Focus on Pro League with eye on future
1 month, 1 week ago

Focus on Pro League with eye on future

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Odisha may have signed off on a fairly successful revamped Hockey India League but the season is just beginning for the both senior national teams. Even if there are no global hockey events this year, it starts a fairly important season for both sides leading into next year's World Cup as well as the Asian Games. It's about integrating the young turks into Craig Fulton's very unique way of playing — "defend to win" where the onus is structure, control and not the all-out attack propagated by former coach Graham Reid — the game. "It's a building phase for us," coach Fulton said.

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FIH Pro League 2025: Indian men, women hope to extend winning momentum
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1 month ago

FIH Pro League 2025: Indian men, women hope to extend winning momentum

The Hindu  

A crucial win and three points against Germany in its previous game would hopefully provide the necessary momentum and burst of confidence when the Indian women’s hockey team takes on the all-winning, dominant Netherlands in its final set of FIH Pro League games at home on Monday and Tuesday. For the men, the two upcoming matches against England will be …

Women's Premier League: Breaking barriers one season at a time
1 month ago

Women's Premier League: Breaking barriers one season at a time

Live Mint  

The stadium is packed every day, the matches are edge-of-the-seat affairs featuring muscular six hitting, wily spin bowling, pacers knocking down stumps, great catches and eye-catching athleticism on the field. Those who watch the IPL will be familiar with these details, but this is the Women’s Premier League, or WPL, we are talking about—breaking barriers and transforming women’s cricket one …

FIH Pro League 2024-25: Indian men, women set to begin campaign with eye on World Cup 2026
1 month, 1 week ago

FIH Pro League 2024-25: Indian men, women set to begin campaign with eye on World Cup 2026

The Hindu  

A fortnight after the glamour and glory of the Hockey India League that saw old rivals reunite and new equations form, world hockey will return to international competition as the India leg of the FIH Pro League kicks off at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. The Indian men and women are the only teams yet to start their …

Women’s Hockey India League Review: A success story, some challenges and the road ahead
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Women’s Hockey India League Review: A success story, some challenges and the road ahead

The Hindu  

The inaugural edition of the Women’s Hockey India League can be best compared to that one terrifying ride at a theme park. The pitch was a major talking point throughout the tournament, with India men’s coach Craig Fulton, Team Gonasika captain Manpreet Singh, and Toofans’ Gonzalo Peillat, among many others, claiming that the Ranchi turf was excessively ‘bumpy,’ which made …

A-League Women losing stars to 'unsustainable' part-time competition
2 months, 3 weeks ago

A-League Women losing stars to 'unsustainable' part-time competition

ABC  

Over the weekend, Melbourne Victory star Beattie Goad announced her retirement from football at just 27, which comes as players say the part-time nature of the competition is unsustainable long-term. Women footballers sound urgent call for full-time ALW Photo shows Sydney FC A-League Women players celebrate with the championship trophy. If you suddenly give players resources and the time that …

Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25: My goal is to lead by example and bring out best in my team, says Odisha Warriors captain Neha
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25: My goal is to lead by example and bring out best in my team, says Odisha Warriors captain Neha

The Hindu  

Odisha Warriors captain Neha is all set to embark on a historic journey as she leads her team in the first-ever Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25. Reflecting on the significance of the inaugural Women’s HIL, Neha underscored its importance for the next generation of players. My goal is to lead by example and bring out the best in my team.” …

HIL Men’s and Women’s League set to begin in January 2025, says Bhola Nath Singh
11 months, 3 weeks ago

HIL Men’s and Women’s League set to begin in January 2025, says Bhola Nath Singh

The Hindu  

The Hockey India League men’s league will begin in January 2025, Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath announced on the sidelines of the annual awards function. The Women’s League, comprising six teams, will also be held in January 2025. The annual awards are being held in New Delhi, where veteran goalkeepers PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia found themselves in contention …

A-League Women players urge APL to create full-time competition amid Women's World Cup boom
1 year ago

A-League Women players urge APL to create full-time competition amid Women's World Cup boom

ABC  

In short: A-League Women players have sounded an urgent call for a full-time competition as part of the World Cup legacy. A-League Women players have sounded an urgent call for a full-time competition as part of the World Cup legacy. Players will work with their union to push league administrators to make faster changes The A-League Women becoming a full-time …

Manisha Kalyan makes her CV richer with new Champions League record
1 year, 6 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 …

New innings: Can the women’s IPL help ease gender disparities in cricket?
1 year, 8 months ago

New innings: Can the women’s IPL help ease gender disparities in cricket?

