News for 'Women's Premier League'

WPL: Can UP Warriorz continue winning run against MI?

WPL: Can UP Warriorz continue winning run against MI?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Rejuvenated by their thrilling super-over win over RCB, UP Warriorz will look to continue their momentum when they take on an upbeat Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League match in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

WPL PIX: Clinical MI crush Gujarat Giants

WPL PIX: Clinical MI crush Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Sciver-Brunt smashed a 39-ball 57, her second consecutive half-century, after taking two wickets for 26, as MI first bowled out GG for a modest 120 and then chased down the target, scoring 122 for 5 with 3.5 overs to spare.

Can Harman & Co. crack England code before World Cup?

Can Harman & Co. crack England code before World Cup?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

India women will be keen to internalise the conditions and character of venues in England ahead of next year's World Cup during the five-match T20I series against the hosts, beginning with the opening game on Saturday.

6 Teams, 48 Archers, APL Looks To Hit Bullseye!

6 Teams, 48 Archers, APL Looks To Hit Bullseye!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Top archers to compete for six franchises; Jyoti, Deepika, Dhiraj top Indians in inaugural APL

Delhi Capitals' Ganguly gets new role at JSW Sports

Delhi Capitals' Ganguly gets new role at JSW Sports

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Ganguly joined Delhi Capitals in 2019 as an advisor, where he worked alongside coach Ricky Ponting, and later returned to the franchise as Director of Cricket after his stint as BCCI president.

Ira Jadhav, 14, first Indian to hit triple century in U-19 cricket

Ira Jadhav, 14, first Indian to hit triple century in U-19 cricket

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

14-year-old Mumbai opener Ira Jadhav became the first Indian to score a triple hundred in Under-19 cricket, when she made a 346 against Meghalaya in the Under-19 Women's One-Day Trophy

RCB to open WPL 2025! Finals set for Mumbai

RCB to open WPL 2025! Finals set for Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The third edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will be played across four cities - Baroda, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Lucknow - from February 14 to March 15, 2025.

Nayar reveals KL Rahul's secret to England success

Nayar reveals KL Rahul's secret to England success

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Nayar, who has worked closely with Rahul during his time as India's assistant coach till recently, said while he cannot reveal the changes the latter has made, he is pleased to see the desired results.

PIX: Women's team finally end RCB's title drought!

PIX: Women's team finally end RCB's title drought!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Over the last few years, the Ee Sala Cup Namde (The Cup is ours this time) slogan of Royal Challengers Bangalore has remained the pet troll of social media army. But not anymore after this Sunday!

Women's cricket outshining men's since 2019- here's why...

Women's cricket outshining men's since 2019- here's why...

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Ganguly was also effusive in his praise for young pacer Renuka Singh.

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'The more number of times you reach the playoffs, the probability of winning the championship is quite near.'

Curacao's World Cup qualification sparks India football debate in RS

Curacao's World Cup qualification sparks India football debate in RS

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

India's footballing future was discussed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday by Congress member Jose K Mani, as he cited tiny Dutch-Caribbean island Curacao's World Cup qualification to ask Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya about the long-term plan for sport in the country that is on a downward spiral.

Security concerns plague women's sport

Security concerns plague women's sport

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Although one-in-five women in the UK will experience stalking at some point in their lives, there are no scientific studies around the stalking of athletes.'

Women's IPL: BCCI earns Rs 4669.99 crore windfall for 5 teams

Women's IPL: BCCI earns Rs 4669.99 crore windfall for 5 teams

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Adani Sportsline shelled out a massive Rs 1289 crore for the Ahmedabad team, which emerged the most expensive franchise.

Women's cricket awaits birth of a superpower in India

Women's cricket awaits birth of a superpower in India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

15 years after the launch of the IPL, a full-fledged women's T20 tournament will get underway in March.

Eden Gardens now has the Jhulan Goswami stand!

Eden Gardens now has the Jhulan Goswami stand!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'This is not just my moment, it belongs to every girl who dreams of making it big in cricket.'

RCB Cricketer Yash Dayal's Arrest Stayed

RCB Cricketer Yash Dayal's Arrest Stayed

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Granting the cricketer relief till the next date of listing, the bench orally observed: 'You could have been fooled for 1 day, 2 days, 3 days... but 5 years...you are entering into a relationship for 5 years...one can't be fooled for 5 years.'

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 films from this year's Sundance festival, a blend of narratives and documentaries made in the US and other parts of the world.

WPL: Mumbai Indians commence training

WPL: Mumbai Indians commence training

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Deepti Sharma named UP Warriorz vice-captain in WPL

WPL PIX: UP Warriorz trump RCB in first-ever Super Over

WPL PIX: UP Warriorz trump RCB in first-ever Super Over

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Images from the WPL match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and UP Warriorz in Bengaluru on Monday.

