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We Were Very Clear On What We Wanted And How We Were Going To Go About It, Says RCB Coach Rangarajan
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the 2024 champions of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), wrapped up their first-ever mega auction with a mix of marquee signings and talented uncapped players ahead of the new season, where they will be led by Smriti Mandhana.
In a conversation with IANS, head coach Malolan Rangarajan spoke about how the auction went for the team, scouting process, the fitness of Pooja Vastrakar, roping in Gautami Naik and Prathyoosha Kumar, and more. Excerpts:-
Q. What are your thoughts on how closely the strategy you prepared aligned with what you were able to achieve in auction?
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PM Modi's Encouraging Words For Blind Women’s Cricket Team: 'Meeting With You All Makes Me Proud Of Nation's Success'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared heartfelt and encouraging words with India’s inaugural T20 World Cup-winning Blind Women’s Cricket Team as he hosted them at his residence on Lok Kalyan Marg.
2026 WPL Auction: Deepti, Charani Headline World Cup Performers Landing Big Paydays
The first ever Women’s Premier League (WPL) mega auction lived up to the expectations of several World Cup-winning Indian players commanding hefty bids in a cool evening at the National capital on Thursday.
2026 WPL Auction: Didn’t Retain Deepti Due To The Players We Needed, Thankful She’s Back, Says Sthalekar
ODI World Cup: UP Warriorz mentor Lisa Sthalekar said the franchise was unable to retain Deepti Sharma ahead of the WPL 2026 mega auction because of ‘the players we needed’ in the initial sets, but expressed relief at having the India all-rounder back in the squad.
Delighted That UP Warriorz Bought Me Back: Deepti Sharma
Match Centre Live Auction Special: Deepti Sharma was sold for ₹3.2 crore to UP Warriorz via right-to-match, making her the joint-second most expensive player at the WPL. After initially being sold to Delhi Capitals for her base price of Rs. 50 lakh, the Warriorz went for the RTM option, asking DC to give a final amount.
2026 WPL Auction: DC Are Very Clear In Going With An Indian Captain For The Season, Says Jindal
ODI World Cup: Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal said the franchise was ‘very clear’ about going with an Indian captain for the upcoming WPL season. At the ongoing mega auction, DC bolstered their squad with key signings of Laura Wolvaardt, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Lizelle Lee and young Deeya Yadav, while buying back left-arm spinner N Sree Charani.
PM Narendra Modi Hosts World Cup Winning Blind Women's Team
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team, winners of the inaugural T20 World Cup, at his residence in Lok Kalyan Marg here on Wednesday.
2026 WPL Auction: It’s Too Early To Say On Who Would Captain UP Warriorz, Says Waingankar
ODI World Cup: UP Warriorz director of cricket Kshemal Waingankar said it was "too early to say" who would lead the side in the upcoming WPL season, after buying back Deepti Sharma and including multi-time World Cup-winning captain Meg Lanning.
ICC Confirms Record-breaking Digital Engagement Numbers For Women’s World Cup 2025
Cricket World Cup: The ICC announced that the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 set unprecedented digital engagement records, becoming the most digitally consumed women’s cricket event ever and one of the most-watched women’s sports events globally.
India Is Proud Of These Champions: Rahul Gandhi Meets Blind Women's WC-winning Team
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, hosted the Indian blind women’s cricket team, winners of the inaugural T20 World Cup, at 10 Janpath, New Delhi, on Wednesday.
WPL 2026 Auction: Meet The Uncapped Indian Players Who Could Be On Franchises’ Radar
Emerging Teams Asia Cup: In its three seasons so far, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has already proven to be a launchpad for talented cricketers to shine and enter the Indian team. Players such as N. Sree Charani and Kranti Gaud are prime examples of this trend, as the duo played pivotal roles in India’s recent triumph in the ODI World Cup.
Tharanga Weighs On Sri Lanka Captaincy Change Ahead Of 2026 T20 World Cup
T20 World Cup: Just two months before co-hosting the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka may undergo a dramatic captaincy change. Chief selector Upul Tharanga has confirmed that the panel is actively looking at alternatives to captain Charith Asalanka, who is currently under pressure.
Anjum Chopra Feels Sophie Ecclestone 'won't Come Cheap' At WPL Mega Auction
Anjum Chopra: Former India captain Anjum Chopra opined that England cricketer Sophie Ecclestone will earn big bucks at the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction here on Thursday.
It’ll Be An Epic Contest Across All Formats Against India: Beth Mooney
While Beth Mooney: While Beth Mooney is focused on the ongoing Women’s Big Bash League, her mind is already racing ahead to March’s big stage when Australia play a day-night Test against India. With just 100 days to go, the Australian batter is thinking beyond the present and eyeing opportunities for fresh faces to break into the national side.
'Every Match Reflected Their Hunger For Glory', Says India Coach Tejeswini Of Women’s Kabaddi WC Win
Kabaddi World Cup: The Indian women’s kabaddi team, on Wednesday, returned to the country with much fanfare after beating Chinese Taipei in the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The side secured a 35–28 win in the final, in what was their second straight World Cup title, further showcasing their strength in the sport.
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