DTVHINDIIPL 2024: ‘If there is a woman, there is India’, this initiative of Rajasthan Royals to honor women is being highly praised.
Rajasthan will play the match against Lucknow on March 24 in IPL 2024. Rajasthan Royals (Image Credit- Twitter) Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for IPL 2024. It is noteworthy that the Mahakumbh of cricket is starting from March 22 this time. The first match will be played between defending champions Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore (CSK vs RCB). However, before the start of this match, one-time champion Rajasthan Royals has started a new initiative to honor women. So this initiative of Rajasthan is getting a lot of praise in the cricket world. Rajasthan Royals started this big initiative Let us tell you that the franchise has launched a new pink kit for the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 6 in IPL 2024. It is noteworthy that this match between the two teams will be played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. It is noteworthy that before Rajasthan Royals, many franchises have started such new initiatives. To promote the ‘Go Green’ programme, Bangalore is seen playing one match in green jersey in every IPL season. So the Gujarat Titans team had decided to play a match wearing lavender colored jersey since last season to spread awareness about cancer. So now Rajasthan Royals have also taken a big step and started a new initiative. Let us tell you that the franchise has also posted regarding this on its official social media account. See this social media post of Rajasthan Royals On April 06, we’re wearing a special jersey for one #PinkPromise, Here’s why! pic.twitter.com/CBXKHAPLDn — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 12, 2024 In this jersey of Rajasthan Royals, solar panels are symbolically shown, which shows the schemes to provide clean energy to women in Rajasthan. Apart from this, the patterns of Bandhani, the cultural workmanship of Rajasthan, have also been shown, which are seen in the traditional attire of Rajasthan. Apart from this, it is written in the center ‘If there is a woman then there is India’.
BCCI’s big gift for Indian women during WPL 2024; Red ball zonal tournament will be held this month
The second season of WPL has had a great start. Indian Women Cricket Team (Pic Source-Twitter) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Women’s Premier League in the country (WPL) after launching a world-class T20 tournament, it is now planning to organize a red-ball zonal cricket tournament for women’s cricket. The women’s red ball tournament is scheduled to begin immediately after the conclusion of the ongoing Women’s Premier League 2024 (WPL 2024), which ends on March 17. According to a report in Cricbuzz, this red ball tournament will begin on March 29 in Pune and will see six teams from six zones – East, West, North, South, Central and North East – taking part in a series of five red-ball matches. The women’s red ball tournament will begin with two quarter-finals being held simultaneously on March 29, 30 and 31. BCCI is going to organize red ball zonal tournament for Indian women after WPL 2024. The winners of the quarters will advance to the semi-finals and both the semi-finals can be played together on 5, 6 and 7 April. The final of this tournament is to be played on 9, 10 and 11 April. Let us tell you, this schedule has been prepared keeping in mind the ongoing Women’s Premier League 2024 (WPL 2024). The final of the WPL 2024 will be held on March 17 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, while the women’s red-ball zonal cricket tournament begins on March 29. Therefore, an 11-day break has been kept between both the WPL and the red-ball tournaments, to ensure that the Indian players get enough time to rest and recharge themselves for the red-ball matches. WPL 2024 has had a great start Let us tell you, the second season of WPL has had a great start. This tournament has seen some exciting adventures so far. Currently, Delhi Capitals (DC) are on top of the WPL 2024 points table with two wins in three matches.
Annabel Sutherland created history, did this feat by scoring a double century at the age of 22
Sutherland batted brilliantly on the second day of the match, where he hit some brilliant shots to enthrall the visitors and dominate the opposition bowling attack. After resuming his innings while remaining unbeaten on 54, he took on the bowlers and scored quickly to complete his second Test century. After the lunch break, Sutherland resumed on 113 and continued to attack a tired South African bowling attack and passed 150 shortly after drinks. No one could stop the 22-year-old Victorian and she kept moving ahead and was successful in touching the 200 mark. She completed her double century in 248 balls, which is the fastest double century in women’s Test cricket. Annabel Sutherland created history by scoring a double century Before Sutherland, Australia’s Karen Rolton held the record for scoring the fastest double century in women’s Test cricket. He completed a double century in 306 balls against England in 2001. During this time, Annabel Sutherland also became the youngest Australian woman to score a double century. Sutherland scored 210 runs in this match and became the second highest run-scorer for Australia in Tests. All-rounder Annabel Sutherland became the ninth female batsman in the world to score a double century in Tests, while becoming the second female cricketer to reach this milestone for Australia. Former India captain Mithali Raj was the only young player to score double 200 in Tests, scoring 214 at the age of 19. Sutherland earlier became the first woman to score two centuries while batting at No. 6 or lower.
Top players to watch out for in WPL 2024: All eyes will be on these cricketers in the second season of the tournament
The second season of the Women’s Premier League will be played from 23 February. Mumbai Indians WPL (Image Source: BCCI) WPL 2024: The second edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL 2024) will be played from 23 February to 17 March. The women’s T20 cricket tournament will be played in Bengaluru and Delhi, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced recently. In this article we will talk about those top cricketers who can impress everyone with their performance in the upcoming Women’s Premier League. Top players to watch out for in WPL 2024: Top cricketers on whom everyone’s eyes will be during WPL 2024 1) Smriti Mandhana (RCB) Smriti Mandhana (Image Source: RCB/WPL) Captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Smriti Mandhana He is expected to play a very important role in his team’s success in the upcoming WPL 2024. Let us tell you that Smriti Mandhana and Company had to be eliminated after the group stage matches of WPL 2023 due to their poor performance. In such a situation, Red Army would like to perform well in WPL 2024 under the captaincy of Smriti Mandhana.
