Women's cricket

DRS to feature for first-time in women's bilateral series during West Indies-England T20I's

The technology was available throughout the last two T20 World Cups, and in the ten televised games in the 50-over World Cup in 2017, but has never previously been used outside of them in women`s international cricket.

 

Sep 21, 2020, 11:49 AM IST

On this day in 2002, Mithali Raj scored the then highest individual score in women's Tests

On August 17 in 2002, Mithali Raj created a history by notching up the then highest individual score in the longest format of the game in women's cricket.

Aug 17, 2020, 21:26 PM IST

ICC T20 World Cup 2020 becomes most watched event in women's cricket history

Australia clinched their fifth title at the ICC T20 World Cup tournament after defeating India by 85 runs in the final of the 2020 tournament at the MCG on March 8.

 

Jun 22, 2020, 15:37 PM IST

ICC and ECB welcome CGF decision to nominate women's cricket for Commonwealth Games inclusion

Earlier, the ICC, in partnership with the ECB, had urged the CGF to inclusion women’s cricket in the Commonwealth Games sport programme.

Jun 20, 2019, 22:32 PM IST

Mithali Raj trolled for late Independence Day post, her response is epic

Indian Women's cricketer, Mithali Raj on Thursday was trolled for the timing of her Independence Day post on Twitter. 

Aug 16, 2018, 23:33 PM IST

Smriti Mandhana equals fastest half-century in women's T20 cricket

Smriti Mandhana scored 50 runs off 18 balls, equalling New Zealand's Sophie Devine's record.

Jul 30, 2018, 16:13 PM IST

Zaheer Khan feels women cricketers must also be paid highly by the BCCI

While the men were paid in crores across all grades, women, however, took home 50 lakhs, 30 lakhs and 10 lakhs. 

Mar 10, 2018, 18:35 PM IST

Mumbai girl Jemimah Rodrigues slams double century in 50-over cricket

Considered to be the batting nursery of India, Mumbai is now not only producing prodigies in men's cricket but also women, which came to the fore when the 16-year-old Jemimah Rodrigues hit 202 runs in just 163 balls during a 50-over tournament for under-19 women. 

Nov 06, 2017, 09:15 AM IST

ICC urges higher pay to stop women leaving the game

Clare Connor, the former England captain who now heads the ICC's women's committee, has said that other countries must match Australia's eight-fold increase in wages.

Oct 12, 2017, 12:11 PM IST

BCCI plans to have Future Tours Programme for women: Ratnakar Shetty

"We are now planning to have a FTP at the international level like the men's team for ODIs and T20s and that is working out well. Don't go by the quantity of matches but go by the fact that we will be playing better teams in the next two years and our girls will get a chance to compete at that level," said Shetty.

Oct 02, 2017, 23:47 PM IST

Mithali Raj features on BBC's list of 100 powerful women

Today, she is one of the most recognisable faces in India. Like male cricketers, she too has a dedicated fan following.

Sep 27, 2017, 19:02 PM IST

BCCI's Finance Committee to discuss women's retainership, Ranji fees

There is a seven point agenda for the meeting and topmost is to "take note of men/women players' contracts (increase in retainership/match fees/tour fees)".

Sep 13, 2017, 00:02 AM IST

Proud of how I led the team in the World Cup, says women’s cricket team captain Mithali Raj on arrival in India

It was only the second time overall and the first in 12 years that the Indian team entered the final of the tournament.

Jul 26, 2017, 15:06 PM IST

India vs England, ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, Final: Live Streaming, TV Listing, Date, Time, Venue

India take on England in the ICC Women's World Cup final match at Lord’s in London on Sunday. 

Jul 23, 2017, 12:25 PM IST

Women’s World Cup Final: As India take on England, we look at how Indian teams performed on the biggest stage in the past

Here we look at the performance of the Indian senior teams (men’s and women’s) on the biggest platform in world cricket – the ODI World Cup final.

Jul 23, 2017, 12:04 PM IST

ICC Women's World Cup: England beat South Africa in last-over thriller, qualify for final

England will now take on the winner of the second semi-final on Thursday between India and Australia, in the final on Sunday.

Jul 18, 2017, 23:00 PM IST

WATCH: Magnificent! England's Natalie Sciver hits one outrageous cricket shot through the legs

She is the only player in this edition to have scored two hundreds. Last month, she scored 137 off just 92 balls to help England post 377/7, which is a record in itself, against Pakistan.

Jul 12, 2017, 21:14 PM IST

Waqar Younis faces heat on Twitter after suggesting 30-over ODI cricket for women

Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen even labelled Waqar's remarks as offensive and misguided.

Jul 04, 2017, 19:24 PM IST

Indian women's cricket team deserves attention, says Richa Chadha

The women`s team will be battling their opponents in Derby, England.

Jul 01, 2017, 23:18 PM IST

Move over Jonty Rhodes: This flying catch by Aussie star Meg Lanning will take your breath away — WATCH

 Lanning certainly is one of the best fielders in world cricket.

Mar 05, 2017, 10:46 AM IST