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‘We have to learn from Australia’: Harmanpreet Kaur after India suffer 9-run loss | Cricket News – Times of India

Harmanpreet Kaur (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Sunday rued failing to capitalise on loose balls during her 63-run stand with Deepti Sharma for the fourth-wicket, as he side suffered a nine-run loss to Australia in a must-win women's T20 World Cup match here. India's defeat in the Group A match meant that their chances of qualifying for the semifinals will now depend on the outcome of the contest between New Zealand and Pakistan on Monday.A win for New Zealand will knock India out of the race for the final four.India can, however, make it to the semifinals if Pakistan upset New Zealand.Chasing 152 for a win, India huffed and puffed and eventually stumbled to 142 for nine in their 20 overs."The only thing is, when Deepti and I were batting, that time we were not a...

13Oct

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Women’s T20 World Cup: Alyssa Healy seen on crutches ahead of India vs Australia match – Watch – Times of India

Alyssa Healy (Screengrab Photo) Australian cricket captain Alyssa Healy appeared on crutches before the team's final Group A match against India on Sunday.Healy suffered an injury during Friday's game against Pakistan while attempting a single. She left the field with what was described as an "acute injury to her right foot." Healy arrived on crutches for the clash against India in Sharjah, according to the ICC.Cricket Australia is expected to provide more information about her injury before the match against India."Alyssa sustained an acute right foot injury while running between wickets," a release by Cricket Australia had stated after the Pakistan game as quoted by ICC."Once we have more information based on her assessment and scans tomorrow, her availability for the remainder of the to...

13Oct

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‘We have NRR in our minds’: Shafali Verma ahead of must-win match against Australia at Women’s T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

Team India cricketers (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian women’s cricket team is set to face Australia in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday in Sharjah. As they approach this crucial match, India opener Shafali Verma emphasized the importance of maintaining a competitive net run rate (NRR) to strengthen their chances of reaching the semifinals."We all know that net run rate is going on, and we keep playing with that in mind.If you are playing in the Indian team, you don't need to be told about NRR. Everyone is very mature and aware of the situation. So, I think it's not something that needs saying. But, of course, we have the NRR in our minds, and we'll keep a focus on it," Verma said, as quoted by the ICC.India's initial loss to New Zealand has made their upcoming match critical. A wi...

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Women’s T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan rivalry is more about emotions, says Smriti Mandhana | Cricket News – Times of India

Smriti Mandhana. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) DUBAI: There are no shortcuts to beating Australia and every team has to give its best if it aspire to overcome the six-time world champions, said India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup which begins here on Thursday. Australia's dominance in the global showpiece has been unrivalled with the team winning the last three editions of the tournament.With charismatic former skipper Meg Lanning calling it a day following the victory in South Africa about 18 months ago, Alyssa Healy has taken over the captaincy as Australia aim to maintain their dominance in global events."Every game in the World Cup is important, and you have to give your 100 per cent in each one. New Zealand and Sri Lanka are strong teams, but ...

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‘What he might be able to…’: Kane Williamson on Joe Root breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s Test records | Cricket News – Times of India

Talking about 'Fab 4', NZ star calls England batsman 'phenomenal'GREATER NOIDA: It was first coined by the legendary Martin Crowe in one of his articles a decade back. The term 'Fab Four' was a collective expression for four of the best "young Test batters" - Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root and Kane Williamson - of that time. The four have gone on to captivate the cricketing world with their exceptional skill and batting prowess in the last 10 years.Crowe had, in fact, drawn their comparison to The Beatles in his article.Interestingly, in the last decade, at varying time points, all four have also captained their respective sides in international cricket.As the four enter the final phase of their careers, the debate still rages on as to who is the best among them with the scales tilting...