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roseromeroredranger · 10 months ago

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Shattered Bonds - 2

the aftermath of the World Cup loss, the burden weighed heavily on both Ishan and Surya, casting a shadow over their spirits. As they ventured into the T20 series in Australia, the echoes of defeat lingered, visible in the tired lines etched on Ishan's face and the dark circles under his eyes.

Surya, ever perceptive, couldn't ignore the change in Ishan. Concern etched on his face, he gently approached Ishan, "Ishu, you seem tired. Everything alright?" His voice held a genuine warmth, a reflection of the camaraderie they shared.

Ishan, caught off guard, hesitated for a moment. The truth of the World Cup loss weighed heavily on him, but he couldn't bring himself to burden Surya with the depths of his emotions. With a forced smile, he replied, "Just a bit exhausted, Surya bhau It's nothing, don't worry."Surya wasn't convinced. The bond between them was stronger than a mere teammate relationship. He knew when something wasn't right with Ishan, especially now that the sunshine smile he was accustomed to had dimmed.

Determined to lift the heavy cloud hanging over Ishan, Surya decided to play along with his teammate's charade. "Alright, if you say so," he conceded, allowing Ishan to retreat into his façade.

As Ishan attempted to lighten the mood with pranks and jokes, it became apparent that his efforts were a mere echo of the vibrant energy he once exuded. The laughter lacked its usual resonance, and the sparkle in his eyes seemed dulled.

Surya observed the shift keenly. His heart ached to see Ishan masking his pain with humor. The camaraderie, once an effortless dance of banter and laughter, now felt like a fragile performance to shield the wounds that ran deep.

In a quiet moment, away from the prying eyes of the world, Surya caught Ishan off guard. "Ishu," he began softly, "you don't have to pretend with me. I can see it's more than just exhaustion. Talk to me, mera bacha."

Ishan's forced smile faltered, and for a brief moment, the walls he had erected crumbled. In that vulnerable instance, Surya saw the pain etched in Ishan's eyes. The World Cup loss had left scars that ran deeper than the surface, wounds that couldn't be healed by mere laughter and pranks.As the T20 series unfolded, Surya became not just Ishan's teammate but a pillar of support, navigating the complex dance of healing and acceptance. The journey to mend Ishan's sunshine smile was a gradual one, marked by shared silences and unspoken understanding, a testament to the enduring strength of their bond beyond the cricket field.

In London, Shubman sat in the stands, his eyes fixed on the screen broadcasting the T20 series in India. The distance between him and Ishan seemed insurmountable, a reflection of the emotional chasm that had opened up between them after their fight. As Ishan showcased his cricketing prowess on the field, Shubman couldn't help but notice the weariness in his friend's eyes, the telltale signs of an inner struggle that mirrored his own.

Dark circles framed Ishan's eyes, an unspoken testament to the nights spent wrestling with the aftermath of their heated argument. Shubman's heart clenched at the sight, the weight of their unresolved issues casting a shadow over the joy he once found in Ishan's successes. Tears welled up in Shubman's eyes as he grappled with the realization that he might have irreparably damaged the bond they once shared.

In the midst of the match excitement, Shubman's sister Shahneel noticed the turmoil etched on her brother's face. The unshed tears, the silent sorrow – it was a stark departure from the usual enthusiasm Shubman displayed while watching Ishan play. Concern etched across her features, Shahneel decided it was time to address the unspoken pain.

"Shub, is everything okay?" Shahneel asked gently, her eyes reflecting a sister's intuition. Shubman sighed, his shoulders slumping under the weight of guilt and regret. He struggled to find the words to convey the depth of the emotional storm within him.

"I had a fight with Ishu," Shubman admitted, his voice heavy with remorse. "I said things I shouldn't have, and now...I can't bear to see him like this."

Shahneel's expression softened, understanding dawning in her eyes. "Maybe it's time to talk to him, Shub. Clear the air, let him know how much he means to you."

As the match continued on the screen, Shubman nodded, a mixture of determination and vulnerability in his gaze. He longed for a chance to mend the fractures in their friendship, to bridge the gap that had widened in the wake of their heated exchange. The T20 series, once a source of shared excitement, now served as a poignant backdrop to the complexities of their strained relationship. And as Shubman grappled with the emotional distance, he couldn't shake the feeling that the path to reconciliation might be more challenging than any cricket match they had faced together.

In the tender moment of vulnerability and acceptance, Shubman found solace in the comforting embrace of his sister, Shahneel. As she enveloped him in her arms, his heart swelled with gratitude for her unwavering support.

"Di," Shubman whispered, the endearment slipping naturally from his lips, a testament to the deep bond they shared. In that simple word lay a world of affection and trust, a recognition of the sisterly love that had always been a steadfast anchor in his life.

Shahneel held him tighter, her embrace a silent affirmation of her love and acceptance. In her arms, Shubman felt a sense of belonging, a reassurance that he was cherished for who he was, without judgment or reservation.

As they stood there, wrapped in the cocoon of their sibling bond, Shubman knew that he could navigate the complexities of his identity and his feelings for Ishan with his sister by his side. With Shahneel as his confidante and ally, he felt emboldened to face the challenges ahead with courage and authenticity.

