India skipper Uday Saharan asserted that the squad is ready to face the challenges that will come during the Under-19 World Cup final against Australia at Willowmoore on Sunday, adding that everyone is fit and in a good state of mind.
Saharan's stature has grown as the tournament has proceeded, with his match-winning 81 in the semi-final against South Africa playing a critical role in his team's advancement to the final. With the team struggling at 32/4, it was his double-century partnership with Sachin Dhas that guided I
Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and opted to field against Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Australia women's team skipper Alyssa Healy believes that the team has let "themselves down" with their past performances against South Africa but have the opportunity to give their best in their next encounter.
West Indies skipper Rovman Powell won the toss and elected to bowl first in the first T20I of the three-match series against Australia at Bellerive Oval on Friday.
The architects of the Giants' win were their skipper James Vince who showed the way through his 59 runs off 41 balls with seven boundaries and a six, and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith's quick unbeaten 43 off 26 balls with four boundaries and two sixes. Together they helped the Giants post a fight
Following the victory in the nail-biting semi-final against Pakistan in the Under-19 World Cup on Thursday, Australia skipper Hugh Weigbgen said that he was very confident of winning despite losing the nine wickets.
Following Bengaluru FC's 1-0 win over Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Wednesday, the Blues' skipper Sunil Chhetri accepted that it wasn't an easy job to beat the Chennai-based club.
Australia Under-19 skipper Hugh Weibgen won the toss and opted to field against Pakistan in the semi-final of the U-19 World Cup on Thursday at Willowmoore Park.
Finch also included medium-pace all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and spin bowling batting all-rounder Matthew Short, saying that wickets in the Caribbean spin a lot at times and he would like to have them in order to get some extra bowling options.
Former England skipper Nasser Hussain backed Virat Kohli's decision to prioritise his private life but believes that his absence will be a big "blow" for India.