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News18
27-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Deepti Sharma Jumps To 2nd Spot In ICC T20I Rankings
Last Updated: India's Deepti Sharma is now second in the ICC Women's T20I bowler rankings. Pakistan's Sadia Iqbal is first, surpassing England's Sophie Ecclestone. India's Deepti Sharma has climbed to the second spot in the latest ICC Women's T20I bowler rankings. This update follows Pakistan's left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal surpassing England's Sophie Ecclestone to claim the top position. Ecclestone, who missed the T20I series against the West Indies due to injury recovery and played domestic cricket last week, has slipped to fourth place. Sadia, another left-arm spinner, now holds the number one ranking. Australia's Annabel Sutherland has secured the third position. Sadia briefly held the number one spot in October last year during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai, marking a significant achievement as the first player from her country to reach this ranking. England's Lauren Bell has made impressive strides, climbing 13 places to a career-best sixth position after leading the series with seven wickets. Linsey Smith and Issy Wong have also improved their standings, moving up 37 places to 41st and 32 places to joint 62nd, respectively. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has matched her career-best second position in the ICC Women's T20I batting rankings following a stellar performance against England. Matthews, who amassed 177 runs in the three-match series, including an unbeaten century in the first match in Canterbury, was named Player of the Series. She has surpassed India's Smriti Mandhana and Australia's Tahlia McGrath, reclaiming the second spot she last held in December. Former England captain Heather Knight has advanced seven places to 17th after scoring 109 runs, including an unbeaten 66 in the third match in Chelmsford. Additionally, skipper Nat Sciver Brunt has moved up five spots to ninth after scoring 92 runs and leading her team to a 3-0 series sweep. Sophia Dunkley has also improved, moving up eight places to 29th. First Published: May 27, 2025, 15:32 IST
New Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
PCOS not a taboo: Don't delay or hesitate to seek treatment
Does consuming caffeine help in managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), one of the most common causes of female infertility? It may, as the latest study published in the Nature Journal suggests that caffeine can effectively improve the symptoms of PCOS – which is seeing a sharp rise in India. The researchers who conducted tests on animals confirmed the efficacy of caffeine in treating obese PCOS rats. According to Dr Manjula Anagani, clinical director, Women and Child Institute, CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, the study is not without value. 'Caffeine in moderation could improve PCOS management by improving insulin sensitivity and supporting metabolism, therefore benefiting obese patients,' said the Padma Shri awardee. Dr Deepti Sharma, HOD of obstetrics and gynaecology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, also described the findings as promising. 'Caffeine enhances lipid metabolism and reduces inflammation, which may benefit insulin-resistant PCOS patients.' The Nature study said that the risk of PCOS increases with increasing body mass index (BMI), and weight loss is considered an important treatment to improve symptoms in PCOS patients. The study cited studies that higher coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and may help reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome and type-2 diabetes. Both the experts, however, said balanced consumption and more human trials are needed to confirm the safety, optimal intake, and long-term efficacy of caffeine intake in managing PCOS, which is a common hormonal condition that affects women of reproductive age and usually starts during adolescence. 'Unregulated caffeine intake can have side effects like anxiety or insomnia, so clinical guidance is essential,' stressed Dr Taruna Dua, senior consultant and unit head, obstetrics and gynaecology, Aakash Healthcare, Dwarka, New Delhi.
Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Women's ODI Tri-series final, IND vs SL: Harmanpreet Kaur's side start favourites but must be wary of hosts threat
Earlier in the tournament, Sri Lanka beat India for only the third time in the history of women's One Day Internationals, in a match where Harmanpreet Kaur and Co were caught short by their conservative approach with bat and ball. On Sunday, as the two teams face each other in the final of the Women's ODI Tri-series final in Colombo, India would look to avoid the same mistakes they made – with already signs of more aggression on display against South Africa in their subsequent match after their solitary defeat. On Wednesday, India were more proactive in their batting approach right from the word go. Even though they lost the wickets of Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol early, Harmanpreet set the tone at No 4 with a smooth start even though her boundary-filled innings was quickly cut short. But, walking in early at No 5, Jemimah Rodrigues played a blinder of a knock, first supported by Smriti Mandhana and then by Deepti Sharma. Jemimah's career-best 123 powered India past 330 in a high-scoring match, and they needed that cushion too as South Africa made a fist of the run-chase later. While ideally India wouldn't like to lose three early wickets in the name of proactive batting, there were clear signs from the top five to keep the scoreboard ticking and minimise dot balls, an aspect of their game that has cost them often against the top sides. While Smriti finally crossed 50 on this tour, Pratika and Harleen would like to return among runs, the former now missing out on back-to-back occasions after her dream start to life as an international cricketer. A good performance from the top five can set up Richa Ghosh to go big in the end, with India's wicket-keeper batter being a definite X-Factor across both sides. As for India's bowling, there are concerns around the depleted unit's wicket-taking abilities. They are without some key names for this series and the make up of the bowling attack has largely appeared experimental but in Sneh Rana and Deepti Sharma, they have two off-spinners who hold the key. With Kashvee Gautam's debut series ending prematurely due to an injury, and Arundhati Reddy left out, India fielded just one pacer in Amanjot Kaur and the allrounder did a solid job on her comeback to international cricket. If India once again decide to go with two rookie left-arm spinners, Sri Lanka could potentially target the inexperience of Sree Charani and Shuchi Upadhyay. For Sri