Author: Priya Menon

South Africa all-rounder Dane van Niekerk has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing tour of New Zealand due to injury. Cricket South Africa confirmed that the 32-year-old is dealing with a right calf problem after experiencing discomfort ahead of the opening Women’s T20I between the two sides. She did not feature in that match and will now miss the rest of the T20I series as well as the subsequent three-match ODI leg. Anneke Bosch has been called up to replace van Niekerk in the squad. Van Niekerk had only recently returned to the T20I setup in December…

Former India captain Mithali Raj believes her long-held aspiration of seeing Indian cricket dominate on the world stage is now materialising, following a series of major international successes achieved by the men’s, women’s and junior teams in recent years. India’s men’s side ended a prolonged title drought by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, while the women’s team secured their maiden ICC trophy by clinching the ODI World Cup last year. The country’s influence has also extended to the junior level, with India’s under-19 teams lifting global titles in recent seasons, strengthening their reputation as a leading force in international…

South Africa produced a comprehensive performance in Hamilton on Tuesday, defeating New Zealand by 18 runs to level the five-match T20I series at 1-1. Tazmin Brits’ brisk half-century and Ayabonga Khaka’s four-wicket haul formed the cornerstone of the victory, while several other contributions ensured the visitors maintained control across both innings. South Africa posted 177 for 5 after opting to bat first, with Brits striking a 35-ball fifty to set the tone. Laura Wolvaardt anchored the latter stages with an unbeaten 41 from 33 deliveries, while Sune Luus provided early momentum during the Powerplay. Kayla Reyneke then delivered a late…

Former India captain Mithali Raj’s illustrious career was celebrated at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 held on March 15 in New Delhi, where the 43-year-old received the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award for Women. The honour, the highest conferred by the Board of Control for Cricket in India on former players, recognised her exceptional contribution to the growth and success of women’s cricket in the country. Mithali’s international journey began with her ODI debut against Ireland at Milton Keynes on June 26, 1999, marking the start of a career that spanned more than two decades. As captain, she led India to…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the nominees for the Women’s Player of the Month award for February 2026, featuring standout performers from Sri Lanka, Pakistan and India. Harshitha Samarawickrama, Fatima Sana and Arundhati Reddy earned recognition following impressive contributions for their respective national sides. Sri Lanka’s top-order batter Harshitha Samarawickrama played a crucial role in her team’s ODI series victory over West Indies. She finished as the leading run-scorer of the three-match contest, accumulating 171 runs at an average of 57.00. Her scores of 66, 35 and 70 underlined her consistency and reliability at the top of the…

Cricket West Indies (CWI) president Kishore Shallow has acknowledged concerns regarding the recent performances of the West Indies women’s team, admitting that their results in recent international fixtures have not met expectations. The regional side recently endured a challenging white-ball home series against Sri Lanka, losing the ODI series 2-1 and the T20I series 2-0. The outcomes have prompted questions about the team’s form and level of preparedness ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in the coming months. Speaking in an interview, Shallow confirmed that the issue had already been discussed with…

The CSA Women’s Pro50 Series 2025–26 final at Kingsmead unfolded in contrasting phases before Western Province secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over Lions. The Province side delivered a disciplined performance, effectively deciding the contest early by dismantling the Lions’ batting unit. After winning the toss and opting to bat, the Lions were bowled out for just 99 in 29.3 overs. Western Province then completed the chase with minimal trouble, reaching 100/2 in 23.6 overs to lift the title comfortably. Lions began the morning with optimism, but Western Province’s seamers quickly asserted control on a Durban surface that offered assistance. Delmi…

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah celebrated his fifth wedding anniversary with sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan on Sunday, with the occasion drawing attention on social media after a light-hearted exchange between the couple. Bumrah shared a series of photos on Instagram with a brief caption, “Happy anniversary.” Ganesan responded humorously with a reply that read, “Kidney touching caption yaar.” She also posted a set of pictures of the two together, accompanied by the message: “No matter where life takes us, no matter how loud the world gets, there’s always this – you, me and a hug that feels like home. Five…

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said that winning the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup fulfilled a long-standing dream shared by generations of women cricketers in the country and held immense significance for her team. India secured the title with a 52-run victory over South Africa in the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, marking their first triumph in the tournament. Harmanpreet, who completed the final catch to seal the result, spoke emotionally about the moment and its impact. “It meant a lot to us because from the day women’s cricket started, we have been dreaming about lifting the…

The postponement of the inaugural Women’s Bangladesh Premier League (WBPL) has triggered widespread frustration among players and officials, with several voices questioning whether women’s cricket in the country is receiving sufficient planning and institutional backing. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to reschedule the three-team women’s Twenty20 competition from its original window of April 4–14 to July 10–21. According to a board press release, matches are set to be staged in Bogura, Chattogram and Dhaka. Despite the revised timeline, the move has been met with disappointment across sections of the cricket community. Some observers have suggested that multiple factors…