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Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Sport
- Business Recorder
PCB unveils 'Women's Cricket Calendar' for 2025-26 season
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday unveiled the women's cricket calendar for the 2025-26 season, where women cricketers will not only have the opportunity to play international cricket but will also feature in domestic tournaments. In Pathways Cricket, Pakistan U-19 will tour Bangladesh for a five-match T20 series in December this year. Prior to that, the National Women's U-19 T20 Tournament is scheduled to take place in Karachi from 15th September to 6 October. The top performers of the tournament will be invited to a three-week skills development camp followed by the pre-departure camp for the Bangladesh series. On the international front, to commence the 2025-26 seasons, the Pakistan women's team will travel to Ireland for a three-match T20I series against the hosts in Dublin from 6 to 10 August. Later, Pakistan will host South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore for a three-match ODI series, as part of their preparations for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka and India. The ODIs against South Africa will be played on September 16, 19 and 22, with match timings to be confirmed in due course. Following the series, Pakistan will travel to Sri Lanka to participate in the mega event, where they are set to play their seven league-stage matches from October 2 to 24. Should Pakistan qualify for the semi-final on 29th October and the final on 2nd November, both matches will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. To begin their campaign in the ICC Women's Championship 2025-29, Pakistan will tour South Africa from 7th February to 2nd March 2026. In addition to three ODIs (part of the Championship), Pakistan will also play three T20Is. In April, Pakistan will host Zimbabwe for three ODIs (part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025-29) and three T20Is. The matches are scheduled to take place from 24th April to 11th May, with further details to be provided in due course. Before travelling to England for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, the Pakistan team will participate in a tri-nation T20 tournament in Ireland involving the hosts, Pakistan and the West Indies, providing crucial preparation ahead of the T20 showpiece. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup, scheduled from 12th June to 5th July, will mark the conclusion of the women's international cricket calendar for the 2025-26 seasons. On the domestic front, the National Women's One-Day Tournament will be held in Karachi from 6th to 24th November. The four-team competition will be played on a double league basis, with international players expected to take part in the 15-match event. The National Women's T20 Tournament will also be staged in Karachi, from 24 March to 17 April 2026. The five-team competition will be played on a double league basis, comprising 23 fixtures. In October this year, Inter-University tournament is scheduled to take place with more details on the schedule and venues to be confirmed in due course. Head of Women's Cricket Rafia Haider said, 'The 2025-26 calendars reflect our strategic commitment to providing consistent and meaningful playing opportunities for our women cricketers at all levels. From robust international assignments to competitive domestic tournaments, we are ensuring our players are fully prepared to excel on the world stage. Our Pathways structure continues to evolve with the aim of building a strong future for Pakistan women's cricket. The U-19 T20 tournament, followed by the tour to Bangladesh will offer young players valuable exposure and an opportunity to develop the skills required at the international level. Rafia further said, 'The upcoming season is significant, with major events such as the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and ICC Women's T20 World Cup on the horizon. Our international schedule has been designed to ensure thorough preparation, with quality opposition that will enable the players to perform well and contribute in the team's success. We are also actively engaging in discussions with various departments to introduce a departmental tournament for women's cricket. This initiative will provide additional playing opportunities for our women cricketers.' Women's international calendar 2025-26 seasons: Three T20Is v Ireland, Dublin (6-10 Aug, 2025); Three ODIs v South Africa, Lahore (16-22 Sep, 2025); ICC Women's Cricket World Cup (30 Sep-2 Nov, 2025); Three ODIs & Three T20Is v South Africa, South Africa (7 Feb-2 Mar, 2026); Three ODIs & Three T20Is v Zimbabwe (venue to be confirmed) (24 Apr-11 May, 2026); T20 Tri-series in Ireland involving Pakistan and West Indies (May-June, 2026); and ICC Women's T20 World Cup, England (12 June-5 July, 2026. Domestic calendar: National Women's One-Day Tournament, Karachi (6-24 Nov, 2025); National Women's T20 Tournament, Karachi (24 Mar-17 April, 2026) and HEC Inter-University (Oct 2025). Pathways: Women's U19 T20 Tournament, Karachi (15 Sep-6 Oct, 2025) and Pakistan U19 tour to Bangladesh (Dec, 2025). Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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First Post
6 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
Rising star Ayush Mhatre sets sights on playing for India at Lord's after recent visit: 'I can't wait for the day'
Mhatre is currently captaining the India U-19 team in their tour of England, in which they won the 50-over leg 3-2 and drew the first four-day Youth Test. Mhatre and his teammates took time out of their schedule to attend the third Test between the senior Indian and English teams at Lord's. read more Having toured the iconic Lord's recently, Mumbai and Chennai Super Kings rising star Ayush Mhatre has set his sights on playing for his country at the 'Home of Cricket' down the road. Mhatre, who had a breakthrough season with CSK in the Indian Premier League earlier this year, is captaining the India U-19 team in their ongoing tour of England in which they have played five ODIs and one Test so far and will be flying back home after playing the second Test, which gets underway in Chelmsford from 20 July. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Mhatre and his teammates, including 14-year-old superstar Vaibhav Suryavanshi, had recently attended the third Test between the senior teams of England and India at Lord's, which ended with a thrilling 22-run victory over the Ben Stokes-led hosts on Monday. 'After seeing all of this, I can't wait for the day when I can come here to play and bat. I will never be able to forget this day. It will always be in my mind that I want to play at the Lord's. I even watched the stadium only before on TV,' Mhatre said in a video posted by the BCCI on their website on Thursday. Mhatre cherishes celebrating 18th birthday at Lord's What made his visit to the iconic venue, which used to be the global headquarters for the sport for more than a century, even more special was the fact that he also got to celebrate his 18th birthday here. 