New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Former India captain Mithali Raj on Friday has backed youngsters Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues as future leaders of the national side in the shortest format, stating that both cricketers are ‘truly prepared’ to take over the mantle from Harmanpreet Kaur.Mithali’s comments come after India suffered group-stage exits in two consecutive editions of the T20 World Cup under Harmanpreet’s leadership. Harmanpreet, 37, led India to an unforgettable ODI World Cup t…
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New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Former India pacer Niranjana Nagarajan has backed Harmanpreet Kaur to remain as the T20I captain despite another group stage exit in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, adding that she hasn’t underperformed as a skipper and instead pointed to a structural need for middle-order power hitters in the shortest format. The debate surrounding India’s shortest-format leadership had intensified following the Indian team failing to enter Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals for t…
Birmingham, June 13 (IANS) Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said she expects to be fit for her team’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener against arch-rivals India after suffering a minor knock during a training session on Saturday.The 24-year-old all-rounder was struck on the knee during Pakistan’s net session, briefly raising concerns about her participation in Sunday’s marquee Group-stage clash. However, Sana indicated that the injury was not serious. “Ayesha (Zafar) baaji played the shot, and …
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team powered into 2025, earning a silver medal at the Women’s Asia Cup. They overcame intense group stage competition and knockout rounds to establish themselves among Asia’s top teams, all while facing global challenges that sharpened their skills for future battles. Following their impressive victory at the 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir—clinched with a close 1–0 victory against China in the final, the Indian team st…
Ranchi, Dec 20 (IANS) The SG Pipers women have entered the Ranchi turf with renewed determination as the countdown to the Hockey India League 2025–26 begins, scheduled from December 28, 2025, to January 10, 2026. With their sticks ready and focus intense, their arrival signals the start of an important phase in what promises to be a swift, high-pressure competitive tournament. Head coach Sofie Gierts brings new leadership to the group, joining the team in Ranchi before the season. She is well-…