Hindustan Times  

In March, 15 years after the Indian Premier League transformed the fortunes of male cricketers, India finally inaugurated a Women’s Premier League. “The Women’s Premier League is a game-changer,” says BCCI secretary Jay Shah. “By establishing a professional league exclusively for women’s cricket, BCCI has created more opportunities for female players to compete at a higher level, gain exposure, and …

WPL 2023 is here! Women’s cricket comes of age with inaugural Women’s Premier League
2 years ago

WPL 2023 is here! Women’s cricket comes of age with inaugural Women’s Premier League

The Hindu  

Around this time last year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India revealed its plans to host an IPL-style tournament for women by 2023. “The idea is to make the biggest platform for women cricketers and for them to come and perform in the most competitive tournament that women’s cricket is ever going to see,” Arun Dhumal, the chairman …

First Women’s IPL gets off the mark with ₹4,700-cr
2 years, 1 month ago

First Women’s IPL gets off the mark with ₹4,700-cr

Hindustan Times  

The Women’s Premier League got a massive ₹4,669.99 crore boost at the franchise ownership auction on Wednesday, with Adani Sportline making its entry into top-flight Indian cricket by picking up the Ahmedabad team, the owners of the Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals picking up their city teams in the women's tournament as well, and the non-banking financial …

WIPL 2023: Women’s Premier League to have five teams; Adani gets Ahmedabad with highest bid
2 years, 1 month ago

WIPL 2023: Women’s Premier League to have five teams; Adani gets Ahmedabad with highest bid

The Hindu  

In a landmark moment for women’s cricket in India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India formally announced five teams for the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League on Wednesday. “It is another red-letter day for women’s cricket after successful media rights and the pay parity between men and women cricketers,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah said. | Photo …

Women's IPL 2023: Big update on team composition | READ
2 years, 2 months ago

Women's IPL 2023: Big update on team composition | READ

India TV News  

Women's IPL 2023: The Women's IPL is set to be kicked off with its first season in 2023 as Indian Women's cricket is set to witness greater heights. According to a report by Cricbuzz, the BCCI is set to allow up to five foreign players in the Playing XI for the Women's IPL. Image Source : IPLT20.COMHarmanpreet Kaur in action …

Hope we can take women’s cricket to a higher level this year, says Smriti
2 years, 2 months ago

Hope we can take women’s cricket to a higher level this year, says Smriti

The Hindu  

India’s women cricketers fell just a step short of winning their maiden T20 World Cup title in 2020. Let’s hope we can take women’s cricket to a higher level this year,” Smriti told The Hindu while responding to a query on her targets for 2023. If we have to compete at the highest level be the top team in the …

Women’s IPL will bridge gap between international and domestic cricket: Harmanpreet Kaur
2 years, 3 months ago

Women’s IPL will bridge gap between international and domestic cricket: Harmanpreet Kaur

The Hindu  

Stars such as Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana feel the women’s IPL could help newcomers in making a seamless transition from domestic to international cricket. The inaugural women’s IPL is set to be held in March and some of the country’s top players, from national team captain Harmanpreet to senior opener Mandhana, are looking forward to the event that will …

Women\'s IPL will bridge gap between international and domestic cricket: Harmanpreet
2 years, 3 months ago

Women\'s IPL will bridge gap between international and domestic cricket: Harmanpreet

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Stars such as Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana feel the women's IPL could help newcomers in making a seamless transition from domestic to international cricket. The inaugural women's IPL is set to be held in March and some of the country's top players, from national team captain Harmanpreet to senior opener Mandhana, are looking forward to the event …

Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy Preview: IPL 2023 talent scouts expected to be in attendance
2 years, 4 months ago

Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy Preview: IPL 2023 talent scouts expected to be in attendance

The Hindu  

Winter is slowly setting in in this industrial city in central India. It could well be just a few months away in fact: the inaugural Women’s IPL is likely to be held next March. The Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy, which opens at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium on Sunday, could see the talent scouts of the franchises that …

The time is perfect for the launch of Women’s Indian Premier League
2 years, 5 months ago

The time is perfect for the launch of Women’s Indian Premier League

The Hindu  

On the day the BCCI finally decided to conduct the Women’s IPL at its annual general meeting in Mumbai, S. Sajana was playing a T20 game in the same city. In the past, whenever the topic of the Women’s IPL had come up, questions used to be asked about India’s depth in women’s cricket. The superstars in women’s cricket have …

India to debut women\'s IPL next year: Reports
2 years, 5 months ago

India to debut women\'s IPL next year: Reports

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: India is set to inaugurate a five-team women's edition of the Indian Premier League next year to run ahead of the money-spinning Twenty20 tournament, media reports said. It is tentatively set for March to fit between the next T20 Women's World Cup in South Africa and the start of the next IPL season. "We intend to conduct the …

