Smriti Mandhana struck a stylish 83 while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma both contributed fifties as India made 285 against England on the opening day of the inaugural women's Test at Lord's.

With the historic Lord's Test against England beginning on Friday, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur called it a "very big moment" for her side.

Harmanpreet Kaur retains her role as India's captain for the Asian Games 2026.

India's Women's T20 World Cup 2026 journey ended with a loss to Australia in their last group-stage match

India's elimination from the Women's T20 World Cup has inevitably put Harmanpreet Kaur's future as captain under scrutiny, and one thing appears certain -- the team is staring at a reset.

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Sunday said India did not play to their "standards" and the time has come for a "rethink" after Australia tossed them out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in London.

India vs Australia Women's T20 World Cup Score, IND W vs AUS W Match Updates: Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner starred for Australia, resulting in India's elimination from the Women's T20 World Cup.

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian cricket team's Women's T20 World Cup future will be decided today. Whether they go home or enter the semi-finals will be decided as they clash against a strong Australian team

With a place in the Women's T20 World Cup semifinals on the line, India will be desperate to overcome their fielding and batting woes when they take on six-time champions Australia in their final Group A clash.

India's women's team will be up against their fierce rivals, Australia, in a virtual quarter-final at Lord's, with their hopes of reaching the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals hinging on the result.