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Guwahati made history with a record 22,843 spectators for the India-Sri Lanka Women's ODI World Cup opener, marking the highest attendance for any ICC women's group stage fixture. India triumphed by 59 runs. The vibrant event included a musical tribute to Zubeen Garg and performances by Shreya Ghoshal. BCCI also honoured 16 former Indian women cricketers, including legends. The turnout of close to 23,000 fans in the India-Sri Lanka game of the Women's ODI World Cup here was the highest ever for ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener between India and Sri Lanka set a new milestone in women's cricket, as Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium recorded more than 20,000 fans in the stadium at any Women's Cricket World Cup event. The game drew 22,843 fans at the ACA Stadium, a record for the most attended group stage fixture at any Women's World Cup. The previous record of 15,935 was set during the India-Pakistan ICC Women's T20 World Cup Gro ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener between India and Sri Lanka set a new milestone in women's cricket, as Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium recorded more than 20,000 fans in the stadium at any Women's Cricket World Cup event. The game drew 22,843 fans at the ACA Stadium, a record for the most attended group stage fixture at any Women's World Cup. The previous record of 15,935 was set during the India-Pakistan ICC Women's T20 World Cup Gro ...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 >
Guwahati, Sept 30: For the first time, Guwahati is hosting five matches of the ICC Women's World Cup, and the excitement at Barsapara Stadium is palpable on Tuesday as city readies for the opening match of the coveted tournament. Though the gates are set to open at 3 pm for the inauguration ceremony of the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup, with the Indian women's team facing Sri Lanka, eager fans, students, and cricket enthusiasts have been flocking to the stadium since early morning. The inaugurati ...Read More >
Reaching the semi-final is the minimum expectation for England at the Women's World Cup, says coach Charlotte Edwards. England reached the final of the previous edition in 2022 and were beaten by Australia, but were knocked out at the semi-final and then the group stage at the most recent T20 World Cups. Nat Sciver-Brunt's side come into the tournament as underdogs after a 16-0 Ashes drubbing at the beginning of the year, and a mixed summer which saw them thrash a poor West Indies side before ...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 >
Guwahati, Sep 29: With home advantage and current form on its side, the Indian women's cricket team will look to end a 47-year wait for its maiden ICC title when it takes the field at the ODI World Cup starting with a clash against Sri Lanka here on Tuesday. Ranked world No.3, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will look to make the most of their familiarity with conditions in the 13th edition of the tournament, that is returning to India after 12 years. The global showpiece will feature eight top ...Read More >
Chandigarh: As the ICC Women's Cricket WC begins on Sept 30, young fans in Chandigarh are gearing up to support the Indian team. The city's Gen Z crowd, especially women, see the tournament as a moment of pride and empowerment, and many are planning to follow the matches closely.Naman Narayan, a student who has been tracking women's cricket for years, said, "I have been following women's cricket for a long time now. The Indian women's team is one of the most improved sides in world cricket. We h ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 29 (ANI): Ahead of her side's ICC Women's World Cup opener against Sri Lanka, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur said that she wants her team to stay in a "positive state of mind". Harmanpreet pointed to Assamese batter Uma Chetry's presence in the squad and she looks ready to represent the nation at the biggest showpiece event. India, the two-time ICC Women's World Cup finalists from the 2005 and 2017 editions, will start their campaign against Sri Lanka at Gu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar believes the upcoming 2025 Women's ODI World Cup is a watershed moment for the sport, which has the potential to redefine the landscape of women's cricket globally. The marquee event begins with India taking on Sri Lanka at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium on Tuesday. Tendulkar recalled how seeing India's 1983 ODI World Cup triumph and being a ball boy for the 1987 edition had ignited his dream to play for the count ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketers RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha have joined the Men's Senior Selection Committee, marking a significant addition to Indian cricket's decision-making structure. The appointments were confirmed during the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Mumbai on Sunday. The reconstituted men's selection panel will now comprise Ajit Agarkar (Chairperson), Shiv Sundar Das, Ajay Ratra, R.P. Singh, and Pragyan Ojha. While Agarkar, Das, and ...Read More >
The ICC Women's ODI World Cup is set to begin. Harmanpreet Kaur expresses excitement about leading India in the home World Cup. Alyssa Healy acknowledges India as a tough competitor. Sophie Devine highlights the team's self-belief. Nat-Sciver Brunt focuses on compartmentalizing captaincy and batting. Chamari Athapathuthu says Sri Lanka is ready to face India. India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur knows that fans have placed heaps of expectations on her side ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 26 (ANI): Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her excitement ahead of the ICC ODI Women's World Cup 2025, saying that leading her country in the tournament is a special moment for her. The skippers of all teams participating in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 spoke at a special Captains' Day event, held simultaneously in Bengaluru and Colombo, expressing their eagerness and confidence with just four days to go before the tournament begins. ...Read More >
