The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 has already served up its fair share of tactical intrigue, but nothing sparked more debate than Harleen Deol being 'retired out' against Delhi Capitals.

At the heart of the UP Warriorz' first WPL 2026 win was Harleen Deol, who produced a composed and authoritative knock of 64 off 39 balls, just a day after being retired out.

One day after being retired out, Harleen Deol smashed an unbeaten 64 to fire UP Warriorz to their first win of WPL 2026.

Harleen Deol bounced back from the disappointment of being retired out with a match-winning half century 24 hours later as UP Warriorz downed defending champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets for their first victory of WPL 2026.

Stands named after Women's World Cup 2025-winning skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and 2011 World Cup winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh were inaugurated.

President Droupadi Murmu met the World Cup-winning Indian women's cricket team at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday, where skipper Harmanpreet Kaur presented her a team jersey signed by all the players.

PM Narendra Modi and Team India's Women's World Cup-winning side discussed not only cricket but also life beyond the field - including tattoos and even skincare routines.

Celebrations are not stopping anytime soon as Team India clinched its maiden ICC Women's ODI World Cup title at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

Harleen Deol could be promoted to the opening slot in India's semifinal clash against Australia on Thursday should opener Pratika Rawal fail to recover from her ankle injury in time.

A fallible India will look to be in control of their fate and seal the last semifinal berth in what would effectively be a virtual quarterfinal against a sprightly New Zealand, in the Women's World Cup.