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Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in T20I cricket across men’s and women’s formats after surpassing Suzie Bates during the Asian Games semifinal against Bangladesh. ICC chairman Jay Shah praised the India vice-captain for her record-breaking contribution to women’s cricket

Smriti Mandhana became the leading run-scorer in T20I cricket across men’s and women’s cricket after scoring 37 off 19 balls against Bangladesh in the Asian Games semifinal. She surpassed New Zealand’s Suzie Bates and took her tally to 4,788 runs.

India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup final in Dubai to clinch a record-extending eighth title. Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana struck half-centuries before Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma spearheaded India’s dominant bowling performance

Vivek Razdan has urged India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana to play her natural game and anchor the innings in Sunday’s Women’s Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. He also warned India against underestimating the defending champions after their semifinal comeback

India and Sri Lanka face off in the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup final after unbeaten campaigns. India seek their eighth title, while Sri Lanka draw confidence from their 2024 final triumph. Fielding could prove crucial in Sunday’s clash.

Seven-time champions India face Bangladesh in the Women’s Asia Cup semi-final, with a place in Sunday’s final at stake. India enter as favourites but remain concerned about middle-order instability, while Bangladesh will look to exploit any weakness and spring an upset

Smriti Mandhana revealed how injured teammate Jemimah Rodrigues’ light-hearted pre-match banter helped ease her nerves before she smashed a record-breaking 124 against Hong Kong in the Women’s Asia Cup. The knock took Mandhana to a record 18 international centuries

RCB head coach Malolan Rangarajan credited Smriti Mandhana's relentless discipline and high standards for her record-breaking achievements in women's international cricket. Teammates Arundhati Reddy and Radha Yadav also praised the India vice-captain's leadership, preparation and consistency

After defeating Hong Kong China by 137 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup, Indian players shared tactical advice, signed memorabilia and exchanged jerseys with their opponents. The interaction highlighted sportsmanship and camaraderie beyond competition, with Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur leading the gesture

India, already through to the Women’s Asia Cup semi-finals, face Pakistan in their final Group A clash in Dubai on Saturday. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma are in form, while India will look to address middle-order concerns.

Smriti Mandhana says inspiring young girls to play cricket matters more to her than personal records. The India vice-captain made history with 124 against Hong Kong China, becoming women’s international cricket’s leading run-scorer and recording several milestones.

West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves and captain Hayley Matthews have won the ICC Player of the Month awards for July. Their victories mark the first time West Indies players have claimed both monthly awards and only the fifth such instance overall.

Australia great Ellyse Perry has praised Smriti Mandhana’s incredible willpower and strong mindset, while highlighting Harmanpreet Kaur’s tenacity and competitiveness. Perry also backed the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy and reflected on the evolution of women’s cricket and learning from younger players

Ellyse Perry praised Smriti Mandhana's skill, willpower and mindset, calling her a great competitor. The Australia great also reflected on her career longevity, representing Australia and the growth of women's cricket ahead of the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy.

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the ACC Women’s Asia Cup and Asian Games after suffering a high-grade right hamstring tear while playing in The Hundred. Pratika Rawal has been named her replacement for the Asia Cup

Former India captain Mithali Raj has endorsed youngsters Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues as future T20I leaders, clarifying that current vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is better suited to lead the national team in longer formats

Former captain Mithali Raj has urged India to adopt split captaincy, backing Smriti Mandhana for Tests and ODIs while proposing Shafali Verma for T20Is. Raj criticized the team's poor fitness standards and the lack of a leadership pipeline

India Women scripted history at Lord's on Monday, securing a massive 270-run victory over England in the venue's inaugural Women's Test. Seamer Kranti Gaud's five-wicket haul capped off a dominant all-round display by the visitors on day four

An unbeaten 91 from wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia powered India to a commanding 250/4 at lunch on Day 3 of the one-off Test at Lord's, stretching the visitors' overall lead over England to a monumental 365 runs

Deepti Sharma praised India's top-order batters after scoring a fighting half-century in the women's Test at Lord's. India posted 285 before reducing England to 21/1, taking early control of the historic match on the opening day.