Author: Priya Menon

The ICC has released the latest ICC women’s T20 rankings after an exciting phase of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Strong performances from England, Australia, and South Africa have led to major movements in both the batting and bowling charts, while a few stars from eliminated teams have managed to keep their top spots. In this update, several players who impressed during the semi-final stage have been rewarded with significant rises in the ICC Women T20I rankings. England Bowlers Make Big Gains England’s bowling attack enjoyed one of the biggest boosts in the rankings. Sophie Ecclestone climbed one place…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially announced the India Women Asian Games squad for the 2026 edition, which will be held in Aichi Nagoya, Japan, this September. The selectors have picked a 15-member squad that combines experienced stars with a few exciting young players. The biggest talking point is the decision to retain Harmanpreet Kaur as captain. Despite India’s early exit from the Women’s T20 World Cup in England, the selectors have continued to show faith in her leadership. Smriti Mandhana has been named vice captain. India Women Squad Asian Games 2026 Here is the full…

India head coach Amol Muzumdar has called for patience after the team’s exit from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, saying the bowling attack is still developing while admitting that the absence of all-rounder Shreyanka Patil was a significant blow during the tournament. India’s campaign ended with a defeat to Australia, where the bowlers again found it difficult to contain a strong batting lineup. Although the result sparked debate over the team’s tactics, Muzumdar maintained that India’s approach would continue to focus on taking wickets rather than restricting the scoring rate. “We always talk in our meetings about picking up…

The second semi-final of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises to be a thrilling contest as hosts England take on South Africa at The Kia Oval in London. The winner will earn a place in the final at Lord’s, where Australia are waiting after their victory over West Indies. This England vs South Africa Women preview looks at the match details, pitch report, predicted playing XIs, and head-to-head England – South Africa record ahead of this high-pressure knockout clash. Match Details With both teams aiming for a place in the World Cup final, fans can expect an exciting battle…

New Zealand’s Women’s T20 World Cup campaign came to a disappointing end in London, and the defeat also marked the close of three outstanding international careers. The White Ferns were beaten by England by nine wickets in their final Group B match that ended their hopes of reaching the semi-finals and brought down the curtain on Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu’s time in international cricket. The White Ferns arrived at The Oval needing a victory to stay alive in the tournament. Amelia Kerr won the toss and chose to bat, and New Zealand posted 163 for six from…

Australia continued their incredible record in ICC tournaments with a dominant eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at The Kia Oval in London. The defending champions outplayed their opponents in every department to book their place in another World Cup final at Lord’s. In this Australia vs West Indies Women review, we look at the key moments, standout performances, and the biggest talking points from an impressive Australian victory. Australia Bowlers Set the Tone Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision that paid off almost immediately. Their bowlers kept…

South Africa Women are preparing for one of their biggest matches of the year as they face England Women in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final at The Oval on July 2. The Proteas reached the knockout stage after a dramatic finish to the group stage and now face an unbeaten England side. Ahead of the huge clash, South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has shown full confidence in her experienced bowling attack to stop England’s strong batting lineup. Laura Wolvaardt Interview Highlights Confidence In Bowlers In the latest Laura Wolvaardt interview, the South African captain praised experienced fast bowlers…

Over the last decade, the India Women’s cricket team has grown into one of the strongest teams in world cricket. They have reached several finals and semifinals across major tournaments and have produced some unforgettable performances. Their players have inspired millions of young girls to take up the sport, and the rise of women’s cricket in India has been remarkable. However, one question has continued to follow the team through different generations and competitions. Why does India often struggle in the biggest knockout matches? The answer is not as simple as blaming one player, one captain, or one poor performance.…

India Women’s disappointing campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup ended with a six-wicket defeat against Australia at Lord’s. The loss meant India failed to reach the knockout stage, raising fresh questions about Harmanpreet Kaur future as the team’s T20I captain. However, India Women’s head coach Amol Muzumdar has made his stand clear by backing the experienced skipper to continue leading the side. Amol Muzumdar Supports Harmanpreet Kaur Speaking after India’s World Cup exit, Muzumdar was asked whether he expected Harmanpreet Kaur to remain captain. The coach gave a simple and direct answer. While he said the final decision…

Indian Star Creates History at Lord’s Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has achieved another incredible milestone in her cricket career. India’s final Group A match against Australia in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord’s made Deepti Sharma leading wicket-taker in the history of women’s international cricket. The historic moment came when Deepti dismissed Australian opener Beth Mooney. The wicket was her 356th in international cricket, helping her move past former Indian fast bowler Jhulan Goswami, who had held the record with 355 wickets. Although India could not reach the semi finals after losing to Australia, the tournament will…