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BCB appoint Sarwar Imran as Bangladesh women's head coach
New Delhi, Feb 11: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named veteran coach Sarwar Imran as the new head coach of the national women's team, replacing Hashan Tillakaratne, who vacated the position recently.
How clinical and meticulous planning, execution got India its second U19 Women's T20 WC title
New Delhi, Feb 8: People generally think that titles in today's professional team sports are won through dedication and well-thought-out strategies.
Always enjoyed being in this situation: Hardik Pandya on bowling final over of T20 World Cup final in 2024
New Delhi, February 7: Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya recalled the moment when he was bowling the last over of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa and said that he always enjoys to be in that position.
Omarzai opens up on becoming first Afghan player to win ODI Cricketer of Year award
New Delhi, February 7: Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai on Friday opened up on becoming the first Afghan player to receive the prestigious 'Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year' award and said that it was a matter of great happiness for him, as reported by ICC.
I had to outfox him, be little one up...: Hardik opens on his planning against Klaasen in T20 WC triumph
New Delhi, February 7: Hardik Pandya took a trip down memory lane to his match-winning spell against South Africa in the 2024 final in Barbados that played a decisive role in India ending their 17-year-long ICC T20 World Cup trophy hiatus.
Sachin Tendulkar recalls memories of 2011 World Cup win, calls it 'best moment of his life'
New Delhi, February 6: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday recalled the moments of the 2011 World Cup win and said that he would like to relive it again.
ICC lauds Malaysia Cricket Association for successfully hosting U19 Women's T20 World Cup
Dubai, February 5: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wedneday congratulated Malaysia Cricket Association for successfully hosting the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025.
Hong Kong to host first ICC tournament in 14 years
Hong Kong, February 5: Hong Kong is set to host the 2025 Cricket World Cup Challenge League B, marking the first time a multi-team ICC tournament will be held in the country in 14 years, as per the ICC.
Telangana announced Rs 1 crore reward for U-19 star Gongadi Trisha
Hyderabad, Feb 5: The Telangana government on Wednesday announced Rs.1 crore cash reward for cricketer Gongadi Trisha, who played a key role in India winning the ICC women's Under-19 World Cup title in Kuala Lumpur recently.
Breaking opponent's back: Hardik Padya lauds Virat Kohli's two consecutive sixes in T20WC 2022 against Pakistan
New Delhi, February 5: Ahead of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya recalled the two maximums slammed by stalwart batter Virat Kohli on the bowling of Pakistan's right-arm seamer Haris Rauf on the last two balls of the penultimate (19th) over during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia.
Jay Shah lauds Malaysia Cricket for successful hosting of ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup
New Delhi, February 5: The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah met the team of Malaysia Cricket personnel which contributed to the successful organisation of the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur and congratulated them for hosting the tournament smoothly.
What a performance: Shikhar Dhawan hails India's emphatic win in Women's U19 World C up
New Delhi, February 4: Former batter Shikhar Dhawan on Tuesday congratulated Team India for winning the ICC Women's U19 World Cup and said that the nation is proud of the players.
Jayawardene hails Bumrah, calls him coach's dream to work with
New Delhi, February 4: Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene opened up on the team's pace spearhead and Indian star bowler Jasprit Bumrah, calling him a "coach's dream to work with" because of his "low maintenance" nature as a player.
U19 T20 WC winner Kamalini wants to bag senior team debut after performing well in WPL
Chennai, February 4: Indian batter G Kamalini, who was part of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup winning team this year, expressed happiness at winning the tournament and said that her next step is to perform well in the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) so as to win a spot in the senior national side.
Hyderabad gives a grand welcome to India's ICC Women's U19 T20 WC Champions
Hyderabad, February 4: The Indian women's Under-19 cricket team received a grand welcome in Hyderabad after their triumphant return from the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur.
SA20 confirms competition window for the next three years
Johannesburg, February 3: SA20 and Cricket South Africa (CSA) have taken a significant step into the future after formalising a competition window for South Africa's premier T20 competition for the next three years.
Four Indian players named in Women's T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament
Kuala Lumpur, February 3: Four India players namely Gongadi Trisha, G Kamalini, Aayushi Shukla and Vaishnavi Sharma have been included in the ICC Women's Under 19 T20 World Cup's Team of the Tournament, as per the ICC media release.
When Bollywood meets Cricket: Aamir Khan reveals number one favourite player, most memorable match
Mumbai, February 3: In a video posted by the BCCI on Monday, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan revealed 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar as his "number one" favourite cricketer and the 2011 World Cup final his most "memorable match."
High Commission of India in Malaysia host triumphant U19 women's T20 WC team
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 3: The High Commission of India in Malaysia has hosted the U19 Women's team after their second successive U19 T20 World Cup triumph.
Trisha, Kamalini, Vaishnavi, and Aayushi included in U19 WC team of the tournament
New Delhi, Feb 3: Gongadi Trisha, G Kamilini, Aayushi Shukla and Vaishnavi Sharma, members of the Indian team winning 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, have been included in the team of the tournament named by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.
Nita Ambani hails Team India for phenomenal triumph in U19 Women's T20 World Cup
New Delhi, February 3: Reliance Foundation chairperson and founder Nita Ambani showered praise on the Indian team that stayed unbeaten to successfully defend the Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup in Malaysia.
