South African women’s successfully chased down the total of 135 against six time and defending champions Australia to reach their second consecutive final of the T20 World Cup. They made sure that Aussies are out of the tournament and eventually this was the first victory for South Africa over Australia. Aussies were invited to bat first after losing the toss and they struggled throughout the innings. They even failed to put up a competitive total against South African Women. Ayabonga Khaka and Marizanne Kapp were economical in their spell of 8 overs in total. Australian batters failed to score big The Australian Women’s Team did not perform according to their potential and failed to give a tough competition to the South African Women’s Team. The Australian captain looked uncomfortable on the crease as she was only able to score 27 out of 33 balls she had faced with the strike rate of 81.82 and she struck 3 boundaries in her innings. Beth Mooney, the Australian wicket-keeper, was determined to bat deep but she only managed to score 44 and missed out a well deserved half-century in the big game. There were few cameos at the end which helped them to reach 134/5 after 20 overs of play. New chapter added in South African women’s cricket history With this win against mighty Australia, South African Women’s Team scripted history by reaching the final of the T20 World Cup 2024. They were right on the money from the first innings. Firstly, they restricted Australia under 140 and then Anneke Bosch played one of the best innings in T20 World Cup history to make the spot in the final. She scored 74 runs by facing 48 balls and struck eight boundaries along with one over the rope. The South African captain Laura Wolvaardt also produced a handy knock of 42 off 37 balls and made a match winning partnership of 96 runs with Bosch for the victory. ALSO READ-Dramatic Collapse For India As Henry Took 5-Wicket Hauls On Day 2
Richa Ghosh Exits ODI Series Against New Zealand Due to Exams
The Indian women’s cricket team is gearing up for an ODI series against New Zealand while the men’s team faces the same nation in a Test series. Recently, the Indian women’s team announced its squad for the upcoming matches, revealing a surprising update: explosive batsman Richa Ghosh will miss the series due to her 12th-grade exams. Who is Richa Ghosh? 21 years old, Richa Ghosh is one of the promising young talents in the Indian women’s team. She has made a significant impact in international cricket, showcasing her prowess against various opponents. Richa recently participated in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, but unfortunately, her exams will prevent her from joining the squad for the ODI series against New Zealand, as confirmed by the ICC on their official website. The series is set to begin on October 27. Career Highlights of Richa Ghosh Richa made her Test debut in December of last year and debuted in T20s in 2020, followed by her ODI debut in 2021. So far, she has played two Test matches, scoring 151 runs, including two fifties. Known for her explosive batting in ODIs and T20s, Richa has amassed 481 runs in 23 ODIs with three fifties to her name, and in T20s, she has scored 879 runs in 59 matches. Indian Squad for the ODI Series Against New Zealand Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, D Hemlata, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Uma Chhetri (WK), Sayali Satgure, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Tejal Hasbunis, Sayma Thakur, Priya Mishra, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil ALSO READ- BCCI Set to Make Shocking Decision on Harmanpreet Kaur’s Captaincy After World Cup Exit!
IND VS NZ: Dramatic Collapse For India As Henry Took 5-Wicket Hauls On Day 2
IND VS NZ: Dramatic Collapse For India As Henry Took 5-Wicket Hauls On Day 2, NZ Is Leading By 134 Runs After losing a day in the hands of rain, India was ready for the Kiwi challenge on day 2. It was a bright and sunny day for New Zealand but cloudy and overcast for India as they got bowled out for 46 runs in the first innings of IND vs NZ match In the response of India’s 46, New Zealand scored 180/3 at the end of day 2. The Blackcaps were without their former captain Kane Williamson on the field but they made sure to tick all the check boxes. Both Matt Henry and William Orourke were exceptional with the ball as they took 5-wickets and 4-wickets respectively to give heavy damage to the Indian side. 46/10 for Team India Captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat first. The decision did not go in the favour of Men in Blue as their captain departed cheaply. Shubman Gill was not playing in this match so their former captain came into bat at No. 3 but his innings did not last long and he went for a duck. India was on 10/3 before rain interrupted the game in the first innings. As soon as the match started we saw a dramatic collapse of the Indian batting order. For there were still in-form batters and a lower-order that has bailed them out from such situations. Only recently against Bangladesh in Chennai, they had recovered from a top-order collapse to go on and win the match. Apart from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant not a single player even touched a double digit mark. The Indian captain admitted that he did not read the pitch well enough and went for extra spinner in place of a fast bowler. The Kiwi challenge for India Newly appointed New Zealand captain had the last laugh after losing the toss to the host. It was bright and sunny in the morning after two gloomy days. The day was a debacle for India clearly and was further accentuated with New Zealand making the most of their fortune. The right-arm fast bowler was also surprised with the amount of movement offered by the pitch. For Matt Henry, who ended up with a 5-wicket haul, this was only his 26th appearance in whites for New Zealand. Henry was complemented by his partner William ORourke very well and they both took 9 wickets of the Indian side with the combined spell of 15.2 overs. Devon Conway looked in a great touch and scored 91 runs on this surface and gave a solid start to the New Zealand innings. The Blackcaps will be looking to put on a competitive total on Day 3. They are leading by 134 runs at the end of day 2 and still they have 7 wickets in hand. ALSO READ- BCCI Set to Make Shocking Decision on Harmanpreet Kaur’s Captaincy After World Cup Exit!
