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…
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New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes India’s batting strategy cost them dearly in their crucial Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Australia, with the former skipper highlighting delayed tactical decisions, unsettled batting positions and an overly cautious approach as key reasons behind the team’s defeat. Speaking after India’s exit from the tournament, Anjum also backed Harmanpreet Kaur to continue leading the side while urging the team management to redefine i…
Manchester, June 25 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana felt her side left at least 15 to 20 runs on the field and failed to capitalise on crucial chances during India’s chase as Bangladesh suffered a five-wicket defeat in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday.After posting 136/8 in 20 overs, Bangladesh managed to create a few opportunities during India’s chase but were unable to convert them into wickets, allowing the hosts to comfortably reach the …
Manchester, June 25 (IANS) India opener Shafali Verma said she was pleased with the way she batted against Bangladesh but admitted she would have been happier had she remained unbeaten after producing a match-winning knock in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday.Shafali was named Player of the Match after smashing 53 off 34 balls, an innings studded with eight boundaries and a six, as India chased down 137 in just 16.5 overs to secure a comfortable five-w…
Manchester, June 25 (IANS) Opener Shafali Verma struck a scintillating half-century as India chased down a target of 137 with 19 balls to spare and defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in Match 23 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday.Chasing a modest target, India came out with aggressive intent and never allowed Bangladesh’s bowlers to settle down. Shafali led the charge from the very first over, smashing two boundaries off Marufa Akter to collect 11 runs an…
Manchester, June 25 (IANS) Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the 23rd match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Old Trafford on Thursday. India have made two changes in the playing XI as Radha Yadav and Renuka Singh Thakur have made a return.India will look to plug the loopholes and get back to winning ways against the Asian side. While dynamic openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have provided explosive starts, the subsequent batting units haven’t really …
Manchester, June 24 (IANS) Plagued by a misfiring middle-order and lapses with the ball and on the field, India will look to plug the loopholes when they clash against a spirited Bangladesh in a pivotal 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group A fixture at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Thursday.While dynamic openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have provided explosive starts, the subsequent batting units haven’t really taken forward that momentum. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrig…
Manchester, June 22 (IANS) After suffering a six-wicket defeat to South Africa in a crucial 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup clash, India head coach Amol Muzumdar said the team’s bowling unit is still in a developing phase and will grow stronger with more exposure and experience in the coming years.In a crunch game at Old Trafford, India suffered from slip-ups in all three departments as they failed to defend 159 against South Africa. With the ball, barring Sree Charani’s three-for and Shafali V…
Manchester, June 21 (IANS) South Africa’s pace spearheads Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Ismail picked two wickets apiece to peg India back after a blazing start, as the Proteas restricted Harmanpreet Kaur-led side to 158/7 in their Group A clash of 2206 Women’s T20 World Cup at Old Trafford on Sunday. Electing to bat first, India raced to 59/2 in the powerplay, but the middle overs proved far trickier on a dry surface where the ball often held up, as they amassed 57/3 in overs 7-15. Though Indi…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The going has been great for India so far in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. With two wins out of as many games, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side have themselves in a good space to enter the semi-finals. But with tougher opponents like South Africa, Bangladesh and Australia coming up, India have to step up in all aspects if they are to enter the knockouts. Mithali Raj, the former India captain, addressed questions around the Indian team, its various talking points an…