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Former India cricketer Rahul Dravid is set to be honoured with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's annual Naman Awards. According to a report in The Indian Express, Dravid will receive the honour on March 15 in Delhi. Dravid, who formed part of India's famed 'Big Four' batting line-up alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and VVS Laxman, is widely regarded as one of the finest Test batters of his generation. Over a 16-year internat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian women's head coach Amol Muzumdar credited a candid team meeting during the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup group stage as the turning point in the side's triumphant campaign. After three consecutive losses to Australia, South Africa, and England, India went on an unbeaten run to eventually win its first-ever World Cup title on home soil. "After three consecutive losses against Australia, South Africa and England in the group stage, we had a very honest team ...Read More >
India won its first ever global trophy in women's cricket, beating South Africa by 52 runs in the 2025 final The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that the next edition of the Women's ODI World Cup in 2029 will feature 10 teams, expanding from the existing eight-team format. India won its first ever global trophy in women's cricket, beating South Africa by 52 runs in the final played in Navi Mumbai on November 2. Thousands of fans thronged the stadiums to watch action unfo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the next edition of the Women's ODI World Cup, to be held in 2029, will feature 10 teams, marking a significant step in the tournament's expansion and global reach. The decision, approved by the ICC Board in its meeting in Dubai on Friday, aims to provide greater opportunities for emerging nations and strengthen the competitive landscape of women's cricket on the world stage. It comes on the back of In ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 4 (ANI): The Indian women's team is set to leave for the national capital from Mumbai on Tuesday to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi after lifting the maiden Women's World Cup title. On Sunday at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium, India trounced South Africa with a 52-run win to lift the first Women's World Cup trophy in front of a jam-packed crowd. With the tag of World Champions, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will arrive in New Delhi in the evening and wil ...Read More >
New Delhi: Things have drastically improved for women's cricket in India. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side created history as they won its maiden World Cup title. Their victory also brought a record-breaking prize purse of around Rs 39.78 crore, along with an additional Rs 51 crore announced by the BCCI. But the journey to this success wasn't always smooth. In a past interview, Indian cricket legend Mithali Raj opened up about how different and challenging the conditions were during her era compare ...Read More >
It was not long ago here in Mumbai that Harmanpreet Kaur juggled a day job as a railway clerk with the grueling training sessions as a young member of India's national women's cricket team. Away from her family and her hometown in Punjab, Ms. Kaur began her days at dawn -- long hours of shuttling from a morning practice to work and back again to an evening training session. Lunch was a bite on the train. Her biggest anxiety: Not finishing evening practice before the rush hour and the departure ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mithali Raj, former India captain and a pioneer of the game, shared a post praising the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their efforts behind bringing women's cricket to the forefront after the Indian women's team lifted their maiden World Cup trophy. After the presentation ceremony concluded, the team's celebrations peaked when they started a victory lap, with legends of the game - Mithali, Jhulan Gos ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 31 (ANI): The official visit of Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman to Bhutan has been cancelled due to bad weather conditions at Paro. The visit was earlier scheduled to take place from October 30 to November 2, 2025. Sitharaman was to lead the Indian delegation from the Department of Economic Affairs on the four-day official visit, aimed at strengthening economic and financial ties between India and Bhutan. According to the Ministry's s ...Read More >
Former Indian captain Mithali Raj is adamant Australia is "less invincible" than in the past ahead of a ODI World Cup semi-final showdown with the host nation on Thursday. Australia, looking for back-to-back titles, is undefeated at this year's tournament having secured the spot in the finals by bowling out South Africa for just 97. The Aussies have two of the three leading wicket-takers in the tournament, including Alana King, who snared 7-18 against the Proteas, the best figures in ODI World ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): Former Indian captain Mithali Raj expressed concerns over Team India's opening combination for the semifinal against Australia if Pratika Rawal is not fit for the clash following an injury against Bangladesh, saying that Harleen Deol and wicketkeeper-batter Uma Chetry could take up that spot. The young opener sustained an injury to her knee and ankle while fielding during the first innings of India's final group stage clash against Bangladesh on S ...Read More >
