Dambulla, June 11 (IANS) India A’s imposing 349 proved to be insufficient as Afghanistan A sealed a dramatic four-run victory via DLS method in a rain-hit 50-over match in the 'A' Teams Tri-series on Thursday, thanks to a blistering opening stand and composed knocks from skipper Imran Mir and Bahir Shah.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India will open their 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan at Edgbaston on June 14, as one of cricket’s most-watched rivalries takes centre stage in a global women’s tournament. The results, though, have been one‑sided in recent years.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India's batting firepower is not the concern heading into the Women's T20 World Cup, but rather how they firm up on their bowling combination and protect totals, said former England captain Nasser Hussain on Wednesday.
Birmingham, June 11 (IANS) The wait is finally over, and the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will commence on Friday with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka in the tournament opener at the Edgbaston Stadium.
Birmingham, June 11 (IANS) The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 gets underway with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka in a Group A clash at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham on Friday. Both teams will be eager to begin their campaign on a winning note, with valuable points at stake in the race for the semifinals.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Bangladesh have reshaped their squads across formats ahead of a busy international stretch, recalling their premier fast-bowling trio of Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, and Mustafizur Rahman for the upcoming T20I series against Australia while simultaneously rewarding Towhid Hridoy with a long-awaited place in the Test setup.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has successfully undergone shoulder surgery, bringing an end to a prolonged battle with an injury that had troubled him for nearly two years and repeatedly disrupted his cricketing commitments.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Beth Barrett‑Wild, the tournament director of 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, said they have been working on a blueprint to sustain momentum in the women’s game, something which was a key learning for her from the 2017 Women’s ODI World Cup, adding that once demand is created, it has to be optimised with supply.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Thailand, Hong Kong, the UAE and Indonesia confirmed their places in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup later this year after registering comfortable victories in the quarter-finals of the ACC Women’s Premier Cup on Thursday.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Beth Barrett‑Wild, tournament director of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, said she is excited for a nation "to fall in love with women’s cricket” as ticket sales for the 12-team mega event have touched the 200,000 mark.
