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Syrian security forces kill former govt militant in clashes in capital: watchdog
Damascus, Feb 25: Syrian security forces killed Fawzi Layla, a former pro-Assad militant, and arrested several of his associates following overnight clashes in the capital Damascus, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Tuesday.
Beth Mooney claims Women's Player of the Month honour for January
Dubai, Feb 11: Australia opener Beth Mooney has been named the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for January 2025 for her dominant performance during the multi-format Ashes series against England.
Bangladesh begins Operation Devil Hunt amid tensions
Dhaka, February 8: Law enforcement forces in Bangladesh on Saturday launched "Operation Devil Hunt" after clashes between local people and anti-Sheikh Hasina students' groups.
Sam Konstas aims to become all-format player, recalls impersonating English icons
New Delhi, February 8: Australia's young prodigy Sam Konstas has set a long-term goal of becoming an all-format player after being overlooked for two Tests against Sri Lanka in the sub-continent.
Sutherland calls for more women's games at big stadiums
New Delhi, Feb 4: Fresh off winning the Belinda Clark Award, Annabel Sutherland has advocated for more women's matches at major stadiums, citing the record-breaking attendance at the recent Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as proof that the all-conquering Australian team deserves to play on the biggest stages.
England CEO Connor admits team was outplayed in 16-0 Ashes drubbing
New Delhi, Feb 2: Following their latest setback against Australia's 16-0, Ashes defeat, Clare Connor, managing director of England women's cricket and deputy CEO of the English Cricket Board (ECB), acknowledged the scale of the challenge ahead, admitting that England were “outplayed in every facet of the game.”
Alana, Ash help Australia thrash England; sweep Women's Ashes series 16-0
Melbourne, Feb 1: It has been a summer of cricket to remember for Australia Women as they whitewashed their biggest rivals England Women 16-0 in the 2024-25 Ashes series. The hosts sealed the trophy with a massive victory by an innings & 122 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Alana King was named player of the series having taken 23 wickets, nine in the Test match, at an average of 11.17 to equal Ash Garnder's record, when she picked 23 wickets in the 2023 Ashes series.
Women's Ashes: Tons from Sutherland, Mooney; King's 9-wicket haul guide Australia to victory over England by innings and 122 runs
Melbourne, February 1: Centuries from Annabel Sutherland and Beth Mooney in the first innings and Alana King's exceptional bowling performance across both innings stormed Australia to victory over England by an innings and 122 runs in the one-off Test match of the Women's Ashes 2025 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Women's Ashes: Mooney makes history at MCG, becomes first women's Australian player with tons in all formats
Melbourne, February 1: Australian wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney made history on Saturday, slamming her maiden Test century and becoming the first-ever women's player from her country to have centuries across all formats.
Sutherland scripts history with MCG century as Australia dominate England
Melbourne, Jan 31: Annabel Sutherland etched her name into history on day two of the Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), becoming the first woman to score a Test century at the iconic venue. The young all-rounder played a masterful knock of 163 off 258 balls, guiding Australia to a commanding 422-5 at stumps, with a lead of 252 runs.
Alana King channels Shane Warne's legacy in MCG masterclass
Melbourne, January 31: Reflecting on her dominant leg-spin performance in Test whites at the MCG, Alana King hoped that somewhere, the late Shane Warne had been watching and enjoying the spectacle.
Women's Ashes: Alana King's four-fer restrict England to 170
Melbourne, January 30: Spinner Alana King, and seamers Kim Gart and Darcie Brown displayed good performance as Australia restricted England to 170 runs on the first day of the only Test match in Women's Ashes 2025 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday.
Christina Matthews inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame ahead of Women's Ashes Test
Melbourne, January 30: Christina Matthews, the former Australia wicketkeeper, vice-captain, and long-time cricket administrator, has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. She received her award just before the opening day of the historic women's Ashes Test at the MCG.
Still wants more...: Molineux hails Perry as veteran copes with lean run in women's Ashes
Melbourne, January 29: Ahead of the one-off women's Ashes pink-ball Test against England on Thursday, Australian bowling all-rounder Sophie Molineux hailed veteran teammate Ellyse Perry for her hunger, saying that despite her 17 years in international cricket, the 34-year-old "still wants more".
Next four days is a chance for us....: England skipper Knight ahead of one-off Ashes Test
Melbourne, January 29: Ahead of the one-off women's Ashes Test against Australia, England skipper Heather Knight said that the team is disappointed their shambolic results so far and views the Test as an opportunity to showcase what they are as a team and people, ESPNCricinfo reported.
England's Kate Cross to miss one-off Women's Ashes Test against Australia at MCG
Melbourne, January 29: England will miss the services of right-arm seamer Kate Cross or the one-off Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), while two important Australian players make comeback in the squad in order to seek a series whitewash, as per the ICC official website.
Women's Ashes: Aussie skipper Healy says she is 'good to go' for MCG Test, England's Kate Cross ruled out
Melbourne, Jan 29: Alyssa Healy has said that she is "good to go" for the historic day-night Ashes Test at the MCG, starting from Thursday, with Australia's XI yet to be confirmed on the eve of the match.
Beth Mooney stays on top of T20I list as Aussie stars shine in latest ICC Rankings
New Delhi, January 28: Australian wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney increased her lead at the top of ICC Women's T20I Rankings among batters following a brilliant outing in the women's Ashes series against England.
Australia delay selection call to check Healy's fitness for Ashes Test
Melbourne, Jan 28: Australia are sweating on captain Alyssa Healy's availability for the historic day-night Women's Ashes Test against England starting at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Thursday. Healy completed a full training session two days out despite battling a stress injury in her foot that saw her miss the entire T20I series while wearing a moon boot.