India secured a spot in the Women's World Cup semi-finals. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal scored centuries. India defeated New Zealand by 53 runs. Jemimah Rodrigues also contributed with a brisk 76 not out. India's batting performance was strong. New Zealand could not chase the revised target. India's bowlers performed well. Navi Mumbai: Smriti Mandhana (105) and Pratika Rawal (122) struck regal hundreds as a reinvigorated India outclassed New Zealand by a sumptuous 53-run margin to power-wa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Former Team India opener Aakash Chopra extended his greetings to on the occasion of Diwali on Monday. Taking to his X handle, Chopra shared his wishes, saying, "Happy Diwali from us to you and yours." Also Read | Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women Free Live Streaming Online of ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025: How To Watch SL-W vs BAN-W CWC Match Free Live Telecast in India?. https://x.com/cricketaakash/status/1980178065989980231 Earlier, the Board of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): India captain Shubman Gill on Monday extended his warm and heartfelt greetings to people on the occasion of Diwali. From Gill to head coach Gautam Gambhir, India's cricket fraternity made sure to light up social media with their wishes. Gill, who is currently touring Australia for three ODIs and five T20Is, took to X and wrote, "Wishing everyone a Diwali filled with light, laughter and love." Former India decorated captain Mithali Raj joined in the celebrat ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): England pulled off a thrilling four-run victory over India in Indore on Sunday, securing their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Cup. It was a heartbreaker for the hosts, who came agonisingly close in a tense chase but eventually fell short despite valiant knocks from veteran batters Smriti Mandhana, captain Harmanpreet Kaur, and all-rounder Deepti Sharma. Also Read | Why Was Australia's Target 131 Despite India Scoring 136/9 i ...Read More >
Indore, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) India have brought in ace fast bowler Renuka Singh in place of middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues, as England won the toss and elected to bat first in a crucial 2025 Women's ODI World Cup clash at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday. Sunday's clash is a crucial game for India, who have two wins from four games and can't afford another slip-up as they resume their quest to enter semi-finals after a week's break. India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said Renuka's ability to ...Read More >
Smriti Mandhana showed great flair in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup between India and Australia on Sunday. Albeit a defeat, Mandhana certainly impressed with the start she provided after India were invited to bat first by Australia. The 29-year-old smacked 80 off 66 balls, which enabled her to complete 5000 runs in Women's ODIs. Mandhana achieved the milestone in 112 innings, which is the fastest by any Indian. She overtook Virat Kohli in the process, who had achieved the same in 114 innings. ...Read More >
Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana were honored with a stand and gate at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium as India face Australia in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. As India and Australia face-off in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana made history. The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) had announced to name stands after former India captain Mithali and wicketkeeper-batter Ravi, which were officially unveiled on October 12, a ...Read More >
Indian opener Smriti Mandhana has set a new world record in ODI cricket. She surpassed Belinda Clark's long-standing record for the most runs scored in a calendar year. Mandhana achieved this feat during the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup match against South Africa. She has now scored 982 runs in 17 innings this year. Indian opener Smriti Mandhana broke a long-standing world record during India's third match of the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup against South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stad ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 1: Guwahati's first-ever women's ODI drew an unprecedented turnout of over 22,000 fans, despite intermittent rain, setting a new record for an ICC women's event. The India-Sri Lanka clash on Tuesday saw 22,843 spectators at the venue, surpassing the previous group-stage attendance record of 15,935 set during the India-Pakistan fixture at last year's Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai, the ICC confirmed on Wednesday. "The attendance of 22,843 spectators for the opening match of the IC ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 30 (PTI) The 14th Women's World Cup opened on a dazzling note at the ACA Barsapara Stadium here, with the ceremony featuring a moving tribute to Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg. During the mid-innings break of India-Sri Lanka game, renowned Bollywood singer Shreya Ghosal captivated the 25,000-odd spectators with a 13-minute performance dedicated to Zubeen, blending a medley of his hits with the World Cup theme song, 'Bring It Home.' The stadium echoed with chants of "Joy Zubeen ...Read More >
