Annabel Sutherland

Australia has announced its squad for the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, with Sophie Molineux set to captain the side following Alyssa Healy's retirement. Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath will serve as vice-captains. The squad features the inclusion of Lucy Hamilton and the return of Grace Harris and Annabel Sutherland.

The Australian women's cricket team won the toss and opted to field against India in the one-off Day/Night Test on Thursday.

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to field against Australia in the third and final women's T20I here on Sunday.

Young Indian batter Shafali Verma endured an underwhelming Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) debut in her team Sydney Sixers' six-wicket win over Melbourne Stars on the opening day of the competition at the Bellerive Oval on Thursday.

Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland is eager to make her one-day international debut in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.

Alyssa Healy concluded her ODI career with a brilliant century, scoring 158 as Australia posted 409/7. Beth Mooney also contributed an unbeaten 106, leading Australia to a commanding 185-run victory over India in the final ODI. This win secured a 3-0 series sweep for Australia.

Australia's women's cricket team secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over India in the one-off day-night Test. After bowling India out for 149, Australia comfortably chased down the target of 25 runs. The win marked a fitting end to Australian captain Alyssa Healy's Test career.

Australia secured a dominant 60-run victory over New Zealand in the Women's T20 World Cup, powered by Beth Mooney's 40 runs and a strong bowling performance. New Zealand were dismissed for 88, with Megan Schutt taking 3/3. Australia's win puts them atop Group A with two consecutive wins, establishing their strong position in the tournament.

Delhi Capitals defeated Gujarat Giants in a six-wicket victory at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, thanks to strong performances by Marizanne Kapp, Shikha Pandey, and Jess Jonassen. Jonassen's unbeaten 61 and Shafali Verma's 44 ensured DC chased down the modest target of 127 in 15.1 overs.

The ICC awards for 2024 recognize exceptional performances in cricket, featuring categories like Men's and Women's ODI and T20I Cricketer of the Year. Notable nominees include India’s Arshdeep Singh and Smriti Mandhana, along with athletes from Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia, and other countries.

Australia clinched their third straight ICC Women's Championship title, defeating New Zealand by 75 runs in Wellington. Healy and Litchfield's opening partnership, followed by Gardner's explosive 74, propelled Australia to a commanding 290. New Zealand's initial strong chase faltered after Bates and Kerr's dismissals, leading to a 215-run finish.

India's Smriti Mandhana has been nominated for the ICC Women's ODI Cricket of the Year award after an impressive 2024, marked by several centuries. She joins contenders Laura Wolvaardt, Annabel Sutherland, and Chamari Athapaththu. Each player demonstrated outstanding performances throughout the year, contributing significantly to their respective teams' successes.

On February 9, Tendulkar faced Australia's star all-rounder Ellyse Perry and Sutherland in an over during the innings break of the match -- a 10-over-a side charity game organised by Cricket Australia to raise funds for the communities devastated by the bushfire.

Alyssa Healy signed off from international cricket with a memorable victory as Australia women's national cricket team beat India women's national cricket team by 10 wickets in a one-off Test at WACA Ground on Sunday. Annabel Sutherland starred with a century and six wickets as Australia comfortably chased a 25-run target.

Australian cricketer Annabel Sutherland scored the fastest double hundred in women's Test cricket by striking 210 runs off 256 balls in a one-off match against South Africa. Sutherland's extraordinary double century, which took just 248 balls, surpassed the previous record set by Karen Rolton in 2001. Sutherland's aggressive batting style propelled her to rewrite the record books.

India opted to field against Australia in the second women's T20 International on Sunday.

Delhi Capitals secured a two-wicket win against Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League. Chasing 165, Delhi reached the target on the last ball, with Shafali Verma and Niki Prasad making notable contributions. Shikha Pandey led the bowling attack with crucial wickets. Despite Nat Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 80, Mumbai fell short, bowled out for 164.

Sophie Molineux has been appointed the new all-format captain of the Australian women's cricket team, succeeding Alyssa Healy. Molineux will lead the team in their upcoming multi-format home series against India, commencing February 15. Tahlia McGrath and Ash Gardner will serve as vice-captains, supporting Molineux in this new era for the team.

Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur opted to bowl after winning the toss against Australia in their must win fourth women's T20I on Saturday.

Australia women's team captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and opted to field against India in the first T20 International on Friday.

India woman batter Harleen Kaur Deol on Tuesday said she is eager to go all guns blazing for Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League (WPL), starting March 4. Harleen was bought by Gujarat Giants at the base price of Rs 40 lakh.

Harleen Deol's unbeaten 70 and Beth Mooney's 44 led Gujarat Giants to a five-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals, securing their spot in the Women's Premier League Eliminator. Lanning's 92 off 57 balls lifted Delhi to a competitive 177 for five, but Gujarat successfully chased the target with crucial contributions from Ashleigh Gardner and Deandra Dottin.

Richa Ghosh's career-best 96 and Deepti Sharma's 5/38 went in vain as Australia Women clinched a thrilling three-run win to take an unassailable 2-0 lead against India in their three-match ODI series in Mumbai on Saturday.

India suffered a setback in the first ODI against Australia as captain Harmanpreet Kaur injured her knee while batting and did not field, with Smriti Mandhana leading instead. Harmanpreet scored 53, while Mandhana made 58, but India were restricted to 214. Australia chased it easily, winning by six wickets to lead 1-0. Beth Mooney starred with 76 as India now await Harmanpreet’s fitness update.

Rain continued to play spoilsport in the pink ball women's daynight Test between India and Australia in Carrara, robbing the fans of almost a session and a half of play on Day Two on Friday. Rain had severely curtailed proceedings on Day One too.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to bowl in the third women's T20 International against Australia on Wednesday.

Gujarat Giants broke the bank to buy Australia's off-spin all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner for a massive Rs 3.20 crore which became the second costliest buy of the inaugural Women's Premier League auction on Monday.

Jemimah Rodrigues is poised to captain Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026 after Meg Lanning's departure. The team has bolstered its bowling with international and domestic talent. Experts believe the franchise has made smart acquisitions, but their ability to perform in crucial moments remains a key question for the upcoming season.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals aim to strengthen their positions in the WPL 2025 after contrasting initial victories. Bengaluru's comprehensive team performance and Delhi's robust batting order will be key to their success when they clash in Vadodara on Monday.

All-rounder Annabel Sutherland emphasised the team's determination to secure victory in the third ODI against the hosts on Tuesday, aiming for a comprehensive series triumph. The upcoming three-match T20I series is set to commence on January 5 at the DY Patil Stadium. With 42 wins out of 52 ODIs against India, the Australians have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing three-match series. Sutherland highlighted that the high level of competition and exposure in Australia's domestic cricket has played a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition for players into the international circuit.