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NDTV
7 days ago
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- NDTV
Watch: Father vs Son Face-Off Viral As Afghanistan Legend Slammed For 1st Ball Six By His Own Son
It is rare that a father and a son get to play with or against each other in the world of cricket. However, for legendary Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, that dream has come true at the age of 40. Nabi faced off against his son Hassan Eisakhil in a match in the Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL), Afghanistan's premier T20 cricket tournament. However, Nabi was shown exactly what the young generation is capable of as his son slammed him for a first-ball six, en route to a crisp half-century. Playing for Mis Ainak Region against Amo Region, Nabi came in to bowl the ninth over of the Amo innings. On strike was his son, Hassan Eisakhil, who is 18 years old. What happened next was truly unprecedented. Eisakhil smashed his father for a towering six on the very first ball of his spell, clobbering the ball over mid-wicket. Watch: Mohammad Nabi slammed for 6 by his son Hassan Eisakhil IT'S FATHER VS SON!! - Hassan Eisakhil welcomed his father Mohammad Nabi with a big six in SCL. — ACB Xtra (@acb_190) July 22, 2025 Although Eisakhil appeared to say something to Nabi, it does not seem like any smiles were shared at that moment between father and son. Eisakhil went on to be the top-runscorer for his side, slamming 52 off 36 balls, laced with five boundaries and two sixes. Amo Region managed a total of 162 batting first. Nabi, on the other hand, did not bowl any more overs, conceding 12 runs in his only one. Nabi later came out to bat and hit a six as Mis Ainak Region chased down the target with three overs to spare. The International Cricket Council has pledged more support to Afghanistan's displaced women's cricketers to get back to playing. Most were forced into exile when the Taliban regained power in 2021 and then effectively outlawed women from playing sport. Many fled to Australia and held a match -- without their official crest -- in Melbourne earlier this year. The ICC's annual conference in Singapore at the weekend heard that progress had been made on the governing body's Afghanistan women's cricket initiative. "The programme aims to deliver structured support," the ICC said in a statement late Sunday. It includes "domestic playing opportunities, and engagement at key ICC global events, including the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England," the statement continued, without giving details. But reports said it will enable Afghanistan players the chance to speak to fellow international cricketers and attend workshops conducted by coaches at the global showpieces. The initiative is a collaborative effort by the cricket boards of India, England, India and Australia under the supervision of ICC deputy chair Imran Khwaja.
Indian Express
15-07-2025
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- Indian Express
Women's ODI World Cup 2025 warm up matches: Check out Team India's schedule
The ICC on Tuesday revealed the dates of the Women's ODI World Cup warm up matches with India taking on England and New Zealand. Pakistan, meanwhile, will play their warm up as well as World Cup matches in Sri Lanka as agreed mutually by the BCCI and Pakistan Cricket Board. The tournament proper will begin on September 30 and end on November 2 and will be jointly organized by India and Sri Lanka. Coming to the warm-up games, India will take on England in the first warmup game on September 25 at BCCI's Centre of Excellence ground and then lock horns with New Zealand at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on September 27, three days before the start of the tournament at the same venue on September 30. Pakistan will play their warmup games in Colombo on September 25 and 28 at the Colombo Cricket Club against Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka 'A' teams respectively. Schedule announced for nine warm-up matches across four venues ahead of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 🏆 — ICC (@ICC) July 15, 2025 'In all, nine day-night matches will be played from 25-28 September at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 ground (both Bengaluru), R Premadasa Stadium and Colombo Cricket Club (both Colombo),' ICC said in a release on Tuesday. Eight teams are competing in the round-robin warmups with matches across four venues in Bengaluru and Colombo. Defending champions Australia, the only team not playing on the opening day of the warmups, start with a match against arch-foes England at the BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 ground on September 27. The 50-over World Cup, which is returning to the sub-continent after 12 years, will be played from September 30 to November 2 at five venues — M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru), ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam) and R Premdasa Stadium (Colombo). September 25: Bengaluru India vs England at BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 ground; South Africa vs New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Colombo Sri Lanka vs Pakistan at Colombo Cricket Club; Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 'A' at R Premadasa Stadium. September 27: Bengaluru Australia vs England at BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 ground India vs New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Colombo Sri Lanka versus Bangladesh at Colombo Cricket Club. Sept 28: Bengaluru South Africa vs India 'A' at BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 ground. Colombo Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 'A' at Colombo Cricket Club. (With agency inputs)
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Business Standard
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
ICC Women's World Cup 2025 warm-up matches full schedule, time & streaming
The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 is fast approaching, as all the participating teams gear up to secure the ultimate prize in women's cricket. But before the start of the league stage of the tournament on September 30, the ICC has released the schedule for the nine warm-up matches to be played between September 25 and September 28. Since the 2025 Women's World Cup is hosted by both India and Sri Lanka, the warm-up matches will also be played in both countries at the same time. The warm-up matches will begin with four fixtures on the opening day. Hosts India will take on England—the 2017 finalists—at the BCCI Centre of Excellence 1, while South Africa face New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka meet arch-rivals Pakistan at the Colombo Cricket Club, and Bangladesh will play against a Sri Lanka 'A' side at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Defending champions Australia will not feature on the first day but will begin their campaign with a high-voltage warm-up against England on September 27 at the same BCCI facility. Two more matches are scheduled on that day, followed by the final round of warm-up games on September 28. