Women’s T20 WC: Injury rules Laura Delany out as Ireland add teenager Alice Tector

IANS | May 27, 2026 5:44 PM

Dublin, May 27 (IANS) Ireland have suffered a setback ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as experienced all-rounder Laura Delany has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury, with 18-year-old Alice Tector drafted into the squad as Delany’s replacement for both the World Cup and the upcoming tri-series involving the West Indies and Pakistan.

Nihal Sarin qualifies for Esports World Cup 2026 chess event

IANS | May 27, 2026 5:23 PM

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, representing S8UL Esports, has officially qualified for the Chess main event at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 through the Champions Chess Tour (CCT) 2025-2026 Leaderboard. He joined teammate Aravindh Chithambaram as one of the only two Indian players to qualify for the prestigious tournament so far.

Women’s T20 WC: Injury rules Laura Delany out as Ireland add teenager Alice Tector

IANS | May 27, 2026 5:18 PM

Dublin, May 27 (IANS) Ireland have suffered a setback ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as experienced all-rounder Laura Delany has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury, with 18-year-old Alice Tector drafted into the squad as Delany’s replacement for both the World Cup and the upcoming tri-series involving the West Indies and Pakistan.