Smriti Mandhana breaks Rohit Sharma’s record to become India’s leading run-scorer in T20Is

[ad_1] Indian women batter Smriti Mandhana. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Indian women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana scripted history by becoming India’s highest run-scorer in T20 Internationals during the first India vs South Africa Women’s match of the five-match T20I series, at Durban, on Friday (April 17, 2026). Mandhana surpassed the 2024 T20 […]

Shubman Gill bags Polly Umrigar Award, Smriti Mandhana makes history with fifth BCCI honour | Cricket News – The Times of India

[ad_1] Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana (PTI) Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were crowned the Best International Cricketers (Men’s and Women’s) at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 on Sunday, celebrating their exceptional performances during the 2024–2025 season. Gill claimed the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award, marking his second Cricketer of the Year title after first winning […]

TOISA 2025 Sportsperson of the Year Nominees: Celebrating India’s best of the best | More sports News – The Times of India

[ad_1] The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards will be held on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, celebrating the achievements of India’s finest athletes across multiple disciplines. The awards recognise performances delivered between January 1 and December 31, 2025, honouring standout displays at global championships and major international events. With more than […]

Smriti Mandhana honoured with one-of-a-kind Barbie doll ahead of International Women’s Day | Cricket News – The Times of India

[ad_1] Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been named in Barbie’s first-ever Dream Team, becoming the first cricketer in the world to receive a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll inspired by her journey. The announcement was made on Thursday, March 5.Toy manufacturer Mattel aligned the recognition with International Women’s Day, which is observed every year on March 8. […]

Smriti, Deepti, Divya, Jaismine and Anahatin contention

[ad_1] A scintillating year with the bat saw Smriti Mandhana power India to a maiden Women’s ODI World Cup crown, while Deepti Sharma’s allround heroics earned her the Player of the Tournament honour in India’s triumph at home. Boxer Jaismine Lamboria clinched her maiden World Championship while Divya Deshmukh not only became the first Indian […]