ODI great Michael Bevan inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame
New Delhi, Feb 3: Australia's ODI batting great Michael Bevan has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, following a tweak to the criteria for being a part of the illustrious club.
Winning U19 T20 World Cup will have very positive impact on coming generations: Devashish Nilosey
Indore, February 2: Cricket coach Devashish Nilosey expressed his delight as the Indian Women Cricket Team clinched the Under 19 World Cup after defeating South Africa in the final on Sunday in Malaysia.
BCCI announces Rs 5 Crore cash reward for women's U19 squad after their WC triumph
New Delhi, February 2: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced a cash reward of Rs 5 crore for the women's U19 squad for their ICC World Cup 2025 triumph, as stated in a release from BCCI.
Politicians join hands to hail Team India's emphatic win in Women's U19 WC 2025
New Delhi, February 2: Politicians across political parties joined hands to congratulate Team India on winning the prestigious ICC Women's U19 World Cup 2025 on Sunday.
Harbhajan Singh congratulates Team India for winning Women's U19 WC 2025
New Delhi, February 2: Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Sunday praised Team India for winning the Women's U19 World Cup 2025 and wished them for their future endeavours.
Defending title takes something extraordinary: Sachin Tendulkar lauds India's triumph at ICC Women's U19 WC
New Delhi, February 2: Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday lavished praise on Team India's triumph at the ICC Women's U19 World Cup 2025.
Very well-deserved title: Suryakumar Yadav lavishes praise on Team India for winning Women's U19 WC
By Vipul Kashyap, New Delhi, February 2: Top batter Suryakumar Yadav on Sunday congratulated Team India for their triumph at the Women's U19 World Cup 2025 and said that it was a "dominant" performance from the girls.
Immensely proud of our Nari Shakti: PM Modi lauds Team India for winning Women's U19 WC 2025
New Delhi, February 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Team India's triumph at the Women's U19 World Cup 2025 and said that the win was a result of excellent teamwork, determination and grit.
Cricket fraternity heaps praise on Team India for winning Women's U19 WC 2025
New Delhi, February 2: The cricket fraternity on Sunday showered praise on Indian Women's U19 team for winning the prestigious U19 T20 World Cup 2025.
Cricket fraternity hails India women for U19 Women's T20 World Cup glory
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 2: Gautam Gambhir, Mithali Raj, Pragyan Ojha, Rishabh Pant, and other cricketing stars sent their congratulatory messages for India's U19 Women's team for clinching the 2025 U19 Women's T20 World Cup title with a dominant nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the summit clash on Sunday.
U19 WC: Stayed true to the word of 'we are here to dominate', says captain Niki Prasad
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 2: After leading India to 2025 U19 Women's T20 World Cup triumph at the Bayuemas Oval, skipper Niki Prasad said the side stayed true to their word of putting in dominating performances in the tournament, where they retained their title through an unbeaten run in the competition.
U19 WC: This means everything to me, says Trisha on all-round heroics in final
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 2: Before departing for playing her second U19 Women's T20 World Cup title, Trisha Gongadi had said to IANS that she was aiming to sign off from playing in this age-group on a high and was absolutely sure of the Indian team winning the competition in Malaysia.
Dominant India retain U19 Women's T20 WC title with emphatic win over SA
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 2: Trisha Gongadi put out a sparkling all-round performance as a dominant India retained their U19 Women's T20 World Cup title with a nine-wicket win over South Africa in the final at the Bayuemas Oval on Sunday.
All-round Trisha stars as India beat SA to retain U19 Women's T20 WC title
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 2: Trisha Gongadi put out a sparkling all-round performance as a dominant India retained their U19 Women's T20 World Cup title with a nine-wicket win over South Africa in the summit clash at the Bayuemas Oval on Sunday.
U19 WC: Trisha Gongadi picks three as spinners help India bowl out South Africa for 82
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 2: Trisha Gongadi, the tournament's leading run-getter, picked three wickets in a stellar bowling performance as India bundled out South Africa for 82 in the final of the 2025 ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup at the Bayuemas Oval on Sunday.
India stay unbeaten to successfully defend U19 T20 World Cup with emphatic win over South Africa
Kuala Lumpur, February 2: In the battle of unbeaten sides, India successfully defended the Under-19 T20 World Cup title with a 9-wicket win against South Africa on Sunday at Bayuemas Oval.
Took me a while to realize we have won: Rohit Sharma recalls 2024 T20 World Cup victory
Mumbai, February 2: During the BCCI Awards 2025 in Mumbai on Saturday, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma recalled the time when he realised that his team had won the T20 World Cup 2024 which was played in the West Indies and the United States of America.
U19 WC: South Africa women elect to bat first against India in title clash
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 2: South Africa have won the toss and elected to bat first against defending champions India in the title clash of 2025 U19 Women's T20 World Cup at the Bayuemas Oval on Sunday.
Cricket Association of Nepal bids farewell to cricket coach Monty Desai
Kathmandu, February 1: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has bid farewell to cricket coach Monty Desai as the cricketing body decided not to renew the contract after the completion of his two-year tenure.