Author: Shourjyani Chatterjee

The perception of an athlete may be bound within the constraints of an aesthetic symmetry, but in the case of Lizelle Lee’s supremacy over her opponents within the 2026 WPL, this understanding stands invalid. By prioritizing raw competence and the ability to be consistent and clear the boundary, she shifts the narrative away from how an athlete’s body looks and toward what it can achieve under pressure. She further enforces this in her work behind the stumps, her sharp reflexes, and spectacular diving catches that prove the stigma related to agility and specific body type wrong. Lizelle Lee has been…

Nicola Carey’s inclusion in the Mumbai Indians (MI) lineup has been very crucial. While her individual performance has been excellent, it has caused a disbalance in the team. Carey has been performing well with the bat, scoring 131 runs at an average of 65.50 and a strike rate of 155.95 in the span of four matches, while also chipping in with 6 wickets at an economy of 8.46. However, these stats hide the “collateral damage” done to the rest of the order, particularly to Amelia Kerr and the momentum of the team during the powerplay. One of the most…

The UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants faced each other on January 10 in the first matches of the 2026 WPL season for both teams. Gujarat had earlier faced a lot of backlash for being overly dependent on Australian players, including Beth Mooney, captain Ashleigh Gardner, and Georgia Wareham. However, the batter who came out of syllabus was India’s very young and raw talent, Anushka Sharma. As Gardner rightly put it, “The most pleasing thing as a captain is seeing young players like Anushka Sharma come out and bat the way she did in her first game of the WPL. She…

The 2026 WPL is set to begin on January 9 and with only three days to go, all the teams have begun with their preparations. UP Warriorz and Gujrat Giants will be facing each other on January 10. Meg Lanning will be the captain of UP Warriorz after the withdrawal of Alyssa Healey from the tournament. Lanning was the captain of Delhi Capitals for the first three seasons and has led the team to play three consecutive finals. However, DC have failed to claim the title. Lanning has been a part of the Australian squad that won seven World…

Ahead of the 2026 season of the WPL, Gujarat Giants, along with the other teams, have begun their preparations. They will face UP Warriorz, led by Meg Lanning, on 10 January at 3:30 pm in their opening fixture. Gujarat Giants will be led by Ashley Gardner, who has recently taken over the captaincy from Beth Mooney, with Michael Klinger continuing as head coach. However, as seen in previous seasons, the team has been heavily reliant on the performances of its overseas players, particularly Gardner and Mooney. Gardner has played 25 matches for the franchise, scoring 567 runs and taking 25…

The inaugural match of the 2026 WPL season will be played between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on January 9. The second game is between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals on January 10 from 7:30 pm. The last time both the teams met was in the final of the 2025 WPL season, where MI secured the title, defeating DC by 8 runs. Delhi Capitals have played all three finals but have failed to secure the title even once. This is concerning for the fans, the players and the coaching staff. With exit of Lisa Keightley – who…

Mumbai Indians have started their training for the upcoming 2026 season of Women’s Premier league. Mumbai Indians will play the first match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 9th of January also marking the first match of the 2026 season. Saika Ishaque, Sanjana S, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, N Kranthi Reddy and Rahila Firdous were the players spotted at the camp to kickstart their preparations. The opening session mainly focused on fitness, skill assessment and team integration, helping the players to practice and gain their rhythm under the close supervision of the coaching staff. Along with structured drills and…

Kristen Beams was 29 when she made her debut for Australia as a leg-spinner with a prominent googly She has played a crucial role in taking wickets in the middle overs. Although a late bloomer, she was very quick to secure a permanent spot for herself in the team. In her early days, she played for Tasmania, her home state, but then later moved to Victoria to pursue her career in cricket. Beamsfinished her 2017 ODI World Cup campaign as the third highest wicket-taker. However, the wicket that people remember, is of Mithali Raj getting bowled out on 36 in…

First the World Cup that India won and then the first two T20I matches between India and Sri Lanka — they were not merely about sporting victories. They probably showcased a more profound social shift in Indian society, especially with regard to women’s leadership, visibility and confidence in the public domain. India’s winning results in these games represented the growing recognition of women as competent professionals, challenging long-existing gender disparities in both sport and society. For the longest time in India, cricket was mainly associated with men. When people were asked about their favourite cricketers, it was the men who…

By Shourjyani Chatterjee The IPL 2026 mini-auction had its most dramatic moments when Cameron Green became the focus of a bidding war. Starting at a base price of ₹2 crore, the Australian all-rounder was eventually purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for ₹25.20 crore. This made him the most expensive overseas player in IPL history. The initial bidding was between KKR and Rajasthan Royals (RR), with RR’s strong participation raising eyebrows as their purse was limited to ₹16.05 crore. As the price rose, KKR which had the largest budget, stepped in decisively, forcing RR to withdraw at ₹13.60 crore. Also…