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South Africa’s day was difficult even before they arrived at Boland Park on Monday to play New Zealand in the women’s T20 World Cup. Defeat would probably have taken them out of the race for the semi-finals. At the WPL auction, only four of their dozen players who entered their names were bought. They couldn’t…
WPL Auction: Smriti Mandhana Sold To RCB For Rs 3.4 Crore; Harmanpreet Kaur Goes To MIIndia’s star opener Smriti Mandhana has been sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 3.4 crore in the ongoing Women’s Premier League 2023 auction in Mumbai on MondayAsian News InternationalUpdated: February 13, 2023 03:21 PM ISTRead Time:2 min WPL Auction:…
The roar and a very David Warner-esque celebration said it all. Earnestly religious, Jemimah Rodrigues isn’t usually the one with such striking displays of aggression or emotion on the cricket field. But this was special. So, after helping herself to a fifty, and India to a seven-wicket win in their 2023 T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan,…
February 13, 2023 will be an important placeholder in the rich and storied history of women’s cricket. That is for sure. Years from now, we could be looking at this day as the one that provided a real springboard for women’s cricket to rise. It’s auction day for the first-ever time in the Women’s Premier…
Indore will host the third Border-Gavaskar Test, the BCCI confirmed on Monday, February 13. As reported previously, the Test had to be moved out of Dharamsala with the venue deemed not ready after inspection by the BCCI. “Owing to harsh winter conditions in the region, the outfield lacks sufficient grass density and will need some time…
Chelsea extended the contract of 38-year-old centre-back Thiago Silva to the end of the 2023/2024 season on Friday. Chelsea extended the contract of 38-year-old center-back Thiago Silva to the end of the 2023/2024 season on Friday. Despite spending over £500 million ($606 million) on new players this season, the Brazilian international has remained indispensable at the heart…
Andy Murray took a wildcard to play at the Dubai Tennis Stadium last year after becoming the first British man to win a Grand Slam in the 2012 US Open. British tennis legend Andy Murray has confirmed his participation at this month’s Dubai Tennis Championships, accepting a second consecutive wildcard from organisers. For the second…
Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup to start the season and is attempting the difficult defense of its Champions League and Spanish league double from last season. The club from Saudi Arabia stunned Brazil’s Flamengo in the semifinals and stands in the way of Madrid collecting a record-extending eighth title in the competition. If Al-Hilal…
The inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction on Monday (February 13) may not exactly be an all-woman affair but the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has opted for a female auctioneer. According to WPL 2023 Player Auction Rules, communicated to the five WPL franchises, the BCCI said, Malika Advani, a Mumbai based…
R Ashwin bagged his 31st Test five-fer as Australia crumbled to a massive defeat by an innings and 132 runs in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After India’s lower order had stretched their first innings lead to 223 in the morning session, Australia was rolled over after Lunch as the spinners ruled the roost once again, this…