In Case You Missed It: World Cup action and matches galore
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ESPNcricinfo staff
24-Feb-2020
Pint-sized wonder Poonam Yadav took down Australia in the very first match of the Women's T20 World Cup • Getty Images
It's been a breathless few days of cricket. Last week, New Zealand played India, South Africa went up against Australia, Sri Lanka played against West Indies, Bangladesh faced off in a ongoing Test against Zimbabwe, the PSL kicked off in Pakistan, and the Women's T20 World Cup hit the ground running. It's a lot to catch up on, so here's your cheat sheet.
South Africa bowlers squeeze out Australia despite David Warner knock
Faf du Plessis stepped down as Test and T20I captain last week, just before the series against Australia. South Africa lost the first T20I, but Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje bowled nerveless overs to level the series with a much-needed win in the second one.
Faf du Plessis stepped down as Test and T20I captain last week, just before the series against Australia. South Africa lost the first T20I, but Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje bowled nerveless overs to level the series with a much-needed win in the second one.
Wanindu Hasaranga does the trick as Sri Lanka take see-saw game
Shai Hope hit a century for West Indies, but they were unable to take advantage of his knock, and No. 8 Hasaranga shepherded Sri Lanka to safety with only the tail for company in the first ODI, in Colombo.
Shai Hope hit a century for West Indies, but they were unable to take advantage of his knock, and No. 8 Hasaranga shepherded Sri Lanka to safety with only the tail for company in the first ODI, in Colombo.
FAQs: How will the bidding process work for the next ICC cycle?
The ICC announced a T20 Champions Cup as part of the 2023-31 cycle, upsetting the BCCI, who had raised objections against it. So how many tournaments will the 2023-31 cycle have? Nagraj Gollapudi has the lowdown.
The ICC announced a T20 Champions Cup as part of the 2023-31 cycle, upsetting the BCCI, who had raised objections against it. So how many tournaments will the 2023-31 cycle have? Nagraj Gollapudi has the lowdown.
Mission Jammu-Kashmir - when the 'champions' play, anything can happen
In the midst of political turmoil and a government lockdown, Jammu-Kashmir's Ranji Trophy season appeared doomed. But instead they went on to make it to the quarter-finals. Shashank Kishore follows their story.
In the midst of political turmoil and a government lockdown, Jammu-Kashmir's Ranji Trophy season appeared doomed. But instead they went on to make it to the quarter-finals. Shashank Kishore follows their story.
Naveen-ul-Haq hopes to start a pace-bowling revolution in Afghanistan
Deivarayan Muthu talks to the the young Afghanistan fast bowler who has a busy year ahead of him, with the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup set to have a big impact on his IPL dreams for 2021.
Deivarayan Muthu talks to the the young Afghanistan fast bowler who has a busy year ahead of him, with the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup set to have a big impact on his IPL dreams for 2021.
Hate to Love: Piece of Kane
Everyone wants one. Nishi Narayanan has had it with the swelling ranks of Williamson devotees.
Everyone wants one. Nishi Narayanan has had it with the swelling ranks of Williamson devotees.
Women's T20 World Cup
Women at the G
Crashed minibuses, balls down the drain, lunch with Bradman: Raf Nicholson chronicles the 85 years leading up to #FillTheMCG for the Women's World final
Crashed minibuses, balls down the drain, lunch with Bradman: Raf Nicholson chronicles the 85 years leading up to #FillTheMCG for the Women's World final
Poonam Yadav bewitches Australia to give India opening win
India's pint-sized terror found sank Australia on the opening night of the Women's T20 World Cup as the hosts struggled on a slow, dry surface.
India's pint-sized terror found sank Australia on the opening night of the Women's T20 World Cup as the hosts struggled on a slow, dry surface.
Thailand embrace 'dreams' and destiny
Thailand's bowlers put up a spirited fight in their first-ever World Cup match, but West Indies prevailed. Irrespective of how they do in the tournament, though, their arrival on the world stage is a watershed moment for women's cricket and all 15 players know it.
Thailand's bowlers put up a spirited fight in their first-ever World Cup match, but West Indies prevailed. Irrespective of how they do in the tournament, though, their arrival on the world stage is a watershed moment for women's cricket and all 15 players know it.
Ten rising stars to watch out for
You want to keep your eyes on this group of youngsters with tremendous potential, and a fantastic comeback story.
You want to keep your eyes on this group of youngsters with tremendous potential, and a fantastic comeback story.
'If I can lead from the front, hopefully I can drag others along with me'
Newly minted New Zealand captain Sophie Devine has hit a purple patch right in time to lead New Zealand into the Women's T20 World Cup.
Newly minted New Zealand captain Sophie Devine has hit a purple patch right in time to lead New Zealand into the Women's T20 World Cup.
'In the back of your mind you know what's to come' - Rachael Haynes
Australia's vice captain talks about team culture, bringing in young players, and her own form.
Australia's vice captain talks about team culture, bringing in young players, and her own form.
The flight of Radha Yadav
Annesha Ghosh on how the Indian slow left-armer overcame poverty and lack of opportunity to make it to the top rank of international T20I bowlers.
Annesha Ghosh on how the Indian slow left-armer overcame poverty and lack of opportunity to make it to the top rank of international T20I bowlers.