Harmanpreet Singh, Smriti Mandhana era sees sharp rise in Indian women’s participation in cricket

[ad_1] The Harmanpreet Kaur–Smriti Mandhana era in Indian women’s cricket appears to be having a ripple effect off the field as well, with participation in the sport doubling across 14 states since 2020, according to a study commissioned by the BBC and Collective Newsroom. The survey, which covered more than 10,000 women, found that the […]

INDW vs AUSW: World champions India Women resume ODI duties in Alyssa Healy’s farewell festival

[ad_1] The ODI series against Australia promises to be a memorable chapter for India Women. For the first time, India will step onto the field carrying the tag of world champions – a title that brings heightened expectations and greater scrutiny. When Harmanpreet Kaur’s women take the field for the series opener on February 24 […]

Under 19 World Cup: Happy to carry forward Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur’s legacy: Ayush Mhatre chuffed after India’s win

[ad_1] India’s Under-19 captain Ayush Mhatre was delighted to carry forward the legacy of Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur as he guided the team to their sixth Under-19 World Cup title. India beat England by 100 runs in the final on Friday, February 6 at Harare Sports Club, Harare, as the nation completed a unique […]

Gujarat Giants end Mumbai Indians jinx with 11-run thriller to reach WPL Eliminator | Cricket News

[ad_1] Gujarat Giants finally ended their losing streak against Mumbai Indians with a thrilling 11-run win to book their place in the Women’s Premier League Eliminator, thanks to a brilliant all-round effort from skipper Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Wareham.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Electing to bat first, Gujarat looked in […]

Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur conferred with Padma Shri, Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan – Full list

[ad_1] Cricketers Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur were conferred with Padma Shri awards, the list of which was announced on Sunday. Legendary tennis player Vijay Amritraj was conferred with the Padma Bhusan award. The duo joins an elite list of cricketers who have received the honour previously. 40 cricketers had recieved before Harmanpreet and Rohit. […]

Pratika Rawal, Vaishnavi Sharma and Kranti earn maiden Test call up for Australia tour

[ad_1] India’s World Cup-winning star Pratika Rawal, along with left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma and seamer Kranti Gaud, has earned her maiden Test call-up for the one-off fixture against Australia, scheduled to be played in Perth from March 6 to 9. The 15-member Indian squad will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, with the red-ball fixture set […]

WPL: Welcome win for Jemimah Rodrigues and Delhi Capitals; Mumbai Indians second on table despite fourth loss | Cricket News

[ad_1] Delhi Capitals’ Jemimah Rodrigues (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Jemimah Rodrigues led from the front to anchor Delhi Capitals’ tense run-chase with a gritty fifty, guiding her team to a much-needed seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League here on Tuesday.Put in to bat on a slow surface, Mumbai Indians’ struggles in the […]

WPL 2026, MI vs RCB: Harmanpreet Kaur rues Nadine de Klerk drop catches after MI implode vs RCB

[ad_1] Harmanpreet Kaur said Mumbai Indians were undone in their Women’s Premier League opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru after dropping Nadine de Klerk twice. Defending champions MI suffered a three-wicket defeat at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday. With MI needing 29 off the final 12 balls, Nat Sciver-Brunt dropped de […]

Let the afterparty begin! Renewed hype surrounds WPL 4 after India’s historic ODI World Cup triumph | Cricket News

[ad_1] CUP OF JOY: RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana with her MI counterpart Harmanpreet Kaur NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana were at the fulcrum of India’s greatest moment in women’s cricket. Just two months ago, the hard work they put in over the last decade paid dividends as they recorded the biggest triumph of […]

Smriti Mandhana’s message for India’s youngsters in WPL 2026: Performances can open doors to T20 World Cup

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana has sent a clear message to young players heading into the new season of the Women’s Premier League, stressing that standout performances can open the door to selection for the Women’s T20 World Cup later this year. Speaking at a joint pre-match press conference alongside Mumbai Indians skipper […]