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IND vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: “Whatever mistakes we make, we will learn from them and carry the lessons forward”: Nandani Sharma

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Pc- Instagram Nandani Sharma delivered a strong performance with the ball as India completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe with a convincing win in the third match. She finished with impressive figures of 3/18 from her four overs, playing a key role in restricting Zimbabwe as India wrapped up the series without dropping a game. Reflecting on the three-match series, Nandani said at the post-match press conference that India had been confident throughout but had also focused on learning from their mistakes. “First of all, we all have a lot of confidence in these matches,” she said. “Whatever mistakes we make, we will learn from them and carry the lessons forward.” India also used the final T20I as an opportunity to give players a chance to bat. Nandani explained that the team’s primary focus remained on playing good cricket and giving their best against any opposition. “Our main motive is to play good cricket,” she said. “We have to give our best against any team in front o...
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IND-W vs ZIM-W: Harmanpreet, Shafali Unleash Six-Hitting Blitz in Raipur as India Complete Clean Sweep

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Harmanpreet Kaur (PC: BCCI Women) India registered a thumping 92-run win over Zimbabwe in the third and final WT20I in Raipur on Tuesday. After posting 216/7, courtesy of blistering half-centuries from Shafali Verma and Harmanpreet Kaur, India’s bowlers restricted the Lady Chevrons to 124/7 to complete a 3-0 series clean sweep. India made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Prema Rawat in place of N Shree Charani, who was rested. After winning the toss, skipper Smriti Mandhana opted to bat but did not open the innings herself. Instead, Anushka Sharma walked out alongside vice-captain Shafali Verma, a move that gave the youngster more time in the middle to showcase her potential. The Women in Blue made a brisk start, reaching 50 in just five overs without losing a wicket. However, a sharp catch by Nyasha Gwanzura sent Anushka back for 28, leaving the youngster visibly disappointed. Another young batter, Niki Prasad, was promoted to No. 3 but failed to make a significant impac...
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Shastri Urges India to Preserve Jasprit Bumrah for Test Cricket

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Bumrah (PC: Debasis_Sen)   Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is against the idea of Jasprit Bumrah playing all three formats in the lead-up to the 2027 World Cup, as he believes the pacer’s workload should be managed to preserve him for Test matches. Given Bumrah’s injury history, managing his workload is important. He has been rested for the white-ball leg of the New Zealand tour, which consists of five T20Is and five ODIs. The Indian pace spearhead will feature in the two-Test series, which is important in the context of the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. “I don’t think he should play all three formats until the ODI World Cup,” Shastri told the Indian media on Sunday. “He should play Test cricket and feature sporadically in one-day internationals and T20 cricket. He also shouldn’t be playing the whole lot.” Shastri would like to see the Indian team preserve Bumrah for Test matches and use him sparingly in the other two form...
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Jacob Duffy banking on Hagley bounce and IPL lessons as New Zealand gear up for Team India

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Jacob Duffy :Image RevSportz Subhayan Chakraborty, Christchurch As the New Zealand home summer prepares to get underway at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, pace spearhead Jacob Duffy is relishing the prospect of testing a formidable Indian batting lineup in conditions that offer a stark contrast to subcontinental run-fests. Ahead of the opening clash of the five-match T20I series, Duffy reflected on a whirlwind few months, his technical refinements during the off-season, and how the Black Caps plan to counter India’s fearless new generation. Walking out to inspect the Hagley Oval surface, Duffy admitted that the anticipation of a new home season is palpable after a rare, extended break since their last assignment against the West Indies. “Yeah, it does feel like that. It’s obviously looking beautiful out there,” Duffy said. “It feels like a long time since we had our last period with the West Indies. In the schedules these days you don’t sort of get ...
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IND-W vs ZIM-W: Fielding concerns, selection calls in focus as India target 3-0 T20I clean sweep

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India’s fielding concerns ahead of third WT20I vs Zimbabwe (PC: Cricketcscs Insta, BCCI Women) The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur is all set to host the third and final WT20I between India and Zimbabwe on Tuesday. The Women in Blue were put under pressure while chasing 115 in the series opener but eventually secured a four-wicket win. They followed it up with a much more convincing all-round performance in the second game, combining disciplined bowling with aggressive batting from skipper Smriti Mandhana and her deputy, Shafali Verma. India will now look to complete a 3-0 clean sweep against the Lady Chevrons. However, heading into the final game, one of the biggest concerns for India remains their fielding. It has been a recurring issue, with the team struggling both in the field and under the high ball. The dropped catches by Shafali and Kranti Gaud in the second game were clear examples. Interestingly, during Monday’s optional practice sess...
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SA vs AUS: Rain Wipes Out Play Again as SouthAfrica Stumble to 97/5

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PC: BBC South Africa endured another difficult day with the bat, reaching 97/5 at stumps on Monday in the second Test against Australia at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. After finishing Day 1 at 20/2, South Africa needed their middle order to step up, but Australia’s pace attack continued to find a way through. Much of the day’s play was lost due to rain interruptions. Play began late after a lengthy rain delay, and South Africa soon lost another wicket. Scott Boland dismissed Marques Ackerman for six, with Alex Carey taking the catch behind the stumps. Ackerman had faced 38 balls at the crease but could not make his start count, and South Africa slipped to 25/3. The pressure mounted when Mitchell Starc removed Matthew Breetzke for four. Breetzke edged the ball through to Carey, leaving South Africa at 40/4 and Australia firmly in control of the innings. With wickets falling at the other end, captain Temba Bavuma became the key figure for South Africa. He remained patient, defended...
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Pakistan turn to pink against England for breast cancer awareness

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Pakistan (PC: PCB) The Pakistan men’s cricket team will wear a special pink jersey during their ODI against England at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 25 to raise awareness of breast cancer. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has planned several activities as part of ‘Pinktober’, observed worldwide in October to raise awareness of breast cancer and highlight the importance of early detection. The match is part of the ongoing tri-series involving Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka. In addition to Pakistan’s pink jerseys, England players, match officials and commentators will wear pink ribbons to show their support for the campaign. Gaddafi Stadium will also adopt a pink theme for the occasion. Pink stumps will be used during the match, while awareness messages will be displayed on the big screens and LED boards around the ground. The PCB will also share special videos featuring Pakistani cricketers on its social media platforms to educate people about breast cancer. Fans attending ...
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