From heartbreak to hospitality: Memories from India’s Women’s T20 WC campaign

From Tube stations and cricket grounds to interesting encounters with strangers, our correspondent shares vignettes from his travels across England during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
ENG vs IND, 1st T20I: Shreyas, Abhishek hit fifties before rain forces abandonment

India, which came into the match on the back of a surprise series defeat in Ireland, had posted a competitive target of 189-7 in 20 overs after contrasting half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Shreyas Iyer.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 — England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to return for semifinal against South Africa

Sciver-Brunt featured in England’s two matches against Sri Lanka and Ireland but retired out in the second after feeling a recurrence of a calf muscle injury.
ENG vs IND, 1st T20I Live Score: India looks to register first win in Shreyas captaincy era

Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the first T20I between England and India at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street on July 1!
Abhishek Sharma hits 100 T20I sixes, becomes fifth Indian to achieve feat

Abhishek Sharma has joined fabled names like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during the (specific match) T20I against England as only the fifth Indian to hit this milestone.
Around the World: How Lisa Sthalekar is bringing fans to the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

A two-time winner of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Sthalekar is the co-founder of Around the Wicket, which is bringing in cricket fans from around the world.
Aaron George and Avanish Rao — similar but different
Aaron George Varghese and Avanish Rao have been joined at the hip for most of their cricketing adventures, the latest of which sees them opening the batting for Ranga Reddy Risers in the TG20.
Vaughan calls for England coaching staff overhaul after Stokes exit

All-rounder Stokes, 35, announced the end of his reign as England captain and the finish of his celebrated international career on Sunday on the back of a 2-1 series loss against New Zealand.
ENG-W vs SA-W, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Resilient South Africa looks to halt England’s winning momentum

England maintained a perfect record in the group stage, but will have its work cut out against South Africa if it is to set up a final clash against Ashes rival Australia on Sunday.
R Ashwin joins ETPL franchise Dublin Guardians as captain and mentor

The ETPL is a six-team franchise league based in Europe which is set to be held between August 26 and September 20 across six European cities.