New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Former India fast bowler Niranjana Nagarajan has compared rising pacer Kranti Gaud’s bowling action to that of veteran men’s speedster Mohammed Shami and hailed her smooth run-up, as she picked up a historic five-wicket haul in India’s unforgettable 270-run Test triumph over England at Lord’s. Kranti picked 5‑37 in 17 overs as India got a crucial 115-run lead on day two’s play and became the first woman to earn a place on the Lord’s honours boards. Before …
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New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India’s historic 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women’s Test match played at Lord’s will go down as a watershed moment that will permanently shift how women’s red-ball cricket is perceived globally, said former India pace-bowling all-rounder Niranjana Nagarajan. On July 13, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side scripted a landmark Test triumph at Lord’s by bundling out England for 186. Wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia carved 113 – the first-ever centur…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Currently, the women’s international cricket calendar remains heavily skewed toward T20Is and ODIs due to commercial incentives. But riding high on India’s historic 270-run Test triumph over England at Lord’s, premier off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana has strongly advocated for more women’s Test matches to be played, citing how the men’s Ashes is a multi-game red-ball series, to help the format grow globally.In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Sneh spoke abou…
Edinburgh, July 14 (IANS) The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) emerged as one of the biggest winners at the ICC Development Awards 2025, claiming three global honours in recognition of its efforts to expand the game and drive the growth of women’s cricket across the United Arab Emirates.The awards were presented during the ICC Annual Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. This event celebrated outstanding development programs, initiatives, and performances from ICC Associate Members around the world.The…
London, July 13 (IANS) England head coach Charlotte Edwards on Monday expressed deep disappointment over her team’s failure to perform at their best in their 270-run defeat to India in the historic women’s Test at Lord’s, adding that her players have a lot to learn from an ‘exceptional’ and disciplined Indian side.England were always left playing catch-up once India made 280 in their first innings, with their batting returns being woefully inadequate to counter a strong visitors’ bowling…
London, July 12 (IANS) Just days before India’s one-off Test against England at Lord’s, Kranti Gaud spoke of a dream shared by every fast bowler walking into the Home of Cricket. In a video now shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the pacer revealed how she, along with all the bowlers on her side, wished to have their name on the historic Test honours board and script history. By the end of Day 2 of the Test on Saturday, the 22-year-old had turned those words into reality….
London, July 9 (IANS) Asserting that the disappointment of their T20 World Cup final defeat is behind them, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt on Thursday said the squad is looking forward to a ‘special week’ as they gear up for the historic first-ever women’s Test match against India at Lord’s starting on Friday.The match marks the first time the England women’s team will play a Test match at the iconic venue, and its importance is highlighted by a UK-record ticket sale of over 30,000 for a w…
London, July 9 (IANS) Terming it a “very big moment” for women’s cricket, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday said walking out for the historic Test match against England at Lord’s, which starts on Friday, will be the fulfilment of a childhood dream. The one-off clash against England will also be the first time Lord’s will host a women’s Test match.”It’s a very big moment for all of us. As a captain and as a player, I’m really looking forward to this opportunity. As kids, we always dr…
London, July 5 (IANS) Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord’s Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Both teams have not made any changes to their playing XI. The high-stakes encounter marks the fourth time these two cricketing powerhouses will contest the tournament’s summit clash, having previously met in the 2012, 2014, and 2018 finals – all won by Australia.Six-time champions Australia enter the title decider as firm favourites…
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…