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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…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has extended the deadline for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to submit their player retention and release lists by two days. Notably, the board has moved the cutoff from November 15 to November 17, 2026, giving teams more time to finalise their squads.

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,…

Yashasvi Jaiswal is one of the most talented young batters in Indian cricket, but his journey in international cricket has raised some serious questions. Despite proving his ability with the bat, Yashasvi Jaiswal has struggled to get regular opportunities in India’s white-ball teams.

Fifty years after India’s women played their first-ever Test, Shubhangi Kulkarni looks back not merely at a historic debut, but at the beginning of a movement. On 31 October 1976, at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, a group of mostly college-going players entered international cricket amid curiosity, scepticism and scarce support. Among them was a 17-year-old…

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…

The India National Cricket Team has been producing a bunch of talent in recent times. The pool of players is huge, as a player like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has to sit out of the T20I team despite good performances. Now former India batter Yuvraj Singh has raised his voice over Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshishould be…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering an expansion of the Women’s Premier League, with discussions about adding more teams expected to begin in 2027. The fifth edition of the tournament is scheduled to take place from January 14 to February 7, 2027. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia spoke about the possibility…

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 Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to expand the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in the future, as it was recently hinted by the board’s secretary, Devajit Saikia. From the sidelines of the players’ auction for the 2027 season, Saikia revealed a glimpse of their plans to take the women’s franchise…

The Jharkhand Cricket Association (JCA) has lodged a formal complaint with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). It alleged that an official scorer’s error cost its team a chance to tie the Women’s U19 T20 Trophy Elite Pre Quarter-Final against Uttarakhand at the Lady Amritbai Daga College Ground in Nagpur.

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,…