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"I Have Cried Almost Every Day": Jemimah Rodrigues' Emotional Journey to World Cup Glory

"I Have Cried Almost Every Day": Jemimah Rodrigues' Emotional Journey to World Cup Glory

Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 127 to guide India to a record-breaking chase of 339 vs Australia. In an emotional interview, she revealed she cried almost every day during the tour due to anxiety.

The Cricket Standard Desk 01 Nov 2025 4 min read
DY Patil Stadium Faith Resilience Highest ODI Chase
Virat Kohli's Special Tribute to Jemimah Rodrigues After India's Historic World Cup Victory

Virat Kohli's Special Tribute to Jemimah Rodrigues After India's Historic World Cup Victory

Virat Kohli gave a special shout-out to Jemimah Rodrigues after her match-winning 127 helped India defeat Australia in a record-breaking Women's World Cup semifinal chase.

The Cricket Standard Desk 01 Nov 2025 3 min read
Harmanpreet Kaur 63 India Beat Australia Record-breaking Chase
"She'll Have Her Guitar": Sunil Gavaskar's Promise If India Wins Women's World Cup

"She'll Have Her Guitar": Sunil Gavaskar's Promise If India Wins Women's World Cup

Sunil Gavaskar promises to perform a duet with Jemimah Rodrigues if India wins the Women's ODI World Cup 2025, recreating their 2024 BCCI Awards musical moment.

The Cricket Standard Desk 01 Nov 2025 4 min read
Jemimah Rodrigues 127 Semifinal Harmanpreet Kaur 63 India Beat Australia
Phoebe Litchfield Smashes Record Century as Australia Post Highest Women's World Cup Semifinal Total

Phoebe Litchfield Smashes Record Century as Australia Post Highest Women's World Cup Semifinal Total

Phoebe Litchfield's record-breaking 77-ball century powers Australia to 338—the highest-ever Women's World Cup semifinal total—against India at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

The Cricket Standard Desk 31 Oct 2025 4 min read
Phoebe Litchfield 119 Fastest Century World Cup Knockouts Youngest Centurion
Smriti Mandhana Set to Marry Palash Muchhal on November 20 in Sangli

Smriti Mandhana Set to Marry Palash Muchhal on November 20 in Sangli

Smriti Mandhana will marry music composer Palash Muchhal on November 20 in Sangli, Maharashtra, according to reports. The couple has been dating since 2019 and went public in 2024.

The Cricket Standard Desk 31 Oct 2025 2 min read
Smriti Mandhana Wedding Date Palash Muchhal Marriage November 20 Sangli
India vs Australia Women's World Cup Semifinal: What Happens If Rain Washes Out Match?

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 Desk 30 Oct 2025 4 min read
Women's World Cup Semifinal Washout Rules Reserve Day October 31 DY Patil Stadium Rain
Ian Bishop to Shafali Verma: "Can't Afford to Think About Pressure" in World Cup Semi-Final

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 Desk 30 Oct 2025 5 min read
Shafali Verma World Cup Semi-final Ian Bishop Advice Pratika Rawal Injury Replacement
Pratika Rawal Ruled Out of Women's World Cup 2025; Shafali Verma Replaces Injured Opener

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 Desk 28 Oct 2025 2 min read
World Cup 2025 Womens
Srikkanth Urges BCCI: Lock In Rohit Sharma for 2027 World Cup After Sydney Heroics

Srikkanth Urges BCCI: Lock In Rohit Sharma for 2027 World Cup After Sydney Heroics

Kris Srikkanth tells BCCI to lock in Rohit Sharma for the 2027 ODI World Cup, backing the veteran’s form and fitness after his Player of the Series show against Australia.

The Cricket Standard Desk 27 Oct 2025 2 min read
World Cup
Australia Women’s Star’s Wife Shares Police Escort Photo After Indore Molestation Case, Prompts Tighter Security

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 Desk 27 Oct 2025 2 min read
Smriti Mandhana Levels With Meg Lanning for Most International Centuries in Women’s Cricket

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 Desk 25 Oct 2025 2 min read
Richa Ghosh Creates History: First-Ever 80+ Score at No. 8 in ODI World Cup

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 Desk 10 Oct 2025 2 min read
Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar's bold call: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli out of 2027 World Cup plans

Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar's bold call: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli out of 2027 World Cup plans

Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar jointly removed Rohit Sharma as ODI captain, with neither him nor Virat Kohli in their 2027 World Cup plans. The duo doubts both can sustain form playing one format sporadically.

The Cricket Standard Desk 05 Oct 2025 6 min read
World Cup
India vs Pakistan: BCCI clarifies handshake stance for Women’s World Cup 2025 clash in Colombo

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 Desk 03 Oct 2025 1 min read
BCCI To Honour Zubeen Garg At Women’s World Cup Ceremony In Guwahati

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 Desk 23 Sept 2025 2 min read