As the Indian cricket team gathered for the South Africa series, the atmosphere crackled with anticipation and camaraderie. Yet, amidst the excitement of the upcoming matches, there lingered a palpable tension, a residue of the unresolved emotions that had strained relationships within the team.

Ishan's absence from the playing XI in the T20 series against South Africa did not go unnoticed. His usually boisterous presence was notably subdued, his silence a stark departure from the lively banter that typically filled the team gatherings. Despite the unspoken question hanging in the air, Ishan remained tight-lipped, his emotions veiled behind a mask of hapiness .

Shubman, acutely aware of the strained dynamic between him and Ishan since their fight, felt a pang of regret as he observed his friend's withdrawn demeanor. The guilt of their unresolved conflict weighed heavily on him, casting a shadow over the joy of reuniting with his teammates.Throughout the team meetings and training sessions, Ishan's silence spoke volumes. The camaraderie that once defined their interactions felt strained, punctuated by awkward glances and uncomfortable silences. Despite the unspoken tension, Ishan remained resolute in his refusal to address the elephant in the room, his emotions buried beneath a facade of indifference.

Shubman, grappling with his own feelings of guilt and longing for reconciliation, struggled to find the right words to bridge the gap between them. Each passing day only deepened the chasm that had formed between him and Ishan, leaving Shubman yearning for a resolution that seemed increasingly out of reach.

As the South Africa series unfolded, Ishan's absence from the playing XI served as a constant reminder of the fractured bond between him and Shubman. The matches came and went, victories and defeats alike, but the unresolved tension lingered, a silent specter haunting the sidelines of the cricketing arena.

In the midst of the excitement and competition, the unspoken rift between Shubman and Ishan cast a shadow over the team's unity, a stark reminder of the fragility of relationships in the face of unresolved conflict. And as the series drew to a close, the weight of their unspoken words hung heavy in the air, leaving behind a sense of longing and regret that echoed long after the final ball had been bowled.

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As Ishan scrolled through the cruel comments on social media, each word like a dagger to his already wounded spirit, a particular memory surfaced, unbidden, in his mind. It was Shubman's voice, tinged with frustration and despair, echoing the accusation that had haunted Ishan since their heated argument.

"Ishan, you're my bad luck," Shubman's words reverberated in Ishan's mind, each syllable a painful reminder of the rift that had formed between them. Despite Ishan's attempts to brush off the hurtful comments and the relentless trolling, Shubman's accusation lingered like a specter, casting a shadow over his already fragile confidence.

Alone in his hotel room, Ishan couldn't shake off the weight of Shubman's words. The memory of their argument, the bitterness of their exchange, and the lingering sting of betrayal washed over him like a tidal wave of emotion. How could he ever forget the accusation that had cut him to the core, leaving behind wounds that refused to heal?

With a heavy heart, Ishan found himself replaying their argument in his mind, each word a painful reminder of the fracture that had formed between them. The accusation of being Shubman's "bad luck" echoed in his thoughts, a relentless refrain that gnawed at his soul and fueled the fire of his self-doubt.

In the depths of his despair, Ishan couldn't help but wonder if Shubman's words held a kernel of truth. Perhaps he was indeed the harbinger of misfortune in Shubman's life, the source of the turmoil that had engulfed them both in its relentless grip.

With a heavy heart, Ishan whispered to himself, the words heavy with resignation and self-blame. "Maybe he's right...maybe I am his bad luck." The admission hung in the air like a bitter pill, a painful acknowledgment of the toll that their fractured relationship had taken on him.

In that moment of vulnerability, Ishan grappled with the harsh reality that sometimes, the wounds inflicted by those closest to us cut deeper than any external pain. And as he stared at his reflection in the mirror, the face of a man burdened by the weight of his own perceived shortcomings stared back at him, a silent testament to the toll of their unresolved conflict.

In the hushed confines of the team's meeting room, Ishan sat with a heavy heart, his decision weighing like an anchor on his shoulders. With a deep breath, he mustered the courage to address the team management, the gravity of his words palpable in the air.Ishan: (voice tinged with hesitation) "Um... I need to talk to you both about something important."

The team manager and coach exchanged a concerned glance, their expressions reflecting a mixture of curiosity and apprehension.

Team Manager: (encouragingly) "Go ahead, Ishan. What's on your mind?"

Ishan: (swallowing hard) "I've been doing a lot of thinking, and... I've come to a decision. I need to withdraw myself from the South Africa Test series."

The words hung in the air, heavy with implication. The team manager and coach exchanged a look of surprise, the weight of Ishan's announcement sinking in slowly.

Coach: (furrowing his brow) "Ishan, this is unexpected. Is everything alright?"

Ishan nodded, though the turmoil in his eyes betrayed his composed exterior.

Ishan: "Physically, I'm fine. But mentally... it's been challenging. The constant scrutiny, the pressure... it's taken a toll on me. I need some time to address these issues and focus on my mental health."

