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.
“I can say that she is fit and fine,” Deepti said during the pre-match press conference, signaling that the Indian captain is ready to return to the field.
The win, the first in the format under captain Sophie Molineux, handed Australia their opening points in the multi-format series and set up a decider at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
The landmark appearance marked Kaur’s 356th international match for India, taking her past the previous record of 355 matches held by New Zealand great Suzie Bates.
The men’s team enters the tournament as holders, having lifted the T20 World Cup in 2024 after a thrilling final victory over South Africa, and the backing from the women’s team has added an emotional boost ahead of the campaign.
The loss further dented the Mumbai Indians’ chances of qualifying for the playoffs, with Keightley pointing to early setbacks that prevented the side from building momentum. “We definitely struggled early to get going.
