Birmingham, June 15 (IANS) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues lauded the team’s resilience and collective spirit following their emphatic victory over Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup, using a dressing-room address to highlight contributions across the squad rather than focusing solely on the headline performers. In a video shared by the BCCI after the match, Jemimah praised the team for responding to pressure situations and backing each other throughout a contest that saw India recover from di…
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Birmingham, June 14 (IANS) India have included Bharti Fulmali while Yastika Bhatia has been left out as skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in their first Group A clash of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup at Edgbaston on Sunday. Just like the previous meetings between the two teams, no handshake happened between the captains at the toss.India arrives in the 12-team tournament after winning the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup on home soil, though their rec…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) As India chase a maiden Women’s T20 World Cup title in England, much of the spotlight will naturally fall on established stars. But Abhishek Nayar believes that India’s campaign could hinge on a combination of proven match-winners like Smriti Mandhana and emerging performers who are capable of shaping games across different phases.For years, Mandhana has been the face of India’s batting unit across formats, combining elegance with remarkable consistency. Nayar believes …
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming spy-action film ‘Alpha’ has lauded India cricketers Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma for their brilliant knock and the game. As Team India set their sights on lifting their maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title, two heroes of their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 win, Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, received special wishes from Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. Alia …
Birmingham, June 13 (IANS) The spotlight will firmly be on Edgbaston when India and Pakistan face off in their campaign opener of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday. Few fixtures in international cricket generate as much interest as an India-Pakistan encounter, and both teams will be eager to set the tone for their World Cup campaigns with an early victory.The Women in Blue arrive with a settled and experienced squad under Harmanpreet Kaur. Their batting unit remains one of the stronge…
Birmingham, June 13 (IANS) India and Pakistan will launch their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaigns with a blockbuster Group 1 clash at Edgbaston on Sunday, adding another chapter to one of cricket’s most compelling rivalries. Matches between the two neighbours rarely follow conventional expectations, with pressure and emotion often outweighing rankings and recent form. The atmosphere is expected to be electric at Edgbaston, where Birmingham’s sizeable South Asian community has traditionall…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Former Indian wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik believes that the opening combination of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma could prove to be one of the team’s biggest weapons at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will commence on Friday.With the tournament set to begin later this month, Karthik believes India’s ability to put opposition teams under pressure from the very first ball makes them a dangerous side in the shortest format.“India’s biggest str…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India’s batting firepower is not the concern heading into the Women’s T20 World Cup, but rather how they firm up on their bowling combination and protect totals, said former England captain Nasser Hussain on Wednesday.Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur will have plenty of options to choose from when India face Pakistan in their opening match of the tournament at Edgbaston on June 14. In the absence of seam-bowling all-rounders Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam, the bowling combinat…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes India’s quest for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 title will be shaped by a demanding group-stage campaign, but he sees the challenge as a necessary test for a team aspiring to become world champions.Drawn alongside heavyweight opponents Australia and South Africa, India face one of the tournament’s toughest paths to the knockout stages. Chopra, however, argued that there is no easy route to lifting a World Cup.“You will h…
Cardiff, June 10 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh marked a welcome return to her run-scoring best by hitting a blistering 68 off 36 balls and nearly pulled off a remarkable chase for India. But England held their nerve to secure a tense five‑run victory in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up match at the Sophia Garden on Wednesday.Before a rain break, India’s bowlers did well to keep a check on England’s scoring rate. But skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt found her rhythm by hitting 57, …