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…
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Chandigarh, July 1 (IANS) In yet another proud moment for the Union Territory Cricket Association (UTCA), Chandigarh cricketer Nandini Sharma has been selected in the Indian Women’s squad for the 2026 Asian Games which is scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan in September. The Indian women’s team will be entering in the competition as the defending champions after winning the gold at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou in China held from September 23 to October 8, 2023.Nandini has been …
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop believes that India must aggressively unearth more fast bowlers and inject more power into their batting lineup if they want to bridge the gap with six-time champions Australia, who sent them crashing out of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.India’s campaign in the ongoing tournament ended in another league-stage exit after losing to Australia by six wickets at Lord’s on Sunday. In a tournament with very little margin for err…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India spinner Radha Yadav has spoken about her return to the national T20I setup after an 11-month gap, revealing how work done during the Women’s Premier League (WPL), the support of the team management, and continuous learning from teammates and opponents have prepared her for the latest chapter of her international career. Ahead of India’s ongoing campaign, the left-arm spinner also explained how the WPL has transformed the pathway to international cricket and praise…
Ahmedabad, June 25 (IANS) ILT20 side Gulf Giants have roped in former Australia batter Michael Klinger as their batting coach, a move which comes after Simon Helmot replaced Jonathan Trott as the side’s head coach last month. Trott, the former Afghanistan head coach, had left the franchise just after one season and was replaced by Helmot in mid-May. Kadeer Ali has come on board as fielding coach after being assistant head coach at Worcestershire, while Gary Brent will oversee strength and cond…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India fast bowler Nandni Sharma has credited the Women’s Premier League (WPL) with transforming her understanding of the game, while also recalling the childhood moment that inspired her to become a pace bowler. Speaking about her cricketing journey, Nandni explained how exposure to elite players reshaped her mindset and how a chance observation at her academy sparked a passion that continues to drive her career.Reflecting on the impact of the WPL, Nandni said the tourn…
Manchester, June 21 (IANS) India bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi paid glowing tribute to captain Harmanpreet Kaur on the eve of her historic 200th T20 International, describing her as ‘a role model for almost all cricketers globally’ and praising the veteran’s work ethic, leadership and influence on the next generation ahead of India’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash against South Africa at Old Trafford on Sunday.Harmanpreet is set to become the first cricketer to feature in 200 women’s or men’s T…
Manchester, June 20 (IANS) India off‑spin bowling all‑rounder Shreyanka Patil admitted her latest injury setback has been the ‘hardest’ to take after a right ankle injury led to her being ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.During India’s Group A clash against the Netherlands at Headingley on Wednesday, Shreyanka was stretchered off the field after twisting her right ankle on the first ball of the sixth over of the Netherlands’ innings.Shreyanka had just co…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy backed Jemimah Rodrigues to bounce back agaisnt south Africa on Sunday despite a quiet start in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.After scoring single run against Pakistan, Jemimah went out for 19 against Netherlands failing to make it big after a good start.“You can’t be too worried about Jemimah Rodrigues’ performances so far in this T20 World Cup. She is too good a player to be judged on a few games. She knows she has a b…
Dubai, June 19 (IANS) India have suffered a major injury blow in their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign as off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining an injury to her ankle. Uncapped legspinner Prema Rawat has been named her replacement. During India’s Group A clash against the Netherlands on Wednesday, the off-spinner was stretchered off the field after twisting her right ankle on the first ball of the sixth over of the Netherlands’ innings when Shreyanka, h…