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Indian women's cricket needs multi-skilled players, more pacers: Mithali

Mithali Raj pointed towards two things which nations would need to up their growth in women's cricket: -- multi-dimensional players and more fast bowlers

WPL 2023 will transform women's cricket globally: IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal

The much-awaited Women's Premier League (WPL) is all set to kick-start from March 4 in Mumbai for which there's a lot of excitement among women cricketers as well as BCCI officials

WPL a big step forward to professionalise Indian women's cricket

Ever since the BCCI started to administer women's cricket in 2006, things got better year by year, be it domestic or international cricket

After IPL, Tata Group bags title rights for Women's Premier League

Tata Group on Tuesday bagged the title rights for the inaugural Women's Premier League beginning in Mumbai on March 4. A BCCI source told PTI that Tata has secured the rights for five years. The Indian multinational conglomerate had last year replaced Vivo as the title sponsor for the Indian Premier League. "The deal has been inked for five years," the source said. The first edition will be played in Mumbai at two venues, Brabourne Stadium and DY Patil Stadium. The sale of media rights had fetched BCCI Rs 951 crore and the five teams were sold for Rs 4700 crore. At Rs 3.40 crore, Indian opener Smriti Mandhana was the most expensive buy at the auction held earlier this month.

Women's T20 WC: Richa Ghosh, Renuka Thakur achieve career-best T20I ranking

India wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh and fast bowler Renuka Thakur have achieved career-best T20I rankings in the latest ICC Women's T20I rankings published on Wednesday.

Smriti Mandhana: The journey to Rs 3.4 crore that started at age 9

The most expensive buy of Women's Premier League auction, Mandhana's rise to the top was inevitable

WPL auction LIVE: Mandhana goes for Rs 3.4 cr to RCB; Harmanpreet to MI

Catch all the live updates from across the globe here

Gender parity on the front foot

Women's cricket finally gets the attention it deserves

Women's Premier League auction: 409 players to go under hammer

A total of 409 cricketers will go under the hammer at the inaugural Women's Premier League auction with the likes of Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Alyssa Healy and Sophie Ecclestone keeping themselves in the highest base price bracket of Rs 50 lakh. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal had told PTI on Monday that the entire 22 matches of the league will be held in Mumbai from March 4-26. The auction will be held in Mumbai on February 13. Out of 409 players, 246 are Indians and 163 are overseas of which eight are from the associate nations. The total capped players are 202, while 199 are uncapped and eight are from the associate nations. A maximum of 90 slots are available with the five teams of which 30 are for overseas players. Twenty four players have put themselves in the Rs 50 lakh base price category. Thirty players are in the auction list with a base price of Rs 40 lakh. Besides India captain Harmanpreet, Mandhana and Australian star Healy and number one England spinner Ecclestone

Women's T20 WC: India focussed on clash against Pak despite WPL auction

The Women's Premier League auction is just around the corner but India are firmly focussed on their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan as they aim to emulate the U19 girls' title-winning feat, insisted skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. The WPL action is slated to be held on February 13 in Mumbai, a day after India's T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan. "Before that [the auction], we have a very important game and we are just going to focus on that," Harmanpreet said at the T20 World Cup captains' press conference. "The World Cup is more important than anything else. Our focus is on the ICC trophy. These things will keep coming, and as a player, you know what's important for you and how you need to keep your focus. "We are all mature enough and know what is important for us," she added. Led by Shafali Verma, the Indian team won the inaugural U19 T20 World Cup last month and the senior side wants to add another ICC title in India's trophy cabinet. "After watching the U19 World Cup, we

