Women’s T20 WC: ‘Harmanpreet at No.4, Jemimah at 5,’ Mithali suggests batting-order tweak after India’s loss

IANS | June 22, 2026 12:25 PM

Manchester, June 22 (IANS) Former India captain Mithali Raj believes India should consider promoting captain Harmanpreet Kaur to number four after the team's six-wicket defeat to South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford on Sunday. While reflecting on India's missed opportunity, Mithali also praised left-arm spinner Shree Charani for her impactful spell that briefly swung the contest back in India's favour.

Shrachi Rarh Tigers crowned Bengal Men’s T20 League Season 3 champions

IANS | June 22, 2026 8:33 AM

Kolkata, June 22 (IANS) Shrachi Rarh Tigers outclassed Sobisco Smashers Malda by nine runs (DLS Method) in the summit clash at the Eden Gardens to clinch their maiden Bengal T20 League Season 3 men's title.

Jharkhand T20 League: Chota Nagpur Royals enter SF; Santhal Strikers end campaign on a high

IANS | June 22, 2026 6:20 AM

Ranchi, June 22 (IANS) The league stage of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 concluded with the Chota Nagpur Royals and Santhal Strikers registering comprehensive wins. While the Royals secured the last spot in the semi-final by crushing the Jamshedpur Steelers, the Santhal Strikers ended their campaign on a high by defeating the Dhanbad Diamonds here at the JSCA International Stadium Complex.

Women’s T20 WC: Kapp’s knock probably one of the best I’ve seen under so much pressure, says Wolvaardt

IANS | June 21, 2026 11:31 PM

Manchester, June 21 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt hailed Marizanne Kapp’s unbeaten 81 in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup win over India as ‘probably one of the best knocks I’ve seen under so much pressure,’ adding that the six‑wicket triumph at Old Trafford was ‘pretty special’ after last year’s ODI World Cup final defeat.

Women’s T20 WC: Unfortunately we weren’t able to take couple of chances, says Harmanpreet

IANS | June 21, 2026 11:22 PM

Manchester, June 21 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur rued missed opportunities in the field after her side suffered a six‑wicket defeat to South Africa in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, saying it was unfortunate that they weren’t able to take a couple of chances, but stressed on the need to stay positive with two league stage matches still to play.

Women’s T20 WC: Struggled really in first 10-15 balls, before getting my timing, says Kapp

IANS | June 21, 2026 11:19 PM

Manchester, June 21 (IANS) Marizanne Kapp admitted she struggled really in the first 10‑15 balls before finding her timing, as the veteran South Africa all‑rounder struck a career‑best unbeaten 81 off 45 balls to lead her side to a six‑wicket win over India in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup Group A clash at Old Trafford.

Women’s T20 WC: Kapp hits career-best 81 not out as South Africa hand India their first defeat (Ld)

IANS | June 21, 2026 11:16 PM

Manchester, June 21 (IANS) Veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp produced one of the finest knocks in Women’s T20 World Cup history, smashing an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls to seal South Africa’s six‑wicket win over India in a Group A thriller at Old Trafford on Sunday.

BCCI charts roadmap to 2027 ODI World Cup, says Secretary Devajit Saikia

IANS | June 21, 2026 11:13 PM

Guwahati, June 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has begun laying out a structured roadmap for the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup, with secretary Devajit Saikia stating that the board will ensure the national team gets adequate 50-over match practice ahead of the marquee event.

Women’s T20 WC: Kapp hits career-best 81 not out as South Africa beat India by six wickets

IANS | June 21, 2026 10:37 PM

Manchester, June 21 (IANS) Marizanne Kapp produced one of the greatest knocks in Women’s T20 World Cup history by smashing an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls and carry South Africa to a six‑wicket win over India in a Group A thriller that went down to the final over at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Aghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahid fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct vs India in third ODI

IANS | June 21, 2026 9:58 PM

Dubai, June 21 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI against India in Chennai on Saturday.

Cricket

Women’s T20 WC: ‘Harmanpreet at No.4, Jemimah at 5,’ Mithali suggests batting-order tweak after India’s loss

Shrachi Rarh Tigers crowned Bengal Men’s T20 League Season 3 champions

Jharkhand T20 League: Chota Nagpur Royals enter SF; Santhal Strikers end campaign on a high

Women’s T20 WC: Kapp’s knock probably one of the best I’ve seen under so much pressure, says Wolvaardt

Women’s T20 WC: Unfortunately we weren’t able to take couple of chances, says Harmanpreet

Women’s T20 WC: Struggled really in first 10-15 balls, before getting my timing, says Kapp

Women’s T20 WC: Kapp hits career-best 81 not out as South Africa hand India their first defeat (Ld)

BCCI charts roadmap to 2027 ODI World Cup, says Secretary Devajit Saikia

Women’s T20 WC: Kapp hits career-best 81 not out as South Africa beat India by six wickets

Aghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahid fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct vs India in third ODI

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