Women's FIH Pro League: In Rani Rampal's absence, Savita Punia to lead India; Sangita Kumari new face
2 years, 10 months ago

Women's FIH Pro League: In Rani Rampal's absence, Savita Punia to lead India; Sangita Kumari new face

Firstpost  

Under the leadership of Savita, the Indian women finished third in the Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman last month New Delhi: Seasoned goalkeeper Savita Punia was on Monday named captain of the 22-member Indian team, which is set to make its debut at the FIH Women’s Hockey Pro League tie against Spain in Bhubaneswar this month. Besides Bichu Devi, other three additional players are defender Ishika Chaudhary, midfielder Namita Toppo, striker duo of Sangita and Rajwinder Kaur. Hockey India selectors also named five stand-by players — Rashmita Minz, Akshata Abaso Dhekale, Sonika, Mariana Kujur and Aishwarya Rajesh Chauvan — for the double-header. “When you have a strong pool of players, team selection always becomes difficult but I am happy to see that the new players are improving a lot and showing a lot of promise.” Schopman said India will have to be on their toes to get the better of Spain in their FIH Pro League opening tie.

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Hockey India names 20-member Indian junior women's squad for Asia Cup
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hockey India names 20-member Indian junior women's squad for Asia Cup

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Hockey India on Sunday named a strong 20-member squad, led by Jyoti Singh, for the upcoming women's Junior Asia Cup to be held in Muscat, Oman, from December 7 to 15. The midfield features a talented lineup comprising Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sunelita Toppo, Ishika, Rajni Kerketta, Sakshi Rana, and Khaidem Shileima Chanu. Deepika, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sunelita Toppo, …

India women’s hockey team for Junior Asia Cup announced: Full squad list
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India women’s hockey team for Junior Asia Cup announced: Full squad list

The Hindu  

India will defend its title at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Muscat, Oman, from December 7-15, 2024. Goalkeepers Nidhi and Aditi Maheshwari will provide a strong presence in goal, while the defence will be marshalled by Manisha, Jyoti, Lalthantluangi, Pooja Sahoo, and Mamata Oram. The midfield features a talented lineup with Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sunelita …

India Announces 18-Member Squad for Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

India Announces 18-Member Squad for Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024

India TV News  

India has announced a 18-member squad for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024. The tournament will take place in Bihar from November 11 to 20. The team will be led by Salima Tete and Navneet Kaur. India are the defending champions of the Asian Champions Trophy and are looking to defend their title.

What can India Women learn from its Women’s Asia Cup 2024 campaign?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What can India Women learn from its Women’s Asia Cup 2024 campaign?

The Hindu  

Riding on skipper Chamari Athapaththu’s rich vein of form and left-hand batter Harshitha Samarawickrama’s finale special, Sri Lanka ran through defending champion India to claim its first-ever Asia Cup title. With the Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh around the corner, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will need to not only fill some gaping cracks, but also paint over them with …

India Women Vs UAE Women, Women's Asia Cup 2024: Tanuja Kanwar Earns Debut Cap From Renuka Thakur
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India Women Vs UAE Women, Women's Asia Cup 2024: Tanuja Kanwar Earns Debut Cap From Renuka Thakur

ABP News  

Women's Asia Cup 2024: Tanuja Kanwar is all set to make her debut for India Women, as the Gujarat Giants off-spinner's hardwork in Women's Premier League paid dividends and her debut comes in the Women's Asia Cup 2024 against UAE Women. Just before the start of the match, the left-arm bowler was handed her debut cap by India Women's fast …

India women’s 23-member squad for Myanmar friendlies announced
6 months, 1 week ago

India women’s 23-member squad for Myanmar friendlies announced

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation on Saturday announced a 23-member senior women’s squad for the two friendly matches against Myanmar to be played in Yangon on July 9 and 12. The goalkeeping department comprises Shreya Hooda, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu and Maibam Linthoingambi Devi while Loitongbam Ashalata Devi, Hemam Shilky Devi, Sanju, Wangkhem Linthoingambi Devi and Aruna Bag will handle the …

India women eye stronger outing with bat in 4th T20I against Bangladesh
8 months, 1 week ago

