Indian cricketer, allrounder for Mumbai; Jagmohan Dalmiya Award recipient
Australia has reached 200-plus in the Women’s T20 World Cup, posting 219-1 and defeating the Netherlands by 98 runs. India has defeated Pakistan by 64 runs, with Deepti Sharma taking 5-10 and Smriti Mandhana scoring a half-century. Bangladesh records a late chase against the Netherlands. New Zealand fights to stay alive in the tournament after a dramatic finish against Ireland.
England has secured a place in the Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord’s after a 40‑run win over South Africa. Nat Sciver‑Brunt and Heather Knight led a 133‑run partnership that set a challenging target, while Sophie Ecclestone’s fielding and bowling sealed the win in a day of high pressure and emotion.
England's white-ball teams have surged on the back of Brook and Salt’s chase, with India defeated as England eye a first-world No. 1 ranking in the format after consecutive series wins. A developing ODI strategy emerges as Stokes' retirement and leadership changes ripple through the squad.
Heather Knight has retired from international cricket after England’s historic first women’s Test at Lord’s, ending a 16-year England career that included a World Cup triumph in 2017 and a record 320 appearances across formats. Nat Sciver‑Brunt will lead England in the ongoing Test against India as the side enters a period of transition.
India have defeated England by 270 runs in the one-off women’s Test at Lord’s, marking a historic victory as Kranti Gaud and Yastika Bhatia shine; England’s Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight retire after the match.