The Women’s T20 World Cup, between 21 February to 8 March created history by breaking all kinds of viewership records across TV and digital platforms for a women’s cricket event. The World Cup event recorded 1.1 billion video views including digital and broadcast viewing figures. With this it becomes second most-successful ICC event in history. […]
India’s all-rounder Deepti Sharma was recently felicitated by the West Bengal Government’s Department of Youth Services and Sports for her performance in the T20 World Cup. At a time when the nation is applauding the Indian women cricketers, such a recognition puts the focus on the players who brought laurels with their stunning performance. Sharma, an all-rounder, took […]
“Really sorry that the results didn’t go in our favor but I’m overwhelmed by the support that we’ve been receiving and that kind of support is what keeps us going.”
“There was a time when people used to say I’m ruining my daughter’s life by making her play because they don’t expect girls to be in sports,” recalls Shafali’s father.
India will next face winner from the South Africa vs Australia match. The final of the Women’s T20 World Cup will be played on Sunday.
Wicket-keeper batswoman Taniya Bhatia posted a 50-run stand. In the last over, Shikha Pandey ensured the Indians became the first to qualify for the semifinals.
“Poonam Yadav’s spell was the turning point. She’s been one of the main spinners for India for quite some time now, and her style worked again today.” -Mithali Raj
Last year, Shafali Verma created history by becoming the youngest Indian cricketer to score a half-century in international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s 30-year-old record.
“Poonam Yadav’s spell was the turning point. She’s been one of the main spinners for India for quite some time now, and her style worked again today,” said Mithali Raj.
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