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BCCI announces Rs 50 lakh cash reward for each player
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a reward of Rs 50 lakh for each member of the Indian women’s cricket team led by captain Mithali Raj for their performance in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup, irrespective of the final’s result, reported news agency PTI. As per the agency, each member of the team will be given Rs 50 lakh for making it to the final of this year’s World Cup. This announcement was made by BCCI just one day before the final against England women’s team at the Lord’s.
Indian women's cricket team eyes slice of history, glory
London: History beckons the Indian women's cricket team when it takes on England in the ICC World Cup final here tomorrow, aiming to cap a fairytale run with a maiden title triumph and put some past demons to rest.
Moga girl helped India storm into World Cup final
New Delhi: Harmanpreet Kaur lit up the County Ground in Derby on Thursday as she blasted 171 not out off 115 balls in the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup against Australia. Expectedly, the 28-year-old Indian middle-order batswoman is the toast of one and all in the country as the team has a fair shot at its first-ever World Cup crown come Sunday.
Dope test row: Manpreet Kaur to miss World Championships
New Delhi: Top Indian shot putter Manpreet Kaur will miss next month's World Athletics Championships in London after she tested positive for banned substances for the second time in a couple of days, the AFI said today.
Confident India eager to upset Australia in Women's WC semis
Derby: Odds are stacked heavily against them but a confident India will aim to turn the tables when they take on six-time champions Australia in the second semi- final of the ICC Women's World Cup, here tomorrow.
Asian Champion Shot-putter Manpreet Kaur Fails Dope Test
New Delhi: Asian champion shot-putter Manpreet Kaur has been caught in the dope net after testing positive for a banned stimulant, a massive embarrassment for the country which might lose the gold medal clinched by her earlier this month.
Injured Vijay out, Dhawan comes in for Lanka Test series
New Delhi: Opener Murali Vijay was today ruled out of the Test series against Sri Lanka due to a wrist injury and was subsequently replaced by Shikhar Dhawan in the 16-member squad for the three-match rubber starting July 26. "The All-India Senior Selection Committee on Monday named Shikhar Dhawan as the replacement for injured Murali Vijay in the Test team, which is scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka for a three-match Test series," the BCCI Secretary Amitabh Chaudhary said in a release.
Under pressure India face NZ in virtual quarterfinal
Their confidence on a low after two consecutive defeats, India face a do-or-die situation when they take on New Zealand in what can be termed as a virtual quarterfinal of the ICC Women's World Cup here tomorrow
Bhaichung Bhutia to join Premier Futsal
Star football player and former India skipper Bhaichung Bhutia will join the Premier Futsal as the Talent Director heading its Indian amateur talent hunt program. "Premier Futsal League has emerged as a category- defining offering in the Indian sporting landscape
Shastri to pitch for Arun despite Zaheer's presence
Back at the helm as chief coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri is likely to pitch for the return of bowling coach Bharath Arun despite the presence of Zaheer Khan in their ranks