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Charlotte Edwards becomes head coach of England women's cricket team, first match against West Indies on 21 May
The England Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Tuesday, 1 April 2025 that former England women's cricket team captain Charlotte Edwards has been appointed as the new head coach of the team. Edwards replaced John Lewis, who resigned from his post after England women's team's 16-0 defeat in the Ashes 2024 series. Charlotte Edwards' appointment: New era for women's cricket? Charlotte Edwards has been one of the most iconic players of the England women's cricket team. Edwards, who captained the team that made England victorious in the 2005 Women's World Cup and the 2009 Women's T20 World Cup, has now been given the responsibility of making the England women's team a strong contender again. Her appointment comes at a time when the England women's cricket team has not been able to perform as expected in many major tournaments recently. Her strategic thinking, experience and excellent coaching style can take the team in a new direction. Charlotte Edwards' first reaction On her appointment, Charlotte Edwards said: "It is a proud moment for me to take over the leadership of the England women's cricket team. I have had a wonderful time playing for this team and now I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to take it forward as a coach." She further said: "This team has always been close to my heart. I have full faith in the ability of this team and look forward to contributing to the individual and collective development of the players. Our goal will not only be to win matches, but also to take England women's cricket to new heights." Upcoming challenges and tournaments Under the coaching of Charlotte Edwards, the England women's cricket team will have to face many big tournaments in the coming years. These include: 1. Two home series (in summer) - The England team will have to show excellent performance in their home conditions. 2. ICC Women's World Cup 2025 (in India) - This will be a big event, where England will have to make a strong presence. 3. ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 (in England) - England will have to strengthen their claim to win the title on their home ground. 4. 2028 Los Angeles Olympics - For the first time, women's cricket will be a part of the Olympics, and England will have a great chance to win the gold medal. Charlotte Edwards' coaching career: experience and achievements Charlotte Edwards started her coaching career after retiring from cricket in 2017. Over the years, she has worked with many teams and achieved remarkable success. The main achievements of her coaching career are as follows: 2017-2022: Worked as the assistant coach of Adelaide Strikers for five years. 2020: Became the head coach of Southern Vipers and won the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy title in the same year. 2021 and 2022: Led the Southern Brave team to two consecutive finals in "The Hundred" tournament. 2023 and 2025: Became the head coach of Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League (WPL) and won the title twice in three seasons. 2024: Became the head coach of Hampshire Women's team after the reorganization of England domestic cricket. This coaching journey of Charlotte Edwards shows that she was not only a great player, but she has also proved her ability as a coach. ECB statement: Charlotte Edwards is the most suitable candidate ECB Managing Director Claire Connor said on the appointment of Charlotte Edwards: "When we prepared a list of candidates for this post, Charlotte Edwards was the best choice. She has deep coaching experience, passion and great strategy." He added: "Her record of success as a player and coach is outstanding. We are delighted that Edwards has become the head coach of the England women's cricket team and we look forward to the new era of the team under her leadership." When and where is the first match? Under the coaching of Charlotte Edwards, the England women's team will play their first match against the West Indies in Canterbury on 21 May 2025. This match will be a big opportunity for Edwards, where she will show the first glimpse of her strategy and team management. Conclusion: Will Charlotte Edwards be able to take the England women's team to new heights? Charlotte Edwards becoming the head coach of the England women's team can prove to be a new and exciting chapter for women's cricket. The England team has been struggling with lack of consistency recently, but it can be expected to improve under Edwards' coaching. Will Charlotte Edwards be able to make England women's cricket the strongest team in the world again? It remains to be seen. But one thing is for sure – a new era has begun for the England Women's team. Important Keywords: England Women's Cricket Team, Charlotte Edwards, England Women Cricket Team, Charlotte Edwards, England Women Head Coach, Women's World Cup 2025, Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Los Angeles Olympics 2028, Women's Premier League (WPL), Mumbai Indians Women's Team, England vs West Indies, England Women's Team News, Cricket Live Updates, England Women Cricket News.
