Joseph’s 5-40 gives West Indies T20 series win in S. Africa

Joseph’s 5-40 gives West Indies T20 series win in S. Africa

West Indies’s bowler Alzarri Joseph jumps as he celebrates after bowling South Africa’s batsman Wayne Parnell for 2 runs during the final T20 cricket match between South Africa and West Indies, at Wanderers stadium, in Johannesburg, South Africa, on March 28, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph finished off South Africa with […]

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Jonny Bairstow ruled out of IPL, to be replaced by Matthew Short

Jonny Bairstow ruled out of IPL, to be replaced by Matthew Short

File Photo of English cricketer Jonny Bairstow. | Photo Credit: GEOFF CADDICK Punjab Kings’ star English cricketer Jonny Bairstow was on Saturday ruled out of the upcoming IPL and uncapped Australian batter Matthew Short has been named as his replacement. The senior wicketkeeper-cum-destructive batter continues to recover from a leg injury he picked up last […]

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Data Point | On the rise: Indian women cricketers are closing the gap with men in T20 cricket

Data Point | On the rise: Indian women cricketers are closing the gap with men in T20 cricket

The opening: Delhi Capitals’ captain Meg Lanning (L), Mumbai Indians’ captain Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Smriti Mandhana (2R), Gujarat Giants’ captain Beth Mooney (2L) and UP Warriorz captain Alyssa Healy (R) pose with the trophy during the opening ceremony of 2023 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. | […]

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WPL | Amelia Kerr, international cricket’s youngest double-centurion, is finding the experience awesome 

WPL | Amelia Kerr, international cricket’s youngest double-centurion, is finding the experience awesome 

MI’s Amelia Kerr and Harmanpreet Kaur celebrate after taking a wicket during the WPL match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on March 14, 2023. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Castle Avenue in Dublin may not be among the world’s best-known cricket grounds. But, on June 13, 2018, it witnessed […]

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Kohli’s six off Rauf at T20 World Cup was shot of the year: Sophie Devine

Kohli’s six off Rauf at T20 World Cup was shot of the year: Sophie Devine

India’s Virat Kohli watches as he hits a six during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. | Photo Credit: AP Sophie Devine is one of the hardest hitters in women’s cricket and is a fierce competitor, too. There is to her an endearing lighter […]

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S. Dinakar, The Hindu’s senior cricket writer, passes away

S. Dinakar, The Hindu’s senior cricket writer, passes away

S. Dinakar | Photo Credit: R. Ravindran S. Dinakar, The Hindu’s Senior Deputy Editor (Sports), passed away at Indore. The veteran cricket writer had just reported the third Test between India and Australia and was preparing to leave for Ahmedabad for the fourth and final Test, when he collapsed in his hotel room. He is […]

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Women’s Premier League |  Delhi dismantles Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a capital show

Women’s Premier League | Delhi dismantles Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a capital show

Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning during the WPL match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, March 5, 2023. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Royal Challengers Bangalore looked the team to beat after the auction. Delhi Capitals on Sunday afternoon showed how. A capital performance with the bat […]

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