India and England are set to play a one-off Test from Wednesday
Veda Krishnamurthy struck a blistering half-century as the Indian women cricket team clinched a comprehensive six-wicket win over West Indies in the first ODI of three-match series at the Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju ACA Cricket Ground in Mulapadu, Vijayawada on Thursday. Opting to bat first, West Indies batting line-up failed to counter India's bowling attack and were eventually bundled out for mere 131 runs. Merissa Aguilleira was the highest scorer for the Caribbean side with 42 runs.
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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.
Shafali smashed 96 in the first innings and made 63 in the second innings, to become the youngest woman and fourth overall to score twin half-centuries in her debut Test
The Indian women's cricket team took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series against the West Indies with an emphatic five-wicket win in the second ODI in Mulapudu, Andhra Pradesh, on Sunday.
Mithali Raj's Velocity overcame some anxious moments late in the innings before registering a three-wicket victory over Trailblazers to keep their hopes alive in the inaugural Women's T20 Challenge, in Jaipur, on Wednesday.
Smriti Mandhana is just the fourth women's player and first Indian woman to score a ton in both ODIs and Tests.
This is clearly a new India, one that displays temerity in plenty, and backs up intent with performance.
Indian women's team batting coach Shiv Sunder Das on Thursday promised a different approach to counter Australian bowlers and backed out-of-form opener Smriti Mandhana to come good in the second ODI against the hosts.
Poonam Yadav produced career-best bowling figures as India thrashed a hapless Zimbabwe by nine wickets in a Group A match.
The White Ferns chased down the target in 29.2 overs to register a morale-boosting win.
India women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj shared an inspiring thought on Twitter, writing: "Here's to strong women! May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them. #HappyWomensDay2019."
'I only played it to repay the sacrifices and hard work that both my parents had put in to make me play the sport.' 'I feel proud of them that they fought against orthodox notions of society to help me take up a sport.'
India posted 153/6 in their 20 overs after winning the toss and England chased the target down in 18.4 overs to clinch the series
Supernovas could not defend their modest 126 for eight in the opening match of the Women's T20 Challenge.
India's women's cricket team coach Ramesh Powar says going forward he may try something new or bring in new players.
The 23-year-old suffered a fracture in her right toe after being struck by a ball during a net session on Sunday forcing her out of the series. Seam bowling all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar has been drafted in as her replacement.
In a big blow to the Gujarat Giants camp, skipper Beth Mooney was ruled out of the entire WPL season due to injury.
India skipper Mithali Raj has sounded a warning shot to England ahead of Sunday's summit clash in the ICC Women's World Cup, saying the hosts should expect a tough contest from her ever-improving and gritty team.
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Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin threw his weight behind WV Raman, saying there are very few sharper brains around in cricket than the recently-removed women's national team coach.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah took to his official Twitter handle to announce the historical development.
India defeated England by eight wickets to record a consolation win in the women's T20 tri-series
Jhulan Goswami rallied behind the seam attack, saying they are all quality bowlers and it is just about sticking with them and showing patience.
The Indian women's cricket team would be aiming for quick recovery from a rare setback when it takes on South Africa in the fourth Twenty20 International, where a win would give the visitors an unbeatable series lead, in Centurion, on Wednesday.
The former South African opener, who coached India to the 2011 men's World Cup title, will appear for interviews for the Indian women's team coach job on Thursday
Despite the 0-3 whitewash in the T20 series against England, India coach WV Raman said he was not crestfallen and is looking ahead to the future with many youngsters coming up.
Shafali Verma has leapfrogged Australia's Beth Mooney with scores of 23 and 47.
Under Kohli, the Indian team ended a 22-year wait for a series win on Sri Lankan soil before battering World No.1 South Africa 3-0 to hand the Proteas their first overseas loss in nine years.
It was an anti-climactic result for India, who were well on course for a memorable triumph, sitting pretty at 191 for three in 42.5 before a batting collapse saw them bowled out for 219 in 48.4 overs.
India may have lost in the final at the Women's ODI World Cup in England earlier this year, but the team's excellent showing in the tournament was a huge fillip for the sport in the country, believes Ratnakar Shetty, in-charge of BCCI women's cricket.
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India captain Harmanpreet Kaur conceded on Monday that the void left by legends like Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami is not easy to fill, but asserted that her young side has grown substantially to be a top contender for this month's women's T20 World Cup.
In the lead-up to the World T20, India have hit good form, beating hosts Sri Lanka before blanking Australia A at home. What should give them additional confidence going into the opener is the wins against reigning champions West Indies and England in the warm-up matches.
Indian women ended their tour of Sri Lanka in style with a comprehensive 51-run win against the hosts in the fifth and final T20 International, in Katunayake, on Tuesday.
Indian women's cricket team would look to extend its domination in the shortest format and achieve a rare double series win
Superheroes, supervillains, biopics, thrillers, teenage dramas, shaadis, Sukanya Verma offers an all-you-can-eat buffet on OTT this long weekend.
Sporting stars condole Mangeshkar's demise, say her legacy will remain forever
The only instance of a jersey being retired in Indian cricket was when Sachin Tendulkar bid adieu to the game.