Women's IPL set to take place in March 2023 with 5 teams, maximum 5 overseas players in playing XI
2 years, 5 months ago

Women's IPL set to take place in March 2023 with 5 teams, maximum 5 overseas players in playing XI

The Hindu  

The much-awaited inaugural edition of Women's IPL will have five teams and is set to take place in March 2023 before the start of men's IPL. "Therefore, ten matches each to be played across two venues in 2023 WIPL season, ten each in the next two venues in 2024 season and for 2025 season ten matches in remaining one venue …

Women's IPL: BCCI considering maximum of five overseas players in playing XI
2 years, 5 months ago

Women's IPL: BCCI considering maximum of five overseas players in playing XI

Firstpost  

Unlike the IPL, Women’s IPL itinerary could see bunch of matches be played at a venue before the cavalry moves to another city. Board of Control for Cricket in India are contemplating having five teams in the Women’s IPL with as many as five overseas players permitted in the playing XI. Women’s IPL is pencilled in for March 2023 - …

Women's IPL set to be launched with five teams in 2023 I Reports
2 years, 5 months ago

Women's IPL set to be launched with five teams in 2023 I Reports

India TV News  

Women's IPL: In a much-awaited development in the cricket world, the first edition of the women's IPL is set to be held in 2023, sources have revealed. In terms of the naming of teams in Women's IPL, it is being said the BCCI is yet to decide between zone-wise or the team-wise format, which is used in Men's IPL, and …

Arijana Demirovic: India has lot of potential, hope to see progress and development over the years
2 years, 6 months ago

Arijana Demirovic: India has lot of potential, hope to see progress and development over the years

The Hindu  

India will be hosting the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup next month, but the global body of football wants to create a legacy for the women’s game in the country that would live beyond the tournament. FIFA wants to work with the new administrators at the All India Football Federation, aiming to bridge the gap and set up a roadmap …

Women’s IPL: BCCI exploring late February-March 2023 window for the T20 tournament
2 years, 7 months ago

Women’s IPL: BCCI exploring late February-March 2023 window for the T20 tournament

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is looking at a late February-March window for the inaugural edition of the Women’s Indian Premier League in 2023. Several sources in the Board have confirmed to Sportstar that the tournament is likely to be played soon after the Women’s T20 World Cup ends in February and is likely to continue until …

Chennai Super Kings to consider owning team in Women’s IPL
2 years, 8 months ago

Chennai Super Kings to consider owning team in Women’s IPL

The Hindu  

Chennai Super Kings will consider having a team at the proposed Women’s IPL. N. Srinivasan narrates Kasi, who was here to speak at a cricket conclave organised by the city-based Ranji Memorial Society ECC, felt there was scope for a proper Women’s IPL. The fans have been the backbone of CSK - Kasi Viswanathan As for the men’s IPL, he …

CWG in mind, Indian men look to end FIH Pro League campaign on high
2 years, 9 months ago

CWG in mind, Indian men look to end FIH Pro League campaign on high

The Hindu  

Their eyes firmly set on a podium finish in the upcoming Commonwealth Games, India would look to utilise their final 2021-2022 FIH Pro League tie against the Netherlands, starting on Saturday, to address the grey areas. In their previous tie against Tokyo Olympic champions Belgium in Antwerp last week, India won the first match 5-4 in shoot-out before losing 2-3 …

Competing against Strong Teams in Pro League Will Help Us at World Cup: Deep Grace Ekka
2 years, 9 months ago

Competing against Strong Teams in Pro League Will Help Us at World Cup: Deep Grace Ekka

News 18  

Indian women’s hockey team defender Deep Grace Ekka says competing against strong teams in The Netherlands during the upcoming away leg of the FIH Pro League will help the side adapt to the conditions and also prepare for the World Cup in July. “We have a busy schedule ahead of us in the lead-up to the FIH Hockey Women’s World …

PCB planning to introduce women's PSL early next year
3 years ago

PCB planning to introduce women's PSL early next year

The Hindu  

Alarmed by the poor showing of the national team in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja said on Tuesday that the PCB is planning to introduce a proper domestic set-up for them, which includes a T20 franchise-based league to begin early next year to unearth new talent. We have a base and we are …

Women's World Cup 2022: Definitely know my playing composition for first couple of games, says India's Mithali Raj
3 years ago

Women's World Cup 2022: Definitely know my playing composition for first couple of games, says India's Mithali Raj

