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Dark rain clouds looming over DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai ahead of the India vs Australia Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal, with reserve day rules in place if match is washed out.

India vs Australia Women's World Cup Semifinal: What Happens If Rain Washes Out Match?

Heavy rain threatens India vs Australia Women's World Cup semifinal in Navi Mumbai. If washed out on both days, Australia will qualify for final due to higher league position.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Oct 20254 min
Ian Bishop offering advice for Shafali Verma ahead of India's Women's World Cup semi-final against Australia, urging her to embrace opportunity without thinking about pressure.

Ian Bishop to Shafali Verma: "Can't Afford to Think About Pressure" in World Cup Semi-Final

Ian Bishop has advised Shafali Verma to focus on opportunity rather than pressure ahead of India's Women's World Cup semi-final against Australia after her unexpected call-up.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Oct 20255 min
Pratika Rawal being assisted off the field after sustaining an ankle injury during India's Women's World Cup match against Bangladesh, leading to her being ruled out of the tournament.
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Pratika Rawal Ruled Out of Women's World Cup 2025; Shafali Verma Replaces Injured Opener

India's in-form opener Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the Women's World Cup 2025 after sustaining a hairline ankle fracture. Shafali Verma replaces her ahead of the semifinal against Australia.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Oct 20252 min
Police escort accompanying Australia women’s cricket team and family for safety in India after Indore molestation incident during Women’s World Cup 2025.

Australia Women’s Star’s Wife Shares Police Escort Photo After Indore Molestation Case, Prompts Tighter Security

Security has been tightened for World Cup teams in India after two Australian women cricketers were harassed in Indore and Ashleigh Gardner’s wife posted about a police escort.

The Cricket Standard Desk27 Oct 20252 min
Smriti Mandhana celebrating after scoring a century, equalizing Meg Lanning’s record of most international centuries in women’s cricket during ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.

Smriti Mandhana Levels With Meg Lanning for Most International Centuries in Women’s Cricket

Indian opener Smriti Mandhana has equalled Australian legend Meg Lanning’s record of 17 international centuries, highlighting her dominance in women’s cricket.

The Cricket Standard Desk25 Oct 20252 min
Richa Ghosh celebrating during her historic 94 off 77 balls against South Africa in Women's World Cup 2025 at Visakhapatnam, becoming first player to score 80+ at No. 8 or below in ODI World Cup history.

Richa Ghosh Creates History: First-Ever 80+ Score at No. 8 in ODI World Cup

Richa Ghosh scored historic 94 off 77 balls batting at No. 8 vs South Africa, becoming first player (men's or women's) to score 80+ at No. 8 or below in ODI World Cup. Also fastest Indian to 1,000 Women's ODI runs.

The Cricket Standard Desk10 Oct 20252 min
Indian women batters against Pakistan in earlier match, now questions raises about handshake row with pakistan,as the BCCI signals a regulation‑only protocol for the Women’s World Cup clash against Pakistan

India vs Pakistan: BCCI clarifies handshake stance for Women’s World Cup 2025 clash in Colombo

Ahead of India vs Pakistan in Colombo, the BCCI signals a regulation‑first approach—no commitment to optional handshakes or photo‑ops, full compliance with cricket’s laws.

The Cricket Standard Desk03 Oct 20251 min
Zubeen Garg singing during a concert.

BCCI To Honour Zubeen Garg At Women’s World Cup Ceremony In Guwahati

The BCCI will pay a special musical tribute to late Assamese icon Zubeen Garg at the ICC Women’s World Cup opening ceremony, with Shreya Ghoshal headlining the event.

The Cricket Standard Desk23 Sept 20252 min
Shreya Ghoshal in the poster ‘Bring It Home’, the official ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 anthem poster, launched ahead of the tournament in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.

ICC releases ‘Bring It Home’ anthem by Shreya Ghoshal for Women’s World Cup 2025

ICC launches ‘Bring It Home’ for Women’s World Cup 2025, sung by Shreya Ghoshal, as ticket prices start at ₹100 and matches span India and Sri Lanka.

The Cricket Standard Desk20 Sept 20251 min
DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai illuminated during an international cricket match
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ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: ICC Replaces Bengaluru With This Less Known Venue

The ICC has shifted two India games, a semi-final and possibly the final of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 to Navi Mumbai after safety issues forced Bengaluru out.

The Cricket Times Desk22 Aug 20252 min