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 […]

England rout India by 153 runs in Women’s World Cup warm-up fixture in Bengaluru

Skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front with a sparkling hundred as England beat India by 153 runs in their warm-up game ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup here on Thursday. Batting first, Sciver-Brunt slammed 120 in 104 balls and added 173 runs for the wicket with an aggressive Emma Lamb (84 off 60 […]

Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of last two WODIs vs Australia | Cricket News

New Chandigarh: India’s Jemimah Rodrigues (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) New Chandigarh: In a major blow to the India women’s cricket team, TOI has learnt that middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the last two WODIs against Australia due to a viral infection and weakness. Tejal Hasabnis, who was on standby, is set to […]

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 […]