UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar has expressed strong confidence in Meg Lanning after the Australian great was appointed as the captain of the side, highlighting her leadership qualities and vast experience.
Lanning, a three-time WPL finalist with Delhi Capitals (DC) and a legendary figure in international cricket both as a batter and leader, was brought by UPW for Rs 1.90 crores in the WPL auction last year.
England batter Harry Brook admitted that the ongoing Australia vs England Ashes series has been a frustrating one for the 26-year-old as he hasn't been able to get a big score.
Martyn, a 54-year-old and two-time World Cup winner with Australia, is now able to talk as he woke up from the coma after being placed into it last week in the hospital at Gold Coast, as per ESPNCricinfo.
Australia assistant coach Daniel Vettori said the decision to play the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) without a specialist spinner was based on recent pitch trends, noting that the venue has offered lesser assistance to spinners in recent years despite its historical rep
Khawaja, 39, announced his Test retirement on Friday, with the ongoing Sydney Ashes Test being his last match. Khawaja has played 88 Tests (Sydney Test included) and has scored 6206 runs, with most of those runs coming from the top of the order.
Martyn, 54, was admitted to Gold Coast University Hospital on December 27 after falling seriously ill and was placed in an induced coma. The development was confirmed by former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist, who stated that the 54-year-old is now "able to talk and respond to the treatm
Just 45 overs were bowled on Day 1 of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test between England and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground after the third session of the day allowed no play due to rain and bad light.
Another commanding session for England as they crossed the 200-run mark in their first innings after the conclusion of the second session of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney on Sunday.
Former cricketer Damien Martyn's partner, Amanda, provided a health update, saying that the Australian legend is progressing well amid an ongoing battle with meningitis.
Australia and England players paid tribute to the heroes and first responders of the Bondi terrorist attack ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Sunday.