WC win gives ‘new life’ to my mother: Amanjot’s father who crafted his daughter's first bat

Vishal Gulati | November 3, 2025 12:06 PM

Mohali (Punjab), Nov 3 (IANS) With India delivering a memorable performance to seal their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title, all-rounder Amanjot Kaur, who not only enabled to add a glorious chapter in India’s cricketing history but also gave a “new life” to her elderly ailing grandmother, an inspiration for her to rise to fame with sheer hard work and determination despite humble background.

Head released from T20I squad to play Shield games for Ashes preparations

IANS | November 3, 2025 11:18 AM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Australia opener Travis Head will miss the final two T20Is against India, having been released from Australia's T20I squad to play for his state in the fourth round of Shield matches, which begin next Monday, as part of his preparations for the upcoming Ashes.

'A red-letter day', Diana Edulji applauds India women's maiden WC win

IANS | November 3, 2025 11:17 AM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Former India captain and a legendary figure in the history of women’s cricket in the country, Diana Edulji, expressed her pride in the team after the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side won their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup on Sunday night at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Edulji called it ‘a red-letter day’ in the sport, adding that she was proud to be a woman cricketer.