West Indies Cricket Board took this big step regarding match fees of women cricketers
Many countries like India, Australia and England have already taken these steps. West Indies (Image Credit- Twitter X) A very happy news is coming for the women cricketers playing cricket for West Indies. Let us tell you that the West Indies Cricket Board (CWI) has promised to ensure gender pay equality. After this decision, equal match fees will be given to male and female cricketers in the country. Also, let us tell you that some big cricket playing countries like India, Australia, England and New Zealand have already implemented it. So now Cricket West Indies is also going to do this. In this regard, the Board has also got a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the players on Thursday, January 25 and the cricketers playing in the country without gender discrimination will be able to get equal salary. This MoU was signed in the presence of representatives of Cricket West Indies and West Indies Players Association (WIPA). After this decision, efforts will now be made to achieve parity in international and regional match fees, international captain’s allowances, international team prize money and regional individual prize money for all West Indies cricketers in the country by October 1, 2027. Cricket West Indies President gave a big statement On the other hand, on this historic occasion, Cricket West Indies President Dr Kishore Shallow said while quoting the International Cricket Council – This is a historic day for West Indies cricket. As we improve our match fee structure and grading. After this we are taking an important step towards creating a more inclusive and progressive cricket structure. This decision reflects our unwavering commitment to gender equality and acknowledges the immense contribution of women players to West Indies cricket. Dr. Kishore Shailo further said- Earlier, we have also made adequate improvements for the team going abroad. This mandated that the senior West Indies women’s team travel business class and be accommodated in a single room during international matches. Today we have signed an MOU and are taking important steps towards reducing gender inequality within the board. ICC Awards Winners 2023 List: Who got which award, know here- 5 bowlers who have taken the most wickets in the World Test Championship (WTC) Those 10 unlucky cricketers of test cricket, who were out on 199 runs 5 teams who have won BBL titles the most number of times 5 Indian players who have played the most number of Test matches against England IPL 2024: Dhoni will captain, see CSK’s strong playing XI Virat Kohli out, see India’s playing XI for the first test against England Those 5 Indian players who have scored centuries in all three formats Top 5 captains who hit most sixes in all formats of cricket These 7 cricketers have married more than once
Tournaments like WPL have opened new avenues for women cricketers: Shikha Pandey
Shikha Pandey spoke openly about the changes taking place in women’s cricket. Shikha Pandey. (Photo by Will Russell-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) Indian female cricketer Shikha Pandey talked about the changes happening in cricket. Recently, during a discussion with former Goa captain Swapnil Asnodkar and Goa Cricket Association President Vipul Phadke, Shikha Pandey gave her reaction on the positive changes taking place in women’s cricket. The fast bowler stressed the role of tournaments like the Women’s Premier League (WPL). According to her, these new initiatives have opened new avenues for young women cricketers. Shikha Pandey was quoted by Sportstar as saying, I have played under-19 cricket for just one year, but now we have under-15 tournaments for girls. Then you have Under-23, which has been introduced by the BCCI. Earlier it used to be that after Under-19, all the girls were not able to make a place in the senior team. Sometimes the entire batch was washed away. Now because of the Under-23 tournament they all participate in it. Parents can also support their dreams Talking about her early days in cricket, Shikha said, When I started playing cricket, I had many other friends who were really good, but they could not continue playing further because they could not support their parents. Couldn’t convince. However, things have changed now, he said. Now with the WPL and many other tournaments happening, girls as young as five see a female cricketer playing on TV. And they too can dream big. Parents can also support their dreams. Second season of WPL this time in February Talking about Women’s Premier League, its second season can be played this time in New Delhi and Bangalore. It is noteworthy that the first season was played in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. However, this time there is every possibility of the tournament going to another city. The second season of WPL can start this time in the last week of February. read this also- PCB showed contempt to Naseem-Shadab, gave NOC to these 4 players to participate in BPL and ILT20
IND-W vs AUS-W, 2nd ODI Match Prediction: Know which team has the upper hand and who can win today’s match
Phoebe Lichfield, Alyssa Healy (c), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashley Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Alanna King, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Darcy Brown. IND-W vs AUS-W Best performers of both the teams in this match (Probable Best Performers) Probable best batsman: Phoebe Litchfield (Australia) Phoebe Litchfield can be the best batsman in the second ODI between India and Australia. The opening batsman is in sensational form at the moment and played a good innings for the team in the first ODI and emerged as the player of the match. Litchfield scored 78 runs in 89 balls and shared a 148-run partnership with Ellyse Perry for the second wicket. Probable best bowler: Georgia Wareham (Australia) Georgia Wareham can prove to be an excellent bowler in the upcoming ODI. The Australian leg spinner played a key role for his team in the opening ODI, taking 2 wickets for 55 runs in his nine-over spell. Prediction of today’s match: The team batting in the second innings will win today’s match.