Dreams Do Come True In Dharavi!

Dreams Do Come True In Dharavi!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Simran Shaikh stays in a tiny 12 by 12 feet room along with her grandmother, parents and siblings. On Sunday, her life changed perhaps forever when she became the most expensive hire at the Women's Premier League auction.

BCCI invites bids to own, operate women's IPL teams

BCCI invites bids to own, operate women's IPL teams

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced release of Invitation to Tender for the right to own and operate a team in the Women's Indian Premier League.

WPL: Beth Mooney to lead Gujarat Giants

WPL: Beth Mooney to lead Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Mooney is one of the few batters in the Women's T20 to have scored more than one hundred, her highest score being an unbeaten 117.

From Antim to Vinesh: A Year of Turmoil and Promise

From Antim to Vinesh: A Year of Turmoil and Promise

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The medal count was nowhere close to satisfactory at the senior level but junior performances held out hope for a brighter future as Indian wrestling searched for new stars in a challenging 2025.

WPL 2024 may follow multi-city format; Mumbai, Bengaluru front-runners

WPL 2024 may follow multi-city format; Mumbai, Bengaluru front-runners

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The second edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is likely to follow a multi-city format similar to the IPL and the matches may be played across Mumbai and Bengaluru.

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday.

IPL Auction: Who is Mallika Sagar?

IPL Auction: Who is Mallika Sagar?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

This is the first time in the IPL's 16-year history that a lady auctioneer will preside over proceedings at an IPL auction.

Move over cricket! India's own IPL for shooters?

Move over cricket! India's own IPL for shooters?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The Shooting League of India (SLI) will start on the outskirts of Delhi in November with six to eight teams, each an eclectic mix of the sport's global stars and local talents.

Radha Yadav to lead India A for Aus tour

Radha Yadav to lead India A for Aus tour

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

While Shreyanka's participation in the series against the Aussies will be subject to her getting clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Sadhu has obtained the same.

India can bank on Rawal's consistency at World Cup

India can bank on Rawal's consistency at World Cup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Malhotra said India will be strong contenders to land the title in the showpiece, citing the right blend of youth and experience in the Harmanpreet Kaur-led squad.

WPL 2024 PIX: Perry powers RCB into play-offs

WPL 2024 PIX: Perry powers RCB into play-offs

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Ellyse Perry claimed a record six-wicket haul before smashing an unbeaten 40 to steer Royal Challengers Bangalore to an emphatic seven-wicket win.

Tough times, stronger comeback: Shafali's resolve

Tough times, stronger comeback: Shafali's resolve

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Delhi Capitals opener Shafali Verma has credited the Women's Premier League (WPL) for helping her learn how to build her innings.

Delhi Capitals 'hurting' after losing another WPL final

Delhi Capitals 'hurting' after losing another WPL final

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Delhi Capitals head coach Jonathan Batty says maybe the occasion got to the players as his team lost its third straight final in the Women's Premier League.

After stampede, Chinnaswamy hosts games sans fans

After stampede, Chinnaswamy hosts games sans fans

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The Maharaja Trophy, the state's top franchise-based T20 tournament, was also moved outside Bengaluru as police had rejected KSCA's proposal to host it behind closed doors. The tournament was played in Mysore behind closed doors.

AP Dhillon cheers on India in New York!

AP Dhillon cheers on India in New York!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Dhillon, a known cricket fan, was spotted at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York

Asia Cup: Tanuja replaces injured Shreyanka Patil

Asia Cup: Tanuja replaces injured Shreyanka Patil

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Kanwar, the uncapped 26-year-old left-arm spinner, had played for Gujarat Giants in this year's Women's Premier League (WPL), snaring 10 wickets from eight matches at an economy of 7.13.

Can India find new sponsor ahead of Asia Cup?

Can India find new sponsor ahead of Asia Cup?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'It is a process that takes a certain amount of time and needs to be done keeping legal modalities in mind.'

Ashleigh Gardner to lead Gujarat Giants in WPL 2025

Ashleigh Gardner to lead Gujarat Giants in WPL 2025

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Australia's Ashleigh Gardner replaced compatriot Beth Mooney as Gujarat Giants' captain for WPL 2025.

WPL: Luke Williams replaces Ben Sawyer as RCB head coach

WPL: Luke Williams replaces Ben Sawyer as RCB head coach

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Australia's Luke Williams will take over as the head coach of the Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the second season of the Women's Premier League.

Rishabh Pant's IPL comeback strategy unveiled

Rishabh Pant's IPL comeback strategy unveiled

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

'Rishabh Pant is batting... running,' confirms Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal