The BCCI has made several changes to the Indian women's cricket team squads, dropping star opener Shafali Verma and including three uncapped players for the upcoming white-ball series against West Indies. After a disappointing performance against Australia, the young opener has also been excluded from the T20I squad for the series. The squad also sees the exclusion of pace all-rounder Arundhati Reddy while 20-year-old Raghvi Bist and 24-year-old Pratika Rawal earn their maiden call-ups for the T20I and ODI teams respectively.
In an impressive performance, debutant Amir Jangoo scored a match-winning century to lead the West Indies to a series sweep against Bangladesh in the one-day international series. The West Indies showed their dominance by successfully chasing down a target of 294 and 227 earlier in the week, and still managed to comfortably win the final match despite a target of 322. This victory marks a significant milestone for Jangoo, who made his debut in the series.
In a thrilling third ODI match, West Indies defied all odds and mounted an incredible 300+ successful chase to secure a clean sweep series win against Bangladesh. Despite a strong performance from the visitors, Kacey Carty and debutant Amir Jangoo showed unbelievable resilience and skill, with the latter even scoring a century on his debut. This historic victory not only secures their third-highest ODI chase, but also the highest ever ODI aggregate between West Indies and Bangladesh. Captain Shai Hope praised the team's consistency and ability to give new players opportunities, while also highlighting the "phenomenal" performance of Jangoo. This win will give the West Indies team a boost of confidence and belief for future series.
West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been penalized for violating the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against Bangladesh. The incident occurred before the match even began, when Joseph used offensive and abusive language in response to an umpire's instruction. This is Joseph's second offence in 24 months, earning him a demerit point and a fine of 25% of his match fee. Despite the disciplinary setback, the West Indies team was able to break their losing streak against Bangladesh, with standout performances by Sherfane Rutherford and Shai Hope leading them to victory.
West Indies dominated Bangladesh in the second ODI, winning by 7 wickets and taking a 2-0 lead in the 3-match series. Bangladesh struggled to score, with Mahmudullah's 62 being the only notable performance. Jayden Seales' impressive bowling earned him the Player of the Match title and helped the hosts restrict Bangladesh to 227 runs. In response, West Indies quickly reached the target with openers Brandon King and Evin Lewis leading the charge. This victory marked West Indies' first ODI series win over Bangladesh in 10 years.
In a nail-biting game, Karnali emerged victorious with a 7-wicket win against Lumle United Limited. The match was evenly poised, with Lumle United Limited setting a target of 150 runs for Karnali to chase. However, Karnali's impressive batting performance, led by top-scorer Ban and Kay, helped them secure a resounding victory with 7 wickets and 30 balls remaining. This win marks Karnali's dominance in the tournament and puts them in a strong position for the remainder of the season.
In a thrilling first one-day international match, Sherfane Rutherford showcased his prowess with a superb maiden hundred, leading the West Indies to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh. His impressive innings of 113, along with captain Shai Hope's 86, took the West Indies just seven runs short of the highest ever run chase at Warner Park. Despite strong performances from Bangladesh openers Tanzid Hasan and skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz, it was Rutherford's consistency and hard work that ultimately secured the win for his team.
West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has completed his suspension and is set to make his comeback in the third T20I against England on Thursday. However, all-rounder Andre Russell is ruled out due to an ankle injury. Joseph was banned for breaching the code of conduct after an altercation with captain Shai Hope during the third ODI against England. Don't miss this exciting match, tune in to see Joseph's return and the West Indies take on England in the T20I series.
On the first day of the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria, NSW opted to field and were able to restrict Victoria to a lead of just 30 runs. The match, played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, saw Victoria struggling against the strong NSW bowling attack. With the match just 43 minutes away from starting, cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see if NSW can continue their dominant performance or if Victoria can make a comeback.
After an impressive century from Liam Livingstone led England to a win in the second ODI, both sides are now tied as they head into the third and final match. The team's stand-in captain stepped up when the pressure was on, turning the tide for his team. Tune in to talkSPORT 2 for live coverage of the game.