Former Australia captain Meg Lanning’s winning mentality and unwavering optimism have been instrumental in leading the Delhi Capitals to their third consecutive Women’s Premier League (WPL) final, India batter Jemimah Rodrigues said.

Fiji Women secured their first win against France, defeating them by 56 runs in the Pacific-France T20i Women’s Cricket Championship in New Caledonia.

Vanuatu Women defeated Fiji Women by 38 runs today in their second match in the Pacific-France T20i Women’s Cricket Championship in New Caledonia.

Samoa Women defeated Fiji Women by 41 runs today in their first match in the Pacific-France T20i Women’s Cricket Championship in New Caledonia.

The prime minister of Vanuatu has ordered the cancellation of a passport issued by the island nation to fugitive Indian businessman Lalit Modi, who is wanted by Delhi in a corruption case.

India captain Rohit Sharma has no plans to quit the 50-overs format anytime soon, the opener said after guiding the team to the Champions Trophy title in Dubai.

India are heavy favourites to claim a record third Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday but Rohit Sharma’s men face a New Zealand side with plenty of firepower in the first major white-ball final between the teams in a quarter of a century.

Jos Buttler is determined to recover his form with the bat and help England win more World Cups after stepping down as limited-overs captain, director of men’s cricket Rob Key said.

New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday to secure their place in Sunday’s final against India.

India reached the final of the Champions Trophy beating Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday.

Blessed with a venue advantage and with a depleted Australia at their disposal, India will be gunning for revenge when the familiar foes clash in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday.

Three games, three comprehensive wins.