Jonassen returned to action last month in the WNCL after shoulder surgery which ended her WBBL season early but Georgia Redmayne led Queensland in those matches. Jonassen had been Queensland and Heat captain since 2020 when she took over from Kirby Short, leading Heat to back-to-back finals in 2023-24 and 2024-25. “I did have every…
With Australia exiting the T20 World Cup early, and the final having been rescheduled due to a clash with the women’s series against India, Zampa was among the white-ball players available for both sides. He was keen to feature but when it became clear that conditions in Hobart would not warrant two legspinners he stepped…
Sutherland was named player of the series against India where she made a century in the Test at the WACA alongside claiming six wickets. She previously opted out of the WPL with Delhi Capitals following the ODI World Cup and WBBL. “Annabel will miss the series as part of a proactive management plan after a…
Jacob Bethell will build on his leadership experience in the Hundred this summer after his appointment as Birmingham Phoenix men’s captain. Bethell broke a 136-year record to become England’s youngest ever men’s captain when he led them to a 2-0 T20I series win in Ireland last September, deputising for the rested Harry Brook. His appointment…
Devine, on a casual contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC), was not available for the series against Zimbabwe while Bates was sidelined by a quadricep injury. Tahuhu, who announced her retirement from ODIs, was not considered for the previous series for “physical preparation planning” for the Women’s T20 World Cup in June, and will be…
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially announced the appointment of Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the men’s national team. Kirsten, who comes with a hefty coaching pedigree, will take over the reins on April 15 on a two-year contract that runs until April 14 2028. The former South Africa batter will take…
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Litton, who hasn’t reached double-figures in eight ODIs since December 2023, is returning to the ODI side after nine months. Simmons said that Litton’s ability against spin brought them to the decision. “First of all, it is very difficult to keep [wicket for] 50 overs and then come and open the batting,” Simmons said. “[Litton]…
Tough times don’t last. But tough people do, with a little help from team-mates. That’s how Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma reflected on their personal journeys after winning their maiden World Cup titles for India in Ahmedabad. For Abhishek, the three ducks at the start of the tournament alongside a lean run during the World…
Against New Zealand in the final, in front of more than 86,000 fans, Bumrah returned career-best T20I figures of 4 for 15 to put the icing on India’s cake. It took his tournament tally to 14 wickets, putting him on top of the bowling chart. “It feels extremely special because I played one final at…