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India lost to Australia and were knocked out of Women's T20 World Cup 2026. (AP)

Bowlers not taking wickets just one of the issues for Harmanpreet's team

June 29, 2026 8:08 pm

India's batting lacked power, the bowling combinations kept changing, the middle order remained unsettled and fielding faltered at key moments with 11 catches dropped in five matches

Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur in action against Australia during ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. (BCCI/X)

Quick Comment: Harmanpreet Kaur brings out her best once again vs Australia

June 28, 2026 10:40 pm

Every great sporting rivalry produces players who consistently rise to the challenge. Virat Kohli has Pakistan in ICC events. Harmanpreet Kaur, increasingly, seems to reserve her most memorable knocks for Australia.

T20 World Cup 2026: India's qualification depends on their result against Australia. (BCCI)

How can India qualify for T20 World Cup semi-final after South Africa beat Bangladesh?

June 28, 2026 6:22 pm

The Proteas chased down Bangladesh's target of 118 with four balls to spare to move to eight points and will now await the outcome of the India-Australia clash.

Indian pace attack has been toothless at Women's World Cup 2026. (AP)

India’s pace pack falling behind the rest at the Women's T20 World Cup 2026

June 24, 2026 6:13 pm

India remain in the hunt for a semifinal place at the Women's T20 World Cup, but one concern continues to stand out. While the spinners have done most of the heavy lifting, India's pace attack is yet to make a significant impact.

Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur in action during Women's T20 World Cup. (AP)

Women’s T20 WC: Harmanpreet Kaur steadies ship, but must find way to steam on

June 22, 2026 7:36 pm

For the second time in three matches at T20 World Cup, Harmanpreet walked into a situation that demanded patience rather than aggression and she helped in the rebuild, but her innings did not gather the pace it needed to help India get to a competitive score.

India's Shree Charani celebrates bowling and catching out South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match between India and South Africa, at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday June 21, 2026. (Nigel French/PA via AP)

How can India qualify for Women’s T20 World Cup semis after SA loss?

June 22, 2026 6:15 am

India’s defeat to South Africa has added fresh tension to Group A, but the qualification picture remains finely balanced. With three teams now locked on four points, net run rate has become the most important separator in the race for the semifinals.

India vs Pakistan Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Live: IND W take on PAK W in Birmingham. (AP)

India vs Pakistan Live Streaming, Women's T20 World Cup 2026: When, where to watch IND-W vs PAK-W match today?

June 14, 2026 4:40 pm

India Women vs Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: Harmanpreet Kaur's IND-W face Fatima Sana's PAK-W at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.

Mandhana reckoned there was depth in hitters, and even Jemimah Rodrigues and herself could adapt to that strike rate requirement. (AP Photo)

Smriti Mandhana's T20 batting plans and importance of overs 6-10

June 15, 2026 12:06 pm

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana said that she identified Overs 6 - 10 as those she needed to work on for the T20 format.

India will open their campaign in the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2026 tournament with a match against Pakistan on June 14. (PHOTO: PTI)

Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Full Schedule: Fixtures, complete match list, time table, match dates, timings, venues

February 24, 2026 5:21 pm

India will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in Birmingham on Sunday, June 14.

The former president of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales passes a police van as he leaves after testifying at the National Court in Madrid, Spain,Sept. 15, 2023. (AP Photo)

Ex-Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales egged by his own uncle at book presentation

November 14, 2025 11:54 pm

Rubiales was the man who was at the centre of a storm after kissing Spanish football team player Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 Women's World Cup awards ceremony. Earlier this year he was found guilty of sexual assault for the unsolicited kiss by a Spanish court.