The Indian women’s cricket team is set for an exciting year in 2025, featuring a packed schedule that includes a series against Ireland, participation in the U19 T20 World Cup, a tour of England and the ??much-awaited ODI World Cup hosted by India.

Upcoming Matches and Series

India vs Ireland ODI Series: The y?ear kicks off with a three-match ODI series against Ireland, taking place at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. The matches are scheduled as follows:

• 1st ODI: January 10, 2025
• 2nd ODI: January 12, 2025
• 3rd ODI: January 15, 2025

U19 T20 World Cup: Following the series against Ireland, the Indian women’s team will also participate in the U19 T20 World Cup in Malaysia. Their matches include:

• vs West Indies: January 19, 2025
• vs Malaysia: January 21, 2025
• vs Sri Lanka: January 23, 2025

Tour of England: The team will travel to England for a series?? of T20Is and ODIs later in the year. The schedule includes:

• 1st T20I: June 28, 2025 (Nottingham)
• 2nd T20I: July 1, 2025 (Bristol)
• 3rd T20I: July 4, 2025 (The Oval, London)
• 4th T20I: July 9, 2025 (Manchester)
• 5th T20I: July 12, 2025 (Birmingham)
• 1st ODI: July 16, 2025 (Southampton)
• 2nd ODI: July 19, 2025 (Lord’s, London)
• 3rd ODI: July 22, 2025 (Chester-le-Street)

Also Check: Latest ICC Women’s Rankings

Major Tournaments

• Women’s ODI World Cup: One of the highlights of the year will be the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup scheduled for September to October. This tournament will mark India’s fourth time hosting the event and is expected to showcase top-tier international women’s cricket.
• Australia Tour of India and Bangladesh Tour of India: In addition to these key events, India will host Australia in September (dates to be confirmed) and Bangladesh later in December.

With a busy schedule ahead, including bilateral series and major tournaments like the ODI World Cup, the Indian women’s cricket team is poised for significant challenges and opportunities in their quest for glory on the international stage. Fans can look forward to thrilling matches as they support their team throughout this action-packed year.

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In a remarkable recognition of her outstanding contributions to Indian cricket, Deepti Sharma, the star all-rounder, was recently conferred with the coveted Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) post by the Uttar Pradesh government.

The prestigious honour was bestowed upon Deepti by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a ceremony attended by key dignitaries, including India’s Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, deputy chief ministers Brajesh Pathak, and Keshav Prasad Maurya. This accolade marks a significant moment in Deepti’s illustrious career and underscores her excellence on the cricket field.

Deepti Sharma’s sporting achievements

Deepti’s journey to the DSP post is a testament to her exceptional cricketing skills and dedication to the sport. Having recently secured the Best International Cricketer – Women award for the years 2019-20 and 2022-23 at the BCCI Awards, Deepti’s prowess has consistently shone on the international stage. With an impressive record of 86 ODIs and 104 T20Is for India, she has bagged 100 and 113 wickets, respectively, showcasing her effectiveness with the ball.

In addition to her bowling exploits, Deepti has proven herself as a reliable batter, amassing over 1000 runs in both ODIs and T20Is. Her performances in Test cricket are equally commendable, with 16 wickets and 317 runs in just four games. Notably, Deepti played a pivotal role in India Women’s historic triumph at the Asian Games and contributed to the silver medal-winning squad at the Commonwealth Games last year.

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The felicitation ceremony

The felicitation ceremony, graced by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, was a mome??ntous occasion for Deepti. Recogniz?ing her achievements and commitment to the nation, the Uttar Pradesh government presented her with the DSP post and a substantial reward of 3 crores.

Yogi Adityanath personally handed over the appointment letter from the UP Police to Deepti, symbolizin??g not only her athletic prowess but also her commitme??nt to serving the community beyond the cricket field.

