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ICC Women’s WC camp in Mumbai from 6 June
MUMBAI: The Indian Women’s Cricket Team will assemble in Mumbai for a preparatory camp from 6-10 June, 2017, ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 to be held in England & Wales from 24 June – 23 July, 2017.
The team recently enjoyed an unbeaten streak of 16 matches, the second longest in women’s ODIs. To boost the team’s fielding, the BCCI has appointed Biju George as the Fielding Coach.
The team will leave on 11 June and arrive in UK one week prior to the official warm-up matches. They will train at Loughborough MCC University and play a practice match against England Women on June 13 before heading to Derbyshire for a camp. The team will be based in Derby and play two warm-up games against New Zealand Women (19 June) and Sri Lanka Women (21 June).
The complete list of the Support Staff is as below:
Tushar Arothe: Coach
Biju George: Fielding Coach
Tracy Fernandes: Physio
Radha Krishnaswamy: Trainer
Rashmi Pawar: Masseuse
Aarti Nalge: Video Analyst
Trupti Bhattacharya: Manager
A media interaction has been planned prior to the departure and below are the details.
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Date & Time |
4:00 to 4:20 PM IST |
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June 10, 2017 (Saturday) |
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Venue |
Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy (BKC, Mumbai) |
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Details |
Pre-departure Press Conference |
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To be addressed by: |
Mithali Raj (captain) and Tushar Arothe (Coach) – Indian Women’s Cricket Team |
Team India’s schedule for Group Stage matches:
Match 2 against England Women: 24 June, County Ground, Derby
Match 7 against West Indies Women: 29 June, The County Ground, Taunton
Match 11 against Pakistan Women: 2 July, County Ground, Derby
Match 14 against Sri Lanka Women: 5 July, County Ground, Derby
Match 18 against South Africa Women: 8 July, Grace Road, Leicester
Match 23 against Australia Women: 12 July, Bristol County Ground, Bristol
Match 27 against New Zealand Women: 15 July, County Ground, Derby
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NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
