A throw that changed her life: Deepti Sharma shares childhood story that pushed her to cricket

[ad_1] At the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025 on 6 December, Amol Muzumdar was asked why he calls Deepti Sharma ‘Stokesy’. The Team India (Women) Head Coach named her after the England captain Ben Stokes. According to Muzumdar, there are several similarities between Ben Stokes and Deepti Sharma. Deepti reminds Amol Muzumdar of Stokes because […]

Smriti Mandhana wedding postponed: Palash Muchhal’s sister Palak breaks silence on ‘tough times’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] Palesh Muchhal, Smriti Mandhana (left), and Palak Muchhal Singer Palak Muchhal has spoken for the first time about the postponement of her brother Palash Muchhal and India women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana’s wedding, saying both families are trying to stay positive after unexpected health emergencies forced a delay in the ceremony. The wedding, […]

‘This is what real teammates do’: Suniel Shetty hails Jemimah Rodrigues’ decision to skip WBBL and support Smriti Mandhana | Cricket News

[ad_1] Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty on Friday penned a heartfelt note praising World Cup-winning star Jemimah Rodrigues for opting out of the ongoing Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) to be with her close friend and teammate Smriti Mandhana during a difficult personal phase. Mandhana’s wedding, scheduled […]

Jemimah Rodrigues pulls out of WBBL 2025, set to stay in India to support Smriti Mandhana

[ad_1] Indian cricket star Jemimah Rodrigues has confirmed that she will not go back to Australia for the remainder of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025. The World Cup winning cricketer will instead stay in India to support her teammate Smriti Mandhana. Rodrigues’ WBBL team Brisbane Heat confirmed the development on Thursday. Brisbane Heat CEO […]

Going into WPL auction & season-4, injury headache for franchises | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pratika Rawal is helped off the pitch during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 match between India and Bangladesh at DY Patil Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Navi Mumbai, India. (Photo/Getty Images) MUMBAI: After the historic 2025 ODI World Cup win by the Indian women’s team on Nov, the excitement for […]

Palash Muchhal surprises Smriti Mandhana mid-dance with a heartwarming gesture – watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Palash Muchhal surprised Smriti Mandhana during the sangeet celebrations in the buildup to the their wedding. (Images via X/Screengrabs) Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s pre-wedding festivities delivered a standout moment on the eve of their ceremony when the groom-to-be made an unexpected gesture while the two were dancing, drawing loud cheers from those present. […]

Smriti Mandhana to get married today to Palash Muchhal: Inside her secret love story | Cricket News

[ad_1] Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana at their mehendi ceremony (X) Smriti Mandhana, one of Indian cricket’s biggest icons and a recent World Cup champion, is set to tie the knot with music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal this Sunday. The pair will marry in an intimate afternoon ceremony in Sangli, Maharashtra, Mandhana’s hometown, bringing […]

Smriti Mandhana vs Palash Muchhal: Bride and groom clash in pre-wedding cricket match

[ad_1] In a delightful twist to their wedding festivities, India’s star cricketer Smriti Mandhana and her fiance, music director Palash Muchhal, played a friendly yet spirited cricket match — Team Bride, led by Mandhana, versus Team Groom, captained by Muchhal. As part of their pre-wedding celebrations ahead of their November 23 wedding, the couple organised […]

Sunil Gavaskar warns India’s Women’s World Cup winners of PR traps: Don’t get used

[ad_1] Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has issued a word of caution to India’s Women’s World Cup-winning team, urging them not to be disappointed if some of the grand promises and sponsorship offers made in the aftermath of their historic victory fail to materialise. India’s maiden Women’s ODI World Cup triumph has set off celebrations […]

Prayed to God to win World Cup for fans and aspiring girls across India: Radha Yadav

[ad_1] This special report focuses on the aspirations and frustrations of Bihar’s youth ahead of the elections, featuring prominent political figures like Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav, and Prashant Kishor. A sentiment echoed by many is, ‘I believe that if you want to make a career, then you should graduate from somewhere else. There is no […]