India women eye stronger outing with bat in 4th T20I against Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Sylhet, With the series already in their kitty, India women will be eager to iron out certain flaws, particularly on their batting front, during the fourth T20I against Bangladesh here on Monday. India women eye stronger outing with bat in 4th T20I against Bangladesh India have taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, but the scoreline has masked …

Salima Tete replaces Savita Punia as captain of Indian women's hockey team
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Salima Tete replaces Savita Punia as captain of Indian women's hockey team

India TV News  

Mid-fielder Salima Tete has replaced goalkeeper Savita Punia as the captain of the Indian women's hockey team ahead of the Belgium and England legs of the FIH Pro League starting later this month. "In the upcoming Belgium and England legs of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-2024, we look to put our strong foot forward. Navneet also expressed elation after …

Savita Punia to lead 18-member Indian women’s hockey squad in Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi
1 year ago

Savita Punia to lead 18-member Indian women’s hockey squad in Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi

The Hindu  

Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia will continue to lead the side and Vandana Katariya will be her deputy as Hockey India on Saturday named an 18-member Indian women’s team for the Olympic Qualifiers scheduled to be held in Ranchi from January 13 to 19. “The FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi is an important tournament on our Paris Olympics journey. ALSO | …

Injured Sushila Chanu out of Women’s Asian Champions Trophy squad
1 year, 3 months ago

Injured Sushila Chanu out of Women’s Asian Champions Trophy squad

Hindustan Times  

Sushila Chanu, who scored the winning goal against Japan that brought India the bronze medal at the Asian Games last week, will not be taking part in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy to be held from October 27 to November 5 in Ranchi. India's Sushila Chanu react during the women's Classification 3rd-4th match against Japan The midfielder’s right knee was …

Manisha Kalyan makes her CV richer with new Champions League record
1 year, 4 months ago

Manisha Kalyan makes her CV richer with new Champions League record

Hindustan Times  

Manisha Kalyan's reputation as one of India's finest footballer elevated further on Tuesday when she added a new “first” in her already rich CV. Coming on as a second half substitute for Apollon Ladies FC in an UEFA Women's Champions League encounter, the girl from Hoshiarpur, Punjab, made not one, two, but three assists, making her the first Indian to …

Asian Games 2023: India announce women's football team, former captain Bala Devi returns after 4 years
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India announce women's football team, former captain Bala Devi returns after 4 years

India TV News  

India announced their women's football team for the upcoming Asian Games 2023 on Friday, August 2023. The former captain and star forward Bala Devi returns to international action after a gap of four years to boost India's chances for the medal in Hangzhou 2023. Bala Devi remains India's leading goalscorer with 52 goals in 58 international appearances despite missing the …

India women's squad for Asian Games: Titas Sadhu fresh face, Richa Ghosh returns
1 year, 6 months ago

India women's squad for Asian Games: Titas Sadhu fresh face, Richa Ghosh returns

Hindustan Times  

Young pacer Titas Sadhu was on Friday named in India's full-strength squad for the women's competition at the Asian Games in September-October. Richa Ghosh has returned to India's T20 squad The women's cricket competition will be played at the Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field from September 19-28. Right-arm pacer Sadhu had impressed in India's title-winning campaign at the …

ACC Women's Emerging Teams Cup 2023: Hong Kong vs India A Live Streaming details, Where to watch, squads
1 year, 7 months ago

ACC Women's Emerging Teams Cup 2023: Hong Kong vs India A Live Streaming details, Where to watch, squads

India TV News  

India A will kick off their ACC Women's Emerging Teams Cup 2023 campaign in the fourth match against host nation Hong Kong on Tuesday, June 13. She won the Player of the Series award in Hong Kong's triumph in the Women's Twenty20 East Asia Cup last month and will be a key player for her side against the young Indian …

India names 18-member team for Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey
1 year, 8 months ago

India names 18-member team for Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey

The Hindu  

India on Wednesday named an 18-member team for the prestigious Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament, which begins in Kakamigahara, Japan, on June 2. The Junior Asia Cup is a crucial event for India as the top three nations from the tournament will qualify for this year’s FIH Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup. “With Junior World Cup qualification at stake, …

Hardik, Savita win Hockey India men’s & women’s Player of the Year awards
1 year, 9 months ago

