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Indian Batters Harmanpreet, Shafali Rise in ICC T20I Rankings

Indian Batters Harmanpreet, Shafali Rise in ICC T20I Rankings

By July 23, 2024 0

Indian Batters Rise in ICC T20I Rankings After Asia Cup Performances

Indian batters Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma have made significant strides in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings, thanks to their impressive performances in the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup in Sri Lanka.

Harmanpreet, the Indian captain, and opener Shafali are now jointly ranked 11th in the T20I batting rankings. Harmanpreet’s unbeaten 5 against Pakistan and 66 against the United Arab Emirates have helped her gain one spot, while Shafali’s scores of 40 and 37 have lifted her four positions.

Sri Lanka’s off-spinner Inoshi Priyadharshani has also made a notable jump, advancing three places to a career-best fourth position after taking two wickets against Bangladesh and one against Malaysia.

Other notable movers in the batting rankings include India’s wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh (up four places to 24th), Bangladesh’s Murshida Khatun (up six places to 47th), Sri Lanka’s Vishmi Gunaratne (up seven places to 51st), and Thailand’s Nattaya Boochatham (up 10 places to 76th).

Among the bowlers, Bangladesh’s Nahida Akter has risen nine places to 21st, while Marufa Akter is up one place to 26th. Sri Lanka’s Udeshika Prabodhani has progressed four places to 30th, and India’s Shreyanka Patil has surged 19 places to 41st.

England captain Heather Knight has re-entered the top 20 in the batting rankings, gaining two spots after scoring a match-winning 46 not out off 31 balls in the final match of their home series against New Zealand. Her teammate, new-ball bowler Lauren Bell, has moved into the top 10 following a three-wicket haul.

New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr has advanced two places to 13th in the batting rankings, while her sister Jess Kerr has moved up five places to joint-42nd in the bowling rankings.

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RCB's Remarkable Turnaround Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive

RCB’s Remarkable Turnaround Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive

By May 13, 2024 0

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have staged a remarkable turnaround in the ongoing IPL 2024 season, securing five consecutive wins after a dismal start that saw them lose six matches in a row. This resurgence has reignited their playoff hopes and made them a formidable threat to other teams vying for the third and fourth spots.

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan has lauded RCB’s impressive turnaround, attributing it to their passion and determination. He emphasized that such drastic changes in fortunes are rare and that the franchise deserves full credit for bouncing back from a horrid start.

On Sunday, RCB continued their winning streak with a convincing 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals at their home ground, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. This victory further solidified their position in the playoff race.

“They lost six in a row and have now picked up five consecutive wins. This does not happen without passion, so you have to appreciate that,” said Zaheer on Jio Cinema. “We do not usually see a team revive its season like this after so many losses, so RCB gets full marks.”

RCB’s resurgence has been fueled by a combination of factors, including improved batting performances from Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Dinesh Karthik. The bowling unit, led by Josh Hazlewood and Harshal Patel, has also been in excellent form, providing consistent breakthroughs and restricting opposition batters.

With one match remaining in the league stage, RCB is currently fifth in the points table with 12 points. They have a potential to reach 14 points when they play Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their final league game. CSK currently has 14 points, and a win in this game could offer RCB a chance to enter the playoffs due to their superior run rate.

However, RCB’s playoff hopes also depend on other results. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who are also on 12 points, have two games left and can reach 16 points. Therefore, RCB will need to rely on favorable results from other matches to secure a top-four finish.

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Ramiz Raja Questions Saim Ayub's Consistency, Defends Rizwan-Azam Opening Duo

Ramiz Raja Questions Saim Ayub’s Consistency, Defends Rizwan-Azam Opening Duo

By May 13, 2024 0

Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja has expressed his concerns about the inconsistent performances of opener Saim Ayub, questioning the decision to break the established opening duo of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam.

Ayub, who struggled in the recent T20I series against New Zealand, showed signs of improvement in the first T20I against Ireland with a quick-paced knock of 45(29). However, he failed to maintain consistency in the second T20I, falling for a score of 6.

Raja believes that Ayub’s inconsistent performances do not justify breaking the successful opening partnership of Rizwan and Azam. “I don’t think Saim Ayub gives you security, he shows flashes of brilliance. If you don’t score 50 off 30 balls then breaking Rizwan and Babar’s opening duo doesn’t make any sense,” Raja said on his YouTube channel.

