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3 days ago
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- Business Recorder
ACC postpones 2025 Women's Emerging Asia Cup
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has indefinitely postponed the Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2025, which was set to begin on June 6 in Sri Lanka. The decision was taken following a request from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva, who cited adverse weather conditions and a growing outbreak of the chikungunya virus as key concerns. In a press release issued on Sunday, the ACC stated that the tournament was being delayed following consultations held in response to Silva's letter addressed to ACC President Mohsin Naqvi. 'The decision to postpone the tournament comes after consultations were held on a letter received from Mr. Shammi Silva… citing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka and health concerns owing to the spread of chikungunya disease in the region,' the statement read. ACC Emerging Women's T20 Asia Cup: Fatima Sana to lead Pakistan The council assured participating teams, fans, and stakeholders that new dates for the tournament would be announced soon and thanked them for their understanding and patience. ACC President Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed the council's commitment to the development of women's cricket across Asia. 'The ACC is fully committed to providing platforms for young women cricketers to grow and compete,' Naqvi said, adding that efforts were already underway to reschedule the tournament at the earliest. Meanwhile, speculation about India's possible withdrawal from future ACC events due to political tensions has been rejected by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). 'There has been no discussion or decision to withdraw from any ACC event,' BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia told Indian media. 'Our current focus remains on the IPL and the upcoming England series for both the men's and women's teams.'
Hindustan Times
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
IND W vs SL W Live Score, Final: Harmanpreet Kaur and Co look to stamp their authority over the hosts
IND W vs SL W Live Score, Final: Follow Latest Updates IND W vs SL W Live Score, Final: Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. will look to produce another fine performance to clinch the Tri Series against the hosts in Colombo. The two teams have faced each other twice in the series before and shared a win each, as the final will start with 50-50 odds in both teams' favour. Sri Lanka will have the home team advantage, and they will look to cash in on it to bounce back after losing their last match in the series against South Africa. They failed to execute their plans right in their last match, but they know how to beat this Indian team in a big pressure match and need to take inspiration from last year's T20 Asia Cup final to repeat the outcome. ...Read More Sri Lanka will be counting on star batter Harshitha Samarawickrama to maintain her strong form against India. Her knock of 53 was instrumental in securing a league-stage victory for the hosts. With two half-centuries and a total of 177 runs in four matches, the left-hander has been Sri Lanka's standout performer in the series. Meanwhile, captain and key all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu has had a quieter tournament, scoring 88 runs and taking five wickets in four games. Her impact in the final could prove decisive to the outcome. Meanwhile, the Indian batters have also been in terrific form this season, with Jemimah Rodrigues being the standout performer. The right-handed batter has scored 201 runs at an average of 67, including a magnificent century against South Africa. Others like Pratika Rawal (164), Smriti Mandhana (148) and Deepti Sharma (126) have proved to be vital cogs with timely contributions. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur hasn't been able to fire with a big score so far, but she has got some starts, and she will be looking to convert them into a substantial score. She has hit 41 not out, 30 and 28 in the last three matches, indicating a big knock could be around the corner. Sneh Rana has emerged as the standout bowler of the Tri-Nation series, claiming 11 wickets, including a remarkable five-wicket haul against South Africa. It is expected to be a turning track and Rana will look to spin his web once again. Follow all the updates here: May 11, 2025 6:58 AM IST IND W vs SL W Live Score, Final: Hello and welcome to our live blog of Tri Series final between India women and Sri Lanka Women from Colombo.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Women's ODI Tri-Series: India aim to put best foot forward in high-stakes final against Sri Lanka
Colombo: India will be determined to put their best foot forward in all departments when they meet host Sri Lanka in the Women's ODI Tri-Series final, to be held at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. For Sunday's final, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced fans will be able to watch the final in the stadium for free. It was against Sri Lanka in the league stage that India suffered their lone defeat of the tri-series and Sunday's clash gives them a chance to turn the tables on the Chamari Athapaththu-led side, as well as stand up to the pressure of playing a final – something which also aids them in their preparation for this year's ODI World Cup. From an Indian batting perspective, Jemimah Rodrigues has been their best batter with 201 runs at an average of 67 – including a fantastic 123 against South Africa after coming out to bat at number five. Deepti Sharma, Pratika Rawal and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana have been other batting contributors, but it would be great for India if skipper Harmanpreet Kaur converts a start into a big score. In terms of bowling, off-spin all-rounder Sneh Rana has been on a stellar run on return to international cricket – picking 11 wickets at an average of 15.63, including a five-wicket haul against South Africa. But to win a high-stakes final, India would need a collective bowling effort to upstage Sri Lanka's batters. On the other hand, Sri Lanka have shown that they are no pushovers, especially after beating India in the group stage. Apart from skipper Chamari, Harshitha Samawickrama shapes up as a pivotal batting figure – making a match-winning 53 in the tri-series league stage win over India and hitting a fine 69 not out against the same opposition to win the Women's T20 Asia Cup final in Dambulla last year. With the ball, young spinner Dewmi Vihanga has been impressive for Sri Lanka – taking nine wickets at an average of 15.33. How she and Malki Madara shape up to counter the challenge from the formidable Indian batters will make for a fascinating match-up in the grand finale of the tri-series. When: Sunday, May 11 at 10am IST Where: R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium Where to watch: Live telecast on Fancode (TV and digital) Squads India: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh(w), Amanjot Kaur, Shree Charani, Sneh Rana, Shuchi Upadhyay, Kranti Goud, Yastika Bhatia, Tejal Hasabnis, and Arundhati Reddy Sri Lanka: Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Nilakshi de Silva, Manudi Nanayakkara, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Inoka Ranaweera, Hansima Karunaratne, Achini Kulasuriya, Kavisha Dilhari, Rashmika Sewwandi, and Piumi Badalge
