Women’s cricket India

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

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 Harmanpreet […]

Nicholas Lee to join as India women’s strength and conditioning coach post-WPL 2026

Englishman Nicholas Lee will take over as the new strength and conditioning coach of the Indian women’s cricket team after the conclusion of the Women’s Premier League. The five-team Women’s Premier League is scheduled to be held from January 9 to February 5 in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. “Lee will take over as the new […]

India Women dominate Sri Lanka by 7 wickets to seal 2-0 series lead

India Women crushed Sri Lanka Women by seven wickets in the second T20I at Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, chasing down a modest target of 129 with 49 balls to spare. Shafali Verma’s explosive unbeaten 69 off 34 balls and disciplined bowling from the spin trio powered the hosts to a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match […]

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 […]

Do Indian women’s cricket team get paid same as the men’s team? Know real truth

The Women’s World Cup 2025 is being held in India, and the campaign of the hosts has gone astray after a brilliant start. After defeating Sri Lanka and Pakistan in their first two matches, India have suffered a hat-trick of losses against South Africa, Australia and England. Following their losses, the Women in Blue find […]

Women’s World Cup, IND vs AUS: India in a great place to challenge Australia, says Alyssa Healy

Alyssa Healy said Australia’s rivalry with India has blossomed over the years and that India is among the favourites to win the ongoing Women’s World Cup. After their recent bilateral series, where Australia won 2-1, the two teams are set for another thrilling encounter in the World Cup on Sunday, October 12, at the ACA-VDCA […]

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 […]