News for 'Women's Premier League'

'WPL will provide me a chance to look at young talent from close quarters'

'WPL will provide me a chance to look at young talent from close quarters'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Talking about the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League, Harmanpreet Kaur said the WPL will provide youngsters a platform to interact with international players.

WPL: Run-out controversy as MI lose to DC

WPL: Run-out controversy as MI lose to DC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Taking a dig at the controversial run-out decisions that played a big role in her team's last-ball, two-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians coach Charlotte Edwards said it was "really hard" to comprehend such calls that affect the eventual outcome of the match.

Inaugural women's IPL to be played in March 2023

Inaugural women's IPL to be played in March 2023

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

BCCI is expected to hold a discussion on matters related to women's IPL at its annual general meeting in September this year. Much of the planning around the tournament will be around sale of its media rights.

Big opportunity for India to lift World Cup: Mithali Raj

Big opportunity for India to lift World Cup: Mithali Raj

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Former captain of Indian women's cricket team Mithali Raj on Sunday said 'Men in Blue' have a big opportunity to lift the ICC World Cup in home conditions later this year.

'WPL has given us strong base to find players': Muzumdar

'WPL has given us strong base to find players': Muzumdar

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Terming the Women's Premier League (WPL) a "great supply chain" for the national team, India head coach Amol Muzumdar on Thursday said his side is a frontrunner to win the ongoing T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

Depression, undereating caused early retirement, reveals Lanning

Depression, undereating caused early retirement, reveals Lanning

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Australia's former women's captain Meg Lanning said that her early retirement from international cricket at 31 was forced by bouts of depression and weight-loss

Will Impact Player rule be done away with?

Will Impact Player rule be done away with?

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Shah said the focus has also been on improving women's cricket by adding more fixtures to their calendar.

Messi pips Haaland to win FIFA's best player of 2023

Messi pips Haaland to win FIFA's best player of 2023

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Erling Haaland had the same points as Lionel Messi but lost out by having fewer first-place votes from national team captains.

50 people have been killed in stampedes this year

50 people have been killed in stampedes this year

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Royal Challenger's Bengaluru parade in celebration of the team's maiden Indian Premiere League win in 18 years turned into tragedy as at least 11 fans died and several were injured in a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.

Fans Miss Dhoni At India-New Zealand Game

Fans Miss Dhoni At India-New Zealand Game

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Even though Mahendra Singh Dhoni has retired, a large number of young fans could be seen wearing his iconic No. 7 jersey.

CA expect boost in revenue as India series beckons

CA expect boost in revenue as India series beckons

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

At the grassroots level, CA reported an increase in registered participation in community cricket from 627,793 to 661,161, although there was a 3% drop in the number of junior cricketers.

No Messi, no Ronaldo: Vinicius Jr. favoured for Ballon d'Or

No Messi, no Ronaldo: Vinicius Jr. favoured for Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Vinicius Jr's remarkable performances at Real Madrid have put the 24-year-old forward as the odds-on favourite to claim his first Ballon d'Or when the award for the best player in the world is announced in Paris on Monday.

WPL: The Champions Celebrate!

WPL: The Champions Celebrate!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals to be crowned champions of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League.

Legends missing from Ballon d'Or nominations

Legends missing from Ballon d'Or nominations

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Ronaldo had won his first Ballon d'Or in 2008 while he was playing for Manchester United and still holds the record of the last Premier League player to claim the top prize. Messi won his first in 2009 and was nominated for 16 years.

Delhi Capitals to buy stake in English county side Hampshire?

Delhi Capitals to buy stake in English county side Hampshire?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

If the deal comes to fruition, it will make Hampshire the first county side to be owned by an overseas franchise.

WPL 2024 PIX: Dominant Delhi Capitals thrash MI

WPL 2024 PIX: Dominant Delhi Capitals thrash MI

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Meg Lanning and Jemimah Rodrigues smashed commanding fifties as Delhi Capitals thrashed Mumbai Indians by 29 runs.

Has IPL Lost Its Valuation Lustre?

Has IPL Lost Its Valuation Lustre?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'If tech giants like Amazon, Google, Apple and Meta enter the IPL broadcasting arena, it could further revolutionize sports media in India.'

RCB contemplates revamp: Who's in, who's out?

RCB contemplates revamp: Who's in, who's out?"

