News for 'ICC Women'

'Women's cricket needs innovation to boost its popularity'

'Women's cricket needs innovation to boost its popularity'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Devine, who was the top run-getter for New Zealand at this year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup, feels introduction of a smaller ball could change the dynamics of the women's game.

India's Deepti Sharma gears up for WT20 World Cup

India's Deepti Sharma gears up for WT20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Change of T20 World Cup venue won't impact our preparation: Deepti Sharma

Australia aim to lift sixth women's World Cup title

Australia aim to lift sixth women's World Cup title

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Five-time champions Australia will walk in with the twin aims of revenge and title triumph when they take on a spirited West Indies, a team which has punched above its weight all through, in the summit clash of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in Mumbai.

Mithali Raj breaks World Cup captaincy record

Mithali Raj breaks World Cup captaincy record

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

India's ODI skipper Mithali Raj bettered the record for most matches captained in the ICC Women's World Cup, surpassing former Australian counterpart Belinda Clark, on Saturday.

India off to rousing start in women's World Cup

India off to rousing start in women's World Cup

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

India rode on opener Thirush Kamini Murugesan's maiden century to thrash the West Indies by 105 runs in their opening Group A match of the ICC Women's World Cup in Mumbai on Thursday.

BYJU'S is ICC's global partner until 2023

BYJU'S is ICC's global partner until 2023

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

As a global partner, BYJU's will have extensive in-venue, broadcast, and digital rights across all ICC events.

Mithali, Kohli rise to top of ICC ODI rankings

Mithali, Kohli rise to top of ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Virat Kohli, on Monday, returned to the top of the International Cricket Council ODI rankings for batsmen after logging career-high rating points, going past the iconic Sachin Tendulkar in the process.

Dravid 'dreams of fantastic cricket' at the Olympics

Dravid 'dreams of fantastic cricket' at the Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

An ardent supporter of cricket's inclusion in the Olympics, the legendary Rahul Dravid says players are excited and he has heard "serious dressing room conversations" about competing in the world's biggest sporting event.

'We cannot compare women's cricket to men's'

'We cannot compare women's cricket to men's'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Former India captain Anjum Chopra, who is poised to play a fourth successive World Cup in Australia next month, says brutal strength is the basic difference between men's and women's cricket.

Edwards named Women's World T20 player of tournament

Edwards named Women's World T20 player of tournament

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

England captain and opening batsman Charlotte Edwards was named the player of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 after leading her side to the final in Colombo.

Women's WT20: England cruise past NZ to final

Women's WT20: England cruise past NZ to final

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

England stormed into the final of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 after an all-round effort gave them a convincing seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the first semi-final in Colombo, on Thursday.

Asian Games cricket: Indonesia's Andriani helps skittle Mongolia out for 15

Asian Games cricket: Indonesia's Andriani helps skittle Mongolia out for 15

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Indonesia are at the top of group A while Mongolia are at the bottom. In Group B, Malaysia are on top of the table.

WPL: 'We weren't able to obtain medical clearance on time'

WPL: 'We weren't able to obtain medical clearance on time'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Gujarat Giants were dealt a blow as they failed to obtain a medical clearance on time for all-rounder Deandra Dottin in the ongoing edition of the Women's Premier League.

Women's T20 WC PIX: Shafali, Poonam shine as India overcome Bangladesh

Women's T20 WC PIX: Shafali, Poonam shine as India overcome Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Images from ICC women's T20 World Cup match between India and Bangladesh, in Perth, on Monday.

Women's WC: David vs Goliath as Australia take on SL

Women's WC: David vs Goliath as Australia take on SL

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Unbeaten so far, a formidable Australia will take on giant-killers Sri Lanka in what could turn out to be an interesting Super Six clash of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in Mumbai on Sunday.

World Cup: What went wrong for the women in blue?

World Cup: What went wrong for the women in blue?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'Back-to-back wickets put a lot of pressure because we didn't have batter who can take it deep'

AIFF closes investigation into alleged harassment case

AIFF closes investigation into alleged harassment case

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday said it has closed the investigation into a "verbal" complaint of "harassment" made by a woman employee against a male colleague as the "alleged victim and the other party do not wish to pursue the matter any further".

How Brook-led England ended Australia's unbeaten streak

How Brook-led England ended Australia's unbeaten streak

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Chasing 305 for victory, England were pushed on the backfoot when they were reduced to 11/2 early in the chase. But a partnership of 156 between Brook and Will Jacks (84 in 82 balls, with nine fours and a six) swung the tide in the hosts' favour.

Women's T20 WC: India's batting a concern ahead of Bangladesh tie

Women's T20 WC: India's batting a concern ahead of Bangladesh tie

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Leg-spinner Poonam Yadav's magical spell helped India beat Australia by 17 runs in the tournament opener on Friday but the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side can't afford to take Bangladesh lightly as their eastern neighbours had beaten them twice in the 2018 T20 Asia Cup.

NZ skipper Devine pushes for women's IPL

NZ skipper Devine pushes for women's IPL

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'Like any team, we want to see continual improvement in all facets of the game. There are some big global events coming up starting with the ICC 50 over World Cup in NZ which is a huge focus for us currently.'

