Netravalkar made an auspicious return to international cricket with two maidens in his first three overs. His discipline allowed Juanoy Drysdale to bowl in an attacking channel at the other end. Drysdale bore fruits for targeting the stumps as he pinned JP Koetze in front for eight.

A new economic report released on Wednesday, 11th September, by the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed that the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the biggest Cricket World Cup ever, generated an incredible total economic impact of USD1.39 billion (INR 11,637 Crores) for the economy of India.

A new economic report released today by the International Cricket Council (ICC) reveals that the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, the biggest Cricket World Cup ever, generated an incredible total economic impact of USD1.39 billion (INR 11,637 Crores) for the economy of India.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announces record prize money of more than £6m for next month's Women's T20 World Cup.

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 in India generated a $1.39 billion economic impact, attracting 1.25 million spectators and creating over 48,000 jobs. International visitors contributed significantly to the economy,

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced record prize money for the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup. Base prize of US$112,500 to be awarded to all ten participating teams, totalling US$1.125 million Teams finishing fifth to eighth will earn US$270,000 each, and teams finishing ninth and 10th will get US$135,000 apiece

The winners of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will receive $2.34 million, more than double the $1 million awarded to Australia for winning the previous edition of the tournament in 2023.

India have always been finishing second best in crunch and big tournaments and the team would be desperate to turn around that statistic.