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Women's World Cup: How Pakistan Perform With Clarity On A Given Day Will Decide Their Fate, Says Marina Iqbal
ODI World Cup: Pakistan enters the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup on the back of winning the qualifying tournament in April, including sweeping past West Indies and Bangladesh. With Pakistan set to play all of its games in Colombo, their spin-heavy attack, Fatima Sana’s influence, and Sidra Amin’s consistency at the top offer glimpses of a team eager to go past being a group stage finisher.
But questions remain: can they come on top of pressure situations, and will their fielding hold up when it matters most? Former Pakistan cricketer Marina Iqbal, who previously served as the side’s selector and has dabbled in broadcasting, spoke exclusively to IANS on the team’s readiness for the mega event, the significance of playing all games at one venue, Fatima’s growth, and more. Excerpts: -
Q. Can this be the World Cup where Pakistan sheds its inconsistency and gives others a run for their money?
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Sri Lanka To Co-host Inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket For The Blind 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket Association: Sri Lanka will co-host the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind, scheduled from November 11 to 23. The tournament will begin with the inauguration and first five matches in New Delhi (Nov 11 to 13), continuing with four matches in Bengaluru (Nov 14 to 16), and concluding with 15 matches in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Nov 14 to 23), including the final and closing ceremony on November 23.
If England Get Early Momentum And Field Well, They Can Be A Very Dangerous Side: Robinson
ODI World Cup: England’s white-ball journey has been anything but steady. A group-stage exit at the T20 World Cup, a fleeting high in South Africa, and then a brutal 16-0 Ashes drubbing in Australia left the team staring at a hard reset. The shake-up was swift: Jon Lewis and Heather Knight made way for Charlotte Edwards and Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Women’s WC: Molineux Returns, No Schutt As Australia Opt To Bat First Against NZ
ODI World Cup: Left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux returns to Australia’s playing eleven for the first time after knee surgery and recovery, as skipper Alyssa Healy won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup opener at the Holkar Stadium on Wednesday.
Kapil Dev Faces Intense Backlash Over Asia Cup Trophy Row Remarks, Branded ‘loose Cannon’ By Netizens And Leaders
Lieutenant General Kanwal Jeet Singh: Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev has landed himself in the centre of a massive controversy, facing blistering criticism from all quarters after his remarks on the Asia Cup trophy row, where he urged Team India to put aside their issues with Pakistan and prioritise the spirit of the sport.
Can't Say India Was In Trouble; I Was Yet To Bat: Amanjot’s Confident Take On India’s Batting Vs SL
ODI World Cup: India all-rounder Amanjot Kaur gave some confident and hilarious replies to the reporters in the press conference after the Women in Blue beat Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup campaign opener.
Women's WC: Amanjot Kaur Absorbed Pressure Remarkably Well, Says Anjum Chopra
Former Sri Lanka: Former India captain Anjum Chopra praised Amanjot Kaur’s clutch knock in India’s remarkable victory against Sri Lanka in the Women’s World Cup opener, saying that she made her presence felt and it never seemed like she was playing her first-ever World Cup game.
Hype Around India-Pak Matches Overstated, Contest Not What It Used To Be: Arun Dhumal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Arun Dhumal, who was re-elected unopposed as chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council, assessed India’s Asia Cup triumph over Pakistan, saying the team’s attitude reflected “true leadership.” He further remarked that the hype around India-Pakistan encounters has been overstated, as the rivalry is no longer the same as it once was.
Women’s World Cup: All-round Deepti, Sneh, Amanjot Help India Outsmart Sri Lanka In Opener
ODI World Cup: All-round contributions by Deepti Sharma, who emerged as the first Indian bowler to score a fifty and take a three-fer in a World Cup match, Sneh Rana and Amanjot Kaur helped India recover from a tough situation to go and register a comprehensive 59-run victory against co-hosts Sri Lanka in the opening match of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup on Tuesday, helping the hosts make a spectacular winning start.
Women's World Cup: Pakistan Players Expecting No Handshake From Indian Team In Colombo Clash
Asian Cricket Council President Mohsin: As the ICC Women's ODI World Cup starts with an opener in Guwahati, the Pakistan women's cricket team is expecting the Indian women to repeat the 'no handshake' policy of the men's team when the two sides meet in a crucial clash in Colombo on October 5.
I Will Enjoy Every Moment: Sophie Devine On Her Final ODI World Cup
ODI World Cup: New Zealand captain Sophie Devine says she is determined to savour every moment of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, which will be her final appearance in one-day internationals.
Women’s World Cup: Renuka Misses Out As Sri Lanka Opt To Bowl Against India
ODI World Cup: Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu won the toss against India in the Women’s World Cup 2025 opener and elected to bowl first at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.
'Everyone Wants To Beat Australia, But We'll Stay Composed Under Pressure', Says Captain Alyssa Healy
ODI World Cup: Australia are all set to defend their championship title at the Women’s World Cup, and skipper Alyssa Healy said that she’s focused on leading the team at the event.
From Empty Stands To Roaring Crowds: How Women's ODI WCs Evolved From 2013 To 2025
ODI World Cup: When the Women's ODI World Cup was last played in India in 2013, it came and went without much fanfare. Though a few thousand fans trickled into the stadiums, most games were played largely to silence, and only a handful of the world's best players were recognised.
Maxwell Ruled Out Of NZ T20 Series With Wrist Injury; Philippe Called Up As Replacement
Hadlee Trophy T20s: Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of Australia’s three-match T20 series against New Zealand after suffering a fractured forearm in a freak training incident at Mount Maunganui.
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