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The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is right around the corner, and the excitement is building as the five franchises prepare for another high-octane season. Ahead of the much-anticipated tournament, Star Sports conducted an exclusive interview with India’s premier all-rounder, Deepti Sharma. During the conversation, Deepti shared her insights on the upcoming matches, potential breakout stars, and her personal expectations. …

In a strategic move ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 season, Delhi Capitals (DC) announced the signing of Australian leg-spinner Alana King as a replacement for all-rounder Annabel Sutherland, who has withdrawn due to personal reasons. The JSW-GMR co-owned franchise recently confirmed the development, signaling a notable tactical shift just few days before the new season. Perennial finalists …

India‘s rising bowling sensation, Vaishnavi Sharma, recently sat down for an insightful interview on the Eye India channel on December 7, 2025. During the conversation, she shared the personal inspirations and sporting icons that have shaped her rapid ascent into the national side. Vaishnavi Sharma shares her favourite cricketers: Top 3 male and female choices revealed In a candid moment …

India Women wrapped up the T20I series against Sri Lanka on a winning note, defeating the visitors by 15 runs in the fifth and final match at the Greenfield International Stadium. A commanding half-century from Harmanpreet Kaur and a disciplined bowling effort helped the hosts defend a challenging total of 175, despite a strong resistance from Sri Lanka’s top order. …

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 has been hit by a major late setback with Australian stars Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland pulling out of the tournament due to personal reasons. Their withdrawals come less than two weeks before the start of the fourth edition, forcing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) into last-minute squad adjustments. RCB lose …

India’s vice-captain Smriti Mandhana etched her name into the pantheon of cricketing greats on Sunday, December 28, 2025, becoming the fastest player to surpass 10,000 runs in women’s international cricket. The left-handed opener reached the monumental landmark during the fourth T20I against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium, further cementing her status as the premier batter of the modern …

India Women crushed Sri Lanka Women by 30 runs in the 4th T20I at Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, posting a record-breaking 221/2 before restricting the visitors to 191/6. Smriti Mandhana‘s 80 off 48 balls and Shafali Verma‘s 79 off 46 balls powered the hosts to their highest Women’s T20I total, sealing a commanding series victory. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma bolster …

India clinched a commanding eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third T20I at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on December 26, 2025, sealing the five-match series 3-0. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name in history with this triumph, breaking Meg Lanning’s record as captain in Women’s T20Is. Shafali Verma’s explosive unbeaten 79 off 42 balls powered India to chase down …

India continued their dominance in the T20I series against Sri Lanka, sealing an unassailable 3-0 lead with a commanding eight-wicket victory in the third match at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. The hosts once again followed a familiar blueprint, clinical bowling up front followed by a ruthless chase. Sri Lanka were kept to a modest total after …

In a landmark decision that promises to redefine the landscape of women’s cricket in India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a substantial increase in match fees for the domestic women cricketers. This historic move, approved during an Apex Council meeting on December 22, 2024, will see match fees more than double across all categories, …