‘Beating Australia in Australia is really special,’ says Mandhana after series-clinching knock in 3rd T20I

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:38 PM

Adelaide, Feb 21 (IANS) Smriti Mandhana was very pleased after India’s 17-run victory over Australia in the series decider on Saturday and mentioned that defeating the Aussies in Australia is ‘really special.’ However, she also noted that the team will ‘not celebrate too much’ and will instead shift focus to the upcoming ODI leg of the tour, which begins on Tuesday.

ICC picks Gaby, Sobhana, Tara as nominees for Women’s Player of the Month for January

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:23 PM

Dubai, Feb 21 (IANS) The ICC has announced the nominees for the Women's Player of the Month award for January, with three standout performances from the month of international cricket making the final shortlist. The nominees include Gaby Lewis, Sobhana Mostery, and Tara Norris, each of whom played pivotal roles in their respective teams' campaigns during the T20 World Cup Qualifiers in January-February 2026.

T20 WC: Bumrah, Hardik to be India's twin trump cards for Super Eights, says Paranjape

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Former India cricketer and national selector Jatin Paranjape feels fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be the twin trump cards for the defending champions ahead of their Super Eights campaign in the Men’s T20 World Cup starting against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

India captain among ICC Player of the Month nominees for January

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:06 PM

Dubai, Feb 21 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Daryl Mitchell, Joe Root, and Suryakumar Yadav as contenders for the Men’s Player of the Month for January. These players have been exceptional, making notable contributions with both bat and ball during a busy month of cricket.

Jemimah Rodrigues completes 2500 T20I runs

IANS | February 21, 2026 2:53 PM

Adelaide, Feb 21 (IANS) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues completed 2500 runs in the T20 Internationals, achieving the feat during her outing with the willow against Australia in the final and deciding T20I of the three-game series at the Adelaide Oval.