Browsing: BCCI Women

Prema Rawat delivered the standout performance among the fastest fifties in women’s T20 cricket, reaching the milestone in only 14 balls. Her innings placed her ahead of several batters who have also scored half-centuries at an extraordinary pace. As of November 2, 2026, Marie Kelly, Laura Harris and Pakistan captain Fatima Sana have each made…

Rajeshwari Gayakwad has spoken about her disappointment at being left out of the Indian women’s team. The Karnataka spinner has taken 99 ODI wickets and wants to know why she has not received another opportunity. The 35-year-old last played for India in 2024, during the home Test against South Africa. She suffered a serious knee…

India women’s head coach Amol Muzumdar believes the team is moving steadily towards having a specialist T20I squad, much like the Indian men’s setup, with an exciting generation of young cricketers already equipped for the demands of the shortest format. Speaking at an event organized by the Sports Journalists’ Association of Mumbai (SJAM) on Saturday,…

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has shared a positive update after nearly three months of recovery from a hamstring injury. On 31 October, she confirmed that her hamstring had been declared fit following rehabilitation. This puts her in contention to return during India’s multi-format tour of South Africa in December. The injury had kept her away…

Jharkhand’s first run in the knockout stage of the women’s Under-19 competition ended in defeat, but the result has now led to an official complaint. The team lost to Uttarakhand by one run in the T20 championship pre-quarter-final in Nagpur last week. The Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) has approached the BCCI, claiming an error…

Delhi Women produced a record-breaking batting display against Hyderabad Women in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy on October 29, 2026, at MCA Ground 2 in Gahunje, Pune. After winning the toss, Delhi chose to bat first and finished their 20 overs at 262/6. Hyderabad were then restricted to 154/8 in their 20 overs, giving Delhi…

The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) has provided Indian cricketers with opportunities to play in Australia and share the competition with players from different countries. Over the years, several Indian names have featured in the tournament, with their participation changing from season to season. However, the picture for WBBL 12, the 2026–27 edition, is different…

Women’s franchise cricket has created new earning opportunities, but the Women’s Premier League (WPL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) follow different salary systems. The WPL uses auctions, while the WBBL relies on direct contracts and salary rules. These differences affect Indian, Australian and overseas players. Comparing budgets, player categories and payment methods explains how…

India’s three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe begins on October 23, but fast bowler Renuka Singh will not be part of the team. The series is part of the ICC Women’s Championship and will be played in Baroda. The Board of Control for Cricket in India said Renuka is still at the BCCI Centre of Excellence,…

Indian batter Sabbhineni Meghana has retired from all forms of cricket after a career with Railways, India and the Women’s Premier League. The Andhra Pradesh cricketer was part of India’s Commonwealth Games silver team in 2022 and RCB’s WPL-winning squad in 2024. She shared the decision on social media on October 23. Her farewell looked…

Punam Raut announced her retirement from international cricket on Thursday, October 15, 2026, bringing her journey with the Indian team to a close. She made her international debut in 2009 and represented India for more than a decade. The right-handed batter played across Tests, ODIs and T20Is, making valuable contributions in each format. Her last…

Female spectators will receive free entry to all three women’s T20 internationals between India and Zimbabwe at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur. The matches are scheduled for October 16, 18 and 20, with each game beginning at 7 pm. The decision followed a suggestion from Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India’s Asian Games medal-winners at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in Delhi on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The contingent included the gold-winning men’s and women’s cricket teams, whose achievements were among the highlights of the meeting.

Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes Harmanpreet Kaur’s defining legacy as skipper will be the historic 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup triumph, and the stronger, more confident team she leaves behind. As Harmanpreet steps down after nearly a decade in charge and Smriti Mandhana takes over across formats, Chopra has reflected on the captain’s growth,…

Niki Prasad’s maiden India T20I call-up, announced on 6 October 2026, puts the spotlight on one of the country’s most promising young all-rounders. The 20-year-old is set to join new captain Smriti Mandhana’s squad for India’s historic first white-ball series against Zimbabwe: three T20Is followed by three ODIs from 16 to 28 October. Prasad’s progress,…

Harmanpreet Kaur’s decision to step down as India’s all-format captain has triggered an emotional wave of appreciation and gratitude across the cricketing fraternity. Announcing the move through a heartfelt caption on her personal Instagram handle on Tuesday morning, Harmanpreet brought an end to a defining leadership chapter, one that delivered historic titles, unforgettable victories and…