15-member AUS Womens’ U19 squad, including 2 players of Indian origin, are set to depart tomorrow for Sri Lanka tour Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka Hasrat Gill and Samara Dulvin are among the 15 players selected for the Australian women’s U19 squad, which will embark on a tour to Sri Lanka for a tri-nation tournament. During this tour, Australia will compete in four T20 matches, with the first scheduled for March 28, followed by two One-Day matches in April. The squad was selected following the Lanning vs Perry Series and the Under-19 National Championships last year, aiming to provide players with valuable experience in preparation for the 2025 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia. Sonya Thompson, Head of National Development at Cricket Australia, stated, “The tri-series in Sri Lanka gives our under-19 squad a great development opportunity as part of our preparation for the T20 World ...
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Indian Cricketer ‘ M. S. Dhoni ‘ – By Charindra Chandrasena Source : Charindra Chandrasena linkedin M. S. Dhoni’s rags-to-riches story alone could inspire anybody, but he has done it in a style that is hard to replicate. India is a country driven by emotion, whether it’s in politics, religion, cinema or cricket. Dhoni has been the logical counterpoint to this norm for 18 years. The most un-Indian Indian captain ever. The first time I really noticed Dhoni was when he smashed 150 against Pakistan in 2005. He looked kind of cool with long rockstar hair and an ability to hit the ball ridiculously hard. I didn’t think he would be a great batsman because his technique had major holes, but I didn’t know at the time that he would become captain. He then shortened his hair and went on to become the father figure of the team. His captaincy style ...
