‘I was waiting for such a moment for a long time’: Harmanpreet Kaur

‘I was waiting for such a moment for a long time’: Harmanpreet Kaur

Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur kisses the Womens Premier League 2023 trophy in celebration as Mumbai Indians won the Final match by 7 wickets against Delhi Capitals, at Brabourne Stadium, in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: ANI It was a bit like the Lionel Messi moment. Harmanpreet Kaur looked happily at the shining trophy beside her. She was […]

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Winning crucial moments key to Mumbai Indians’ success in WPL, says captain Harmanpreet Kaur

Winning crucial moments key to Mumbai Indians’ success in WPL, says captain Harmanpreet Kaur

Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrates with teammates their win in the Women’s Premier League Twenty20 cricket final match against Delhi Capitals in Mumbai on March 26, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur feels that focussing on winning crucial moments of matches and not the ultimate prize worked well for her […]

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Data Point | On the rise: Indian women cricketers are closing the gap with men in T20 cricket

Data Point | On the rise: Indian women cricketers are closing the gap with men in T20 cricket

The opening: Delhi Capitals’ captain Meg Lanning (L), Mumbai Indians’ captain Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Smriti Mandhana (2R), Gujarat Giants’ captain Beth Mooney (2L) and UP Warriorz captain Alyssa Healy (R) pose with the trophy during the opening ceremony of 2023 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. | […]

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Devine’s blitz turns back the clock to McCullum’s inaugural IPL knock 

Devine’s blitz turns back the clock to McCullum’s inaugural IPL knock 

In her hero’s footsteps: McCullum has been an inspiration not just for her, but for entire New Zealand, says Devine. | Photo Credit: KUNAL PATIL It should come as no surprise that Brendon McCullum is the biggest influence on Sophie Devine. “He has been an inspiration not just for me, but for entire New Zealand,” […]

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Giants ambush Capitals in a low-scoring thriller, remain in the hunt for playoffs

Giants ambush Capitals in a low-scoring thriller, remain in the hunt for playoffs

The architect: Wolvaardt’s innings set up Giants’ win.  | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI The scores of 200 and above are increasingly becoming a distant memory at the Women’s Premier League. But the fans — or the bowlers — are not complaining. The Brabourne Stadium on Thursday night witnessed one of the most exciting matches of […]

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Data | Women’s Premier League is no stroke of luck but a hard-fought win

Data | Women’s Premier League is no stroke of luck but a hard-fought win

WPL begins: Delhi Capitals’ captain Meg Lanning (L), Mumbai Indians’ captain Harmanpreet Kaur (2L), Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Smriti Mandhana (C), Gujarat Giants’ captain Beth Mooney (2R) and UP Warriorz captain Alyssa Healy (R) gesture during the opening ceremony of 2023 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on March […]

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WPL | Amelia Kerr, international cricket’s youngest double-centurion, is finding the experience awesome 

WPL | Amelia Kerr, international cricket’s youngest double-centurion, is finding the experience awesome 

MI’s Amelia Kerr and Harmanpreet Kaur celebrate after taking a wicket during the WPL match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on March 14, 2023. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Castle Avenue in Dublin may not be among the world’s best-known cricket grounds. But, on June 13, 2018, it witnessed […]

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