Author: Priya Menon

West Indies Women will look to make full use of home conditions in the Caribbean as they prepare to face the top-ranked Australia Women in the upcoming ODI series. The hosts are aiming to challenge the visitors by combining the experience of established stars with the promise of emerging talent. At the heart of their plans is Stafanie Taylor, whose record of nearly 6,000 ODI runs and 155 wickets underlines her continued influence within the side. Known for her ability to anchor innings and break crucial partnerships with the ball, Taylor remains a key tactical figure for the team. She…

Focus shifts back to the 50-over format as West Indies Women prepare to host Australia Women in the first ODI at Warner Park. The visitors arrive with strong momentum after completing a dominant 3-0 sweep in the T20I series, highlighted by Georgia Voll’s maiden international century. In contrast, Hayley Matthews’ side will be aiming for a reset, with the longer format offering greater scope to build innings and apply sustained pressure against a formidable Australian outfit. Historically, Australia have enjoyed a clear advantage in head-to-head encounters between the two sides, winning 12 of their 13 ODI meetings. Their recent record…

Natalie Sciver-Brunt and Katherine Sciver-Brunt offered a glimpse into their family life by sharing a heartfelt Instagram post celebrating their son Theo’s first birthday. This rare personal moment of two of England’s most prominent cricketers also reflects the reality of balancing elite sport with parenthood. In the accompanying caption, Theo’s first year was described as one filled with “cricket matches” and “passport stamps,” highlighting how his early experiences have been shaped by the global nature of professional cricket. For Natalie Sciver-Brunt, who continues to be a central figure in England’s batting lineup and has recently taken on captaincy duties, motherhood…

A major event ahead of the IPL 2026 season has caught the attention of the cricketing world, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru reportedly being sold in a deal valued at USD 1.78 billion (around ₹16,660 crore). The transaction ranks among the most significant franchise sales in the league’s history. Previously owned by United Spirits Limited, the franchise has now come under the control of a consortium that includes the Aditya Birla Group, the Times of India Group, global investor David Blitzer through Bolt Ventures, and private equity firm Blackstone. The agreement transfers complete ownership of both men’s and women’s (IPL and…

India women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur feels great about Omaxe Limited introducing the country’s first dedicated ‘Pink Stand’ at the upcoming cricket stadium in Dwarka, Delhi. The initiative is aimed at enhancing safety and comfort for women spectators attending matches in Indian venues. Speaking to ANI at the launch event, Harmanpreet expressed her appreciation for the concept and its significance for women supporters. “I am feeling very good. The stand belongs to all the women. It is a great feeling. I thank Omaxe.” The project follows India’s historic success in women’s cricket. Under Harmanpreet’s leadership, the team secured its maiden…

Australia head coach Shelley Nitschke believes Sophie Molineux’s impact during the recent T20I series against West Indies extended far beyond her on-field contributions with bat or ball. With the T20 World Cup approaching, the Caribbean tour was regarded as a key opportunity for the new captain to gain leadership experience. Although Australia completed a 3-0 sweep in the series, Molineux’s individual involvement was restricted. She did not bowl and featured only briefly with the bat, managing a short cameo during the final match. The all-rounder, who has taken over captaincy duties in all formats from Alyssa Healy, has been carefully…

Cricket Ireland has reinforced its long-term vision for the women’s game by confirming the centrally contracted players for the 2026–27 campaign. As the global landscape of women’s cricket continues to evolve, the governing body has opted for continuity, retaining a settled core while maintaining a structured approach to player progression within the Ireland women’s national setup. A total of 23 players have received central contracts this year, allocated across multiple categories to ensure a balanced mix of senior experience, emerging prospects, and academic considerations. Eight cricketers have been awarded full-time deals, highlighting their key role in the national framework. Meanwhile,…

After guiding India to last year’s ODI World Cup title, captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes her team can build on that achievement by aiming for victory in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, set to take place in England later this year. India ended their long wait for a Women’s World Cup crown by defeating South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai, and the defending ODI champions are now focused on securing their first title in the T20 format. “We’ll try our best (to win the T20 World Cup),” Harmanpreet said on the sidelines of a ceremony where a…

Rwanda Women secured a composed six-wicket victory over Nigeria Women in the Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20 at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, with disciplined bowling followed by a controlled chase shaping the outcome. The Nigeria Women vs Rwanda Women encounter unfolded as a steady contest marked by early breakthroughs and a measured pursuit of a modest target. After choosing to bat first, Nigeria suffered an early setback when captain Lucky Piety was trapped lbw for a duck on just the third ball of the innings, giving Belise Murekatete the opening breakthrough at 1/5 in 0.3 overs. Omosigho Eguakun attempted…

The latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings, released on Tuesday, reflect major movements across batting, bowling and all-rounder charts following Australia’s clean sweep of West Indies in the Caribbean and New Zealand’s emphatic 4-1 T20I series victory over South Africa. New Zealand, captained by Amelia Kerr, hosted South Africa — led by Laura Wolvaardt — for a white-ball tour running from March 15 to April 4, featuring the recently completed T20I leg and ODIs beginning March 29. Meanwhile, West Indies, under Hayley Matthews, took on Australia between March 20 and April 2, with their ODI matches starting on March 27.…