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T20 World Cup 2023: Jemimah Rodrigues says India will soon dominate women's cricket 'for ages'
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T20 World Cup 2023: Jemimah Rodrigues says India will soon dominate women's cricket 'for ages'

“I think this team has been showing a lot of promise, we are pushing and pushing and we know something big is coming. What is in our hands is to keep working harder and keep trusting," Jemimah Rodrigues said.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: Where and when to watch Group B match between India and West Indies
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: Where and when to watch Group B match between India and West Indies

India started their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a win against Pakistan. Their next contest comes against West Indies who lost to England.

India Women Tri-series South Africa 2023: Teams, format, fixtures, squad and live streaming
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India Women Tri-series South Africa 2023: Teams, format, fixtures, squad and live streaming

Looking at the Indian squad, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led unit will miss two of their enforcers- batter Shefali Verma and wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh. Both of them are now serving the junior team in the inaugural edition of the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup.

India squad for Women's T20 World Cup: Shikha Pandey adds necessary experience, Sneh Rana's omission sticks out
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India squad for Women's T20 World Cup: Shikha Pandey adds necessary experience, Sneh Rana's omission sticks out

India have picked a balanced squad for the women's T20 World Cup 2023 squad which has been strengthened by the inclusion of Shikha Pandey but Sneh Rana is a baffling exclusion.

Shikha Pandey’s inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup squad leads to celebrations on Cricket Twitter
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Shikha Pandey’s inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup squad leads to celebrations on Cricket Twitter

Pandey, who has not represented the Indian team for more than a year, was included in the Indian squads for both the triangular series against South Africa and West Indies as well as the subsequent T20 World Cup.

Shikha Pandey, Anjali Sarvani included in India's Women's T20 World Cup squad
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Shikha Pandey, Anjali Sarvani included in India's Women's T20 World Cup squad

Veteran seamer Shikha Pandey has not represented the Women in Blue for over a year, with her last appearance for India taking place during the 2021 tour of Australia.

Women's Asia Cup: Deepti Sharma aims for World Cup success after continental triumph
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Women's Asia Cup: Deepti Sharma aims for World Cup success after continental triumph

Deepti Sharma was declared player of the tournament as the India women's cricket team won their seventh Asia Cup.

Women's Asia Cup 2022: India gun for record-extending seventh title against Sri Lanka
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Women's Asia Cup 2022: India gun for record-extending seventh title against Sri Lanka

Favourites India will need to guard against complacency as they take on Sri Lanka in the 2022 Women's Asia Cup final.

Women's Asia Cup 2022: India big favourites against Thailand in semifinal clash
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Women's Asia Cup 2022: India big favourites against Thailand in semifinal clash

India women may not take chances in the semifinal and is expected to field their best XI against Asian minnows Thailand, who they bundled out for 37 runs in the group stages earlier.

Women's Asia Cup 2022: Favourites India look to carry England ODI momentum into T20 tournament
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Women's Asia Cup 2022: Favourites India look to carry England ODI momentum into T20 tournament

The Indian team would be desperate to move on from the run out incident involving Deepti Sharma and focus on the Asia Cup.

England women vs India women: Harmanpreet Kaur says visitors 'forcefully played' in wet conditions in 1st T20I
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England women vs India women: Harmanpreet Kaur says visitors 'forcefully played' in wet conditions in 1st T20I

Harmanpreet, however, backed her teammates and added that despite the wet conditions which could have resulted in injuries anytime, everyone in the team continued to give their best.

Happy Birthday Jemimah Rodrigues: India batter wants this from Mumbai Indians
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Happy Birthday Jemimah Rodrigues: India batter wants this from Mumbai Indians

The all-rounder from Mumbai was quick to reply to the post, writing, “Thank you! You guys better pick me up for the Womens IPL… just saying”.

Kiran Navgire, Dayalan Hemalatha can 'fill in the gaps' in Team India, says Harmanpreet Kaur
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Kiran Navgire, Dayalan Hemalatha can 'fill in the gaps' in Team India, says Harmanpreet Kaur

Navgire, who plays for Nagaland, first hogged the limelight with her unbeaten 162 against Arunachal Pradesh in the Senior Women's T20 Trophy while Hemalatha, who last played a T20I in 2019, had a fruitful domestic season.

Jhulan Goswami's passion for cricket unmatched, nobody can taker her place: Harmanpreet Kaur
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Jhulan Goswami's passion for cricket unmatched, nobody can taker her place: Harmanpreet Kaur

Speaking to reporters in a pre-tour interaction, Harmanpreet said there wasn't anyone in the team at present who could take her spot in the XI, and that she felt lucky to have a senior like her back when she was new to the scene.

Jhulan Goswami set to retire from international cricket after England one-dayers
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Jhulan Goswami set to retire from international cricket after England one-dayers

Goswami, 39, who was last seen in action in the ODI World Cup earlier this year, confirmed she will retire from international cricket after the 50-over matches against England in September.

India to play two Tests, against Australia and England, in first-ever Women's Future Tours Program
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India to play two Tests, against Australia and England, in first-ever Women's Future Tours Program

India's schedule includes home series against New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland and West Indies. In the same period, the women's team will face England, Australia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Commonwealth Games: Six members of Indian cricket contingent yet to receive visa
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Commonwealth Games: Six members of Indian cricket contingent yet to receive visa

Women's cricket is making its debut at the Commonwealth Games. The Indian squad is currently training in Bengaluru and is scheduled to leave for Birmingham on Sunday.

Commonwealth Games: Member of India squad tests positive for COVID-19 days before opening clash
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Commonwealth Games: Member of India squad tests positive for COVID-19 days before opening clash

The said member of the squad, whose name hasn't been unveiled so far, had tested positive for the virus just before the team departed for the United Kingdom.

CWG 2022: Taniya Bhatia, with under-100 T20I strike-rate, makes cut in India squad as Sneh Rana returns
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CWG 2022: Taniya Bhatia, with under-100 T20I strike-rate, makes cut in India squad as Sneh Rana returns

The most notable player to make a comeback to the national fold is all-rounder Sneh Rana, who didn't play in the Sri Lanka series owing to an injury which kept her at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for rehabilitation.