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium – Bengaluru BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 Ground – Bengaluru Venues in Sri Lanka: R. Premadasa Stadium – Colombo Colombo Cricket Club Ground – Colombo ICC Women's World Cup 2025 warm-up matches: Full schedule Date City Fixture Venue Time 25 Sept Bengaluru India vs England BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 Ground 3:30 PM IST 25 Sept Bengaluru South Africa vs New Zealand M. Chinnaswamy Stadium 3:30 PM IST 25 Sept Colombo Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Colombo Cricket Club 3:30 PM IST 25 Sept Colombo Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 'A' R. Premadasa Stadium 3:30 PM IST 27 Sept Bengaluru Australia vs England BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 Ground 3:30 PM IST 27 Sept Bengaluru India vs New Zealand M. Chinnaswamy Stadium 3:30 PM IST 27 Sept Colombo Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Colombo Cricket Club 3:30 PM IST 28 Sept Bengaluru South Africa vs India 'A' BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 Ground 3:30 PM IST 28 Sept Colombo Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 'A' Colombo Cricket Club 3:30 PM IST ICC Women's World Cup 2025 warm-up matches: Live streaming and telecast details When will the warm-up matches for ICC Women's World Cup 2025 begin? The warm-up matches for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 will begin on September 25. Who will play in the first warm-up match of ICC Women's World Cup 2025? Hosts India will take on England in the first warm-up match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 on September 25. Where to watch the live telecast of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 warm-up matches in India? The live telecast of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 warm-up matches will be on Star Sports Network in India. Where to watch the live streaming of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 warm-up matches in India? The live streaming of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 warm-up matches will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
Int'l Cricket Council
15-07-2025
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- Int'l Cricket Council
Warm-up schedule out for ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, 2025
The warm-up fixtures will take place between 25-28 September in the lead-up to the main tournament, which runs from 30 September - 2 November. All eight teams that have qualified for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 will take part in the practice matches. Each team is scheduled to play two warm-up games, with the exception of Australia, who will feature in just one. Four venues have been designated for the warm-up matches – the Centre of Excellence Ground and M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, along with the R. Premadasa Stadium and Colombo Cricket Club Ground in Colombo. India 'A' and Sri Lanka 'A' will also feature in the warm-up fixtures, with India 'A' scheduled to play one match and Sri Lanka 'A' set to play two. The warm-up fixtures kick off on September 25, with 2017 Finalists India and England facing off while South Africa take on New Zealand in Bengaluru. At the same time in Colombo, Sri Lanka will play Pakistan, while Bangladesh go up against Sri Lanka 'A'. The next round of warm-up games is set for September 27, with Australia facing England in their only fixture. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh, and India will play New Zealand. The Women's Cricket World Cup is back in India | WWC25 The Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 will be played in India later this year. The final round of warm-up fixtures will be held on September 28, with South Africa facing India 'A' and Pakistan taking on Sri Lanka 'A'. 25 September: India v England, BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 Ground, Bengaluru, 3 PM 25 September: South Africa v New Zealand, M. Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru, 3 PM 25 September: Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Colombo Cricket Club, Colombo, 3 PM 25 September: Bangladesh v Sri Lanka 'A', Colombo, 3 PM 27 September: Australia v England, BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 Ground, Bengaluru, 3 PM 27 September: India v New Zealand, M. Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru, 3 PM 27 September: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, Colombo Cricket Club, Colombo, 3 PM 28 September: South Africa v India 'A', BCCI Centre of Excellence 1 Ground, Bengaluru, 3 PM 28 September: Pakistan v Sri Lanka 'A', Colombo Cricket Club, Colombo, 3 PM ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, 2025NewsWomen's News
Int'l Cricket Council
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Zimbabwe to make historic debut in ICC Women's Championship
Zimbabwe women's cricket team is gearing up for an iconic moment early next year, as they are set to make their debut in the ICC Women's Championship. Their first assignment will be a white-ball tour of New Zealand in March 2026. This landmark series will feature three One-Day Internationals, all scheduled to be played at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin, and will officially kick off their campaign in the 2025-2029 cycle of the ICC Women's Championship. Before the ODI series kicks off, the two teams will face each other in a three-match T20I series, which will be hosted at Seddon Park in Hamilton, providing crucial preparation for the visitors. It's a historic moment for Zimbabwe, who have been inducted into the competition for the first time following its expansion from 10 to 11 teams in November 2024. The tournament serves as the primary qualification pathway to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2029. 'It is a proud and exciting moment for us as Zimbabwe Women prepare to compete at the highest level of the global game,' Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Givemore Makoni said while sharing his view about the team's achievement. 'This is not only a testament to how far our women's cricket has come, but also a strong endorsement of our vision and investment in developing the women's game." 'Being part of such a prestigious competition provides our players with a platform to grow, compete and ultimately qualify for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup,' he added. 'The exposure to top-level cricket, including this inaugural tour to New Zealand, will accelerate our progress and strengthen our global competitiveness.' The Women's Cricket World Cup is back in India | WWC25 The Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 will be played in India later this year. Zimbabwe will also take on Ireland next month in a series that consists of three T20 Internationals in Dublin from 20 July, followed by two One-Day Internationals in Belfast on 26 and 28 July.'This tour presents us with an excellent opportunity to challenge ourselves against quality opposition in tough conditions,' Head Coach Walter Chawaguta said. 'Ireland will provide just the right platform to sharpen our skills, build momentum and solidify our combinations.' 1st T20I - 25 February, 2026, Hamilton 2nd T20I - 25 February, 2026, Hamilton 3rd T20I - 25 February, 2026, Hamilton 1st ODI - 5 March, 2026, Dunedin 2nd ODI - 8 March, 2026, Dunedin 3rd ODI - 11 March, 2026, Dunedin NewsICC Women's ChampionshipZimbabwe Women
