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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has recently appointed Salma as the country's first woman selector.
7 October 2025, 04:48 AM
Swing it in like Marufa
Bangladesh could not have asked for a better start to their ICC Women’s World Cup campaign. Fast bowler Marufa Akter, already making a name as the Tigresses’ firebrand, pegged Pakistan on the backfoot from the onset at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.
6 October 2025, 18:02 PM
Brits brilliance leads South Africa to convincing win over New Zealand
Tazmin Brits’ fifth ODI century of the year steered South Africa to a six-wicket win over New Zealand for their first victory of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
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India crush Pakistan by 88 runs amid handshake snub, umpiring drama
India thumped arch-rivals Pakistan by 88 runs in a Women's World Cup clash but the game was marred by controversy as players refused to shake hands at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.
5 October 2025, 18:53 PM
Pakistan full of belief ahead of big India showdown
Coming off a first-up defeat against Bangladesh at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, there's instant pressure on a Pakistan side which now matches up against powerhouse and rival India.
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Handshakes still off as India meet Pakistan
India men’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav recently termed the India-Pakistan contest as “not a rivalry anymore.” In women’s cricket, however, the difference is even starker -- Pakistan have never managed to match India’s level, especially in the longer format. The two politically charged nations will face off in an ICC Women’s World Cup game today at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, where tensions are expected to mirror the unfriendliness seen during the recent Men’s Asia Cup.
5 October 2025, 04:10 AM
Sri Lanka vs Australia Women’s World Cup game washed out
The Women's World Cup clash between co-hosts Sri Lanka and holders Australia in Colombo was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Saturday because of persistent rain.
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In the build-up to Cricket World Cup 2025, and after defeat to India on the tournament’s opening day, one word has been scribbled on a whiteboard more than any other in the Sri Lanka camp: “Resilience.”
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Rubya Haider Jhelik was a surprise inclusion in Bangladesh’s 15-member squad for the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup.
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Far from sparking panic, the harmless rat snake -- locally known as Garandiya -- triggered laughter and amusement.
4 October 2025, 04:31 AM
England thrash South Africa by 10 wickets
England flexed their muscles in their Women's World Cup opener with a ruthless 10-wicket demolition of South Africa in Guwahati on Friday.
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Bangladesh pacer Marufa Akter made an unforgettable impact in the ICC Women’s World Cup with a fiery opening spell against Pakistan that left cricket fans and legends alike singing her praises.
3 October 2025, 09:29 AM
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It's a first look at England and South Africa at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in what looms as a crucial clash between two key contenders.
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‘I’m so excited’: Marufa storms into World Cup with dream spell
The 20-year-old speedster, long touted as one of Bangladesh’s brightest talents, delivered the dream start she had visualised for months.
3 October 2025, 02:00 AM
Joty praises 'incredible' Marufa
Just one match into their campaign in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, Bangladesh have already matched their previous best finish courtesy of an emphatic seven-wicket win over Pakistan in Colombo on Thursday.
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Jhelik shines on debut as Tigresses beat Pakistan in WC opener
Opener Rubaiya Haider Jhelik scored a match-winning half-century on her WODI debut as Bangladesh beat Pakistan by seven wickets in their first ICC Women's World Cup fixture in Colombo on Thursday.
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India to skip handshakes with Pakistan in Women’s World Cup: Reports
Close on the heels of the precedent set by the Indian men's cricket team during the Asia Cup in Dubai, the Indian women’s side will also not engage in customary handshakes with Pakistani players during their ICC Women's World Cup clash in Colombo on October 5, Indian media reported today, citing sources.
2 October 2025, 10:22 AM
Tigresses bowl out Pakistan for 129
Bangladesh bowlers bundled out Pakistan for a mere 129 in 38.3 overs in their opening match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka today.
2 October 2025, 08:59 AM
Tigresses eye to ‘set the tone’ against Pak
Bangladesh will begin their campaign in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 today with arguably their biggest match in the league phase against Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
2 October 2025, 04:00 AM
Australia begin CWC25 with big win despite Devine's defiance
Australia beat New Zealand by 89 runs to kickstart their Women's Cricket World Cup campaign on Wednesday in a one-sided affair between the two rivals.
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