Smriti Mandhana
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BCCI name India squad for upcoming Women's Asia Cup 2026, Prema Rawat retains her spot
Cricket | Aug 02, 2026, 06:59 PM ISTWith the Women's Asia Cup 2026 looming around the corner, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and announced India women's squad for the upcoming tournament. Harmanpreet Kaur remains the captain of the side, with Prema Rawat retaining her spot.
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Mithali calls for new India captain; questions Harmanpreet's fitness, while advocating for Smriti
Cricket | Jul 16, 2026, 10:55 PM ISTMithali Raj has backed Smriti Mandhana as India's next ODI and Test captain while questioning Harmanpreet Kaur's fitness and leadership future. The former skipper also urged selectors to create a long-term roadmap and groom younger leaders like Shafali Verma.
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Kranti Gaud creates history with five-wicket haul in one-off Test against England at Lord's
Cricket | Jul 12, 2026, 07:30 AM ISTIndia pacer Kranti Gaud claimed a historic five-wicket haul at Lord’s as England were bowled out for 170 in the one-off Test. Gaud became the first woman to take a Test five-for at the venue, while Smriti Mandhana’s unbeaten fifty helped India extend their lead.
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Smriti Mandhana achieves huge feat as India women take centre stage against England in only Test
Cricket | Jul 10, 2026, 08:48 PM ISTStar India women's batter Smriti Mandhana played her 300th international game and achieved a huge feat as she performed brilliantly in the clash as the visitors took on England at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
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Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma shatter world record during IND vs AUS Women's T20 World Cup clash
Cricket | Jun 30, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTSmriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have achieved a huge record during India's must-win clash against Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Mandhana and Shafali made 66 runs for the opening wicket at the iconic Lord's.
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Gap between India and Australia has narrowed in recent years, believes Smriti Mandhana
Cricket | Jun 27, 2026, 11:03 PM ISTIndia and Australia meet in a must-win women’s T20 World Cup clash amid contrasting form. Australia have dominated, while India have struggled for consistency. Smriti Mandhana believes the gap has narrowed, citing recent results and franchise league exposure.
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Shafali Verma highlights Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur's influence after all-round show vs NED
Cricket | Jun 19, 2026, 04:22 PM ISTShafali Verma credited Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur after starring in India’s 95-run T20 World Cup win over the Netherlands. The opener scored 55, took three wickets and said the duo’s guidance helped her regain confidence after a quiet start to the tournament.
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Smriti Mandhana creates T20I history, achieves huge feat with half-century against Netherlands
Cricket | Jun 18, 2026, 12:14 PM ISTStar India women's batter Smriti Mandhana put forth a brilliant performance against the Netherlands, scoring her second straight half-century in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Mandhana also crossed the tally of 600 fours in T20I cricket.
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India decimate Netherlands; Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana's heroic takes India on top of points tab
Cricket | Jun 17, 2026, 11:32 PM ISTIndia crushed Netherlands by 95 runs in Headingley after posting 209/5, powered by Mandhana’s 74 and Shafali’s all-round brilliance. Charani’s 4/19 broke the chase as Netherlands collapsed, sending India to the top of Group 1.
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Smriti Mandhana surpasses Harmanpreet Kaur, achieves huge feat with brilliant knock
Cricket | Jun 17, 2026, 08:52 PM ISTWith India women taking on the Netherlands women in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2026, star batter Smriti surpassed the tally of Harmanpreet Kaur and Mithali Raj after a brilliant half-century in Leeds.
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Not Mandhana, ex-India cricketer names 22-year-old likely to decide Women's T20 World Cup hopes
Cricket | Jun 17, 2026, 02:29 PM ISTIndia won their maiden Women's ODI World Cup in 2025 and are eyeing their first-ever Women's T20 World Cup. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra emphasised who can be the make-or-break player for India in their World Cup hopes.
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Smriti Mandhana equals Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur in elite list with brilliant knock
Cricket | Jun 14, 2026, 09:06 PM ISTWith India women taking on Pakistan women in the 6th game of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2026, star batter Smriti Mandhana joined the likes of Mithali Raj and Harmanpreeet Kaur in an elite list with a brilliant performance.
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Warning signs for India ahead of Women's T20 World Cup 2026? Mandhana, Shafali's dismissals hint so
Cricket | Jun 10, 2026, 05:47 PM ISTIndia have been troubled by the tepid forms of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, who have blown hot and cold in the buildup to the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The two were dismissed cheaply once again during the warm-up fixture against England.
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Smriti Mandhana reveals 'mistakes' India can't afford to repeat in T20 World Cup after England loss
Cricket | Jun 03, 2026, 12:48 PM ISTSmriti Mandhana stressed that the inability to build on dot balls in the third T20I against England cost them the match at Taunton. Mandhana stated that the team can't repeat these mistakes in the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which kicks off on June 12.
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Why is captain Harmanpreet Kaur not playing vs England in first T20I in Chelmsford?
Cricket | May 28, 2026, 11:05 PM ISTIndia captain Harmanpreet Kaur was rested for the first T20I against England in Chelmsford, with Smriti Mandhana leading the side. Mandhana confirmed there were no injury concerns and said Harmanpreet had been given a break ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
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'We are hungry' - Smriti Mandhana determined for T20 World Cup 2026 success in England
Cricket | May 23, 2026, 09:07 PM ISTSmriti Mandhana said India are carrying strong belief and hunger into the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 after winning the ODI World Cup and beating Australia in a T20I series. She also praised the team’s growing power-hitting strength.
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Smriti Mandhana breaks Rohit Sharma's legendary record for India in first T20I vs South Africa
Cricket | Apr 18, 2026, 04:29 PM ISTSmriti Mandhana became India’s highest T20I run-scorer, surpassing Rohit Sharma during the first match vs South Africa in Durban. Despite her milestone, India fell short as South Africa chased 158 comfortably, registering a six-wicket win to take a 1-0 lead.
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Smriti Mandhana holds second spot, Deepti climbs to third spot in ICC rankings
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 05:18 PM ISTAs per the latest ICC rankings, Smriti Mandhana held her second spot in the T20I batters' chart, while Deepti Sharma climbed a place to reach third in the all-rounders' tally.
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BCCI Naman Awards 2026: Full list of award winners from the ceremony
Cricket | Mar 15, 2026, 07:08 PM ISTThe BCCI is celebrating excellence across the Indian cricketing spectrum at the Naman Awards today in Delhi. From Shubman Gill to Ayush Mhatre and Rahul Dravid, several Indian cricketers are being recognised for their contributions to Indian cricket. Here's the full list of award winners:
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IND vs AUS Live Cricket Score: Australia defeat India women by five wickets in Hobart
Cricket | Feb 27, 2026, 03:53 PM ISTAfter losing the first ODI to Australia by 21 runs (DLS), India women aim to bounce back in the second ODI at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Arundhati Reddy shone with a four-wicket haul in the opening game. Meanwhile, debutant Vaishnavi Sharma gets her first cap as India opt to bat first.