Women’s T20 WC: Matthews, Ramharack star as West Indies skittle Sri Lanka for 98

IANS | June 21, 2026 4:51 PM

Bristol, June 21 (IANS) The West Indies produced a ruthless bowling display to dismiss Sri Lanka for just 98 in 19.4 overs after opting to field first in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group B clash at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday. Captain Hayley Matthews set the tone with a devastating opening spell that ripped through Sri Lanka's top order, leaving the Asian side struggling to recover from an early collapse.

FIFA WC: When and Where to watch Uruguay vs Cabo Verde, Know all details

IANS | June 21, 2026 4:38 PM

Miami, June 21 (IANS) Uruguay will take on Cape Verde in a crucial FIFA World Cup Group H encounter in Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, with Marcelo Bielsa's team eager to secure their first victory of the tournament and strengthen their chances of advancing to the knockout rounds.

'She's a role model for almost all cricketers globally': Salvi hails Harmanpreet ahead of landmark 200th T20I

IANS | June 21, 2026 3:23 PM

Manchester, June 21 (IANS) India bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi paid glowing tribute to captain Harmanpreet Kaur on the eve of her historic 200th T20 International, describing her as 'a role model for almost all cricketers globally' and praising the veteran's work ethic, leadership and influence on the next generation ahead of India's ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash against South Africa at Old Trafford on Sunday.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Belgium vs Iran, know all details

IANS | June 21, 2026 3:17 PM

Inglewood, June 21 (IANS) Belgium’s golden generation will face Iran test in a crucial Group G clash at the Los Angeles stadium on Monday (IST). With qualification hopes on the line, Belgium and Iran meet in a must-win match where one victory could significantly boost their chances of reaching the knockout stages.

Women’s T20 WC: West Indies opt to bowl first with SF at stake

IANS | June 21, 2026 2:46 PM

Bristol, June 21 (IANS) West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl against Sri Lanka in the 17th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup here at County Ground in a fixture that will probably decide the fate of Group B with a spot in the semi-final at stake.