In four matches against New Zealand, Ayub scored 52 runs at an average of 14.25, with 32 as his highest score. Before Ayub’s inclusion, Babar and Rizwan were the designated openers for Pakistan and were one of the most prolific opening pairs in white-ball cricket.

The duo forged a record-breaking 105-run stand in the 2022 Men’s T20I World Cup, setting a new record for the most century partnerships as an opening duo in the tournament’s history.

Raja’s comments highlight the importance of consistency and reliability in opening partnerships. While Ayub has shown glimpses of his potential, his inconsistent performances have raised questions about his ability to provide a solid foundation for Pakistan’s batting lineup.

The third and final T20I between Pakistan and Ireland will be played on Tuesday, with the series currently tied at 1-1. The match will be a crucial test for Ayub and the Pakistan team as they look to secure a series victory and build momentum ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.

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Afghan Fan Misbehaves with Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi in Dublin

Afghan Fan Misbehaves with Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi in Dublin

By May 13, 2024 0

Pakistan Pacer Shaheen Afridi Faces Misbehavior from Afghan Fan in Dublin

During Pakistan’s second T20I match against Ireland in Dublin, an Afghan fan reportedly engaged in inappropriate behavior towards star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi. The incident occurred as Afridi made his way from the dressing room to the field.

Initially, Afridi ignored the fan’s foul language. However, when the fan persisted, Afridi alerted security personnel. The security team swiftly intervened and removed the fan from the ground.

The incident marred an otherwise successful outing for Pakistan. Babar Azam’s team chased down Ireland’s competitive total of 193/7 with ease, thanks to a 140-run partnership between Mohammad Rizwan (75*) and Fakhar Zaman (78). The victory marked a record-breaking 45th T20I triumph for Babar Azam as captain.

Afridi also achieved a significant milestone during the match, reaching 300 wickets in international cricket. He dismissed Ireland captain Paul Stirling to reach the landmark. Overall, he finished the game with figures of 3/40 in his four-over spell.

Despite Babar Azam’s early dismissal, Rizwan and Fakhar took control of the chase. Fakhar showcased his power-hitting abilities with six sixes, while Rizwan provided steady support. The pair put up 140 runs in quick succession, effectively ending Ireland’s hopes.

Fakhar’s dismissal in the 15th over gave Ireland a glimmer of hope, but Azam Khan’s unbeaten 30 from just 10 deliveries guided Pakistan home. The seven-wicket win leveled the series 1-1.

The series will be decided in the third and final game, which will be played in Dublin on Tuesday.

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Netherlands Lose Ackermann and Van der Merwe for T20 World Cup

Netherlands Lose Ackermann and Van der Merwe for T20 World Cup

By May 13, 2024 0

The Netherlands will be without two experienced players, Colin Ackermann and Roelof van der Merwe, for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Both players have opted to prioritize their county commitments over national duty, leaving a void in the Dutch squad.

To fill the gap, the Netherlands have called up Daniel Doram, a left-arm spinner from the Leeward Islands, to their T20I squad for the first time. Doram, who holds a Dutch passport, has impressed in the West Indies Championship this season, taking 29 wickets at an average of 20.27.

The T20 World Cup clashes with the start of the Vitality Blast, England’s county T20 competition, forcing Associate players to choose between their primary employers and their national teams. Bas de Leede (Durham) and Fred Klaassen (Kent) have been released by their counties for the tournament, but Ackermann and van der Merwe have committed to Durham and Somerset respectively.

In van der Merwe’s absence, Doram will join Tim Pringle as one of two left-arm spinners in the Dutch squad. The 6′ 7″ tall Doram has never played a professional T20 match but was on standby when the Netherlands toured Nepal earlier this year.

“We have been able to select a well-balanced team, which we are confident will be able to perform in the conditions against the opposition we face in the US and West Indies,” said Netherlands head coach Ryan Cook. “All of the players have been training well and have been involved in the recent ProSeries with some exciting performances showing the growing depth and quality in Netherlands cricket.”

Scott Edwards will continue as captain, and there are several changes to the squad that finished fourth in their Super 12s group at the 2022 T20 World Cup. Shariz Ahmad, Tom Cooper, Stephen Myburgh, Ackermann, van der Merwe, Brandon Glover, and Timm van der Gugten are out, while Wesley Barresi, Aryan Dutt, Michael Levitt, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Vivian Kingma, and Doram have come in.

