Alyssa Healy (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian captain Alyssa Healy cut an emotional figure as she admitted that this Women’s World Cup semifinal was likely her last appearance in the 50-over format, moments after India stunned the defending champions with a record-breaking chase at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday night.Go Beyond The Boundary with…

Jemimah Rodrigues, right, celebrates after winning the World Cup semifinal against Australia. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Virender Sehwag could hardly contain his excitement as the Indian women’s team pulled off a sensational five-wicket victory over seven-time champions Australia to storm into the Women’s World Cup final at DY Patil Stadium on Thursday…

Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami carries the air of a man who has endured one too many swings of misfortune in his life. At 35, he is certainly not getting younger. Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector, has in many words made it clear that they are looking beyond Shami.But the Bengal…

Shreyas Iyer hobbles out of the ground after the third ODI; Shreyas’ sister Shresta’s Instagram Shreyas Iyer’s family reached Sydney on Wednesday to be with the Indian cricketer, who is on the road to recovery after sustaining a ruptured spleen and rib cage injury during the third ODI against Australia.The 30-year-old suffered a lower left…

Smriti Mandhan’s controversial dismissal Smriti Mandhana, India’s vice-captain, faced an unexpected dismissal during the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final against Australia in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. Her innings of 24 runs from 24 balls, which included two fours and a six, came to an end following a controversial DRS decision.The incident occurred on the second…

India will take on South Africa in the final on Sunday for a shot at a first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) Navi Mumbai: This has to be right up amongst the finest triumphs in Indian cricket, let alone Indian Women’s cricket.Chasing an imposing target of 339 against the mighty Australia in…

India’s Jemimah Rodrigues (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) It was a night of tears, faith, and redemption for Jemimah Rodrigues. The 25-year-old batter broke down after her unbeaten 127 helped India script a record ODI chase of 339 against Australia in the Women’s World Cup semi-final at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday.“Firstly, I want to thank…

India A captain Rishabh Pant (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) BENGALURU: A strong-at-times breeze, moisture in the air and on the pitch and a green surface prompted India ‘A’ skipper Rishabh Pant to opt to bowl in their four-day match against South Africa ‘A’ on Thursday, but the obvious didn’t happen. Rather than the pacers exploiting what…

Bengaluru: India A’s captain Rishabh Pant ahead of the first unofficial four-day Test cricket match between India A and South Africa A, at BCCI Centre of Excellence, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) (PTI10_29_2025_000150B) Rishabh Pant’s trademark on-field energy was on full display on Thursday during the India A vs South Africa A match at…

File Pic: Former India head coach Greg Chappell NEW DELHI: Former India coach Greg Chappell has reignited debate over the BCCI’s influence in world cricket, backing ex-ICC match referee Chris Broad’s claim that Indian administrators have long used their power to manipulate outcomes. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In an explosive…