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NDTV
2 days ago
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- NDTV
"Embarrassing": LSG Slammed By Ex-India Pacer Over KL Rahul-Less Post On India vs England Series
India star batter KL Rahul gave a memorable performance in the five-match Test series against England. The series, which was young batter Shubman Gill 's first assignment as India's Test captain, ended in a 2-2 draw. Rahul scored 532 runs in 10 innings and emerged as the third highest run-scorer of the series. His tally included two centuries and three half-centuries. Rahul received wishes from all over the world. However, a post by his former IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants has raised a few eyebrows. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), LSG posted a collage of pictures, featuring captain Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep and others. It also had the caption: "A photo album for the ages." However, the post did not have any mention of KL Rahul or his photo. Seeing this, the fans were left infuriated and former India pacer Dodda Ganesh slammed LSG for their biased post. "This is getting embarrassing. Couldn't get a picture of an opener who played the new ball and scored 500+ runs," he wrote on X as he quoted the post. This is getting embarrassing. Couldn't get a picture of an opener who played the new ball and scored 500+ runs — Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) August 8, 2025 For the unversed, KL Rahul was a part of LSG for IPL 2022 to 2024. Ahead of the 2025 season, he was released by the franchise and signed by Delhi Capitals. Earlier, India's former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar revealed that Rahul started preparing for the England tour after playing his last IPL match in May. "I can't talk about the changes that I've seen in KL Rahul. I can't, because then it's out there and the effectiveness goes down a lot," Nayar, the head coach of Women's Premier League team UP Warriorz, told PTI in an exclusive interview. "All I can say is that, whatever the changes are, they have really worked. Sometimes -- (and) I always say in a cricketer's journey and in a team's journey -- things need to click. You need a bit of the rub of the green. I think he's had that as well." Nayar said Rahul did not waste any time after the IPL to start preparing for England tour.
India.com
4 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Be World Beaters, Not Bichare: Sania Mirza And PV Sindhu Redefine Women's Role In Indian Sports
Tennis legend Sania Mirza didn't hold back when she addressed the current state of women's sports in India. Reflecting on her early days playing on cow-dung courts and taking tetanus shots as a precaution, Sania emphasized the stark contrast between then and now — a time when Indian female athletes are now among the country's most followed and celebrated sporting icons. 'From PT Usha to now, we've come a long way. But despite this progress, female athletes must take charge of their image. The onus is on us to define how we want to be seen,' Sania said during a panel discussion hosted by Capri Sports. Sania hit hard at the double standards still prevalent in Indian society. 'If we act like world beaters, we're labelled arrogant. If we act humble, we're said to lack killer instinct. There's no winning unless we stop trying to please others.' PV Sindhu: 'Don't Let Opinions Break You' Echoing Sania's sentiments, PV Sindhu — India's only female athlete with two Olympic medals — addressed the growing pressure on athletes due to social media scrutiny. 'If we start thinking about others' opinions, it can really break us,' said Sindhu. 'Social media builds you up when you win and tears you down when you lose. At the end of the day, what truly matters is how you feel and how you carry yourself.' Sindhu also touched upon the importance of supporting athletes from the grassroots level. 'Support shouldn't only be reserved for elite athletes. Sponsors and the government must invest in the grassroots, because that's where champions are made.' Deepa Malik: 'Representation from Small Towns Matters' Dr. Deepa Malik, the trailblazing Paralympic silver medallist, shared her journey as a differently-abled athlete breaking barriers in a conservative society. 'When a disabled girl from a village makes it big, it transforms not just her life but her entire community,' she said. 'I've seen how my Paralympic medal in 2016 changed perspectives and inspired others.' She also shed light on the often-overlooked role of male allies in helping women, especially disabled athletes, succeed. 'In my case, even getting strapped into my wheelchair for competition requires assistance — but that's not weakness, it's support.' From Rs 1000 to Crores: The WPL Effect The contrast between the 1997 World Cup match fee of ₹1000 for female cricketers and today's Women's Premier League (WPL) mini-auction — where teenagers like Simran Shaikh and G Kamalini fetched bids upwards of ₹1.6 crore — speaks volumes about the economic shift in women's sports. Yet, Mirza and others warned against celebrating prematurely. While broadcasters now telecast WPL matches alongside men's Champions Trophy games, there remains a gap in consistent support and media narrative. 'We are celebrated, but still expected to conform,' said Sania, pointing out how the 'good girl' image still dominates public perception. Rewriting the Narrative of Indian Women in Sports The message from the event was clear: Indian female athletes are no longer fringe players — they're champions, leaders, and icons in their own right. But for real change, society must stop boxing them into stereotypes and instead champion their individuality, confidence, and strength. As Sania Mirza put it powerfully: 'Don't do it for others. Do it for yourself.' The event served as both a celebration and a reality check — acknowledging how far women's sports in India have come while reminding us how much further there is to go. With stars like Sania, Sindhu, and Deepa leading the charge, the future of women's sports in India is bold, unapologetic, and unstoppable.
