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I see Kishan to bat at No. 4 with Kohli's return for England ODIs: Rayudu

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Former India batter Ambati Rayudu on Monday said Ishan Kishan is ideally suited to bat at number four in the ODI side once Virat Kohli returns to the playing eleven for the three-game series against England, starting on July 14, citing the left-handed wicketkeeper-batter’s scoring ability against both pace and spin making him a valuable addition in the batting order.

From working as a waiter to Mumbai T20 League, Irfan Umair sails over one hurdle at a time

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:16 PM

Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) The dust has settled on the 2026 edition of the T20 Mumbai League, and as the cricketers take a break before the start of the next domestic season, left-arm pacer Irfan Umair is one of those spending their time with satisfaction and anticipation.

Unfair to blame batters for series loss to Ireland, conditions will be better in England: Rayudu

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:03 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Former India batter Ambati Rayudu on Monday said it would be ‘very unfair’ to blame the batters for the side suffering a shock 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland, asserting that conditions will get considerably better once the team moves to the UK for the upcoming five-game series against England starting on July 1 in Durham.

Muzumdar asks for ‘18 months’ to turn 'inexperienced' bowling into attacking unit

IANS | June 29, 2026 12:54 PM

London, June 29 (IANS) Following India's exit from the Women's T20 World Cup, head coach Amol Muzumdar pointed out the shortcomings across multiple departments and admitted that Women in Blue's bowling attack has been "very inexperienced" for international cricket and asked for 18 months to develop it into the attacking unit.

Badminton Asia Junior Team C'ships: India go down to Hong Kong in quarters

IANS | June 29, 2026 12:33 PM

Yatsushiro (Japan), June 29 (IANS) India’s campaign in the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed team championships came to an end at the quarterfinal stage as they went down against Hong Kong 2-1 here on Monday.

'Retiring out a batter is still seen as taboo’: Chopra questions India's strategy after T20 WC exit

IANS | June 29, 2026 12:11 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) India's Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign came under fresh scrutiny after former India opener Aakash Chopra assessed the team's tactical decisions and long-term priorities following their defeat to Australia, which ended their hopes of progressing further in the tournament.

‘Richa should've been sent in by 17th over’: Anjum questions India's decisions after T20 WC exit

IANS | June 29, 2026 11:56 AM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes India's batting strategy cost them dearly in their crucial Women's T20 World Cup clash against Australia, with the former skipper highlighting delayed tactical decisions, unsettled batting positions and an overly cautious approach as key reasons behind the team's defeat.

Srikanth's title wait continues with runners-up finish at US Open

IANS | June 29, 2026 11:51 AM

Fullerton (US), June 29 (IANS) Former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth's wait for a BWF World Tour title was extended further after he went down against Chinese Taipei’s Su Li Yang in the men’s semifinals of the US Open Badminton tournament here on Sunday.

FIFA WC: 'Job's not done yet,’ says Canada's match-winner Eustaquio on first-ever knockout win

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:35 AM

Los Angeles, June 29 (IANS) Canada's goal-scoring hero Stephen Eustaquio reflected on his last-gasp winner against South Africa, which secured co-hosts' first-ever knockout victory, and said he is delighted to contribute to the team's historic win, but the job is not done yet.

Haeran Ryu wins her first major title at Women's PGA Championship

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:08 AM

Chaska (USA), June 29 (IANS) Haeran Ryu shot a final-round, 2-under-par 70 to win the Women’s PGA Championship and her first Major Championship title.

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I see Kishan to bat at No. 4 with Kohli's return for England ODIs: Rayudu

From working as a waiter to Mumbai T20 League, Irfan Umair sails over one hurdle at a time

Unfair to blame batters for series loss to Ireland, conditions will be better in England: Rayudu

Muzumdar asks for ‘18 months’ to turn 'inexperienced' bowling into attacking unit

Badminton Asia Junior Team C'ships: India go down to Hong Kong in quarters

'Retiring out a batter is still seen as taboo’: Chopra questions India's strategy after T20 WC exit

‘Richa should've been sent in by 17th over’: Anjum questions India's decisions after T20 WC exit

Srikanth's title wait continues with runners-up finish at US Open

FIFA WC: 'Job's not done yet,’ says Canada's match-winner Eustaquio on first-ever knockout win

Haeran Ryu wins her first major title at Women's PGA Championship

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