Hardik, Savita win Hockey India men’s & women’s Player of the Year awards

The Hindu  

Midfielder Hardik Singh and goalkeeper Savita Punia were conferred with the men’s and women’s Indian ‘Hockey Player of the Year awards at a glittering ceremony on Friday. The 24-year-old Hardik beat his illustrious senior players like Manpreet Singh and Harmanpreet Singh to win the coveted award for 2022 named after hockey legend Balbir Singh senior at the fifth Hockey India …

Sri Lanka announces 15-member squad for Women’s T20 World Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka announces 15-member squad for Women’s T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced its 15-member women’s squad that will participate in the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup to be held in South Africa from February 10 to 26, 2023. The squad is roughly the same as the one that finished as the runner-up in the Women’s Asia Cup in Bangladesh last year. Vishmi Gunaratne and Ama Kanchana find …

Shikha Pandey, Anjali Sarvani included in India's Women's T20 World Cup squad
2 years ago

Shikha Pandey, Anjali Sarvani included in India's Women's T20 World Cup squad

Firstpost  

Veteran seamer Shikha Pandey has not represented the Women in Blue for over a year, with her last appearance for India taking place during the 2021 tour of Australia. India announced their squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup that takes place in South Africa in February with veteran seamer Shikha Pandey finding her way back into the side after …

India announce squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2023, Shikha Pandey returns after 14 months
2 years ago

India announce squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2023, Shikha Pandey returns after 14 months

India Today  

India have announced the squad for the Women's T20 World Cup 2023, with pacer Shikha Pandey returning to the team after a gap of 14 months. The Women's T20 World Cup will begin on February 10, with India set to start their campaign against Pakistan on February 12. India's squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, …

FIH Nations Cup: Savita Punia to lead Indian women's hockey team in December, Navjot Kaur makes comeback
2 years, 2 months ago

FIH Nations Cup: Savita Punia to lead Indian women's hockey team in December, Navjot Kaur makes comeback

Firstpost  

India are grouped in pool B alongside Chile, Japan, and South Africa in the FIH Nations Cup. New Delhi: India on Wednesday named a 20-member team for the women’s FIH Nations Cup hockey tournament to be played in Valencia, Spain from 11 to 17 December with midfielder Navjot Kaur making a return after missing out the Commonwealth Games earlier this …

FIH Women’s Nations Cup 2022: Savita leads 20-member Indian squad, Navjot Kaur returns
2 years, 2 months ago

FIH Women’s Nations Cup 2022: Savita leads 20-member Indian squad, Navjot Kaur returns

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Wednesday named a 20-member squad for the inaugural FIH Women’s Nations Cup which will be held in Valencia, Spain between December 11-17. The new tournament brings in a system of promotion-relegation as the champion team will be promoted to the FIH Hockey Women’s Pro League’s 2023-2024 season. While experienced midfielder Navjot Kaur returns to the squad after …

Women's Asia Cup T20 2022, IND-W vs SL-W: Harmanpreet Kaur and co. embark on mission Asia | PREVIEW
2 years, 3 months ago

Women's Asia Cup T20 2022, IND-W vs SL-W: Harmanpreet Kaur and co. embark on mission Asia | PREVIEW

India TV News  

Highlights This edition of the Asia Cup is being played in the T20I format Bangladesh is the host of the Women's Asia Cup this time around India women will take on Pakistan women on October 7, 2022 Women's Asia Cup T20 2022, IND-W vs SL-W: The Indian women's team is certainly on a roll and have fared pretty decently in …

Women's Asia Cup 2022: India announces 15-member women's squad, Harmanpreet Kaur all set to lead
2 years, 3 months ago

Women's Asia Cup 2022: India announces 15-member women's squad, Harmanpreet Kaur all set to lead

India TV News  

Highlights India will clash against Sri Lanka in the opening match Harmanpreet and co. will face Pakistan on October 7, 2022 India have won the Asia Cup title six times Women's Asia Cup 2022: The Asia Cup is all set to return, but this time it will be contested by women cricketers. India has chosen Richa Ghosh to keep wickets, …

India announces Women's Hockey World Cup squad; Savita to lead, Rani Rampal misses out
2 years, 6 months ago

India announces Women's Hockey World Cup squad; Savita to lead, Rani Rampal misses out

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Tuesday announced the 18-member squad for the upcoming FIH Women's Hockey World Cup to be held in Netherlands and Spain from July 1, 2022. Ace forward Rani Rampal has been omitted from the squad due to an injury. Speaking on Rani's injury and the team composition, chief coach Janneke Schopman said: "Except Rani, who is still not …

