News for 'ICC Women'

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

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.

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.

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Even a whiff of an incident like the violent 1989 shirt-ripping attack on Krishnamachari Srikkanth by a Karachi spectator would be ruinous. It would set back the ties further, derail an ongoing tournament, and harden Indian attitudes on playing Pakistan anywhere at all, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

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

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.

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.

CT deadlock resolved: Dubai to host India's matches

CT deadlock resolved: Dubai to host India's matches

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

The ICC is now expected to announce the final schedule of the event with Pakistan expected to host 9 to 10 matches.

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 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.

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.

Biryani seller held for sexually assaulting Anna University girl

Biryani seller held for sexually assaulting Anna University girl

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

An Anna University girl student was allegedly sexually assaulted and a 37-year old man, who sells biryani on the pavement, has been arrested for the crime, police said on Wednesday.

3 matches, 3 losses: Nightmare day for Indian cricket

3 matches, 3 losses: Nightmare day for Indian cricket

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Forgettable Sunday for Indian cricket as men, women and U-19 sides suffer defeats

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

Kiwis' Victory Song Melts Hearts

Kiwis' Victory Song Melts Hearts

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

After receiving the championship trophy, the New Zealand team gathered together to sing a traditional Maori song in celebration.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy

Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Joe Root's century in vain as England were shown the door.

Pak captain Maroof decides against skipping CWG games

Pak captain Maroof decides against skipping CWG games

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Bismah Maroof has decided against skipping the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham despite the organisers denying accreditation to her infant daughter

Ranatunga hails Sri Lanka women's cricketers

Ranatunga hails Sri Lanka women's cricketers

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Sri Lanka's World Cup winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga applauded the country's women's World Cup team, stating that they are an example for their male counterparts.

Indian women complete series sweep against WI women

Indian women complete series sweep against WI women

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Veda Krishnamurthy hit a strokeful fifty before left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad returned with impressive figures of 4-34 as Indian women defeated West Indies women by 15 runs in the third ODI to complete a 3-0 series whitewash, in Mulapadu, Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday.

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan ready to accept Hybrid model if...

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan ready to accept Hybrid model if...

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

'It shouldn't be that we travel to India and they don't come to our country. Idea is to settle it once and for all on equal terms.'

Women's T20 World Cup hit by spot-fixing allegation

Women's T20 World Cup hit by spot-fixing allegation

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Bangladesh cricketer reports fixing approach at Women's T20 World Cup

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The BCCI is also mulling a couple of more windows in 2022 in case October-November is not feasible in India.

Cricket in Olympics: Multi-billion dollar broadcast market, BCCI's push and ICC pitch perfect presentation

Cricket in Olympics: Multi-billion dollar broadcast market, BCCI's push and ICC pitch perfect presentation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A multi-billion dollar broadcast market, the game's most powerful board's positive intent and a perfect pitch by the global body based on a three-fold 'U-P-L' principle ensured cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Women's T20 WC: Mooney, Healy hit unbeaten fifties as Australia crush SL

Women's T20 WC: Mooney, Healy hit unbeaten fifties as Australia crush SL

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy struck unbeaten half-centuries as defending champions Australia thrashed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to virtually qualify for the semi-finals of the women's T20 World Cup, in Gqeberha, South Africa, on Thursday.

Anjum Chopra to assist SA women's cricket

Anjum Chopra to assist SA women's cricket

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Former India women's cricket captain Anjum Chopra has been recruited in the management staff of South Africa's women's squad as technical advisor ahead of the upcoming ICC women's World Cup in India, Cricket South Africa announced.

Joseph becomes first West Indian to win ICC Men's Player of the Month award!

Joseph becomes first West Indian to win ICC Men's Player of the Month award!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Latest pace sensation Shamar Joseph on Tuesday became the first West Indian to win the Men's ICC Player of the Month award for his heroics in the Australia Test series.

'Don't Think US Will Cut Off Ties With UN'

'Don't Think US Will Cut Off Ties With UN'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'Decline of the UN did not start with the Trump administration. It has been happening over the last two decades or more.'

ICC events: Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy, India to host 2026 World T20

ICC events: Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy, India to host 2026 World T20

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Major cricket event will return to Pakistan after more than two decades with the country set to host the 2025 Champions Trophy, an ICC flagship tournament.

ICC ODI rankings: Mithali dethroned, Goswami rises

ICC ODI rankings: Mithali dethroned, Goswami rises

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The spotlight among the batters was on Beth Mooney. She rocketed up eight places to break into the top ten, sitting at No. 8, just below compatriot Meg Lanning by nine rating points.

Women's ODI Rankings: Mithali holds onto second spot

Women's ODI Rankings: Mithali holds onto second spot

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Mithali Raj has held onto her second spot in the batting ODI rankings, while Smriti Mandhana has risen four slots to take the eighth spot.

What went wrong for India in Women's T20 World Cup final

What went wrong for India in Women's T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney struck the highest scores in ICC Women's T20 World Cup final history as record-breaking Australia secured a famous fifth title on home soil, in Melbourne, on Sunday. A record-breaking attendance for a women's cricket match of 86,174 watched on as Australia downed first-time finalists India by 85 runs at the MCG, with the openers setting the tone for a clinical performance.

ICC Rankings: Williamson closes in on Kohli; Goswami rises to top

ICC Rankings: Williamson closes in on Kohli; Goswami rises to top

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Williamson has a chance to topple Kohli at the top of the rankings.

Two Indians in Women's WT20 World XI

Two Indians in Women's WT20 World XI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Harmanpreet Kaur named captain

ICC Rankings: Mandhana rises to career-best spot

ICC Rankings: Mandhana rises to career-best spot

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

India opener Smriti Mandhana has jumped three places to reach a career-best third position in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player rankings released on Sunday.