News for 'ICC Women'

Ravi Shastri's shout-out to 'class player' Mandhana

Ravi Shastri's shout-out to 'class player' Mandhana

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Mandhana happy to score a ton in a format that 'is not a natural format for me.'

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

The subscriber count made JioHotstar one of the largest OTT platforms in the world.

ICC looking to be permanent member of Olympic Movement: Greg Barclay

ICC looking to be permanent member of Olympic Movement: Greg Barclay

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is looking to become a permanent member of the Olympic Movement following the inclusion of T20 cricket in the programme of 2028 Olympics, its chairman Greg Barclay said on Monday.

Renuka Singh leaps five places in women's T20I rankings

Renuka Singh leaps five places in women's T20I rankings

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

England all-rounder Sarah Glenn closed in on compatriot Sophie Ecclestone after a fine show in the first match of their three-T20I series against India.

Mithali Raj retains top spot in ICC ODI rankings

Mithali Raj retains top spot in ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

India skipper Mithali Raj was on Tuesday joined at the top by South Africa opener Lizelle Lee, whose unbeaten 91 in the opening match against the West Indies helped her take joint-first position in the latest ICC women's ODI rankings.

ICC chairmanship not in my hands: Ganguly

ICC chairmanship not in my hands: Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

In a 16-member board, the candidate needs just nine votes from the directors to get elected.

Mithali rises to 2nd in women's ODI rankings

Mithali rises to 2nd in women's ODI rankings

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

India batter Mithali Raj moved up a rung to second spot, overtaking Australian Lisa Sthalekar, in the ICC Women's ODI Player rankings issued on Friday. Mithali scored 59 against England and 75 not out against Sri Lanka in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup group stage matches to guide them into the Super Six stage.

Indian women miss out but SA announce 24-member squad for England tour

Indian women miss out but SA announce 24-member squad for England tour

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Indian women's team was also scheduled to tour England for the tri-series (also involving SA) but it had pulled out due to the health crisis in their own country.

ICC T20 rankings: Smriti Mandhana rises to 4th

ICC T20 rankings: Smriti Mandhana rises to 4th

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Smriti Mandhana, on Friday, rose three rungs to fourth but Jemimah Rodrigues dropped to seventh in the latest ICC women's T20 International rankings

Harmanpreet hopeful of breaking final jinx at T20 WC

Harmanpreet hopeful of breaking final jinx at T20 WC

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

India to face West Indies, South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup warm-up matches

Aus begin T20 Women's World Cup title defence in style

Aus begin T20 Women's World Cup title defence in style

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Australia began their Women's T20 World Cup title defence on a resounding note

Rohit Is A True Friends To Fans

Rohit Is A True Friends To Fans

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

When a few fans called out his name, he instructed the security team to let them approach.

ICC extends deadline for submitting final squad of T20 WC

ICC extends deadline for submitting final squad of T20 WC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

The ICC, on Thursday, extended the deadline for the submission of the 15-player final squad for the World Twenty20 Championship in Sri Lanka by six days after receiving requests from various member nations.

'Pak women's tour of India could be cancelled'

'Pak women's tour of India could be cancelled'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Given the prevailing circumstances between the two nations, the Indian cricket board will wait for a government's directive as they have already informed the matter much in advance.

Indian team for Champions Trophy to be picked on...

Indian team for Champions Trophy to be picked on...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

India play their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh on February 20.

Afghanistan name Champions Trophy squad amid boycott calls

Afghanistan name Champions Trophy squad amid boycott calls

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Afghanistan may be faced with some off-field distractions in Pakistan with Group B rivals England and South Africa being urged to boycott their matches.

Mandhana, Harmanpreet in top 10 of ODI rankings

Mandhana, Harmanpreet in top 10 of ODI rankings

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Smriti Mandhana dropped a rung to fourth spot, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur jumped two places to ninth position in the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings.

Kohli hails Jhulan Goswami with a special message

Kohli hails Jhulan Goswami with a special message

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Jhulan inspired many women to take up sport, says Virat Kohli

India will make it to women's T20 World Cup semis: Harmanpreet

India will make it to women's T20 World Cup semis: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com14 May 2024

India have been drawn alongside six-time champions Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Group A for the women's T20 World Cup in October.

Women's ODI World Cup: India vs Pakistan on March 6

Women's ODI World Cup: India vs Pakistan on March 6

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

India will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Women's ODI World Cup, starting in New Zealand on March 4.

Rahul to miss IPL opener? DC in crisis?

Rahul to miss IPL opener? DC in crisis?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Delhi Capitals' marquee signing KL Rahul is expected to miss the first two matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season

Cricket Buzz: ICC says its video channel most viewed

Cricket Buzz: ICC says its video channel most viewed

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The ICC said that the number of views on its video channel stood at 1.65 billion in the first half of 2020, which is more than any other leading sporting organisations on the platform.

