Australian women’s T20I and ODI squads announced for CommBank International series; Governor-General’s XI confirmed The Cricket Australia National Selection Panel (NSP) has today named the Australian squads for the T20I and ODI components of the women’s CommBank multi-format series against South Africa. There is minimal change to the squad which claimed ODI (3-0) and T20I (2-1) series victories over India earlier this month. The only variation to the squad between formats is the addition of Alana King for the ODIs, who comes in for batter Grace Harris at the conclusion of the T20Is. The squad for the Test match at the WACA Ground will be selected following the first ODI. All matches will be broadcast live on Seven, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports and ABC Radio. Australian squad Alyssa Healy (NSW / Sydney Sixers / Sydney CC – Captain) Darcie Brown (SA / Adelaide Strikers / Northern Districts CC) Heather Graham ...

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Harmanpreet Kaur’s highlights importance of WBBL in the development of global women cricket   During her media interaction, Indian cricket sensation Harmanpreet Kaur spoke enthusiastically about the impact of the WBBL on the development of women’s cricket globally. “WBBL is producing great players. The fitness standards of domestic players uplift WBBL from other leagues. The franchise leagues like WBBL, WIPL, and The Hundred are playing a crucial role in advancing women’s cricket on a global scale,” she remarked. The seasoned all-rounder emphasized the hard work put in by her Melbourne Renegades teammates to regain momentum in the ongoing season. “We are trying to get the momentum back. Everyone is working really hard in the nets,” she stated, highlighting the team’s commitment to delivering strong performances. Kaur expressed her delight in being a part of the Melbourne Renegades family, stating, “I am enjoying my time with Melbourne Renegades. The camaraderie within ...

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Aussies bask in golden glow of cricket’s new ‘trifecta’ – By Laura Jolly Source : cricket.com. Commonwealth Games gold the icing on the cake for an incredible team that already has the T20 and ODI World Cups in a bursting trophy cabinet Megan Schutt ranks Australia’s Commonwealth Games gold-winning victory as one of the best of her career, saying the reality of what the team had achieved at Edgbaston was only just starting to sink in. Australia’s cricketers narrowly missed out on the honour of claiming the country’s 1000th Games gold – that moment went to the netball Diamonds a little over an hour later – but win No.999 was just as sweet for the 29-year-old pace bowler. But Meg Lanning’s team can now lay claim to women’s cricket’s new ‘trifecta’, as holders of both the ODI and T20 World Cups and now, Commonwealth Games gold medallists. “It’s absolutely special,” Schutt ...

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FORMER SRI LANKAN WOMEN’S CRICKETER DEEPIKA RASANGIKA ESTBLISHES NEW WORLD T 20 RECORD PLAYING FOR BAHRAIN – by Sunil Thenabadu   Source:info-rain.com DEEPIKA RASANGIKA ESTABLISHES WOMEN’S T 20 RECORD Today was a memorable day for women’s cricket as the world record for the highest individual score was broken by Deepika Rasangika. The 38-year-old batsman who represents Bahrain scored a mammoth 161 off just 66 balls with 31 fours in the extraordinary innings. The record was made by Rasangika while playing for Bahrain against Saudi Arabia. The Bahrain Women’s team achieved another record, reaching the highest T20I total score in the history of women’s cricket at 318 for the loss of just 1 wicket in the allotted 20 overs. Interestingly, the smashing batsman, Deepika Rasangika, has also represented Sri Lanka in the past. (DNA) ...

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Womens Cricket: Australia vs Sri Lanka Fixture Australia squad: Meg Lanning (c), Rachael Haynes (vc), Erin Burns (T20I only), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Heather Graham, Alyssa Healy, Jess Jonassen, Delissa Kimmince, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham Sri Lanka T20I squad: Chamari Atapattu (c), Harshitha Madavi, Shashikala Siriwardena, Anushka Sanjeewani, Hansima Karunaratne, Yashoda Mendis, Nilakshi De Silva, Dilani Manodara, Oshadhi Ranasinghe, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandhika Kumari, Inoshi Fernando, Achini Kulasooriya, Udeshika Probodhani, Ama Kanchana. First T20I: September 29, North Sydney Oval, 2.40pm Second T20I: September 30, North Sydney Oval, 7.10pm Third T20I: October 2, North Sydney Oval, 10.10am First ODI: October 5, Allan Border Field, Brisbane, 10.10am Second ODI: October 7, Allan Border Field, Brisbane, 10.10am Third ODI: October 9, Allan Border Field, Brisbane, 10.10am ...

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