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28Sep By source belowNo Comments
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Pressure was there but we deserved to win gold in Asian Games: Harmanpreet Kaur | Asian Games 2023 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday stated that their victory in the Asian Games gold medal was well-deserved, given their strong performance against neighboring teams. Harmanpreet however acknowledged that the weight of expectations did put some pressure on the team.In their debut appearance at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, India successfully met the high expectations, securing the gold medal, beating defeating Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the final."It was a great experience, we played really well. When we left for the Asian Games, we knew our team is pretty strong and we had in mind that we need to prepare like this for future tournaments, We deserved to win the gold," Harmanpreet said on the sidelines of a felicitation function organised by the Spor...
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25Sep By source belowNo Comments
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Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: From ‘Mandhana, the goddess’ to ‘cricket, what’s that?’, India’s gold in front of curious Chinese fans

In a far-flung corner of Hangzhou, as India skittled out Sri Lanka and defended a low target to secure a historic Asian Games gold, a few hundred onlookers had one only question on their lips: ‘What’s cricket?’They counted the ‘points’ – ‘1 point, 4 points, 6 points…’ – and the number of ‘outs’. They cheered the big shots and dismissals. Beyond the runs and the wickets, though, the majority-Chinese spectators – most of them students and retirees – melted under the hot sun at the Pingfeng Cricket Ground with equal measure of awe and bewilderment. “I just know that India and Pakistan are strong,” says Cao Xing Zu, 63. “I don’t understand the rules and all this while, I have been sitting here and wondering, what is this sport?” The man giving thumbs up: Cao Xing Zu, 63, who was watching c...
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25Sep By source belowNo Comments
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Asian Games: China ‘stops over’ for cricket but Jun Yu wants to meet Smriti Mandhana | Asian Games 2023 News – Times of India

HANGZHOU: Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field. It's an interesting name. Technology, which Hangzhou is world famous for, and cricket, which is nothing more than an Asian Games stopover for the Chinese locals.The ball flying for a six invites a few claps, possibly because that's the closest cricket gets to baseball, reminding the sparse crowd here of a home run. A father is chasing his daughter up and down the stairs. It's a day out for the family, some of whom are in the shade inside, saving themselves from the blazing sun.The umbrellas are out in numbers, for a different reason than 4-5 days ago when Hangzhou was overcast, breezy and rainy. A wicket falls, a group of Indian fans cheers; but under those umbrellas, the Chinese visitors to the ground are either trying to figur...
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21Sep By source belowNo Comments
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Asian Games: Shafali Verma leads batting charge, India progress to semifinal after rain-hit affair against Malaysia

Indian women’s cricket team entered the semifinals of the Asian Games in Hangzhou after rain interruptions led to their match against Malaysia being called off before completion on Thursday. India posted a total of 173/5 in their reduced quota of 15 overs while Malaysia’s innings lasted just two balls. India progressed on the basis of being the higher-ranked team. Smriti Mandhana and Co will take on the winner of Bangladesh versus Hong Kong China, which will take place on Friday at the Pingfeng Cricket Field in Zhejiang University of Technology. Asked to bat first by Malaysia, India were off to a flying start with captain Mandhana and Shafali Verma finding the boundaries regularly. There were quite a full tosses to feast on, and Malaysia’s fielding let them down as well. Verma came dow...
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21Sep By source belowNo Comments
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Asian Games 2023: Shafali Verma’s explosive batting sends India to semifinal | Asian Games 2023 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shafali Verma showcased her batting prowess, smashing an electrifying 67 off just 39 deliveries as India stormed into the semifinals of the women's cricket event at the Asian Games. This advancement came about as a result of India's superior ICC rankings after Thursday's quarter-final clash was prematurely abandoned due to adverse weather conditions.With the match being reduced to a 15-over-a-side contest, India exhibited remarkable batting prowess, posting an imposing total of 173 for the loss of 2 wickets. This impressive total was primarily attributed to the stellar performances of Shafali Verma, skipper Smriti Mandhana, who contributed 27 runs from 16 balls, and Jemimah Rodrigues, who blazed her way to 47 runs from 29 deliveries. Richa Ghosh's cameo, contributing 21 runs ...
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19Sep By source belowNo Comments
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Asian Games women’s cricket: India start favourites, but must mind the gap

