- ‘Don’t think there is any pressure left’ – Harmanpreet wants to ‘enjoy’ post-containment phase After her winning 91 out of 41, she said she was focused on making the most of her time in the middle. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins, India v Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Shane Warne Australia v New Zealand 2nd Test, day one, at the WACA, Perth, Thursday, November 20, 1997 Faf du Plessis on the words of support he gave Steven Smith has sent After the announcement of ball tampering in 2018 New Zealand vs India, 2nd T20I – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set, Dew is likely to play a big role again in Christchurch and the team that wins the toss will prefer to chase Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to open the second match, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026. The Indian Batting coach is excited about Naman Dhir’s potential and says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is learning a lot even though he is playing. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued to sit, New Zealand v India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026. When batting in white-ball cricket, it is less about where the head or feet are and more about what the hands are doing. Pratika Rawal reaches her fourth ODI century, India v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Vadodara, October 23, 2026 NZ A v Ind A – Rhys Mariu, Henry Nicholls, Ben Lister, Mitch Hay in star-studded New Zealand A team The New Zealand A team consists of 19 members, but players will be rotated – 13 will be available for each of the three four-day rounds, with the rest released to play Ford Trophy Rhys Mariu drives on international debut, New Zealand v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Hamilton, ril 2, 2025. Shikhar Mohan will replace KL Rahul, who will only play the first four-day match before joining the Indian ODI team. Shikhar Mohan scored a half-century for Jharkhand, Vidarbha vs Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Day 1, Nagpur, October October 25, 2025 Rashid Khan finished with 3 for 41, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Tri-Series Final, Sharjah, October 23, 2026 Fearing concussion, neck problems and low scores – Steven Smith will want to turn things around in Newlands, where the Sandpergate scandal took place. Steven Smith’s neck required medical attention after surviving a close call in the 27th over, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026. Australia have lost two of their last four Tests, crushing margins and the lack of partnerships – or more than one batsman standing at any given time – hurting them the most. Travis Head struggled the most after the aftermath, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test. Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Marnus Labuschagne returns, his Test career hanging by a thread, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 SA v Australia, 2nd Test – Through Rain, With nervousness and later drama, South Africa shows its championship ability. The hosts rediscovered their champion spirit, turning adversity into opportunity and faith into victory that revived the series. Matthew Breetzke’s attempt to dismiss Steven Smith created this dramatic moment, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 5, 22 October 2026 South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test 2026-27 – Pat Cummins – Australia fails to ‘get over the cracks’ after struggling innings Australia must seriously consider changes to their batting line-up for the crucial Test in Ce Town. Steven Smith was eliminated by elimination Kagiso Rabada, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 5, October 22, 2026 Rabada’s spirit, Jansen’s performance and Bavuma’s own runs ensured a strong response from the WTC champions after their defeat in Durban last week. Temba Bavuma kept it all in and then let it all out as he reached three figures, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 3, October 20, 2026 Janith Liyanage celebrates with his teammates after scoring six to win the penultimate ball game. Janith Liyanage celebrates with his teammates after scoring six to win the penultimate ball game, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22. 2026 Harry Brook found himself in illustrious company at Pindi – but the only statistic that mattered was his team’s defeat. Will Jacks congratulates Harry Brook on his double century, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Sri Lanka celebrates victory after chasing 430, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Harmanpreet Kaur hits five sixes 41 in her unbeaten 91, India v Zimbabwe, 3rd Women’s T20I, Raipur, October 20 2026 “I don’t think there is any more pressure.
- I think now it’s just about having fun on the field and I think that’s what I want to do,” Harmanpreet said during the post-match presentation.
- “I’m really having fun in the middle and that’s what I’m here for.
