Mandhana reveals reason behind Harmanpreet and Shafali's absence from India squad
23 hours, 3 minutes ago

Mandhana reveals reason behind Harmanpreet and Shafali's absence from India squad

India Today  

India’s stand-in captain, Smriti Mandhana, shed light on the absence of regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and other key players like Shafali Verma and Renuka Singh from the ODI squad for the upcoming series against Ireland. India Women are set to take on Ireland Women in a three-match ODI series, starting Friday, January 10, at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, where all matches will be played. In the last two or three ODI series, Shafali hasn’t been part of the squad, and Pratika has performed really well in her absence. 👍 👍 Captain Smriti Mandhana talks about #TeamIndia's preps ahead of the series opener at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot 🏟️#INDvIRE | @mandhana_smriti | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/3yMCBg1MRK — BCCI Women January 9, 2025 India also decided to give a break to their premier speedster Renuka Singh, who recently joined the elite company of Indian pacers like Jhulan Goswami by claiming a five-wicket haul.

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IND-W vs IRE-W: Shafali Verma definitely in scheme of things, says Smriti Mandhana
8 hours, 23 minutes ago

IND-W vs IRE-W: Shafali Verma definitely in scheme of things, says Smriti Mandhana

The Hindu  

Dropped following poor returns last year, big-hitting opener Shafali Verma “definitely” remains in the scheme of things, Indian women’s team captain Smriti Mandhana said on Thursday. I’m really happy that she went back and got those runs.,” Mandhana said on the eve of the series opener. We will not think about what is not there.” READ: ICC Champions Trophy 2025: …

Harmanpreet Kaur rested as India announce squad for Ireland ODIs
3 days, 23 hours ago

Harmanpreet Kaur rested as India announce squad for Ireland ODIs

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a 15-member India women’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against Ireland on Monday, January 6. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been rested from the three-match series along with fast bowler Renuka Singh Thakur. Middle order batter Tejal Hasabnis has also kept her place as the team management wants to give a …

‘Struggling for 3-4 months’: Harmanpreet Kaur opens up on injury issues, returns after missing last two T20Is vs WI
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Struggling for 3-4 months’: Harmanpreet Kaur opens up on injury issues, returns after missing last two T20Is vs WI

Hindustan Times  

Harmanpreet Kaur returned to action after a period of absence in the first ODI vs West Indies, in Baroda on Sunday. The India captain missed the last T20Is vs West Indies due to injury, which the hosts went on to win 2-1 and were led by Smriti Mandhana, who was the standby skipper. Harmanpreet Kaur on ‘struggling’ with injury India …

After India snub, Shafali Verma blasts 197 off 115 in Senior Women's One-Day Trophy
2 weeks, 3 days ago

After India snub, Shafali Verma blasts 197 off 115 in Senior Women's One-Day Trophy

India Today  

Shafali Verma played a stupendous knock when Haryana faced Bengal in the Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy match on Monday, December 23 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C in Rajkot. Opening the batting, the youngster scored 197 off 115 balls with 22 fours and 11 sixes, helping Haryana rack up a massive score of 389 for the loss of five …

IND-W vs WI-W, 1st ODI: Harmanpreet likely to return in series opener at new Kotambi Stadium
2 weeks, 5 days ago

IND-W vs WI-W, 1st ODI: Harmanpreet likely to return in series opener at new Kotambi Stadium

The Hindu  

In a clear indication that she could return to the team for India’s first women’s ODI against the West Indies here on Sunday, Harmanpreet Kaur had a long batting session in the nets. As head coach Amol Muzumdar closely monitored the session under lights, Harmanpreet, who missed out on the last two T20Is due to a knee niggle, looked at …

4, 4, 4, 4, 6, 4, 4: Smriti Mandhana goes on rampage, destroys WPL auction star Dottin, WI pacer Henry during 3rd T20I
3 weeks ago

4, 4, 4, 4, 6, 4, 4: Smriti Mandhana goes on rampage, destroys WPL auction star Dottin, WI pacer Henry during 3rd T20I

Hindustan Times  

In Harmanpreet Kaur’s absence, Smriti Mandhana has taken up the captaincy role with ease in the ongoing three-match T20I series vs West Indies. The hosts won the first T20I by 49 runs, but Harmanpreet’s absence proved to have an impact in the second T20I as the Windies clinched victory by nine wickets. WPL Auction star faces Smriti Mandhana's wrath The …

