It was a masterstroke to bring Shafali to bowl, says Paranjape

IANS | November 3, 2025 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Jatin Paranjape, the former India men’s cricketer and national selector, feels the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side did extremely well in keeping the usage of Shafali Verma as a bowler in their 52-run win over South Africa to win the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup under wraps, something which paid off big time.

Getting last-minute chance to play in WC was all God’s plan: Shafali

IANS | November 3, 2025 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) India batter Shafali Verma reflected on her dramatic return to the national set-up and playing a key role in the side winning 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, saying that the last-minute chance to play in the mega event was all a part of God’s plan for her.

'We made a collective pledge to pour our entire hearts and souls: Jemimah

IANS | November 3, 2025 2:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) After India won the Women’s ODI World Cup trophy for the first time, right-handed batter Jemimah Rodrigues said the 52-run win in the final over South Africa was made on a shared promise by the hosts to give their everything on the field in their defence of 298/7.

IOA announces cash awards for Youth Asian Games medallists

IANS | November 3, 2025 2:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Indian contingent for their exceptional performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games held in Bahrain, where the nation’s young athletes secured a commendable total of 48 medals across various sporting disciplines.