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Women’s World Cup, IND vs SA: Smriti Mandhana’s World Cup form not a big worry for India, says Sushma Verma

Veteran wicketkeeper Sushma Verma believes Smriti Mandhana’s current form shouldn’t worry India in the Women’s World Cup. Mandhana entered the tournament after a stellar series against Australia, where she scored 300 runs, including two centuries—one of which was the fastest by an Indian in ODI history. However, Mandhana has struggled so far in the World […]

Women’s World Cup: Jemimah Rodrigues confident but India’s misfiring top-order face litmus test vs South Africa

As the floodlights flicker to life at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Jemimah Rodrigues walks off the nets, drenched in sweat but far from despondent. Despite India’s top-order batting concerns in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup, Rodrigues remains calm. Having sweated it out ahead of a crucial clash, she is not particularly worried that India’s […]

Women’s World Cup, IND vs SA: Parking aside 2022 no-ball nightmare, India eye redemption heist

Who remembers that fateful night in Christchurch? If you were among those who watched India’s 2022 World Cup clash against South Africa at the Hagley Oval, the word heartbreak might still sting. It wasn’t just another group-stage match — it was the night India’s campaign came crashing down, and Deepti Sharma’s no-ball became one of […]

‘You don’t need evidence, there is proof’: Ex-India cricketer’s brutal dig at Pakistan in Women’s World Cup | Cricket News

India are currently leading 11-0 in WODIs against Pakistan (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra took a sharp swipe at Pakistan while doing commentary, highlighting India Women’s dominance in the limited-overs format. “Here, you don’t need evidence to prove whether you win or lose, the proof is visible to everyone. And […]

‘Women’s cricket in India stands on the cusp of its own watershed moment’: Sachin Tendulkar | Cricket News

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar believes the upcoming ODI World Cup in India, starting Tuesday, will be a defining moment for women’s cricket in the country.The Indian women’s team’s journey to the 2017 World Cup final in England significantly boosted the sport’s popularity. India is still pursuing its first global trophy, which Tendulkar believes could be […]

Women’s World Cup 2025 could mark the biggest leap forward in the game’s history | Cricket News

India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Australia’s captain Alyssa Healy, England’s captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and New Zealand’s captain Sophie Devine (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) The Women’s Cricket World Cup is set to begin Tuesday with eight nations competing for an unprecedented $13.88 million (about ₹123.1 crore) prize purse in India and Sri Lanka. The 13th edition of the […]

2nd WODI: Historic! Smriti Mandhana’s ton helps India hand Australia their biggest-ever defeat | Cricket News

Smriti Mandhana celebrates after scoring century against Australia. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW CHANDIGARH: Inspired by peerless Smriti Mandhana’s scintillating 77-ball century – the fastest-ever against Australia in WODIs – India finally slayed their Aussie demons, ending their eight-match losing streak against the seven-time world champions in grand style with a thumping 102-run victory in the […]

India can win the womens World Cup provided they handle pressure, says Sulakshana Naik

Mumbai, Sep 15 (PTI) The Indian women’s team is more than capable of winning the World Cup at home provided it handles the pressure, former wicketkeeper-batter Sulakshana Naik said on Monday. India, who have never won the ODI World Cup in any of its previous 12 editions, will co-host the eight-team tournament with Sri Lanka […]

Women’s World Cup 2025 Home World Cup can be double-edged sword, can’t just relax: Former India women’s coach

Former India Women’s Head coach WV Raman has urged the Indian team to stay grounded and avoid complacency of home advantage ahead of the upcoming thirteenth edition of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. With the advantage of familiar conditions and home support, Raman believes India have a good chance to perform well but has […]

IND vs ENG: Smriti Mandhana becomes most successful overseas batter in England | Cricket News

India’s Smriti Mandhana hits out watched by Amy Jones of England during the 3rd Women’s ODI match (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana reached a major milestone during the third and final ODI against England at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday. The left-handed batter became the most successful overseas opener in Women’s ODIs on […]