I hope the jinx is broken this time, says Devajit Saikia ahead of ICC Women’s World Cup

IANS | September 21, 2025 4:37 PM

Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia wishes for the Women in Blue to break the jinx and win their maiden ICC title as they gear up for the ICC Women’s World Cup, starting from September 30. He also said that Assam’s cricketing body, in association with the Indian cricket board, plans to hold an opening ceremony in Guwahati before the World Cup opener between India and Sri Lanka.

3rd ODI: Smriti and Harmanpreet look at positives despite loss to Australia in series decider

IANS | September 21, 2025 12:34 AM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana struck a tone of optimism and reflection despite India suffering a 43-run defeat to Australia in the ODI series decider at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. In a run-fest in which multiple records were broken, India were bowled out for 369 in a chase of 413, despite an epic 125 by Smriti, while Harmanpreet and Deepti Sharma hit 52 and 72 respectively.