‘I was just thinking to …’: Shafali Verma reveals mindset behind World Cup final heroics | Cricket News

Shafali Verma in Rohtak on Sunday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s swashbuckling opener Shafali Verma opened up on the intense emotions and thought process that powered her to a match-winning performance in the ICC Women’s World Cup final, saying she was determined to “stay calm and execute her plans” despite the nerves of the big […]

World Cup hero Kranti Gaud’s dad to get back cop job | Cricket News

BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has assured that Munna Singh Gaud, the father of women’s World Cup–winning cricketer Kranti Gaud, will be reinstated as police constable. Gaud was dismissed in 2012 after an alleged error during election duty.The announcement came during Kranti’s felicitation ceremony in Bhopal, where the CM commended the bowler for […]

Bengaluru ignored as 2026 T20 World Cup venue; final set for Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad | Cricket News

File photo of Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After hosting the recently concluded Women’s World Cup at unheralded centres in the country, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to take the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup back to the Tier 1 centres. The global cricket body staged the WWC fixtures in Indore, Visakhapatnam, Guwahati and […]

Women’s World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur’s emotional celebration with father after India win title, watch video

Harmanpreet Kaur was overcome with emotion after India Women clinched their maiden ICC title, winning the Women’s World Cup. On Sunday, in front of a packed crowd at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, India defeated South Africa by 52 runs to become only the fourth team, after Australia, New Zealand and England, […]

India women’s cricket team becomes crorepati: Who gave what to World Cup winners | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: A collective team effort powered India to their maiden Women’s World Cup title, as they defeated South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday night.South Africa’s hopes faded when captain Laura Wolvaardt was dismissed in the 42nd over, followed by Chloe Tryon’s […]

Jay Shah’s mother and daughter spend time with Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana after World Cup win | Cricket News

ICC Chair Jay Shah and his family with Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana. (X Photo) NEW DELHI: In one of the most heartwarming moments following India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup triumph, ICC Chairman and former BCCI secretary Jay Shah‘s mother and daughter were seen spending time with captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana […]

‘He gave me belief’: Shafali Verma reveals how Sachin Tendulkar inspired her World Cup heroics | Cricket News

India Women’s Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur and teammates celebrate (ANI Photo) Shafali Verma made history at the ICC Women’s World Cup Final 2025 at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, becoming the youngest player at 21 years and 279 days to win Player of the Match in a World Cup semi-final or final across both […]

Women’s World Cup Final, IND vs SA: India one step away from watershed moment as WWC set for new champion

Back in 2005, when Mithali Raj led India out in the final, most of the country barely knew a Women’s World Cup was being played in South Africa. The nation’s cricketing chatter revolved around Greg Chappell’s controversies with the men’s team, while women’s cricket existed quietly in the shadows – in empty stands and forgotten […]

Women’s World Cup Final | ‘Come on, India, let’s do this’: Indian men’s cricketers’ messages fire up Harmanpreet Kaur’s team | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Indian women’s cricket stands on the verge of a defining chapter in its history, echoing the spirit of the men’s iconic 1983 World Cup triumph. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, the team is preparing to take on a formidable South Africa in the ICC Women’s World Cup final on Sunday — a […]

Watch: Tears, smiles and family hugs – Jemimah Rodrigues’ emotional moment after playing innings of a lifetime vs Australia | Cricket News

Jemimah Rodrigues’s emotional moments with family members. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: The night India stormed into the ICC Women’s World Cup final will forever be remembered not just for Jemimah Rodrigues’ record-breaking hundred, but for the emotional embrace that followed — a daughter’s tearful hug with her parents in the stands after conquering the world […]