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I See Three To Four Members Of Women’s U-19 WC Squad Graduating To Highest Level: Mithali Raj | Cricket News
30Jan By adminNo Comments
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I See Three To Four Members Of Women’s U-19 WC Squad Graduating To Highest Level: Mithali Raj | Cricket News

[ad_1] India great Mithali Raj sees at least three to four members of the triumphant Women's U-19 T20 World Cup squad graduating to the senior level and potentially playing a key role in the ODI World Cup at home in 2025. Leg-spinner Parshavi Chopra, opener Shweta Sehrawat, pacer Titas Sadhu, off-break bowler Archana Devi and left-arm spinner Mannat Kashyap were among the standout performers of the U-19 side that outplayed England in the final in Potchefstroom on Sunday.Mithali, who was invited by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to interact with the cricketers ahead of the inaugural edition, feels women's cricket has finally got a platform from where the players can be fast-tracked or groomed for the future."The spinners and seamers have been very impressive and in both the depar...
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Mithali Raj Joins WPL Franchise Gujarat Giants As Advisor And Mentor | Cricket News
28Jan By adminNo Comments
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Mithali Raj Joins WPL Franchise Gujarat Giants As Advisor And Mentor | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India cricket captain Mithali Raj has been roped in as mentor and advisor by Women's Premier League (WPL) side Gujarat Giants ahead of the inaugural season, which will take place in March-April this year. Mithali, the highest run-getter in women's international cricket, had retired last year from all formats after a 23-year-long career. As mentor of the side, the 40-year-old cricketer will also promote women's cricket and help develop the sport at the grassroots level in Gujarat.The Ahmedabad franchise had emerged the costliest of the five teams during the auction recently, with Adani Sportsline shelling out Rs 1289 crore.Mithali said the new BCCI initiative will help women's cricket grow steadily and encourage young players to take up cricket professionally."The inaugural ...
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“Have To Be At their A-game”: Mithali Raj On India vs England T20 World Cup Semi-final | Cricket News
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“Have To Be At their A-game”: Mithali Raj On India vs England T20 World Cup Semi-final | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj wants a blockbuster India-Pakistan T20 World Cup final but said for that to happen Rohit Sharma's men will have to dish out their 'A-game' to get the better of England in the semifinal in Adelaide on Thursday. Pakistan outclassed last edition's runners-up New Zealand by seven wickets to book their place in the T20 World Cup final for the third time. If India manage to beat England, they will set up a mouth-watering title clash against arch-rivals Pakistan after 15 years. India and Pakistan played in a T20 World Cup final in the tournament's inaugural edition in 2007 where the former emerged triumphant."Sure, it (India-Pakistan final) will (happen). Now that Pakistan has qualified for the final, India will be at their best," Mithali s...
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“India Has To Be There, And…”: Mithali Raj Makes Bold T20 World Cup Final Prediction | Cricket News
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“India Has To Be There, And…”: Mithali Raj Makes Bold T20 World Cup Final Prediction | Cricket News

[ad_1] T20 World Cup: Mithali Raj has predicted an India-New Zealand final.© AFPMithali Raj has predicted an India-New Zealand final in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The former India captain's semifinalists include South Africa and either England or defending champions Australia. Mithali, who retired from international cricket after a glittering career, made her commentary debut with the India-South Africa clash on Sunday."My predictions for semi-final spot, that is four spots will be India and South Africa from Group 2. From Group 1, it will be New Zealand and a toss-up between England and Australia. And the finalists, there is no doubt, India has to be there, and New Zealand,” she told Star Sports.PromotedWith two wins in three games, India are placed second in Group 2 behind South Africa...
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“Red Letter Day”: Harmanpreet Kaur Reacts To BCCI’s Equal Pay Announcement | Cricket News
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“Red Letter Day”: Harmanpreet Kaur Reacts To BCCI’s Equal Pay Announcement | Cricket News

[ad_1] Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday took to Twitter to laud the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to give the same match fee to contracted women's cricketer as received by their male counterparts. The landmark decision was shared on Twitter by board secretary Jay Shah. "Truly a red letter day for Women's Cricket in India with pay parity announced for women and men. Thank you @BCCI and @JayShah," Harmanpreet wrote.Truly a red letter day for Women's Cricket in India with pay parity announced for women and men. Thank you @BCCI and @JayShah— Harmanpreet Kaur (@ImHarmanpreet) October 27, 2022The Indian cricket board secretary in his tweet mentioned that the apex council of the board had accepted the decision. This comes just days after the BC...
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Dobaaraa OTT release: Know when and where to watch the Taapsee Pannu thriller
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Dobaaraa OTT release: Know when and where to watch the Taapsee Pannu thriller

