The row over Mithali Raj's exclusion from ICC Women's World T20 semifinal versus England refuses to die down with two-senior-players of the team openly backing Ramesh Powar to get an-extension-as head coach.The former India off-spinners contract as caretaker coach expired last week after just a three month-long tenure, and the BCCI has invited applications from eligible candidates for the job on a permanent basis.

India opener Mithali Raj scored 47-ball 56 in India's seven-wicket win over Pakistan in Match 5 of ICC Women's World T20 2018. The veteran batter, who was adjudged Player of the Match for her impressive innings, conceded that the 2018 edition might be her final ICC Women's World T20 appearance. The 35-year-old was pushed down to middle-order in India's tournament opener against New Zealand.

The Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur notched up her maiden T20I century during a Group B match against New Zealand in the ICC Women's World T20 on Friday. During her scintillating innings, Harmanpreet Kaur slammed seven boundaries and eight maximums to motor India to a daunting 194/5 in 20 overs.