Tendulkar`s advice helped me before World Cup final, says Jemimah Rod…

Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues has revealed that a phone call from cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar allowed her to refocus after feeling completely overwhelmed by her match-winning performance in the women`s ODI World Cup semifinal against Australia last year.

Rodrigues played a brilliant innings, remaining unbeaten on 127 to guide India past the dominant Australian side on their way to a historic maiden world title in Navi Mumbai. She said that Tendulkar`s timely guidance was instrumental in keeping her eyes on the ultimate prize. orlando-books.blog

"Sachin sir called, my coach Prashant Shetty. He asked him to tell me that he understood the past couple of days had been a lot for me, the big knock against Australia in the semifinal, the joy of beating them," Rodrigues told JioHotstar.

"But he reminded me that the job was not over yet. We still had a final to win. He said, `try to put that aside and start from zero`. That message really helped me reset my mind. I understood that what you did before does not win you the next game. You must treat every match as a new start. That advice from a legend gave me so much clarity before the final," she added.

Shefali credits her father for World Cup final heroics

During the final match against South Africa, a dominant all-round performance by Shafali Verma (87 runs and 2/36) proved to be the turning point for Team India. The Indian opener shared that an encouraging conversation with her father provided the perfect motivation right before the game.

"We had two off days before the final. My dad sent me a voice note. He said, `Just work hard. Give your best on the field, and it has to be in writing that Shafali Verma helped India win the World Cup," Shafali said.

"That voice note gave me (some) extra fire. I knew I had to perform not just for myself, but for him and for the team. It pushed me to give everything I had on the field," she added.

The reigning ODI world champions are currently preparing ahead of their highly anticipated T20 World Cup opener against rivals Pakistan in Birmingham this Sunday.

(With PTI inputs)

BAN vs AUS 2026 2nd ODI Live: Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s Bangladesh cricket team will look to create history in Mirpur on Thursday with a first-ever ODI series win over reigning world champions Australia as they face off in second game at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday. Bangladesh stunned Josh Inglis-led Australia by 86 runs (DLS method) in the first ODI – their first win in the format against the Aussies after 31 years.

Batting first in the first ODI, the home team posted an impressive 284 for 8 with Mossadek Hossain smashing an unbeaten 86 off 70 balls with 3 sixes and 7 fours. Najmul Hossain Shanto (67) and Tanzid Hasan (54) also came up with impressive fifties although Australian pacer Nathan Ellis returned impressive figures of 3/38.

In reply, Australia were never in the hunt, chasing 285 to win. Already missing stalwarts like Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh, Australia were restricted to only 191 for 9 with Cameron Green scoring 52 in 66 balls and Alex Carey notching up 47 in 52 balls. Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana was the pick of their bowlers, snaring 4/41.

In the second game of the series, Australian already have their backs to the wall after Inglis won the toss and elected to bat first. The Aussies lost their first three wickets for 0 runs on the board with Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly and Matt Renshaw all dismissed for ducks.

Bangladesh will be hoping to create history by winning this match and claiming the first-ever ODI series win against Australia.

The Fizz Strikes Again! Mustafizur Rahman gets Matt Renshaw, Litton Das takes a sharp catch pic.twitter.com/DRvqeZSv8M

— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) June 11, 2026

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When is Bangladesh vs Australia 2026 2nd ODI match going to take place?

The Bangladesh vs Australia 2026 2nd ODI match will take place on Thursday, June 11.

Where is Bangladesh vs Australia 2026 2nd ODI match going to take place?

The Bangladesh vs Australia 2026 2nd ODI match will be held at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur.

What time will Bangladesh vs Australia 2026 2nd ODI match start?

The Bangladesh vs Australia 2026 1st ODI match will begin at 1030am IST. The toss for the match will be held at 10am.

Where can I watch Bangladesh vs Australia 2026 2nd ODI match on TV in India?

The Bangladesh vs Australia 2026 2nd ODI match will not be available LIVE on TV in India.

How can I watch Bangladesh vs Australia 2026 2nd ODI match in India?

The Bangladesh vs Australia 2026 2nd ODI match will be available for livestreaming on the FanCode website and app in India.

Bangladesh vs Australia 2026 2nd ODI match Playing 11

Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana

Australia: Matt Short, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (c & wk), Matt Renshaw, Alex Cary, Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Riley Meredith

Indian cricket finds itself at the centre of several major developments ahead of a busy international season. While Rohit Sharma has resumed training and appears on course for the Afghanistan ODI series, Hardik Pandya has suffered yet another injury setback and will miss the assignment. Manav Suthar earned a County Championship stint after a dream Test debut. Elsewhere, Sri Lanka have confirmed venues for their upcoming Test series against India. Beyond Indian cricket, England will be led by Joe Root against New Zealand after Ben Stokes was sidelined amid an ongoing ECB investigation.

No Hardik Pandya in IND vs AFG ODIs

Hardik Pandya’s return to international cricket has been delayed yet again after the all-rounder suffered a mild leg sprain while completing his rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Although he had recently received fitness clearance and was set to make his ODI comeback against Afghanistan, the fresh injury has ruled him out of the three-match series. The setback is not considered serious, but medical staff have advised him to avoid strain for the next few weeks. India will now need a replacement, while Pandya targets a return for the England series in July. Read more here.

Rohit Sharma is back

Rohit Sharma has begun preparations for the Afghanistan ODI series and looked fit during India’s optional training session in Mohali after recently completing fitness tests at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence. The veteran opener started cautiously in the nets and was troubled early by India’s young pacers but gradually found his rhythm during an extended batting session. He later spent time against the spinners and also participated in fielding drills, showing no visible signs of discomfort from his recent hamstring issue. While Rohit returned to action, several players involved in the Afghanistan Test, including Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, skipped the optional session. Read more here.

