ICC Women's World Cup 2017: Mithali Raj and Co. are champions in their own way, despite not lifting the trophy
So close, so near, it felt as if they would make it, but failed by few inches. But is that it for the Indian eves? Just a couple of congratulatory tweets from fellow countrymen? Aren't they champions in their own way?
Jul 24, 2017, 13:31 PM ISTICC WWC Final: After Bengal tiger, it's the turn of tigress to roar at Lord's
For a battle-hardened veteran, figures of 3 for 23 in 10 overs in a World Cup final is as good as it gets but then the 'Mecca of Cricket' has always been a happy hunting ground for Bengal cricketers.
Jul 24, 2017, 00:20 AM ISTPM Narendra Modi, Sachin Tendulkar lead in hailing Team India's inspiring effort despite agonising loss
Although, Mithali Raj & co. finished as the second best team of the tournament and could not cross the final hurdle, Twitter errupted to show that the nation is proud of this team's achievement.
Jul 23, 2017, 23:31 PM ISTICC Women's World Cup Final: India suffer heartbreaking nine-run defeat against England
It was an anti-climactic result for India since they were well on course for a memorable triumph, sitting pretty at 191 for three in 42.5 before a batting collapse saw them bowled out for 219 in 48.4 overs.
Jul 23, 2017, 23:05 PM ISTWATCH: Experienced Jhulan Goswami rips apart England top order in ICC Women's World Cup final
Goswami made her international debut was back in 2002 and has been a vanguard for the women's cricket. She has played 10 Tests, 163 ODIs and 60 T20Is for India, taking 40, 192 and 50 wickets respectively, before the start of the match.
Jul 23, 2017, 18:34 PM ISTICC Women's World Cup 2017: Mithali Raj and Co. on cusp of creating history at Lord's
"For me and Jhulan (Goswami), it is very special because we are two players from 2005 (ICC World Cup) who have been with the team," added Raj.
Jul 22, 2017, 16:23 PM ISTWATCH: Oh you beauty! Jhulan Goswami makes a mockery of Aussie legend Meg Lanning
Seasoned bowler Jhulan Goswami on Thursday showcased her brilliance by removing Aussie legend and captain Meg Lanning with an unplayable delivery in the second semi-final of the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup at Derby. It indeed was one of the best moments of the tournament.
Jul 20, 2017, 23:09 PM ISTSachin Tendulkar shares inspiring Facebook post about Jhulan Goswami
India will play Australia in the semifinal on Thursday and the winner of that game will take on hosts England in the final on Sunday.
Jul 18, 2017, 22:41 PM ISTICC ODI rankings: Mithali Raj on verge of leapfrogging Meg Lanning as top-ranked batswoman
Apart from providing stability to India's innings, Mithali has also scripted a plethora of records in the coveted tournament. Not only is she now the highest run-getter in women's ODI cricket, but also the first Indian cricketer to score a total of 1000 runs in World Cup.
Jul 17, 2017, 10:44 AM ISTICC Women's World Cup: India's winning run ends with heavy loss to South Africa
India would have sealed their semifinal berth with a win today but now have their task cut out in the remaining round robin matches against the mighty Australia and New Zealand.
Jul 08, 2017, 22:01 PM ISTICC Women's World Cup: India inch closer to semi-final with 16-run win over Sri Lanka
Mithali Raj and Co recorded their fourth win on the trot as they defended a respectable 232/8 by restricting the island nation to 216 for 7.
Jul 05, 2017, 22:46 PM ISTICC Women's World Cup 2017: Ekta Bisht create records galore with her 5/18 against Pakistan
It wasn't for the first time that the 31-year-old had done something like that. Less than five months ago, Ekta had achieved her first five-wicket haul against the same team during a World Cup Qualifier match.
Jul 04, 2017, 18:10 PM ISTICC Women's World Cup 2017: Confident Indian eves look to carry on momentum against Sri Lanka – Preview
The Indians, enjoying good run, would certainly start as overwhelming favourites against Sri Lanka, who have looked below-par in the tournament so far with three defeats from as many matches.
Jul 04, 2017, 13:28 PM ISTICC Women's World Cup: Pakistan's Kainat Imtiaz's hails Jhulan Goswami, shares heart-touching message on Instagram
Kainat Imtiaz, member of Pakistan's women's cricket team, took to Instagram to share an emotional story behind her becoming a fast bowler.
Jul 04, 2017, 11:30 AM ISTJhulan Goswami's feat 'a moment of pride' for entire BCCI, says CK Khanna
Jhulan went past Cathryn Fitzpatrick, the former Australian bowler on Tuesday in the Quadrangular Series match against hosts South Africa in Potchefstroom.Jhulan took three wickets for only 20 runs and played a key role in India`s seven-wicket win over the Proteas.
May 10, 2017, 16:09 PM ISTIndia's Jhulan Goswami makes history, becomes highest ODI wicket-taker in women's cricket
With 271 International wickets across all formats, the 34-year-old Indian pacer is the all-time leading wicket-taker in women`s cricket.Goswami made her ODI debut against England in 2002.
May 09, 2017, 20:14 PM IST#WCC17: Sachin Tendulkar announced official ambassador by ICC on International Women's Day
The World Cup kicks off from June 24 at England and Wales with eight cricketing nations going head-to-head for the prestigious trophy
Mar 08, 2017, 20:50 PM ISTMithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur make it to top-10 of ICC Women's rankings
Harmanpreet, known for her towering sixes is 574 points in the list
Feb 22, 2017, 17:38 PM ISTSachin Tendulkar feels excited about ICC Women's World Cup, says such events play big role in globalising the game
Tendulkar hoped that Indian stars such as pacer Jhulan Goswami and batter Mithali Raj will do their bit to light up the tournament.
Feb 04, 2017, 13:26 PM ISTIndia beat Pakistan again to win back-to-back Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup titles
India are the undisputed champions in Asia, having won all the six tournaments so far. The first four tournaments were competed in ODI format.
Dec 04, 2016, 15:07 PM IST