Author: Priya Menon

Indian spinner Nallapureddy Sree Charani has received another major recognition for her remarkable achievements in international cricket. The Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) felicitated the young cricketer at a special ceremony held at Vidyut Soudha in Vijayawada, celebrating her rise as one of India’s brightest cricket stars. The Sree Charani honoured by APGENCO event recognized her outstanding performances for the national team and her historic achievement of becoming the first woman cricketer from Andhra Pradesh to represent India in a Test match at Lord’s. The honour comes after a memorable period in Charani’s career, during which she established herself…

Trent Rockets made a record-breaking start to their Women’s Hundred 2026 campaign by completing the quickest chase in the competition’s history. The Rockets needed only 31 balls to reach a target of 65 against Birmingham Phoenix, sealing a nine-wicket victory with 69 deliveries remaining at Edgbaston. The previous record had been held by Southern Brave, who defeated Trent Rockets with 44 balls to spare in Southampton during the 2022 edition. Samantha Bates Inspires Phoenix Collapse Tournament debutant Samantha Bates played a central role in the historic victory. The left-arm spinner claimed three wickets as Birmingham Phoenix were dismissed for only…

Trent Rockets produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Birmingham Phoenix by nine wickets in The Hundred at Edgbaston. The Rockets bowled Phoenix out for just 64, the joint-second-lowest total in the history of the women’s competition, before completing the chase with an extraordinary 69 balls remaining. Samantha Bates starred on her Hundred debut with figures of 3 for 10, while Georgia Elwiss claimed 3 for 13. Together, the pair returned combined figures of 6 for 23 from 40 deliveries, including 25 dot balls. Phoenix Collapse After Difficult Start After being asked to bat first, Birmingham Phoenix struggled immediately against…

Former India captain Diana Edulji has called for major changes in the leadership structure of the Indian women’s cricket team following their disappointing group stage exit from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Speaking during the trophy unveiling ceremony of the Maharani Trophy KSCA T20 in Bengaluru, Edulji suggested that the BCCI should introduce split captaincy and separate coaching setups for different formats. Her comments have sparked fresh discussions about the future of the Indian women’s team, with the legendary cricketer backing Smriti Mandhana to take over the white-ball captaincy while allowing Harmanpreet Kaur to focus on Test cricket.…

England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge has been crowned the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for June 2026 following a spectacular run of form that helped guide England to the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on home soil. Wyatt-Hodge enjoyed the finest tournament of her career, finishing as the leading run-scorer with a record-breaking 302 runs. In doing so, she became the first player in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup to score more than 300 runs in a single edition. The award marks the second time she has received the ICC Women’s Player of the…

Manchester Super Giants Women delivered a remarkable all-round performance to defeat London Spirit Women by seven wickets in The Hundred Women’s competition 2026 at Lord’s. A superb bowling display led by Ryana MacDonald-Gay and a comfortable run chase helped Manchester secure victory with 41 balls remaining. This London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants review shows complete dominance of the visitors, who climbed to the top of the tournament standings with an impressive win. After restricting London Spirit to just 80 runs, Manchester chased down the target with ease, losing only three wickets along the way. London Spirit vs Manchester Super…

The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 continues with an exciting clash as Birmingham Phoenix Women take on Trent Rockets Women in Match 4 at Edgbaston on Friday, July 24. Both teams begin their campaigns with refreshed squads following the inaugural player auction and will be eager to make a winning start. With several world class players on both sides, fans can expect a highly competitive contest. Match Details and Pitch Report Match: Birmingham Phoenix Women vs Trent Rockets Women (Match 4) Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 The Edgbaston pitch usually offers good pace and bounce during the…

West Indies enjoyed a successful tour of Ireland after completing a 3-0 clean sweep in their ODI series at Bready, and their impressive performances have now been rewarded in the latest ICC Women’s ODI Rankings. Captain Hayley Matthews, veteran batter Stafanie Taylor, and experienced leg-spinner Afy Fletcher were among the biggest gainers following the dominant series victory, which also strengthened West Indies’ position in the ICC Women’s Championship. The series showcased the depth and quality of the West Indies squad as several players produced match-winning performances across all three ODIs. Hayley Matthews Continues Her Rise in ICC Women’s ODI Rankings…

The Afghan Refugee Women’s cricket team created a memorable chapter in the history of the sport after playing two T20 matches at the famous Fenner’s Cricket Ground in Cambridge. Competing as the Afghan Women’s XI, the team took the field in a landmark event that celebrated courage, resilience, and the growing role of women’s cricket around the world. The historic tour was supported by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), and Cambridge Colleges, including Hughes Hall and Murray Edwards College. The matches represented much more than cricket, offering a powerful symbol of hope for…

The excitement in The Hundred Women’s 2026 continues as London Spirit Women take on Manchester Super Giants Women in Match 3 of the tournament at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground on Thursday, July 23. Both teams have assembled strong squads featuring some of the biggest names in women’s cricket, setting up what promises to be a closely fought contest. London Spirit Women will be led by England all rounder Charlie Dean, while Australian legend Meg Lanning captains Manchester Super Giants Women, formerly known as Manchester Originals. With both sides aiming to begin their campaign with a victory, fans can expect…