‘Don’t think there is any pressure left’ – Harmanpreet wants to ‘enjoy’ post-containment phase After her winning 91 out of 41, she said she was focused on making the most of her time in the middle. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins, India v Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Shane Warne Australia v New Zealand 2nd Test, day one, at the WACA, Perth, Thursday, November 20, 1997 Faf du Plessis on the words of support he gave Steven Smith has sent After the announcement of ball tampering in 2018 New Zealand vs India, 2nd T20I – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set, Dew is likely to play a big role again in Christchurch and the team that wins the toss will prefer to chase Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to open the second match, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026. The Indian Batting coach is excited about Naman Dhir’s potential and says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is learning a lot even though he is playing. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued to sit, New Zealand v India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026. When batting in white-ball cricket, it is less about where the head or feet are and more about what the hands are doing. Pratika Rawal reaches her fourth ODI century, India v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Vadodara, October 23, 2026 NZ A v Ind A – Rhys Mariu, Henry Nicholls, Ben Lister, Mitch Hay in star-studded New Zealand A team The New Zealand A team consists of 19 members, but players will be rotated – 13 will be available for each of the three four-day rounds, with the rest released to play Ford Trophy Rhys Mariu drives on international debut, New Zealand v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Hamilton, ril 2, 2025. Shikhar Mohan will replace KL Rahul, who will only play the first four-day match before joining the Indian ODI team. Shikhar Mohan scored a half-century for Jharkhand, Vidarbha vs Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Day 1, Nagpur, October October 25, 2025 Rashid Khan finished with 3 for 41, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Tri-Series Final, Sharjah, October 23, 2026 Fearing concussion, neck problems and low scores – Steven Smith will want to turn things around in Newlands, where the Sandpergate scandal took place. Steven Smith’s neck required medical attention after surviving a close call in the 27th over, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026. Australia have lost two of their last four Tests, crushing margins and the lack of partnerships – or more than one batsman standing at any given time – hurting them the most. Travis Head struggled the most after the aftermath, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test. Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Marnus Labuschagne returns, his Test career hanging by a thread, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 SA v Australia, 2nd Test – Through Rain, With nervousness and later drama, South Africa shows its championship ability. The hosts rediscovered their champion spirit, turning adversity into opportunity and faith into victory that revived the series. Matthew Breetzke’s attempt to dismiss Steven Smith created this dramatic moment, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 5, 22 October 2026 South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test 2026-27 – Pat Cummins – Australia fails to ‘get over the cracks’ after struggling innings Australia must seriously consider changes to their batting line-up for the crucial Test in Ce Town. Steven Smith was eliminated by elimination Kagiso Rabada, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 5, October 22, 2026 Rabada’s spirit, Jansen’s performance and Bavuma’s own runs ensured a strong response from the WTC champions after their defeat in Durban last week. Temba Bavuma kept it all in and then let it all out as he reached three figures, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 3, October 20, 2026 Janith Liyanage celebrates with his teammates after scoring six to win the penultimate ball game. Janith Liyanage celebrates with his teammates after scoring six to win the penultimate ball game, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22. 2026 Harry Brook found himself in illustrious company at Pindi – but the only statistic that mattered was his team’s defeat. Will Jacks congratulates Harry Brook on his double century, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Sri Lanka celebrates victory after chasing 430, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Harmanpreet Kaur hits five sixes 41 in her unbeaten 91, India v Zimbabwe, 3rd Women’s T20I, Raipur, October 20 2026 “I don’t think there is any more pressure.
I think now it’s just about having fun on the field and I think that’s what I want to do,” Harmanpreet said during the post-match presentation. “I’m really having fun in the middle and that’s what I’m here for. I just want to enjoy batting and it’s good that these points have come. “I think on the first [second] ball, when I hit a four, I realized it was a good throw and the bat was coming to the ball well.
I think that shot gave me a lot of confidence and then I thought I can keep going and see how it goes.” Harmanpreet also said that working in front of the nets helped her become more comfortable in the crease without the added pressure of a game situation. “I think the batting swing is something you know and that is my key and I want to repeat that again and again in the nets and I think about it again, I just want to give credit to my batting coach Himanshu Bhaiya who has worked really hard and understood what kind of shots I can hit.” Every time we meet, when we spend time at the nets, he just wants me to continue to feel the same pressure in the nets so that I don’t feel any additional pressure during the game.
I think his tactics and thoughts work very well. “Niki Prasad took consecutive wickets with her first two throws in International Cricket, 2nd T20I, Raipur, October 18, 2026. Meanwhile, Indian ctain Mandhana said she was hpy with India’s decision to rotate the batting order and added that the middle order benefited from the time spent in the middle. Mandhana had said during the toss that she chose to bat first for the same reason and she also didn’t come out to bat that day when Anushka Sharma opened with Shafali Verma. “In the first game we didn’t get going – even the top players – and in the second game [the middle order] didn’t get a chance to bat, so it was always good to get some game time and have a few runs in the back,” Mandhana said.
Mandhana was also encouraged by the strength of India’s bowling teams, including Niki Prasad and Shafali, who got the opportunity to play, adding that more teams would help India prepare for the conditions ahead of the Champions Trophy. The inaugural Champions Trophy will be a six-team T20I competition to be played in February next year. India will host the games and the matches will be played in Mumbai and Vadodara.
“It [Bowlingoons] definitely looks good. We all watched as the dew played its part again. There will be a lot of dew over the next three months as we get closer to the Champions Trophy. The type of combination we need and the bowlers – the more the better.
I am really excited and hpy with the way Niki, Shafali and everyone else contributed. “After her match-winning 91 not out from 41, she said she was focused on making the most of her time in the middle. Harmanpreet Kaur hit five sixes in her unbeaten 91 not out from 41, India vs Zimbabwe, 3rd Women’s T20I, Raipur, October 20, 2026. After her match-winning 91 not out from 41, she said she was focused on Making the most of her time in the middle After her game-winning 91 not out at 41, she said she was focused on making the most of her time in the middle.
