Author: Priya Menon

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…

As Australia prepare for the one-off pink-ball Test against India at the WACA Ground in Perth, attention naturally turns to captain Alyssa Healy. The match will be her final appearance for Australia, bringing an international career that has stretched well over a decade to its closing chapter. Australia have already sealed the multi-format series after sweeping the ODI leg, but the Test carries a different meaning. It will be the final time Healy walks out wearing the Baggy Green and representing Australia on the field. For a player who has played a major role in shaping the wicketkeeper-batter role in…

India are aiming to draw confidence from a historic triumph as they prepare for a demanding day-night Test against Australia at the WACA Ground in Perth. The match arrives at a pivotal stage in the multi-format series, with Australia holding an 8-4 advantage after dominating the ODI leg. For India, the upcoming Test represents their final opportunity to level the contest. A victory would bring the overall points tally to 8-8, which would mark a notable outcome for the visitors in Australian conditions. Revisiting a Historic Victory As part of their preparations, the Indian camp revisited a landmark moment from…

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has confirmed the appointment of Jamie Siddons as the new head coach of the Sri Lanka women’s national team. The former Australian cricketer succeeds Rumesh Ratnayake, who had been in the role since February 2023. Siddons will begin his one-year tenure on March 16, 2026, as the team prepares for a busy period in international women’s cricket. Extensive Coaching Background Siddons brings significant coaching experience from both international and domestic cricket. One of the most notable phases of his coaching career came when he served as head coach of the Bangladesh men’s national team between 2007…

Australia head into the one-off pink-ball Test against India at the WACA Ground carrying both momentum and emotion, while still needing to resolve a few important selection decisions. The match will mark the final international outing for captain Alyssa Healy, giving the contest added significance as it will also determine the outcome of the multi-format series. Australia require only a draw to secure the series, but attention has centred on selecting the right combination for the pace-friendly conditions in Perth. Healy indicated that the team composition is nearly finalised, although one key fitness concern remains. “We’ve got a very rough…