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We warned her multiple times: Deepti Sharma on Charlotte Dean's dismissal

It was a plan, but one that was developed only after numerous warnings to Dean, according to Deepti

MCC says run-out decision in India vs England women's match 'properly' made

The MCC, the guardians of the laws of cricket, on Sunday stamped its seal of approval on all-rounder Deepti Sharma's run out of Charlotte Dean at the non-striker's end which saw India win the third women's ODI against England here. India managed to pull off a win as Charlotte Dean (47), the last England batter, was adjudged run out in controversial fashion, for backing up. Dean was out of her ground and Deepti simply held the ball to remove the bails, leaving the English team flabbergasted. Though Deepti's act was perfectly legal, it still divided opinions with some England players expressing their annoyance. But the MCC on Sunday said there was nothing wrong in it. "Whilst yesterday was indeed an unusual end to an exciting match, it was properly officiated and should not be considered as anything more," the MCC said in a statement. "MCC's message to non-strikers continues to be to remain in their ground until they have seen the ball leave the bowler's hand. Then dismissals, such

Indian women's team records first ever series sweep on England soil

India beat England by 16 runs in the third and final women's ODI to sweep series 3-0 for the first time here on Saturday. Sent in to bat, India were all out for a paltry 169 but that proved enough in the end. India kept losing wickets at regular intervals to be bundled out in 45.4 overs at Lord's in veteran seamer Jhulan Goswami's farewell game. All-rounder Deepti Sharma top-scored for the visitors with an unbeaten 68 off 106 balls, while opener Smriti Mandhana was the second highest scorer, making exactly 50 runs in 79 deliveries. Among England bowlers, medium pacer Kate Cross returned with excellent figures of 4/26, while there were two wickets apiece for Freya Kemp and Sophie Ecclestone. Chasing the small target, England suffered a top-order batting collapse to be all out for 153 in 43.3 overs. Charlie Dean top-scored with 47, while captain Amy Jones contributed 28. For India, the retiring Goswami took two wickets while Renuka Singh and Rajeshwari Gayakwad got four and two, ..

Harmanpreet, Renuka power India to 88-run win over England in 2nd ODI

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur's unbeaten hundred and brilliant spell from pacer Renuka Singh helped an all-round India defeat England by 88 runs in the second ODI at Canterbury to clinch the series

India concede series after losing 3rd T20I vs England by 7 wickets

Indian bowlers put up a valiant effort with a below par total to defend before rookie Alice Capsey held her nerves to guide England to a seven-wicket win in the third women's T20 International and also clinch the series 2-1. India put up an inept batting performance, scoring only 122 for eight, courtesy wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh's 22-ball 33 and all rounder Pooja Vastrakar's unbeaten 19 off 11 deliveries. Indian batter were unable to navigate through the England spin bowling as the trio of Sophie Ecclestone (3/25), Sarah Glenn (2/11) and Bryony Smith accounted for six wickets. England scored the runs in 18.2 overs, courtesy opener Sophia Dunkley's 49 off 44 and 18-year-old Caspey's unbeaten 38-run knock that took the hosts over the line and seal the three-match series 2-1. "I think we were 20 runs short. Credit to our bowlers for keeping us in the game," India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said after the game. "We just need to stick to our strengths. One needs to have a decent total in

'BCCI spends Rs 3.5 cr on Team India's travel to Caribbean from England'

After a near-perfect tour of England, the Indian cricket team flew out to the Caribbean for the white ball series and the BCCI spent around Rs 3.5 crore on their travel.

Kohli lauds Team India's brilliant chase post series win against England

Former India skipper Virat Kohli lauded the team's efforts following Rishabh Pant's masterclass and Hardik Pandya's all-round show which powered the tourists to a 2-1 series win

Focused on one ball at a time while batting: Pant on match-winning ton

Following his match-winning knock against England in the final ODI, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant said that he was focusing on one ball at a time while batting

Cricket fraternity praises Pant for his match-winning knock against England

Following wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's match-winning knock, many Indian cricketers took to social media to heap praises on the heroics of the star batter in Manchester

Pant's innings was very crucial for us, says Pandya after India win series

Following India's five wickets win over England in the series decider clash on Sunday, all-rounder Hardik Pandya said Rishabh Pant's innings was very important for the Men in Blue

ENG vs IND 3rd ODI Highlights: Pant-Pandya special wins series for India

England vs India 3rd ODI Highlights: Thanks to a brilliant maiden ODI ton by Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya's all-round show of four wickets and 71 runs, India beat England by 5 wickets to win series

Deciding ODI vs India ideal preparation for T20 World Cup: England's Topley

England's bowler Reece Topley, who rattled India with a six-wicket haul in the second ODI, has his eyes firmly set on the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia later this year, saying it's his "end goal"

Time away from cricket was worthwhile: Reece Topley after taking 6/24

Time away from cricket owing to recurrent injuries was made "worthwhile" by his incredible effort in England's 100-run drubbing of India in the second ODI, said left-arm pacer Reece Topley.

Why Rohit Sharma is backing Virat Kohli amid growing talk over lean patch?

The lean patch of talismanic India batter Virat Kohli has been the subject of a burning debate. With every low score off Kohli's bat, the decibel levels of discussion over his poor form increase

ENG vs IND 3rd ODI: Predicted playing 11, toss timing and latest team news

England vs India 3rd ODI: Get the latest playing11 predictions, toss updates, and team news from the third and final ODI of the three-match series between India and England at Old Trafford, Manchester

ENG vs IND 3rd ODI: Pitch Report, Weather Update of Old Trafford Manchester

England vs India 3rd ODI pitch report: The pitch at Old Trafford has been high-scoring in ODIs of late and for this game too, it would remain on the same line. It would have some help for the spinners

ENG vs IND 3rd ODI preview: Old Trafford awaits crackerjack finale to tour

India vs England 3rd ODI Preview: First two matches finished one-sided. The first went to India by 10 wickets and the other to England by 100 runs. Decider at Old Trafford promises to be a thriller

Vaughan applauds Babar Azam for his support to embattled Virat Kohli

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has applauded Babar Azam's support to embattled India cricketer Virat Kohli, saying what the 27-year-old Pakistan skipper had done is a "class act".

This too shall pass. Stay strong: Babar Azam's message to Virat Kohli

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has come out in support of Virat Kohli, whose lean patch with the bat has extended for more than two years, saying this phase too shall pass and he will come out stronger

Kohli does not need reassurance, says Rohit after defeat against England

India captain Rohit Sharma backed Virat Kohli, who is currently struggling with bad form, saying he is such a great batsman so he does not need reassurance