Author: Meera Nair
Meera writes about international women’s cricket, major tournaments, and player storylines. She focuses on context, form trends, and what matters most ahead of big matches.
India’s women’s team is set for a demanding 2026, with bilateral assignments, multi-format tours and major ICC and continental events on the agenda. The year follows the fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), held from January 9 to February 5 across DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. With a packed itinerary ahead, the Women in Blue move into a stretch that includes an all-format contest in Australia, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales, a one-off Test at Lord’s, the Asian Games in Japan, and tours to Zimbabwe and South…
The fourth season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) wrapped up earlier this week, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru securing a second title in Vadodara. In a gripping final, RCB Women successfully chased a huge target of 204 to beat Delhi Capitals, extending Delhi’s run of finishing runners-up in the WPL to four straight seasons. This edition stood out for the impact made by Indian domestic talent, with several players stepping up and delivering telling contributions. The likes of Gautami Naik, Kanika Ahuja and Niki Prasad offered flashes of their ability across a handful of matches, producing key innings when their…