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Not our day: Mithali Raj’s family

The Indian Women’s Cricket Team, headed by captain Mithali Raj, lost the World Cup final on Sunday, but they won a billion hearts.

26 Jul 2017 12:21 AM

Harmanpreet Kaur's swashbuckling 171 not out helped India defeat Australia by 36 runs in the semi-final and she followed that with a fighting 51 in the final against England. These performances helped her improve seven slots to sixth place in the latest ranking.(Photo: AP)

ICC ODI rankings: Harmanpreet Kaur breaks into top 10 of batter’s rankings, Mithali Raj second

Among bowlers, world's leading ODI wicket-taker Jhulan Goswami has gained four slots to reach second position.

25 Jul 2017 6:01 PM

Great show at Lord’s

The women’s cricket movement was about diligence without thought of reward in a game to be enjoyed.

25 Jul 2017 1:38 AM

Mithali Raj in action against New Zealand in a league match of the ICC Women's World Cup. (Photo: AP)

Mithali Raj named as captain of ICC Women's World Cup team of the tournament

Captain Mithali Raj led by example, scoring 409 runs during the ICC Women's World Cup.

24 Jul 2017 6:46 PM

After performing brilliantly throughout the tournament Mithali Raj was nameed captain of ICC Women's World Cup 2017 team .(Photo: AP)

ICC Women's World Cup: Mithali Raj to lead ICC Women's World Cup 2017 team

The India skipper was selected as captain after scoring 409 runs in the 30-day tournament, which inspired India to reach its second final.

24 Jul 2017 6:42 PM

"If you ask me they should have IPL because now is the right time to create that base. Women's cricket is everywhere and they have put up a much better standard than the last World Cup," said India skipper Mithali Raj after the ICC Women's World Cup final. (Photo: PTI)

Mithali Raj calls for women’s IPL after ICC World Cup heartbreak

Raj, the all-time leading run-scorer in women's one-day internationals, said as a captain she was very proud.

24 Jul 2017 10:11 AM

Team India has left themselves with a realistic chance of doing what seemed unreal at the start of the tournament. (Photo: AP)

ICC Women’s World Cup final, ENG VS IND: Indian women restrict England to 228/7

Leading the show was the redoubtable Jhulan Goswami, who scythed through the English middle-order.

23 Jul 2017 7:04 PM

Anya Shrubsole was the star of the evening with 6 wickets. (Photo: AP)

England beat India by 9 runs, clinch ICC Women's World Cup for 4th time

Shrubsole's 6-wicket haul powers England to a stunning win at Lord's.

23 Jul 2017 2:39 PM

Rival captains Heather Knight (left) and Mithali Raj pose with the World Cup at Lord’s on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Can Mithali’s team emulate Kapil’s Devils?

As eyewitness to Kapil’s brilliance at Tunbridge Wells that memorable 1983 summer, Harman Kaur’s innings was no less bionic.

23 Jul 2017 12:21 AM

Drawing a parallel to the Virat Kohli-led side that lost to Pakistan in the Champions Trophy last month, Dorai Raj said that Mithali has never been overconfident in her life.(Photo: AFP)

ICC Women’s World Cup final: Mithali Raj’s father hopes India to clinch title

Dorai Raj believed that the result of the final could change the face of women's cricket in India.

22 Jul 2017 8:06 PM

Earlier, the Mithali Raj-led side booked their place in the finals of the 50-over pinnacle event for the second time with a dramatic 36-run victory over the defending champions and six-time winner Australia at Derby on Thursday.(Photo: PTI)

ICC Women’s World Cup 2017: BCCI to reward Rs 50 lakh each to Mithali Raj & Co.

The board also declared that the support staff will be given cash reward of Rs.25 lakh each.

22 Jul 2017 5:44 PM

Only Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami has played a World Cup final before, with the rest of the team making their first appearance in a final. (Photo: PTI)

ICC Women’s World Cup final, England vs India: Mithali Raj and co aim to tame hosts

The Mithali Raj-led squad has been living a dream so far in the tournament, after a 36-run win over Australia in the semifinals.

22 Jul 2017 1:26 PM

Mithali Raj led Team India has earlier defetaed England in the opening match of the tournament. (Photo: AP)

ICC Women's World Cup: India skipper Mithali Raj issues warning to England ahead of final

Indian captain has warned her opponent not to expect an easy contest when they come up against her side

21 Jul 2017 11:34 AM

Harmanpreet Kaur ripped the Australian bowling apart with a blazing 171. (Photo: AP)

ICC Women’s World Cup: India beat Australia by 36 runs

It is only the second time that India have entered the summit clash of the global event, having lost to Australia in the final of the 2005 edition.

21 Jul 2017 12:50 AM

ICC Women’s World Cup semifinal Australia vs India: Harmanpreet Kaur guides India to 281

Harmanpreet Kaur took the Australian bowlers to the cleaners despite India losing Mandhana and Raut early on.

20 Jul 2017 6:16 PM

Confident India eager to upset Aussies in WC semis

India have a poor record against Australia, having lost 34 out of 42 games the two teams have played so far.

20 Jul 2017 4:12 AM

India's Mithali Raj plays a shot against New Zealand during the ICC Women's World Cup match in Derby. (Photo: PTI)

ICC Women’s World Cup: India beat New Zealand by 186 runs

Mithali Raj’s sixth ODI hundred was the cornerstone in India’s total of 265/7 against New Zealand.

16 Jul 2017 12:04 AM

India's Punam Raut celebrate her half century during the ICC Women's World Cup fixture against England at the County Ground, Derby on Saturday (Photo: PTI)

Under pressure India face NZ in virtual quarter-final

Hanging on to the fourth spot on the points table, a loss will shatter India’s semi-final hopes.

15 Jul 2017 3:18 AM

Highest wicket taker in ODI Jhulan Goswami.

Strike like a girl

Captain Mithali Raj became the leading run-scorer in women’s ODIs, with 6,028 runs to her credit.

14 Jul 2017 12:17 AM

Mithali Raj became the first women to score 6,000 runs in ODI cricket. (Photo: AFP / AP)

Kohli congratulates Mithali Raj with a photo of Punam Raut on Facebook

Mithali Raj became the all-time leading run-scorer in women’s ODI, surpassing Charlotte Edwards of England.

13 Jul 2017 7:38 PM

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