Indian women look to script history in 3rd T20I against South Africa
Cricket | February 17, 2018 16:56 ISTThe women have so far put up a near flawless show in both the T20 encounters, winning by seven and nine wickets respectively.
The women have so far put up a near flawless show in both the T20 encounters, winning by seven and nine wickets respectively.
The way the Indians came out all guns blazing in the first T20, it seemed the loss in the inconsequential third ODI prior to the series was just a rare bad day in office and their confidence hardly took a beating.
While the Mithali Raj led side in the ODI series, the T20s will witness a new captain in the explosive Harmanpreet Kaur.
Harmanpreet will be assisted by Smriti Mandhana, who has been named as the vice-captain for five-match T20I series against South Africa.
Harmanpreet, who signed a two-year deal with CEAT, joins the likes of Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane and Ishan Kishan.
Harmanpreet Kaur says that the women's team will make the most of the practise matches to familiarise themselves with the conditions, unlike the men's team who opted to skip them.
All-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur has been named Mithali's deputy as the BCCI announced the 16-member squad for the South Africa series beginning on February 5.
ICC announced the women's ODI and T20I teams of the year on Thursday with England's Heather Knight named as captain of the 50-over side and Stafanie Taylor of the West Indies appointed skipper of the 20-over side.
The Indian team finished runners-up at the Women's Cricket World Cup this year, with England winning by just nine runs.
Saying that there is a lot of bench strength, Punam expressed her desire to be part of a World Cup-winning team.
Mithali Raj and co made a special appearance in Amitabh Bachchan's show where the players donated their winnings to charity.
From Mithali Raj's candid confession to Arijit Singh's melodious dedication for Smriti Mandhana, here's how episode 5 unrolled.
The ace all-rounder single-handedly led India into the finals of the Women's World Cup with her unbeaten knock of 171 against Australia in the semi-finals.
Harmanpreet, whose memorable 171 not out in the World Cup semifinals against Australia took India to the finals, said she would want a women's IPL to begin soon in India.
Harmanpreet Kaur met Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who directed the state authorities to complete the necessary formalities for her appointment.
The cricketers have become household names after their spectacular show in the recently concluded women's world cup but they have not yet attracted much interest as far as sponsorship is concerned.
The former BCCI chief further asserted that the Women in Blue will come out with more improved performance if they are provided with more exposure and facilities.
Mithali, who has played just 10 Tests in her 18-year long international career also stressed the importance of playing the traditional format, which she termed as "ultimate test" for any cricketer.
Speaking at the felicitation function organized by the BCCI, where each of the squad members was presented Rs 50 lakh by the Board, Mithali spoke of the importance of playing more Tests.
The Sports Minister further pointed out that it was after their performance in the 50-over tournament that people around the country have become more aware of women cricketers.
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