The Netherlands will prepare for the tournament with a tri-series against Scotland and Ireland, which starts on Saturday. They have been drawn in Group D of the T20 World Cup alongside Bangladesh, Nepal, South Africa, and Sri Lanka.

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Surrey Crush Warwickshire to Extend County Championship Lead

Surrey Crush Warwickshire to Extend County Championship Lead

By May 13, 2024 0

Surrey’s dominance in the Vitality County Championship continued as they secured a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Warwickshire at the Kia Oval. The win extended their lead at the top of the table to 21 points.

Surrey’s victory was set up by a strong first innings performance. Jamie Smith’s superb 155, coupled with Sean Abbott’s unbeaten 50, helped them post a formidable 464. Warwickshire’s bowlers fought back, but Surrey’s lower order held firm to secure a 121-run lead.

In Warwickshire’s second innings, West Indies paceman Kemar Roach produced a devastating spell of bowling, taking six for 46. The visitors were dismissed for 209, leaving Surrey with a modest target of 89 to win.

Surrey openers Dom Sibley and Rory Burns made a solid start to the chase, putting on 31 before Burns was dismissed for 30. Sibley remained unbeaten on 46, while Ollie Pope contributed 13 not out as Surrey completed the victory in just 39 minutes on the fourth morning.

Warwickshire’s defeat was compounded by an injury to fast bowler Craig Miles, who suffered a severe ankle injury while celebrating his fifth wicket. The injury prevented him from batting in Warwickshire’s second innings.

Surrey’s victory was their third successive in Division One and underlined their status as the team to beat in the competition. They have now opened up a significant gap on their rivals and are well on their way to a potential hat-trick of titles.

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RCB's Playoff Hopes Revived with Fraser-McGurk Run-Out

RCB’s Playoff Hopes Revived with Fraser-McGurk Run-Out

By May 13, 2024 0

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) kept their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoff hopes alive with a resounding victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday. The win was largely attributed to the dismissal of DC’s in-form star Jake Fraser-McGurk, who fell victim to an unlucky run-out.

The incident occurred when Cameron Green, bowling his own delivery, touched a straight drive from Shai Hope. The ball hit the stumps at the non-striker’s end, catching Fraser-McGurk off guard as he had only just started to advance towards the striker’s end.

Virat Kohli, known for his passionate celebrations, led the RCB team in jubilation over the prized wicket. The dismissal proved to be a turning point in the match, as RCB went on to restrict DC to a mere 140 runs.

RCB pace bowler Yash Dayal credited the team’s resurgence in the second half of the IPL to their newfound “attacking mode.” After a string of six consecutive defeats, RCB has won five matches on the bounce, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

“Our performances have markedly improved in the last few matches. I think we have switched on that attacking mode in the last few matches. It has been a big positive for us,” said Dayal, who took three wickets for 20 runs against DC.

Despite their earlier losing streak, Dayal emphasized that the RCB dressing room remained united. “When you lose matches continuously, like it happened with us, morale will come down a bit. But we took it in our stride and bounced back well,” he said.

“But even when we were losing, fingers were not pointed at anyone. We have remained positive throughout the season,” he added.

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Sri Lanka Women Triumph in T20 World Cup Qualifier, Defeat Scotland by 68 Runs

Sri Lanka Women Triumph in T20 World Cup Qualifier, Defeat Scotland by 68 Runs

By May 13, 2024 0

Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket team emerged victorious in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024, defeating Scotland by a commanding 68 runs in the summit clash. The triumph secured their spot in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in Bangladesh.

Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a formidable total of 169/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Skipper Chamari Athapaththu led the charge with a scintillating century, smashing 102 runs off just 63 deliveries. Her innings was a masterclass in power-hitting, peppered with boundaries and sixes.

Scotland’s bowlers struggled to contain Athapaththu’s onslaught, with only Abtaha Maqsood managing to pick up a wicket. However, fortune smiled upon Athapaththu in the 17th over when she survived a close call. An inside edge saw the ball touch the stumps, but the bails remained intact, much to the dismay of Scotland’s wicketkeeper Sarah Bryce.

Chasing a challenging target of 170, Scotland’s openers Saskia Horley and Megan McColl started brightly, but their momentum was halted by the early dismissals of Horley and McColl. Skipper Bryce also fell cheaply, leaving Scotland in disarray at 23/4.

