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Ex-India pacer Niranjana backs Harmanpreet to remain T20I captain despite early WC exit

Niharika Raina | July 16, 2026 11:52 AM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Former India pacer Niranjana Nagarajan has backed Harmanpreet Kaur to remain as the T20I captain despite another group stage exit in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, adding that she hasn’t underperformed as a skipper and instead pointed to a structural need for middle-order power hitters in the shortest format.

'Teams like Nepal, USA, Ireland need more matches': Ashwin on ICC’s World Cup format overhaul

IANS | July 16, 2026 11:46 AM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has welcomed the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) revamped formats for the ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup, but believes the governing body must do more to accelerate the growth of cricket beyond its established nations.

Kranti's bowling action is reminiscent of Shami: Niranjana

Niharika Raina | July 16, 2026 11:32 AM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Former India fast bowler Niranjana Nagarajan has compared rising pacer Kranti Gaud’s bowling action to that of veteran men’s speedster Mohammed Shami and hailed her smooth run-up, as she picked up a historic five-wicket haul in India’s unforgettable 270-run Test triumph over England at Lord’s.

UP T20 League to kick off on August 14 in Lucknow; Kanpur to host playoffs and final

IANS | July 16, 2026 11:13 AM

Lucknow, July 16 (IANS) The fourth season of the UP T20 League is set to begin on August 14, with Kashi Rudras taking on defending champions Meerut Mavericks in the tournament opener at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Lord’s win proves it’s time to expand women’s Test schedule: Niranjana Nagarajan

Niharika Raina | July 16, 2026 11:04 AM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India's historic 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women’s Test match played at Lord’s will go down as a watershed moment that will permanently shift how women's red-ball cricket is perceived globally, said former India pace-bowling all-rounder Niranjana Nagarajan.

Moises Henriques retires from Australian cricket, to play for Portugal in 2028 T20 WC qualifiers

IANS | July 16, 2026 10:37 AM

Sydney, July 16 (IANS) Moises Henriques, the most capped player in Australian domestic cricket history, has announced his retirement from New South Wales and the Sydney Sixers.

We keep on going with the contract: Tuchel vows to remain England coach despite WC semi-final loss

IANS | July 16, 2026 10:06 AM

Atlanta, July 16 (IANS) Thomas Tuchel made it clear that he will stay on as England head coach until Euro 2028 despite the Three Lions FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ending in the semi-final with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of holders Argentina.

The FA congratulate AFA after Argentina qualify for FIFA WC final

IANS | July 16, 2026 9:39 AM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) After Argentina defeated England 2-1 and secured qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, the Football Association (FA) congratulated La Albiceleste for their journey to a summit clash.

'Nobody gave us anything…': Messi slams critics after reaching WC final

IANS | July 16, 2026 9:25 AM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Lionel Messi has hit back at critics alleging FIFA favouritism toward Argentina, asserting that reaching a second consecutive World Cup final proves his side is among the best in the world and that their success is "not by chance."

We're unique and it's not arrogance; it comes from heart: Scaloni after holders Argentina enter FIFA WC final

IANS | July 16, 2026 8:30 AM

Atlanta, July 16 (IANS) Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni opened up about the pure ecstasy of reaching another World Cup final and stated that his squad never ceases to amaze him and it is difficult to explain how unique his team is.

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Ex-India pacer Niranjana backs Harmanpreet to remain T20I captain despite early WC exit

'Teams like Nepal, USA, Ireland need more matches': Ashwin on ICC’s World Cup format overhaul

Kranti's bowling action is reminiscent of Shami: Niranjana

UP T20 League to kick off on August 14 in Lucknow; Kanpur to host playoffs and final

Lord’s win proves it’s time to expand women’s Test schedule: Niranjana Nagarajan

Moises Henriques retires from Australian cricket, to play for Portugal in 2028 T20 WC qualifiers

We keep on going with the contract: Tuchel vows to remain England coach despite WC semi-final loss

The FA congratulate AFA after Argentina qualify for FIFA WC final

'Nobody gave us anything…': Messi slams critics after reaching WC final

We're unique and it's not arrogance; it comes from heart: Scaloni after holders Argentina enter FIFA WC final

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