'It's a very special day for me that my birthday is celebrated at Lord's and my cake cutting was also done at the venue. There will never be a bigger moment in my life, but this biggest moment feels very special. I feel very motivated and feel like I wanna come here and bat anytime,' he added. India U-19 head coach and former batter Hrishikesh Kanitkar, for one, could relate to the excitement of his squad, having visitors Lord's himself more than three decades ago – also during an U-19 tour. 'It's a very big moment. One is the history of the Lord's and second is there are so many great achievements here by our countrymen. It's a great thing to know the legacy that a place has. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We toured Lord's in 1994 as under-19s as well. So, I could relate to it and what they are feeling. Boards in the dressing rooms where the achievements are written, the fifers and the hundreds and stuff – these things really inspire you,' Kanitkar said. The Mhatre-led India U-19 team had won the 50-over leg of their tour 3-2, in which Suryavanshi finished as the leading run-scorer with 355 runs at an average and strike rate of 174.01. The first four-day Youth Test, on the other hand, ended in a draw despite the visitors collecting a 101-run first innings lead.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Suryavanshi's 52-ball century draws comparisons with greats
Patna: At just 14, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not just flirting with cricketing greatness but demanding a seat at the table. And on Saturday in Worcester, the boy wonder from Samastipur once again lit up the scoreboard and stunned seasoned watchers with a dazzling 52-ball century against England U-19. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His eventual score? A jaw-dropping 143 off 73 deliveries, laced with 13 fours and 10 sixes, a knock that did not just win applause, but set off a fresh wave of awe across the cricketing fraternity. While social media buzzed and group chats overflowed with superlatives, cricket veterans back home tried to wrap their heads around the scale and style of this emerging sensation. "It is Yuvraj Singh all over again. The same audacity, the same clean hitting," said Tarun Kumar, former India U-19 international who played in England back in 1994. "His aggression is his biggest strength. If anyone tries to tame that, they risk damaging his natural flair. He should protect it like gold," Kumar said. Vaibhav's journey so far has been a blur of blistering knocks and broken records. From a 38-ball century for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL against Gujarat Titans, the fastest ever by a 14-year-old, to a stunning 176 off 44 balls in the U-19 Asia Cup final, his bat seems to speak in sixes and centuries. He has also carved out a place in junior cricket history with a triple century – 332 runs – in the U-19 Randhir Verma tournament, a local championship, further underlining his staggering appetite for runs. Saturday's innings in England adds to a growing catalogue of dominance. And with each ferocious shot, the comparisons are growing louder. Sunil Kumar, former captain of Bihar's Ranji side, struck a more measured note. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Aggression at this age is electric, but it must evolve. At the international level, bowlers are smarter, tighter and more punishing. He must learn the art of strike rotation. Singles are as important as boundaries. And fitness will be key if he is to grow into a complete cricketer, especially in fielding, where modern cricket demands a lot," he said. "There is something about him that reminds me of Sachin Tendulkar," said Ram Kumar, former Ranji player and early coach of Tejashwi Prasad Yadav. "The main difference is patience. Sachin had the discipline to bat for long hours. Vaibhav's challenge will be to blend his natural aggression with endurance. Especially if he plays Tests in the future, he will need the temperament to stay at the crease," he added.
India.com
03-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Vaibhav Suryavanshi And India U-19 Team Spotted Watching IND vs ENG Test At Edgbaston
In a heartwarming moment of inspiration and pride, India's rising cricket star Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his U-19 teammates were spotted in the stands at Edgbaston, closely watching India take on England in the second Test. The presence of the young cricketers at the iconic venue drew attention from fans and cameras alike, especially after Suryavanshi's blistering knock just a day earlier. From Field Heroics to the Stands Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14 years old, made headlines recently with his explosive innings in the third Youth ODI against England. He hammered 86 runs off just 31 balls, including a record-breaking 9 sixes, the most by an Indian U-19 player in a Youth ODI innings. His powerful performance helped India secure a win and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Recognizing the importance of exposure to top-level cricket, the BCCI arranged for Suryavanshi and the U-19 squad to attend the Edgbaston Test, giving the boys a chance to observe how seasoned players like Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, and others handle the pressures of the international stage. Learning from the Best Suryavanshi's presence at Edgbaston was more than ceremonial; it was strategic. Coming off a blazing innings and already dubbed a "future star" by Indian fans, the teenager had a front-row seat to Gill's historic double century. Watching his senior counterpart score 269 as captain in English conditions offered a valuable lesson in temperament, shot selection, and building an innings at the highest level. As cameras panned to the stands, viewers saw Suryavanshi attentively observing the game, smiling, clapping, and absorbing every moment with his U19 teammates.
Mint
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Vaibhav Suryavanshi travels almost 90 kms to witness history at Edgbaston as Shubman Gill runs riot against England
Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his India U-19 teammates travelled almost 90 kilometres from Northampton to witness history being created as Shubman Gill became the first Indian captain to score a double hundred on English soil at Edgbaston in the ongoing second Test. Suryavanshi, who gained limelight after his Indian Premier League (IPL) success with Rajasthan Royals, is a part of the Indian U-19 team touring England for a multi-format series. On the second day of the Test match, Suryavanshi and his teammates were caught on camera as Gill plundered 269 runs for his highest ever Test score.
