India sweep T20I series
India beat New Zealand by 73 runs to clean sweep the three-match series. Chasing 185, New Zealand were bowled out for 111. Barring Martin Guptill, who scored 51 in 36 balls, none of the batters could manage anything substantial. Axar Patel claimed three wickets and Harshal Patel two.
India got off a fiery start, thanks to a 69-run stand between Rohit Sharma (56 in 31 balls) and Ishan Kishan (29). Harshal (18) and Deepak Chahar (21) chipped in with valuable contributions to propel India to 184/7.
ICC appoint Geoff Allardice as CEO
International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Geoff Allardice as the CEO. Allardice had been serving in the same capacity on an interim basis for eight months, and had served as General Manager of the ICC.
'I am delighted that Geoff has agreed to take the role of ICC CEO on a permanent basis. He has shown tremendous leadership during an extremely challenging period culminating in the successful delivery of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021,' ICC chair Greg Barclay said.
Sri Lanka finish Day 1 on 267/3
Sri Lanka finished Day 1 on 267/3, courtesy Dimuth Karunaratne's 132 and half-centuries from Pathum Nissanka (56) and Dhananjaya de Silva (56 not out). Karunaratne and Nissanka added 139 for the opening stand before Nissanka fell to Shannon Gabriel. Both Oshada Fernando (3) and Angelo Matthews (3) got out cheaply, to Roston Chase.
West Indian debutant Jeremy Solozano was struck on the head when he copped a blow on the helmet while fielding at short leg. He was rushed to the hospital, and is under observation. The scan revealed 'no structural damage'.
Villani's century drives Stars to thumping victory
Half-centuries from Katie Mack (89) and Madeline Penna (56) went in vain as Melbourne Stars chased down 176 in 19.3 overs. Elyse Villani notched a century in 65 balls to take them across the target. With one needed to win, she struck a six to move from 94 to 100. She was ably assisted by Meg Lanning, who scored 52 off 39, while Annabel Sutherland got 27 in 13 balls.