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Dashain is a festival of joy, celebration and family gatherings for Nepalis. For the country’s athletes, however, the festive season is also a busy period, with competitions continuing across several sports.
India batter Punam Raut announced her retirement from international cricket on Thursday (October 15), bringing an end to a career that began in 2009 and included several memorable performances in the Indian jersey. The right-handed batter last represented India in 2021, leaving behind a record of consistent contributions across all three formats.
Pakistan fast bowler Kainat Imtiaz has announced her retirement from international cricket after a 13-year career in which she represented the women’s team at the 2017 World Cup and won two Asian Games gold medals.
Kainat Imtiaz retired after 13-year international cricket career.I, verified by newsroom
Cricket Ireland has named former international Ed Joyce as its new high performance batting coach, with a focus on the the men’s senior squad and male talent pathway.
The Kotambi ground in Vadodara opened in December 2024 and has staged 21 matches above domestic level. Twenty of them were women’s cricket, which makes it unlike any other ground in India.
Cricket Wellington is celebrating 150 years at its famous Basin Reserve ground with an exhibition of past glories and milestones.
India is undoubtedly a powerhouse of cricket in the world. Its impeccable sports infrastructure has played a key role in the country’s cricketing prowess over the last couple of decades.
JSW Sports has entered into an exclusive commercial partnership with Cricket Hong Kong, China (CHKC) for the Hong Kong Sixes, marking its first commercial association with an international sporting intellectual property and signalling a broader push into global sports commercialisation.
Women’s international cricket has produced some of the finest batters in the history of the game, with several stars consistently turning big scores into centuries across formats. From dominant opening batters to prolific run-scorers who have excelled in all three formats, these players have established themselves among the most reliable century-makers in the women’s game.