Sunday, 2 April, 2023
TopicIndian women cricketers

Topic: Indian women cricketers

Thank you, BCCI for pay parity in women cricket. How about some tournaments in their names?

Except for two gates at Kotla, named after Anjum Chopra, and few awards, the legacy of women cricketers still awaits its rightful appreciation.

Why ad tie-up between Mithali Raj biopic & Usha wet grinder has stoked a controversy

Ace cricketer Mithali Raj is the subject of an upcoming biopic by Srijit Mukherjee, 'Shabash Mitthu'. It will be released in theatres on 15 July.

Mithali Raj came when nobody cared about women’s cricket. 23 years later, not much has changed

Mithali Raj's story will continue to inspire generations of women in a predominantly male sport. But her quiet sendoff shows why BCCI needs to step up.

India’s women cricket needs push from sponsors and audience alike. Visibility is a two-way street

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After West Indies blitz, Rana’s spell triggers collapse as India win Women’s World Cup match

India raced to top of the table with a 155-run win over Stafanie Taylor’s side, who, despite dominating performance from openers, collapsed from 100-0 after 12 overs to 162 all out.

Aggressive off-side play — how Vastrakar, Rana ensured India beat Pakistan in Women’s World Cup

India were heading for defeat after losing 5 wickets for 18 runs, but a 122-run partnership from Vastrakar and Rana took the game away from Pakistan, with India winning by 107 runs.

Lots of practice but patchy record — where India stand as ICC Women’s World Cup begins Friday

With runners-up finishes in last ODI and T20 World Cups in 2017 and 2020, Mithali Raj-led India are looking to finally win a big trophy. But quality and form are issues.

‘Your autographs!’ SRK has a fan moment with India women’s cricket team in new ad

Hyundai ad features cricketers Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Taniya Bhatia & Shafali Verma. SRK was last seen on-screen in a Cadbury’s Diwali-themed ad late October.

Indian women’s cricket team ends Australia’s 26-match win streak, series finishes 1-2

India beat hosts Australia by 2 wickets by chasing down target of 265, the team's highest successful chase ever, in the final over of the third ODI.

BCCI can close the wage gap in women’s cricket. Just look at tennis and US soccer

The senior women cricketers are paid around Rs 20,000 per day — equivalent to the wage paid to an Under-19 male counterpart. It's not nearly enough.

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File photo of smog in Delhi. Some doctors have called air pollution a bigger threat than Covid-19.| Photo: Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

Defence

The Defence Services Staff College in Wellington | Image credit: dssc.gov.in

In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.