Author: Priya Menon

For many of the younger players, Test cricket carries a deeper meaning than other formats. Wearing the whites symbolizes tradition, patience, and resilience, qualities that have defined the game for generations. Standing on the brink of their first appearance in the longest format, several players spoke about the pride and responsibility of representing India. Pratika Rawal Reflects on Pride of Wearing the Indian Jersey Opening batter Pratika Rawal captured the emotion of the occasion as she spoke about what it means to represent the country. “Whenever you are wearing an Indian jersey, I think it’s enough pride that you carry…

Smriti Mandhana produced a remarkable fielding moment during Day 2 of India Women’s one-off Test against Australia Women at the WACA Ground in Perth. Positioned at forward short leg midway through the day’s play, the Indian vice-captain reacted quickly to complete a sharp catch off Tahlia McGrath. The impressive effort helped Shafali Verma claim her first wicket of the match, leaving Australia Women at 277/8 in 75.2 overs. Mandhana’s Reflex Catch Provides Breakthrough The moment came during the 76th over of Australia’s first innings on March 7. Fielding close to the batter, Mandhana responded instantly to a flying inside edge…

England Women are set to play a five-match intra-squad T20 series in Pretoria this March as part of their preparations for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to take place in June and July and will be hosted by England and Wales. With the event on home soil, England aim to make the most of familiar conditions while identifying the strongest squad for the competition. The series was initially planned in Abu Dhabi, but it has now been moved to South Africa due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Teams Named After England Cricket…

In Test cricket, a century often transforms a match and becomes a defining moment in a player’s career. Yet there is another side to the story, when an innings stops agonizingly at 99. Few know that feeling better than Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc, Australia’s well-known cricketing couple who have both seen Test hundreds slip away by the narrowest of margins. During Australia Women’s Test against South Africa Women in 2024, Alyssa Healy produced a remarkable innings as anticipation built around a possible three-figure milestone. However, just when the moment seemed within reach, the Australian captain fell for 99, leaving…

New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr delivered a remarkable performance during the second ODI between New Zealand Women and Zimbabwe Women in Dunedin on Sunday. In the match, Kerr produced one of the most impressive bowling displays in ODI history. Most significantly, she claimed seven wickets to help New Zealand take firm control of the contest. After winning the toss, New Zealand chose to bowl first, and the decision quickly paid off as their bowlers applied immediate pressure on Zimbabwe’s batting lineup. Zimbabwe Struggle To Build Momentum Zimbabwe found it difficult to construct partnerships throughout their innings. Only a handful of…

Annabel Sutherland’s record-breaking fourth Test century, combined with a strong display from Australia’s fast bowlers under lights, placed the hosts firmly in control against India on day two of the pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground. After scoring 129 from 171 balls earlier in the day, Sutherland returned with the ball to claim 2 for 15 from six overs. She was supported by debutant Lucy Hamilton, who produced another impressive spell with figures of 3 for 32 from eight overs. Their efforts reduced India to 105 for 6 at stumps in the second innings. Pratika Rawal (43*) and Sneh Rana…

Nineteen-year-old Lucy Hamilton delivered a composed and impressive display on her Test debut, claiming three wickets to help Australia gain the upper hand on the opening day against India at the WACA Ground. The left-arm fast bowler dismissed key batters including Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues as India were bowled out for 198, giving Australia an early advantage in the one-off Test. Rapid Rise to the Test Arena It has been a remarkable week for Hamilton. The teenager made her international debut for Australia just days earlier in the third ODI against India, where retiring captain Alyssa Healy presented her…

After suffering a 3–0 defeat in the ODI series, India Women face Australia Women in a one-off Test at the WACA Ground in Perth. The match offers the visitors an opportunity to respond after a disappointing ODI leg despite beginning the tour with a T20I series victory. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, India struggled to maintain the momentum gained earlier in the tour. The team was unable to convert promising moments during the ODI series and eventually lost all three matches. India have also been dealt a setback ahead of the Test, with fast bowler Renuka Singh Thakur ruled…

Australia finished day one of the pink-ball Test at the WACA on 96 for 3, trailing India’s first-innings total of 198 by 102 runs in a contest shaped by bowlers on a lively surface. Debutants Lucy Hamilton and Sayali Satghare made immediate impacts as 13 wickets fell during an action-packed opening day. India were dismissed for 198 in 62.4 overs, with Jemimah Rodrigues top-scoring with 52. Annabel Sutherland led Australia’s bowling effort with figures of 4 for 46, while Hamilton impressed with 3 for 31 in her first Test appearance. Australia’s innings ended the day with Annabel Sutherland and Ellyse…

Lucy Hamilton is still only 19 but has already compiled an impressive cricket résumé. She made her domestic debut at the age of 15, claimed remarkable figures of 5 for 8 in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), captained Australia Under-19s, experienced the Women’s Premier League (WPL), and has already made her ODI debut. The Queensland left-arm quick was initially named only in the Test squad, but injuries to Kim Garth and Ellyse Perry brought her into the playing group earlier than expected. She received her cap from Alyssa Healy, who was playing her final ODI. Although Hamilton did not…