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.
Mumbai Indians eventually finished on 165/6 at the end of 20 overs, but it wasn’t enough.
MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name into history, becoming only the second batter in WPL history to complete 1,000 runs, after Nat Sciver-Brunt, and the first Indian batter to achieve the milestone.
After Amanjot’s dismissal to Sophie Devine, Harmanpreet took complete control of the chase. She brought up her half-century in just 33 balls, displaying her trademark composure under pressure.
“We’re going to bowl first. I believe in dew, and especially when you’re playing late games, chasing is always a better option,” Harmanpreet said at the toss.
This is the first time that the WPL is being held in the January-February window. After winning the toss, skipper Smriti Mandhana said their overseas players will be Grace Harris, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, and Nadine de Klerk.
