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Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'For me, it's really good practice': Australia's Alyssa Healy on playing against India 'A' ahead of Women's ODI World Cup 2025
Alyssa Healy (Photo by) Australia's captain and wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy believes the spin-dominant bowling she faces in the ongoing India "A" series is providing valuable practice for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup scheduled from September 30 to November 2. In the second 50-over match at Ian Healy Oval on Friday, Healy scored an impressive 91 runs from 87 balls, including eight fours and three sixes. Despite her strong performance, Australia 'A' suffered a two-wicket defeat. "They've got a really spin-heavy attack and we're going to have to play a lot of that … throughout the World Cup as well, a lot of the middle overs will be spin-biased. For me it's really good practice, a good opportunity to be really decisive with your feet. I felt like it was okay at times today – not where I exactly want it to be – but can improve next game," Alyssa was quoted as saying by Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! During the match, Healy kept wickets for 42 overs and made subtle adjustments to her stance to reduce strain on her joints. "It actually feels really good. I feel in a really good place. To have a little bit of time to focus on my keeping has been really worthwhile," she added. With Tahlia McGrath leading Australia 'A', Healy has found relief from captaincy duties. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Premium 2 & 3 BHK Apartments in Whitefield | Starts at ₹81.42 Lacs* | No Pre EMI till Possession Sowparnika Euphoria In The East Learn More Undo "Today was a prime example of why I enjoy sitting out at times! Not having to think about what to do at the back-end there is refreshing," she further stated. The final 50-over match will take place at Ian Healy Oval on Sunday. India 'A' aims to achieve a clean sweep in the one-day portion of the multi-format series. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Hans India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Radha, Yastika power India 'A' to 3-wicket win over Aus 'A' in 50-over game
Captain Radha Yadav starred with the ball to pick 3-45, before Yastika Bhatia and Shafali Verma's 77-run opening stand set up India A's three-wicket win over Australia 'A' in the first 50-over game at the Ian Healy Oval on Wednesday. Pushed into bowling first, India 'A' put up an improved bowling show to bowl out Australia 'A' for 214 in 47.5 overs. Apart from Radha, Minnu Mani and Titas Sadhu took two wickets each. In the chase, Yastika hit a solid 59 off 70 balls while Shafali hit 36 off 31 balls, as their 77-run opening stand came off just 10.4 overs. Despite a late wobble, Raghvi Bist steered the chase home with an unbeaten 25, as India 'A' won with eight overs to spare. Electing to bat first, Australia 'A' suffered early blows as Tahlia Wilson and Alyssa Healy fell in first ten overs. Their problems increased when Tahlia McGrath fell in the 12th over. From there, Rachel Trenaman and Anika Learoyd had a 63-run stand for the fourth wicket, before the former was run-out for 51 by Dhara Gujjar. Anika then held one end firm to be unbeaten on 92 off 90 balls – hitting eight fours and a six – as Australia 'A' couldn't complete their full quota of batting overs. In the chase, Shafali was at her quick-scoring self to make 36, as she chases a spot in India's squad for the Women's ODI World Cup. Yastika, who hasn't got much game time while being with the main team, was at her effortless best to hit seven fours in her knock before being castled by Kim Garth. Just when it seemed India 'A' would lose again due to a collapse, Raghvi held her nerve to take the visitors' home and get their first win of the multi-format tour. The second 50-over game between the two teams will be held at the same venue on Friday. Brief Scores: Australia 'A' 214 in 47.5 overs (Anika Learoyd 92 not out, Rachel Trenaman 51; Radha Yadav 3-45, Titas Sadhu 2-37) lost to India 'A' 215/7 in 42 overs (Yastika Bhatia 59, Shafali Verma 36; Lucy Hamilton 2-36, Ella Hayward 2-46) by three wickets
Business Recorder
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Former skipper Paine appointed Australia ‘A' coach
SYDNEY: Former captain Tim Paine has been appointed coach of the Australia 'A' team for this season with the country approaching a transition to a new generation of players as a handful of test stalwarts near retirement. Paine has worked in the media along with occasional roles with the Australia women's team and 'A' programme since hanging up his bat in 2023 but will now give up his radio show to concentrate on his new job. 'It's time to spread my wings,' Paine told listeners on SEN radio on Friday. 'I've been working with Australia 'A' as an assistant coach and the opportunity has come up for me to be the head coach. I feel like it's a hard balancing act to pursue a coaching career and talk in the media. 'The Australia 'A' programme is very exciting, there's a lot of young talent to work with. It's something I really enjoy doing. I'm very lucky and I'm really looking forward to the next part of my journey.' Australia could lose as many as half a dozen test regulars to retirement after this year's Ashes series with the likes of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja all in their mid to late 30s. Australia drop struggling Labuschagne for first West Indies Test Cricket Australia said Paine would continue to help out with the women's team as well as with his coaching role at the Adelaide Strikers Big Bash League team. Paine took over as test captain in the wake of the Newlands ball-tampering affair in 2018 and led Australia to the retention of the Ashes in England in 2019, only to resign before the 2021-22 series after a sexting scandal.
