Tag: Women
Afghanistan: Taliban Bans Women From Coffee Shops
Women and girls without a close male relative accompanying them were banned from entering coffee shops in Afghanistan's Herat province, Raha Press reported. ....
Disappointed At Not Being A Part Of World Cup Squad: Punam Raut
India right-handed batter Punam Raut said she was 'extremely disappointed' on being left out of the 15-member squad for the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 to be in New Zealand from March 3 to April 4. The squad announced for the mega event will also feature in a five-match ODI series against New Zealand starting from February 11. ....
Taliban Policies Turning Afghan Women Into Virtual Prisoners In Their Homes
The Taliban rule has had a devastating impact on Afghan women and girls, according to the Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the Human Rights Institute at San Jose State University (SJSU). ....
Women's Asia Cup Hockey: India Beat Singapore 9-1 To Clinch Semis Berth
India bounced back in style from their 0-2 defeat to Japan, thrashing Singapore 9-1 to book a place in the semi-finals of the Women's Asia Cup hockey championship here on Monday. ....
Shafali Verma Back On Top In Latest ICC T20 Rankings For Batters
India's opening batter Shafali Verma is back on top in the latest ICC T20 rankings for women released on Tuesday. Shafali has overtaken Australia's Beth Mooney, who was out of the T20I series against England due to an injury. ....
Women's Asia Cup: India Down China 2-0 To Win Bronze Medal
Drag flicker Gurjit Kaur and forward Sharmila Devi scored a goal apiece off penalty corners as India defeated China 2-0 to win the bronze medal in the Women's Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Friday. This is ....
Ashleigh Barty Outplays Danielle Collins To Clinch Australian Open Title
Ashleigh Barty beat Danielle Collins in the final to win the 2022 Australian Open women's singles title, ending her country's 44-year wait for a home Grand Slam champion, here on Saturday. ....
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 Sees Massive Jump In Prize Money
The winner of the 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, scheduled to be held across six venues in New Zealand from March 4 onwards, will be richer by USD 1.32 million -- double the amount that was awarded to the victors of the 2017 edition in England.....
Millions Will Tune In To Watch India Vs Pakistan Tie In Women's Cricket World Cup: Bismah
Pakistan women's cricket skipper Bismah Maroof feels her team has some extraordinary talent and the determination to make history in the ICC Women's World Cup, scheduled to be played across six venues here from March 4. ....
India More Than Capable Of Winning Women's World Cup: Mithali Raj
India women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj has said that her side is "more than capable" of winning the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, beginning in New Zealand on March 4, adding that it is now "just a case of doing it" after coming close on two occasions. ....
