women’s cricket

October 7, 2026 12:24 AM

Cricket: Mandhana named new India captain as Kaur steps down

India named top-order batter Smriti Mandhana as their new captain after Women’s World Cup-winning skipper Harmanpreet Kaur announced her decision to step down from the role on Tuesday. Kaur, 37, captained India in five tests, 51 one-day internationals and 155 Twenty20 internationals, leading the side to their first-ever 50-over World Cup triumph on home soil last year. Under Kaur, India also won four T20 Asia Cup titles and two Asian Games gold medals, most recently this month at the Aichi-N...

September 3, 2026 10:14 AM

India replace Sri Lanka as hosts of inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy

The inaugural Women's Champions Trophy originally scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka will now take place in India in February next year, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday. The ICC stripped Sri Lanka of the event due to government interference in the board of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), which has an interim committee in place for an overhaul of the governance framework at the SLC. "The first-ever edition of the ICC Women's Champions Trophy will take place from February 14 to 28 in...

July 6, 2026 12:33 PM

‘This is the golden era of women’s cricket’: ICC Chairman Jay Shah

International Cricket Council Chairman Jay Shah on Sunday presented the ICC Women’s World Cup 2026 trophy to captain Sophie Molineux after Australia defeated England in the final at Lord’s to clinch their seventh title. Australia restricted England to 150 after electing to bowl before chasing down the target in 17.1 overs, with Beth Mooney leading the way with 64 runs, according to a release. Following Australia’s victory, ICC Chairman Jay Shah said women’s cricket is in its golden era...

July 2, 2026 10:30 AM

Women’s T20I World Cup: Sciver-Brunt to lead England in semis vs South Africa

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead the hosts in their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa at The Oval after recovering from a calf strain, the all-rounder said on Wednesday. The 33-year-old was initially expected to miss two group matches but was also ruled out of England's game against New Zealand after suffering the injury during the win over Ireland, in which she retired hurt on 48. "We literally threw everything at it," Sciver-Brunt told reporters. "I'm really ha...

October 21, 2025 4:21 PM

Smriti Mandhana continues her reign as No. 1 ODI batter in latest ICC rankings

India’s star opener Smriti Mandhana has further strengthened her position at the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batter Rankings, following consistent performances in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Mandhana struck consecutive half-centuries in the tournament, including a brilliant 88 against England in Indore, despite India narrowly losing the contest. Her recent form has helped her extend her lead as the No. 1 ranked ODI batter to 83 points, ahead of England captain Nat Sciver-Bru...

September 16, 2025 6:11 PM

BCCI announces Apollo Tyres as new lead sponsor of Team India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a landmark partnership with Apollo Tyres, a global leader in the tyre industry, as the new lead sponsor of Team India. The agreement spans two and a half years, concluding in March 2028. Under the deal, the Apollo Tyres logo will appear on the jerseys of the Indian men’s and women’s national cricket teams across all formats. The sponsorship succeeds the previous arrangement held by Dream11. This marks Apollo Tyres’ fir...

September 15, 2025 12:51 PM

1st women’s ODI: Litchfield’s 88 guides Australia to eight-wicket win over India in series opener

Half-centuries from Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, and Annabel Sutherland powered Australia to a commanding eight-wicket victory over India in the first women's ODI of the three-match series on Sunday. Electing to bat first in the first-ever international match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, India posted a competitive 281/7, thanks to fifties from Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, and Harleen Deol. However, India’s fielding lapses - including...

June 17, 2025 4:07 PM

Smriti Mandhana returns to no. 1 in ICC ODI batting rankings

India opener Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings, marking her return to the summit for the first time since November 2019. The latest rankings update released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed the 28-year-old’s rise to the number one position with 727 rating points. Mandhana climbed one spot to displace South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, who now shares the second position with England’s captain Nat Sciver-Brunt. W...

April 29, 2025 6:22 PM

India clinch thriller against South Africa, top Points Table in women’s Tri-Nation series

In the second match of the Women’s Tri-Nation Tournament, India edged out South Africa in a nail-biting contest, securing a 15-run victory. With this win, Team India leads the points table with four points, having won both of their matches against hosts Sri Lanka and now South Africa. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur continued her good run with the coin, just like in the opening match. This time, however, she chose to set a target rather than chase. ...

April 23, 2025 3:15 PM

Sri Lanka names Athapaththu-led squad for tri-series against India and SA

Sri Lanka has named a 17-member women’s squad, led by seasoned all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu, for the upcoming ODI tri-series against India and South Africa, scheduled to be held in Colombo from April 27 to May 11. Sri Lanka last played an ODI series earlier this year – where they suffered a 2-0 ODI series loss in New Zealand. From that touring party in New Zealand, Sri Lanka has made as many as eight changes to its squad for the upcoming tri-series. Medium pacer Malki Madara has receive...