India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana believes her side’s inability to build sustained pressure through dot balls proved costly in the third T20I against England, a lesson she hopes the team carries forward ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. India’s preparations for the global tournament suffered a minor setback after England secured a six-wicket victory […]

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was among the proudest members of the Indian women’s cricket team as captain Harmanpreet Kaur received the prestigious Padma Shri award on Monday. The Indian squad, currently training in Chelmsford ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, paused their practice session to watch the Civil Investiture Ceremony together from the […]

Veteran India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli has said that Smriti Mandhana is a very gifted and a natural timer of the ball, sharing that he was also proud of how Jemimah Rodrigues played a match-winning innings in the World Cup semifinal against Australia last year as well. “There is no doubt that […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced India’s squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to begin on June 14. As expected, Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side, while Smriti Mandhana has been appointed vice-captain, continuing the leadership core that has guided the team in recent […]

Australia’s newest pace sensation, Lucy Hamilton, made an immediate impact on her Test debut against India on Friday, producing a stunning inswinger to dismiss star opener Smriti Mandhana for just four runs in the pink-ball one-off Test in Perth. India began their innings with the experienced opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, but the […]

Smriti Mandhana has added another remarkable milestone to her already glittering career. On Thursday (March 5), the Indian batting star was named to the first-ever Barbie Dream Team, becoming the first cricketer in the world to receive a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll designed in her likeness. The recognition comes from Mattel, the company behind the iconic […]

Harmanpreet Kaur suffered an injury scare during India’s ODI series opener against Australia women’s national cricket team at Allan Border Field on Tuesday, forcing her to sit out the second innings of the match. According to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Indian captain sustained a blow to her left knee while […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women stamped their authority on the Women’s Premier League 2026 with a clinical six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in Vadodara — and in the process made tournament history. RCB became the first side to lift the WPL trophy after finishing the league stage at the top of the table, a fitting […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana produced a moment that captured the true spirit of women’s cricket as she warmly embraced Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Jemimah Rodrigues after the Women’s Premier League (WPL) final on February 5 in Vadodara. The emotional exchange, which quickly went viral across social media platforms, showcased the deep bond […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) booked their place in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) knockouts in emphatic fashion and ensured the celebrations continued well beyond the boundary ropes, thanks to a cheeky social media response aimed at Gujarat Giants. Following a commanding 61-run win at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, RCB’s digital team delivered a […]