By Horror best kahani2 years ago in Gamers
PBKS pose first test for LSG in trickier terrains of Lucknow
When he talked about the IPL's growing imbalance between bat and ball, Shardul Thakur didn't hold back. "All that the bowlers are asking is to prepare the pitch in such a manner that the game hangs in balance, and it should not be just one-sided where batters are coming and smashing us," the all-rounder said ahead of Lucknow Super Giants' first home game this season. "Because all we want is a fair chance and fair opportunity in the game." In that context, he would be pleased to play seven home matches this season at a venue that, across the last two IPL editions, has recorded the lowest first-innings average (165), the lowest run rate (8.17) and the second-lowest runs per wicket (24.53) among all 14 venues. To be fair, Lucknow as a city leaves very little room for complaint, except maybe if you are a batter. What the occasionally difficult and largely inconsistent playing surfaces here have done is prevent the LSG batters from truly imposing themselves on the opposition, despite possessing the skills to do that. Only seven wins in 13 completed home matches points to a lot of room for improvement, something that LSG would be keen to do, especially with five of their next seven matches scheduled in Lucknow. What could make things trickier for LSG besides reading the pitch is the opposition they will face first up. In recent times, the Punjab Kings have done well in most places other than Mohali and Mullanpur, and they come to Lucknow after a big win in Ahmedabad. Shreyas Iyer played a true captain's knock that night, punishing spin and pace while dismissing any notions of a first IPL hundred that might have cost the team. But Iyer's innings, Shashank Singh's whirlwind finish and Vijaykumar Vyshak's match-turning spell of yorkers all feel so distant, with PBKS having a week-long gap since. Fast bowling coach James Hopes felt it gave them time to prepare for a "spin heavy" challenge in Lucknow, but how the long break so early in the season will manifest in the middle is anybody's guess. When: LSG v PBKS, Match 13, on 1 April, 2025, at 7:30 PM local Where: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow What to expect: A red-soil pitch that is not centrally located on the square, so defending the shorter side of the ground will be difficult for the bowlers. That said, this is one of the biggest grounds in India and that should bring some relief to the bowling clan left huffing and puffing in this era of Impact Players. There hasn't been much dew at the ground in the three days leading up to the match, and another such day is likely on the cards. The weather is set to be fair. Head to head: LSG 3 - 1 PBKS. When the teams met in Lucknow last year, also the first home game for LSG, the hosts won by 21 runs, with tearaway quick Mayank Yadav winning the Player of the Match. Team Watch: Lucknow Super Giants Injury and availability concerns:Akash Deep seems to be recovering well from his back injury. A week ago, head coach Justin Langer put his fitness at 90 percent, and on match eve, Shahbaz Ahmad was non-committal on his colleague's fitness. The indications are that we won't be seeing Akash Deep in action against PBKS at least. Tactics & Matchups:Since the last season, Yuzvendra Chahal has had a poor record against left-handers as compared to right-handers, and how he bowls to Nicholas Pooran could be crucial. The vast boundary dimensions will benefit the leg spinner at this venue, where Pooran hasn't exactly enjoyed batting. Over the last couple of seasons, his strike-rate here dips to 128, which is several notches below his overall numbers. Probable XII:Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav Punjab Kings Injury and availability concerns: PBKS have a full squad of players to pick from. Tactics & Matchups:Lockie Ferguson enjoys a favourable matchup against two key LSG batters - Nicholas Pooran (17 ball, 20 runs, 4 dismissals) and Rishabh Pant (36 balls, 37 runs, 3 dismissals) - and could replace Amatullah Omarzai. Probable XII: Prabhsimran Singh (w), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Lockie Ferguson/Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal Did you know? - Only once has a total of 200 been scored in Lucknow across 14 games (by KKR in 2024). - Shashank Singh has the second highest SR, and highest by an Indian batter, in death overs (16-20) in IPL since 2024. Since 2024, nearly 38 percent of Arshdeep Singh's deliveries in the death overs (16-20) have been dot balls. What they said "There is a lot of challenge to contend with, not just for spinners but for all bowlers, especially since the impact player rule has been added. Nowadays, there is no pressure on batters and they have started preparing themselves mentally. For bowlers, if they get a big ground, they can use it and it is expected that bowlers will use Ekana in that way." - Shahbaz Ahmad expects a relatively easier life for bowlers in Lucknow. From a captaincy viewpoint, he keeps everything calm on the field. The bowlers were raving about it after the first game, how clear he is with his communication, how calm he is when the ball is flying around, when the game gets on the line." - James Hopes is in awe of Shreyas the captain, with whom he's worked before at Delhi Capitals.
