Hosts England triumphed in a wonderfully topsy-turvy World Cup final against India at the home of cricket. Lord’s witnessed a final that reminded me of what a wonderful game cricket is, and how quickly fortunes can change in any format of the game. 745 more words
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India players stand dejected prior to receiving their runners-up medals after losing the ICC Women’s World Cup final match against England, at Lord’s, in London, Sunday, July 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)
India’s Rajeshwari Gayakwad, third left, is congratulated by teammates after dismissing England’s Lauren Winfield during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 final match between England and India at Lord’s in London, England, Sunday, July 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)
India’s Harmanpreet Kaur, left, after scoring 171runs not out during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 semifinal match between Australia and India at County Ground in Derby, England, Thursday, July 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)
Remembering Patrick Patterson: The fearsome fast bowler from West Indies
One thing you surely miss about being a cricket fan is missing following the great West Indies team. This is because by the time one became cricket conscious in late 1980s, West Indies team was already on its decline. 660 more words
दिल जीता पर जग नहीं जीत पाईं बेटियां, इंग्लैंड से नौ रन से हारा भारत
जेएनएन, नई दिल्ली। मिताली राज की अगुआई में भारतीय महिला क्रिकेट टीम विश्व कप का खिताब जीतने का सपना पूरा नहीं कर सकी। अन्या श्रुबसोल की गेंदबाजी के सामने रविवार को लंदन के ऐतिहासिक लॉड्र्स मैदान पर भारत को इंग्लैंड के हाथों नौ रन की हार का सामना करना पड़ा। इंग्लैंड ने कुल चौथी बार महिला विश्व कप के खिताब पर कब्जा जमाया। वैसे अपनी सरजमीं पर यह खिताब उसे 24 साल बाद हीथर नाइट की कप्तानी में नसीब हुआ।
A short quiz on women's cricket
In the first of an occasional series of quizzes, here are fifteen questions on the history of women’s cricket to coincide with the final of the World Cup . 493 more words
The Girls
I think whichever team won today, it was going to feel like a landmark moment for women’s cricket. I’m heartbroken for India, who grew so much during the tournament but were found cruelly wanting at the last (it is that individual examination that makes cricket such a wonderful sport), but delighted for England, who have achieved so much already but have now been given the stage they deserve. 129 more words
Lost in a panic rush !
It wasn’t just a game of cricket. It was also a game of nerves. The geatest of the stage and couldn’t get better. India was in the play for almost 90 overs of the game. 268 more words
