Mandhana is emotionally attached to her father, who has been a constant source of support in her cricketing journey.
Category: Sports
India beat Chinese Taipei to retain Women’s Kabaddi World Cup
Unbeaten India were in sublime form throughout the tournament. They had beaten Iran 33-21 to enter the summit clash. Chinese Taipei, on the other hand, beat hosts Bangladesh 25–18 in the semifinals.
India crowned champions of inaugural T20 Blind Women’s World Cup
India restricted Nepal to 114 for 5 after opting to bowl and then coasted to 117 for 3 in just 12 overs to win the title.
Shubman Gill ruled out, KL Rahul to lead India in ODI series against South Africa
Rahul has been given the captaincy with the short-term goal of the South Africa series in mind.
Shuttler Lakshya Sen ends rough season with dominant Australian Open title win
The 24-year-old from Almora, enduring a tough phase after finishing fourth at the Paris Olympics, capped a resurgent week with a commanding 21-15 21-11 win over 26-year-old Tanaka.
WATCH: Cricket World Cup winner Smriti Mandhana says ‘yes’ as bae Palash Muchhal pops the question on one knee; video goes VIRAL
In the viral video, Palash and Smriti walk into the DY Patil Stadium together, where earlier this month, Smriti and her gang, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, scripted history as they lifted the ICC Women’s World Cup.
Ronaldo set for record sixth world cup as Portugal qualifies with 9–1 rout
Ronaldo missed the match in Porto because of suspension — but in his absence, Portugal ensured he would have the chance to appear at a record sixth World Cup.
South Africa defeat India by 30 runs in low-scoring Kolkata opener
Off-spinner Simon Harmer led the carnage as South Africa beat Shubman Gill’s India by 30 runs in the opening Test match of the series here on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead
Harmanpreet Kaur says women’s contracts will improve post World Cup win
Harmanpreet is expected to captain the side in the 2026 T20 World Cup in the UK but will the 36-year-old be around when the next ODI World Cup takes time in four years’ time?
Ravindra Jadeja joins Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson moves to CSK in blockbuster IPL trade
With the deadline for player retention ending later on Sunday, CSK stalwart Jadeja has switched base to Rajasthan Royals albeit at a much reduced fee, while Samson, who has led RR for four seasons, will be donning the yellow CSK jersey in IPL 2026.
