Author: Trisha Ghosal

India’s comfortable victory over Sri Lanka in the first women’s T20I brought an old concern into sharp focus — fielding. Dew was not cited as an excuse, but it was certainly a possible reason for the slippery outfield and awkward handling. Even then, the larger issue goes beyond conditions. India dropped five catches, and that number alone tells a story that cannot be ignored any longer. This is not a one-off. India’s fielding has been inconsistent for a while now. During the ODI World Cup, there were moments of brilliance mixed with spells of untidiness. The trend continued from the…

In an era where T20 batting is increasingly reduced to raw power and six-hitting muscle, Jemimah Rodrigues delivered a timely reminder that there is more than one winning template in the shortest format. Her unbeaten 69 off 44 balls was not just a match-winning knock; it was a statement that intent does not always need brutality. Rodrigues struck at 156.82, a strike rate that any team would gladly take from a No.3 in a chase. More importantly, she did it without a single six. Instead, she relied on impeccable timing, sharp placement and relentless strike rotation. Ten boundaries flowed off…

India thrashed Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the five-match series in Vizag. The home team roped in left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma in the XI for the first game. She returned figures of 4-0-16-0. After the match, the debutant addressed the media. Here are excerpts of the press conference… On Making Her India Debut India’s comfortable win also marked a special personal milestone for Vaishnavi Sharma, who addressed the media with quiet confidence after her first appearance in national colours. Asked about missing out on individual recognition on debut, Vaishnavi was clear that there was no disappointment. Her focus,…

India began their 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup preparations with a thumping win against Sri Lanka in Vizag. Asked to bat first, Sri Lanka managed 121/6 in their 20 overs. India chased down the target with ease, winning by eight wickets with 32 balls to spare. Chasing 122, Jemimah Rodrigues took everyone down memory lane, playing a brilliant knock reminiscent of her semi-final century in the 50-over World Cup against Australia. Hitting the ball to almost every part of the ground, she found the gaps at will. The Sri Lankan bowlers and captain had no answer to Jemimah’s unbeaten 69…

The ODI World Champions are back in action from tonight, but in a different format. With about six months to go before the T20I World Cup, India begin their preparations for the marquee event as they take on Sri Lanka in Vizag. India have 11 T20Is lined up before the World Cup, five against Sri Lanka in this series, three against Australia in Australia, and three against England in England just before the tournament. These 11 games will be crucial for India to finalise their playing XI and, more importantly, settle their batting order. Jemimah Rodrigues’ performances in the ODI…

India are the current ODI world champions. Their preparations for becoming the T20I world champions in 2026 begins tomorrow with the five-match series against Sri Lanka. The first two T20Is will be played in Vizag, followed by the remaining three in Trivandrum. On the eve of the series, captain Harmanpreet Kaur addressed the media. Here are the excerpts from the press conference. On hectic days after the World Cup win Harmanpreet admitted that the schedule post the ODI World Cup triumph has been relentless but insisted she wouldn’t have it any other way. “It was hectic, but I want these…

If there is one name that unites teammates, coaches, opponents and analysts alike, it is Annabel Sutherland. In a women’s cricket landscape crowded with specialists, Sutherland stands apart as a rare, modern all-rounder, someone who bowls crunch overs with pace and control, and bats with a temperament that once made pressure situations her natural habitat. Even in a year where her batting numbers have dipped, the consensus remains unchanged: she is the best cricketer in the women’s game right now. Yet, 2025 has been a year of contrast. Annabel Sutherland the bowler has been outstanding, a banker across formats. Annabel…

Sophie Devine has been one of the torchbearers of women’s cricket for close to two decades now. She announced her retirement from ODIs in 2025 after the World Cup. While 2025 has been a lucky year for teams and players who had long starved for silverware, Devine cannot quite say the same. Apart from being a trailblazer, she has also been one of the most loved characters in women’s cricket, but 2025 for her has been a story of what could have been. The Hundred Women’s Competition Devine featured for Southern Brave in The Hundred Women’s competition in 2025. While…

Indian sports entered uncharted territory on Sunday night in Chennai as the national team clinched its maiden major world squash team title, defeating top seeds Hong Kong, China 3-0 to lift the 2025 SDAT Squash World Cup. On home court, in front of an electric crowd, India delivered a performance that was as composed as it was commanding, a statement momentwhich was years in the making. The final began with India’s most experienced campaigner, Joshna Chinappa, setting the tone. Facing Ka Yi Lee, Chinappa showcased her tactical nous and big-match temperament, winning 3-1 in a gripping contest that swung the…

Two topics dominate modern cricket chatter: · Does Virat Kohli still have it? · Should batters show “intent” from ball one? Yesterday’s Kohli century quietly and efficiently, answered both. Hunger and Fitness: The Kohli Combination The punch in the air after reaching his hundred said enough. The quick turns after every run said more. And the 111 run-made runs (not boundary-made) out of his 237 across two ODIs sealed the argument. In an age where T20 power-hitting has reduced the art of strike rotation to an endangered species, Kohli continues to treat every run like it deserves personal attention. Two…