New Delhi (AP) Top arranged and seven -time champion Australia will try to prevent India from winning a women's cricket ... New Delhi (AP) TOP arranged and seven -time champion Australia will try to prevent India from winning a World Cup for ladies at home again when the game starts in the tournament next week. India hosts Sri Lanka in Guwahati, India, on Tuesday to start the 31-match tournament that culminates with the final on November 2. Matches are also played in Sri Lanka. Eight teams ha ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Top-ranked and seven-time champion Australia will be trying to prevent India from winning a Women's Cricket World Cup at home -- yet again -- when play begins in the tournament next week. India hosts Sri Lanka at Guwahati, India, on Tuesday to start the 31-match tournament which culminates with the final on Nov. 2. Matches are also being played in Sri Lanka. Eight teams are entered -- India, defending champions Australia, England, South Africa, West Indies, New Zealand, Pakis ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Celebrating the spirit of women's cricket and building anticipation for the upcoming global event, ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour with DP World completes its Visakhapatnam visit. The tour began on September 7 at ACA-VDCA Stadium, one of the five venues for the World Cup, where senior Andhra Cricket Association officials, including secretary Sana Sathish Babu and joint secretary Boyalla Vijay Kumar, welcomed the iconic trophy. The event brought together 70 women c ...Read More >
IMAGE: Fans pose with the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 trophy during the Trophy Tour with DP World in Guwahati. Photograph: ICC Guwahati's cricketing spirit took center stage as it played host to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour. Marking a historic first for the city, the tour celebrated not just the game, but the power of sport to bring communities together and inspire the next generation. IMAGE: Students of NPS International School welcome the ICC Women's Cricket Wor ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India] September 12 (ANI): The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour with DP World completes its Visakhapatnam visit, celebrating the spirit of women's cricket and building anticipation for the upcoming global event, as per a release from DP World. The tour began on September 7 at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, one of the five venues for the World Cup, where senior Andhra Cricket Association officials, including Secretary Sana Sathish Babu and Joint Secretary Boy ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour completed its Visakhapatnam leg, celebrating the spirit of women's cricket and building anticipation for the upcoming global event. The tour began on September 7 at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, one of the five venues for the World Cup, where senior Andhra Cricket Association officials - including Secretary Sana Sathish Babu and Joint Secretary Boyalla Vijay Kumar - welcomed the iconic trophy. The event brought toget ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The International Cricket Council announced a bumper hike in the prize money for this year's women's 50-over World Cup on Monday, making it financially more lucrative than the 2023 edition of the men's event held in India. The winner's purse of $4.48 million is significantly higher than the $1.32 million awarded to Australia when they won the 2022 World Cup and exceeds the $4 million their men's team pocketed after lifting the 2023 World Cup in India. "This four-f ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 22 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed a revised schedule for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, with Navi Mumbai replacing Bengaluru as one of the five venues due to the unavailability of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The 13th edition of the Women's 50-over World Cup will be played from September 30 to November 2 across India and Sri Lanka. The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host up to five fixtures, including three league matches, one sem ...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 >
Guwahati, Aug 3: Continuing his campaign trail for the second straight day in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated his development pitch ahead of the upcoming September council polls, on Sunday. Reaffirming the BJP's development agenda at a public gathering in Kumarikata, Tamulpur, , the Chief Minister stated, "The BTR needs bridges, schools, and colleges. If candidates from all communities in Assam are getting government jobs in a free and transp ...Read More >
Mumbai, August 3: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes spin might come into play for the visitors' on a decisive day four of the fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test if the fast bowlers fail to take early wickets. With England requiring 324 more runs to complete the chase of 374 and secure a 3-1 series victory, India need to take out the remaining wickets to get an improbable victory and tie the series score line 2-2. IND vs ENG 5th Test 2025: Sanjay Bangar Heaps Praise on In ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 8: Ahead of the fourth T20I against England, the Indian women's cricket team was accorded a rousing welcome by the Consul General of India, Manchester, Vishakha Yaduvanshi at the Old Trafford Stadium. The Indian team and the support staff, led by head coach Amol Muzumdar, gathered at the Old Trafford Stadium, presented an Indian jersey to the Consul General of India, Manchester. IND-W vs ENG-W 4th T20I 2025 Preview: India Look for Runs From Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma To Seal Se ...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 >
Jaipur: Two workers died while five others are feared trapped after soil caved in during pipeline excavation work in Rajasthan's Bharatpur on Sunday morning, police said. According to officials, some labourers were filling a 10-foot-deep trench dug to lay a pipeline near Jangi ka Nagla village when the soil caved in. Twelve workers got trapped under the soil. Upon hearing the cries, other labourers and project staff started rescue attempts, but the depth and heaviness of the soil made immediat ...Read More >
New Delhi: Despite calls by several former cricketers and stakeholders to break cricketing ties between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack in April, the cricketing relationship between the two countries can continue in multilateral tournaments. According to a report by Cricbuzz, there seems to be growing confidence in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) that the 2025 Asia Cup will go ahead as scheduled. The tournament is likely to begin on September 10. India is the official host o ...Read More >
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