Toronto, June 13 (IANS) The maiden FIFA World Cup in Canada started on Friday with a star-studded second opening ceremony ahead of the Group B match between co-hosts Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.
Ranchi, June 13 (IANS) Koylanchal Super Kings and the Jamshedpur Steelers secured hard-fought victories over Chota Nagpur Royals and Dhanbad Diamonds respectively on day three of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League held at the JSCA International Stadium Complex. Koylanchal Super Kings won by five wickets while Jamshedpur Steelers sealed their victory by 7 runs.
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) The stage is set for a blockbuster finish to the T20 Mumbai League 2026, with defending champions MSC Maratha Royals taking on Arcs Andheri in the final at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. Earlier in the day, the venue will also witness history unfolding when SOBO Mumbai Falcons battle against Aakash Tigers MWS in the inaugural final of the T20 Mumbai Women’s League.
Toronto, June 12 (IANS) Another name has been added to the players, and officials denied entry to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, an ex-Arsenal player, becoming the latest victim of the controversial policies of the three co-hosts.
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The passing of coach Jaspal Rana has left double-Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker devastated, with the pistol shooter saying, "the shooting range will never feel the same again". Rana passed away in New Delhi early on Friday morning at a hospital to which he was admitted, apparently due to complications arising from a recent stent procedure after suffering chest discomfort late in May. He was 49.
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) With India leaning on a five-bowler combination for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup due to injuries to key seam-bowling all‑rounders Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam, former captain Anjum Chopra has said that ‘visionary thinking' is needed to manage their loads more effectively.
Dubai, June 12 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah has extended his best wishes to all 12 nations that will be participating in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, which started with a clash between co-hosts England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Friday.
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) A phenomenal week of competitive golf concluded at the iconic Delhi Golf Club on Friday as the final round of the 24th NCR Cup Junior Golf Tournament, which attracted participation from across India, drew to a thrilling close.
Dharamsala, June 12 (IANS) With the opening One Day International (ODI) match between India and Afghanistan is slated on Saturday at the iconic cricket stadium in Dharamsala, one of the most beautiful grounds located at an altitude of 4,000 feet above sea level, cricket and spirituality came together in a unique Himachali way.
Dharamshala, June 12 (IANS) India’s fast bowling coach Morne Morkel has indicated that the team will experiment with the number three batting position in Virat Kohli’s absence during the three‑match ODI series against Afghanistan, starting at the HPCA Stadium on Saturday.