A moment of silence followed Ishan's admission, the significance of his words hanging in the air like a heavy fog. The team manager and coach exchanged a glance, a silent acknowledgment passing between them.

Team Manager: (after a moment) "Ishan, mental health is just as important as physical health. If you feel you need this time, we support your decision. Take all the time you need."

Ishan's heart swelled with gratitude at their understanding. Yet, beneath the surface, a sense of apprehension lingered. He couldn't help but wonder how his decision would be perceived by the outside world, the media, the fans... Would they understand his struggles, or would they see it as a sign of weakness?

As Ishan left the meeting room, the weight of his decision settled over him like a heavy blanket. He knew that stepping away from the game, even temporarily, would invite speculation and scrutiny. But in that moment, he knew he had made the right choice – for himself, for his well-being, and for his journey towards healing.

As Ishan stepped out of the meeting room, the weight of his decision bore down on him like a burden too heavy to bear. The silence of the corridor echoed with the sound of his own footsteps, each step a reminder of the magnitude of what he had just disclosed.

With each passing moment, Ishan felt the weight of his emotions pressing in on him, threatening to overwhelm him entirely. The floodgates of his mind opened, unleashing a torrent of doubts, fears, and insecurities that he had long kept buried beneath a façade of strength.

As he walked, the familiar corridors of the team hotel blurred before his eyes, obscured by the tears that welled up, unbidden. Ishan tried to blink them away, to push back the rising tide of emotion, but it was futile. The tears came, streaming down his cheeks in silent testament to the turmoil raging within him.

Amidst the chaos of his thoughts, Ishan found himself grappling with a relentless barrage of questions. Would his teammates understand his decision, or would they see it as a betrayal? What would the media say? The fans? And what about Shubman... would he ever be able to bridge the chasm that had formed between them?

The weight of these questions pressed down on Ishan like a leaden blanket, suffocating him with their intensity. His breath came in ragged gasps, his chest tight with the weight of unspoken fears and regrets.

With a trembling hand, Ishan leaned against the cool surface of the corridor wall, seeking solace in its solidity. But even the unyielding embrace of the wall couldn't quell the storm raging within him.

And so, Ishan stood there, alone in the corridor, his tears mingling with the shadows that danced around him. In that moment of vulnerability, he felt as though he were adrift in a sea of uncertainty, lost in the depths of his own tumultuous emotions. And as the tears continued to fall, he knew that his journey towards healing had only just begun.

As Shubman stepped into Ishan's hotel room, the tension crackled in the air like electricity, palpable and charged with unspoken emotions. Ishan's eyes narrowed as he watched Shubman's determined approach, his own heart a tumultuous storm of conflicting desires and unresolved grievances.

Ishan: (his voice cold, cutting through the silence) "What do you want, Shubman?"Shubman flinched at the sharpness in Ishan's tone, but he refused to back down, his gaze unwavering as he met Ishan's icy stare head-on.

Shubman: (steadily) "I want to know why you withdrew from the series, Ishu. And I want the truth."

Ishan's jaw tensed, his fists clenching at his sides as the walls he had built around his heart threatened to crumble under the weight of Shubman's scrutiny.

Ishan: (voice rising, laced with frustration) "Why do you even care, Shubman? You made it perfectly clear how you feel about me."

Shubman recoiled as Ishan's words hit him like a physical blow, the sting of his accusations leaving a bitter taste in his mouth.

Shubman: (desperately) "Ishu, I didn't mean..."

But Ishan cut him off with a sharp gesture, his patience worn thin by the relentless onslaught of emotions churning within him.

Ishan: (shouting) "You didn't mean? You didn't mean to accuse me of being your bad luck? To tear me down with your words and leave me to pick up the pieces alone?"

Shubman's heart clenched at the pain in Ishan's voice, the raw vulnerability laid bare for him to see. But before he could respond, Ishan's anger boiled over, his frustration and longing merging into a potent mix of desire and resentment.

Ishan: (breathlessly) "Do you have any idea what you do to me, Shubman? The way you look at me, the way you make me feel... It's like a fire burning inside me, consuming everything in its path."

Shubman's breath caught in his throat at the intensity of Ishan's words, his own desire simmering beneath the surface like a dormant volcano on the verge of eruption.Shubman: (voice hoarse with longing) "Ishu..."

But Ishan's walls were already closing in around him, his defenses fortified by years of hurt and betrayal.

Ishan: (his voice a low growl) "Leave, Shubman. Before I do something we both regret."

With a heavy heart, Shubman turned and left, the weight of Ishan's words lingering in the air like a silent plea for forgiveness and understanding. And as he walked away, the sexual tension between them hung like a heavy fog, suffocating in its intensity and undeniable in its truth

As Ishan's words hung in the air, shubman steps closer to him, a surge of desire coursed through Ishan's veins, overpowering his anger and resentment. In a moment of surrender to their shared longing, Ishan closed the distance between them, capturing Shubman's lips in a searing kiss.

Their mouths melded together, tongues dueling in a passionate dance as their bodies pressed against each other, craving the heat and connection. Ishan's hands moved to Shubman's waist, pulling him closer, their bodies flush against the wall.

