New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy backed Jemimah Rodrigues to bounce back agaisnt south Africa on Sunday despite a quiet start in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) India’s opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma will face their sternest examination yet when they take on South Africa in a crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash, according to former India pacer Shikha Pandey.
Seattle, June 20 (IANS) Australia coach Tony Popovic blamed a poor first-half display after the Socceroos suffered a 2-0 defeat to the United States in their second Group D match at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
Philadelphia, June 20 (IANS) Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Neymar will be available for the Seleção's decisive Group C clash against Scotland, providing a major boost to the five-time world champions as they chase a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages.
San Francisco, June 20 (IANS) Paraguay midfielder Matias Galarza etched his name into the FIFA World Cup 2026 record books on Saturday, scoring the fastest goal of the tournament so far with a stunning strike just 64 seconds into his side's Group Stage match against Türkiye in San Francisco.
Philadelphia, June 20 (IANS) Matheus Cunha struck twice as Brazil responded emphatically to criticism following their opening-game draw with Morocco, cruising to a comfortable victory over Haiti in Philadelphia and moving to the top of Group C on goal difference at the Philadelphia Stadium.
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Brazil star Neymar has found himself at the centre of a growing World Cup controversy after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva publicly mocked the forward's continued absence from the national team, adding fuel to an already heated debate over his inclusion in the squad.
Southampton, June 20 (IANS) New Zealand kept their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 title defence alive with a nerve-racking four-run victory over Ireland at the Hampshire Bowl on Friday, surviving a late scare to register their first win of the tournament and breathe fresh life into their campaign.
New York, June 20 (IANS) Portugal defender Ruben Dias has given a vote of confidence to Cristiano Ronaldo as the team begins preparing for its second Group K match in the World Cup.
Foxborough, June 20 (IANS) Morocco underlined their growing World Cup credentials with a commanding 1-0 victory over Scotland on Friday, as Ismael Saibari’s strike after just 71 seconds proved enough to send the North Africans to the top of Group C.
