledged his team's initial brilliance but admitted that they lost momentum at crucial moments in the chase allowing India to clinch the T20I series 3-1 with a thrilling 15-run victory in the fourth match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Friday.