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Deepti Sharma sets world record with historic five-for against Pakistan
Deepti Sharma achieved a career-best 5/10 and became the highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20 Internationals. Her bowling masterclass helped India defeat Pakistan by 64 runs in their T20 World Cup opener. Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh powered India to a strong total earlier. India began their campaign with an emphatic win.
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Coming up, Iran on US soil: Tension, security – and divided fans
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Mandhana scripts history, joins Harmanpreet and Mithali Raj to become …
Mandhana scored 68 off 44 balls and shared a 91-run partnership with captain Harmanpreet Kaur (36 off 35 balls) after India were reduced to 18 for 2 early in the innings. Richa Ghosh then added 34 off 17 balls to give India a strong finish.
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64-run hammering! Deepti and Richa sink Pakistan as India begin T20 WC with big win
Mandhana’s 68 off 44 balls and Richa Ghosh’s 34 from 17 deliveries helped India post 170 for 6 after being asked to bat. In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 106 in 17 overs, with Muneeba Ali’s 41 off 35 balls being their highest score.
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FIFA World Cup referee Omar Artan to receive full fee despite US entry denial
Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup remuneration despite being denied entry into the United States due to vetting concerns. Despite this setback, Artan was warmly welcomed home and remains determined for future tournaments, having also been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup.
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‘They start looking for your successor’: Rohit Sharma faces blunt warning
Former England spinner Graeme Swann believes discussions around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s futures are natural. He feels the upcoming England tour is crucial for Rohit. Swann is impressed by young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s talent. He also shared surprise at Suryakumar Yadav’s removal as T20I captain. The focus remains on India’s senior players and emerging stars.
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Hockey: Manpreet Singh equals Dilip Tirkey’s record of 412 international caps
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No handshake again! Harmanpreet, Fatima avoid customary greeting in T20 World Cup
The practice has been followed by Indian cricket teams since the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor carried out by the Armed Forces thereafter last year. Indian players have avoided handshakes with Pakistan players at the toss and after matches since then.
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History at Edgbaston! India-Pakistan shatters Women’s T20 World Cup record
A record-breaking crowd of 18,814 witnessed India’s dominant victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston, setting a new attendance record for a Women’s T20 World Cup group-stage match. Smriti Mandhana’s 68 and Deepti Sharma’s career-best 5/10 propelled India to a commanding 64-run win, highlighting the growing popularity of women’s cricket and the India-Pakistan rivalry.
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Pakistan players told to cover own travel & accommodation costs for Asian Games
The issue came to light during the ongoing two-day national trials in Lahore, where some players approached federation officials to ask about daily allowances and travel expenses for the event, PTI reported.