Have Learned from Mistakes against Belgium, Ready for Argentina Challenge: Savita Punia
2 years, 6 months ago

Have Learned from Mistakes against Belgium, Ready for Argentina Challenge: Savita Punia

News 18  

Indian women’s hockey team’s captain Savita Punia and vice-captain Deep Grace Ekka are confident of the girls learning from the twin defeats to Belgium and making a strong comeback in the remaining four-match before the upcoming World Cup. The Indian women’s hockey team had left the country a few days back for FIH Pro League matches and the subsequent Women’s …

FIH Pro League: India announces 24-member women's hockey team, Savita Punia remains captain
2 years, 7 months ago

FIH Pro League: India announces 24-member women's hockey team, Savita Punia remains captain

Firstpost  

India on Saturday named a 24-member women’s hockey team, to be led by Savita Punia, for the European leg of the the FIH Pro League matches in Belgium and Netherlands in June. New Delhi: India on Saturday named a 24-member women’s hockey team, to be led by Savita Punia, for the European leg of the the FIH Pro League matches …

FIH Pro League: Fit-again Rani Rampal returns, Savita to lead India against Netherlands
2 years, 9 months ago

FIH Pro League: Fit-again Rani Rampal returns, Savita to lead India against Netherlands

Firstpost  

Rani, who led India to a historic fourth-place finish in the Olympics last year, has not played for the national team since the Tokyo Games due to several injuries, mainly a hamstring problem. New Delhi: Star striker Rani Rampal on Tuesday returned to the national side after a lengthy injury lay-off as India on Tuesday named a 22-member women’s hockey …

Fit-again Rani returns, Savita to lead India women vs Netherlands in Pro League
2 years, 9 months ago

Fit-again Rani returns, Savita to lead India women vs Netherlands in Pro League

The Hindu  

Star striker Rani Rampal on Tuesday returned to the national side after a lengthy injury lay-off as India on Tuesday named a 22-member women's hockey squad for the upcoming FIH Pro League tie against world no 1 Netherlands. READ | Rani, who led India to a historic fourth place finish in the Olympics last year, has not played for the …

Salima Tete to Lead India in FIH Women's Junior World Cup
2 years, 9 months ago

Salima Tete to Lead India in FIH Women's Junior World Cup

News 18  

Mid-fielder Salima Tete was on Thursday named captain of the 20-member Indian team for the FIH Women’s Junior World Cup, starting in Potchefstroom, South Africa on April 1. The squad consists of goalkeepers Bichu Devi Kharibam, who recently made her senior India debut at the FIH Hockey Pro League matches against Germany, and Khushboo. The defenders include Marina Lalramnghaki, Preeti, …

Salima Tete to lead India in FIH Women's Junior World Cup
2 years, 9 months ago

Salima Tete to lead India in FIH Women's Junior World Cup

The Hindu  

Midfielder Salima Tete was on Thursday named captain of the 20-member Indian team for the FIH Women's Junior World Cup, starting in Potchefstroom, South Africa on April 1. The squad consists of goalkeepers Bichu Devi Kharibam, who recently made her senior India debut at the FIH Hockey Pro League matches against Germany, and Khushboo. The defenders include Marina Lalramnghaki, Preeti, …

Savita to Lead Indian Women's Hockey Team in Pro League Games against Germany
2 years, 10 months ago

Savita to Lead Indian Women's Hockey Team in Pro League Games against Germany

News 18  

India’s veteran goalkeeper Savita will continue to lead the women’s hockey team, while defender Deep Grace Ekka will be her deputy in the upcoming FIH Women’s Pro League matches against Germany at the Kalinga Stadium on March 12 and 13. Hockey India on Wednesday named a 22-member squad which will take on the world No.5 side, with two new faces …

FIH Women’s Pro League: Hockey India names 22-member squad for matches against Spain
2 years, 10 months ago

FIH Women’s Pro League: Hockey India names 22-member squad for matches against Spain

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Sunday announced a 22-member India squad for the FIH Women’s Hockey Pro League matches against Spain on February 26 and 27. Commenting on the team selection, Janneke Schopman, chief coach of the Indian team, said, “We are excited to kick off our home Pro League games versus Spain. When you have a strong pool of players, team …

