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"Toughest World Cup we have ever been part of": Australia captain Healy ah
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Healy was speaking during the Captains' Day in Bengaluru ahead of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup opener between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati. Aussies, the seven-time champions, will be gunning for their record-extending eighth title.
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Meg Lanning picks her XI for Australia's Women's World Cup opener
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Australia legend Meg Lanning revealed her XI for Australia's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
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"Will hit six sixes in an over....": Kaif's bold prediction on opener Abhi
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Abhishek's 37-ball 75, consisting of six fours and five sixes almost single-handedly carried India's batting to a what was a sub-par score of 168 during their clash against Bangladesh. While India won the match by 41 runs thanks to some fantastic bowling from spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun
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Meg Lanning lays out blueprint for Team India for home World Cup
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The former Australia captain and two times ICC Women's Cricket World Cup winner Meg Lanning reflected on the challenges of playing a home World Cup and why India's opener against Sri Lanka on September 30 could set the tone for their campaign, as per the official website of ICC.
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"Best man for that job": Doeschate backs Samson to thrive in number five r
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has backed Sanju Samson, an established and prolific opener, to adapt to the number five role. The Dutchman sees Samson as the "best man" to fill that position ahead of their Super Fours fixture against Bangladesh at the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai on W
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"He backs his fearlessness with incredible amount of skill": Doeschate on
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
It was Abhishek's 39-ball 74 and 105-run stand with vice-captain Shubman Gill which helped India secure a convincing six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Super Four opener during the Asia Cup. Before this, it was his quick cameos powering India to fine starts in the powerplay. He is the top-r
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"They should look to bat 15 overs....": Yograj's advice to Abhishek, Gill
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh, the father of World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, has advised Indian openers Abhishek Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill to try batting at least 15 overs and not leave the match unfinished during a chase.
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"Needless, tells about their nature and upbringing": Irfan Pathan on Farha
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan wasn't surprised by Pakistan tearaway Haris Rauf and opener Sahibzada Farha's controversial gestures during their Super Fours fixture against India at the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai. He believes their "needless" action served as a mere reflection of their na
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Asia Cup: Abhishek Sharma reveals secret behind 'L' celebration; explains
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Flamboyant opener Abhishek Sharma spilt the beans about the hidden secret behind his 'L' celebration and how skipper Suryakumar Yadav reminded him of his father Raj Kumar Sharma, during his 74-run blitzkrieg, which inspired India to a six-wicket victory against arch-rival Pakistan in the Sup
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"It bounced before the keeper": Salman Agha on Fakhar Zaman's dismissal ag
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed his views over the dismissal of opener Fakhar Zaman in the high-voltage Asia Cup Super Fours clash against India, suggesting that the catch taken by Sanju Samson may have bounced before reaching the keeper's gloves.
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Asia Cup: Gill, Abhishek fire shots at Pakistan after heated face off on f
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
India vice-captain Shubman Gill and flamboyant opener Abhishek Sharma took an indirect jibe at Pakistan after emotions ran thin and tension mounted during their nerve-jangling Super Fours encounter at the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.
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Asia Cup: Abhishek-Gill stand leads India to six-wicket win over Pakistan
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
With this win, India has started Super Four stage with a win. Previously having beaten Pakistan by seven wickets in a one-sided run-chase of 128 runs in the group stage, India gave away some extra runs this time around, with Sahibzada Farhan's 45-ball 58 (with five fours and three sixes) tak
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