By Horror best kahani2 years ago in Gamers
Headlines of Australia's exciting domestic season: India's white-ball tour
This year is going to be very special for Australia cricket fans. Cricket Australia (CA) recently announced the schedule of its upcoming domestic season, which includes India's white-ball tour as a major highlight. In this tour, the Indian team will play three ODIs and five T20 matches against Australia. Apart from this, South Africa will also tour Australia, which has made this home season even more exciting. In this article, we will discuss in detail this busy domestic schedule of Australia, the tour of India and South Africa, the major venues and the importance of the matches. Australia's busy domestic cricket season Cricket Australia has taken some important decisions to make its schedule special this time. For the first time, the Australian men's team will play matches in all states and territories in its home season. This will not only promote the game but will also give cricket fans across the country an opportunity to watch live matches. The most special thing about this season is that two big teams like India and South Africa will tour Australia. South Africa will first come to play three T20s and three ODIs, after which the Indian team will reach Australia for the eight-match white-ball series. The fact that this series will serve as an important practice for both teams ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup in 2026 increases the significance of this tour of India. An exciting series between Australia and South Africa returns. There has always been a tough competition between South Africa and Australia. This time too this series is expected to be very exciting. T20 Series: The biggest feature of the T20 series against South Africa is that Darwin will host international cricket after 17 years. The last time an international match was played on this ground was in 2008. 1. 1st T20 – 10 August, Darwin 2. 2nd T20 – 12 August, Darwin 3. 3rd T20 – 16 August, Cairns These matches to be held in Darwin and Cairns will help in making cricket more popular in Australia. ODI SERIES: The ODI series between South Africa and Australia will also be very special, as it will be played in small cities like Cairns and Mackay. 1. 1st ODI – 19 August, Cairns 2. 2nd ODI – 22 August, Mackay 3. 3rd ODI – 24 August, Mackay This series against South Africa will be important for both the teams, as the ODI World Cup 2027 is also not far away. White ball mega-battle on India's Australia tour India's Australia tour will be the biggest attraction of this entire season. The rivalry between India and Australia has always been special for cricket lovers. This time both the teams will play a series of three ODIs and five T20 matches. ODI Series: 1. First ODI – October 19, Perth 2. Second ODI: October 23, Adelaide 3. Third ODI – October 25, Sydney These three ODI matches will be very important for those players who want to cement their place in the ODI format. T20 Series: 1. First T20 – October 29, Canberra 2. Second T20 – October 31, Melbourne 3. Third T20 – November 2, Hobart 4. Fourth T20 – November 6, Gold Coast 5. Brisbane, November 8: Fifth Twenty20 This T20 series will also be special because the T20 World Cup 2026 is not far away now. Why is this tour important? In the world of cricket, India and Australia are considered to be among the greatest rivals. When these two teams face each other, the audience gets to see exciting matches. Some of the key aspects of this tour are as follows: 1. World Cup Preparation: Both India and Australia are preparing their teams keeping in mind the ODI and T20 World Cup. 2. Golden opportunity for young players: This tour will give a great opportunity to the young players to showcase their talent. 3. Testing of team combination: Both teams will try to find their best combination. 4. Home advantage for Australia: Australia is always strong in its home conditions, but the Indian team has also been playing well on Australian pitches. Break and Ashes preparation for Australia After the series against India, Australia players will take a 12-day break and then prepare for the Ashes series starting on November 21. This break will give the Australian players a chance to rest and focus on Test cricket. Conclusion This home season of Australia will be an exciting journey for cricket lovers. The series against South Africa and India will not only entertain the audience, but the players will also get a chance to prove themselves before the big tournament. The India vs Australia series will be especially important for the preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026. At the same time, the matches against South Africa will be very exciting. The eyes of cricket lovers will be on this entire tour, and it will be interesting to see which team wins with its game.
