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February 13, 2025 10:20 AM

England’s training methods under scrutiny after ODI whitewash in India

England's training schedule during their recent ODI series against India has come under heavy criticism, with high-profile commentators questioning the team's sparse practice sessions. The debate intensified following their crushing 142-run defeat in Ahmedabad, which sealed a 3-0 series whitewash. "From what I've heard, England have had one net session this entire trip, if any. If you're not prepared to do the hard yards, you're not going to improve," Ravi Shastri said on commentary in Ahmedaba...

December 13, 2024 10:43 PM

India announces women’s squads for T20I and ODI series against west indies

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Women's Selection Committee has unveiled the 15-member squads for India’s upcoming series against the West Indies. The series includes three T20Is and three ODIs, scheduled to take place over the next two weeks. Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the side in both formats, with Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Titas Sadhu, Deepti Sharma, Saima Thakor, Renuka Singh Thakur, Minnu Mani, and Priya Mishra also included across b...

November 10, 2024 11:57 AM

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 68 runs to level series 1-1

Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 68 runs in the second ODI to level the three-match series 1-1 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE on Saturday. This win marks Bangladesh’s maiden victory at the venue. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a competitive total of 252 for seven, anchored by a composed 76 from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. The game was a must-win for Bangladesh to keep the series alive after a 92-run defeat in the first match. Afghanistan's left-arm spin...

October 3, 2024 10:11 AM

1st ODI: Rickelton, Williams shine as all-round South Africa beat Ireland by 139 runs

South Africa secured a dominant 139-run victory over Ireland in the first ODI in Abu Dhabi, thanks to a blistering half-century from Ryan Rickelton and impressive bowling from Lizaad Williams, Bjorn Fortuin, and Lungi Ngidi. After opting to bat, South Africa's innings was anchored by wicketkeeper-batter Rickelton, who scored 91 off 102 deliveries, hitting seven fours and three sixes. His opening partner, Tony de Zorzi, struggled to make an impact, managing just 12 runs before falling to Mark Ad...