BCCI will take call on Harmanpreet Kaur’s Future as Indian Captain
BCCI Set to Make Shocking Decision on Harmanpreet Kaur’s Captaincy After World Cup Exit! As per recent developments in Indian cricket, BCCI is looking to replace their women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur with a new face after yet another failure in the T20 World Cup. India’s T20 World Cup campaign came to an end after a defeat in the hands of Australia at Sharjah on Oct 13. India scored 142/9 in the response of Australia’s 151/8 and lost by 9 runs. With this defeat many tough questions have been asked so far about the future of the Indian Women’s Team and also about their current captain. These questions need to be addressed in the near future. Head coach Amol Mazumdar to meet with BCCI officials Amol Mazumdar, the head coach of the Indian Women’s Team, is set to meet with high officials of BCCI and the selection committee to discuss the path ahead for the team. As per reports, BCCI may consider a new face to handle captaincy of the team. “The BCCI will certainly discuss whether to have a new captain on board going ahead,” said a source. “The BCCI has ensured everything for the team as per their requirements, and they feel it is the right time to work with the new leader,” also added. Kaur will be an important member – source The current Indian captain took the charge of the Indian team in 2016. The team has performed well under her tenure, including a handful of appearances in finals. The team management will be looking for a reset ahead of the important home ODI World Cup in 2025. “Kaur will play an important role and will be crucial for the Indian team in the coming future but the high officials are thinking for a change,” as per source. The Indian captain has performed well on an individual level in the World Cup with the bat and also scored a vital half-century in the last match against Australia. BCCI is looking ahead The high officials of BCCI and the selection committee will be looking beyond Kaur and they have started their work to find a deserving candidate for the role. The likely alternative for captaincy is Smriti Mandhana who is also the current vice-captain of the side. She has led Royal Challengers Bangalore to their maiden WPL title in 2024. She has also led India in the absence of their regular captain Kaur. A new start might help India to become World Champions from Being contender. ALSO READ- https://sportstrackerr.in/will-team-india-travel-a-pakistan-for-champions-trophy/
PAK VS ENG 2nd Test Day 2: Sajid Khan’s Spin Magic Leaves England in Trouble
PAK VS ENG: England Trail By 127 Runs At The End Of 2nd Test Day 2, Despite The Rapid Ton Of Ben Duckett Sajid Khan was the top performer for Pakistan at the end of 3rd session of Day 2’s play. He took 4 wickets in his 19 overs of spell on the day. With this performance of the off-spinner Pakistan will be high on confidence coming to Day 3. England slipped from 211/2 to 225/6 in less than three overs. However, Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse stepped up to ensure no further damage ending the day at 239/6 with England still trailing by 127 runs. In the response of Pakistan’s 366 on this pitch, the English left-hander Ben Duckett started to take the charge and wanted to replicate the same as his team had done in the last Test last week. He took just 120 balls to reach his fourth Test hundred and kept the run-rate in check of roughly five per over. England was on high until Sajid came into the party Earlier, in a thrilling start to Day 2, England quickly dismissed both the batters to take the immediate control over the match. But Pakistan was in a different mood and their batters too, Aamer Jamal and Noman Ali stepped up with a strong partnership of unbeaten 49-run stand. The partnership came to an end with the wicket of Aamer Jamal who bowled by Brydon Carse. Pakistan bowled out for 366 with Jack Leach taking four wickets. The visitors reached 88 runs in just 17 overs by Tea with the casualty of Zak Crawley’s wicket in the mid session. Crawley edged an away-turning delivery from Noman that ended a 73-run opening stand. Sajid Khan’s off breaks pulled Pakistan back into the contest Sajid Khan found a turn in the final session and struck in his very first over of the new spell and dismissed Ollie Pope. Both Duckett and Joe Root were looking quite comfortable but the narrative of course changed within the span of an hour when Pakistan’s captain Shan Masood reintroduced Sajid in the third session. The off-spinner then tore through England’s middle order, and with the help of Noman Ali they heavily damaged the visitors to bring Pakistan right back into the game, and perhaps put them in the driving seat at this moment! ALSO READ- https://sportstrackerr.in/will-team-india-travel-a-pakistan-for-champions-trophy/
Team India is ready to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy?
