Tag Archives: Lisa Sthalekar

Lisa Sthalekar: Women cricket’s finest all-rounder

Born on August 13, 1979, Lisa Sthalekar is arguably the greatest all-rounder women’s cricket has seen. An orphan born in Pune and later adopted by an Indian father and an English mother living abroad, Lisa went to become one of the legends of the women’s game. Her mighty influence in the game can easily be foxed by her seemingly grounded persona and shy smile. Aayush Puthran narrates her fascinating life story and what she had to say in one of their encounters.

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10 reasons why one should watch women’s cricket

By Abhishek Mukherjee

Australia lifted the Women’s World Cup Cricket yet again in a tournament that was given a rather step-motherly treatment by the organisers, but won in the end thanks to the quality of cricket played. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at 10 reasons why people should watch women’s cricket a lot more often.

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Glenn McGrath congruatulates Lisa Sthalekar on glorious career

By Indo-Asian News Service

Australian bowling legend Glenn McGrath congratulated compatriot Lisa Sthalekar after she hung up her boots Monday, a day after winning the Women's World Cup.

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Mithali Raj retains No 1 spot; Australia Women top ODI Rankings

By Press Trust of India

Indian Women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj held on to his No 1 spot while world champions Australia became the No 1 ODI team in the latest ICC rankings issued on Monday.

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Proud to end career in India, says Lisa Sthalekar

By Press Trust of India

Australia's Lisa Sthalekar announced her retirement from international cricket after her team won their sixth World Cup title in Mumbai on Monday and said that there could not have been a better place to call it quits than India — the country where she was born.

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ICC Women’s World Cup 2013: We failed to click as a unit in the final, says Merissa Aguilleira

By Press Trust of India

They came in as underdogs, are going out at as World Cup runners-up but West Indies women's cricket team captain Merissa Aguilleira is not exactly elated given the way her side collapsed in the final against Australia at Mumbai.

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Lisa Sthalekar calls it quits after Australia’s sixth World Cup triumph

By Press Trust of India

Lisa Sthalekar, one of the best all rounders that women cricket has seen, today announced her retirement from international cricket, a day after Australia won its sixth World Cup.

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ICC Women’s World Cup 2013 preview: Inspired West Indies set to face five-time champions Australia in final

By Indo-Asian News Service

Five-time champions Australia will face the West Indies in the final of the Women's World Cup at the Cricket Club of India's Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai Sunday.

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Interviews

Sachin Tendulkar is much loved in Australia, says Lisa Sthalekar

By Aayush Puthran

In an exclusive interview with CricketCountry’s Aayush Puthran, Lisa Sthalekar talks about women’s cricket, her Indian connection, the Sachin Tendulkar phenomenon in Australia and lots more.

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ICC Women’s World Cup 2013: Deandra Dottin saves West Indies blushes against Australia

By Press Trust of India

Five-time champions Australia bundled out West Indies for a meagre 164 runs in their concluding Super Six league match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup at the MIG club ground in Bandra.

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ICC Women’s World Cup 2013: Batting needs to improve for top four finish, feels Siriwardene

By Press Trust of India

Disappointed with the performance of her team's batters in crucial games, Sri Lanka skipper Shashikala Siriwardene said on Sunday, that they need to work on their batting if they want to finish among the top sides in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup.

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Mixed bag

Australia all-rounder Lisa Sthalekar talks about her life’s journey

By CricketCountry Staff

A video by Cricket Australia featuring the life of all-rounder Lisa Sthalekar. Born in an orphanage in India, Sthalekar was adopted by Australian citizens and taken Down Under where she rose to become one of the most successful women's cricketers in the country. Sthalekar talks about her experiences as a player and a coach of […]

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Mixed bag

Lisa Sthalekar’s post match interview after win against England in ICC Women’s World Cup 2013

By CricketCountry Staff

A video interview of the Australian cricketer Lisa Sthalekar, who shone with the bat to help her side beat England in a crucial ICC Women's World Cup match at Mumbai. Australia produced a match-winning bowling effort to stun defending champions England with a thrilling two-run victory in their first Super Six match. Chasing Australia's 147, […]

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ICC Women’s World Cup 2013: England skipper blames poor umpiring after loss against Australia

By Press Trust of India

England captain Charlotte Edwards on Friday said it was not some super bowling by Australia but poor shot selection of her teammates which resulted in their narrow two-run defeat while chasing a paltry 148 in a Women cricket World Cup match, in Mumbai.

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ICC Women’s World Cup 2013: Australia prevail in low-scoring thriller against England

By Press Trust of India

Australia produced a match-winning bowling effort to stun defending champions England with a thrilling two-run victory in their first Super Six match of the ICC Women's World Cup at the Brabourne Stadium on Friday.

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AUS 2nd INN
1st Inn 570/9 decl

132/3

39.0 ov

Australia lead by 530 runs

ENG 172
RSA
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IND

Dec 8 2013 13:30 IST

Kingsmead, Durban
AFG
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PAK

Dec 8 2013 21:30 IST

Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah
NZ 2nd INN
1st Inn 609/9 decl

79/4

30.0 ov

Match drawn

WI 213, 507