In today’s UK cricket news, learn more about when do the games start? What are the chances for England? Who should you keep an eye out for? Everything you need to know before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2023. Meanwhile, Joginder Sharma, India’s 2007 T20 World Cup hero, announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on Friday at age 39. Lastly, India is really going to miss Rishabh Pant after a horrific car accident in December last year and is yet to be discharged.
2023 Women’s T20 World Cup Schedule? England’s Odds?
Original Source: Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: When are the games on? What are England’s chances?
Where and when is the Women’s T20 World Cup?
Gqeberha, Cape Town, and Paarl will host the eighth edition of the event from February 10–26. On Friday, hosts South Africa play Sri Lanka on Sky Sports.
Who’s playing?
Tournament favorites and five-time champions Australia joins South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Bangladesh in Group A. Group B includes India, Pakistan, West Indies, and Ireland, as well as England, the 2009 champions.
How’s the format?
The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals. Before the final, Group A winners play Group B runners-up and vice versa.
Who plays for England?
Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Freya Davies, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Nat and Katherine Sciver-Brunt, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Danni Wyatt, and Heather Knight (captain) (Southern Vipers). Issy Wong, Danielle Gibson.
How did England do?
Rained out in the semis. England finished second in their pool after beating Thailand, Pakistan, and West Indies after losing to South Africa in their opening Group B game.
India was their opponent in the last four, however Sydney’s severe weather prevented the teams from playing, and with no reserve day for the semi-finals, India proceeded by winning Group A. Fortunately, the 2023 semi-finals include reserve days.
How will England do in 2023?
There is hope for a second T20 victory after 14 years. England have swept West Indies 8-0 since Jon Lewis took over as head coach in late 2022, winning three ODIs and five T20 internationals.
Except for injured all-rounder Freya Kemp, England are at full strength with Knight returned from hip surgery and Nat Sciver-Brunt back after a mental health hiatus. Alice Capsey is over a fractured collarbone, and 37-year-old Katherine Sciver-Brunt will want to impress in her final big competition.
England can compete with Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt at the top of the order, Sophie Ecclestone, the world’s top left-arm spinner, and Lauren Bell, a developing seamer. However, Australia remains the team to beat.
Which other players should we watch?
Meg Lanning, world No. 1 Tahlia McGrath, and world No. 2 Beth Mooney make up Australia’s formidable batting unit.
After leading India U19 to the World Cup title in January, Shafali Verma was emotional at the presentation.
India’s graceful Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma constitute a strong opening combo, with the latter hoping to add the senior T20 World Cup championship to the U19 crown she captained in late January.
Ireland may need Gaby Lewis to replicate her 2022 form, when she scored four half-centuries and helped the team win its first overseas series against Pakistan in November.
Kim Garth, a former Ireland all-rounder who currently plays for Australia, will try to help Lewis’ team win the tournament.
Ireland women’s T20 international Gaby Lewis Getty Images
Image: Ireland’s T20 World Cup lineup includes Gaby Lewis.
After skipper Dane van Niekerk was ruled unfit, hosts South Africa will rely on Laura Wolvaardt for runs and Nonkululeko Mlaba and Shabnim Ismail for wickets, while spinners Alana King of Australia and Deepti Sharma of India might be a nightmare for opposition batsmen.
When’s the final?
Sunday, February 26 at 1pm in Cape Town will be the title match. Australia has played in all but one of the seven T20 World Cup finals.
2007 World Cup Hero Joginder Sharma Retires
Original Source: Joginder Sharma, India’s 2007 World Cup hero retires from international cricket
Joginder Sharma, 39, retired from all forms of international cricket on Friday. Sharma, now Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Haryana Police, bowled the final over in Johannesburg fifteen summers ago to help India win its first and only T20 World Cup.
“I withdraw from all forms of international cricket today with gratitude and humility. From 2002 until 2017, I was honored to represent India at the highest level of sport “wrote Sharma.
Sharma praised the BCCI, Haryana Cricket Association, Haryana government, and Chennai Super Kings for giving him opportunities throughout the years.
“To all cricket fans who have supported me through international sport’s ups and downs, I will long remember the moments I spent with you all and your support has always been a source of encouragement for me.”
Sharma said he was interested to explore the business side of cricket after retirement.
“I’m delighted to explore new cricket and business prospects, where I’ll continue to play my favorite sport and challenge myself in new ways. I believe this is my next step as a cricketer and look forward to this new chapter in my life.”
