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“ With the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup returning to India after 12 years, and given India's leadership in championing the women's game, the 'Will to Win' campaign has been thoughtfully crafted to…
Jay Shah,
ICC Women’s Cricket WC: ‘Will To Win’ campaign film released
“ As someone from Spain, I can't ignore the climate crisis,
Juan Mata,
Soccer-Extreme heat a rising threat to 2026 World Cup venues, says…
“ I think in this team there are many seniors, many juniors are coming, and also guys who are there in the team for eight-nine years. The combination is quite good. And like I said before, in every…
Hardik Singh,
Asia Cup conquered: India’s transitioning side ready to chase World…
“ And the way team has performed, after the match against Korea which was a draw, we made sure this time the finishing touch which was missing in that match will be completed. And how it went, I think…
Hardik Singh,
Asia Cup conquered: India’s transitioning side ready to chase World…
“ For lack of a better term, I want to milk my body as much as I can for as much Test cricket as possible,
Mitchell Starc,
Australia’s T20I captain Mitchell Marsh found out about Mitchell…
“ I umm-ed and ahh-ed about which was the right (format) to put to the side. If I wasn't going to be in the frame for 2027, then I didn't want to hold up the spot. I still feel like I've got plenty to…
Mitchell Starc,
Australia’s T20I captain Mitchell Marsh found out about Mitchell…
“ But well, we're almost there, so I'm excited and motivated to play it. Like I always say, I go day by day, match by match. That's it, taking it day by day, going by how I feel,
Lionel Messi,
Lionel Messi drops big bombshell, casts doubts over his participation…
“ It's not something I like, want or expect. But time is passing, and it's been many years,
Lionel Messi,
Lionel Messi remains coy on Argentina future: I haven’t decided about…
“ Yes, this is a match which Leo has said will be emotional, special, nice because it's true that it's our last qualifying match. More than anyone, I will enjoy it. Having been able to coach him has…
Lionel Scaloni,
Watch: Lionel Messi in tears, then on target in last match for…
“ Our message is simple: women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally,
Jay Shah,
Jhulan Goswami praises ICC for increasing prize money for Women’s…
“ Let’s not sit back and relax thinking that because the tournament is in India, because the conditions will be spin-friendly, India can just walk over all the other teams,
Woorkeri Raman,
Home World Cup can be double-edged sword, can't just relax: Former…
“ As long as the players are fit, age doesn’t really matter. The real challenge will be getting enough game time before the 2027 World Cup. There are going to be long gaps in ODI cricket until then—2025…
Irfan Pathan,
Rohit and Kohli face game-time challenge before 2027 World Cup: Irfan…