Author: Priya Menon

Afghanistan’s exiled women cricketers have intensified their appeal to the International Cricket Council (ICC), urging it to follow the precedent set by FIFA by recognising them as an official national team despite restrictions imposed in their home country. Call for Action Ahead of Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 scheduled to take place in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, the players see a crucial opportunity for the ICC to act. The tournament’s expansion to 12 teams is viewed as a chance not only to grow participation but also to…

South Africa have reached two World Cup finals since Shabnim Ismail stepped away from international cricket, but the 37-year-old fast bowler is now back as they try to go one step further. The decision to bring her out of retirement was driven by South Africa’s need for pace ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. Ismail, who owns the fastest delivery recorded in the women’s game, has also remained one of the most effective bowlers in T20 cricket since her retirement. Across the Hundred, the WBBL, WCPL and WPL, she has taken 99 wickets in 90 T20 matches, sitting behind…

The Bengal Pro T20 League underlined its expanding commitment to women’s cricket as franchises spent close to Rs. 88 lakhs at the women’s auction before the 2026 season. Mita Paul became the highest-valued player with a bid of INR 3 lakh. From the U-15 category, 13-year-old Ariktha Manna received the biggest bid, going for INR 1.55 lakh. The inaugural women’s auction of the Bengal Pro T20 League was held in Kolkata on May 11, with experienced cricketer Mita Paul finishing as the top-valued player at INR 3 lakh. Two-time champions Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers used their RTM (Right to Match)…

Priyanaz Chatterji produced a match-winning performance to steer Surrey to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Essex Women at the Kia Oval, halting the visitors’ winning run in the competition. Chasing 228, Surrey looked in deep trouble at 150 for 7 despite a solid 49 from Alice Monaghan. However, Chatterji held her nerve with an unbeaten 37, forging a crucial 79-run eighth-wicket partnership with Aylish Cranstone, who contributed 31 not out. The pair guided Surrey home with 47 balls to spare. Essex Rebuild After Early Collapse Earlier, Essex recovered from a shaky start to post 227 all out. They were reduced…

Charlie Dean marked a major milestone in her career by claiming her 150th international wicket during the first ODI against New Zealand women’s cricket team on May 10, 2026, at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. The landmark moment came when she dismissed Brooke Halliday for 6 in the 38th over of New Zealand’s innings. Stepping in as stand-in captain in the absence of Nat Sciver-Brunt, Dean delivered a composed all-round performance, finishing with figures of 7-0-21-2. She then guided England to a dramatic one-wicket victory in a tense chase of 211, remaining unbeaten on 31 off 46 balls. Her efforts…

Kirstie Gordon has been named in Scotland’s squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, marking a significant return to international cricket for the 28-year-old left-arm spinner. Cricket Scotland confirmed a 15-player squad on Monday, to be led by captain Kathryn Bryce, with Gordon set to make her maiden appearance for Scotland at a global tournament. She previously represented England in five T20Is and one Test, with her last international outing coming in 2019. Her most recent appearance for Scotland dates back to the 2017 NatWest T20 Cup. Gordon’s selection comes on the back of consistent domestic…

Sophie Reid and Orla Prendergast delivered standout performances as Dragons Women secured a commanding 41-run victory over Typhoons Women in the opening match of the Cricket Ireland Women’s T20 Super Series 2026 in Wicklow. After being put in to bat, Dragons Women made an aggressive start through Reid and Alana Dalzell. The opening pair added 82 runs in just 8.2 overs, immediately putting the Typhoons on the back foot. Dalzell struck 31 off 22 balls with five boundaries before Aisling Lawlor broke the partnership, but Reid continued to anchor the innings with authority. Momentum carried forward as Prendergast joined Reid…

South Africa’s selection committee has confirmed a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5. After ending as runners-up in the ODI edition in 2025, South Africa Women will now look to capture their first ICC title. Shabnim Ismail has been included in the national squad after coming out of international retirement. She had stepped away from the international game following the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2023, with her last T20I appearance coming against Australia in Cape Town. The fast bowler…

Charlie Dean praised 18-year-old Tilly Corteen-Coleman after her standout debut performance helped England Women secure a tense one-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening ODI at Chester-le-Street. England kicked off their 2026 international summer with a hard-fought victory, chasing down 210 with 10 balls to spare despite a dramatic late collapse. The win handed them a 1-0 lead in the series and valuable momentum ahead of next month’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Playing their first international match since last year’s Women’s Cricket World Cup final defeat, England were guided by stand-in captain Dean, who led from the front…

England Women will aim to seal the series when they face New Zealand Women in the second ODI at the County Ground in Northampton on Wednesday, May 13. The hosts enter the match after a tense one-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening ODI in Durham. England needed an unbeaten 31 from stand-in captain Charlie Dean to get them through a tricky chase of 211. New Zealand, meanwhile, must win to keep the series alive and end their recent struggles against England. Melie Kerr’s side have lost five straight matches to England and last defeated them in an ODI…