Edulji for replacing Harmanpreet as skipper, wants bold selection calls
Currently an advisor to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), Edulji wants the national selectors to focus on the next generation of Indian women's cricketers.
Currently an advisor to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), Edulji wants the national selectors to focus on the next generation of Indian women's cricketers.
Australia wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney believes the team's strength lies in its all-round depth, crediting consistent contributions from across the squad for powering the six-time champions into a record eighth ICC Women's T20 World Cup final.
As excitement continues to grow around teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, former South Africa batter Daryll Cullinan has urged Indian cricket to protect the 15-year-old from the pressures of early fame, saying the youngster should be allowed to enjoy his childhood before being fast-tracked into international cricket.
India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh appears to have moved a step closer to becoming a reality after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) invited bids for the television and digital media rights of the series, even though the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to officially confirm the tour.
Banned from the Indian Premier League until the 2028 season, Harry Brook has insisted he has no regrets about skipping the cash-rich franchise league, saying his only priority is representing England as he also emerged as the leading contender to succeed Ben Stokes as the country's next Test captain.
What is more inspiring is the fact that despite their humble background – parents are either small time farmers or do odd jobs – the youngsters have unmatched zeal to play football.
Nirmalaya’s father Vasudev Raut is a farmer while her mother is a housewife. Apart from her parents, she has two siblings, a brother and sister.
This was India’s 11th quota in shooting for the Olympics. Five of these - Manu Bhaker, Mehuli Ghosh, Sift Kaur Samra, Rajeshwari Kumari and Tilottama Sen - have come through women.
It’s a do-or-die situation for England, battling survival chances, leaving aside thoughts of defending their title. For India, the task is cut out — do not let complacency creep in, and look to continue the momentum.
Matthew Wade will captain the side for the series. David Warner and Steve Smith join the squad having missed the South African series. Ashton Agar was not considered due to injury.