Deepti’s gratitude

Expressing her elation and gratitude, Deepti Sharma took to social media to share her feelings about the honour. In a heartfelt message, she wrote, “Humbled by the Chief Minister of UP @myogiadityanath recognized for excellence in the Asian Games and my appointment as DSP in UP Police. Forever grateful. #Asiangames2023 #Upgovernment #Award #DSP #gratefull #DS6.”

Humbled by the Chief Minister of UP @myogiadityanath recognized for excellence in the Asian Games and my appointment as DSP in UP Police. Forever grateful. 🙏✨�?#Asiangames2023 #Upgovernment #Award #DSP #gratefull #DS6 pic.twitter.com/G0TbtAfKnA

— Deepti Sharma (@Deepti_Sharma06) January 29, 2024

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In a significant and groundbreaking announcement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ushered in a new era for Indian Women’s cricket by appointing former cricketer Amol Muzumdar as the head coach of the national team.

Following a meticulous selection process, the Cricket Advisory Committee, composed of Ms. Sulakshana Naik, Mr. Ashok Malhotra, and Mr. Jatin Paranjape, conducted interviews with the candidates vying for the prestigious position of Head Coach for Team India (Senior Women). After extensive and considered deliberation, the committee unanimously put forth the recommendation that Muzumdar be entrusted?? with this vital role.

Amol Muzumdar: A domestic cricket legend

A true domestic cricket luminary, Muzumdar amassed an impressive total of more than 11,000 first-class runs across 171 matche?s, an incredible feat that included a remarkable 30 centuries throughout his illustrious 21-year career. His influence extended beyond the first-class format, as he made significant contributions in over 100 List A matches a??nd 14 T20 fixtures. Notably, the Mumbai-born cricketer was pivotal in securing multiple Ranji Trophy titles with the powerhouse Mumbai team before further enriching his cricket journey with stints representing Assam and Andhra Pradesh.

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Muzumdar’s remarks after his appointment

Muzumdar expressed his deep honour and privilege in taking on this role. He a??cknowledged the trust placed in him by th?e CAC and the BCCI and outlined his vision and roadmap for Team India.

“I am deeply honoured and privileged to be appointed as the Head Coach of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team. I thank the CAC and the BCCI for placing their trust in me and believing in my vision and the roadmap for Team India,” said Muzumdar as quoted by BCCI.

The 48-year-old further emphasized the significant responsibility and the importance of the upcoming two years, which will include two World Cups, and expressed his commitment to working closely with the talented players, providing t??hem with the necessary guidance and preparation to achieve success alongside the coaching and support staff.

This is a huge responsibility and I look forward to working closely with talented players and providing them with the right preparation and guidance to excel. The next two years are extremely important as two World Cups are scheduled in the period. Together with the coaching and support staff, we will look to tick every box and give ourselves the best chance to succeed.” he added.

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On Sunday, the new Test jersey of the India women’s team was unveiled during a small get together of quarantined players at their hotel in Mumbai. The newly appointed head coach Romesh Powar organised a meeting where a presentation took place ahead of India women’s upcoming all-format tour of England.

The Test between Indian and English is set to be played from June 16-19 at Bristol. It will be a special moment for Team India as they will be playing a Test after seven long years. India last played a red-ball fixture back in November 2014 against South Africa in Mysore.

Sharing specifics from the meeting, India women’s middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues wrote a heartwarming note on social media. She said a meeting was called ??on my head coach Powar where the contributions of past cricketers were highlighted.

Jemimah reckoned that t?he upcoming Test in England would be much more than just a regular cricket game for them.

Here is the full statement shared by the Mumbaikar:

“So today, Ramesh sir called us for a team meeting and showed us the history we have of women’s cricket in India – from where it first started to where it has reached today… The ones who were before us made it possible for us to be a part of what we are today. The ones who did it without the recognition they deserved, the ones who brought women’s cricket to India,” Jemimah wrote on Twitter.

“Then the two legends of Indian women’s cricket, Mithu di [Mithali Raj] and Jhulu di [Jhulan Goswami], came up and shared with the entire team what cricket has meant to them and what it’s like being a part of this Legacy.”

