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Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and other captains with WPL trophy as the fourth edition of Women's Premier League 2026 kicks off.
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WPL 2026 kicks off today with Mumbai Indians vs RCB opener

The fourth edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 kicks off today with defending champions Mumbai Indians facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

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Pratika Rawal batting during the Women's World Cup 2025 as she expresses frustration over edited and modified photos of her going viral on social media without her authorization
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Pratika Rawal hits out at edited photos going viral: "I do not authorize"

India's Women's World Cup hero Pratika Rawal expressed frustration after edited photos of her went viral on social media, posting on X that she does not authorize anyone to modify her images.

The Cricket Standard Desk5d ago2 min
Meg Lanning appointed as UP Warriorz captain ahead of the Women's Premier League 2026 starting January 9, bringing her seven World Cup titles and leadership experience to the franchise
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Meg Lanning appointed UP Warriorz captain ahead of WPL 2026

Former Australian captain Meg Lanning has been named UP Warriorz captain ahead of the Women's Premier League 2026, which begins on January 9. Lanning was signed for Rs 1.9 crore at the auction.

The Cricket Standard Desk5d ago1 min
Delhi Capitals players training in Goa ahead of WPL 2026 with Marizanne Kapp and Lizelle Lee among early arrivals
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Delhi Capitals begin WPL 2026 preparations with pre-season training camp in Goa

Delhi Capitals have started their WPL 2026 preparations with a pre-season training camp in Goa, with Marizanne Kapp and Lizelle Lee among the early arrivals ahead of their opener vs Mumbai Indians.

The Cricket Standard Desk03 Jan 20262 min
Deepti Sharma celebrating after becoming the highest wicket-taker in Women's T20I history with 152 wickets as India complete a 5-0 whitewash over Sri Lanka
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Deepti Sharma creates history as India complete 5-0 whitewash over Sri Lanka

Deepti Sharma became the highest wicket-taker in Women's T20I history with 152 wickets as India completed a 5-0 series whitewash over Sri Lanka with a 15-run victory in Thiruvananthapuram.

The Cricket Standard Desk03 Jan 20263 min
Deepti Sharma celebrates after taking her 150th T20I wicket against Sri Lanka, becoming the first cricketer in history to achieve 1,000 runs and 150 wickets in T20 internationals.
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Deepti Sharma makes history: first-ever cricketer with 1,000 runs and 150 T20I wickets

Deepti Sharma became the first cricketer — male or female — to record 1,000 runs and 150 wickets in T20Is, achieving the feat against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Dec 20252 min
India women's cricket team celebrating 2025 ODI World Cup win as they prepare for packed 2026 schedule with T20 World Cup Lord's Test and Asian Games
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India women's cricket team eyes T20 World Cup, Lord's Test and Asian Games gold in packed 2026

India's women's cricket team enters 2026 with a packed schedule including T20 World Cup, historic Lord's Test, and Asian Games defense after ODI World Cup win.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Dec 20253 min
Indian women cricketers celebrating as BCCI announces doubled match fees for domestic tournaments with new pay structure of Rs 50000-60000 per day
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BCCI more than doubles match fees for women cricketers and officials in domestic cricket

BCCI has more than doubled match fees for women cricketers in domestic cricket, with senior players now earning Rs 50,000-60,000 per day after India's World Cup triumph.

The Cricket Standard Desk24 Dec 20252 min
ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament featuring three Indian players (Mandhana, Rodrigues, Deepti), captained by Laura Wolvaardt after record 571 runs in the tournament.
World Cup 2025 Womens

ICC's Team of the Tournament: India's Trio Dominates Alongside South Africa's Record-Breaking Wolvaardt

ICC announces Women's World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament. Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma lead Indian contingent. Laura Wolvaardt captains after record 571 runs. Deepti named Player of the Tournament.

The Cricket Standard Desk06 Nov 20253 min
Jemimah Rodrigues and Smriti Mandhana celebrating World Cup 2025 victory as their brand endorsement values surge, with fees ranging from Rs 75 lakh to Rs 2 crore per brand partnership.
World Cup 2025 Womens

Brand Value Explosion: Jemimah Rodrigues' Endorsement Fee Doubles to Rs 1.5 Crore After World Cup Triumph

Jemimah Rodrigues' endorsement fees double to Rs 75 lakh-Rs 1.5 crore after World Cup heroics. Smriti Mandhana earns Rs 1.5-2 crore across 16 brands. Players see 25-100% fee increases within 24 hours.

The Cricket Standard Desk06 Nov 20253 min
India women's cricket team celebrating World Cup 2025 victory without planned victory parade as BCCI prioritizes ICC meetings in Dubai over immediate public celebrations.
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No Victory Parade Yet: BCCI Prioritizes ICC Meetings Over Immediate Celebration for World Cup Champions

BCCI confirms no immediate victory parade for India's World Cup-winning women's team. Secretary Devajit Saikia says celebrations will be planned after officials return from ICC meetings in Dubai (November 4-7).

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Nov 20252 min
Mithali Raj revealing India women cricketers earned just Rs 1,000 per match during 2005 World Cup, contrasting with 2025's Rs 91 crore prize money transformation.

From Rs 1,000 to Rs 91 Crore: Mithali Raj's Shocking 2005 Revelation Resurfaces After India's World Cup Triumph

Mithali Raj's viral interview reveals India women cricketers earned just Rs 1,000 per match in 2005 World Cup. Today's champions receive Rs 91 crore—a 900,000% increase in two decades.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Nov 20253 min