Author: Priya Menon

Amelia Kerr’s transition into the role of New Zealand captain has been both smooth and highly effective. Taking charge just 10 days before the start of the home season, she had limited time to prepare, yet the outcomes have been remarkable. Within a short span, she has guided the White Ferns to four successive series victories, including 3-0 sweeps over Zimbabwe in both formats, followed by wins against South Africa by 4-1 in T20Is and 2-1 in ODIs. The Zimbabwe series provided a relatively straightforward beginning but still underscored Kerr’s ability to lead through performance. She was particularly impactful with…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the nominees for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for March 2026, featuring a standout trio of Amelia Kerr, Beth Mooney, and Ayabonga Khaka. The shortlist highlights a month defined by dominant all-round displays, consistent batting contributions, and impactful bowling performances across formats. Amelia Kerr’s all-round excellence New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr leads the nominations following an exceptional stretch with both bat and ball. In four ODIs, she accumulated 176 runs at a strike rate of 78.57 while taking an outstanding 18 wickets at an average of 6.77. Her spell of…

In a significant step towards supporting women’s cricket, the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) have introduced monthly pension schemes for former women cricketers who are not beneficiaries of BCCI support. The initiative acknowledges the contributions of earlier generations who played a vital role in developing the sport despite limited opportunities and resources. MPCA outlines pension structure and eligibility The MPCA approved its scheme during a managing committee meeting, following a proposal by president Mahanarayan Scindia that received unanimous backing. Honorary secretary Sudhir Asnani explained the structure of the initiative. “Former women players who have…

Lord’s Cricket Ground has crossed the 20,000-ticket sales mark for the upcoming women’s Test between England and India, underlining growing anticipation ahead of a historic occasion at the Home of Cricket. Scheduled to begin on Friday, July 10, 2026, the match will be the first women’s Test staged at Lord’s. It arrives 50 years after England first played a women’s fixture at the venue and follows the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, set to take place in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026. India tour sets stage for historic clash India’s tour of England runs from…

Malaysia Women’s U19 delivered a disciplined all-round performance to secure a 37-run victory over Indonesia Women’s U19 in their 2026 tour encounter, with steady batting contributions and a dominant bowling display proving decisive. Opting to bat first, Malaysia made a cautious start. Nur Aliya M. Hairun managed 13 before being dismissed early, while Nazatul Hidayah Husna struggled for momentum and fell for 5, leaving the side under early pressure. The innings was steadied by Iridina Beh, who anchored the middle phase with a composed 31 off 35 balls. She shared a stabilising stand with Nurin Imanina Mohd Ikrimah, who scored…

Cricket Australia has confirmed two 13-player squads for the upcoming Green v Gold multi-day match, set to take place at Bankstown Oval from April 8 to 10. The fixture continues to play an important role in supporting the development of women’s long-format cricket, offering one of the limited opportunities in the domestic schedule for players to compete in red-ball conditions. Queensland all-rounder Charli Knott will lead the Green XI, while New South Wales opener Katie Mack has been appointed captain of the Gold XI. Both squads combine experienced domestic players with emerging prospects, underlining the depth of talent and the…

The BCA Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament returns for its third edition from April 6 to 11, 2026, bringing together emerging talent in women’s cricket under the Botswana sun. Seven teams — Sierra Leone, Brazil, Lesotho, Malawi, Botswana, Zambia, and Mozambique — will compete in a week-long contest that continues to highlight the sport’s expansion across Africa. The tournament follows Rwanda’s victory in 2024 and Sierra Leone’s title-winning campaign in 2025. Sierra Leone arrive as defending champions aiming to retain their crown, while hosts Botswana will look to convert previous near-misses into a breakthrough title on home soil, having finished runners-up…

Tayla Vlaeminck is set to make her long-awaited return to competitive cricket after 545 days out, having been named in the Green squad for Cricket Australia’s three-day Green v Gold match in Sydney, beginning April 8. The Victoria fast bowler has not featured since October 2024, when she dislocated her shoulder just four deliveries into her only appearance at the T20 World Cup. That injury added to an already difficult period with fitness setbacks and led to an extended rehabilitation process, keeping her away from the game for over 16 months. Focus on return rather than results Now 27, Vlaeminck…

New Zealand all-rounder Jess Kerr reached a significant milestone on April 4, 2026, making her 100th international appearance during the third ODI against South Africa. The 28-year-old contributed with both bat and ball in a match that saw the White Ferns secure a series-clinching victory. Batting at No. 8, Kerr added a quick 6 off 4 balls, including a boundary, helping New Zealand post a strong total of 306 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs. Green and Halliday anchor New Zealand innings The foundation of the innings was laid by Maddy Green, who remained unbeaten on 141 off 128…

New Zealand’s confidence is steadily rising ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with Maddy Green highlighting the team’s momentum after their ODI series victory over South Africa. Fresh off a match-winning unbeaten 141 in Wellington, Green described the knock as one of the finest of her international career while reflecting on the team’s progress. Green, Halliday rescue innings from early collapse New Zealand found themselves in deep trouble early, losing key batters including Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer and Amelia Kerr inside the opening overs. “Always ready, always ready. Probably a little bit earlier than I would have liked…