Firstpost  

India captain Mithali Raj said that a team needs to have a mix of experience and youth to do well in tournaments. Christchurch: Indian captain Mithali Raj feels youngsters like Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh have shown that they have the ability to compete at the highest level and the last few series have helped the team figure out its …

FIH Pro League key to Indian women’s performance in 2022 season - Savita
3 years, 1 month ago

FIH Pro League key to Indian women’s performance in 2022 season - Savita

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team views the ongoing FIH Pro League as a perfect preparation for two key tournaments this year - the World Cup and the Hangzhou Asian Games. And India captain Savita says playing against top teams in the FIH Pro League will be a fair assessment of its game ahead of an important 2022, which also has …

If we had women's IPL, players would get chance to compete under pressure, says Harmanpreet Kaur
3 years, 5 months ago

If we had women's IPL, players would get chance to compete under pressure, says Harmanpreet Kaur

Firstpost  

There are as many as eight Indian players featuring in the Women’s Big Bash this season and the leading stars also feature in the Hundred in the UK. Gold Coast: India’s T20 skipper Harmanpreet Kaur stressed on the need for a women’s IPL after her team failed to close out a tight game against Australia in the second match of …

Before Women's IPL, it is important to have stronger domestic structure, says Saba Karim
3 years, 5 months ago

Before Women's IPL, it is important to have stronger domestic structure, says Saba Karim

Firstpost  

Former India wicket-keeper Saba Karim believes that the selectors need to be given credit for finding young players and giving them a chance on the current series against Australia Down Under. Image credit: Twitter/@BCCIWomen Saba, who has worked as general manager of cricket operations with BCCI, is someone who has kept a close eye on the development of women’s cricket …

Right time to get a women's league to build strong women's team in India: Mandhana
3 years, 11 months ago

Right time to get a women's league to build strong women's team in India: Mandhana

Hindustan Times  

Star India batter Smriti Mandhana feels a women's cricket league will definitely help in building a potent squad as the Indian Premier League has done it for the men's team over the years. Smriti Mandhana: File photo India women currently participate in the Women's T20 Challenge comprising of three teams -- Supernovas, Velocity, and Trailblazers. The average age of the …

Women's Asian Champions League to Kick Off in 2023
3 years, 11 months ago

Women's Asian Champions League to Kick Off in 2023

News 18  

A women’s AFC Champions League will be launched in 2023, Asia’s football governing body has told AFP, with the new international club tournament aiming to increase the strength of the female game across the continent. But the Asian Football Confederation is now preparing to launch a female version of the Champions League in two years’ time, said the governing body’s …

Women's IPL will not just boost popularity but improve depth of Team India: Smriti Mandhana
4 years, 4 months ago

Women's IPL will not just boost popularity but improve depth of Team India: Smriti Mandhana

India Today  

India women's team vice-captain and star batter Smirit Mandha said she is delighted than a core group of close to 30 players from the country are getting to feature in next month's Women's T20 Challenge after the enforced break due to the pandemic. "The kind of response women's cricket is getting, the kind of numbers, last year we played a …

Women's cricket being well looked after by BCCI, can start full-fledged IPL with 6 teams: Mithali Raj
4 years, 5 months ago

Women's cricket being well looked after by BCCI, can start full-fledged IPL with 6 teams: Mithali Raj

India Today  

Batting great and India women's ODI team captain Mithali Raj has said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India treats women's cricket as a priority and it shows with the way the cricket board was able to schedule the Women's T20 Challenge in the UAE and the proposed Sri Lanka tour. Mithali Raj lauded the BCCI for making …

BCCI planning camp for Indian women's team, South Africa series before T20 Challenge
4 years, 7 months ago

BCCI planning camp for Indian women's team, South Africa series before T20 Challenge

India Today  

There has been much talk that women’s cricket is in doldrums in India. The BCCI has hosted Women's IPL exhibition matches in the last 2 years but has said a full-fledged women's T20 tournament will take some time to take shape. India ODI captain Mithali Raj also feels the Covid-19 forced break may have pushed back the growth of women's …

What’s the road ahead for Women’s T20 Challenge?
4 years, 8 months ago

What’s the road ahead for Women’s T20 Challenge?

