Women's World Cup: India need to find extra level to beat Australia, says Mithali Raj
A last-game victory over New Zealand secured India`s place in the knockout stages, a performance that was arguably its best in the competition, bowling out the White Ferns for just 79.
Jul 20, 2017, 11:18 AM IST
Australia's Ellyse Perry scores 5 consecutive fifties for 3rd time, beats Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson in process
Australia's ever-consistent all-rounder Ellyse Perry registered another record to her name in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2017, scoring five consecutive fifties for the third time in her career.
Jul 17, 2017, 17:33 PM IST
Weekly sports round-up, July 10 to 16: From Ravi Shastri's appointment as India coach to Roger Federer's record Wimbledon title
An eventful sporting week culminated with Roger Federer winning a record 19th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, even as uncertainty continued to rule Indian cricket on who else will join the coaching staff to support Ravi Shastri, the new head coach.
Jul 17, 2017, 00:16 AM IST
WWC 2017: Yuvraj Singh lauds India's progression to semi-final, brands win over New Zealand 'inspirational'
Skipper Mithali Raj was declared as the woman of the match.
Jul 16, 2017, 15:29 PM IST
ICC Women's World Cup: Accolades pour in for India for entering semis
Skipper Mithali slammed a century before left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad returned with a five-wicket haul as India crushed New Zealand by 186 runs to storm into the semifinals of the ICC Women's World Cup at Derby, England.
Jul 15, 2017, 23:14 PM IST
Women’s World Cup: Under pressure India face New Zealand in virtual quarterfinal on Saturday
Hanging on to fourth spot on the points table, a loss tomorrow will shatter India's semifinal hopes. After starting the tournament on a promising note with four wins on the trot, India slumped to their second straight loss on Wednesday.
Jul 14, 2017, 11:51 AM IST
Mithali Raj calls on team to step up ahead of New Zealand clash
Raj made ODI history in Bristol on Wednesday but it was Australia who booked its place in the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament at The County Ground.
Jul 13, 2017, 09:48 AM IST
WATCH: Ellyse Perry obstructs the field, stops Sushma Verma from taking run in India vs Australia match
India lost the match by 8-wickets, which leaves them needing to beat New Zealand in the final group match on Saturday to qualify for the semi-finals. Australia confirmed their last-four spot with today's win.
Jul 12, 2017, 23:22 PM IST
WATCH: Mithali Raj becomes first woman to score 6000 ODI runs, reaches milestone with huge six
Mithali's innings was laced with four boundaries and one hit into the stands, which came off the delivery she reached the 6000-run mark.
Jul 12, 2017, 21:22 PM IST
Mithali Raj, Sachin Tendulkar not made, they are born: Mithali's coach RSR Murthy
Murthy, who has been associated with Mithali since she joined Railways in 2000, applauded her talent and dedication.
Jul 12, 2017, 20:32 PM IST
Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar lead wishes on social media as Mithali Raj becomes all-time women's ODI top-scorer
Mithali's 6000-run milestone was achieved with a huge six off leg-break bowler Kirsten Beams as she received a standing ovation from the Indian bench.
Jul 12, 2017, 18:38 PM IST
WATCH: The moment 'Legend' Mithali Raj became all-time top-scorer in women's ODI cricket
Mithali was dismissed on 69 by Kristen Beams in the 41st over as India went two down for 166.
Jul 12, 2017, 18:00 PM IST
Women’s World Cup: Mithali Raj on verge of run-scoring record
A hallmark of Raj`s prolific career has been her consistency. In 1999, she burst onto the scene as a 16-year-old with a hundred on debut against Ireland at Milton Keynes, an innings that still makes her the youngest ever ODI centurion.
Jul 12, 2017, 09:43 AM IST
Move over Disha Patani, 'run-machine' Smriti Mandhana is youngsters' new national crush
Smriti has so far made 198 runs in 3 matches for the Indian cricket team.
Jul 04, 2017, 20:19 PM IST
Women's World Cup: Smriti Mandhana scores unbeaten ton, guides India to 7-wicket win over West Indies
After her match-winning 90 against hosts England, Mandhana started from where she had left the other day, hitting 13 fours and two sixes -- both pull shots.
Jun 29, 2017, 22:15 PM IST
WATCH: Indian eves' Sushma Verma produces MS Dhoni-esque stumping to dismiss West Indies' Chedean Nation
Sushma's pattern on dislodging bails and the confidence with which she implemented the dismissal was very similar to that of Dhoni's.
Jun 29, 2017, 21:01 PM IST
WATCH: Three sixes in a row! England's Natalie Sciver goes 'boom-boom' against Pakistan in WWC 2017
Sciver hit 137 off 92 balls and captain Knight scored 106 off 109 balls as the hosts recovered from 42 for two to post a gigantic total of 377 for seven in 50 overs.
Jun 28, 2017, 18:59 PM IST
WATCH: 16 needed from 12 balls! South Africa chase down Pakistan's total in style at 2017 Women's World Cup
South Africa laid the foundations in the field by holding Pakistan to 206 for eight in their full 50 overs.
Jun 26, 2017, 10:51 AM IST
WATCH: Virat Kohli & Co wish women's team all the best ahead of World Cup campaign
India are in the group of death, which also has defending champions Australia, and New Zealand.
Jun 23, 2017, 17:16 PM IST
ICC Champions Trophy: Team hotels went into lockdown after London terror attack
Three knife-wielding attackers, wearing fake suicide vests, unleashed a terror rampage through central London, plowing a high-speed van into pedestrians on the iconic London Bridge before stabbing revellers in a nearby market, killing seven people and injuring 48.
Jun 04, 2017, 18:40 PM IST
