Author: Trisha Ghosal

By Trisha Ghosal in Indore The Indian women’s team has lost two back-to-back matches in the World Cup, and suddenly, social media has turned into a playground for the worst kind of misogyny. It’s not about tactics, selections, or strike rates anymore, it’s about reminding women where they “belong”. The kitchen jokes are back. The old clips of men saying “women should never play cricket” are being retweeted with glee. And the same people who don’t remember the last bilateral series India played, have suddenly found their voice to declare that women’s cricket is a waste of investment. The irony…

Trisha Ghosal in Indore It’s a pleasant morning in Indore, but the conversation around Indian cricket is anything but. The chatter on social media, fuelled by half-truths and full-blown assumptions, has turned what should be a healthy cricketing debate into an unpleasant controversy. At the centre of it all, Pratika Rawal. The young opener’s strike-rate and her father’s position as a BCCI umpire have somehow become topics of national scrutiny. Let’s separate the noise from the numbers. For starters, the “nepotism” claim collapses under the weight of cold, hard data. In 21 ODI innings, Pratika has scored 982 runs at…

By Trisha Ghosal in Indore The afternoon sun glinted off the freshly painted letters at the ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, “Mithali Raj Stand.” It was more than a nameplate; it was the culmination of a journey that began in the shadows and ended in light. As the Andhra Cricket Association unveiled the stand named after Mithali Raj in the presence of the ICC President Jay Shah, IT Minister Nara Lokesh, ACA President Kesineni Sivanath and other officials, ahead of the India–Australia Women’s World Cup fixture, the moment felt larger than ceremony. It felt like an acknowledgment, not just…

By Trisha Ghosal in Vizag It poured in Vizag the moment the match ended, almost as if the skies themselves couldn’t bear India’s heartbreak. Two matches. Two collapses. Two defeats that now leave India’s World Cup campaign hanging by a thread. Against the might of Australia, the hosts once again faltered in the moments that mattered most. Here are five reasons why India lost, not just the game, but the control of their own destiny. 1. The Rigidity in the Batting Order This defeat began long before the final wicket fell, it began in the dugout. India’s stubborn insistence on…

Trisha Ghosal in Visakhapatnam India’s World Cup campaign hit a roadblock in Vizag, with back-to-back defeats against South Africa and Australia. From 302/5 to 330 all out, India once again faltered at the death and the decision to go in with just five bowlers added to their woes. Head coach Amol Muzumdar addressed the media after the loss, reflecting on the team’s batting, bowling balance, and lessons ahead. Finishing, the key area of improvement “According to me, finishing is extremely important in cricket,” Muzumdar stressed when asked about the consecutive defeats. “I always say in the dressing room that while…

Trisha Ghosal in Visakhapatnam Australian captain Alyssa Healy led from the front with a scintillating 142, as her team pulled off a record chase against India to go top of the Women’s World Cup table with seven points in four matches. From the struggles early on with the ball to the controlled aggression of the chase, Healy reflected on the team’s performance, her own return to form, and the approach that shaped one of the tournament’s defining victories. On the game as a whole Reflecting on how the day unfolded, Healy admitted that Australia’s defence initially looked daunting. “After about…

By Trisha Ghosal in Vizag After India’s defeat to South Africa, the hosts now face defending champions Australia, a side that has yet to be properly tested in this World Cup. Australia, sitting comfortably on top of the table with five points from three games, have been clinical in patches but not flawless. Captain Alyssa Healy fronted the media in Vizag, addressing questions on form, balance, and what lies ahead in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament. Sophie Molineux available for selection Healy confirmed that all-rounder Sophie Molineux is available for selection for the crucial India fixture,…

By Trisha Ghosal in Visakhapatnam After their defeat against South Africa on October 9, India will be taking on the ODI World Cup defending champions Australia. The venue is Vizag and the match takes place on October 12 (Sunday). The Aussies, unbeaten so far, sit comfortably at the top of the table with five points from three matches and a commanding NRR of +1.960. India, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back and correct the small margins that cost them against South Africa. On the eve of the much-anticipated clash, all-rounder Sneh Rana addressed the media, touching…

By Trisha Ghosal in Vizag After their defeat against South Africa on the 9th, India now face the ODI World Cup defending champions, Australia. The Aussies have won two of their three matches so far and shared points from their abandoned game against Sri Lanka. Unsurprisingly, they sit atop the points table with five points and a healthy net run rate of +1.960, the best in the tournament. Yet beneath the sheen of supremacy lies a touch of vulnerability. Australia are still searching for a complete performance, and several cracks remain unaddressed. Here’s a closer look at where India can…

By Trisha Ghosal in Vizag India lost a close contest against South Africa in Vizag yesterday. After two consecutive wins against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, India were handed their first defeat of the World Cup 2025 by the Proteas women. Put in to bat on a surface that offered a bit of turn but was largely good for batting, India found themselves in trouble at 102/6 before Richa Ghosh’s mature 94 (77), Amanjot Kaur’s steady 13 (44) and Sneh Rana’s cameo of 33 (24) lifted them to a respectable total of 251. Coming into the World Cup, India’s top order…