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The International Cricket Council officially launched new guidelines on June 22, 2026. Post-Pregnancy Guidelines for Female Cricketers introduced. A structured framework for member boards is provided. Supporting female players during pregnancy is important. Childbirth and return to elite cricket. Comprehensive support framework for player welfare growing professionalisation of women’s cricket. More players are starting families during their careers. Guidelines promote player welfare significantly. Each player gets a dedicated case manager, doctor, or physiotherapist assigned. Coordinating support and overseeing all reviews. Prioritising the well-being of mother and baby. Flexible training environments are being offered now. Childcare support is provided to female…
India suffered a defeat to South Africa in Manchester by 6 wickets in the group stage. The match dealt a major blow to tournament hopes. Marizanne Kapp scored an unbeaten 81 runs. Her powerful batting powered the record chase against the Indian bowling attack. Defeat left Group A wide open. Australia leads with 6 points total. India, South Africa, and Bangladesh each have 4 points in group stage matches. India can still reach the semi-final despite the defeat in Manchester. Second position due to superior NRR. Net run rate advantage helping, India’s NRR is +2.511 compared to others. South Africa’s…
England received a 12-point ICC Penalty from the match referee. Andy Pycroft imposed a penalty for a slow over-rate. The second test against New Zealand caused a penalty. England were 12 overs short of the required over-rate during the match. The match referee found them guilty of a violation. A 12-point ICC Penalty meant losing 12 WTC points from their tournament standing immediately. Players were also fined 50% match fees. Stand-in captain Joe Root accepted the charge. Avoided a formal hearing by accepting the sanction quickly. Umpires Adrian Holdstock and Nitin Menon reported that TV umpires also filed a charge…
Yashasvi Jaiswal featured in the Afghanistan ODI series matches. Played in 2 of 3 matches so well. Scored a century in the third ODI match there. Named Player of the Match for his performance. Strong form showing against Afghanistan’s bowling attack is shown. Jaiswal proved his ability at the international level. Batting consistency was demonstrated throughout the series. But the India Squad for England ODIs excluded him from the announcement. Surprising decision shocked cricket experts completely. The selection committee made an unexpected choice there. Despite excellent performance in the recent series. Afghanistan’s clean sweep gave India confidence. But the England…
BCCI announced the India Squad for England ODIs on June 21, 2026 officially. A three-match ODI series against England is coming. First match on July 14 in Birmingham. Edgbaston cricket ground is hosting the first match. The second match is scheduled for July 16. Sophia Gardens in Cardiff is hosting that match. Third match on July 19 at Lord’s. London is hosting the final ODI of the series. Part of a larger tour including T20Is also. Following the matches against Afghanistan and Ireland tour. World Cup 2027 preparations are the main focus throughout. The series is scheduled after the Afghanistan…
India vs Afghanistan ODI series began in Dharamshala on June 13, 2026. India won the first two matches decisively. First match victory margin was 7 wickets; Second match was won by 170 runs, making the series already sealed for India. The third and final ODI is happening in Chennai. Team aiming for a clean sweep of the series. Rohit Sharma scored 16 runs in the first match. Run out while batting against Afghanistan bowlers. The second match score was only 48 and clean bowled by Rashid Khan that day. Total aggregate runs 64 in series. Rohit Sharma’s last appearance was…
ICC is considering moving the WTC final venue decision. World Test Championship 2025-27 final under review. Lord’s Cricket Ground may lose hosting rights. Kia Oval in London is emerging as an alternative. Pitch quality concerns are forcing ICC to reconsider. The recent England vs New Zealand Test was problematic. The wicket fall rate was extremely high in that match. Pitch rated as unsatisfactory by the match referee. Andy Pycroft gave a poor rating to the pitch. The Telegraph reported the venue shift discussions happening. A decision is expected within the next month. ECB preparing summer fixture list for 2026. Final…
Get the best SAW vs INDW match 18 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and report for the 18th encounter of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Expert examination and more with the South Africa Women vs India Women. SAW vs INDW Match 18 Preview Dream11 Prediction South Africa Women face India Women today. This becomes Match 18 of the tournament. Old Trafford Manchester hosts this clash. June 21 features this high-stakes encounter. India enters with two consecutive victories. Pakistan was defeated by India by 64 runs. The Netherlands was defeated by India by 95 runs. Smriti Mandhana scored…
Hardik Pandya was ruled out of India’s squad for England ODI series due to injury complications reported officially. Media reporter Abhishek Tripathi confirmed the news today. Pace bowling all-rounder will miss upcoming matches against England in the 3 match ODI series. Team management is assessing his injury progress currently. Return timeline for Hardik remains uncertain at this moment according to official team sources. Hardik Pandya ruled out, devastating team balance. Key all-rounder unavailable for World Cup preparations. Missing consecutive series against Afghanistan and England. Injury setback comes at a critical time. Tournament preparations require his presence in the squad. India…
Rishabh Pant became the most expensive IPL player ever. Lucknow Super Giants signed him for big money. INR 27 crore record-breaking payment made. Pant was appointed as LSG captain immediately after joining. The leadership role brought huge responsibility for him. The team struggled significantly under his captaincy there. The IPL 2025 season finished in 7th position. LSG had a very disappointing campaign that year. The following season IPL 2026 turned out worse. Finished last in the points table this season and won only 10 of 28 matches. Leadership challenges affected his performance and the team. Stepping down as captain became…