The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Mithun Manhas on Tuesday hailed the Indian women's cricket team following their nomination for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award, calling it "a matter of immense pride for Indian cricket."
The India Women's Cricket Team is shortlisted for the Laureus World Team of the Year Award in recognition of their maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup triumph - and their inspirational performances that have enthralled the cricketing world.
The 14-year-old destructive batter hammered the fastest 150 of the tournament to set the Indian team in the driving seat as they look to defend a big total of 411 runs in the title clash.
After losing the fifth and final T20I and also the series against India, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted to the formidable challenge of beating the Men in Blue at their den.
Apart from Harmanpreet, former India men's team captain Rohit Sharma will be conferred with the Padma Shree award, along with para high jumper Praveen Kumar and hockey star Savita Punia, and others. Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj to receive the Padma Bhushan after the list of 2026 awardees was
Former India captain Rohit Sharma reflected on how the 2019 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in England & Wales was a catalyst in the change in mindset and approach for him.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul confirmed on Thursday that the BCB stands firm on its decision not to play its ICC Men's World Cup matches in India, after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected their request to shift Bangladesh's World Cup fixtur
Henil Patel ripped through the United States' batting line-up to collect magical figures of 5/16 during India's six-wicket victory in Bulawayo on Thursday. His spell provided the five-time champions, India, to start their U19 World Cup campaign on a superb note.
South Africa star wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock said that the pressure while playing the ICC World Cups in India is high because the crowds are big and noisy, and the World Cup matches are different from those in the rest of the world of cricket.
The prestigious event is scheduled to take place in Namibia and Zimbabwe from January 15 to February 6, 2026. Led by Ayush Mhatre, the five-time champions India have been placed in Group B alongside New Zealand, USA and Bangladesh.
The young Sri Lankan side will be captained by Vimath Dinsara, with Kavija Gamage named as vice-captain. The upcoming showpiece tournament will begin on January 15.
The members of the India women's cricket team, who lifted the ICC World Cup 2025 title, attended the Bhasm Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and offered prayers on the occasion of the New Year 2026.