Champions Trophy 2025: Indian Cricket Team is ready to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy The upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan has created a heated debate about whether Team India will travel a Pakistan for Champions Trophy or not . Because the past 17 years, the Indian government has not allowed the Indian team to travel to Pakistan due to terrorism, poor relations and security concerns between both countries. But this ongoing situation complicates the possibility of the Champions Trophy happening smoothly and India team will travel to Pakistan. Today a Pakistani news channel Journalist Faizan Lakhani tweet that Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has engaged in discussions about “Cricket Diplomacy” with his Pakistani counterpart. Currently Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar is visiting Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) conference, so Pakistan is raising hopes of a possible change in the current tense atmosphere between these two countries and they hope that Indian team will travel after S. Jaishankar visit in Pakistan. Tweet of Pakistani Journalist Journalist Faizan Lakhani from Geo News shared on social media that the foreign ministers of both countries have talked about cricket diplomacy and that formal discussions on cricket could begin soon. However, there has been no official confirmation from either the Indian or Pakistan governments regarding these discussions. This visit is particularly significant as it marks the first time in nine years that an Indian foreign minister has been to Pakistan. The timing is crucial, especially with the Champions Trophy scheduled for February-March. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made it clear that they cannot send the team to Pakistan without government approval. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board insists the tournament will take place in Pakistan and that a hybrid model is off the table. 16 Years Since Team India Last Visited Pakistan India and Pakistan have not played any bilateral cricket series since 2012-13. The last time the Pakistani team visited India, they played a Test and T20 series. Since then, both teams have participated only in ICC or ACC tournaments. Although the Pakistani team visited India in 2016 and 2023, Team India has not traveled to Pakistan since 2008, with their last appearance being in the Asia Cup.Also fans are eagerly await developments, the future of cricketing ties between India and Pakistan hangs in the balance. But what you guys are thinking about this topic that India will go or not in Pakistan for Champions Trophy, Comment us. Also read : https://sportstrackerr.in/wp-admin/post.php?post=1738&action=edit
IND VS NZ: Head Coach Gautam Gambhir Backs Virat Kohli
IND VS NZ: Head Coach Head Coach Gautam GambhirBacks Virat Kohli For The Upcoming Home Series, Makes Bold Statement On Team India Virat Kohli is preparing to play in his home away from home ground at Chinnaswamy Stadium which has been his second home ground for nearly 18 years now because of his association with Royal Challengers Bangalore. The setting was familiar as he touched the ground and shook hands with the curators. Later, Virat Kohli began his training session in the stadium where Team India is set to play their 1st Test match against New Zealand. This Test series is also part of WTC cycle 2024-25 and Team India is looking to cement their spot for the Final next year in England. Virat Kohli is a world-class cricketer – Gautam Gambhir Gautam Gambhir, head coach backs the former captain for the upcoming series against the Kiwis despite his performance against Bangladesh last month in the press conference ahead of the series. He believes that Virat has the experience and he knows how to perform under pressure. “Virat Kohli is a world-class cricketer. He has performed for such a long period of time. He is as hungry as when he made his debut. His hunger is always there and that is what makes him a world class player,” said Gautam Gambhir. “You don’t keep judging people after every game. If you keep judging people after every game, that’s not fair on them. It’s a sport and people are bound to fail,” stated Gambhir. India is ready to take any challenges Gambhir also highlights our performances against Bangladesh in the 2nd Test at Kanpur that how we snatched victory from nowhere. He embarks the approach towards every single game that India is going to play in the coming future. India is scheduled to play 8 Test matches before the Champions Trophy next year. “We want to be the team that can score 400 in a day and also the team that can bat for two days to draw a Test,” he stated. The Kiwi challenge India will play a 3 match series against New Zealand on home soil before leaving for Australia to play BGT 2024-25. The first match will be played at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on October 16th, 2nd and 3rd matches will be played at Pune Stadium and Wankhede Stadium respectively. After facing defeat in Sri Lanka, New Zealand will be eager to give a strong fight back to Team India and want to secure points for WTC cycle 2023-2025. New Zealand will be without the service of their former captain and star batter Kane Williamson for the 1st match of the series as he misses out due to an injury as per reports. “It’s disappointing not to have Kane over here,” says newly appointed captain Tom Latham. Latham also backs his spinners to dominate on the Indian soil. There will also be discussions going on the future of their former captain Tim Southee who stepped down from captaincy after the defeat in Sri Lanka, but their captain is confident about players and will be ready to take on from tomorrow. ALSO READ- Australia clinch thriller to book yet another semi-final; India on the brink
Australia clinch thriller to book yet another semi-final; India on the brink
