More than 150 years on, her legacy is evident in the strength of women’s cricket across the country, now marked by record crowds and soaring participation.

Over three weeks, 1.368 million fans packed Melbourne Park, surpassing last year’s record of 1.2 million.

The ICC said it was awaiting formal communication from the PCB but stressed that all member nations share responsibility for the successful delivery of the tournament.

With the win, Alcaraz became the youngest men’s player in the Open Era to complete a career Grand Slam.

Australia’s batters have been exposed by variable bounce, slower surfaces and a lack of experience in pacing T20 innings on the subcontinent.

Kanabar’s victory adds to India’s growing presence in international junior tennis and highlights a strong pipeline of emerging talent.

The AFL has also launched and promoted AFL Desi, a content and community handle created to connect South Asian audiences—both in Australia and abroad

The baggy green cap, worn by Sir Donald Bradman during his final home Test—where he notched his 100th first-class century—is heading to auction, already being hailed as “the holy grail” of cricket memorabilia.

The Bulls are led by former Fiji Airways Fiji 7s head coach Ben Gollings, who has returned to familiar territory with a Select side focused on long-term development rather than short-term results.

Hobden hopes to share not only her knowledge of netball but also the sense of belonging and self-belief the sport has given her.