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"We decided we wouldn't let the trophy leave our country": Harmanpreet Kau
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's years-long dream of capturing the ICC Women's World Cup finally came to an end after two heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017 finals, as they defeated South Africa by 52 runs in a clinical performance at the finals, which saw Shafali Verma (87 and 2/36) and Deepti Sharma (58 and 5/39) deliv
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Harleen Kaur's "skincare question" to PM Modi splits Indian women's team i
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Who says official meetings have to be all serious? Fresh from their historic World Cup win, the players were in high spirits when they met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Wednesday. What started as a formal discussion soon took a hilarious turn when Indian batter Harleen Deol split
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"Made my debut just 5 months ago, now I am a World Cup champion": Kranti G
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"I am really happy as this is my first World Cup. I made my debut just 5 months ago, and I am a World Cup champion now. I am really proud that the World Cup was held in India and we became the Champions," said Kranti Goud while reflecting on the team's historic victory.
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"It's been surreal": India head coach Amol Mazumdar on Women's World Cup t
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India women's head coach Amol Mazumdar described the team's ICC Women's World Cup 2025 victory as "surreal," praising the players for their resilience and character throughout the tournament.
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Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies Released "Ray of
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Banjul [The Gambia] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 6: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, released a new children's storybook and its animation film adaptation titled "Ray of Hope" to raise awareness ab
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Pakistan among top countries with "inefficient" agricultural water use: Wo
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan is among six countries with the highest inefficient agricultural water use, worsening freshwater loss. The World Bank report notes 324 billion cubic metres are lost annually, driven by water-intensive crops, poor management, and droughts, intensifying water stress in already drying
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India's squad for home South Africa Tests announced; Pant, Akash Deep retu
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The two-match Test series between India and ICC World Test Champions South Africa will commence on November 14, with the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The second Test will take place at ACA Stadium in Guwahati.
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Pakistan trio rise in T20I batter rankings as Abhishek Sharma remains at t
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's consistent performers have been rewarded in the latest ICC T20I rankings, with Babar Azam, Saim Ayub and Salman Agha all making notable gains following their strong outings against South Africa whereas Team India's opener Abhishek Sharma continues to hold the top spot among batter
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"Truly world-class": New Zealand PM hails Team India after Women's World C
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for their 2025 ICC Women's World Cup triumph, calling their performance "outstanding" and "truly world-class" after watching highlights of the final against South Africa.
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1st ODI: Agha-Rizwan's fifty propel Pakistan to 2-wicket victory over Sout
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Brilliant half-centuries from Pakistan batters Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan guided the hosts to a two-wicket win against South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series, which was being played at the Iqbal Stadium here on Tuesday.
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Haryana State Commission For Women to nominate Shafali Verma as its 2026 a
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Haryana State Commission For Women chairperson Renu Bhatia has heaped praise on young batting sensation Shafali Verma after India lifted the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, defeating South Africa in the final.
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EC flags off International Election Visitors' programme participants to wi
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to an official release issued by the ECI, 14 participants from seven countries, France, South Africa, Belgium, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Colombia, attended the inaugural session.
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