By Horror best kahani2 years ago in Gamers
Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings: Exciting match in Guwahati
Cricket lovers will get to see another exciting match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, when Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face each other. This match will be played on 30 March 2025 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. This clash between the two teams will be special because on the one hand CSK will want to recover from their previous defeat and return to the path of victory, while on the other hand Rajasthan Royals will want to take advantage of their home conditions and register a win. Pitch and weather condition: In recent matches, the spinners have been seen benefiting from Guwahati's pitch. The ball is turning on the pitch and it may be a bit difficult for the batsmen to score runs. Especially in the first innings, spin bowlers can get good support, but in the second innings it may be easier for the set batsman to score runs. If the batsmen play patiently on this pitch, then they can score runs at a good strike rate in the end. Talking about the weather: There will be slight humidity in Guwahati in the evening, which can also help the fast bowlers. There is less chance of dew falling, which will give the spinners of both the teams a chance to perform well in the entire 40 overs. Status of the teams and key players: Rajasthan Royals (RR): Challenges: 1. The team has not been able to perform well in the tournament so far. 2. There has been a lack of stability in the batting order, especially in the middle order. 3. The team will expect better performance from its bowlers, as their bowling looked very weak in the last defeat. Possible strategy: Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal will have to give a good start. Riyan Parag, who knows this ground well, will be expected to play a great innings in the middle order. Jofra Archer and Tushar Deshpande will be responsible for the bowling attack. Spinners Mahesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga will play an important role as the pitch is likely to help them. Probable Playing XI: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal 2. Sanju Samson 3. Riyan Parag (captain) 4. Nitish Rana 5. Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper) 6. Shimron Hetmyer 7. Shubham Dubey 8. The Hasaranga Wanindu 9. Jofra Archer 10. Mahesh Theekshana 11. Tushar Deshpande Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Challenges: 1. The team is having trouble chasing, especially in chasing a target of 175+ scores. 2. There is a need for stability in the top order, so that there is not much pressure on the middle order. Probable strategy: The backbone of the team's batting will be Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dubey. MS Dhoni's experience can prove beneficial for the team. Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin will take charge of the spin attack. Khalil Ahmed and Mathisha Pathirana will be the fast bowlers. Probable playing XI: 1. Rachin Ravindra 2. Tripathi, Rahul 3. Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain) 4. Shivam Dubey 5. Deepak Hooda/Vijay Shankar 6. Sam Curran 7. Ravindra Jadeja 8. MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper) 9. R Ashwin 10. Noor Ahmed 11. Khalil Ahmed Head to head record: If we talk about the matches between the two teams: So far 29 matches have been played, in which CSK has won 16 and RR has won 13 matches. However, since 2020, Rajasthan has had the upper hand, as they have registered a record of 6-2. Who can prove to be the X-factor? For Rajasthan Royals: 1. Riyan Parag – Can take advantage of the home pitch. 2. Jofra Archer – Can trouble CSK batsmen with pace and bounce. 3. Wanindu Hasaranga – Spin bowling can be very effective on this pitch. For Chennai Super Kings: 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad – Being the captain, he will have to take responsibility. 2. Shivam Dubey – His explosive play can change the course of the match. 3. R Ashwin – He can prove to be effective against Sanju Samson. What do the statistics and predictions say? RR have a poor record in Guwahati – they have won just 1 out of 5 matches here in the last three seasons. CSK's bowling is strong, but the batting looks a bit weak. If the pitch remains slow, CSK will benefit, but if the wicket is better for batting, then RR will have the upper hand. Possible Result: If Rajasthan's batting clicks and they score 170+, then they can win the match. But if the match hinges on CSK's bowling, then Chennai will get a chance to win. Conclusion: This match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025 is expected to be very exciting. The spin-friendly pitch of Guwahati will be beneficial for the bowling unit of both the teams. CSK will attempt to overcome their weakness in chasing, while RR will attempt to end their home-field losing streak. Cricket lovers will be waiting for this high-voltage match.