Why India batted defensively vs Pakistan: Mandhana explains

Why India batted defensively vs Pakistan: Mandhana explains

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana defended her team's ultra-defensive batting approach in a chase of 106 runs against Pakistan.

Women's WC final: Aussies say they have edge over Windies

Women's WC final: Aussies say they have edge over Windies

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Jodie Fields, captain of five-time winners Australia, on Saturday said her side has a slight edge over the West Indies in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup final even though the Caribbean team had shocked them in the Super League stage.

Women's WC: West Indies thrash New Zealand by 48 runs

Women's WC: West Indies thrash New Zealand by 48 runs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

West Indies emerged as one of the leading title contenders after thrashing New Zealand by 48 runs in their second Super Six stage match of the ICC Women's World Cup at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

Indian women suffer historic ODI defeat to Bangladesh

Indian women suffer historic ODI defeat to Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Indian women's team continued its embarrassing batting show

PIX: Healy stars as Australia rout England in women's World Cup final

PIX: Healy stars as Australia rout England in women's World Cup final

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Opener Alyssa Healy bludgeoned England's bowlers in a furious 170 as Australia set a mammoth victory target of 357 in the Women's World Cup final in Christchurch on Sunday.

Women's WC: India face Sri Lanka in must-win clash

Women's WC: India face Sri Lanka in must-win clash

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

After suffering a 32-run loss against defending champions England on Sunday, the Mithali Raj led Indian team will have to pull up their socks as they lock horns with Sri Lanka in a must-win game for both teams in the ICC Women's World Cup at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday.

Smriti praises Maroof for 'inspiring' post-pregnancy comeback

Smriti praises Maroof for 'inspiring' post-pregnancy comeback

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Mandhana shared a picture of Pakistan captain and her daughter, with the Indian women's team

When will we see cricket at Olympics?

When will we see cricket at Olympics?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Lanning feels the sport will be included someday in the future.

Shamsi opts out of CSA central contract to pursue T20 franchise cricket

Shamsi opts out of CSA central contract to pursue T20 franchise cricket

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

West Indies award 9 cricketers historic multi-year contracts across men's, women's teams

ICC T20 Rankings: India slip to 5th spot; Pakistan No 1

ICC T20 Rankings: India slip to 5th spot; Pakistan No 1

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Pakistan are now on 286 points while the next four teams are within two points of each other

Women's World Cup PIX: India thrash Pakistan in opener

Women's World Cup PIX: India thrash Pakistan in opener

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Smriti Mandhana, Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar scored half-centuries to help India post 244 for 7 in their ICC women's World Cup opener against Pakistan, in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, on Sunday.

India's captain confident of World Cup win: 'We've ticked all the boxes'

India's captain confident of World Cup win: 'We've ticked all the boxes'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The feeling of near misses has haunted Harmanpreet Kaur for long but the Indian captain feels that her team has ticked all the boxes in its bid to cross the line in the Women's T20 World Cup beginning in the UAE from October 3.

Jemimah nominated for ICC 'Player of the Month' award

Jemimah nominated for ICC 'Player of the Month' award

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Rodrigues was one of the pillars of the Indian team that went all the way into the finals of the Commonwealth Games

Steve Elworthy appointed MD of ICC World Cup 2019

Steve Elworthy appointed MD of ICC World Cup 2019

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) jointly announced that Steve Elworthy had been appointed as Managing Director of the ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be held in England and Wales in 2019. Elworthy will also have an oversight of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 and the ICC Women's World Cup 2017, which will both be staged in England and Wales. Elworthy has previously been Tournament Director for three different ICC global events: the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 and the ICC World T20 tournament in 2009, which were staged in England and Wales, as well as the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 tournament in South Africa in 2007.

India Women eye T20 WC title; open campaign vs Pakistan

India Women eye T20 WC title; open campaign vs Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

India are fretting over the fitness of their skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (shoulder) and Smriti Mandhana (finger) ahead of the opening game.

Bhuvneshwar nominated for ICC monthly award

Bhuvneshwar nominated for ICC monthly award

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The ICC on Thursday announced the nominees to recognise the best performances from both male and female cricketers across all forms of international cricket.

Indian women's losing run continues in New Zealand

Indian women's losing run continues in New Zealand

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The Indian women's cricket team's horror tour of New Zealand continued as they suffered a 63-run defeat in a rain-curtailed fourth ODI in Queenstown on Tuesday with the hosts inching towards a series clean sweep.

Women's WC: Indian batters must raise their game against WI

Women's WC: Indian batters must raise their game against WI

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Coach Ramesh Powar made it clear that he want the seniors to accept more responsibility.

Women's WC: India aim for consistency in clash against England

Women's WC: India aim for consistency in clash against England

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

India would like to keep the winning momentum going and maintain its stay in the top four

'A chapter closes, but the legacy remains'

'A chapter closes, but the legacy remains'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The Men in Blue claimed the prestigious T20 WC trophy for the second time, defeating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados on Saturday.