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
IPL 2025 suspension costs BCCI nearly INR 125 crore per game as Indo-Pak tensions shake cricket's richest league
It might appear puerile, even insensitive, to discuss financial ramifications in these challenging times when the country's armed forces are waging a splendid battle against enemy forces to keep our borders safe and our existence secure. But it is also a reality that can't be overlooked. It isn't just the principal stakeholders – team owners and players, the host broadcasters, sponsors of various ilk – who will take a massive hit. Also affected are less acknowledged parts of the IPL ecosystem, among them vendors inside and outside the various stadia, those selling merchandise, cab and three-wheeler operators who are massively in demand on match-nights, even restaurants and watering holes where footfalls abound in the city where a game is staged. For now, Season 18 of the IPL has been suspended for a week. At some point in the next seven days, the tournament's governing council will, in consultation and confabulation with numerous other deeply involved parties, decide the future course of action. Less than a fourth of the tournament – 16 matches, including the four playoff ties – has been kept in abeyance. The developments of the week to come will determine when, or whether, and where these games will be held. No one in their sane mind will question the wisdom of suspending the league, given what is unfolding at our borders with Pakistan. That being said, it is learnt that every cancelled match comes at a hefty cost, literally. The loss stemming from every non-match is estimated to be between ₹100 and ₹125 crore and even after insurance steps in, that loss translates to half that amount when broadcast, sponsorship and other match-related incomes are taken into consideration. The IPL governing council, a powerful functional arm of the BCCI, has informed the franchises to be in a state of readiness for an early resumption of the tournament, though that could just be erring on the side of caution. Overseas players and members of the support staff, several of whom travelled to India with their families, were the most anxious once Operation Sindoor was launched. They have all since left for home but, given their trust in the Indian board and in their judgement/wisdom, a majority (if not all) will return – national commitments permitting – if the tournament were to resume in, say ten days' time. If, however, the postponement is protracted, the first available window for the remaining matches to be staged is August-September. That will mean a rejig of India's limited-overs tour of Bangladesh as well as a disruption of the T20 Asia Cup which, in any case, is in a limbo, given that the prospect of an India-Pakistan cricket match in the near future is practically non-existent. If, for reasons beyond control, the tournament has to be scrapped from this point onwards, the host broadcasters stand to surrender an estimated third of the ₹5,500-crore advertisement revenue they would have pencilled in. All the ten franchises will be affected to some degree or the other, but those that are more heavily reliant on revenue from the IPL central pool – which includes broadcast and sponsorship rights – will feel the pinch a lot more than the others. Then, there is also the matter of gate collections. While the four playoff matches are the property of the IPL/BCCI, the gate revenues from the seven 'home' league ties belong to the franchise based in that city. Royal Challengers Bengaluru had two matches still to play at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where tickets are dearer than at almost every other IPL venue. The break in action will therefore impact not just the momentum they have gathered on the field of play (eight wins in 11 matches, including two on the bounce at home after losing the first three) but also from a financial standpoint which, at the risk of repetition, simply can't be wished away. The players themselves will remain largely unaffected, but even if they were to take a hit, it is unlikely that, given the circumstances, they will complain too much. Paradoxically, those who have attracted lower bids perhaps stand to lose more, but then again, that is a small price to pay when one takes the larger picture into account. That line of argument may not necessarily appeal to those who park themselves outside stadiums on match days with franchise 'merchandise' (not many of them genuine, authorised or official) for sale, or those who have dished out good money to secure rights to catering and other services at grounds during play. Or to the cabbies and the tuk-tuk drivers. But they will understand that these are extraordinary times and that while their losses are their own, they don't match the sacrifices of the brave men and women who are putting their lives on the line for our sakes.
ARN News Center
02-05-2025
- Sport
- ARN News Center
Bangladesh to play two T20Is against UAE in Sharjah
Bangladesh men's cricket team will play two T20Is against the UAE national team in Sharjah in May. This will be Bangladesh's second T20I series against the UAE in the last three years. The two teams played in a two-match series in Dubai in September 2022. The matches will unfold at Sharjah cricket stadium on May 17 and 19 from 7:00pm (UAE time). CEO Emirates Cricket Board Subhan Ahmad said the opportunity will deeply benefit the UAE national team. "The two-match Bangladesh series will provide an ideal preparation opportunity for UAE ahead of this year's ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup and we thank Bangladesh Cricket Board for their support for UAE Cricket." He added that the "Emirates Cricket Board is always keen on providing opportunities to the UAE's national side against quality opponents". Over the last three years, the UAE has hosted New Zealand, West Indies and Afghanistan, he noted.