Priyanaz Chatterji attempted to revive Scotland’s chase with a brisk 30, but her efforts were in vain as Sri Lanka’s bowlers maintained a tight grip on the game. Udeshika Prabodhani emerged as the pick of the bowlers, claiming three wickets, including the crucial scalp of Chatterji.

In the end, Scotland were restricted to 101/7, falling well short of Sri Lanka’s total. The victory not only secured Sri Lanka’s place in the Women’s T20 World Cup but also earned them a spot in Group A alongside Australia, New Zealand, India, and Pakistan.

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Zheng Qinwen Ends Osaka's Clay-Court Resurgence in Rome

Zheng Qinwen Ends Osaka’s Clay-Court Resurgence in Rome

By May 13, 2024 0

Naomi Osaka’s resurgence on clay came to an abrupt end in the fourth round of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, as she succumbed to the power and consistency of Zheng Qinwen in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4.

Despite her struggles on the surface, Osaka had shown promising signs in Rome, notching back-to-back victories over Top 20 opponents. However, the No. 7 seed proved too formidable for the four-time Grand Slam champion, who bowed out in 84 minutes on Campo Centrale.

Osaka’s determination to improve her clay-court results was evident in her early arrival to the swing and her participation in a 250 event in Rouen. She carried that momentum into Madrid, where she reached the second round before falling to Liudmila Samsonova.

In Rome, Osaka strung together her most impressive results on clay since 2019, when she reached the quarterfinals of both Madrid and Rome. She dispatched Porsche Tennis Grand Prix runner-up Marta Kostyuk and 2022 Roland Garros semifinalist Daria Kasatkina in straight sets, marking the first time in five years that she had won three consecutive matches on the surface.

However, Zheng, another big hitter with a proven track record on clay, proved to be a formidable opponent. The 21-year-old Chinese star had reached the quarterfinals of Rome last year and made a strong start to the 2024 season, reaching her first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open.

Despite an injury setback in Stuttgart, Zheng looked in fine form in Rome, dispatching Shelby Rogers and Linda Noskova to set up her second career meeting with Osaka.

The match began with an exchange of breaks, but Zheng quickly gained the upper hand, taking advantage of Osaka’s inconsistent first serve percentage (27%) to break three times and claim the opening set in under 40 minutes.

Zheng maintained her momentum in the second set, breaking Osaka early and holding on to a 5-4 lead with a chance to serve for the match. Osaka complained to the umpire about a potential hindrance from Zheng’s delayed grunt, but her protest was dismissed. Zheng converted her second match point to reach another quarterfinal in Rome, where she will face either Coco Gauff or Paula Badosa for a spot in the semifinals.

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Confetti Protests Disrupt Italian Open Tennis Matches

Confetti Protests Disrupt Italian Open Tennis Matches

By May 13, 2024 0

Tennis Protests Escalate: Confetti-Scattering Incidents Disrupt Italian Open

Tennis has once again been marred by protests, with multiple incidents occurring at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome on Monday. Protestors wearing orange vests stormed courts and scattered confetti on the clay, causing delays and disruptions to matches.

In the fourth-round match between Madison Keys and Sorana Cirstea, a protestor ran onto the court with bags of confetti and proceeded to scatter them before being removed by security guards. Play was suspended while the court was cleaned.

A similar incident occurred moments later on Court 12 during a men’s doubles match between Édouard Roger-Vasselin and Santiago González against Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić. Pavić confronted one of the two protestors, who also scattered confetti, leading to another suspension of play.

These incidents follow a growing trend of protests during tennis matches in recent years. Notably, during the US Open semifinal between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova, an environmental activist glued his feet to the Arthur Ashe Stadium stands, causing a 50-minute delay.

At Wimbledon, puzzle pieces were scattered across the court during a first-round match between Grigor Dimitrov and Sho Shimabukuro, and later in a women’s singles match between Katie Boulter and Daria Saville.

The reasons behind these protests vary, but they often involve environmental or social justice issues. The protestors aim to raise awareness and disrupt the smooth running of events to draw attention to their causes.

While the right to protest is important, the disruption of sporting events can be frustrating for players, fans, and organizers. Tennis authorities are faced with the challenge of balancing the need for security and the right to free expression.

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