Lahore, July 7 (IANS) Pakistan women’s captain Fatima Sana has received permission from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to skip the T20I leg of the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka in order to fulfil her commitments with Birmingham Phoenix in the Women’s Hundred.However, the 24-year-old all-rounder will remain with the national team for the three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka, which is part of the ICC Women’s Championship. After the final ODI on July 28, she will travel directly from Hambantota to En…
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New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India legend Sachin Tendulkar has showered rich praise on the Australian women’s cricket team’s unmatched consistency following their seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 title. The victory marked an incredible seventh T20 World Cup title for the side and their 14th ICC World Cup trophy overall across formats.Taking to social media, Tendulkar lauded the team’s undefeated streak throughout the tournament, pointing out how they seamlessly navigated match conditions.”Co…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Former India cricketer Reema Malhotra believes the national women’s T20I team needs to make some ‘hard decisions’ and embrace tactical changes if they are to transition into a side capable of consistently challenging for global silverware. Reema’s comments come after Australia won their seventh Women’s T20 World Cup at Lord’s on Sunday. Analyzing the road ahead for the Indian women’s T20I team, who failed to enter the semi-finals, Reema also stated that relying…
London, July 6 (IANS) Fresh from leading Australia to an unprecedented seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title, skipper Sophie Molineux said she has set her sights on scaling greater heights and securing more silverware glory for her team, which is currently in a transition phase. Sophie’s appointment as Australia’s captain stood fully vindicated on Sunday after she led her side to an unprecedented seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title with a dominant seven-wicket victory over England at Lord’…
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Former New Zealand captain Sophie Devine reflected on her 20-year international career with an emotional message after bringing the curtain down on her time with the White Ferns following the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.The veteran all-rounder, whose final international appearance came in New Zealand’s tournament-ending defeat, thanked teammates, support staff, fans, and her family while looking back on a journey that spanned two decades in the silver fern.Devine, who…
London, July 4 (IANS) Australia captain Sophie Molineux says a final decision on Ellyse Perry’s availability for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final against hosts England will be taken on match day, but remains confident the veteran all-rounder can still make a significant impact even if she is unable to bowl.Australia and England will reignite one of women’s cricket’s biggest rivalries when they meet in the title match at Lord’s on Sunday. Both teams have remained unbeaten throughout the t…
London, July 4 (IANS) Ahead of the high-octane ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final against arch-rivals Australia, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt on Saturday stated that her side is entering the title clash with far greater composure and confidence, adding that they have improved a lot since making an early exit in the 2024 edition. The iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground holds fond memories for England, who clinched the 2017 ODI World Cup title here under Heather Knight’s leadership with a tense nine…
Dubai, July 3 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the match officials for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, with experienced umpires Jacquline Williams and India’s Vrinda Rathi set to take charge of the title clash between England and Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday.The final, set to start at 8:00 PM IST, will feature unbeaten hosts England facing six-time champions Australia. This match revisits one of the greatest rivalries in women’s cricket…
London, July 3 (IANS) South Africa head coach Mandla Mashimbyi believes the Proteas will emerge stronger from their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign despite their semi-final defeat to England, insisting the team will use the disappointment as motivation to improve ahead of future global tournaments.South Africa’s run ended at The Oval on Thursday after England secured a strong 40-run victory, earning a place in Sunday’s final against Australia.The Proteas started well by eliminating three En…
London, July 2 (IANS) With the Indian team’s campaign in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup coming to an end, all-rounder Deepti Sharma visited Wimbledon, the world’s most prestigious Grand Slam, and watched some of the top tennis players plying their trade at the All-England Club in London.One of the world’s top all-rounders, Deepti, who did well for the Indian team in the T20 World Cup before their campaign came unstuck in the league stage against five-time champions Australia, was welcomed by the …