Bristol, May 30 (IANS) The Indian women’s cricket team lost six wickets for 33 runs against a mounting asking rate and went down to England women by 28 runs in the second T20I at the County Ground, Bristol, as the hosts levelled the three-match series 1-1.India had won the first T20I of the series and were looking to seal a 2-0 lead by winning the second match. However, their fine effort with the ball went in vain as they could not back it up with the bat. With spinner Sree Charani picking 3-25,…
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New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur was on Monday conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu, in recognition of her contribution to Indian cricket and her leadership in guiding the Women in Blue to major international success, including a World Cup triumph on home soil.She was among the select sportspersons honoured this year, alongside India men’s captain Rohit Sharma, making them the only two cricketers to receive the award in the 2026 li…
Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) The Indian women’s team was spotted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) as they jetted off to the United Kingdom for their tour of England, followed by the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) starting June 12.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squads earlier this month, on May 2, via a press conference at their headquarters here. The press meet was addressed…
Ujjain, May 16 (IANS) Members of the Indian women’s cricket team visited the famous Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple on Saturday. They attended the traditional Bhasma Aarti to seek blessings ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next month.The players who visited the iconic temple included captain Harmanpreet Kaur, along with Arundhati Kirkire, Shafali Verma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shreyanka Patil, Kranti Goud, Bharti Fulmali, Arundhati Reddy, and Deepti Sharma.After attending the Bhas…
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) The World Cup-winning Indian Women’s Cricket Team has been shortlisted for the prestigious Laureus World Team of the Year Award. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday shared the announcement.First held in 2000, the annual awards honour the greatest and most inspirational sporting achievements of the year.The nomination follows a landmark year for Indian cricket, highlighted by the team’s historic maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup triumph in 2…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The High Commission of India in Canberra extended a warm welcome to the Indian women’s team ahead of their second T20I of the three-match series against Australia, hosting the players and support staff at a special reception in Canberra.The Indian contingent, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, attended the gathering organised by the diplomatic mission, which highlighted the strong support extended to the team even while competing overseas. Such engagements often provide …
Sydney, Feb 9 (IANS) The Indian Women’s cricket team touched down in Australia for the multi-format series, which will commence on February 15. India’s tour will include three T20 matches, three One-Day Internationals, and a historic one-off Test. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India in all the formats, with Smriti Mandhana continuing as vice-captain. In a video released by the BCCI Women on Monday, Indian cricketers were looking excited for the tour down under. Top-order batter Smriti talked about …
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) As the Indian men’s cricket team gears up for the T20 World Cup 2026, the support from their female counterparts is pouring in. Members of the Indian women’s team, who made history by clinching the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup in 2025, have sent heartfelt messages to the men’s team, wishing them all the best as they look to defend their title in the upcoming tournament. With the Indian men’s team entering the tournament as the defending champions, having won the T20 …
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu, addressing a joint session of Parliament at the start of the Budget Session on Wednesday, spoke of the reformation in sports in India and said that the nation getting the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a result of the government’s ‘preparations and confidence.’Addressing a joint session of Parliament, the President said, “Over the past decade, every system related to sports in India has been reformed. My government has…
Moga, Jan 27 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, was announced as a Padma Shri awardee on Sunday, joining eight other current and former sportspersons on the 2026 Padma Awards list and her father, Harminder Singh Bhullar, said that the people of the country should motivate their children to pursue sports, which might lead them to bring glory to their family and country.This prestigious list of awardees includes five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Pa…