India is the only Asian team to have made it to the semifinals or beyond at the last three ICC Women’s T20 World Cups. In all the editions of Women’s Asia Cup, only once has India not won the title. As seven-time champions of the continental event, including the most recent one in 2022, it is only obvious that they start favourites for the gold medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.But Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Co must be wary of the gap closing between them and their closest rivals in Asia. More so in the T20 format, says former India captain Mithali Raj. “I have been following the progress of the Sri Lankan and Pakistan teams. Both have won against very good sides like England, New Zealand and South Africa,” Mithali told The Indian Express. “They are coming into the Asian G...
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19Sep By source belowNo Comments
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Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur move up in ICC women’s ODI rankings – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian batters Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur have both improved their positions, jumping one spot up in the latest ICC Women's Player Rankings released on Tuesday.Mandhana has moved up to fourth position with 708 points, while Indian captain Harmanpreet has climbed to sixth position with 694 points.England's star batter Nat Sciver-Brunt currently holds the top spot in the ODI batting rankings. Sciver-Brunt achieved this ranking after a record-breaking century in their third ICC Women's Championship ODI victory over Sri Lanka, reaching a century in just 66 balls, which is the fastest for an England women's player. She finished with 120 runs from just 74 balls, including 18 fours and a six.Sciver-Brunt's outstanding performance also elevated her to the third-highest rati...
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12Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Social media divided after star India batter ‘denied entry’ by airline | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian women's cricket team opener Shafali Verma on Saturday shared her disappointment over a 'denied entry' by airline while travelling from Delhi to Varanasi. The 19-year-old in a social media post shared that she arrived 25 minutes before the departure time but was not allowed to board the flight. Along with that Shafali also mentioned that the airline staff also did not treat her well."Delhi to Varanasi: I came 25 mins before the departure time and we requested a lot, still I was denied entry. The staff’s behaviour was very rude. #indigo this wasn’t a good experience," Shafali wrote. However, there were mixed reactions on social media over the controversy as users pointed out that Shafali was late and the airline only followed the rules. "Boarding starts 25 mins before de...
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31Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Harmanpreet Kaur set to play for Trent Rockets in The Hundred | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Slapped with a two-match ban by the International Cricket Council due to her boorish behaviour in the third ODI against Bangladesh on July 22, Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur is set to return to the field on August 1 when she turns out for the Trent Rockets in The Hundred competition in England.Harmanpreet will be in action on day one of the event when she turns out for Trent Rockets against Southern Brave, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. In an Instagram video post on Saturday, the India skipper said: "Hi guys, this is Harmanpreet Kaur. Just arrived in Trent Bridge. We've a game on the 1st. Come and watch us. Thank you." Apart from her, three other top players of the Indian women's team - vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, Jemima h Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh will play in The...
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28Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Jemimah Rodrigues to play in the Hundred for Northern Superchargers | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's talented batter, Jemimah Rodrigues, has signed a last-minute deal to play for Northern Superchargers in the upcoming Hundred tournament in England. She will be replacing Australia's Heather Graham in the squad.Despite missing a significant portion of the competition last year due to a wrist injury, Rodrigues was one of the leading run-scorers in the inaugural season of the Hundred.According to espncricinfo, the Northern Superchargers had initially chosen not to retain her ahead of this year's draft in March. However, they have now brought her back into the side as an injury replacement.This news comes amid Australia's decision to withdraw two prominent players, Alyssa Healy and Ellyse Perry, from the tournament due to injuries sustained during Australia's second ODI a...
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22Jul By source belowNo Comments
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We expected better level of umpiring in terms of some decisions taken: Smriti Mandhana | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: While Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur's criticism of Bangladeshi umpires Muhammad Kamruzzaman and Tanvir Ahmed was quite fiery, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana chose a more restrained approach in expressing her views after the tied third WODI on Saturday, where some debatable decisions came under scrutiny.With both teams finishing with an identical score of 225, the series concluded in a 1-1 draw.However, Harmanpreet found herself in the midst of controversy when she was given out leg-before off a Nahida Akter delivery while attempting a sweep.She vehemently claimed that the ball had struck her bat before hitting the pads. In her evident frustration, she broke the stumps and openly criticised the umpiring as "pathetic" during the post-match presentation."What did you think?" Man...
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22Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Watch – ‘Pathetic umpiring’: Harmanpreet Kaur lashes out at umpires after tied third ODI | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her strong displeasure with the umpiring during the tied third ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur on Saturday, using the term "pathetic" to describe it.Bangladesh achieved their highest-ever total of 225/4 in the 50-over format against India, with Fargana Hoque (107) impressively registering her country's first-ever ODI century.In response, India's opener, Smriti Mandhana, contributed 59 runs, and Harleen Deol displayed a remarkable performance with 77 runs in the middle-order. However, India's batting lineup experienced a dramatic collapse, losing their last six wickets for a mere 34 runs, eventually getting bowled out for 225 in 49.3 overs.The series ended in a tie at 1-1, leaving India to settle for this result ...
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22Jul By source belowNo Comments
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3rd ODI: Bangladesh pull off a tie against India as series ends at 1-1 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In an intense showdown, the India Women's cricket team was bowled out for 225 as Bangladesh Women made a remarkable comeback to tie the third One-Day International in Mirpur on Saturday.The thrilling three-match ODI series concluded at 1-1, with the hosts claiming victory in the first ODI, while India responded with a comprehensive win in the second match.Chasing 226 for victory, India appeared to be cruising at 191 for five in the 42nd over. However, a sudden collapse saw them struggling at 217 for nine in the 48th over. Amidst the tension, Jemimah Rodrigues and Meghna Singh, the last-wicket pair, displayed incredible determination and nearly led India to the finish line.With only one run needed to win off the last four balls, Marufa Akter made a crucial breakthrough, dismis...
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18Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Smriti Mandhana moves up to 6th, Harmanpreet Kaur drops to 8th in ICC Women’s ODI rankings | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian batter Smriti Mandhana has moved up a spot to number six, while her captain Harmanpreet Kaur has dropped to the eighth position in the latest ICC women's ODI rankings released on Wednesday.Mandhana now has 704 rating points, while Harmanpreet, who moved two spots down, has 702.Among the Indian players, left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad holds the ninth position in the bowlers' rankings, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma occupies the seventh spot in the all-rounders' rankings. Both players have moved down a spot in their respective categories.Meanwhile, Australia's Beth Mooney has reclaimed the top spot in the ODI batters rankings, displacing Sri Lankan Chamari Athapaththu, whose reign lasted for only two weeks.Mooney's impressive performances in the first two ODIs ...
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9Jul By source belowNo Comments
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1st WT20I: Harmanpreet Kaur, spinners shine in India’s easy win over Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur fired a brisk unbeaten 35-ball 54 after spinners produced an all-round show as India women cruised to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first T20I in Mirpur on Sunday. After India women opted to bowl, spinners used the conditions to perfection restricting Bangladesh to a below-par 114 for 5.In reply, Harmanpreet smashed her first fifty of the season while her deputy Smriti Mandhana hit 38 off 34 balls as the duo added 70 runs for the third wicket to chase down the target in 16.2 overs.The skipper hit six boundaries and two sixes and made best use of the two reprieves that she got off left-arm spinner Nahida Akter's bowling.Mandhana was the pace-setter for India as she hit some delectable boundaries, five of them in all, including a rasping squ...
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8Jul By source belowNo Comments
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1st T20I: Indian women’s team looks to shake off rust in Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

