President Droupadi Murmu congratulated India’s women’s cricket team on winning the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup, calling the players a source of inspiration for the country’s youth. India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to claim a record-extending eighth title.
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
Shafali Verma’s fluent 64 and Deepti Sharma’s three-wicket haul powered India to a 40-run win over Bangladesh in the Women’s Asia Cup semi-final. India posted 149/6 before restricting Bangladesh to 109/7 to reach another continental final
India thrashed Pakistan by seven wickets in the Women’s Asia Cup, with young spinners Shree Charani and Prema Rawat taking three wickets each to bowl Pakistan out for 55. Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma completed the chase comfortably
India and Pakistan continued their no-handshake protocol during their Women's Asia Cup Group A clash in Dubai on Saturday. Captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana avoided the traditional greeting at the toss, continuing a practice maintained by Indian teams since 2025
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against India in their Women’s Asia Cup Group A clash in Dubai. Both teams remained unchanged, while India captain Harmanpreet Kaur became the first player to lead a side in 150 T20Is
India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has dismissed suggestions that the team’s dominant record against Pakistan gives them a psychological advantage ahead of their Women's Asia Cup clash. She said India remain focused on playing good cricket and maintaining their winning momentum
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.
Shafali Verma praised the “atmosphere of happiness” in India’s squad after their 94-run victory over Thailand in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. She also lauded Deepti Sharma and Nandni while acknowledging areas India need to improve
Thailand opted to bowl against India in their Women’s Asia Cup Group A opener in Dubai. Pratika Rawal was handed her T20I debut, while Deepti Sharma is set to make her 150th T20I appearance for India
Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes winning the Women’s Asia Cup should be India’s immediate priority, while using the tournament to assess combinations ahead of the Champions Trophy. She also backed greater opportunities for fringe players before the major event
India all-rounder Deepti Sharma is using her stint with Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred to sharpen her batting, bowling and fielding ahead of the Women’s Asia Cup. Deepti, joint second-highest wicket-taker, says she is relishing the challenge.