Pakistan at Asian Games

Pakistan have named Sahibzada Farhan as captain for the Asian Games 2026, continuing their recent trend of leadership changes in white-ball cricket. The 15-member squad features several fresh faces, including uncapped players Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat and Saad Masood, while Abdul Samad has been appointed vice-captain. Notably, senior stars Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan and Naseem Shah have all been left out. The move signals Pakistan’s focus on youth and experimentation, especially after their disappointing Super 8 exit at the T20 World Cup 2026 earlier this year. Read more here.

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Manav Suthar joins County

Fresh from a dream Test debut against Afghanistan, Manav Suthar is set for his first taste of English conditions after signing with Warwickshire for two County Championship matches. The left-arm spinner, who claimed seven wickets on debut, will feature against Yorkshire and Somerset before returning to India commitments. The stint offers Suthar a valuable opportunity to develop his game overseas ahead of India’s Sri Lanka tour later this year, where he is expected to be in contention. Meanwhile, fellow Indian pacer Jaydev Unadkat has rejoined Sussex, continuing a successful county stint that has already yielded 42 wickets in 10 matches. Read more here.

IND vs SL Tests are confirmed!

India’s long-awaited return to Test cricket in Sri Lanka is set to begin in Galle, with the two-match series expected to start on August 15 and conclude in Colombo on August 27. The tour marks India’s first Test series in Sri Lanka since 2017 and a step in their World Test Championship campaign after a lengthy gap from WTC cricket. With only a handful of current players having Test experience in Sri Lankan conditions, the series will present a massive challenge for Shubman Gill’s evolving side. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s request for additional T20Is remains unresolved due to a packed international calendar and logistical constraints. Read more here.

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Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of India’s ODI series against Afghanistan after suffering a quadricep strain during training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Scans confirmed a sprain requiring at least two weeks of recovery. He will continue rehabilitation at the CoE, with a possible return before the England ODI series. Selectors will also review Virat Kohli’s fitness ahead of squad selection.

For years, Richa Ghosh has been viewed as India’s designated finisher. The batter who walks in during the final five overs and clears the ropes from ball one. It is a role she has performed admirably and one that has earned her a reputation as one of the cleanest strikers in women’s cricket.

But what if India are leaving runs on the table by using her solely as a finisher?

A closer look at Richa’s numbers in 2026 suggests exactly that.

India’s final warm-up game against England in Cardiff provided another reminder of a trend that has repeatedly appeared in Richa Ghosh’s numbers this year. Chasing 172, India were in trouble when Richa walked in with work still to do. She responded with a counter-attacking innings that almost dragged India across the line before England eventually held on for a five-run win. It was a reminder of something that has repeatedly appeared in the numbers this year: give Richa time and she becomes exponentially more dangerous.

At first glance, her aggregate numbers since the WPL may not appear extraordinary. After scoring 189 runs in nine WPL innings at an average of 31.5 and a strike rate of 151.2, she managed 37 runs in the Australia series, 85 against South Africa and only 18 against England. Yet the strike rate has remained largely healthy. The issue is not scoring speed. The issue is opportunity.

The over-by-over data is revealing.

When Richa has come to the crease in the first 10 overs of an innings this year, she has scored 254 runs in six innings at an average of 42.33 and a strike rate of 158.75.

When she has come out to bat in the last 10 overs, she has managed only 129 runs in 15 innings at an average of 16.12 and a strike rate of 129.

That is not a marginal difference. It is a dramatic one.

The traditional argument for holding Richa back is that her power is best utilised at the death. The numbers, however, suggest that she is not a batter who is instantly destructive from ball one. Instead, she appears to be a batter who becomes increasingly destructive the longer she stays at the crease.

The ball-by-ball data reinforces the point.

When she has played 10 deliveries or less in an innings this year, Richa has scored 90 runs from 14 innings at an average of 10 and a strike rate of 123.29.

When Richa has played between balls 11 and 20, her average jumps to 52.50 and her strike rate climbs to 143.84.

Once she faces more than 20 deliveries, the transformation is remarkable. Her average rises to 67.33 and her strike rate surges to 177.19.

Very few players in world cricket show such a pronounced upward curve.

What these numbers suggest is that Richa needs a brief period to assess conditions, understand the pace of the surface and gauge the bowlers. Once she does that, she becomes exceptionally difficult to contain. Rather than diminishing her scoring rate, additional time at the crease actually increases it.

This is particularly relevant in England.

Many of the surfaces India have encountered in recent weeks have not been flat batting tracks. Several have been slower, with cutters and pace-off deliveries proving effective. On such wickets, asking a batter to arrive with 10 balls remaining and immediately attack from the outset is a high-risk proposition.

Richa’s game appears better suited to entering slightly earlier, perhaps around the 8th or 9th over, allowing her to settle before launching her assault.

The evidence is already there. Both of her fifties this year came when she arrived at the crease within the first 10 overs to build an innings before accelerating.

That does not mean India should move her into the top three. It does, however, raise an important tactical question. If an early wicket falls, or if the scoring rate drops during the middle overs, should India be prepared to promote Richa ahead of schedule?

Based on the available data, the answer appears to be yes.

The modern T20 game often celebrates players who can strike from the first ball they face. Richa is undoubtedly capable of doing that. But her numbers suggest her greatest value may lie elsewhere.

She is not merely a finisher.

She is a match-winner who becomes more dangerous with every ball she faces. India would do well to remember that as they begin their World Cup campaign against Pakistan on the 14th of June in Edgbaston.

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