Australia clinch thriller to book yet another semi-final; India on the brink With all the high hopes of making it to the T20 World Cup semifinal got shattered last night at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium when Australia’s Women Team clinched a last over thriller to book their semifinal tickets. This was India vs Australia, considered as the match of the tournament and a must win match for India. We couldn’t have asked for more grander stage than this to becoming World Champions from being contender. We come to terms with yet another World Cup exit, unless Pakistan script a miracle tonight. Every single member of the team is in disbelief about last night. But some tough questions need to be answered regarding the path ahead to the upcoming 50 over World Cup. The difference between India and Australia: The major difference between Australia and India was nothing but the approach – the fear of failure. Team India never looked settled throughout the game, there were dropped catches and missed run outs even full tossed balls went lo Long on for singles and doubles only. There were 31 dot balls last night which gives you the statement about the batting approach in the run chase. Firstly, they allowed Australia to score around 150 where the pitch was about 130 only. So, these 20 extra runs made the difference. All the top order batters failed to score big. However, the captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma made a partnership with six wickets in hand. They kept the hopes alive, anything could have happened but the result was so disheartening for every Team India fan. It was again Australia who made it impossible for us to celebrate. Australians played without any fear and they made their way to the first semifinal at Dubai International Stadium. The roadmap for future: With Yesterday’s loss, Team India is out of the T20 World Cup 2024. Now, we have to critically analyze our performances throughout the tournament as well as the role of head coach Amol Mazumdar. It still seems too far for Team India to become World Champions. Do we need a revamp in T20 Cricket set up as a unit like the Men’s team did? Maybe under a new leader? Can we experiment with a new approach and make a new beginning with someone else? Remember 2007 and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Defeat is history, future is in our hands. ALSO READ- Siraj became DSP of Telangana
Indian bowling sensation Siraj became DSP of Telangana
Indian bowling sensation Siraj became DSP of Telangana Based on his recent success in the Asia Cup and World Cup, where India emerged victorious, bowler Mohammed Siraj was appointed deputy superintendent of police. He was a key member of the team that lifted the trophy alongside captain Rohit Sharma. Regulations for the appointment will be changed by the Telangana government The government then amended the Telangana (Regulation of Appointments to Public Services and Rationalization of Staff Pattern and Pay Structure) Act, 1994 to ease the appointments following Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s statement. Going ahead, Siraj will still be contributing to the national cricket squad. With the announcement from Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, the government went on to amend the Telangana (Regulation of appointments to public services and rationalization of staff pattern and pay structure) Act, 1994, to facilitate the appointments. Test Squad for New Zealand Mohammad Siraj is also being selected for the upcoming test series against New Zealand, which is also a part of the WTC cycle. He also played recent test matches against Bangladesh, where India defeated Bangladesh comfortably in 2 test matches. Shami’s absence will increase the responsibility of Siraj In the absence of Mohmmad Shami Mohmad, Siraj will have lots of responsibilities, along with Jaspreet Bhumrah. India is currently at the top of the WTC points table and would love to continue it further. MUST READ- Indian Men’s Cricket Team Squad Announcement for New Zealand Tour
Indian Test Squad Announced for New Zealand Tour: Key Insights and Analysis
Indian Men’s Test Squad Announcement for New Zealand Series The Indian men’s cricket team is gearing up for an exciting tour of New Zealand, having recently announced a well-balanced squad that features a mix of experience and youth. This series promises to be a thrilling contest as the team aims to capitalize on the unique challenges presented by New Zealand’s conditions. In this article, we will explore the squad, analyze the strengths of selected players, and discuss the significant impact of Mohammad Shami’s injury. The Squad Breakdown The squad for the New Zealand tour includes: Batters: A Strong Line-Up Bowlers: Adjusting to Shami’s Absence The bowling attack is led by experienced pacers and spin options, though the absence of Mohammad Shami due to injury is a notable setback. Impact of Mohammad Shami’s Injury Mohammad Shami’s absence due to injury is a significant blow to India’s pace attack. His experience and skill in exploiting swing will be sorely missed, particularly in conditions that favor fast bowlers. Other bowlers must step up to fill this gap, and the pressure will be on Bumrah and Siraj to lead the attack effectively. What to Expect from the Series This series against New Zealand is set to be a challenging yet exciting contest. With a balanced squad, India is well-equipped to face the conditions and perform at a high level. The batters will need to adapt to New Zealand’s unique pitches, while the bowlers, despite Shami’s absence, possess the talent necessary to secure victories. In conclusion, the squad for the New Zealand tour showcases a blend of experience and youthful energy. While Shami’s injury poses challenges, the selected players have the potential to deliver exceptional performances. As fans gear up for the matches, all eyes will be on how effectively the team can collaborate and make the most of this opportunity on international soil. ALSO READ- Nitish Reddy’s All-Round Brilliance Steers India to Victory Over Bangladesh
