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.
Ahead of India’s Women’s T20 World Cup match against Pakistan, captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the team is focused only on cricket and is ready to embrace the pressure of the marquee encounter.
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.
New Zealand's Melie Kerr has reclaimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Women's T20I all-rounder rankings, while India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has returned to the top 10 batting rankings ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur revealed the strong message delivered by head coach Amol Muzumdar during the team's difficult phase at the Women’s World Cup 2025.
The 2020 runners-up and four-time semi-finalists are seeking to go all the way in the UAE having been boosted by warm-up wins over the West Indies and South Africa.
Previously, India suffered a disappointing loss in the 2020 T20 World Cup final against Australia and narrowly missed out on victory in the 2017 ODI World Cup, falling just nine runs short against England.
The Women’s T20 World Cup, starting Oct 3, presents another chance to end Indian team’s wait for a global title
While the men’s team won the title after 17 years and lifted an ICC trophy after 11 years, the women’s outfit is yet to lift the T20 World Cup, and came close in the 2020 edition, when they were runners-up in Australia.
India will go into the T20 World Cup under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, with Smriti Mandhana the vice-captain.
