Women’s FA Cup prize money to see ‘tenfold rise’ following pay disparity protests
The Football Association is set to increase prize money for the Women’s FA Cup by as much as 10 times what it is now, as per reports by the Guardian.
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ICC Women's World Cup 2022 Points Table: India Go Top After Emphatic Win Over West Indies
India registered a comprehensive 155-run win over the West Indies in their third match of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. It was an all-round performance from the Mithali Raj-led side as West Indies unbeaten run in the tournament came to an end. India rode on centuries from Smriti Mandhana (123) and Harmanpreet Kaur (109) to post a total of 317 for eight in 50 overs. The bowlers then did the job after a shaky start, which saw the West Indies collect 100 runs for the first wicket stand.
Mithali Raj Hails India's "Special Effort" In 155-Run Win Over West Indies In Women's World Cup
Skipper Mithali Raj on Saturday hailed India's "special effort" to comprehensively beat West Indies by 155 runs but wants more consistency in the upcoming games of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup. Coming into the match following a loss against hosts New Zealand, India dished out a splendid allround performance to notch up a dominating win over West Indies and top the points table. "Could not have asked anything better than today's display. Today's win should keep us in the (frame) tournament for the knockouts. Batting and bowling really came out well," Raj said in the post-match presentation.
ICC Women's World Cup: Could not have asked anything better, says Mithali Raj after 155-run win
Mithali Raj on Saturday hailed India's "special effort" to comprehensively beat West Indies by 155 runs but wants more consistency in the upcoming games of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup. Coming into the match following a loss against hosts New Zealand, India dished out a splendid allround performance to notch up a dominating win over West Indies and top the points table.
ICC Women's World Cup: Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur hit tons as India register massive 155-run win over West Indies
Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur slammed twin centuries as India produced a splendid batting display to notch up a comprehensive 155-run win over West Indies and bring their campaign back on track at the ICC Women's ODI World Cup on Saturday. While Mandhana smashed her fifth ODI hundred, a sensational 119 off 123 balls studded with 13 fours and two sixes, Kaur had 10 hits to the fence and two maximums in her 107-ball 109, which was her fourth ton and the first since hitting 171 not out against Australia in the 2017 World Cup.
Neymar returns for Brazil World Cup qualifiers
Neymar will rejoin Brazil for its final two World Cup qualifiers, after missing the national team's first two matches of the year due to injury, coach Tite said Friday, announcing his squad. The Paris Saint-Germain star, back from an ankle injury, will be looking to exorcise PSG's humiliating Champions League exit Wednesday at Real Madrid as he returns to the Selecao. The five-time world champions, who qualified for Qatar back in November, play Chile in Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium on March 24 and Bolivia on March 29 in La Paz.
Twitter In Overdrive As Jhulan Goswami Makes Women's World Cup History
India pacer Jhulan Goswami on Saturday became the all-time leading wicket-taker in the history of the ICC Women's World Cup. Jhulan achieved the feat during India's win over the West Indies in their third match of the tournament at the Seddon Park. She dismissed Anisa Mohammed to register her 40th dismissal in Women's World Cup. The 39-year-old went past former Australia cricketer Lyn Fullston, who had taken 39 wickets in Women's World Cups. Fans took to Twitter on Saturday and lauded the veteran pacer on her achievement.
India reignite World Cup bid with win over West Indies
India unleashed a powerhouse batting performance to crush the West Indies by 155 runs in Hamilton on Saturday and revive their Women's Cricket World Cup campaign.