Author: Priya Menon

India Women’s pacer Renuka Singh Thakur has spoken about her recent struggles with the ball and her efforts to rediscover rhythm ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England. Following a challenging tour of South Africa, the seamer is working on regaining her ability to swing the ball, which remains a key part of her bowling. Reflecting on Difficult South Africa Tour India endured a 1-4 defeat in the five-match T20I series, with Renuka finding it difficult to make an impact. She claimed just two wickets in four matches, averaging 64.50 with an economy rate of 9.21. Renuka…

Ticket demand for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales has already reached record levels, with sales passing 145,000 and moving closer to the 150,000 mark just 30 days before the opening match. The 12-team tournament will run from June 12 to July 5 across seven venues and has already gone beyond the 136,549 total attendance recorded at the 2020 edition in Australia. The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has become the highest-selling edition in the tournament’s history before a ball has been bowled, highlighting the continued rise of women’s cricket and its growing global…

Bhutan Women are set to compete in the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026 in Malaysia, marking another step forward in the nation’s progress in women’s cricket across Asia. The tournament, organised by the Asian Cricket Council and hosted by the Malaysian Cricket Association, will feature emerging teams from across the region and serves as an important platform for developing cricket nations to gain international exposure. Group D Fixtures and Schedule Bhutan have been drawn in Group D alongside Nepal, Hong Kong, China and Qatar, with all their group-stage matches scheduled at the KTJ Oval in Malaysia. They will begin their…

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has been awarded the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for April 2026 after an outstanding run across both ODI and T20I formats. The Proteas batter edged out Sri Lanka’s Imesha Dulani and Brazil’s Laura Cardoso to secure the honour, marking her third win in the past seven months following previous awards in October and December. Dominant Form Across Formats Wolvaardt’s latest recognition comes ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales, with the South African skipper enjoying a prolific month at the crease. “It feels incredible to win a…

The Netherlands women’s cricket team will move into a new phase following the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Pierre de Bruyn confirmed as head coach from August 1. The experienced South African coach will take over from Neil McRae, who is set to step down after overseeing the team’s historic qualification for their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup. McRae will then move on to coach the Jersey men’s side. Historic Moment for Dutch Women’s Cricket The transition comes at a significant time for the Netherlands, who secured qualification for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup through the Global…

England’s second ODI against New Zealand was washed out after persistent rain prevented any play at the County Ground. The hosts had won the opening match in Durham on Monday by one wicket, with their final pair just getting past the White Ferns’ total of 210. England had brought Sophie Ecclestone back into their XI after she missed the one-wicket win in Durham on Sunday. She was set to feature alongside fellow left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman, the 18-year-old who made her international debut in that match. Corteen-Coleman took two wickets and then shared an unbeaten 10th-wicket partnership with Charlie Dean…

Warwickshire secured a four-wicket victory over Lancashire in a rain-affected ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 match at Southport, with the contest reduced to 42 overs per side. Chasing 227, Warwickshire reached 230 for 6, thanks to a key contribution from Charis Pavely, who top-scored with 63. The chase was completed with nine balls remaining following an unbroken seventh-wicket stand of 75 between Mary Taylor (42 not out) and Nat Wraith (34 not out). Late Partnership Seals the Chase Warwickshire’s reply began with an early setback as Amu Surenkumar was dismissed for 4 by Kate Cross. Georgia Redmayne added 28 before…

The International Cricket Council has unveiled the full schedule of warm-up fixtures ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England, marking the official build-up to the tournament. A total of 12 matches will be played from June 6 to June 10 across Derby, Loughborough and Cardiff, offering teams valuable preparation time before the competition begins on June 12. Key Fixtures Ahead of Tournament The warm-up phase will feature both established sides and newly qualified teams, providing a competitive platform for squads to fine-tune combinations and assess form. India are set to open their preparations against West Indies…

Francesca Sweet’s maiden half-century for Hampshire played a decisive role in a rain-affected ECB Women’s One-Day Cup victory over Yorkshire at Clifton Park, as the visitors secured a 16-run win via the DLS method. Hampshire posted 205 for 7 from 38 overs before restricting Yorkshire to 196 for 8, registering their fifth win in seven matches and strengthening their hold on second place in the standings. Sweet, McCaughan and Wellington Lead the Way Sweet struck a well-paced 50 in her third appearance for Hampshire, adding to a strong batting effort led by Ella McCaughan, who top-scored with 51. Amanda-Jade Wellington…

Pakistan Women registered a dominant 153-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the three-match series at the National Bank Stadium, setting multiple team and individual records in the process. Opting to bat first, captain Fatima Sana’s decision proved effective as Pakistan posted 237/5 in 20 overs, their highest total in Women’s T20 Internationals. The score surpassed their previous best of 181/4 against South Africa in 2024. Highest Totals for Pakistan in Women’s T20Is Ayesha Zafar led the charge with a standout unbeaten 102 off 47 balls, striking 15 fours and two sixes. She was supported by Aliya Riaz,…