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.

IWL to be played in two phase following clubs’ request: AIFF

IANS | November 3, 2025 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced that the upcoming season of the Indian Women’s League (IWL) will be played in two separate phases following a joint decision taken with all participating clubs.

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.