Shubman's fingers tangled in Ishan's hair, gripping it tightly as their kiss deepened, the intensity escalating with each passing second. Their breath mingled in heated gasps as the room filled with the intoxicating scent of desire.

With a low growl, Ishan asserted his dominance, pressing Shubman harder into the wall, his body molding to Shubman's as he explored every inch of his mouth with fervent hunger. Shubman responded in kind, matching Ishan's fervor, their tongues and lips dancing in a fervent rhythm.

Their hands roamed each other's bodies, seeking out every sensitive spot, igniting a symphony of pleasure and need. Ishan's fingers trailed along Shubman's chest, leaving a trail of fire in their wake, while Shubman's hands gripped Ishan's back, his nails leaving faint marks as a testament to their desire.

The air crackled with electricity as their bodies moved in perfect sync, their desires intertwining in a passionate symphony. The room became a sanctuary of unspoken desires, where time stood still and all that mattered was the intoxicating connection between Shubman and Ishan.As their bodies moved with a primal rhythm, their kisses grew more urgent, their moans of pleasure filling the room. The world faded away, leaving only the two of them, lost in the depths of their passion, their inhibitions shattered under the weight of their shared longing.

As their passionate encounter concluded, Shubman's emotions overwhelmed him, and tears streamed down his face. He couldn't bear the thought of losing Ishan, the man he loved with every fiber of his being.

Shubman: (voice choked with tears) "Ishan, I can't live without you. I love you so much, and I'm sorry for all the hurtful things I said in the past. It was never how I truly felt about you."

Ishan's eyes widened in shock, his anger momentarily forgotten as he witnessed the raw vulnerability in Shubman's tear-streaked face. Conflicting emotions swirled within him, battling against the walls he had erected to protect himself.

Ishan: (voice trembling) "Shubman, I... I don't know if I can trust you again. The pain you caused runs deep, and I'm afraid of being hurt once more."

Shubman's heart shattered at Ishan's words, realizing the immense damage he had inflicted upon their relationship. He collapsed to his knees, tears streaming down his face as he desperately pleaded for forgiveness.

Shubman: (sobbing) "Ishan, please... I'll do anything to make it right. I'll spend the rest of my life trying to make it up to you. I love you more than anything, and I can't bear to lose you."

Ishan's resolve wavered as he watched Shubman crumble before him, the weight of his own emotions pressing down on him. He knelt beside Shubman, his tears mingling with his lover's, both of them enveloped in a shared sea of anguish and longing.

Ishan: (voice trembling with emotion) "Shubman, I... I still love you. Despite everything, my heart yearns for you. But we have a long road ahead of us, filled with healing and rebuilding trust."

They held each other tightly, their tears blending together as they embarked on a journey of forgiveness and redemption. In that moment, they made a silent vow to confront their past, to mend the wounds, and to nurture their love into something stronger and more resilient.

Shubman's sobs wracked his body as Ishan couldn't bear to see his Shubie in such pain. He gently cupped Shubman's tear-stained face, his touch tender and comforting.

Ishan: (softly) "Shubman Meri jaan , I promise you that I'll be back with the team soon. We'll have the opportunity to talk, to heal, and to rebuild what we've lost. I won't let our love go to waste."Shubman clung to Ishan's words like a lifeline, finding solace in the promise of a future where they could work through their pain together. He looked up at Ishan, his eyes filled with a mix of gratitude and love.

Shubman: (whispering) "Ishu, I believe in us. I'll wait for you, and I'll wait for you, and we'll face the challenges ahead side by side. I love you more than words can express."

Ishan smiled through his own tears, leaning in to press a gentle kiss to Shubman's forehead. The tenderness in that simple gesture spoke volumes, a pledge of his unwavering support and devotion.

As the weight of their emotions began to ease, Shubman's gaze fell upon Ishan's discarded clothing. With a determined yet sorrowful expression, he moved towards it, picking up Ishan's shirt and t-shirt, cradling them in his arms.

Shubman: (voice filled with longing) "Ishu, these are the pieces of you that I have left. They carry your scent, your essence. I'll hold onto them, reminding myself of the love we share until we can be together again."

Ishan watched Shubman with a mixture of adoration and heartache, understanding the significance of those garments. They were a symbol of their connection, a tangible reminder of the love that still burned between them.

Ishan: (voice filled with emotion) "Shubman, those shirts hold the memories of our love, our laughter, and our passion. Keep them close, and know that I carry your love in my heart wherever I go."

Shubman nodded, clutching the shirts to his chest, finding solace in their familiar touch. He knew that, as long as he held onto them, their love would endure even in the face of adversity.

They held each other once more, their tears mingling as they shared a bittersweet embrace. In that moment, they knew that their love was stronger than any obstacle, and they were willing to fight for it.

#ishman #shubmangill #shubman x ishan #ishan kishan #indian cricket team

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politelymenacing · 6 months ago

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Cricket is ok I guess. But baseball is American culture!!!

You can like both!

They're pretty different, but there are definitely things that are similar. Especially if you are a baseball fan that is all about stats - CRICKET HAS SO MANY!!

