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India Lose 2-3 Against Belgium in Junior Women's Hockey World Cup

Annu's brace went in vain as India lost 2-3 to Belgium in a closely-contested Pool C match to slump to their second consecutive defeat in the FIH Junior World Cup Santiago, Chile on Saturday. Annu (47th, 51st minutes) struck twice in a span of four minutes from a penalty corner and a penalty stroke to draw level after Belgium raced to a 2-0 lead through goals from Noa Schreurs (fifth) and France de Mot (42nd). But it was not India's day as Astrid Bonami scored the winner from a penalty stroke in the 52nd minute.

Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2023: India go down 3-4 against Germany

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team put up a solid show in their second game of the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2023 but the runners-up of the last edition of the elite tournament, Germany, came from behind to register a 4-3 victory in a thrilling match played in Santiago, Chile, on Friday. For India, Annu (11'), Ropni Kumari (14'), and Mumtaz Khan (24') were the goalscorers, while Sophia Schwabe (17'), Laura Pluth (21', 36'), and Carolin Seidel's (38') netted goals for Germany. India quickly settled into a passing rhythm, dominating the game in the opening quarter by controlling possession and continuously testing Germany's defensive line.

165 Players To Go Under Hammer In Women's Premier League Auction On December 9

As many as 165 players will go under the hammer during the player auction for the second edition of the Women's Premier League scheduled to be held in Mumbai on December 9. The second edition of the WPL could take place in February-March next year. "Out of 165 players, 104 are Indians and 61 are overseas cricketers of which 15 are from associate nations. The total capped players are 56, uncapped players are 109," BCCI said in a release on Saturday.

Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2023: India go down 3-4 against Germany

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team put up a solid show in their second game of the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2023 but the runners-up of the last edition of the elite tournament, Germany, came from behind to register a 4-3 victory in a thrilling match played in Santiago, Chile, on Friday. For India, Annu (11'), Ropni Kumari (14'), and Mumtaz Khan (24') were the goalscorers, while Sophia Schwabe (17'), Laura Pluth (21', 36'), and Carolin Seidel's (38') netted goals for Germany. India quickly settled into a passing rhythm, dominating the game in the opening quarter by controlling possession and continuously testing Germany's defensive line.

India Women's Team: Spinner Saika Ishque Called For T20Is, Batter Shubha Satheesh For Tests

Left-arm spinner Saika Ishque, who impressed one and all during inaugural edition of Women's Premier League, received her maiden call-up for India as she was named in the three-match WT20I series against England starting December 6 in Mumbai. The T20 squad comprised mostly of those who were part of the Asian Games gold-winning squad in Hangzhou, which is a nice blend of seniors and juniors. At one end there are seasoned campaigners like skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and her deputy Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma and Puja Vastrakar, on the other, the selectors have also included rookies like spinner Mannat Kashyap, batters Kanika Ahuja, Shreyanka Patil, talented pacer Titas Sadhu to name a few.

India Start With 12-0 Thrashing Of Canada In FIH Women's Junior World Cup

The Indian team made a resounding start to its FIH Women's Junior Hockey World Cup campaign by securing a commanding 12-0 victory over Canada in Santiago, Chile. Annu (4th, 6th, 39th minute), Dipi Monika Toppo (21st), Mumtaz Khan (26th, 41st, 54th, 60th), Deepika Soreng (34th, 50th, 54th), and Neelam (45th) were the goal scorers for India on Wednesday. India began the match with an attacking approach, and swiftly secured an early advantage as Annu scored two early goals through penalty corners.

India Start With 12-0 Thrashing Of Canada In FIH Women's Junior World Cup

The Indian team made a resounding start to its FIH Women's Junior Hockey World Cup campaign by securing a commanding 12-0 victory over Canada in Santiago, Chile. Annu (4th, 6th, 39th minute), Dipi Monika Toppo (21st), Mumtaz Khan (26th, 41st, 54th, 60th), Deepika Soreng (34th, 50th, 54th), and Neelam (45th) were the goal scorers for India on Wednesday. India began the match with an attacking approach, and swiftly secured an early advantage as Annu scored two early goals through penalty corners.

Diana Edulji, Indian Cricket's Trailblazer Gets Inducted Into ICC Hall Of Fame. Jhulan Goswami Reacts

Former India women's cricket team captain Diana Edulji was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday. With this, she became the first Indian woman cricketer to receive this honour. Edulji has been a trailblazer in women's cricket and played a big role during her playing days as well as an administrator after retiring. In her 17-year long career, Edulji has played 20 Test matches and scored 1624 runs with 63 wickets. In ODIs, she has scored 775 runs and scalped 46 wickets in 34 matches.

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India Lose 2-3 Against Belgium in Junior Women's Hockey World Cup

Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2023: India go down 3-4 against Germany

165 Players To Go Under Hammer In Women's Premier League Auction On December 9

Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2023: India go down 3-4 against Germany

India Women's Team: Spinner Saika Ishque Called For T20Is, Batter Shubha Satheesh For Tests

India Start With 12-0 Thrashing Of Canada In FIH Women's Junior World Cup

India Start With 12-0 Thrashing Of Canada In FIH Women's Junior World Cup

Diana Edulji, Indian Cricket's Trailblazer Gets Inducted Into ICC Hall Of Fame. Jhulan Goswami Reacts