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Business Standard
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
ENG W vs IND W 2nd ODI preview: India look to seal series at Lord's
Armed with multiple match-winners, India will look to continue their impressive build-up to the forthcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup when they take on England in the potentially series-deciding second and penultimate ODI at Lord's on Saturday. Having won the opener in Southampton by four wickets, a win at the iconic venue will hand the visitors an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match rubber. It would also extend India's fine run in the 50-over format, which includes their tri-series triumph against Sri Lanka and South Africa in May. With several players stepping up with standout performances, the competition for spots in the World Cup squad has intensified. However, this selection dilemma is a welcome one for head coach Amol Muzumdar and captain Harmanpreet Kaur. The team's bench strength and depth appear stronger than ever. In the absence of pace spearheads Renuka Singh Thakur and Pooja Vastrakar due to injuries, the management opted for 21-year-old Kranti Gaud over the more experienced Arundhati Reddy. Gaud repaid that faith by claiming two crucial wickets in the opener, sharing the new ball with fellow rookie Amanjot Kaur. At the top of the order, Pratika Rawal has emerged as the preferred opening partner for Smriti Mandhana, although Shafali Verma remains in contention following consistent performances across T20 Internationals, the Women's Premier League (WPL), and domestic competitions. Middle-order puzzle and spin riches Harleen Deol is also in good form, and should Shafali be included in the XI in the near future, Rawal may be slotted at No. 3. However, such a reshuffle would make it difficult to accommodate Deol in a middle order already featuring Harmanpreet, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh. India's spin arsenal is also brimming with options. Left-arm spinner N Shree Charani has joined the ranks of Deepti, Sneh Rana and Radha Yadav, adding variety to the attack. Charani, notably, was named Player of the Series in the preceding T20Is for finishing as the highest wicket-taker with 10 scalps. Momentum before the big stage Having already created history by winning their maiden T20I series on English soil, India will aim to wrap up the ODI series to further strengthen their confidence ahead of the global showpiece. The result in the first match marked India's fifth consecutive ODI win in England, underscoring the team's growing stature. England, meanwhile, will need to regroup and respond quickly if they are to stay alive in the series. Teams (from): India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Shuchi Upadhyay, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare. England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Alice Davidson-Richards, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith. Match starts at 3:30 pm IST. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Mint
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Mint
BCCI announces full schedule, venues for New Zealand's tour to India; check details
India and New Zealand will lock horns in a white-ball series beginning on the 11th of January 2026. The teams will face each other in three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Here's a look at all the venues and the schedule for the series. Notably, it will be the first clash between the two teams since India's Champions Trophy final win over New Zealand in March 2025. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) finalized the schedule during its Apex Council Meeting. New Zealand's tour to India kicks off with a three-match ODI series, in Baroda (Vadodara) at the newly constructed Kotambi Stadium. Interestingly, this venue will host its first men's international match in over 15 years, having previously hosted three Women's ODIs in December 2024 and six Women's Premier League (WPL) matches in 2025. The second ODI will take place on January 14 in Rajkot, followed by the series finale on January 18 in Indore. 1st ODI: January 11, 2026 – Baroda (Kotambi Stadium) – 1:30 PM IST 2nd ODI: January 14, 2026 – Rajkot – 1:30 PM IST 3rd ODI: January 18, 2026 – Indore – 1:30 PM IST Following the ODIs, the teams will face each other to play the T20I format with five matches spread across central, eastern, and southern India. The T20I series between India and New Zealand will start on January 21 in Nagpur, followed by Raipur on January 23. The third match will be played in Guwahati on January 25, before heading to Visakhapatnam (Vizag) on January 28 and concluding the tour in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) on January 31. 1st T20I: January 21, 2026 – Nagpur – 7:00 PM IST 2nd T20I: January 23, 2026 – Raipur – 7:00 PM IST 3rd T20I: January 25, 2026 – Guwahati – 7:00 PM IST 4th T20I: January 28, 2026 – Visakhapatnam – 7:00 PM IST 5th T20I: January 31, 2026 – Thiruvananthapuram – 7:00 PM IST The series between India and New Zealand holds special importance for both teams. For India, the reigning T20 World Cup champions (2024), these five T20I matches could serve as their final preparation before co-hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka in February-March 2026. New Zealand, on the other hand, can use this tour as a crucial build-up to their subsequent T20I series against Afghanistan.
Int'l Cricket Council
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Star players return as White Ferns name squad for Australia T20Is
The squad consists of several big names making their return to the side. Sophie Devine makes her return following a well-being break, which had kept her out of the Super Smash, Women's Premier League, and New Zealand's recent series against Sri Lanka. ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year Melie Kerr also returns after a successful stint in the Women's Premier League, where she claimed her second title. The all-rounder's last T20I appearance for New Zealand was in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final, where the 24-year-old was named Player of the Match in a title-winning performance. Squad: Suzie Bates , Eden Carson, Sophie Devine, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Melie Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu. The remainder of the squad remains largely unchanged from the side that drew the T20I series with Sri Lanka, with Emma McLeod, Izzy Sharp, Flora Devonshire, and Bree Illing making way for the returning Devine, Kerr, Tahuhu and Bella James, who is yet to make her T20I debut. The reigning T20 World Cup champions will face their counterparts Down Under, alongside the Black Caps and Pakistan in T20I double-headers across Auckland, Tauranga, and Wellington. Recently, the side played a three-match ODI & T20I series against Sri Lanka at home, with New Zealand winning the ODI series 2-0 and drawing the T20I series 1-1, with a game being washed out in both formats. Suzie Bates was the pick among the sides as she scored 99 runs at an average of 33 and a strike rate of 112.50 in the T20I series and was the top scorer. Bates will continue the lead the side as interim captain following Sophie Devine's decision to step down after the ICC Women's T20 World Cup last year. White Ferns Head Coach, Ben Sawyer expressed his delight in welcoming back three key players to his side. 'We're thrilled to have Soph, Melie, and Lea back for this series, they bring invaluable experience and leadership to the team," he said. Devine, speaking on her return, said, 'It's been nice to have some time to reset and refocus. I'm really looking forward to getting back out there with the girls.' New Zealand take on Australia in their first game on March 21 at Eden Park in Auckland. Schedule: 1st T20I - Friday 21 March – Eden Park, Auckland, 2nd T20I – Sunday 23 March – Bay Oval, Tauranga, 3rd T20I – Wednesday 26 March – Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand Women News Women's News