And if you are impressed by catches in baseball, watch cricketers do it with their bare hands!

Like this US player from yesterday's match.

I don't know much about baseball, ngl. But I can't imagine there are games that end in as thrilling a fashion as the one last night.

Also, if you are talking American culture and cricket...did you know that the very first international match of cricket in the mid 1800s was played by the USA and Canada? US international cricket predates England v Australia!

Give cricket a chance.

#cricket #cricket usa #usa cricket #t20 world cup #answered #anon

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traincoded · 2 years ago

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can I request a post about why cricket is interesting?

It is a very strategic game, there's something very enjoyable to me about how quickly the tide changes due to outside reasons – a little rain, an overcast day, too blustery or too humid and the dynamics of the game change.

It is a game of risk management at both the individual and team level. One of the few team sports where coaches are pretty unimportant, captains make both rapid strategic calls and contribute 'physically' in the game. I'm not too fond of sports where the brain and the brawn are artificially deemed separate, like in football, where the tactical genius is ascribed to this ascetic figure of the manager and the player is the spoiled gifted athlete.

Bowlers and Batters have a face off for 6 balls (1 over) trying to play chicken and read each other's minds and intimidate. The margins, like all elite sport are extremely marginal, a few mm is the difference between a great shot and a terrible one that flies off to the fielder. It's also incredibly thrilling, as a team sport it offers the joys of camaraderie, but the unique nature of individual matchups also foregrounds star players.

Cricket (sort of like timed vs untimed chess?) is basically 3 kinds of games wrapped into one. Limited overs cricket, aka one day games (50 overs) and twenty20 (20 overs) are TV friendly, often very thrilling to watch with pretty much non stop action. They're pretty recent innovations to the game (2008 saw the first T20 match.) Test cricket is played over 5 days and is more about endurance and maintaining consistency. Its the one played with red balls in white clothes.

When it's lopsided cricket can be incredibly boring. It's a sport that was long dominated by amateurs and the "international" game, with professional clubs coming in pretty late to the game. It was protected partly due it's english perception as a gentleman's game. It's got very elitist hangups as a result, which is really bizarre in a game that is most popular in the Indian subcontinent. Honestly, cricket is inescapable in India. It's the background noise of my life. I've sort of known how it works forever, so I don't have any other advice for anyone who finds the rules complicated apart from keep watching.

I've been watching the T20 Women's Cricket World Cup and it's had two amazing nailbiting thrillers in the semi finals. Australia are pretty dominant, but South Africa will look to challenge them with some home crowd support in the finals on Sunday!

#cricket #t20 world cup

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kammartinez · 1 year ago

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By Natasha Frost

Fans celebrated in central Melbourne this week after a national triumph: The Matildas, the Australian women’s soccer team, had defeated Canada, the reigning Olympic champion, 4-0.

It was a glorious victory after a dismal start to the Women’s World Cup for one of the two host teams. In Federation Square, Australians held up gold and green scarves and bellowed, “Up the Matildas!”

Two years earlier, the same city had seen a similar outpouring of support for the Australian women’s cricket team. Inside Melbourne Cricket Ground, more than 86,000 people had gathered to watch the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup, while 1.2 million people tuned in from elsewhere in Australia.

For Ellyse Perry, an Australian sporting legend who has represented the country in both the cricket and soccer World Cups, the 2020 match — the largest crowd ever to watch a women’s cricket match — was a milestone for women’s sports in Australia.

“It’s really now starting to become embedded in general society, and it’s commonplace,” she said. “We don’t think differently about it. It’s not an oddity any more.”

For as long as there have been sports in Australia, women have clamored to play and participate. What is believed to be the world’s first cycling race for women took place in Sydney in 1888; the country’s first golf championship, in 1894, was women only; and at the 1912 Olympics, Australian women won silver and gold in the first women’s Olympic freestyle race.

Yet even though Australian women’s sports have an extensive and proud history, only recently have they received significant mainstream support. A strong run in the World Cup — Australia will face Denmark in the round of 16 on Monday — was seen as an opportunity to change that, to cement the place of women’s sports in the country’s daily rhythms and conversation.

Australia’s win over Canada saved it from an early elimination, and sent it to a game against Denmark on Monday.Credit...Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Sam Kerr, the Matildas star who is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, said the impact of the tournament on women’s soccer was all but unimaginable.

“For years to come, this will be talked about — hopefully, decades to come,” she told reporters last month, citing an uptick in young boys and girls coming to women’s soccer games.

A longer view on the history of women’s sports in Australia involves many moments of triumph, but also times when able and enthusiastic sportswomen were simply shut out.

“There are peaks and troughs all the way through,” Marion Stell, a historian at the University of Queensland, said of women’s sports in Australia. “Women make advances — but then it goes away again. It’s never a smooth upward curve.”

Only in the past couple of decades had female athletes been able to make consistent strides on pay, opportunities and representation, she added. Today, half of all Australian girls play sports at least once a week, according to the Australian Sports Commission, compared with about 30 percent of girls in the United States.