Lanka, the positives so far in this tournament have been offspinner Dewmi Vihanga – the newcomer picked up a five-for against South Africa – and the batting unit's decreasing dependency on their captain Chamari Athapaththu. While Athapaththu demoted herself to No 4 in the last couple of matches to offer some middle-order stability, the runs haven't been flowing from the skipper's bat like we are used to seeing. But the likes of Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera and Kavisha Dilhari have increased their output of runs to make sure Sri Lanka don't collapse on days Athapaththu doesn't fire. India have batted first in all but one of their matches in Colombo so far, but their preference would be to chase on the big day. Harmanpreet's side start clear favourites but as we have seen in the Asia Cup T20 final last year and a few days back in this very tournament, they'd be wary of Sri Lanka's threat. Tri-series final: India vs Sri Lanka starts at 10 am IST, live on FanCode Vinayakk Mohanarangan is Senior Assistant Editor and is based in New Delhi. ... Read More
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Women's ODI Tri-Series: India aim to put best foot forward in high-stakes final against Sri Lanka
Colombo: India will be determined to put their best foot forward in all departments when they meet host Sri Lanka in the Women's ODI Tri-Series final, to be held at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. For Sunday's final, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced fans will be able to watch the final in the stadium for free. It was against Sri Lanka in the league stage that India suffered their lone defeat of the tri-series and Sunday's clash gives them a chance to turn the tables on the Chamari Athapaththu-led side, as well as stand up to the pressure of playing a final – something which also aids them in their preparation for this year's ODI World Cup. From an Indian batting perspective, Jemimah Rodrigues has been their best batter with 201 runs at an average of 67 – including a fantastic 123 against South Africa after coming out to bat at number five. Deepti Sharma, Pratika Rawal and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana have been other batting contributors, but it would be great for India if skipper Harmanpreet Kaur converts a start into a big score. In terms of bowling, off-spin all-rounder Sneh Rana has been on a stellar run on return to international cricket – picking 11 wickets at an average of 15.63, including a five-wicket haul against South Africa. But to win a high-stakes final, India would need a collective bowling effort to upstage Sri Lanka's batters. On the other hand, Sri Lanka have shown that they are no pushovers, especially after beating India in the group stage. Apart from skipper Chamari, Harshitha Samawickrama shapes up as a pivotal batting figure – making a match-winning 53 in the tri-series league stage win over India and hitting a fine 69 not out against the same opposition to win the Women's T20 Asia Cup final in Dambulla last year. With the ball, young spinner Dewmi Vihanga has been impressive for Sri Lanka – taking nine wickets at an average of 15.33. How she and Malki Madara shape up to counter the challenge from the formidable Indian batters will make for a fascinating match-up in the grand finale of the tri-series. When: Sunday, May 11 at 10am IST Where: R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium Where to watch: Live telecast on Fancode (TV and digital) Squads India: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh(w), Amanjot Kaur, Shree Charani, Sneh Rana, Shuchi Upadhyay, Kranti Goud, Yastika Bhatia, Tejal Hasabnis, and Arundhati Reddy Sri Lanka: Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Nilakshi de Silva, Manudi Nanayakkara, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Inoka Ranaweera, Hansima Karunaratne, Achini Kulasuriya, Kavisha Dilhari, Rashmika Sewwandi, and Piumi Badalge
India Gazette
07-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Jemimah Rodrigues' record ton powers India Women to 23-run win over South Africa
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 7 (ANI): Right-hand batter Jemimah Rodrigues registered her highest score in the One Day Internationals as India Women registered a 23-run win over South Africa Women in the high-scoring encounter at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday. Jemimah played an exceptional innings of 123 runs from 101 balls, which was laced with 15 boundaries and one six in her innings. The 24-year-old player scored these runs at a strike rate of 121.78. She was awarded the Player of the Match was this brilliant performance. With this victory, the Women in Blue maintained the top spot in the points table after winning three (six points) of their four fixtures in the tri-series. On the other hand, the Proteas side is in third place after losing all of their games in the tournament so far. Chasing a mammoth total of 338 runs in their 50 overs, the Chloe Tryon-led side fell short of the target by just 23 as the side was able to score 314 runs with the loss of seven wickets. Annerie Dercksen (81 runs off 80 balls) and Tryon (67 runs from 43 balls) were the highest scorers for the South Africa team. Miane Smit (39 runs in 54 balls), Nondumiso Shangase (36 runs off 36 balls), Tanzim Brits (26 runs from 42 balls), Nadine de Klerk (22* runs in 13 balls), and Sinalo Jafta (21 runs off 20 balls) scored valuable runs for their team, but it was not enough to take them through. For the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side, three wickets were snapped by Amanjot Kaur (3/59 in 9 overs), two wickets were grabbed by Deepti Sharma (2/57 in 10 overs), and one wicket each was bagged by Shree Charani (1/58 in 10 overs) and Pratika Rawal (1/15 in 3 overs) in their respective spells. Earlier in the day, South Africa captain Chloe Tryon won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fifth match of the ODI tri-series. Batting first, India posted a huge total of 337 runs for the loss of nine wickets at the completion of the first innings. The top scorer for the Indian team was right-hand batter Jemimah Rodrigues (123 runs off 101 balls). Deepti Sharma (93 runs from 84 balls) and Smriti Mandhana (51 runs in 63 balls) also scored crucial runs for the side in the match. For the South Africa side, Masabata Klaas (2/51 in 8 overs), Nadine de Klerk (2/54 in 9 overs), and Nonkululeko Malaba (2/71 in 8 overs) each took two wickets, and Dercksen (1/36 in 6 overs) and Tryon (1/46 in 8 overs) each took one wicket in their respective spells. Brief Score: India Women 337/9 in 50 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues 123, Deepti Sharma 93; Masabata Klaas 2/51) vs South Africa Women 314/7 in 50 overs (Annerie Dercksen 81, Chloe Tryon 67; Amanjot Kaur 3/59). (ANI)