Savita to Captain India Women's Hockey Team in Asia Cup
3 years ago

Savita to Captain India Women's Hockey Team in Asia Cup

The Quint  

Defending champions India will battle it out against China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand for the title. The top-four teams from this tournament will qualify for the 2022 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup to be held in Spain and the Netherlands. "This is a very important tournament for us and I am happy with the team we …

Savita named captain of Indian women hockey team for Asia Cup in Muscat
3 years ago

Savita named captain of Indian women hockey team for Asia Cup in Muscat

Hindustan Times  

Experienced goalkeeper Savita will lead India at the upcoming women's Asia Cup in Muscat as Hockey India on Wednesday named a strong 18-member squad for the event, including 16 players that featured at the Tokyo Olympics. Since regular skipper Rani Rampal is recovering from an injury in Bengaluru, Savita will lead the side in the tournament, which is scheduled to …

Savita to lead India at Women’s Asia Cup
3 years ago

Savita to lead India at Women’s Asia Cup

The Hindu  

Goalkeeper Savita will lead India in Rani Rampal’s absence at the Women’s Asia Cup as Hockey India on Wednesday named an 18-member squad for the event. The midfield includes Nisha, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Monika, Neha, Salima Tete, Jyoti and Navjot Kaur while the forwardline will see Navneet Kaur, Lalremsiami, Vandana Katariya, Mariana Kujur and Sharmila Devi. ‘Important tournament’ “This is …

AFC Women's Asian Cup: India Announce 23-Member Squad; Captain Yet to be Named
3 years ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup: India Announce 23-Member Squad; Captain Yet to be Named

The Quint  

The players and support staff, who have already been camping in Kochi, Kerala since the team's return from Brazil, will fly out to Mumbai on Thursday, January 13, 2021. With as many as 15 players under the age of 25 in the relatively young squad, Dennerby believes that "the youngsters and the experienced bunch can help each other out, both …

Coach Dennerby announces 23-member India women's team for Asian Cup
3 years ago

Coach Dennerby announces 23-member India women's team for Asian Cup

India TV News  

Highlights The players and support staff, camping in Kochi, will fly out to Mumbai on Thursday, January 13 The Indian squad has as many as 15 players aged under 25 The coach also maintained that the team is approaching “one game at a time” India women's football team head coach Thomas Dennerby picked a 23-woman squad for the upcoming AFC …

Jemimah, Shikha dropped from India squad for ICC Women's World Cup 2022; Mithali to lead
3 years ago

Jemimah, Shikha dropped from India squad for ICC Women's World Cup 2022; Mithali to lead

India TV News  

Highlights Mithali Raj will continue to lead the side with Harmanpreet Kaur as her deputy The side also includes veterans Smriti Mandhana, Jhulan Goswami and the young Shafali Verma The same 15-member squad will also feature in a limited-overs series against New Zealand India's young batter Jemimah Rodrigues and veteran all-rounder pacer Shikha Pandey were ignored for selection as BCCI …

Savita: Good outing in Asia Cup key for success in 2022
3 years ago

Savita: Good outing in Asia Cup key for success in 2022

The Hindu  

Defending the title at the women's Asia Cup and sealing a direct berth in the FIH World Cup later will be the key focus for India as it will set the tone for the side ahead of a busy season, said the team's vice-captain Savita. "In 2017, we won the Asia Cup to win direct qualification for the FIH Women's …

Savita to lead Indian team at Women’s Asian Champions Trophy
3 years, 1 month ago

Savita to lead Indian team at Women’s Asian Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Rani Rampal has been rested for next month's Women's Asian Champions Trophy and Savita will lead the Indian team in her absence. Hockey India named an 18-member India squad for the tourney on Friday and with India's regular captain Rani is in rehabilitation in Bengaluru, Experienced defender Deep Grace Ekka will be supporting Savita as vice-captain. Speaking about the team …

Indian striker Karishma wants more women’s football tournaments as India gears up for AFC Asian Cup 2022 - Indian Football News
3 years, 3 months ago

Indian striker Karishma wants more women’s football tournaments as India gears up for AFC Asian Cup 2022 - Indian Football News