[ad_1] The Taapsee Pannu starrer Dobaaraa OTT release is here. Know the date and platform to watch this thriller. After an impressive performance in Shabaash Mithu, where actress Taapsee Pannu played the role of the famed cricketer and former captain of the India women's national cricket team Mithali Raj, she is back again with a curious thriller film. Playing an entirely different role from the sports biographical drama, Pannu will be on the forefront of uncoding a mystery. Yes, finally Dobaaraa is making its OTT debut. The movie did not have a great theatrical run and just two months after its release it has an OTT release date. So, those of you who could not watch this movie fearing you might waste your money at the theater, now you have a chance to experience and see if it can hol...
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Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 Full Schedule: India Grouped With Pakistan. Final On February 26 | Cricket News
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Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 Full Schedule: India Grouped With Pakistan. Final On February 26 | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Indian women's team has been placed in Group B of 2023 Women's T20 World Cup© AFPHarmanpreet Kaur's Indian team, which finished runners-up to Australia in 2020, will look to win its maiden ICC crown when it participates in the T20 World Cup in South Africa next year. The ICC released the schedule and the groups for the 10-team tournament on Monday. India have been grouped along with arch rivals Pakistan, West Indies, England and Ireland in Group B.The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-final. The summit clash will take place on February 26th in Newlands Cape Town."Bangladesh and Ireland complete the list of participating teams, joining Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies in the eighth edition of the...
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Twitter Reacts As Jhulan Goswami Bids Farewell To International Cricket | Cricket News
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Twitter Reacts As Jhulan Goswami Bids Farewell To International Cricket | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Indian cricket fraternity took to social media to bid Indian women's pace legend Jhulan Goswami farewell after the third and final ODI against England at Lord's, which was her final international match. Many cricketers and administration figures took to Twitter on Saturday to bid Jhulan farewell and congratulate her on a legendary career.Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Women took to Twitter to bid farewell to the legendary bowler."Records galore A legacy to be proud of Thank you @JhulanG10 #TeamIndia," tweeted BCCI Women.Records galoreA legacy to be proud ofThank you @JhulanG10 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/Ib4knV2eyn— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) September 24, 2022BCCI president Sourav Ganguly also bid farewell to the pace legend, saying that she will be a role model for...
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Jhulan Goswami “Spit Fire” Even While Bowling In The Nets: Mithali Raj | Cricket News
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Jhulan Goswami “Spit Fire” Even While Bowling In The Nets: Mithali Raj | Cricket News

[ad_1] Jhulan Goswami's commitment to the game was such that she would "spit fire" even while bowling in the nets, and at the receiving end of it often was her longtime teammate and captain, Mithali Raj. India's finest ever batter Mithali, who called time on a glorious career in July, on Saturday welcomed her contemporary and fast-bowling great Jhulan into the former cricketers' club. Having shared the dressing room for close to two decades, Mithali and Jhulan saw the massive growth of women's cricket in India, shared many memorable wins and also some heartbreaking losses.Speaking to PTI on Jhulan's immense impact, longevity and relentless hardwork over the years, Mithali began by talking about the 'Chakdaha Express'' early days when she came into the Indian team as a 19-year-old."We are...
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Smriti Mandhana Breaks Big ODI Record Of Mithali Raj, Placed 3rd In Global List | Cricket News
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Smriti Mandhana Breaks Big ODI Record Of Mithali Raj, Placed 3rd In Global List | Cricket News

[ad_1] Smriti Mandhana completed 3000 ODI runs during 2nd ODI against EnglandIndian women's cricket team's batting talisman Smriti Mandhana has another feather in her cap. The stylish left-handed opening batter became the third Indian woman to reach the landmark of 3000 runs in ODI cricket while batting in the second ODI against England on Wednesday.Mandhana, who had scored a match-winning 91 in the first game of the series, emulated the likes of Mithali Raj and current India captain Harmanpreet Kaur.She reached the landmark in her 76th innings and thus became the fastest Indian to the mark, beating Mithali's record of 88 innings by a good margin.Mandhana is now placed third in the overall list, behind two Australian stalwarts Belinda Clark (62) and Meg Lanning (64).Mandhana has been Ind...
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