Harmanpreet Kaur

England's summer of cricket promises excitement with the Women's T20 World Cup and a historic one-off Women's Test at Lord's. Indian captain harmanpreet kaur expressed her dream of playing at the iconic venue. The match is already breaking attendance records, highlighting growing interest in women's cricket.

India captain harmanpreet kaur admitted Amanjot Kaur’s injury has left a major gap in the squad ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup but backed Bharti Fulmali and Radha Yadav to step up. Amanjot is out for four to five months with a back injury. Harmanpreet also defended India’s bowlers after the South Africa series loss and said the upcoming camp and England series would help the team regain rhythm before the World Cup.

India announced their squad for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England, with Yastika Bhatia returning after ACL surgery and Pratika Rawal missing out on the T20 setup despite making the Test squad. harmanpreet kaur will lead the side, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. Bharti Fulmali, Nandini Sharma and Shree Charani earned places, while Radha Yadav retained her spot. Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur were unavailable due to injuries.

India’s Women’s T20 World Cup squad announcement saw Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur miss out due to injuries, with the BCCI confirming both were unavailable for selection. Uncapped pacer Nandini Sharma earned a maiden call-up after a strong WPL season, while Yastika Bhatia returned after recovering from ACL surgery. Pratika Rawal was excluded from the T20 squad but included for the one-off Test against England.

Delhi Capitals pacer Nandani Sharma has earned her maiden India call-up for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup and the one-off Test at Lord's following a stellar WPL season. The squad also sees the return of Yastika Bhatia and Radha Yadav, while injuries rule out Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam.

Fueled by their ODI World Cup victory, the Indian women's cricket team is intensely focused on clinching the 2026 T20 World Cup in England. Star batter Jemimah Rodrigues emphasized the team's renewed hunger for success, despite missing injured all-rounder Amanjot Kaur. Head coach Amol Muzumdar expressed confidence, citing past triumphs in England and the team's rigorous preparation.

The loss comes just two months before the T20 World Cup in England and will be a setback for the team.

India beat South Africa by 14 runs in the fourth Women’s T20I to avoid a series whitewash, powered by Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance (36* and 5/19). After early setbacks, Jemimah Rodrigues and harmanpreet kaur steadied the innings, while Deepti and Richa Ghosh finished strong. South Africa started well, but Deepti’s wickets turned the game as India sealed a crucial win.

The defeat meant that the Women-in-Blue lost the series with a 4-1 scoreline, certainly not a good build-up to the upcoming 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England, which is scheduled to start from June 12.

South Africa secured a dominant 4-1 series victory over India in their Women's T20I series, clinching the final match by 23 runs. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt was the star, remaining unbeaten on 92, while disciplined bowling restricted India's chase. The win highlights South Africa's strength and India's ongoing batting inconsistencies.

India's women's cricket team is gearing up for a T20I series in South Africa, a crucial build-up for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Captain harmanpreet kaur expressed confidence in the team's current form, highlighting recent successes against Sri Lanka and Australia. The series against the strong Proteas side is seen as vital for honing their T20 skills.

The result was set up by South Africa’s bowlers, who dismissed India for 147. The chase was then completed in 17.1 overs, with the hosts reaching 148 for two.

Indian captain harmanpreet kaur leads her team to England for the T20 World Cup, aiming to rewrite history after their 2017 ODI near-miss. Bolstered by the WPL's impact and improved training facilities, Kaur feels the pressure has transformed into a privilege as she enjoys living her dream.

A heartwarming video of schoolgirls recreating harmanpreet kaur's iconic final catch during their annual function has taken the internet by storm. Their creative and spirited performance, complete with cricket elements and enthusiastic audience reaction, has garnered widespread praise, inspiring young girls and celebrating women's cricket.

India's top tennis player Ankita Raina stated the national team is drawing inspiration from the women's cricket team's ODI World Cup victory ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup tie. Raina emphasized the team's motivation to achieve a historic third qualification for the World Group playoffs, aiming to elevate Indian women's tennis.

India's T20I squad for South Africa, led by harmanpreet kaur, features a maiden call-up for young all-rounder Anushka Sharma. The five-match series, starting April 17, serves as crucial preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Key inclusions like Bharti Fulmali and Kashvee Gautam also bolster the team.

The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) celebrated India's top athletes in Lucknow, honouring excellence and dedication. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented awards to sporting legends like Leander Paes and the women's World Cup-winning cricket team, recognizing their significant contributions to Indian sports.

India women's team skipper harmanpreet kaur rose to seventh in ICC ODI rankings, while Smriti Mandhana stayed No.1. All-rounder Sophie Devine slipped to ninth. New Zealand stars impressed Maddy Green and Amelia Kerr made big gains. In T20Is, Kerr, Georgia Plimmer and Jess Kerr also climbed rankings with strong performances.

Lucknow hosted the Times of India Sports Awards, celebrating Indian sporting royalty with glamour. Olympians, world champions, and para-athletes graced the red carpet. Hosts Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi kept the energy high, while candid moments with the women's cricket team and Taapsee Pannu added charm. The emotional highlight was para chess winner Vaibhav Gautam's standing ovation.

The ceremony in Lucknow recognised athletes across more than 45 sporting categories, honouring performances during the evaluation period from January 1 to December 31, 2025.

India Women are set for a challenging tour of South Africa, featuring a one-off Test from December 20-23 in Gqeberha and a three-match ODI series from December 9-15. This rare Test encounter, only the fourth between the sides, follows a T20I series earlier in the year. The tour aims to boost women's cricket growth.

Mumbai pacer Sayali Satghare, who impressed on her Test debut against Australia, is now aiming for a spot in the Indian T20 team for upcoming assignments. She expressed her desire to represent India in the South Africa T20I series and beyond, highlighting her strong performance in Perth.

India suffered a setback in the first ODI against Australia as captain harmanpreet kaur injured her knee while batting and did not field, with Smriti Mandhana leading instead. Harmanpreet scored 53, while Mandhana made 58, but India were restricted to 214. Australia chased it easily, winning by six wickets to lead 1-0. Beth Mooney starred with 76 as India now await Harmanpreet’s fitness update.

Smriti Mandhana holds the top spot in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings, with harmanpreet kaur at eighth. New Zealand's Amelia Kerr made significant strides in bowling and all-rounder rankings. Sri Lanka's Hasini Perera and Imesha Dulani also saw improvements in the T20I batting charts following recent series performances.

Australia's women's cricket team secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over India in the one-off day-night Test. After bowling India out for 149, Australia comfortably chased down the target of 25 runs. The win marked a fitting end to Australian captain Alyssa Healy's Test career.

Actor Anushka Sharma heaped praises on India skipper harmanpreet kaur after the country lost to Australia in the semifinal of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

India Women dominated the first ODI against West Indies, posting a formidable 314-9 thanks to Mandhana's 91 and Rawal's 40. harmanpreet kaur's spectacular one-handed catch, dismissing Alleyne, further crippled the West Indies chase. India's bowlers, led by Renuka Singh, maintained the pressure, leaving the hosts on the brink of victory in the ICC Women's Championship series opener.

India captain harmanpreet kaur said that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked with them, they felt like the entire country is supporting them and appreciating their hard work.