The Hindu  

Indian women’s football team striker Karishma Shirvoikar feels there are more girls from Goa with the potential to represent the country. I think there should be more tournaments for girls.” RELATED| The Indian team is currently in Jamshedpur, training for the 2022 AFC Asia Cup and is set to leave for UAE on September 30, where it will play two …

India announces women's squad for home series against South Africa
3 years, 10 months ago

India announces women's squad for home series against South Africa

The Hindu  

India has announced an 18-women squad to take on South Africa in the five-match ODI and three-match T20I series, beginning in Lucknow from March 7. Sushma Verma makes a comeback to both the ODI and T20I squads, replacing Taniya Bhatia. The South Africa women’s cricket team will reach Lucknow on Saturday. It will be the first international cricket India women …

Indian Women's Team Captain Ashalata Devi Aims to Inspire Next Generation of Indian Footballers
4 years ago

Indian Women's Team Captain Ashalata Devi Aims to Inspire Next Generation of Indian Footballers

News 18  

Ashalata Devi was a prominent figure as the All India Football Federation launched its bid for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 on December 16. Along with them were guests representing the three generations of Indian footballers – Former India defender Gourmangi Singh, Indian women’s football captain Ashalata Devi and India U-16 star Shubho Paul. I hope the two tournaments that …

Savita Has Been a Role Model for Me, Says Goalkeeper Khushboo
4 years ago

Savita Has Been a Role Model for Me, Says Goalkeeper Khushboo

News 18  

Indian junior women’s hockey goalkeeper Khushboo has stated that the team is preparing well for next year’s AHF Women’s Junior Asia Cup despite their preparation getting a hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. “There is no doubt that we would’ve loved to be out there on the field competing with the best teams from around the world this year, but the …

India women's football captain Loitongbam Ashalata Devi nominated for AFC Player of the Year award
5 years, 2 months ago

India women's football captain Loitongbam Ashalata Devi nominated for AFC Player of the Year award

Firstpost  

The AIFF also earned a nomination after being named among three federations for AFC President Recognition Awards in Grassroots Football Developing category Kuala Lumpur: Indian women’s football team captain Loitongbam Ashalata Devi was on Friday nominated for the Asian Football Confederation Player of the Year at the AFC Annual Awards to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition …

15-year-old Shafali Verma gets maiden call-up for India women's T20I squad for series against South Africa
5 years, 4 months ago

15-year-old Shafali Verma gets maiden call-up for India women's T20I squad for series against South Africa

Firstpost  

Shafali was picked following her good performance in the Women’s T20 Challenge earlier and at the age-group level this year. The diminutive Haryana-girl played under Mithali for Team Velocity in the Women’s T20 Challenge which was held during the IPL earlier this year. New Delhi: Veteran Mithali Raj’s retirement from the T20 format on Thursday paved the way for the …

Smriti Mandhana sets sights on lifting India's first World Cup after reeling in individual awards for stellar 2018
5 years, 7 months ago

Smriti Mandhana sets sights on lifting India's first World Cup after reeling in individual awards for stellar 2018

Firstpost  

Mandhana said, ‘I think my focus as a player and even our team is to bring the World Cup home. because ‘Cricketer of the Year’ and all the other awards won’t give the same joy as winning the World Cup will.’ Jaipur: With two prolific years with the bat, Smriti Mandhana has fast grown into one of the most sought-after …

Rani to lead 18-member Indian women’s hockey team in Korea tour
5 years, 8 months ago

Rani to lead 18-member Indian women’s hockey team in Korea tour

The Hindu  

Striker Rani Rampal returns to lead an 18-member Indian women’s hockey team for the three-match series against Korea, starting on May 20, Hockey India announced on Friday. Goalkeeper Savita will be deputy to Rani, who returns after missing Malaysia tour due to injury, in the team under chief coach Sjoerd Marijne. READ: Indian hockey goalie Chitke’s suspension reduced to 13 …

Savita Punia to lead Indian women’s hockey team for the five-match series
5 years, 9 months ago

Savita Punia to lead Indian women’s hockey team for the five-match series

The Hindu  

Goalkeeper Savita Punia will captain an 18-strong Indian women’s hockey team for the five-match series against Malaysia starting April 4, Hockey India announced on Wednesday. Speaking about the tour ahead of 2020 Olympic Qualifying events, chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said, “One of the things we wanted to improve after the Spain Tour was our one vs one defending and create …

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