Author: Priya Menon

Deepti Sharma has created history in women’s international cricket by becoming the all time leading wicket taker in Women’s T20I cricket. The India all rounder reached 171 wickets during India’s 94 run victory over Thailand at the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai. The achievement came on a special day for Deepti as she also played her 150th T20I match for India. Her record breaking performance made the occasion even more memorable. Deepti took three wickets without conceding a single run from just 1.1 overs, or seven deliveries, as Thailand were bowled out for 65 while chasing India’s 160 run…

The Women’s Caribbean Premier League 2026 is set to return with a bigger and more exciting competition. The fifth edition of the tournament, officially called the Limacol WCPL 2026, will be played from September 5 to September 17, 2026. For the first time, four teams will take part in the competition, with Jamaica Empress becoming the latest franchise. All eight matches will be played at the historic Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The tournament will give fans an opportunity to watch some of the biggest names in women’s cricket alongside leading West Indies players. With the competition expanding to four…

India Women began their India vs Thailand Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign in excellent fashion with a dominant 94 run victory over Thailand Women at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India produced a strong performance with both bat and ball after Thailand won the toss and chose to field first. Shafali Verma starred with the bat, while Deepti Sharma and Nandani Sharma led an impressive bowling performance. Shafali Verma Leads India’s Batting India Women posted 159 for 9 in their 20 overs after being asked to bat first. Shafali Verma was the biggest reason behind India’s strong total as she…

Anaya Bangar has received formal clearance from Cricket Australia (CA), opening the door for her to pursue elite women’s cricket in Australia from March 2027. The former Mumbai age group cricketer, who is the daughter of former India all rounder and national batting coach Sanjay Bangar, is now eligible to build her career through the Australian domestic cricket system. The decision is a significant development in Anaya Bangar latest news, as it provides her with a defined route towards the country’s top women’s competitions. However, the clearance gives her eligibility to compete and does not guarantee selection for any particular…

Former India spinner and ICC Hall of Famer Neetu David has stressed the need for greater focus on power-hitting and format-specific training in India’s women’s domestic cricket structure. David believes state associations and local coaches have an important role to play in preparing batters for the demands of modern cricket. Speaking to PTI in her role as Head of Scouting for UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League, David said the lack of aggressive finishers in the Indian senior team and WPL teams is a problem that needs to be addressed at the grassroots level. According to her, players cannot…

The upcoming India versus Pakistan clash at the Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai has brought the handshake debate back into focus. With the two teams preparing to meet in another high-profile international fixture, attention has once again turned towards the question whether the traditional pre-match and post-match handshakes will take place. The issue has become a familiar part of recent meetings between the two countries. The India vs Pakistan Women’s Asia Cup 2026 clash is therefore expected to attract attention both for what happens on the cricket field and for how the teams approach customary greetings. How the Handshake Debate…

Pakistan women’s cricket team has adopted an unusual approach to prepare for the upcoming Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai. Instead of relying only on traditional net sessions and practice games between teammates, Pakistan have played full 20-over matches against male cricketers at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. The move is designed to give the players a taste of intense match situations before the tournament begins. The coaching staff believes that playing against stronger pace and aggressive batting can help the team deal with pressure and improve their decision making during crucial moments. Pakistan Women T20 Matches Against Male…

China Women secured a six-wicket victory over Indonesia Women in the China Women’s T20I Tri-Series in Hangzhou on August 24, 2026. After restricting Indonesia to 71/8 in 18 overs, China completed the chase with nine balls remaining, reaching 65/4 in 13.3 overs. Captain Mingyue Zhu stayed unbeaten to guide the hosts home. Ma Ruike Strikes Early Indonesia suffered a difficult start after Maria Corazon and Ni Luh Dewi were both dismissed for ducks inside the opening over. Ma Ruike was responsible for the early damage, later adding the wicket of Desi Wulandari for 8. Indonesia slipped to 12/3 before captain…

The third edition of the Women’s Delhi Premier League 2026 has produced an exciting start, with the four participating teams battling for a place in the final. The tournament began on August 20 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi and will conclude with the final on September 2. The Women’s DPL 2026 features South Delhi Superstarz Women, North Delhi Strikers Women, Central Delhi Queens and East Delhi Riders Women. The teams are playing a double round-robin format, with 12 league matches scheduled before the top two teams meet in the final. South Delhi Start Strong Defending champions South…

East Delhi Riders Women defeated Central Delhi Queens by 19 runs in the Women’s Delhi Premier League 2026 after a strong batting display backed up by disciplined bowling. East Delhi posted 174/2 from 20 overs, led by unbeaten half-centuries from Pragya and Simran Dil Bahadur. Central Delhi fought hard through Deeksha Sharma’s 86 but eventually finished on 155/7. Pragya and Simran Build Match-Winning Stand East Delhi lost Aarna Dudeja early for six, but Vanshika Lila kept the innings moving with 30 from 22 balls, including three fours and a six. After Vanshika fell with the score on 56/2, Pragya and…