India Today
20-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Tim Paine reveals appointment as Australia A coach for Sri Lanka series
Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine confirmed on Friday, June 20, that he has been appointed head coach of the Australia A team. The former wicketkeeper-batter will now focus on developing the next generation of cricketers expected to replace the aging core across who took charge of the national side in the wake of the sandpaper scandal, was credited with steadying the ship during a turbulent phase, paving the way for leaders like Pat Cummins to usher in a new era of previously worked as an assistant coach with Australia A and the national women's team, Paine has also held media roles. However, he revealed that he will now step away from broadcasting to fully commit to his new coaching responsibilities. "It's time to spread my wings. I've been working with Australia A as an assistant coach, and the opportunity has come up for me to be the head coach. I feel like it's a hard balancing act to pursue a coaching career and talk in the media," Paine told SEN radio."The Australia 'A' programme is very exciting, there's a lot of young talent to work with. It's something I really enjoy doing. I'm very lucky and I'm really looking forward to the next part of my journey," he former skipper will continue his role with the women's team and the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash COMING UP IN AUSTRALIAN CRICKET?advertisementWith Paine's appointment for the A side, he will have a big role in how the future of Australian cricket pans out. Questions have already been fired at the current senior team after their loss at the World Test Championship final at Lord' an ageing squad, Australia could soon see the inclusion of more fresh faces as they look to maintain their dominance in the longest selectors have already made bold moves, dropping Marnus Labuschagne and calling up Sean Abbott to replace the injured Steve it remains to be seen whether these new additions will get enough game time to establish themselves in Test cricket. Following their defeat in the World Test Championship final, Australia will begin their new season with a three-match Test tour of the West Indies, starting June Watch
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Former captain Tim Paine appointed Australia 'A' coach
Former captain Tim Paine has been appointed coach of the Australia "A" team for this season with the country approaching a transition to a new generation of players as a handful of Test stalwarts near retirement. Paine has worked in the media along with occasional roles with the Australia women's team and "A" programme since hanging up his bat in 2023 but will now give up his radio show to concentrate on his new job. "It's time to spread my wings," Paine told listeners on SEN radio on Friday. "I've been working with Australia 'A' as an assistant coach and the opportunity has come up for me to be the head coach. I feel like it's a hard balancing act to pursue a coaching career and talk in the media. "The Australia 'A' programme is very exciting, there's a lot of young talent to work with. It's something I really enjoy doing. I'm very lucky and I'm really looking forward to the next part of my journey." Starc, Hazlewood, Lyon, Smith approaching retirement Australia could lose as many as half a dozen Test regulars to retirement after this year's Ashes series with the likes of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja all in their mid to late 30s. Cricket Australia said Paine would continue to help out with the women's team as well as with his coaching role at the Adelaide Strikers Big Bash League team. Paine took over as test captain in the wake of the Newlands ball-tampering affair in 2018 and led Australia to the retention of the Ashes in England in 2019, only to resign before the 2021-22 series after a sexting scandal.
