Indian Women's Cricket Team basks in World Cup glory
The Indian Women's Cricket Team is currently celebrating their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title, having defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final at Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on November 2nd. The team received a rousing reception upon their arrival in New Delhi and is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
The victory has been widely celebrated, with many drawing comparisons to India's 1983 Men's World Cup win. DDCA President Rohan Jaitley stated that the triumph underscores the effectiveness of the Women's Premier League (WPL) and pay parity initiatives in promoting women's cricket. The BCCI has announced a ā¹51 crore reward for the World Cup-winning squad. Players like Richa Ghosh highlighted her role in applying "finishing touches" to the team's success, while Shafali Verma, named Player of the Final for her 87 runs and 2/36, was praised as a "destiny's child" who thrived under pressure. Harmanpreet Kaur's wax statue is also set to be unveiled in Jaipur to commemorate the win.
The success has also seen a significant increase in the brand values of Indian stars, with Jemimah Rodrigues reportedly doubling her endorsement fees. Ashwin applauded the women's team for paying tribute to cricketing icons, noting that the men's team "never did this."
Asia Cup Disciplinary Actions Announced
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued verdicts regarding disciplinary incidents during the heated India vs. Pakistan matches in the recent Asia Cup. Pakistan's Haris Rauf has been handed a two-game ban, while India's Suryakumar Yadav received a fine of 30 percent of his match fees. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, who were also involved in an on-field row, escaped suspension, with Bumrah receiving a warning and one demerit point.
Chess World Cup 2025 Updates
In the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, several Indian grandmasters were in action. In the second round, Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Vidit Gujrathi were held to draws in their first games. However, Arjun Erigaisi and Pranav V secured wins.
Other Sports News
- Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's weight class has been removed from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Chanu plans to bulk up to the 53kg category to compete in the LA Games.
- The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction is reportedly scheduled for November 27th in Aerocity, with franchises finalizing retentions by November 5th.
- In the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings, Smriti Mandhana has conceded her top spot to Laura Wolvaardt, though Jemimah Rodrigues has entered the top 10.