The ICC Women's ODI Cricket World Cup 2025 is set to captivate fans from September 30 to November 2 across India and Sri Lanka. Eight teams will compete, with Harmanpreet Kaur leading Team India, supported by vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and other key players. India begins its journey on September 30 against Sri Lanka in Guwahati, promising thrilling cricket action. Cricket fever is set to grip fans once again as India gears up for the ICC Women's ODI Cricket World Cup 2025, scheduled from Sept ...Read More >
Australia thrashed India by eight wickets in a statement win in the first one-day international of a three-match series before the Women's World Cup. India, co-hosts with Sri Lanka for the tournament that starts later in September, are the side most likely to challenge the defending champions and started positively by posting 281-7 in New Chandigarh. Their top three in Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana and Harleen Deol all passed 50 to set a strong platform, including an opening stand of 114, but ...Read More >
New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 14 (ANI): Indian opener Smriti Mandhana overtook New Zealand's Amy Satterthwaite to become the seventh-highest run-getter in ODIs. Mandhana achieved this milestone during her side's first ODI against Australia at New Chandigarh. During the match, Mandhana played a fine knock of 58 in 63 balls, with six fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 92.06. Also Read | Sunil Chhetri Returns As India National Football Team Head Coach Khalid Jamil ...Read More >
Jay Shah highlighted the significance of the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 for women's cricket. With the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 just 50 days away, ICC chairman Jay Shah highlighted the significance of the upcoming event for women's cricket and its potential to further promote the sport. During a panel discussion in Mumbai on Monday, former captain Mithali Raj and ex-India allrounder Yuvraj Singh joined India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, batt ...Read More >
CHENNAI: THE last time India women played an ODI in England, it became the talk of the cricketing world. Deepti Sharma ran out Charlie Dean to secure a 3-0 clean sweep as Harmanpreet Kaur and her team gave Jhulan Goswami a fairytale farewell at Lord's in September 2022. That series marked a new beginning for India women under Harmanpreet without both Mithali Raj and Goswami. It was, in many ways, the starting point of the road to the 2025 ODI World Cup to be played in India later this year. Thr ...Read More >
Haridwar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sakshi Maharaj on Sunday demanded that hotel, dhaba and eatery owners on the Kanwar Yatra routes should display their names and identities on boards outside their business establishments. The owners, who hide their identities under fake names, on the Kanwar Yatra routes should not be spared, he told reporters here. "Tampering with faith of the Hindu devotees during the Kanwar Yatra will not be tolerated," said the Unnao MP. The food shops on the Kanwa ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Apart from stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana, another India cricketer created a flutter with her performance against England in the first T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Saturday. Wearing a blue headband over her pixie haircut, left-arm spinner Shree Charani hogged the spotlight on T20I debut by claiming four wickets for 12 runs to help India hand England their heaviest defeat, by a comprehensive 97 runs. The 20-year-old, who had played five ODIs since her international debut in ...Read More >
Former India captain Mithali Raj is set to leave her role as mentor of the Women's Premier League franchise Gujarat Giants ahead of the WPL 2025 Auction, according to media reports. Mithali reportedly had signed a three-year contract with the side but that is set to end early. In the first two seasons of the WPL, the Giants finished last on the table with four points on both occasions. In November, the former batter was appointed the mentor of Women's Cricket Operations by the Andhra Cricket A ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (VOICE) Ahead of WPL 2025 auctions, the Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants have announced that Pravin Tambe and Daniel Marsh have joined their coaching staff as bowling and batting coaches, respectively. In first two seasons of the WPL, the Giants amassed just four points on both occasions to finish at last position on the points table. The franchise also said former India captain Mithali Raj has moved on from being their mentor-cum-advisor, a role which she served in for t ...Read More >
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