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The squad selected for the World Cup will also participate in the three-match T20I series against England, which begins on May 28.

The squad of 15 players for the Women's T20 World Cup has been announced.

Speaking about Mandhana, Karthik described her as one of his favourite players, highlighting not just her batting ability but also the calm authority and freedom she brings as a leader.

The Women’s Selection Committee has announced India’s squad for the five-match T20I series against South Africa starting April 17. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the team, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain for the away tour.

Hyderabad cricketers G Trisha and Drithi Kesari were felicitated at the BCCI Naman Awards in Delhi. Both were part of India’s Under-19 World Cup winning team, with Trisha creating history by scoring the first century in the tournament

Smriti Mandhana’s 82 and Jemimah Rodrigues’ 59 powered India to a 17-run win in the third Women’s T20I against Australia, securing a historic 2-1 series victory and their first bilateral T20I series triumph in Australia since 2016

India began their Australia tour with a strong 21-run victory in the rain-hit first Women’s T20I. Arundhati Reddy starred with the ball, while Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma contributed with the bat

The Indian women’s cricket team has arrived in Australia for a multi-format series starting February 15. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead across formats, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. The tour includes three T20Is, three ODIs, and a one-off Test

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second Women’s Premier League title with a six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in Vadodara. Smriti Mandhana’s 87 and Georgia Voll’s 79 powered RCB to a record chase, making them holders of both IPL and WPL crowns

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Smriti Mandhana, face Jemimah Rodrigues’ Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League final in Vadodara. RCB seek a second crown, while DC aim to break their jinx after three runner-up finishes

Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru into the WPL 2026 final with an eight-wicket win over UP Warriorz. Nadine de Klerk starred with the ball, taking four wickets as RCB chased 144 in 13.1 overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women defeated Gujarat Giants by 61 runs in Vadodara to secure a playoffs spot in WPL 2026. Gautami Naik scored 73, while Sayali Satghare took 3/21 as RCB registered their sixth consecutive win, setting a new league record

Smriti Mandhana’s 96 and Georgia Voll’s unbeaten 54 powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026. Shafali Verma’s fighting 62 went in vain as RCB registered their fourth consecutive victory to stay unbeaten

Grace Harris smashed a 40-ball 85, including the fastest fifty of the season, to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a nine-wicket win over UP Warriorz in the WPL. Smriti Mandhana added 47 as RCB chased 144 in 12.1 overs

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma’s record 162‑run stand powered India to their highest women’s T20I total of 221/2, before Vaishnavi Sharma’s 2/24 sealed a 30‑run win over Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram. India now lead the five‑match series 4‑0

India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the second Women’s T20I at Visakhapatnam, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Shafali Verma’s unbeaten 69 and strong spin bowling from Sneh Rana, Vaishnavi Sharma and Shree Charani sealed the win

India will face Sri Lanka in the second WT20I in Visakhapatnam after an eight-wicket win in the opener. Harmanpreet Kaur stressed on improving fielding, while Jemimah Rodrigues and Vaishnavi Sharma impressed as India aim to continue their dominance

India start their five-match Women’s T20I series against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. With Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana leading, youngsters G Kamalini and Vaishnavi Sharma will be closely watched as India build towards next year’s World Cup

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has announced that her wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal has been called off. Urging privacy for both families, she said her focus remains on representing India. The decision follows weeks of speculation and online rumours.

Choreographer Nandika Dwivedi has denied rumours linking her to the postponement of Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana’s wedding, calling the claims baseless and distressing. She said unverified online speculation has affected her mental well-being. Another choreographer also issued a clarification.