Former Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani called out the Congress-led INDIA Alliance for their attempts to strangle the Indian Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir. She questioned whether the leaders of the alliance would stand in the way of the rights granted to tribal communities after the removal of Article 370. Accusing them of working for their own self-interest, Irani asserted that Article 370 would not be restored and their attempts to separate Jammu and Kashmir from India would not be successful.
In a high-stakes match, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana's brilliant century and captain Harmanpreet Kaur's unbeaten half-century helped India defeat New Zealand by six wickets in the third ODI and win the series 2-1. Mandhana's 100 runs and Kaur's 59 not out were vital in chasing down the target of 233 set by New Zealand. The trophy was then lifted by Kaur and the team, celebrating the series win against a strong opposition.
With a brilliant 100 off 122, Smriti Mandhana guided India to a 6-wicket win against New Zealand in the series-deciding third ODI. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur also contributed with an unbeaten 70 runs, helping the hosts seal the three-match series 2-1. This was India's first ODI series win against New Zealand in four years.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Smriti Mandhana lead India to victory against New Zealand in the third ODI at Narendra Modi Stadium. In a close match, India's middle order struggled, but Kaur and Mandhana's partnership built a solid foundation for the victory. With this win, India takes a 2-1 lead in the series.
After decades of campaigning for her party colleagues and family members, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be making her electoral debut in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections by contesting as the UDF candidate from the Wayanad constituency in Kerala. Accompanied by her brother and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka filed her nomination with gratitude towards Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. This decision was made after Rahul resigned from his other seat in the 2024 elections, with Wayanad having previously saved his electoral defeat to Smriti Irani in Amethi in 2019.
The Indian women's cricket team is gearing up for their first ODI against New Zealand, but without their captain Harmanpreet Kaur. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced via a post on X that Kaur will be sitting out due to a niggle, leaving Smriti Mandhana to handle the captaincy. This comes after India's disappointing performance at the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, which has sparked discussions about replacing Kaur as the T20 captain. Batting legend and former captain Mithali Raj suggests that if a change in leadership is necessary, it should be done sooner rather than later to ensure proper preparation for the next World Cup.
Despite a brilliant performance from Nat Sciver-Brunt, England was unable to stop West Indies from securing a six-wicket win in this ICC Women's T20 World Cup match. After initially struggling with the bat, the English team recovered with Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 57. However, Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph's impressive half-centuries helped the West Indies successfully chase down a target of 142 with two overs to spare. Adding to England's woes, captain Heather Knight was unable to play in the second innings due to a calf injury.
With New Zealand's win over Pakistan, the subcontinent teams have failed to make it to the knockouts of the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup. This marks the third consecutive edition, and the fourth overall, where no subcontinent team has made it past the group stage. India, which has been the most successful subcontinent team in T20 World Cup history, has also suffered all four of its group-stage exits in editions hosted in Asia.
In a dominant win over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, Indian batters Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana put up a 98-run opening stand, with Verma scoring an impressive 50 runs in 38 balls. Verma credited their success to moving away from a pre-determined mindset and allowing each other to play to their strengths, particularly against spinners. This win boosts India's net run rate and solidifies their spot in the second spot in Group A.
In a dominant display, India secured a crucial victory over Sri Lanka at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Smriti Mandhana led the way with half-centuries as India piled up a tournament high of 172-3. With this win, India keeps their semifinal hopes alive while Sri Lanka's chances are now eliminated. Catch the next match between Bangladesh and West Indies on October 10, 2024, at 2 pm GMT.