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Fame changes many people, but some never forget the contribution of those who helped them succeed in their journey. India middle-order batter Jemimah rodrigues, one of the heroes of the Women in Blue’s 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup triumph, on Sunday gifted her childhood coach Prashant Shetty a brand-new SUV.

Fresh from their ODI World Cup victory, India's women's cricket team is intensely focused on clinching the 2026 T20 World Cup in England. Batter Jemimah rodrigues emphasized the team's heightened hunger for success, stating preparations began immediately after their last triumph.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

Former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar expressed concern over bowlers' plight in IPL-2026 due to high scoring, suggesting boundary pushes to rebalance the game. He also urged Mumbai's young cricketers to prioritize playing for their city. The MCA also felicitated Ayush Mhatre and awarded lifetime achievement awards.

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.

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