Pink-ball Test against England a chance to just show off our skills: Beth Mooney
New Delhi, Jan 26: Australia batter Beth Mooney said the pink-ball Test in women's Ashes, set to be played at the MCG, is a good chance for the hosts' to show off their skills. Beth made an unbeaten 94 off 63 balls as Australia made a clean sweep in T20I leg of the multi-format series against England, after producing a similar result in ODIs.
Mooney, Wareham's onslaught fuel Australia's whiteball washout of England in Ashes
Adelaide, Jan 25: Australian opener Beth Mooney outscored the entire England lineup as Australia-W defeated England-W by 72-runs in another dominating performance in the Ashes series
Discipline, not fitness, behind England women's Ashes struggles, says head coach Lewis
Adelaide, Jan 24: England Women's head coach Jon Lewis has dismissed claims that fitness issues are to blame for his team's underwhelming performance in the Women's Ashes, pointing instead to Australia's superior discipline and skill level in critical moments.
Women's Ashes: Knight's cameo goes in vain as England falls 6 runs short against Australia
Canberra, January 23: A fine half-century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge and a blistering cameo from skipper Heather Knight went in vain as England suffered a heartbreaking six-run loss in a rain-affected second T20I of the three-match series in the women's Ashes at Canberra on Thursday.
Women's Ashes: Australia announce 13-player squad for one-off Test, provide injury update on Healy, Gardner
Canberra, January 23: Australia named a strong 13-member Test squad for the Test in the ongoing Women's Ashes series against England while providing an update on the fitness of key players.
I've been hit pretty hard, had few tough days, says Hartley on cold shoulder from England
New Delhi, Jan 23: Former England women's left-arm spinner Alex Hartley said she had pretty few tough days and has been "hit pretty hard" by reactions after saying she was given the "cold shoulder" treatment by some of her former England teammates during the Women's Ashes.
Alyssa Healy included as batter only in Australia's Ashes Test squad
Melbourne, Jan 23: Australia have named captain Alyssa Healy as a batter only in the day-night Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting January 30. The squad features the same 13 players that took part in the opening three ODIs, with Queenslander Georgia Voll a chance to make her Test debut.
'Are you improving under Knight and Jon Lewis?' asks Hussain after England lose Women's Ashes
New Delhi, Jan 22: Following England losing the Women’s Ashes, former men’s captain Nasser Hussain has raised the question if the side has been making any improvement under skipper Heather Knight and head coach Jon Lewis.
Australia's Ash Gardner secures top spot in ICC's latest women's all-rounder rankings
Dubai, January 21: Following her top performance in the ongoing Women's Ashes, Australia's Ash Gardner secured the top spot in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) latest Women's All-Rounder Rankings.
Australia retain women's Ashes with 57-run win in T20I against England
Sydney, January 20: Strong performances from Beth Mooney and Georgia Wareham helped Australia deliver a massive blow to England as they retained the women's Ashes with a 57-run win in the first T20I of the multi-format series on Tuesday.
Australia captain Alyssa Healy in doubt for rest of Women's Ashes amid foot injury
Sydney, January 20: Australia captain Alyssa Healy's availability in the rest of the Women's Ashes 2025 is in doubt after the 34-year-old developed "mid-foot soreness", as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
Healy in doubt for remainder of Ashes after foot injury rules her out of first T20I
New Delhi, Jan 20: Australia captain Alyssa Healy is in doubt for the remainder of the multi-format Women's Ashes series after a mid-foot soreness ruled her out of the first T20I against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Having a change of format will be really good for us, says Heather Knight
New Delhi, Jan 18: England captain Heather Knight believes having a change from ODIs to T20Is should help them bounce back in the women’s Ashes after being thrashed 3-0 in the 50-over leg of the multi-format series.
Gardner's masterclass helps Australia clean sweep women's Ashes ODI leg against England
Hobart, January 17: A masterclass century from all-rounder Ash Gardner helped Australia clean sweep the women's Ashes ODI leg following a 86-run win in the third and final ODI at Hobart on Friday, ICC Cricket reported.
Aus want to put together a complete game in final ODI vs England: Perry
New Delhi, Jan 15: Veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry said the Australian team is eager to put together a complete performance with the bat ahead of their third and final women's Ashes ODI against England, happening in Hobart on Friday.
Putting in an effort to defend that was a confidence boost: Lauren Bell on England's fight against Australia
Sydney, January 13: England are aiming for a fresh start in Melbourne after suffering a 0-3 defeat to Australia in the first Ashes ODI in Sydney on Sunday.
Australia pacer Jhye Richardson decides to undergo another shoulder surgery
Perth, January 12: Australian quick Jhye Richardson has opted to undergo shoulder surgery, which will bring an end to his season, leaving him in a race against time to be fit for the Ashes.
Alyssa Healy returns for Australia ahead of ODI series against England Women
Melbourne, January 11: Wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy rejoined the national team as Australia prepares themselves to face England for the first ODI of the Women's Ashes in Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Australia going to be really tough for us to beat in ODIs, says Knight
Sydney, Jan 11: Ahead of the first ODI against Australia, England captain Heather Knight said it will be "really tough" to beat the world champions in the 50-over format.
Simplicity often breeds greatness...: Chappell makes bold Brook-Sachin comparison
Melbourne, January 11: Former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell heaped praises on young England batter Harry Brook, comparing his performances and approach to legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
Greg Chappell lauds England's young team to dominate Australia in Ashes
New Delhi, Jan 11: Former Australia cricketer Greg Chappell, delved into England’s meteoric rise under the transformative leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, contrasting it with the stagnation and structural challenges facing Australian cricket ahead of next Ashes series.