“I don’t think anyone would have dreamed that it would happen so quickly,” Dr. Stell said. “On one hand, it’s been very slow. But on the other hand, when it happened, the floodgates just opened.”

Yet despite their enthusiasm, and their prodigious talent for bringing home Olympic medals, female athletes in Australia have, like their international peers, historically been sidelined, blocked or simply not taken seriously.

In 1980, women’s sports made up about 2 percent of print sports coverage in Australia. By 2009, women’s sports made up about 9 percent of television news coverage, according to a report from the Australian Sports Commission. But the balance appears to be shifting: A poll last year found that nearly 70 percent of Australians had watched more women’s sports since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fans watching the Australia-Ireland match in Melbourne on the World Cup’s opening night.Credit...Hannah Mckay/Reuters“A lot of it has been in line with the way that social perception has changed more broadly, in terms of how we perceive women’s role in society, and particularly the workplace,” said Perry, the sports star.

Dr. Stell, the historian, pointed further back. She saw the 1976 Montreal Olympics, where Australia failed to win a single gold medal, as a turning point. The country’s lackluster performance spurred a significant backlash in the Australian news media, which described the results as a “crisis for the government” and called for action for Australia to “regain its lost athletic potency.”

Women had historically been something of a golden goose for Australia at the Olympics, making up a minority of the country’s total athletes but often winning the majority of its medals. At the 1972 Games in Munich, for instance, 10 out of 17 Australian medals were won by women, even as they made up only about 17 percent of the team.

And so in 1981, Australia established the Australian Institute of Sport, a high-performance sports training center for both men and women that, for the first time, gave women the financial support to concentrate on their sports full-time — beginning with Australian rules football, basketball, gymnastics, netball, swimming, tennis, track and field and weight lifting.

That was followed a few years later by the Sex Discrimination Act, which prohibited discrimination on the basis of gender or sexuality.

“Those two things together might be some kind of watershed,” Dr. Stell said. “But not, I guess, in the public imagination — more in sporting women’s lives.”

The Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, established in 1981.Credit...David James Bartho/Fairfax Media, via Getty Images

The facility offered dedicated training space to women in a variety of sports.Credit...Andrew Rankin/Fairfax Media, via Getty Images

Even after that, female athletes in most other sports often had no alternative but to play in a semiprofessional capacity. In the mid-1990s, as male Australian cricket players were on the cusp of striking over what they felt was inadequate remuneration, female players in the sport barely had their expenses covered, and often had to pay their own way to compete. Most juggled jobs and other commitments alongside their sports careers.

“How did it make me feel? I just wanted to play as much cricket as I possibly could,” said Belinda Clark, who was the captain of Australia’s World Cup-winning women’s cricket teams in 1997 and 2005.

She added: “We all structured our lives — our working lives and our personal lives — around being able to do that. That comes at a financial cost. We all accepted that.”

In recent decades, cricket has led the charge on fair pay for female athletes in Australia. While male cricketers still significantly out-earn their female counterparts, the majority of female players earn at least 100,000 Australian dollars, or $66,000. By comparison, female players of Australian rules football, rugby league, netball and professional soccer have a minimum salary of less than half of that — a source of ongoing tension since it is far below the country’s living wage.

Across all sports, perhaps the most important factor for female athletes was having women in positions of responsibility across journalism, management, coaching, umpiring and administration, Dr. Stell said.

In the early 1980s, Australian universities began to offer the country’s first sports management degrees. “That kind of allowed women to get a kind of professional qualification so that they could take the administration of sports off the kitchen table and make it more professional,” she said.

Belinda Clark next to statue of herself, with Quentin Bryce, the former governor general of Australia, at left.Credit...Brett Hemmings/Cricket Australia via Getty Images

Women are gradually becoming more visible as sports people in Australia. But it was not until earlier this year that a female cricket player was celebrated in statue form for the first time, though the country claims more than 70 statues of male players.

A bronze statue of Clark was unveiled at Sydney Cricket Ground in January; it is the first public statue of any female cricket player anywhere in the world. Representation of that kind sends a powerful message, especially to younger players, Clark said.

“What are the photos in the club? Who’s on the honor boards? What are we saying to the people that walk in this door?” she asked. “Are you part of this, or are you a guest or a visitor?

“It symbolizes that you’re actually part of it. You’re no longer coming, cap in hand, to beg for an opportunity.”

