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Prabhu announces Rs 13 lakh for each of the 10 Indian women’s cricket team members employed with it
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu announces Rs 13 lakh for each of the 10 Indian women’s cricket team members employed with it.
India finish 7th in Youth CWG with 11 medals
Nassau: India finished a creditable seventh in the 6th Commonwealth Youth Games here after winning 11 medals, including four gold. India won four gold, one silver and six bronze medals in the six-day multi-sporting event which concluded yesterday.
India to host maiden men's World Boxing Championship in 2021
New Delhi: In a historic first for Indian boxing, the country will host the men's World Championship for the first time in 2021 besides next year's women's World Championship, shaking off the last remnants of administrative turmoil that once plagued the sport. The International Boxing Association (AIBA) made the announcement at the end of its two-day executive committee meeting in Moscow.
We've set the platform for coming generations: Mithali Raj
London: The champion's crown eluded her team for a second time but Indian skipper Mithali Raj believes future is bright for women's cricket in the country and a platform has been set for the coming generations. India seemed on course for a maiden World Cup trophy but suffered a batting collapse, losing seven wickets for 28 runs to slip from 191-3 to 219 all out in 48.4 overs in a chase of 229 in the final against England at Lord's. But despite the heartbreak, the skipper said future seems good for India.
Women in Blue: Inspiration for Gen-Next
New Delhi: Can the heartbreak of a nervous loss pave the way for a groundbreaking new era for women's cricket? It's a question that will find its answer in the next few months as Mithali Raj and Co. cope with the unprecedented spotlight that followed their fairytale World Cup campaign, which could have been perfect but for the loss of nerves against England in the final.
Prannoy clinches US Open title
Anaheim (California): HS Prannoy notched up a thrilling three-game win over Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap in an all-Indian final to clinch the USD 120,000 US Open Grand Prix Gold here.
Though they lost but won millions of hearts
London: LONDON: With 29 runs to go and 33 balls and five wickets in hand, history beckoned the Indian Women's Cricket team. Already, comparisons were being drawn with the famous triumph of the men's team in 1983 at the same historic ground of Lord's. That win had not only changed Indian cricket but also catalysed a complete shift in the game's balance of power.
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.