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Sakshi Rao’s switch from medium pace to off-spin and eventually left-arm spin has shaped her cricketing journey. After impressive spells for Hyderabad, including six for 13 in the 2024 BCCI Under-23 Trophy, she now hopes to push for higher honours

The only red-ball fixture between India A Women and Australia A Women has been shifted from Dharamsala to Mohali due to prolonged rainfall and prevailing ground conditions. The multi-day match will be played from September 29 to October 2 at PCA IS Bindra Stadium

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

The BCCI has announced key dates for the 2027 TATA Women’s Premier League, with the fifth edition scheduled from January 14 to February 7. Player retention will close on September 28, while the auction will be held in Kochi on October 28

Thailand’s Suleeporn Laomi and Nannapat Koncharoenkai, along with Isle of Man’s Lucy Barnett, have been nominated for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for August 2026 after standout performances across ODI and T20I cricket

Ireland women’s all-rounder Arlene Kelly has announced her retirement from international cricket after a four-and-a-half-year career. The 32-year-old, who was born in New Zealand, featured in 110 matches for Ireland and leaves as the team’s third-highest wicket-taker

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said India is fully prepared to host the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy after the ICC shifted the six-team tournament from Sri Lanka. Matches will be played in Mumbai and Vadodara from February 14 to 28

Sri Lanka Cricket has accepted the ICC's decision to shift the Women's Champions Trophy to India and pledged full support for the tournament. Sri Lanka's women's team retains qualification, with six teams set to compete in Mumbai and Vadodara

The Hyderabad Cricket Association will conduct open selections for girls in the Under-15, Under-19 and Under-23 age groups at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, from September 1 to 3. Players must carry birth certificate and Aadhaar card copies

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

UP Warriorz coach Abhishek Nayar says women cricketers are exceptionally eager to learn and improve, with their enthusiasm enriching his coaching experience. Ahead of WPL 2027, Nayar also discusses UPW’s Bengaluru camp, talent scouting, player development and the growth of women's cricket

The UAE booked their place at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027 by defeating hosts Malaysia by one run in a thrilling Asia Qualifier final. The unbeaten campaign secured the region’s lone qualification berth for the global tournament in Nepal and Bangladesh

B R Suvarna Lakshmi has been appointed chairperson of the Hyderabad women's selection committee for the 2026-27 season. Anita Mishra, G Sangeeta, M Keertana and Ekta Saxena have been named as members of the selection panel

India wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia reflected on her grueling recovery from a severe ACL injury. Speaking after her historic, record-breaking Test century at Lord's, she emphasized turning career-threatening setbacks into mental fuel for future challenges

RISE Worldwide has signed India and Mumbai Indians batter Gunalan Kamalini as its first female client. The 18-year-old sensation, who debuted internationally at 17, joins a prestigious cricket roster featuring Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah

India's cricket fraternity celebrated a historic milestone as Harmanpreet Kaur's side crushed England by 270 runs in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's. Landmark performances from Yastika Bhatia and Kranti Gaud anchored the monumental red-ball victory

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar surprised the Indian women's cricket team with an unannounced visit on the final day of their one-off Test against England at Lord's, offering words of motivation as India closed in on a historic win

Women's participation in cricket has doubled across India since 2020, according to a BBC-commissioned study. The survey also found significant growth in badminton, while experts at a Hyderabad panel discussed improved infrastructure, opportunities and the challenges women still face in sports.

Opening bat Smriti Mandhana celebrated her 300th international match with a historic, unbeaten half-century, driving India to 122/3 at lunch on day one of their historic, first-ever women's Test match against England at Lord's

India all-rounder Prathyusha Challuru secured a record bid of Rs 4.5 lakh from Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters during a high-stakes Maharani Trophy auction, where four franchises spent heavily to build formidable squads for the upcoming T20 tournament