Women's World Cup

Women's T20 WC: Need to put up best performance in semi-final, says Mithali

For Raj, given the batting quality across the Australian group, a target requiring eight runs an over or more is the only way to keep the pressure on the entire team

Women's T20 WC: Kerr's heroics guides NZ to 102-run win over Sri Lanka

New Zealand has climbed up to second place in the points table with two wins in four matches and two losses. They have a total of four points

Women's T20 World Cup: India aim to improve bowling against West Indies

Having got the better of Pakistan in the lung-opener, India would endeavour to put up an improved bowling show against West Indies in their second Women's T20 World Cup match here on Wednesday. The Indian batters, without vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, managed to complete their highest successful chase in the T20 World Cup in the win against Pakistan. Mandhana missed the tie against Pakistan owing to a finger injury but the star opener is likely to be back in the team against the West Indies, who are coming off a big loss against England. The Indian bowlers were guilty of taking their foot off the pedal in the back end of the innings, allowing Pakistan to score 91 runs in the second half of their innings. They will be keen to give a better account of themselves. With tougher oppositions expected as the tournament progresses, the Indian bowlers couldn't have asked for a better opponent than a familiar West Indies side, whom India beat twice in the recent tri-series. If India want to

Odisha Cong MLA alleges heckling by security at Women's World Cup stadium

Veteran Congress MLA Suresh Routray alleged that he was heckled by security personnel at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar when he went there to watch the opening ceremony of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Routray, a six-time legislator, blamed Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for the insult meted out to him. He alleged that a foreign security guard misbehaved with him, even though he produced a pass provided to him as he is the president of the Khurda district athletic association. "The Odisha government issued a pass to me. The security guard not only misbehaved but shoved me by holding my arm near the gate," he told reporters after the incident on Tuesday. "I was really hurt. Had it not been my state, I would have shown him my ability. I did not make any noise because an international event was going on in my state and my city," Routray said. He said that some local police personnel, on spotting him, invited him to the stadium but he was too hurt over the incident because of wh

India gets 0-8 hammering from USA in FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup

India were overwhelmed by a formidable USA in their opening match of the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup as they suffered a 0-8 thrashing in a lop-sided Group A match here on Tuesday. Reality bit the Indian team as it was toyed by a far more technically superior USA who were 4-0 up by the half-hour mark and 5-0 ahead at half time. USA pumped in three more goals in the second session to hand a humiliating defeat on the Indians before a sizeable home crowd at the Kalinga Stadium. Melina Rebimbas scored a brace (9th and 31st minute) while Charlotte Kohler (15th), Onyeka Gamero (23rd), Gisele Thompson (39th), Ella Emri (51st), Taylor Suarez (59th) and captain Mia Bhuta (62nd) struck a goal each for the Concacaf champions. India head coach Thomas Dennerby had said before the match that her side would be difficult to score against, having prepared well since February but his players completely were completely clueless and lost the plot on the day. The country's first match in a women's world

Indian women footballers witness uncertain future as FIFA bans AIFF

In a country obsessed with Cricket, women footballers have defied the scant investment and tried their best to make inroads in the game, but have only gone as far as getting muted recognition

What's at stake as FIFA bans All India Football Federation?

The Supreme Court has asked the govt to ensure that India hosts the U-17 Women's World Cup in October. FIFA has suspended India over undue influence from third parties. What are its implications?

News updates: Vajpayee made pioneering efforts to transform India, says PM

Live news updates: A prime minister for six years between 1998-2004, Vajpayee, a Bharat Ratna awardee, died in 2018 at 93 years of age

Women's Hockey World Cup: Heartbreak for India as Spain march into QFs

Indian women's hockey team lost its match against hosts Spain by 0-1, in their must-win crossover match here at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup Spain & Netherlands 2022 on Sunday.It was Marta Segu (57') who scored the lone goal of the match. The Indian Women's Team will next play against Canada in the 9th to 16th placing match.With a place in the Quarterfinals at stake, both teams got off to a nervy start. It took them a while to settle down and build a good structure. It was not until a little over eight minutes into play that India earned the first PC of the match through Neha, who skillfully tackled the Spanish defender inside the circle.India, however, could not make much of the opportunity with the hosts defending very well. They further built on a speedy counter-attack creating a brilliant shot on goal but Beatriz Perez was slightly off target. The following minutes saw Spain being awarded back-to-back PC but they could not beat India's PC defence.The second quarter ...

We are still alive in women's WC and that's what matters: Captain Savita

After finishing third in Pool B, the India team will take on hosts Spain in the crossover match on Sunday for a place in the quarterfinal

Women's CWC: Ellyse Perry ruled out of Aus' semi-final clash against WI

Perry was forced from the field during Australia's match against South Africa last Tuesday due to back spasms.

Women's World Cup: Playing as a unit is key for India, says Pramila Bhatt

India will open their campaign in the World Cup against Pakistan on March 6.

Women's U-17 WC will be held in empty stadiums in worst-case scenario: AIFF

The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup will be held behind closed doors only in the worst-case scenario, says All India Football Federation general secretary Kushal Das

Women's Cricket: India beat Pak by 95 runs, avenge Champions Trophy loss

India scored 169/9 against Pakistan in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup

ICC Women's World Cup: Mandhana, Raj guide India to 35-run win over England

It is India's first win over England in 5 years