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yes ofc!! i’ll put it under the read more so anyone can scroll past easily if not interested but:

okay so there are three main formats at international level which are test, one day international and twenty20.

test cricket is commonly referred to as red ball cricket bc it’s played with a red ball and it’s 5 days of cricket with breaks for lunch, tea and just general drinks breaks. there is a maximum of 80 overs that can be bowled per day but depending on light it can extend to 90 (i’ll get to what overs are in a minute)

one day international (odi) and twenty20 (t20) are commonly referred to as white ball cricket bc it’s played with a white ball. with odi, 50 overs are bowled or until the bowling side gets 10 wickets. with t20 it’s 20 overs and again it’s 20 overs or until the bowling team gets 10 wickets

there are 6 bowls per over and each team has 11 players but as soon as the bowling team gets 10 players out, they become the batting team and chase the total set by the batting team

there’s a lot more to it but this is just the absolute basics n i really do recommend watching the test on amazon prime bc it focuses on australia cricket and is good for understanding the sport a little better

i also recommend the tailenders podcast and simply going onto youtube n watching cricket highlights i personally would recommended ben stokes’ headingly innings in 2019 and england’s odi world cup win in 2019

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Step Up Your Game with Vision11’s Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Match Predictions and Fantasy Tips

The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has captured the hearts of cricket fans worldwide, and Vision11 is here to elevate your experience with match predictions, fantasy tips, and comprehensive event-related articles. With a lineup of key matches, including thrilling semi-finals and a grand final, Vision11’s blog keeps you updated on all the crucial moments and strategies that matter. Dive into the details with Vision11’s expertly crafted content and explore how each match can make a difference in your fantasy game.

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Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Semi-Final 1, Australia Women vs South Africa Women Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match? - CricTracker

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: A Celebration of Incredible Talent

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is a top-level international championship in women’s cricket, beautifully showcasing the amazing talent and athleticism of female cricketers from around the world. Organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), this exciting tournament brings together the best teams to compete in a format that captivates fans and highlights the rapid growth of women’s cricket.

The Legacy of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Launched in 2009, It was created to provide a global platform for women’s cricket. The first tournament was held in England and quickly became a highly anticipated event every two years. Over the years, powerfull teams like Australia, England, West Indies and India have made their mark, sparking fierce competition and growing interest in women’s cricket worldwide.

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The tournament features an engaging round-robin group stage followed by knockout rounds, culminating in a final match that determines the champion. Each edition may have slight format adjustments, but the excitement of T20 matches remains unchanged. Fans can look forward to high scores, nail-biting finishes, and standout individual performances that keep them on the edge of their seats.

Must-Watch Teams

Australia: With multiple titles, Australia’s women’s cricket team has a remarkable lineup of talented players, making them a force to be reckoned with.

England: As one of the original teams in the tournament, England consistently delivers strong performances, showcasing their skill and determination.

India: With a rapidly growing fan base and a talented roster, India is a team to watch as they continue to rise in women’s cricket.

Stars Shining Bright

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has been a brilliant stage for extraordinary talent. Players like Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry, and Smriti Mandhana have captivated audiences with their skill and charm. As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly await unforgettable performances that will be remembered in cricket history.

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The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has played a key role in elevating women’s cricket globally. With increased media coverage, sponsorships, and passionate fan engagement, the tournament inspires a new generation of female cricketers. Initiatives to promote women’s sports are gaining traction, ensuring a bright future for women’s cricket.

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This year’s Women’s T20 World Cup, the ninth edition of the competition since its creation in 2009, began with Bangladesh, nominally the hosts, beating Sotland before being defeated by England on Saturday. Australia, reigning champions and winners of six of the last seven tournaments, began their defence with a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in which Megan Schutt took three for 12 and Beth…

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Top 5 Unforgettable Moments from the Latest ICC Tournaments

The International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments are always a spectacle, bringing together the best teams and players from around the globe. Each tournament is filled with thrilling moments, unforgettable performances, and heart-stopping drama that leaves cricket fans on the edge of their seats. From incredible comebacks to record-breaking performances, the latest ICC tournaments have not disappointed. In this InningsBreak special, we look at the Top 5 unforgettable moments that stood out and will be remembered for years to come.

1. Ben Stokes’ Masterclass in the ICC T20 World Cup Final

Ben Stokes is no stranger to delivering in high-pressure situations, but his match-winning performance in the ICC T20 World Cup final was truly special. With England chasing a modest target against Pakistan, the situation became tense when they lost wickets early. However, Stokes held his nerve, guiding his team to victory with an unbeaten half-century.

What made Stokes’ performance so memorable was the calmness with which he played, even when the match seemed to be slipping away. His ability to anchor the innings and switch gears when needed displayed his vast experience and talent. This knock not only won England the World Cup but cemented Stokes’ legacy as one of cricket’s greatest clutch players.

2. Shaheen Afridi’s Fiery Spell Against India

The India-Pakistan rivalry is one of the most intense in world sports, and every time these two cricketing giants clash, the world watches. In the latest ICC T20 World Cup, Pakistani pacer Shaheen Afridi produced one of the most unforgettable moments with his fiery opening spell against India.

Afridi took the crucial wickets of India’s top order, including Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, within the first few overs, setting the tone for Pakistan's dominance. His ability to swing the ball at pace, combined with pinpoint accuracy, left the Indian batsmen rattled. It was a spell that defined Pakistan’s success in the tournament, with Afridi emerging as one of the most exciting fast bowlers in world cricket.

3. Suryakumar Yadav’s Dazzling 360-Degree Batting

Suryakumar Yadav, also known as “SKY,” has been the talk of the cricket world due to his innovative and fearless batting style. His incredible performance during the ICC T20 World Cup group stages, where he played a series of dazzling knocks, has left an indelible mark on the tournament.