By Horror best kahani2 years ago in Gamers
Decision on Indian cricket team's central contract deferred: BCCI high-level meeting did not take place
The high-level meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which was widely reported in the media, did not take place on Saturday. This clearly indicates that the Indian men's cricket team's central contract has been postponed and that a final decision has not been made yet. A key source informed Cricbuzz that "all decisions have been deferred." Prospects and reality of the meeting According to reports, the meeting was to be held in Guwahati on Saturday, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI secretary Devjit Saikia likely to attend. However, based on information from various sources, there was no meeting scheduled for this day. The selection committee has not yet formally discussed the grades of the players, but there are indications that the BCCI wants to take a final decision on it as soon as possible. Along with this, there may also be a discussion about the tenure of the coaching staff of the Indian team. Recently announced annual player contracts Interestingly, the annual player contract for 2024–2025 was recently announced by the BCCI. However, there is still a possibility of changes in the central contract of some players. Head coach Gautam Gambhir, who was recently on a foreign trip, returned to India on Friday but was in Delhi on Saturday. At the same time, there is no concrete information about Ajit Agarkar's visit to Guwahati, although selectors are making trips to Assam to watch IPL matches. On March 26, Guwahati hosted a match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, and on Sunday, it will host another Chennai Super Kings match. Coaching staff review The performance of the coaching staff of the Indian cricket team was also to be reviewed in this BCCI meeting. According to sources, special attention will be given to the roles of two key coaching staff members. Status of contracts of Shreyas Iyer and Ravichandran Ashwin It is believed that Shreyas Iyer, who was dropped from the central contract last year due to not participating in domestic cricket, will return to this list again this time. On the other hand, the Grade A contract will not include the veteran offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who has retired from international cricket. Apart from this, spinner Varun Chakraborty, who has recently played a big role for the Indian cricket team, is also likely to be included in the central contract. According to BCCI rules, "Players who play at least 3 Tests, 8 ODIs or 10 T20 Internationals in a stipulated period are automatically included in Grade C." Chakraborty has played 4 ODIs and 12 T20 Internationals in the last 12 months, making him eligible for this category. Changes are possible in Grade C, but other grades remain stable. Apart from these major changes, most of the changes in the central contract are likely to happen in Grade C. 15 players participated in Grade C last year. At the same time, there were a total of 30 players in the entire contract, including 4 players in A+ grade, 6 players in A grade, and 5 players in B grade. What will be the next step of BCCI? After the postponement of this meeting of BCCI, now the question arises what will be the next step. Since the Indian cricket team has to play many important tournaments, the BCCI would like to finalize the central contract soon. In addition, significant decisions can be made regarding the coaching staff's tenure and role. Conclusion There is still doubt about the central contract of the Indian cricket team. However, there are indications that a final decision will be taken on this soon. The return of Shreyas Iyer, the exit of Ravichandran Ashwin and the inclusion of Varun Chakraborty in Grade C are among the possible changes. Now it will be interesting to see when the BCCI holds this important meeting and what new decisions are taken for the future of Indian cricket.
By Horror best kahani2 years ago in Gamers
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