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‘A bucket-list thing’: England’s women relish first Test in India for 18 years

The women’s game has been transformed since Charlotte Edwards’s side braved infested hotels en route to defeat in 2005

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

We have an opportunity to take women's cricket as high as we can: Harmanpreet Kaur

NEW DELHI: India's women's cricket captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, expressed her desire for more Test matches in women's cricket, stating, "Talking about women's cricket, it is improving day-by-day in India. A lot of people are coming to watch the match which we saw in the last T20Is."

The Times of India · Dec 13, 2023

Heather Knight hoping England and India put on good show to push women’s Tests

England will hope to build on their Twenty20 series win in the one-off four-day match.

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

No one goes to a sporting contest just to watch the rain

Cricket needs to speed up: time-wasting, quest for perfect conditions, DRS, and excursions from dressing room all slow game. Umpires must use common sense and enforce laws to ensure spectators get full day's play. Technology and stop clock can help, but teams must also take responsibility.

The Hindu · Dec 12, 2023

U-19 Asia Cup: Seamer Raj takes 7/13 as India beat Nepal to enter semis

Seam bowler Raj Limbani bowled an incisive spell to record the brilliant figures of 7/13 as India cruised to a 10-wicket victory over Nepal to clinch a semi-final berth in the U-19 Asia Cup cricket tournament

The Hindu · Dec 12, 2023

Tymal Mills ‘building momentum’ in quest for England T20 World Cup spot

Fast bowler hopes injury problems are behind him and he can make an impact in this month’s series in the West Indies

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023

Mirpur pitch gets one demerit point after unsatisfactory rating by ICC

NEW DELHI: The Mirpur pitch, which was the venue for the second and final Test match between Bangladesh and New Zealand, has been given a demerit point by the International Cricket Council (ICC) due to its unsatisfactory rating.

The Times of India · Dec 12, 2023

India banking on coach Amol Muzumdar's experience to get into Test mindset: Smriti Mandhana

NEW DELHI: With the Indian women's team facing a lack of sufficient red-ball exposure, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has highlighted the efforts of her younger teammates to seek guidance from the new head coach, Amol Muzumdar, in order to transition into a red-ball mindset ahead of the upcoming one-off Test against…

The Times of India · Dec 12, 2023

England batter Tammy Beaumont believes players feel the pressure of Test matches

England lost to Australia in their last Test in June and have not played a red-ball game overseas for almost two years.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

Would love to a part of Women’s WTC, but that’s for ICC and board to decide: Smriti Mandhana

NAVI MUMBAI: So rare are Tests in the landscape of women’s cricket, that Smriti Mandhana wasn’t even sure when was the last time India played a Test at home, before she was reminded that it was in November 2014, India beating South Africa at Manas Gangotri Stadium in Mysuru.

The Times of India · Dec 12, 2023