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League Governing Council chairman Brijesh Patel on Friday told Sportstar that the future of the Women’s T20 Challenge will be up for discussion in the GC meeting next week. In an ideal world, the Women’s T20 Challenge League comprising four teams would have been played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. READ| In a release on …

Kushal Das: Fielding women’s team to be made part of club licensing criteria
4 years, 8 months ago

Kushal Das: Fielding women’s team to be made part of club licensing criteria

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation has asked the clubs across all levels to have a women’s team as part of the licensing criteria, said the sports body’s general secretary Kushal Das. Women’s football in India has gathered momentum in recent times with the country set to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup next year followed by the AFC Asian Cup …

Clubs Must Have Women's Teams, It's Been Made Part of Licensing Criteria: Kushal Das
4 years, 8 months ago

Clubs Must Have Women's Teams, It's Been Made Part of Licensing Criteria: Kushal Das

News 18  

The All India Football Federation has made it mandatory for clubs to have a women's team as part of the licensing criteria, said the sports body's general secretary Kushal Das. "Hopefully, like our youth development program, which started off slowly, then picked up the pace and is now doing quite well, the same thing will happen with women's football and …

COVID-19 may have pushed back growth of women's cricket by 2 years: Mithali Raj
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 may have pushed back growth of women's cricket by 2 years: Mithali Raj

India TV News  

Legendary Indian skipper Mithali Raj feels the COVID-19 forced break may have pushed back the growth of women's cricket by at least two years. Mithali, Indian women's ODI captain and the world's highest run-getter in 50-over cricket, also said that a full-fledged women's IPL is still at least three years away although a fourth team can be added for the …

Sophie Devine bats for 'full-fledged' women's IPL
4 years, 9 months ago

Sophie Devine bats for 'full-fledged' women's IPL

The Hindu  

New Zealand lifted all social and economic restrictions except border controls last week after declaring it had no active coronavirus cases. In a conversation with Sportstar, Devine, a true ambassador of women’s game, also added that a full-fledged Women's IPL with more teams and multi-venue fixtures will “take the game” to another level. Knowing the huge positive impact the men's …

'Amazing Opportunity, Huge Responsibility': Indian Women's Football Team Excited for AFC Asian Cup 2022 Finals
4 years, 9 months ago

'Amazing Opportunity, Huge Responsibility': Indian Women's Football Team Excited for AFC Asian Cup 2022 Finals

News 18  

The members of the senior Indian women's football team were delighted by the chance to play in the biggest event of the continent after India were announced as the hosts of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 finals. India captain Ashalata Devi, who was among the three nominees for the AFC Women's Player of the Year 2019, said the opportunity …

Indian women's team stoked about Women’s Asian Cup 2022 coming home
4 years, 9 months ago

Indian women's team stoked about Women’s Asian Cup 2022 coming home

The Hindu  

Members of the Indian women's team are stoked about the idea of playing the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 at home and feel this could further promote the sport in the country. Captain Ashalata Devi, who was among the three nominees for the AFC Women's Player of the Year 2019, said getting to play in the AFC Women's Asian Cup …

More Matches Will Help Development, Clubs Must Field Women's Team: Bembem Devi
4 years, 10 months ago

More Matches Will Help Development, Clubs Must Field Women's Team: Bembem Devi

News 18  

One of India’s most decorated footballer’s Padma Shri Oinam Bembem Devi wants the Indian Super League and I-League teams to field their women’s team to help improve the pace development. Only I-League clubs Gokulam Kerala and East Bengal FC have their women’s teams in competition. If these clubs can come up with their women’s teams, it will be a huge …

Rescheduling of FIFA U-17 Women's WC will not affect preparations, approves foreign player rule: AIFF
4 years, 10 months ago

Rescheduling of FIFA U-17 Women's WC will not affect preparations, approves foreign player rule: AIFF

India TV News  

All India Football Federation President Praful Patel on Wednesday said that the rescheduling of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in February will not affect the host team's preparations as it was a short postponement of three months. "Fortunately, it’s not been a long postponement," Patel said during the Executive Committee meeting held online on Wednesday. The AIFF said Indian …

Mithali Raj: BCCI should start women's IPL by next year
4 years, 11 months ago

Mithali Raj: BCCI should start women's IPL by next year

The Hindu  

BCCI should not “wait forever” to start the women’s IPL, said India women’s ODI captain Mithali Raj, urging the board to make it happen next year on a smaller scale before gradually developing it. “I personally feel they should start a women’s IPL by next year, even if it’s on a slightly smaller scale and with some changes in rules, …

Indian Women’s League: AIFF says more than 100 teams interested
5 years, 3 months ago

Indian Women’s League: AIFF says more than 100 teams interested

The Hindu  

More than 100 clubs have shown interest to play in the Indian Women’s League, the All India Football Federation’s Executive Committee was informed on Tuesday. “108 clubs across 14 states have shown interest to play in the Hero Indian Women’s League. Dhar also apprised the committee that as per ratification of the AFC Executive Committee, the winner of the 2019-20 …

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