“The meeting ended off with this beautiful quote… Our greatest responsibility is to honour those who have been before us and those who will come after, to ‘leave the JERSEY in a better place.”

“This series [tour of England] and the series here forth, we are playing for a far bigger cause than what we realise; we are playing for every single girl who desires to play this sport,” concluded Jemimah.

Something that's very close to my heart. Do read if possible 🙂 pic.twitter.com/dPic3n82fy

— Jemimah Rodrigues (@JemiRodrigues) May 30, 2021

After the only Test, India will play thr?ee-match ODI series and as many T20Is against England starting June 27.

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Bollywood actress and Kings XI Punjab co-owner in the IPL, Preity Zinta has congratulated Team India for beating Bangladesh by 18 runs in their second match of the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Preity took to Twitter to share her happiness on Harmanpreet Kaur & Co.’s achievement.

“What an amazing victory by Team India! Congratulations team #Proud #INDvsBAN #ting @BCCIWomen,” she wrote.

What an amazing victory by Team India! Congratulations team🇮🇳 #Proud #INDvsBAN #ting @BCCIWomen

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 24, 2020

Taapsee Pannu also hailed the women in blue for their second win in the tournament. She tweeted, “That’s the way girls !!!!! Come on! Onwards n upwards #WomensT20WorldCup.”

That’s the way girls !!!!! Come on! Onwards n upwards 💪🏼 #WomensT20WorldCup //t.co/VFItbQTIKC

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) February 24, 2020

After being asked to bat first, India Women were restricted to 142/6 in their 20 overs even though 16-year-old Shafali Verma scored a quickfire 17-ball 39 at a strike rate of 229.41 which included two boundaries and fo??ur maximums. Her dismissal opened up the floodgates for the Bangladesh bowlers.

In reply, wickets falling at regular intervals disturbed Salma Khatun-led side’s rhythm in the run chase as Bangladesh could only manage to get to 124/8 in their stipulated overs.

India will now face the tournament favorites New Zealand at the Junction Oval in Melbour?ne on Thursday.

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Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the 15-member India squad at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with Bengal’s rookie batter Richa Ghosh being the only new face in the team. The left-handed opener Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the vice-captain of the side.

The Women in Bl??ue will kick-off their campaign at the showpiece event against hosts Australia in Sydney on Febr?uary 21.

Meanwhile, after some back to back consistent performances in the Chal?lenger Trophy, the 15-year-old batting sensation Shafali Verma has made her cut into the Indian sq?uad, which will also mark her first appearance in an ICC event.

The squad also sees the return of big-hitter Veda Krishnamurthy. She was undergoin??g a slump after the 2017 World Cup in England and had not performed up to the mark during the 2018 World T20 in th?e Caribbean Islands.

However, in the series against West Indies, Veda scored a vital 57 not out in the final match as India clean swept the hosts 5-0. There is no place in the side for Anuja Patil or Mansi Joshi,?? but Rajeshwari Gayakwad is back after missing the series against West Indies.

In the 2020 T20 World Cup, India Women are placed in Group A?? along with hosts Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, while Group B comprises England, South Africa, the Wes??t Indies, Pakistan and Thailand.

World T20 squad:

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodriguez, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Veda Krishnamu??rthy, Richa Ghosh, Tania Bhatia, Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Rajeshwari Gaikwad, Shikha Pandey, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Indian women’s squad for the three-match ODI series against England Women.

The upcoming series, which is a part of the ongoing ICC Women’s Championship, will begin on on February 22 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Mithali Raj continues to lead the side which also features veteran Jhulan Goswami, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Deep??ti Sharma among others.

The Women in Blue have recently won the three-match ODI series against the White Fer?ns 2-1 in New ??Zealand.

The selectors?? have also picked the Board President XI squad that will play a warm-up match against England women before the ODI series on February 18.