The fantasy and Joginder Sharma
After Pakistan were tottering at 77/6 in the final, chasing a very lofty total of 158, Misbah-ul-Haq dragged the game to the final over.
However, against logic and most commentators’ advice, skipper MS Dhoni gave Sharma the final over instead of veteran Harbhajan Singh, who still had an over.
Sharma had to defend 13 runs with Misabh on strike and the ball in his grasp. Sharma reported years after what Dhoni said to him when handing the ball:
“Don’t worry about their runs, focus on your bowling. Don’t overthink if you get hit—focus on the next ball. Be certain of my support regardless of the outcome.”
Read more: What did MS Dhoni say to Joginder Sharma before the T20 World Cup final vs Pakistan? Former pacer reveals
Sharma defended the over and gave Indian fans one of the most memorable montages.
Sharma is one of India’s most well-known cricketers despite making only eight international appearances.
He is one of those cult heroes that live on in legend. Sharma would gladly inherit that.
Ian Chappell: India Will Miss Rishabh Pant
Original Source: India Really Going To Miss Rishabh Pant, Says Ian Chappell
Former captain Ian Chappell believes Rishabh Pant’s presence would have given Australia skipper Pat Cummins sleepless nights, but India would start as firm favourites in the four-match Test series starting in Nagpur on Thursday. After many knee and heel operations, Pant is still hospitalized after a December vehicle accident.
“India will definitely miss Rishabh Pant. Australians will rejoice. Counterattackers keep you alert since they score swiftly and change the game in one session. Pant was one “Star Sports, the Border Gavaskar Trophy Test series broadcaster, interviewed Chappell.
Be proactive against Ashwin.
One of cricket’s most recognized voices, Chappell, believes Ravichandran Ashwin will be the biggest threat, but Australia’s batters must be proactive.
“Why will Ashwin threaten? He’s smart. Ashwin’s always an issue. Let him bowl his way, and you’re in trouble. He will always threaten Australia. Be proactive “Chappell said.
“Think proactive. You’ll fail if you don’t set terms. Get singles and rotate strikes. Ashwin must therefore adapt his tactics against whomever he bowls.”
I want Lyon to beat righties.
Nathan Lyon has 400-plus Test wickets in India, but Chappell wants the wily off-spinner to also avoid right-handers.
Chappell discussed Lyon’s methods.
“Lyon’s on-side right-hander runs are his measure. He bowls too straight if right-handers score many singles, doubles, and fours on one side.
“Lyon could curve the ball away from right-handers. Off-spinners that curve away from right-handers allow batters to hit off-side. When you return it, you can be bowled bat-pad, leg before “added.
“India must avoid Lyon’s dominance. Pat Cummins can change his fast bowlers if Lyon prevails.”
Don’t just play Agar.
Chappell opposes playing Ashton Agar as Australia’s second spinner because he is a good lower-order hitter.
“Australia should avoid left-right combinations. Ashwin and Jadeja are excellent bowlers. 40-average Agar. Since Cameron Green can’t bowl, he may be played for a few runs down the order. That theory is false “Chappell.
“Don’t take Agar unless he’s one of your top two spinners. Bowlers pick wickets. Batter runs.”
Australia should have played Lance Morris before this series.
Chappell distrusts modern cricket team doctors’ conservative assessments.
Chappell wants skipper Pat Cummins to speak to Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc individually about their injury.
“Cummins listens to anybody. Do bowlers want Tests? Doctors are conservative and often say “let this guy rest since this or that can happen.”
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“If I were captain, I’d ask Josh and Mitch “can you go through five days?” We’ll take the best option if they say we can’t. Lance Morris’s fast. Why would they pick him in Nagpur when there was bounce in Adelaide? “concluded.
Summary of Today’s Cricket Sports News
Overall, as the defending champions, Australia are heavy favorites to win their sixth consecutive T20 World Cup in South Africa from February 10th to the 26th, while England will be competing against Ireland in their group.
On the other hand, Indian T20 World Cup hero Joginder Sharma, 39, announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on Friday. Even though he is now a DSP in the Haryana Police Department, Sharma will always be known as the man who bowled the final over in Johannesburg fifteen summers ago, so securing India’s victory and the only T20 World Cup championship in the country’s history.
Finally, even without Rishabh Pant, who former captain Ian Chappell believes would have given Australia skipper Pat Cummins sleepless nights, India will start the four-match Test series, which begins on Thursday in Nagpur, as heavy favorites. Pant was in a terrible vehicle accident in December of last year and is still in the hospital recovering from the numerous operations performed on his knee and heel.