WPL: Jhulan mentor, Charlotte Edwards appointed head coach of MI women

Recently retired India legend Jhulan Goswami has been entrusted with the dual role of team mentor and bowling coach by Mumbai Indians for the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) season. Former England women's team captain and the second-highest run-getter in women's ODIs and Tests Charlotte Edwards has been appointed head coach of the franchise for the inaugural edition scheduled in March. Former India all-rounder Devieka Palshikaar will be the batting coach, while Trupti Chandgadkar Bhattacharya will be the team manager. Jhulan, a Padma Shri who retired last year after the series against England, has more than 350 international wickets in a career spanning more than two decades. She is the highest wicket-taker in WODIs and also has the distinction of taking maximum wickets in history of Women's ODI World Cup. Jhulan rose to No. 1 in the ICC Women's ODI bowling rankings in January 2016 and post-retirement she is mentoring the Bengal women's team. Edwards too had a cricketing car

Shafali Verma: The Woman in Blue brands will likely be watching closely

After Bank of Baroda and Hyundai, the cricket star is expected to pick up more endorsements, say brand experts

India win first Women's U-19 T20 World Cup with thumping win over England

India on Sunday won their maiden ICC title in women's cricket as a bunch of sprightly and talented teenagers lifted the inaugural U-19 World Cup with an emphatic seven-wicket victory over England. The Shafali Verma-led India U-19 squad managed to do what their seniors could not do by clearing the final hurdle in a global event. India first bundled out England for 68 in 17.1 overs and then returned to knock off the paltry target in 14 overs to lift the coveted trophy. "It is just a proud moment, its our first world cup," said Trisha with stumps in hand after the memorable win. The win on Sunday also reaffirms India's dominance at the U-19 level with the boys winning the world title in the Caribbean last year. India's bowling attack, led by pacer Titas Sadhu and supported by leg-spinner Parshavi Chopra, set up the comprehensive win on Sunday as they blew England away with a clinical display at Senwes Park. While Sadhu showed that Indian women pace bowling is in safe hands following

Women's IPL auction attracts Rs 4,670 cr in winning bids; Adani tops list

BCCI secy says first Women's IPL auction surpassed bids of the 2008 inaugural Men's IPL

Women's IPL fetches Rs 4,669 crore in bidding; Adani, Indiawin top bidders

Adani Sportsline emerged as the highest bidder at Rs 1,289 crore for Ahmedabad team

Adani, Torrent and Haldiram's look to acquire teams in Women's IPL

CSK, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants stay away, say BCCI sources

BCCI invites bids for teams in Women's IPL 2023, first edition in March

The tender for bids will be available after the payment of a non-refundable fee of Rs 5 lakh

Women's T20 World Cup: Shikha Pandey makes a comeback in the Indian squad

Veteran pacer Shikha Pandey was on Wednesday named in India's 15-member squad for the Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa. The event will be played from February 10 to 26. Shikha last played for India in October 2021 before being controversially dropped from the team. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side. The BCCI also announced the squad for the tri-series that will take place before the World Cup in South Africa. Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk) Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Devika Vaidya, Radha Yadav, Renuka Thakur, Anjali Sarvani, Pooja Vastrakar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shikha Pandey.

ICC Emerging Cricketer of Year: India's Arshdeep, Renuka, Yastika nominated

India left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh was on Wednesday nominated for the ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year honour alongside Marco Jansen, Finn Allen and Ibrahim Zadran. Voting for the award will begin in January, said the ICC in a release. In the women's category, pace bowler Renuka Singh and batter Yastika Bhatia were nominated for the award alongside Australia's Darcie Brown and England's Alice Capsey. Arshdeep has made the short-list less than six months after making his international debut. In 21 T20 Internationals, the lanky pacer took 33 wickets at an average of 18.12, providing breakthroughs both with the new and old ball. Building on a strong IPL career, India's national setup included the left-arm quick, and he made the most of the opportunity with the team bouncing back after a disappointing 2021 T20 World Cup. Arshdeep was also handed an ODI cap on India's recent tour of New Zealand, and the future is bright for the 23-year-old. In a short span of time, Arshdeep came u

Many hits and some misses: Indian cricket's journey through the year 2022

The most significant highlight of the year remained Virat Kohli's return to form, but there were some setbacks as well. Let's find out