IND vs WI, 2nd W-T20I: Harmanpreet’s fitness in focus as India eyes series lead against the West Indies
3 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs WI, 2nd W-T20I: Harmanpreet’s fitness in focus as India eyes series lead against the West Indies

The Hindu  

Questions remain over Harmanpreet Kaur’s fitness as India gears up to face the West Indies in the second T20I at the DY Patil Stadium on Tuesday and take an unassailable lead in the three-match series. Despite some fine bowling performances by the young Titas Sadhu and the seasoned Deepti Sharma, sloppy fielding let India down on a few occasions. | …

Harmanpreet continuing to sidestep responsibility for India's disappointing results does her no favour
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Harmanpreet continuing to sidestep responsibility for India's disappointing results does her no favour

Firstpost  

Harmanpreet Kaur remained defensive during a press conference on Sunday while answering questions relating to India’s disappointing run in the T20 World Cup as well in the recently-concluded tour of Australia. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur bats during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match against New Zealand in Dubai. AP “In India, whenever we played, we played good cricket, the …

Harmanpreet dodges question on Shafali Verma snub vs AUS: Ask the right person
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Harmanpreet dodges question on Shafali Verma snub vs AUS: Ask the right person

India Today  

India women’s team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur refrained from commenting on the exclusion of young opener Shafali Verma from the T20I squad for the series against West Indies. In the pre-match press conference ahead of the series opener on December 15, Harmanpreet stated that she was "not the right person" to address the matter. T20I Mode 🔛#TeamIndia get into the groove …

Harmanpreet backs India women to shine against West Indies at home after disappointing tour of Australia
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Harmanpreet backs India women to shine against West Indies at home after disappointing tour of Australia

Firstpost  

Just two months after failing to reach the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE, India suffered a 0-3 whitewash in a three-match ODI series against reigning world champions Australia, compounding the pressure on under-fire captain Harmanpreet Kaur. BCCI Captain Harmanpreet Kaur backed the Indian women’s team to bounce back from a disappointing tour of Australia, saying …

"It's really tough": India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on facing Windies in T20Is after 3-0 ODI series defeat to Australia
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

"It's really tough": India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on facing Windies in T20Is after 3-0 ODI series defeat to Australia

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, : India Women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday accepted that "it's really tough" for them to face West Indies in the T20Is after conceding a 3-0 ODI series defeat to Australia, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. "It's really tough": India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on facing Windies in T20Is after 3-0 ODI series defeat to Australia Earlier on Friday, The Board …

'We have a lot to learn': Harmanpreet Kaur on India women's poor show in ODIs against Australia
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4 weeks ago

'We have a lot to learn': Harmanpreet Kaur on India women's poor show in ODIs against Australia

India TV News  

Indian women's cricket wrapped their Australia tour with another huge defeat in the third ODI on Wednesday. With a 0-3 series loss and the ODI World Cup coming next year, the Indian women's cricket team has come under scrutiny for their performances. Indian women's team also faced criticism after failing to secure the knockouts in the recent T20 World Cup. …

3rd ODI: Smriti Mandhana's 105 in vain as Australia complete 3-0 whitewash vs India
4 weeks, 1 day ago

3rd ODI: Smriti Mandhana's 105 in vain as Australia complete 3-0 whitewash vs India

India Today  

Smriti Mandhana’s ninth ODI hundred couldn’t suffice as India slumped to a 0-3 defeat in the ODI series against Australia. Australia vs India, 3rd Women's ODI Highlights Sutherland scored 110 runs off 95 balls with nine fours and four sixes, after which she got the all-important wicket of Harmanpreet. After Gardner got out to Deepti Sharma, Sutherland paired up with …

IND-W vs AUS-W: Harmanpreet Kaur backs Shafali to overcome ODI snub and regain form
1 month ago

IND-W vs AUS-W: Harmanpreet Kaur backs Shafali to overcome ODI snub and regain form

The Hindu  

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Wednesday said that the team was looking forward to Shafali Verma return to form after the opening batter was dropped from the three-match ODI series against Australia. Harmanpreet said the tour will mark the onset of her side’s preparation for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India next year. We will focus on selecting players …

'Looking to see Shafali Verma back in her zone and perform well': Harmanpreet Kaur backs sidelined opener
1 month ago

'Looking to see Shafali Verma back in her zone and perform well': Harmanpreet Kaur backs sidelined opener

India TV News  

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has backed sidelined opening batter Shafali Verma to come into her zone with the ODI World Cup 2025 approaching. We are looking forward to seeing her get back into her zone and perform well for the team," Harmanpreet said on the eve of their series opener against Australia. The Women in Blue recently defeated New Zealand …

Harmanpreet Kaur eyes Australia series as good chance to prepare for World Cup
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1 month ago

Harmanpreet Kaur eyes Australia series as good chance to prepare for World Cup

India Today  

India women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes the upcoming ODI series against Australia presents a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their preparations for the Women’s ODI World Cup, set to be held in India. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Harmanpreet highlighted that the team would approach the series with unwavering focus, as every match serves as a stepping stone towards …

Harmanpreet Kaur wants to see Shafali Verma back 'in zone' before World Cup
1 month ago

Harmanpreet Kaur wants to see Shafali Verma back 'in zone' before World Cup

India Today  

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is backing Shafali Verma to regain her form and be back in the side ahead of the Women's World Cup at home next year. The India captain said she is hoping to see the opener get back in the zone and perform well once again for the side. We are looking forward to seeing her get …

India squad for Australia tour announced: Shafali Verma axed; Harleen, Titas return
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India squad for Australia tour announced: Shafali Verma axed; Harleen, Titas return

Hindustan Times  

India announced their 16-player squad for the women’s three-match series against Australia, beginning in December. However, her comeback since her reappointment alongside Smriti Mandhana in June this year hasn’t borne rewards, with the attacking opening batter struggling in the 50-over format. With India due to host the 50-over World Cup next year, this decision to drop Shafali against the defending …

No Shafali Verma as India name squad for women's ODI series in Australia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No Shafali Verma as India name squad for women's ODI series in Australia

India Today  

Dynamic opener Shafali Verma has been left out of India's 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match women's ODI series against Australia. Shafali managed just 56 runs in the recent home series against New Zealand, with her last ODI half-century dating back to July 2022. Fast bowler Titas Sadhu, an unused squad member in last year's home series against Australia, also …

Right off the bat: A Wknd profile of cricket’s rising star, Smriti Mandhana
2 months ago

Right off the bat: A Wknd profile of cricket’s rising star, Smriti Mandhana

Hindustan Times  

At ₹3.4 crore, Smriti Mandhana has emerged as the most expensive retention in the 2025 edition of the Women’s Premier League.. It has taken far too long, but women’s cricket is finally being given room to blossom, and Mandhana’s rise is proof of what is possible when sports administration stops ignoring women’s sports. A key shift came in 2014, when …

India Women's batting woes exposed as they succumb to New Zealand in 2nd ODI
2 months, 1 week ago

India Women's batting woes exposed as they succumb to New Zealand in 2nd ODI

Firstpost  

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted her team needed to address issues in the batting department after suffering a 76-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the second ODI in Ahmedabad on Sunday. She said the team gave away too many runs and dropped too many catches but they kept losing wickets in the chase. Kaur said they need …

Ravi Shastri's worry after Hardik Pandya left out of India ODI squad: 'If you're bowling just 3 overs instead of 10...'
5 months, 1 week ago

Ravi Shastri's worry after Hardik Pandya left out of India ODI squad: 'If you're bowling just 3 overs instead of 10...'

Hindustan Times  

Concerns about his fitness were confirmed as one of the primary reasons behind Hardik Pandya's loss to Suryakumar Yadav for becoming the next T20I captain for India. Former India head Ravi Shastri expressed a similar concern, but believes that the ball is in Hardik's court as outlined his future path after T20I captaincy snub. Ravi Shastri has his say on …

Indians on rise in ICC rankings ahead of Asia Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma move up in batters' chart
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Indians on rise in ICC rankings ahead of Asia Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma move up in batters' chart

India TV News  

Ahead of the upcoming Women's Asia Cup, several Indian players including captain Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Shafali Verma have been on the rise in the ICC players' rankings. Shafali's 27 run-knock and an 18-run outing in the two games saw her surge two places in the batters' rankings to move to 15th with 605 rating points, while Harmanpreet's 35-run outing …

Mandhana, Harmanpreet in top-10 of ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mandhana, Harmanpreet in top-10 of ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings

The Hindu  

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana dropped a rung to fourth spot while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur jumped two places to ninth position in the ICC women’s ODI batting rankings issued on Tuesday. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt continued her rise towards top spot, jumping three places to second on the back of her superb recent run against India and now trails No.1 …

Mandhana, Harmanpreet in top-10 of ICC Women's ODI batting rankings
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mandhana, Harmanpreet in top-10 of ICC Women's ODI batting rankings

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana dropped a rung to fourth spot while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur jumped two places to ninth position in the ICC women's ODI batting rankings issued on Tuesday. Mandhana, Harmanpreet in top-10 of ICC Women's ODI batting rankings Mandhana has 738 rating points while Harmanpreet garnered 648 points. Wolvaardt's teammate Marizanne Kapp rose two spots to seventh …

Shikhar Dhawan to miss RCB clash: Brad Haddin provides crucial fitness update on PBKS captain
8 months ago

Shikhar Dhawan to miss RCB clash: Brad Haddin provides crucial fitness update on PBKS captain

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan is expected to miss the upcoming mega IPL clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala. Meanwhile, it seems like Curran has to continue leading his side versus Faf du Plessis and Co. on Thursday as PBKS will assess Dhawan's injury after reaching Delhi. PBKS assistant coach Brad Haddin admitted Dhawan's injury has been …

Shami’s absence won’t increase Bumrah’s workload: Irfan Pathan
11 months, 1 week ago

Shami’s absence won’t increase Bumrah’s workload: Irfan Pathan

The Hindu  

Jasprit Bumrah’s workload might have increased in Mohammed Shami’s absence but India’s pace spearhead is in a much better shape right now in terms of fitness to handle the rigours of Test cricket, feels former all-rounder Irfan Pathan. But the absence of Shami, who is out with a left-ankle injury since his stellar performance in last year’s ODI World Cup, …

Harmanpreet Kaur’s poor form a concern for India in T20 World Cup run-up
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Harmanpreet Kaur’s poor form a concern for India in T20 World Cup run-up

The Hindu  

India’s series loss against Australia was certainly a disappointment. As disconcerting as the series loss, the Indian team management will be keeping its fingers crossed about captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s form, heading into an uncertain time-frame as far as the international fixtures are concerned. While Harmanpreet will return to domestic cricket – featuring in the newly introduced inter-zonal tournament followed by …

Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh left out; Shreyanka Patil ignored as India name women's team for Bangladesh tour
1 year, 6 months ago

Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh left out; Shreyanka Patil ignored as India name women's team for Bangladesh tour

Firstpost  

Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side, while Smriti Mandhana has been named as her deputy. Right-arm pacer Renuka Singh and Richa Ghosh were left out, while young off-spinner Shreyanka Patil was ignored as India named an 18-member Indian women’s cricket team for the limited overs tour of Bangladesh, starting July 9 in Mirpur. But it is surprising to see the …

Watch: Shafali Verma: Have been taking captaincy tips from ‘Harry di’ for U-19 WC
2 years ago

Watch: Shafali Verma: Have been taking captaincy tips from ‘Harry di’ for U-19 WC

The Hindu  

Shafali Verma will play her 50th T20I when India squares off against Australia at the Brabourne Stadium on Saturday. The visiting team enjoys a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, and ahead of a virtual series decider, Shafali revealed that she enjoys playing against Australia the most as it often reminds her of the men’s team. MORE DETAILS:Shafali Verma: Playing …

Hoping to emulate Harmanpreet’s patience, Shafali ready for India’s U19 World Cup challenge
2 years ago

Hoping to emulate Harmanpreet’s patience, Shafali ready for India’s U19 World Cup challenge

The Hindu  

Shafali Verma hopes to support her team through thick and thin, the way she’s seen Harmanpreet Kaur do in the senior team, when she leads the India’s U-19 team for the inaugural edition of the U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. I’ve been speaking to her about how to lead the team…” Currently busy with the ongoing Women’s T20I against Australia, …

Harmanpreet Becomes First Indian to Win ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award
2 years, 2 months ago

Harmanpreet Becomes First Indian to Win ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award

The Quint  

"The game of cricket is blessed to have some of the finest athletes on the sporting circuit and to be chosen the ICC Women's Player of the Month amongst them is a special recognition for me as an individual and the captain of the Indian cricket team," added Harmanpreet, who is currently captaining India in Women's Asia Cup in Bangladesh. …

Harmanpreet Kaur: Lord's ODI very special for us because it's Jhulan's retirement
2 years, 3 months ago

Harmanpreet Kaur: Lord's ODI very special for us because it's Jhulan's retirement

The Hindu  

With the series already in the pocket, India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur wants to give a befitting farewell to veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami by winning the "special" final ODI against England at the iconic Lord's on Saturday. "The Lord's game is very special for us because it's Jhulan's retirement and we wanted to enjoy that game without any …

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur happy with win over England in first ODI: All of us showed character
2 years, 3 months ago

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur happy with win over England in first ODI: All of us showed character

India Today  

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her happiness with the team's win over England on Sunday, saying that all the players showed character during the match. In reply, India lost Shefali Verma early but Smriti Mandhana and Yastika Bhatia put on a brilliant partnership to set the team up for the win. Speaking at the post-match presentation, as quoted by Cricinfo, …

Harmanpreet on Jhulan: Nobody can fill the void she will leave
2 years, 4 months ago

Harmanpreet on Jhulan: Nobody can fill the void she will leave

Hindustan Times  

As India fast bowling veteran Jhulan Goswami heads to her farewell ODI series against hosts England after playing for India for two decades, captain Harmanpreet Kaur went down memory lane and remembered when she made her international debut under the pacer's captaincy against Pakistan 13 years ago. You don’t see many bowlers do that today,” said captain Kaur, ahead of …

Jhulan Goswami's passion for cricket unmatched, nobody can taker her place: Harmanpreet Kaur
2 years, 4 months ago

Jhulan Goswami's passion for cricket unmatched, nobody can taker her place: Harmanpreet Kaur

Firstpost  

Speaking to reporters in a pre-tour interaction, Harmanpreet said there wasn’t anyone in the team at present who could take her spot in the XI, and that she felt lucky to have a senior like her back when she was new to the scene. India women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur paid tribute to veteran seamer Jhulan Goswami, who will be hanging …

Why are India’s big stars being ‘rested’ for the WI series?
2 years, 6 months ago

Why are India’s big stars being ‘rested’ for the WI series?

Hindustan Times  

Shikhar Dhawan will be India’s eighth captain in the last nine months when he leads the team in a three-match ODI series against West Indies in the Caribbean from July 22 to 27. We have got six captains in the last eight months, which actually wasn’t the plan when I started,” Dravid told Star Sports after the conclusion of the …

India women vs Sri Lanka women: ‘I am happy with the way we batted’, Harmanpreet expresses relief after openers fire
2 years, 6 months ago

India women vs Sri Lanka women: ‘I am happy with the way we batted’, Harmanpreet expresses relief after openers fire

Firstpost  

Pallekele: Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was relieved that Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma finally came good with a record-breaking opening partnership to set up India’s series-clinching 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI here on Monday. After an extended run of mediocre scores during the tour so far, Mandhana and Verma shared a massive 174-run stand, the highest target …

Skipper Harmanpreet expresses relief after openers fire
2 years, 6 months ago

Skipper Harmanpreet expresses relief after openers fire

The Hindu  

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was relieved that Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma finally came good with a record-breaking opening partnership to set up India's series-clinching 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI on Monday. While the Indian bowlers hunted in pairs, medium pacer Meghna Singh, who also picked up two crucial wickets, including that of Sri Lanka skipper Chamari …

Harmanpreet Kaur: ‘Enjoying captaincy, no extra pressure’
2 years, 6 months ago

Harmanpreet Kaur: ‘Enjoying captaincy, no extra pressure’

The Hindu  

Harmanpreet Kaur’s real challenge as a captain begins on Friday when India takes on Sri Lanka in Pallekele. “Over the years, when you lead the team for a long period of time, things get easy for you and now, I don’t feel extra pressure. I am enjoying it more because I feel free and once you give freedom to a …

Harmanpreet Kaur Leads India To Series Sealing Win Over Sri Lanka
2 years, 6 months ago

Harmanpreet Kaur Leads India To Series Sealing Win Over Sri Lanka

ABP News  

New Delhi: Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur contributed with both bat and ball to steer the Indian women's cricket team to a series sealing five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second T20 here on Saturday. Vice captain Smriti Mandhana's experience complemented by the exuberance of both Shefali Verma and Sabbhineni Meghana helped India chase down the 126-run target in 19.1 overs. …

Team India's Post-Mithali Raj Era: It's Harman's Time, It's Harman's Team
2 years, 6 months ago

Team India's Post-Mithali Raj Era: It's Harman's Time, It's Harman's Team

The Quint  

Clearly, having two different captains for ODI cricket and T20 cricket is not the ideal way to go. Kaur finally broke the shackles on the true surfaces of Australia during the Women's Big Bash League 2021, becoming the first Indian to win the Player of the Tournament award in the competition as she finished with not only 399 runs at …

Harmanpreet Kaur or Smriti Mandhana: Who should replace Mithali Raj as India skipper?
2 years, 7 months ago

Harmanpreet Kaur or Smriti Mandhana: Who should replace Mithali Raj as India skipper?

Hindustan Times  

With Indian women slated to travel to Sri Lanka for a T20I and ODI series after June 20, there is still a question mark over who would be replacing Mithali Raj as captain of the ODI team. Former India captain Anjum Chopra feels that the 33-year-old Kaur is the best choice to become captain of the India team in all …

Shantha bats for Smriti to be next India captain
2 years, 9 months ago

Shantha bats for Smriti to be next India captain

The Hindu  

Smriti Mandhana's knack of taking responsibility while being consistent makes her the ideal candidate to replace the veteran Mithali Raj at the helm, former captain Shantha Rangaswamy said on Sunday after India's elimination in the league stage in the ODI Women's World Cup. The Mithali Raj-led side, who were the last edition's runner-up, lost to South Africa by three wickets …

CWC 2022: We both deserve it equally- Smriti Mandhana shares Player of the Match trophy with Harmanpreet Kaur
2 years, 9 months ago

CWC 2022: We both deserve it equally- Smriti Mandhana shares Player of the Match trophy with Harmanpreet Kaur

India Today  

India women's opener Smriti Mandhana showed exemplary sportsperson spirit and shared her 'Player of the Award' trophy with her vice-captain and fellow centurion Harmanpreet Kaur after helping her team register a record 155-run win over West Indies women in the group stage encounter of the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 in Hamilton on Saturday. Notably, Mandhana and Harmanpreet's record 184-run …

Good to see Harmanpreet among runs before WC, says Mithali
2 years, 10 months ago

Good to see Harmanpreet among runs before WC, says Mithali

Deccan Chronicle  

Mount Maunganui: Star allrounder Harmanpreet Kaur's experience is vital to India's middle-order and it is good to see her back among runs just before the World Cup, said skipper Mithali Raj on Saturday. She is one of the core members of the side and her experience does matter in the middle," Raj said at the virtual press conference ahead of …

Smriti Mandhana: Good to see Harmanpreet play those shots
2 years, 10 months ago

Smriti Mandhana: Good to see Harmanpreet play those shots

The Hindu  

Star India batter Smriti Mandhana said it was important from the team's perspective that Harmanpreet Kaur found form ahead of the Women's World Cup and the struggling bowling unit needs to build on the performance it produced in the fifth ODI against New Zealand here on Thursday. It is good to be back in the open air, play some cricket …

India vs New Zealand: Mandhana set to bolster batting but pressure mounts on Harmanpreet in must-win game
2 years, 10 months ago

India vs New Zealand: Mandhana set to bolster batting but pressure mounts on Harmanpreet in must-win game

Firstpost  

T20 skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who has scored only two 50 plus scores in ODIs since the 2017 World Cup, badly needs a big score. Queenstown: Staring at another series defeat, a struggling India will welcome the return of star opener Smriti Mandhana for the third women’s ODI against New Zealand on Friday. Squads: India: Sabbhineni Meghana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, …

Harmanpreet, Deepti deliver match-winning performances in WBBL
3 years, 2 months ago

Harmanpreet, Deepti deliver match-winning performances in WBBL

Hindustan Times  

India T20 skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and all-rounder Deepti Sharma delivered player-of-the-match performances for their respective teams in the Women's Big Bash League on Sunday. Harmanpreet, who has struggled with fitness and form over the past 12 months, has been impressive in the WBBL. Harmanpreet first took a couple of wickets with her off-spin before smashing an unbeaten 73 off 46 …

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