Sri Lanka 'A' players sanctioned after heated India 'A' clash in Dambulla: Report

IANS | June 16, 2026 9:48 PM

Dambulla, June 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reportedly taken disciplinary action against players involved in the ill-tempered India 'A' versus Sri Lanka 'A' tri-series clash in Dambulla on Monday, with match referee Pradeep Jeyapragash imposing sanctions following the controversial contest, said a report on Tuesday.

Indian Athletics Series: Kiran Pahal wins women’s 400m in Surat

IANS | June 16, 2026 8:46 PM

Surat, June 16 (IANS) Haryana’s international runner Kiran Pahal was a comfortable winner in the women’s 400m in the 12th leg of the Indian Athletics Series held in Surat on Tuesday. Kiran Pahal, 25, clocked 53.49 seconds to secure his place atop the podium.

'Expanded World Cup won't add major burden on players', says Paul Masefield

Siddharth Sharma | June 16, 2026 8:31 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Former English footballer and commentator Paul Masefield does not believe the expanded format of the 2026 World Cup will place a significant additional burden on players, saying FIFA and continental confederations are already working on scheduling solutions to manage the increased number of qualification matches.

FIFA WC 2026: Chalobah replaces injured Livramento in England's World Cup squad

IANS | June 16, 2026 8:11 PM

London, June 16 (IANS) England football team has been dealt with a big blow ahead of their opening match in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 against Croatia on Thursday (IST), as their full-back Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the whole tournament due to an injury. The Harry Kane-led side has announced Trevoh Chalobah as his replacement.