MIRPUR: The Indian women's cricket team will be expecting the fresh faces to grab the opportunity with both hands and finishers to flourish in the three-match T20 series against Bangladesh beginning here on Sunday, its first international assignment in four months.The T20 series will be followed by three ODIs beginning July 16.The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side was last in action at the T20 World Cup in South Africa where it endured a narrow loss to Australia in the knockout phase.In an era where most male cricketers live out of a suitcase due to a relentless schedule, the members of the Indian women's team has had a lot of time to reflect and work on their game.The last competitive event for the Indian players was the inaugural Women's Premier League in March.India, who now have all the res...
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4Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Harmanpreet, Mandhana drop a place each in ODI batting chart; Deepti holds on to third in T20I all-rounder list

Indian women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her deputy Smriti Mandhana dropped a place each to sixth and seventh respectively in the latest ICC rankings for batters in ODIs released here on Tuesday. Swashbuckling batter Harmanpreet has 716 rating points while Mandhana has 714. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu topped the chart with 758 points, the first player from the island nation to achieve the feat. In bowling, left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad (617 rating points) and senior off-spinning all-rounder Deepti Sharma are placed eighth and tenth respectively in the list headed by England’s Sophie Ecclestone, who has accumulated 751 points. As far as the all-rounders are concerned, India’s Deepti is placed sixth with 322 points. In T20Is, Mandhana is static on third place with...
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4Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana drop a place each in ODI batting chart; Deepti Sharma holds on to third in T20I all-rounder list | Cricket News – Times of India

DUBAI: Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her deputy Smriti Mandhana dropped a place each to sixth and seventh respectively in the latest ICC rankings for batters in ODIs released here on Tuesday.Swashbuckling batter Harmanpreet has 716 rating points while Mandhana has 714. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu topped the chart with 758 points, the first player from the island nation to achieve the feat.In bowling, left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad (617 rating points) and senior off-spinning all-rounder Deepti Sharma are placed eighth and tenth respectively in the list headed by England's Sophie Ecclestone, who has accumulated 751 points.As far as the all-rounders are concerned, India's Deepti is placed sixth with 322 points.In T20Is, Mandhana is static on third place w...
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3Jun By source belowNo Comments
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Watch: How Team India stars look in all-new jersey | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket stars, including Virat Kohli, skipper Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, women's skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, and Smriti Mandhana, were captured donning the brand-new jerseys on Saturday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video where these esteemed players unveiled the highly anticipated Team India uniforms for the ODI and T20I formats, giving fans the first-ever sneak peek."The jersey that makes you feel just one thing, Impossible Is Nothing! #OwnYourStripes #adidasXBCCI #adidasTeamIndiaJersey #ImpossibleIsNothing," tweeted BCCI.The new jerseys for Team India for Test, ODI and T20I format for the season 2023-24 were finally revealed on Thursday.The official Instagram handle of Team India and Adidas India, the Men in Blue's kit ...
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