Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: Jemimah, the gem who wouldn’t break

Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: Jemimah, the gem who wouldn’t break

“India! India! India!” Ian Bishop, in his trademark baritone, exclaimed as members of the Indian cricket team melted into a pile on the pitch. Under it all was a weeping Jemimah Rodrigues. The weight of an increasing mound on her was nothing compared to what she had been carrying in her heart for the better…

BAN vs WI, 3rd T20I: Shepherd hat-trick powers West Indies to clean sweep over Bangladesh

BAN vs WI, 3rd T20I: Shepherd hat-trick powers West Indies to clean sweep over Bangladesh

Roston Chase and Ackeem Auguste hit rapid fifties as West Indies beat Bangladesh by five wickets with 19 balls remaining on Friday to sweep the Twenty20 series 3-0. Pacer Romario Shepherd (3-36) became the second West Indies bowler to take a T20 hat trick after teammate Jason Holder. West Indies reached 152-5 in 16.5 overs…

The Hundred to switch to IPL-style player auctions in 2026

The Hundred to switch to IPL-style player auctions in 2026

The Hundred cricket competition will switch to an Indian Premier League-style player auction for the 2026 season, with salary pots facing big hikes in changes announced Friday. The quick-paced and compact format of the Hundred is similar to T20 cricket and was launched in England in 2021, gaining popularity since. In March 2026, the Hundred…

Maharashtra beats Madhya Pradesh to win maiden Senior Women’s T20 Trophy

Maharashtra beats Madhya Pradesh to win maiden Senior Women’s T20 Trophy

Maharashtra lifted its maiden Senior Women’s T20 Trophy title after beating Madhya Pradesh by 12 runs in the final of the 2025 edition on Friday at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat. Key contributions from Gautami Naik, Tejal Hasabnis, and Shweta Mane with the bat along with Ishita Khale’s three-wicket haul helped Maharashtra win the…