In a match against South Africa, Yadav's 360-degree batting display was something never seen before. He found gaps all over the ground, playing audacious scoops, pulls, and drives to keep the scoreboard ticking despite a challenging bowling attack. Yadav’s versatility and ability to score runs from seemingly impossible angles left fans in awe, making his performances one of the most talked-about moments of the tournament.

4. Harmanpreet Kaur’s Heroics in the Women’s T20 World Cup

The Women’s T20 World Cup was filled with memorable moments, but none stood out more than Harmanpreet Kaur’s incredible knock in the semi-final against Australia. With India chasing a steep total, Kaur played one of the most determined and aggressive innings of her career, nearly taking India over the line.

Her ability to counterattack and take on the world’s best bowling attack was nothing short of extraordinary. Despite suffering from cramps during the latter part of her innings, Kaur continued to battle on, inspiring her team and millions of fans watching across the globe. Though India fell just short, Kaur’s heroic effort will be remembered as one of the defining moments of the tournament.

5. Rashid Khan’s Last-Over Heroics

Rashid Khan has built a reputation as one of the best T20 bowlers in the world, and his match-winning last-over in the ICC T20 World Cup group stage match against Bangladesh showcased his brilliance. With Afghanistan needing to defend a modest total and Bangladesh requiring only a few runs off the last over, all eyes were on Rashid.

Known for his variations and composure under pressure, Rashid bowled a near-perfect final over, taking two crucial wickets and conceding just a handful of runs to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. His ability to remain calm and execute his plans under immense pressure demonstrated why he is such a valuable asset to Afghanistan’s bowling lineup. This thrilling last-over finish will be remembered as one of the standout moments of the ICC tournaments.

Conclusion

The latest ICC tournaments have provided fans with no shortage of excitement, drama, and unforgettable performances. From Ben Stokes' heroics in the T20 World Cup final to Harmanpreet Kaur's gritty performance in the Women's World Cup, these moments will be etched in cricket history. Players like Shaheen Afridi, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rashid Khan have given fans incredible displays of skill, passion, and determination.

As the world of cricket continues to evolve, one thing remains constant: the ICC tournaments will always deliver moments that captivate fans and create lasting memories. Be sure to stay tuned to InningsBreak for more insights, analyses, and coverage of the most exciting cricketing events from around the globe!

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Australia Looks to Cement Dominance in Women's T20 World Cup

Australia are heavy favorites to win their seventh title at the women's T20 World Cup, which begins on Thursday and marks their first tournament entry since four-time tournament winner Meg Lanning quit. Alyssa Healy, the new captain, will face a test in the UAE, managing a team that has only won the 20-over trophy twice since the competition began in 2009. The 34-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has been a part of Australia's previous six title victories, but she admits she is going into this year's event with "no real expectations".

"It's the best vs the best, and whoever can be the most consistent or win those small moments along the way will win," Healy wrote in a blog for the International Cricket Council's website.

Still, she stated that her team was loaded with fresh talent, identifying up-and-coming all-rounder Annabel Sutherland, 22, and batting sensation Phoebe Litchfield, 21, as players to watch.

Australia faces formidable rivals India and New Zealand. They arrive in the UAE after defeating New Zealand 3-0 in T20 cricket.

Since the 20-over competition's inception last year, India's hopes have been boosted by the Women's Premier League's resounding domestic success.

"When I talk about this team, we have a few individuals who have been playing for a long time and know their roles well," skipper Harmanpreet Kaur stated.

"This is the best team we are bringing for a T20 World Cup with."

India finished second in 2020 and fell in the semifinals in 2018 and 2023.

Sophie Devine of New Zealand will stand down as captain at the end of the competition, having competed in every World Cup and finished second twice.

"The T20 World Cup's become an important vehicle in the rise and growth of the women's game," Devine told the gathering.

Sri Lanka and Pakistan complete the first group, while Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, and the West Indies form the second.

'Breaking the barriers'

The South Africans, who fell to Australia in last year's final in Cape Town, have a new captain in Laura Wolvaardt, who is eager to improve on their performance.

"Reaching our first-ever World Cup final in 2023 was a significant milestone for us," she wrote on the ICC website.

Surprisingly, the Proteas beat England in the semi-finals.

"It was a significant 'breaking down limitations and breaking the bounds' event for the squad.

"Before that, we'd made the semi-finals on several occasions, so to go that one step further was very important for us as a group.

"Now our goal is to go that one step higher to lift the trophy."

Heather Knight's seasoned England team, which includes Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone, and Lauren Bell, will be out for retribution when they face the Proteas on October 7.

Bangladesh faces Scotland at Sharjah in the opening match of the tournament, where the prize money is for the first time equal to the men's edition with a $2.34 million The purse for the winners of the October 20 finals.

That's a 134% rise from the $1 million granted to the Australians when they won the title in South Africa last year.

The ICC stated that the change was aimed to "prioritize the women's game and accelerate its growth."

Bangladesh was slated to host the tournament but it was shifted to Dubai and Sharjah after weeks of political unrest in July and August ousted the government of autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.

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