Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy believes vice-captain Smriti Mandhana will play a decisive role in India’s quest for a maiden ICC Women's T20 World Cup title, saying the opener's performances in the biggest matches could determine how far the team goes in the tournament.
The biggest ICC Women’s T20 World Cup ever is set to get underway in England, bringing together 12 teams with vastly different ambitions but a shared dream of lifting the trophy at Lord’s.
India will enter the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with genuine expectations of lifting the trophy, as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side looks to build on last year’s historic ODI World Cup triumph and establish itself as a dominant force in world cricket.
India spinner Radha Yadav has said that representing the country remains the highest honour in cricket and that winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is the dream that continues to motivate her as she prepares for her fifth appearance at the tournament.
As India gear up for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England, star batter Jemimah Rodrigues has opened up about a special piece of advice she received from batting legend Sachin Tendulkar ahead of the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup final.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) mourned the death of former Mizoram Ranji cricketer K. Lalremruata, who passed away after collapsing during a local cricket match on Thursday.
The clash brings together two of the league’s most successful sides, led by Indian stalwarts Harmanpreet Kaur (MI) and Smriti Mandhana (RCB).
Speaking ahead of the opening match of WPL 2026, where Harmanpreet will lead Mumbai Indians and Mandhana will captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the senior duo underlined how the league can help sustain the momentum generated by India’s recent ODI World Cup success and sharpen the squad for the challenges ahead.
Born in Vellore and now representing New Zealand, the 23-year-old says he is relishing the prospect of bowling to modern greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Vadodara.
Sindhu closed the first game in just 12 minutes before Yamaguchi decided to concede, handing the Indian her first Super 1000 semifinal appearance in three years.