Board President’s XI:

Smriti ??Mandhana (captain), Veda Krishnamurthy, Devika Vaidya, S Meghana, Bharati Fulmali, Komal Zanzad, R Kalpana (wicket-keeper), Priya Punia, Harleen Deol, Reemalaxmi Ekka, Manali Dakshini, Minnu Mani, Tanuja Kanwar.

India women’s squad for ODI series:

Mithali Raj (captain), Jhulan Goswami, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Taniya Bhatia (wicket-keeper), R Kalpana ??????????????????????????(wicket-keeper),?? Mona Meshram, Ekta Bisht, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Poonam Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Mansi Joshi, Punam Raut.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 15-member India squad for the upcoming t?ri-nation T20I series against England and Australia to be played in Mumbai from March 22 to March 31.

Team India wi??????????????????????????ll be led by all-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur and opening batter Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as her deputy.

Jemimah Rodrigues, the 17-year-old batter, an??d 18-year-old pacer Pooja Vastrakar, who both fared well in their debut series against South Africa, have been retained in the T20 squad.

Veteran players Jhulan Goswami and Mithali Raj and T20 ??specialist off-sp??inner Anuja Patil have also been included in the side. India will play their first match against Australia on March 22.

The selectors also picked India A squad that will play two T20 warm-up gam??es against England women on March 18 and 19 in Mumbai. S. Meghna will lead the squad which also features Radha Yadav, another exclusion from the Indian squad that played the T20Is against ??South Africa.

India Women’s T20I squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Mithali Raj, Veda Krishnamurthy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Anuja Patil, Deepti Sharma, Taniya Bhatia ?(wk), Poonam Yadav, Ekta Bisht, Jhulan Goswami, Shikha Pandey, Pooja Vastrakar, Rumeli Dhar, Mona Meshram

India A squad: S. Meghna (c), Vanitha VR, D. Hemlatha, Monika Das, Tarannum Pathan, Priyanka Priyadarshini, Arundhati Reddy, R. Kalpana (wk), Radha Yadav, Kavita Patil, Shanti Kumari, Preeti Bose, Sheral Roz??ario, Harleen Deol

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India women’s team skipper Mithali Raj may?? have a lo??ng and legendary cricket career but it happened to be the last Women World Cup which got her the right name and fame she deserved.

After India men’s team lost against Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy 2017, all eyes were on women’s team in England and that’s when Mithali won millions of hearts.

Considering the journey of Mithali has been really inspirational, Viacom18 Motion Pictures have decided to make a biop?ic of her.

Talking to the Indian Express, the COO of Viacom, Ajit Andhre said, “We are proud to be collaborating with the young and inspirational Mithali Dorai Raj, a name single-handedly responsible in bringing about a shift in the way women’s cricket team was perceived in our country.”

Also excited Mithali was quoted as saying, “I am extremely happy on this association with Viacom18 Motion Pictures. Hoping that this movie inspires more people especially young girls to take up sports as a career.”

Now, Kamaal Rashid Khan aka KRK who is an Indian film actor, producer and writer, decided to make fun of the legendary cricketer’s upcoming biopic. Through his Twitter handle, he gave a couple of suggestions to Mithali.

First of all, he suggested Mithali to ?play the lead role in the film herself.

“I think Mithali Raj herself should play her role in her biopic because she is very beautiful, hot n sexy like any other actress only.”

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And then he went ahead and suggested ger to cast him as a villain in?? the film.

“Hey Mithali Raj if u will take me villain in ur biopic who will keep stalking you in entire film then it be a biggest blockbuster of the year.”

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As soon as he tweeted, Twitter users c??limbed up on him and started thrashing him for his comments.

Here are some of the reactions:

Waah kamine line maar rha hai 2rs people!

— Rohit Kaul (@rohitkaul95) September 28, 2017

Bhai mithali ki chhodo apni biopi?c ki taiyaari kro. Sab log janna chahte h kaise tum pura din faltu tweet krte ho

— Just Aj (@AnujJust) September 28, 2017

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Tumhe to shooting area k aas Pas bi nhi lega koi…as water boy bi nhi

— Viki (@coolviki25) September 29, 2017

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