Jemimah lights up The Hundred with unbeaten 92 off 43 balls

LEEDS: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues roared back to form with a superb unbeaten 92 off 43 balls to power Northern Superchargers to a six-wicket victory over Welsh Fire in the fourth match of ‘The Hundred’ here on Saturday.

Rodrigues hit an astounding 17 boundaries and a six as Superchargers chased down a target of 131 in 85 balls after ‘Fire’ posted 131 for 8 in 100 balls at the Headingley.

The innings gains more significance as Superchargers were reduced to 19 for four after 18 balls but Rodrigues’ swift counter-attack changed the course of the match in a flash.

Rodrigues had a lean patch through the home series against South Africa and the recently concluded limited overs matches in England as she was dropped from the playing XI during both series.

Fittingly, she got the ‘Player of the Match’ award.

Varun Chakravarthy set for T20I debut

COLOMBO: Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy could well be in line for international debut as a formidable India, with a galaxy of powerhouse

IPL performers, start as overwhelming favourites against Sri Lanka in the opening T20 International here on Sunday.

Dhawan backs Yadav to shine across formats

COLOMBO: Shikhar Dhawan said Suryakumar Yadav will be a good fit in Test cricket after his one-day exploits helped the team win in Sri Lanka. “Surya is batting well and he has such a vast experience. if he gets a chance and selectors think he can play in the Test team and surely he is a very smart and technical batsman. I am sure he will do very well in any format,” said Dhawan on Saturday.