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Wednesday, April 22, 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

Why ‘disgustingly well-read’ is a win for modern literacy

Like most social media trends, the 'disgustingly well-read' trend, too, is without a doubt problematic, performative, and for some, perfunctory

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.