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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
TopicIndian women cricketers

Topic: Indian women cricketers

Why don’t Indian women play sports? Safety concerns, lack of time

The 43-page report, titled ‘Attitudes towards women’s sports, sportswomen and women in India’, was launched by BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla in New Delhi.

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana breaks silence, confirms wedding with Palash Mucchal called off

Palash Muchhal, too, wrote on Instagram, "I have decided to move on in my life and step back from my personal relationship."

SRK is more Johnny Depp than Depp

SRK's impromptu party looked refreshingly ‘normal’ and as cool as the Birthday Boy himself. King of Kool could be another tag for the man who once declared himself 'the last of the stars'.

Delhi & Beijing search for new normal & why India can be the ‘juggernaut’ of women’s cricket

In other global news, Travis McMaster's Cocoon moves back to China after its retaliation against US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Jemimah Rodrigues shows real strength lies in vulnerability. It’s a powerful reminder

When an athlete or a cultural icon speaks openly about these challenges, it goes beyond personal healing; it becomes an act of public good, breaking stigma and inspiring others to seek help.

Indian women cricketers overtake men with highest ODI score of 435, Smriti Mandhana hits fastest 100

This record-breaking effort was led by Mandhana's high-octane 135 off 80 balls, the fastest century in the format for Indian women in 70 balls.

India women cricket team enters semis at Asian Games after rain hinders quarter-final

The toss at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field was delayed due to the weather and the stop-start match was initially reduced to a 15 overs-a-side contest.

India women’s skipper Harmanpreet Kaur suspended for 2 matches after dissent, equipment abuse

Kaur smashed her bat against the stumps, and later questioned the umpiring during the third ODI against Bangladesh Saturday.

WPL changing cricket crowd culture. Kids in stands scream Jemimah, men now say ‘batswoman’

Mumbai, Navi Mumbai: The father-daughter duo settled into their seats in the West Stand at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium on a sultry Sunday evening to...

Kashmir cricket is 20 yrs behind, says Jasia Akhtar, Delhi Capitals’ pick for women IPL

For practice, a daily trip from Shopian to Srinagar and backwards would cost Jasia Akhtar Rs 250. She would save up to nurture her dream.

On Camera

FSSAI has failed to resolve diet-related issues in India—public health crisis on the rise

The key question before us is simple: Whose interest should guide food policy in India? The credibility of India's food regulatory system depends on the answer to this question.

RBI delays stricter trading loan rules as volatility climbs amid Iran conflict

The rules now take effect on 1 July instead of 1 April, the Reserve Bank of India said. New rules may raise cost of raising capital for proprietary trading firms & squeeze profits.

More ‘hits’ than Rheinmetall ever—Ukraine drone manufacturer claps back at CEO’s ‘housewives’ remark

Oleksandr Yakovenko, founder of Ukrainian drone maker TAF Industries, further went on to highlight the growing 'irrelevance' of European defence platforms.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.