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SA Tour A Vital Dress Rehearsal For India Ahead Of WT20 WC: Anjum Chopra
T20 World Cup: While the frenzy around IPL 2026 has caught everyone’s attention in India, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team quietly kickstarted their preparations in Durban for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, set to begin on April 17.
This series serves as a vital dress rehearsal for India ahead of the tenth edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in England from June 12 to July 5. Though India has a bilateral series against England before the mega event begins, the stakes are particularly high given that South Africa are placed in their group for the mega event.
India enters the series with momentum in the shortest format. Despite losing the one-off Test and ODI series on their multi-format tour of Australia, Harmanpreet & Co had something to cheer about by winning the T20I series 2-1. Former India captain Anjum Chopra spoke exclusively to IANS on the upcoming series, India’s fast-bowling make-up, Shreyanka Patil, no wrist spinner being picked and more. Excerpts: -
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‘Never Take Decisions When Angry’: Dhoni’s Captaincy Advice To Mhatre Which Helped Him Win U19 WC
Young Chennai Super Kings: Young Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ayush Mhatre opened up on the invaluable guidance he received from legendary skipper MS Dhoni, highlighting how the veteran’s advice shaped his leadership approach during his stint as India U-19 captain.
Sanju Samson Bags Player Of The Month Award For March After T20 WC Heroics
T20 World Cup: Indian wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson has been named the ICC men's player of the month for March after a stellar performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 knockouts. This is the first time Samson has won the prestigious title for his World Cup-winning performance.
USPL Season 4 To Be Held From Nov 20 To Dec 5 In Florida
United States Premier League: The much-anticipated United States Premier League (USPL) season 4 is all set to make a powerful comeback, scheduled to be held from November 20 to December 5 at the Broward County Stadium in Florida.
Abrahams, Ndaba, Webster Exit Proteas Coaching Staff Ahead Of Women’s T20 WC
Cricket South Africa: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the departure of batting coach Baakier Abrahams, fielding coach Bongani Ndaba and strength and conditioning coach Zane Webster from the Proteas women’s setup ahead of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, to be held in England from June 12 to July 5.
Macheke Receives Maiden Call-up For SA’s T20Is Against India, Marx Earns Recall
Eliz Mari Marx: South Africa have wicketkeeper batter Tebogo Macheke her first international call up while recalling all rounder Eliz Mari Marx in the 15 member squad to face India in a five match T20I series happening from April 17 to 27.
'He Took Indian Cricket To A Different Level': Yuvraj Reflects On Gary's Kirsten Impact On India’s Rise
ICC Cricket World Cup: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has highlighted the transformative impact of former head coach Gary Kirsten on Indian cricket, recalling how his man-management and belief in players played a defining role in the team’s success between 2008 and 2011.
Samoa Qualify For Second Consecutive U19 Women's T20 WC
U19 T20 World Cup: Samoa will make a second consecutive appearance at the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup after winning the 2026 East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Papua New Guinea on Monday.
'I’ve Scored A Few Tons In The Format, But Scoring It In Chepauk Feels Special': Samson On Match-winning Knock Vs DC
Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson described his match-winning century against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 18th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium as very special, saying it was driven by a desire to repay the faith shown in him by the franchise after their record-breaking trade ahead of the season.
IPL 2026: Hopefully, DC Can Get Back To Winning Ways, Take That Momentum Forward, Says Stubbs
Chennai Super Kings: Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Tristan Stubbs is hopeful that the side can rediscover its winning rhythm and move past their recent stumble against the Gujarat Titans (GT) to regain momentum in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 when they take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chennai on Saturday.
Honoured And Humbled To Have A Stand At My 'karmabhoomi' Wankhede: Ravi Shastri
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: Former India cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri expresses his deep gratitude after a stand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium named after him was unveiled, describing the venue as his "karmabhoomi" where his cricketing journey first took flight.
IPL 2026: Father Gave Up RAS Preparation To Make Me A Cricketer, Reveals Mukul Choudhary
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: After being the toast of the IPL ecosystem by hitting an unbeaten 54 to help Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pull off a three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), wicketkeeper-batter Mukul Choudhary has revealed that his father left his preparation for the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) to ensure that he becomes a cricketer.
Gavaskar Lauds 'fearless Prodigies' Mukul & Badoni's 'unbelievable Innings' In LSG Win
LSG Lucknow Super Giants: India legend Sunil Gavaskar lavished praise on Lucknow Super Giants wicketkeeper-batter Mukul Choudhary and batting allrounder Ayush Badoni for their innings that proved decisive in beating Kolkata Knight Riders and hailed them as 'fearless prodigies'.
'Hadn't Really Comprehended,’ Says Lauren Bell On Spearheading England's Pace Attack
T20 World Cup: England pacer Lauren Bell has admitted she is still coming to terms with leading the team’s fast-bowling unit, saying she “hadn't really comprehended” stepping into a role once occupied by some of the country’s most iconic seamers.
Rashid Khan Doubtful For One-off Test Against India, Wary Of Taking Too Much Red-ball Load
ODI World Cup: Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan, currently turning out for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, has cast doubt over his participation in the upcoming one-off Test against India in June, saying the demands of red-ball cricket could put his long-term career at risk.
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