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Asian Games 2026: Can India retain both men’s and women’s gold medals in cricket?

India aims to defend two gold medals in cricket at the Asian Games. The men's team, ranked number one, faces challenges from regional rivals. India's women's team, ranked third, is a strong contender without top global competition. Both squads feature experienced players and promising talent for the tournament. The nation's…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

How Lumpy Stevens and two pubs led to the creation of cricket’s middle stump

A Surrey club match in 1776 near the Thames was the scene for the first time cricket employed its holy trinity

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

"It was a remarkable performance": Richa Ghosh's father hails India's dominant win over Pakistan in Women's T20 Asia Cup

India secured a commanding seven-wicket win against Pakistan in the Women's T20 Asia Cup. Pakistan was bowled out for a mere 55 runs due to excellent bowling performances. India's chase was anchored by Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma, who remained unbeaten. Shafali Verma reached 3,000 T20I runs, becoming the youngest…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Women's Asia Cup: India need to fix batting frailties against Hong Kong

Seven-time champions India, who won four Asia Cup titles in the ODI format and three in the T20 format, survived some anxious moments after a batting collapse in the second half of the first innings in their opening match against Thailand.

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Consistency, form in spotlight as India begin Women's Asia Cup T20 campaign against Thailand

India begins their Women's T20 Asia Cup campaign against Thailand on Sunday. The team seeks to overcome recent T20I losses and consistency issues. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur's form remains a talking point for the squad. Dependable batter Jemimah Rodrigues is sidelined, impacting the middle order. India aims for success in the…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Rocket-powered Mooney weaves more magic for Trent

A dashing half-century from Australia's Beth Mooney has sealed Trent Rockets' place in the knockout phase of The Hundred cricket competition in England.

AAP · Aug 8

Rare lapse by Aussie ace hands Super Giants victory

Meg Lanning's Manchester Super Giants have maintained their winning start to the Women's Hundred, aided by an uncommon dropped catch from Phoebe Litchfield.

AAP · Jul 28

India outplay England to win historic Lord's Test by 270 runs

India secured a commanding 270-run victory against England in the inaugural Women's Test at Lord's. The Indian bowlers completed the win by dismissing England for 186 runs on day four. Smriti Mandhana and Yastika Bhatia laid the foundation for this significant win. Kranti Gaud's five-wicket haul was instrumental in restricting…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

India close on victory against England as Bhatia and Ecclestone make history

England needed 327 runs to beat India with four wickets remaining, while Yastika Bhatia and Sophie Ecclestone claimed the first Test milestones for women at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12

Yastika Bhatia first woman to score Lord's Test century as India run riot

Yastika Bhatia achieved a historic Test century at Lord's. She became the first woman to score a Test hundred at the iconic venue. India declared their second innings at 341 for seven, setting a large target. England faces a challenging chase to win the match. Sophie Ecclestone took a five-wicket…

The Economic Times · Jul 12