Women's ODI Rankings: Mitahli slips, Mandhana rises

Women's ODI Rankings: Mitahli slips, Mandhana rises

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Mithali Raj dropped a place to seventh but star opener Smriti Mandhana moved up to ninth position

I think, I got it too late: Sehwag on ICC's Hall of Fame induction

I think, I got it too late: Sehwag on ICC's Hall of Fame induction

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Sehwag, who accumulated 8,586 runs from 104 Tests at an average of 49.34 and also took 40 wickets during his Test career which spanned from 2001-2013, revealed the role of Zaheer Khan in his promotion as an opener.

PIX: Australia crush India to lift fifth Women's T20 World Cup

PIX: Australia crush India to lift fifth Women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Defending champions Australia crushed India by 85 runs in the final to win their record fifth ICC Women's T20 World Cup title, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Sunday. Opting to bat, Australia rode on blistering half-centuries by openers Alyssa Healy (75) and Beth Mooney (78 not out) to post a huge 184 for four before their bowlers, led by Megan Schutt (4/18) and Jess Jonassen (3/20) sent India crashing for a lowly 99 in 19.1 overs.

Women's World Cup make all the right noises

Women's World Cup make all the right noises

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The 2017 Women's World Cup will see a 10 times increase in prize money to $2 million with every ball of the tournament broadcast live, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has said.

ICC to review security for Champions Trophy after Manchester attack

ICC to review security for Champions Trophy after Manchester attack

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday said it will review the security for next month's ICC Champions Trophy and the Women's World Cup in the United Kingdom following a terror attack in Manchester, which killed 22 people.

Here's Harmanpreet's vision for India's women's team

Here's Harmanpreet's vision for India's women's team

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Indian team has responsibility to take women's cricket ahead: Harmanpreet Kaur

Hope I was able to inspire next generation of girls: Jhulan

Hope I was able to inspire next generation of girls: Jhulan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami hopes she has been successful in inspiring the next generation of players in India and the world to take up cricket.

Women's WC: India rout Bangladesh to keep semis hopes alive

Women's WC: India rout Bangladesh to keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

India galloped to a 110-run win over Bangladesh in their must-win ICC Women's World Cup match, keeping themselves in the reckoning for a place in the semi-finals, in Hamilton on Tuesday.

India to tour Sri Lanka in Jul-Aug amidst ICC ban drama

India to tour Sri Lanka in Jul-Aug amidst ICC ban drama

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

India to tour Sri Lanka in July-August, 2024 for six-match white-ball series

India chase elusive title, kick off campaign against Kiwis

India chase elusive title, kick off campaign against Kiwis

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

ndia will not get a better opponent than New Zealand, which is not a fancied side like its Trans-Tasman neighbour. But the two-time runners-up are as tough as nails.

ICC thanks BCCI for women's World Cup success

ICC thanks BCCI for women's World Cup success

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

ICC President Alan Isaac has thanked the BCCI for successfully hosting the Women's World Cup and praised the volunteers, organisers and sponsors for providing a wonderful opportunity to female cricketers to show their talent and potential on a world stage.

Australia paceman Johnson is ICC Cricketer of the Year

Australia paceman Johnson is ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has matched compatriot Ricky Ponting's feat of winning the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricketer of the Year award twice, the governing body said on Friday.

ICC scraps 'unnecessary and confusing' soft-signal rule

ICC scraps 'unnecessary and confusing' soft-signal rule

Rediff.com15 May 2023

There was also a minor addition to the free hit rule with any runs scored off a free hit when the ball hits the stumps will be counted as runs scored from now. This would mean that batters can now be bowled off a free hit and attempt a run for the same.

Mithali Raj makes record sixth World Cup appearance

Mithali Raj makes record sixth World Cup appearance

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

India captain Mithali Raj became the first woman, and only the third cricketer ever, to appear at six ICC Women's Cricket World Cups.

Richa Ghosh only Indian in ICC's 'Most Valuable Team'

Richa Ghosh only Indian in ICC's 'Most Valuable Team'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Richa Ghosh's exploits during the side's run to the semis of the Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa earned her a place

Another blow to Indo-Pak cricket ties

Another blow to Indo-Pak cricket ties

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

India has not sent its cricket team to Pakistan since 2008 when they last came for the Asia Cup under Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy.

Tendulkar backs India women to shine at U-19 WC

Tendulkar backs India women to shine at U-19 WC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Batting icon Sachin Tendulkar believes India's squad could emerge as one of the standout sides in the inaugural the ICC Under-19 women's T20 World Cup.

Protect international cricket: MCC calls for urgent intervention

Protect international cricket: MCC calls for urgent intervention

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

With franchise cricket taking over a major part of the calender, MCC called for urgent intervention to save international cricket.