'Everything is going to plan': Sciver-Brunt confident of playing T20 WC

IANS | May 29, 2026 12:35 PM

London, May 29 (IANS) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has provided a positive injury update ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to commence on June 12. The home team skipper is confident she will be fit for England's opening match against Sri Lanka at Birmingham.

'If Vaibhav bats through powerplay, RR will have the advantage: Kumble

IANS | May 29, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could once again hold the key for his side when they face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2026 at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on Friday, noting that if the youngster survives the powerplay, it will give a massive advantage to RR.

1st WT20I: Nandni shines on debut as India beat England by 38 runs

IANS | May 29, 2026 9:48 AM

Chelmsford, May 29 (IANS) Nandni Sharma's three wickets on international debut followed by half-centuries from Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia, guided India to a 38-run win in the opening game of their three-match T20I series against England here at the County Ground.

Tirthapati Institution dominates in All India Invitation School Rowing Meet

IANS | May 28, 2026 11:57 PM

Kolkata, May 28 (IANS) Kolkata's Tirthapati Institution dominated the proceedings in the junior boys section, entering the finals of double scull and fours at the 51st All India Invitation Inter School Rowing Championship being organised by Lake Club at its course in Rabindra Sarobar in Kolkata on Thursday.

French Open: Moise Kouame continues to rise, reaches third round

IANS | May 28, 2026 11:26 PM

Paris, May 28 (IANS) France’s Moise Kouame continued to thrive at the home Grand Slam as the newest tennis sensation in his country at the French Open, surging into the third round with a five-set victory, joining Rafael Nadal in a milestone achieved in 2003.