ICC congratulates Rod Tucker on umpiring in landmark 100th Test at Lord’s

IANS | June 4, 2026 5:07 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated Australian umpire Rod Tucker for officiating in his 100th Test match, a milestone he reached when he took the field at Lord’s for the opening game of the World Test Championship series between England and New Zealand.

FIFA WC Group C preview: Brazil enter group under scrutiny

IANS | June 4, 2026 4:37 PM

Mexico City, June 4 (IANS) Five-time champions Brazil headlines Group C as it seeks a sixth World Cup title, with Morocco aiming to build on its historic run in Qatar and Scotland and Haiti making long-awaited returns. The group will be played entirely in the United States, with Brazil carrying the weight of expectation and its three rivals looking to seize a rare opportunity on the global stage.

Kohli, Rohit's fitness to be assessed ahead of Afghanistan ODIs: Doeschate

IANS | June 4, 2026 3:03 PM

New Chandigarh, June 4 (IANS) India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Thursday said the fitness of senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be assessed in the coming days ahead of the three-game ODI series against Afghanistan, adding that official communication will follow once the medical team takes a call.