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

RCB review contracts of Hesson, Bangar; franchise may part ways with coaches

India all-rounder Deepti Sharma appointed UP Police DSP

India all-rounder Deepti Sharma appointed UP Police DSP

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'I always dreamt of becoming a police officer. I used to see that it is a difficult job but I always wanted to wear that uniform once and wanted to see how it felt.'

Cross will compliment Renuka well: Mandhana

Cross will compliment Renuka well: Mandhana

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana hoped that veteran England pacer Kate Cross could complement Renuka Singh.

After two 'big' injuries, fit-again Chahar targets IPL 2023

After two 'big' injuries, fit-again Chahar targets IPL 2023

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The India pace bowler had a tough time in 2022, recovering from a stress fracture and more recently a quad grade 3 tear.

Ballon d'Or: Meet The Winners!

Ballon d'Or: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The Ballon d'Or, which is awarded annually since 1956, is one of the most prestigious individual honours in football.

Patil, Kashyap, Ishaque and Sadhu get maiden ODI call-up for Australia series

Patil, Kashyap, Ishaque and Sadhu get maiden ODI call-up for Australia series

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Shreyanka Patil, Mannat Kashyap, Saika Ishaque and Titas Sadhu were on Monday included for the first time in the Indian women's ODI squad for the upcoming limited overs assignment against Australia.

WPL: WI all-rounder Dottin slams Gujarat Giants over omission

WPL: WI all-rounder Dottin slams Gujarat Giants over omission

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin has expressed disappointment at her exclusion from Women's Premier League franchise Gujarat Giants, terming it 'bewildering'.

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shah, the son of India's Home Minister Amit Shah, will have his task cut out as the ICC looks to find an acceptable solution to implement the 'Hybrid Model' for the Champions Trophy originally scheduled in Pakistan.

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.

IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians name Jasprit Bumrah's replacement

IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians name Jasprit Bumrah's replacement

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Mumbai Indians roped in Sandeep Warrier as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement for the 2023 IPL season.

Olympic Champ Graces WPL Game

Olympic Champ Graces WPL Game

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Starc was at the venue to watch is wife Alyssa Healy lead out her UP Warriorz but unfortunately, Wong's hat-trick put paid to any semblance of hope that the Warriorz may have harboured.

Rishabh Pant's bat swing remains 'vintage': Amre after Capitals first training session

Rishabh Pant's bat swing remains 'vintage': Amre after Capitals first training session

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Rishabh Pant's bat swing remains "vintage" and his batting in Delhi Capitals' pre-season camp doesn't indicate that he has been away from the game for 14 months, said the team's assistant coach Pravin Amre.

'WIPL next frontier for women's cricket'

'WIPL next frontier for women's cricket'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

The first edition of women's IPL is tentatively scheduled for March 2023.

The next big step in women's cricket...

The next big step in women's cricket...

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Australian captain Meg Lanning believes starting an Indian Premier League will be the next 'big step' in women's cricket.

Messi, Mbappe, Haaland finalists for FIFA Best Player award

Messi, Mbappe, Haaland finalists for FIFA Best Player award

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Erling Haaland helped Manchester City win three major trophies.

WPL 2024: Single-city showdown sparks excitement

WPL 2024: Single-city showdown sparks excitement

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

BCCI secretary unveils plans for WPL 2024

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.

No Sponsors? Navgire Salutes Thaala

No Sponsors? Navgire Salutes Thaala

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

While Kiran Navgire's batting set up the win, her bat became a talking point.

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Jay Shah expressed his vision to grow the global reach of the sport with a particular focus on the opportunity of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

Saudi open to LGBTQ fans but no booze a 2034 WC

Saudi open to LGBTQ fans but no booze a 2034 WC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Last year, Saudi announced the opening of an alcohol shop in the Diplomatic Quarter of Riyadh to combat the black market and illegal imports. The store is only for non-Muslim diplomats, who must present diplomatic identification before they buy.

Deepti Sharma replaces Healy as UP Warriorz captain

Deepti Sharma replaces Healy as UP Warriorz captain

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

UP Warriorz have named seasoned all-rounder Deepti Sharma as their captain for WPL 2025 after regular skipper Alyssa Healy was ruled out of the League because of a foot injury.

WPL PIX: Delhi Capitals hammer MI by 9 wickets

WPL PIX: Delhi Capitals hammer MI by 9 wickets

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

IMAGES from the Women's Premier League match played between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

'Indian women's team focussed on clash against Pakistan'

'Indian women's team focussed on clash against Pakistan'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The WPL action is slated to be held on February 13 in Mumbai, a day after India's T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan.