4 years, 1 month ago

WBBL is Australia's fourth most-watched local league

The Women’s Big Bash League was the fourth most-watched domestic competition in Australia for the 2020-21 season, Cricket Australia said on Friday, attracting an average audience of more than 200,000 for a sixth consecutive year. The WBBL, which had 23 international players participating in the latest season, had an average audience of 202,139, eclipsed only by the Australian Football League, National Rugby League and the men’s Big Bash League, Cricket Australia said. The Australian women’s national team also built on the successful 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign, recording an average traditional TV broadcast audience of 235,563 for the T20I series against New Zealand. Cricket Australia said the trajectory of women’s international cricket remained “incredibly strong” and that TV viewership figures had increased 400 percent from the 2013-2016 period to 2017-2020.

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22 hours, 47 minutes ago

Australia announce action-packed 2025/26 home season fixtures

Hindustan Times

Melbourne, : Cricket Australia on Sunday announced a blockbuster schedule for the men and women's senior teams for the upcoming 2025/26 home season. Australia announce action-packed 2025/26 home season fixtures The men's team will face South Africa in August this year for three T20Is and as many ODIs. "We are excited to announce the schedule for what will be another …

1 week, 4 days ago

NZ-W vs AUS-W Live: When and where to watch New Zealand vs Australia women's T20 series on streaming in India?

India TV News

NZ-W vs AUS-W Live: When and where to watch New Zealand vs Australia women's T20 series on streaming in India? New Zealand New Zealand have three of their star players return for the Australia series after not being part of the squad in the last couple of weeks, including T20 World Cup-winning captain Sophie Devine. The three-match T20I series between …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

281 Billion Minutes And Counting: Why She Matters For Brands, Society And Sports Economy

ABP News

{By: Aman Dhall} 281 Billion Minutes & Counting: Why She Matters for Brands, Society & Sports Economy Women’s sports in India are undergoing a remarkable transformation, breaking records, reshaping perceptions, and inspiring a new generation. Deloitte projects that global revenue from women’s sports will exceed $1.3 billion in 2024, reflecting a 300% increase from 2021, yet sponsorship money still heavily …

1 month, 1 week 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 …

2 months ago

AUS-W vs ENG-W Live: When and where to watch Women's Ashes Day-Night Test live on TV and streaming in India?

India TV News

AUS-W vs ENG-W Live: When and where to watch Women's Ashes Day-Night Test live on TV and streaming in India? This will be only the third day-night Test in women's cricket, all in Australia but first at the MCG, which hasn't even happened for the men. The one-off day-night Test between Australia and England women's teams as part of the …

2 months, 1 week ago

AUS-W vs ENG-W Live telecast: When and where to watch Women's Ashes T20I series on TV and streaming in India?

India TV News

Captain Heather Knight was the first one to admit that England weren't good enough in the ODIs. England are set to go spin heavy with Sarah Glenn confirmed to come into the side while the intrigue remains around Australia's line-up, especially after the unexpected defeat in the T20 World Cup semis in Dubai a couple of months ago. The three-match …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

India Women Vs Australia Women Live Streaming 1st ODI: How To Watch IND-W vs AUS-W Live On TV, Online

ABP News

India Women Vs Australia Women Live Streaming: The Indian women's cricket team is gearing up for 2025 Women's ODI World Cup with a crucial three-match ODI series against Australia, starting in Brisbane on December 5. Know when and where to watch India Women vs Australia Women Live Streaming 1st ODI on TV, Online When is IND-W vs AUS-W ODI series …

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Matildas FIFA Women's World Cup run dominated Victorian media, government analysis finds

ABC

A study commissioned by the Victorian government has found that media coverage in the state of women's sport more than doubled during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, as the nation was gripped by the Matildas. Women journalists more likely to cover women's sport The FIFA Women's World Cup was a runaway success, with almost 2 million fans attending matches …

WBBL Final 2024 Live Streaming: Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades live telecast in India details

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4 months ago

WBBL Final 2024 Live Streaming: Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades live telecast in India details

India TV News

Brisbane Heat thrashed Sydney Thunder to set a mouth-watering Women's Big Bash League 2024 final clash against Melbourne Renegades on Friday. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 live streaming and telecast When is the Women's Big Bash League 2024 final starting? Indian cricket fans can enjoy the live telecast of the Women's Big Bash League 2024 final on Star Sports 1 …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

WBBL 2024: Matches this week, where to watch, live streaming details and more

Live Mint

Women’s Big Bash League 2024 in currently underway in Australia, with Melbourne Stars Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women's match is currently being played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. In today's match, Melbourne Renegades Women batted first and gave a target of 171 runs to Melbourne Stars Women to chase. WBBL 2024: Head-to-Head Record Out of 18 matches played, Melbourne Stars …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

WBBL 2024: Exciting matches coming this weekend in Women’s Big Bash League; where to watch, live-streaming and more

Live Mint

5 months, 1 week ago

Record-Breaking Crowd for India-Pakistan T20 WC Match in Dubai

New Indian Express

The India-Pakistan clash in the women's T20 World Cup has set a new record for the highest attendance at a group stage match in the history of the showpiece, the International Cricket Council (ICC). The match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium drew 15,935 spectators, showcasing the intense rivalry between the two neighbours.

7 months ago

Women's cricket over Men's cricket! Why will IND vs PAK Women's T20 WC clash start at 3:30 PM IST?

India TV News

International Cricket Council announced the revamped schedule of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup on Monday. At the same time, India's other matches at the World Cup against New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Australia will commence at 7:30 PM IST. The second T20I between India and Bangladesh will be clash with India Women's World Cup clash against Sri Lanka on …

10 months ago

Australia’s tried and tested eye unprecedented set at T20 World Cup

The Independent

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11 months ago

Cricket Australia set out decade-long plan for massive increase in women’s game

The Independent

1 year, 2 months ago

IND-W vs AUS-W, 3rd T20I: India looks to end home season with rare series win against Australia

The Hindu

All’s well that ends well. The last game of the home international season – India Women’s 11th across formats in 35 days – will be critical on multiple counts. Patil Stadium to square the series off, the deciding rubber of the three-match T20I series offers yet another opportunity for India to clinch a rare series win against Australia. Voting lines …

1 year, 2 months ago

India TV Sports Wrap on January 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News

India women and Australia women are all set to have a go at each other in 2nd T20I of the three-match series in Navi Mumbai. The Women in Blue are already 1-0 up in the series and eye a win against the mighty Aussies. Here are the top 10 trending sports stories on January 7. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories …

1 year, 2 months ago

India Women vs Australia Women 2nd T20I Live Streaming, Telecast, Timings, Venue Info

ABP News

India women vs Australia women 2nd T20I match live streaming, telecast, timings, venue: India women's cricket team is geared up to square off against Australia women's cricket team in IND-W vs AUS-W 2nd T20I on Sunday. Check below everything you need to know about India women vs Australia women 2nd T20I live streaming, telecast in India details When will India …

1 year, 3 months ago

India Women vs Australia Women 1st ODI Live Streaming, Telecast, Timings, Venue, Schedule

ABP News

India women vs Australia women 1st ODI match live streaming, telecast, timings, venue: Harmanpreet Kaur-led India women's cricket team are all set to square off against Australia, known for their formidable presence in ODI cricket, in IND-W vs AUS-W 1st ODI match at Mumbai's Wankhede Cricket Stadium on Thursday. India women vs Australia women 1st ODI match will take place …

1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup 2023 hits 1 million fans milestone, on track to become one of the most attended ICC events

India Today

The ongoing cricket World Cup has drawn a staggering attendance of over a million fans, making it a strong contender to become one of the most-watched ICC events in history. ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023: Full Coverage The landmark was reached during the match between Afghanistan and South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with six games …

1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s rights row hangs over Australia-Afghanistan Cricket World Cup match

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan eye a semifinal place in a rare match against Australia, who have cancelled several bilateral fixtures over the Taliban’s policies on women. Why can’t we beat Australia who have won it the most times?” But there is an underlying political conundrum surrounding Afghanistan’s match against Australia, whose governing body has cancelled bilateral fixtures between the men’s side twice in …

1 year, 5 months ago

Women's Big Bash League 2023: All you need to know ahead of WBBL season 9

India TV News

The Women's Big Bash League 2023 season will get underway with a mouth-watering clash between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars on Thursday, October 19. WBBL 2023 Overseas Players: Adelaide Strikers: Laura Wolvaardt, Dani Gibson, Georgia Adams Brisbane Heat: Amelia Kerr, Bess Heath, Mignon du Preez, Sarah Glenn Hobart Hurricanes: Lizelle Lee, Shabnim Ismail, Bryony Smith Melbourne Renegades: Hayley Matthews, Harmanpreet …

1 year, 8 months ago

New Zealand men’s cricket team international home schedule 2023-24: Full list of matches, fixtures, dates, venues

The Hindu

The New Zealand men’s cricket team will face off against South Africa in a two-match Test series in February, 2024 in a bid to win its first-ever Test series against the Proteas. “It’s a hugely exciting time for cricket in New Zealand, both in terms of the great series and teams on offer this summer, and the ability for fans …

1 year, 8 months ago

Women's Champions League under discussion among top three cricket boards: Report

Firstpost

The senior members of BCCI, ECB and CA, reportedly, have been discussing the prospects of a women’s T20 Champions League. Women’s cricket may soon get a new tournament — T20 Champions League. Members from the three of the biggest boards: the Board of Cricket Control in India, England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia, are in talks to launch …

1 year, 8 months ago

Cricket Australia Unveils Revamped Format For BBL 2023-24 Season, Tournament To Commence On December 7

ABP News

Cricket Australia has released the schedule for the abbreviated men's Big Bash season, which incorporates a new four-team, four-game finals system. At the end of the Big Bash League’s regular season, the top two clubs will retain their double chance under a new BBL finals structure which was confirmed on Thursday by the league itself. The #BBL13 schedule, in all …

1 year, 9 months ago

WTC Final 2023 breaks records, becomes most watched Test match ever

India TV News

The recently concluded World Test Championship final 2023 has emerged as the most watched Test match ever. According to data from BARC India, the WTC Final 2023 was watched by 124 million viewers, 32% more than the previous record during the WTC Final 2021. The official broadcasters also recorded an unbelievable 14.4 billion minutes of watch time, breaking the previous …

1 year, 10 months ago

Women's T20 World Cup 2023 Becomes Most Watched ICC Women's Event

The Quint

"Overall, the most-watched game in India was the Women in Blue's group stage fixture against Pakistan, which received a combined 32.8 million live viewing hours across the Star Sports network and Disney+ Hotstar." In terms of the United Kingdom, ICC revealed the total live viewing hours of the World Cup was 6.9 million, up 26% from 2020 and 16% from …

1 year, 11 months ago

Cricket Australia increases average pay for women and men, lifts Big Bash League salary cap in new deal

The Hindu

Cricket Australia is set to lift the salary cap for its domestic Twenty20 league by 50% and increase the minimum and average pay for the women’s national team by 25% as part of a five-year deal agreed with the player union. The salary cap for each team in the men’s Big Bash League will increase to 3 million Australian dollars …

2 years ago

A promising start for Women's Premier League

Hindustan Times

After 20 matches and two and a half weeks of action-packed cricket, the league stage of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League ended with Delhi Capitals qualifying for the final. With five teams competing and playing eight matches each, the league stage didn't disappoint despite the several handicaps that come with the first edition of a tournament. Lanning …

2 years ago

Watching players on TV is crucial for development of women's cricket: Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning

India Today

Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning said that it is important for young girls to watch their favourite players on television as it will help in the development of women's cricket. Lanning, who led Australia to their record-extending sixth Women's T20 World Cup title, also said that the WPL is "massive" for the women's game and a "great platform" for young …

2 years ago

Women’s T20 World Cup: Australia adds another chapter to glorious legacy

The Hindu

At the St. George’s Park in Gqeberha ahead of their clash against Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Ashleigh Gardner, Megan Schutt and Kim Garth sat glued to a mobile-phone screen to watch the auction for the inaugural Women’s Premier League. Her anguish is understandable, but India has to work on its game, especially fielding, if it wants …

2 years ago

Women’s Premier League: An idea whose time has come

Live Mint

India’s exit at the semi-final stage of the Women’s T20 World Cup last week has been the only blip in what has been an upward trend for women’s cricket in the country. The Indian team then reached the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2020 in Melbourne, losing this time to the Australian women by 85 runs. …

2 years, 1 month ago

IND vs AUS LIVE Streaming info, Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal: When and where to watch India vs Australia today

The Hindu

India faces Australia in the first semifinal of the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Cape Town on Thursday, Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s IND vs AUS T20 World Cup match. IND vs AUS Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 live streaming info When is India vs Australia Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 semifinal match? How and …

2 years, 1 month ago

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Full schedule, match timings and live streaming details

Firstpost

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: Check out the full schedule and match timings for the prestigious ICC event. The 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup gets underway on 10 February with 10 teams fighting for the coveted trophy. Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 groups: Group 1: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Group 2: England, India, West …

2 years, 1 month ago

Australians prepare for Women's T20 World Cup amid countdown to inaugural WPL auction

ABC

Australia's Women's T20 World Cup team are preparing for the tournament in the shadow of the inaugural Women's Premier League, but they say the upcoming auction is not a distraction. Speaking in South Africa, where the Australians are preparing for the T20 World Cup, fast bowler Megan Schutt denied the new competition was a distraction for the team, but acknowledged …

2 years, 1 month ago

Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Harmanpreet Kaur doesn't want focus to shift from India-Pakistan clash amid WPL buzz

India Today

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said that it’s necessary not to get carried away by the buzz surrounding the Women’s Premier League auction amid India’s preparations for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa. "Before that, we have a very important game and we are just going to focus on that," Harmanpreet was quoted as saying at the T20 World …

2 years, 2 months ago

Everyone stands to gain from Women's Premier League: Cricket administrator Shubhangi Kulkarni

India Today

Women's cricket is on the cusp of a revolution in India. However, Shubhangi Kulkarni, the secretary of the erstwhile Women's Cricket Association of India, wants to focus on BCCI's "great step forward" for women's cricket. The 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup was the most digitally engaged ICC women's event, recording 1.64 billion total video views across ICC channels and becoming …

2 years, 2 months ago

ICC ODI World Cup, Asia Cup, Women's T20 WC and much more: India's cricket team full schedule for 2023

India Today

The Indian team is well known for playing the most matches in a year, and this is due to the large number of Indian fans who travel around the world to support their team. The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the schedule for India's men's cricket team's 2023 home season, which includes series against Sri Lanka, New …

2 years, 3 months ago

Australia vs India, 4th WT20I: The Women's IPL will be the next frontier for the women's game, says Ellyse Perry

India Today

All-rounder Ellyse Perry reckoned that the Women’s Indian Premier League is going to have a massive impact on women’s cricket. The Women’s T20 Challenge started in 2018 and has witnessed three editions thus far, involving Velocity, Trailblazers and Supernovas as the three teams. Perry was on top of her game on Saturday, as she scored an unbeaten 42-ball 72 in …

2 years, 6 months ago

A-League Women to be removed from free-to-air television as part of new broadcast schedule

ABC

There will be no A-League Women games on free-to-air television for the first time since its inception, after renegotiations of broadcast arrangement for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Key points: All A-League Women games will be placed on Network Ten's free streaming service, 10 Play Two A-League Men games per week will be shown on Ten's subsidiary channel, 10 Bold The …

2 years, 7 months ago

IND vs AUS T20 cricket final, Commonwealth Games 2022: Head to head record, squads, streaming info, timings

The Hindu

India faces Australia in the final of the inaugural women’s T20 cricket tournament at the Commonwealth Games 2022 at Edgbaston on Sunday. This will be the third time India and Australia will meet in an international multi-national tournament final. India Women vs Australia Women T20 Head to Head record Matches played: 24; India won: 6; Australia won: 17; NR - …

3 years ago

AUS v WI Women's World Cup Highlights: Haynes fifty guides Australia to 7-wicket win over West Indies

The Hindu

Welcome to Sportstar's coverage of the 2022 ODI Women's World Cup. MATCH CENTRE: West Indies Women : Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, Kycia Knight, Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle, Chedean Nation, Aaliyah Alleyne, Chinelle Henry, Shakera Selman, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell Australia Women : Rachael Haynes, Alyssa Healy, Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, …

3 years ago

PAK-W vs BAN-W Women's World Cup Highlights: Bangladesh beats Pakistan for first win of campaign

The Hindu

Welcome to Sportstar's coverage of the 2022 ODI Women's World Cup. ------------------------------------------------------------ TOSS: Pak won the toss and chose to bowl 3:00 AM: Match Preview: Bangladesh come up against familiar rivals Pakistan on Monday hunting for their maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup win. Both sides are yet to pick up points in the 2022 tournament, with Bangladesh making their …

3 years ago

AUS-W v PAK-W Women's World Cup Highlights: Australia cruise to 7-wicket win over Pakistan, Bismah Maroof's cradle celebration goes viral

The Hindu

Welcome to Sportstar's coverage of the 2022 ODI Women's World Cup. #AUSvsPAK | #CWC22pic.twitter.com/tw35KGgI7b — Sportstar March 8, 2022 MATCH CENTRE: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- PREVIEW: Australia will need to repel Pakistan’s spin attack if they are to win a second straight game at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 The 2013 winners got their campaign in neighbouring New Zealand off to …

3 years ago

NZ-W v BAN-W Women's World Cup Highlights: New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 9 wickets; Fifty, ODI milestone for Suzie Bates

The Hindu

Welcome to Sportstar's coverage of the 2022 ODI Women's World Cup. MATCH CENTRE: --------------------------------- Playing XIs: NZ: Devine, Bates, A Kerr, Satterthwaite, Green, Mackay, Martin, Jensen, Tahuhu, J Kerr, Rowe BAN: Sultana, Hoque, Joty, Ahmed, Moni, Mostary, Khatun, Mondal, Alam, Akter, Trisna Pitch report: There are marks on the surface from the BAN vs SA game. IMPORTANT: AN HOUR AND …

3 years ago

Women's World Cup Highlights: NZ: 256/10 - West Indies wins last-over thriller vs New Zealand by 3 runs in tournament opener

The Hindu

Welcome to Sportstar's coverage of the 2022 ODI Women's World Cup. Follow IND VS PAK LIVE: MATCH IN BRIEF: - NZ won toss, put WI in to bat - WI posted 259/9 in 50 overs; Hayley Matthews scored 119 -her maiden WC ton - Lea Tahuhu, after being expensive early on, finished with 3 wickets - Windies controlled the chase …

3 years ago

India should nurture women’s cricket

Hindustan Times

That’s India’s record at the Women’s One Day International World Cup. Despite not having won a trophy, the fact that the team has played two ODI World Cup finals — and a T20 World Cup final —is testament to the grit, ambition and skills of India’s women cricketers. The women’s team, for example, went an entire year without playing a …

3 years ago

Faster, better, richer: How women's cricket has changed since the 2017 World Cup

Firstpost

In these five years, women’s cricket has enjoyed a rich growth spurt to become faster, more professional and more commercially lucrative. “Would you ask a male cricketer that?” Mithali Raj, India Women captain, had shot back at a reporter who wanted to know who her favourite male player was, on the eve of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2017. …

3 years ago

ICC Women's World Cup 2022 Live Streaming: When and Where to watch Indian women matches online, TV

India TV News

ICC Women's World Cup 2022 Live Streaming: When and Where to watch Indian women matches online, TV The ICC Women’s Cricket ODI World Cup 2022 will commence on Friday, 4th March, in New Zealand. Where can I watch ICC Women's World Cup 2022 matches live online in India? Indian women's team schedule in ICC Women's World Cup 2022 India vs …

3 years, 1 month ago

Women's sport viewers in Britain increase with The Hundred, WSL: study

The Hindu

The women's Hundred cricket tournament and Women's Super League football brought in nearly 11 million new viewers as women's sport attracted record viewing figures in Britain in 2021, the Women's Sport Trust said on Tuesday. The trust's "Visibility Uncovered" study found that almost 33 million people tuned in to women's sport last year, with cricket winning 41% of total viewing …

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23 hours, 14 minutes ago

Australia vs India Women’s Series 2025: Full Schedule Announced

ABP News

The Indian women's cricket team will travel to Australia early next year for a gruelling all-format tour, which will culminate with a one-off Test at the WACA Ground in Perth in March. "The Melbourne Cricket Ground, which hosted the day-night Ashes Test in January-February earlier this year, was not available due to upcoming renovation works," cricket.com.au reported, quoting Cricket Australia. …

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India To Tour Australia For White-Ball Games In 2025/26 Season

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India To Tour Australia For White-Ball Games In 2025/26 Season

ABP News

The India men’s cricket team is all set to tour Australia for a white-ball series in the 2025/26 international cricket season in the country, while the women’s side will play an all-format series later. The biggest showpiece series of the international season will be the five-match men’s Ashes series between Australia and England happening in Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and …

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