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Asia Cup 2026: Deepti Sharma Puts Pakistan on Notice With One Step Ahead Remark

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India vs Pakistan (PC: BCCI Women) India all-rounder Deepti Sharma played down any perceived advantage India may have over Pakistan but admitted that her side have enjoyed the upper hand in their recent meetings and remain a step ahead of their arch-rivals. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led India are set to lock horns with Pakistan in their final Women’s Asia Cup 2026 league fixture at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 5. The two teams have met six times in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup, with India winning five of those encounters. India also got the better of Pakistan twice during the 2012 edition, including in the final, which was a low-scoring affair. Even in their last meeting, India emerged victorious against their arch-rivals. “Look, there is no advantage as such. The only thing is that whatever we have won against them (Pakistan), whether it is the Asia Cup or any other matches, we are always one step ahead of them. And that’s it,” Deepti said at the pre-match press con...
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Asia Cup 2026 – UAE Cruise to Six-Wicket Win Against Indonesia

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PC: Instagram (Asian Cricket Council) Indonesia and UAE faced each other in a one-sided contest, with Indonesia struggling to build partnerships before being bowled out for 73. UAE’s bowlers kept the pressure on throughout the innings, setting up a straightforward chase. In response, UAE reached the target with six wickets in hand. Sakarini Holds Indonesia Together Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini played a fighting innings for Indonesia, scoring 39 runs off 52 balls. With wickets falling regularly around her, she showed patience and stayed at the crease to give her team some stability. Sakarini rotated the strike well and made the most of the scoring opportunities that came her way. The right-handed batter struck four boundaries and a six, with the six showcasing her ability to take on the bowlers when needed. Her steady approach helped Indonesia keep the scoreboard moving during a difficult phase of the innings. She was eventually dismissed lbw by Esha Oza in the 16th over. UAE’s Bowl...
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Massive Crackdown in Bengal Cricket: U-19 World Cup Star Ravi Kumar Among 65 Bengal Cricketers Banned in Major Age Fraud Sting

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Ravi Kumar after winning the U-19 World Cup 2022. (Photo: ICC) Subhayan Chakraborty, Kolkata The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has widened its administrative purge, barring 65 players from registration and transfers due to documentation issues and age fraud. The sanctions render the full list of 65 cricketers ineligible for any tournament across the 2026–27 and 2027–28 domestic seasons. Among those penalised are 12 players who previously represented Bengal in age-group cricket and were subsequently found to have major date-of-birth discrepancies. Headlining this list are former India Under-19 World Cup winner Ravi Kumar and promising leg-spinner Rohit Yadav. The Case of Ravi Kumar Pacer Ravi Kumar, originally from Aligarh, was an instrumental figure in India’s victorious 2022 Under-19 World Cup campaign in the West Indies. He delivered a match-winning spell of 4 for 34 in the final against England, paving the way for India to secure a record-extending fifth U-19 world title. ...
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Rohit Sharma’s future should be decided by runs, not rumours

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  Rohit Sharma. Image :X Rohit Sharma continues to be the talking point in India’s cricketing circles. Ahead of the BCCI meeting yesterday, there was plenty of chatter on social media about Rohit and how his future would be a topic of discussion. A report also suggested that he had apparently agreed to give up during the ODI series in England. The truth is straightforward. Rohit will be a part of the India-West Indies series on the basis of his performances. And once he is picked, which he will be, it is Rohit who will have the agency over his future. If he continues to score runs, how can anyone contemplate dropping him? This applies to any player. If he scores and bats well, he stays. If he fails – not in one game, but over a slew of games – he has to make way. It is his bat that will decide his future, not trolls or media personalities who want to live their lives on social media. I also read a report claiming that Rohit had angrily conceded to giving up in England. The que...
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‘My sister is a Legend!’ – Jemimah Rodrigues’ adorable message celebrating Smriti Mandhana’s milestones

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Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues (PC: BCCI Women, Jemimah Insta) Jemimah Rodrigues’ adorable Instagram story for Smriti Mandhana went viral after the India opener smashed her second WT20I century against Hong Kong, China in the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai on September 3. With her 124-run knock off 64 balls, Mandhana broke several records, with two of the most significant being becoming the leading century-maker in women’s international cricket with 18* centuries and the leading run-scorer in women’s international cricket with 10,880* runs. To celebrate the milestone, Jemimah shared an adorable message on her Instagram story, writing: “My sister is a Legend! Leading run scorer in women’s international cricket.” The Smriti-Jemimah bond is well known among women’s cricket fans, especially in India. The duo are often referred to as the “Wrong Sisters” because of their sister-like friendship and close bond. Unfortunately, Jemimah is currently missing the ongoing Asia Cup due...
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Sinalo Jafta ruled out of Zimbabwe T20I series, Jae-Leigh Filander earns maiden senior call-up

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Sinalo Jafta and Jae-Leigh Filander (PC: Proteas Women) South Africa Women wicketkeeper-batter Sinalo Jafta has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe due to a hamstring strain. Jafta sustained the injury during pre-season testing and has now been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series in Zimbabwe. However, her absence has opened the door for South Africa U19 Women star Jae-Leigh Filander, who has been named as her replacement. The youngster has now received her maiden senior call-up and will join the rest of the squad in Tshwane ahead of the team’s departure for Bulawayo on 7 September. Filander was part of South Africa’s squad for the 2025 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia. She also featured in South Africa’s 2026 Youth T20I tour of Pakistan. South Africa are currently holding a pre-tour camp at Irene Cricket Club from 2-6 September. This will be a historic series for the Proteas Women as they take on hosts Zimbabwe in their first-ever T20I...
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“When the national anthem and flag go up, I may have tears in my eyes” – Mamatha Maben on facing India from Hong Kong, China dugout

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Mamatha Maben ahead of India clash in Women’s Asia Cup, 2026 (PC: ACC, Mamatha Maben Insta) A special occasion awaits the Hong Kong, China players when they face Team India at the Dubai International Stadium on September 3 in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. But more than the players, it could be even more special for the head coach of the Hong Kong, China Women’s team – Mamatha Maben, a former Team India cricketer and skipper. After representing the Women in Blue in 40 ODIs and four Tests between 1993 and 2004, Maben has enjoyed a brief coaching journey so far. Having served as head coach of Bangladesh and China, while also working as a consultant with Namibia, she is currently at the helm of the Hong Kong, China team. Under her guidance, Hong Kong, China are enjoying a historic Asia Cup campaign. Now, ahead of the India clash, in an exclusive interaction with RevSportz, Maben opened up about how emotional it would be to hear the Indian national anthem from the opposite dugout, the ...
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