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Women’s T20 WC: 'The only way is up' - how Babette de Leede and Netherlands reached the mega event

Niharika Raina | June 13, 2026 6:59 PM

Birmingham, June 13 (IANS) There is a moment Babette de Leede still replays in her mind while preparing for the side’s first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup. Earlier this year in Kirtipur, Nepal, the Netherlands were confident of chasing down the USA's 129 at the global qualifier. A win would help them qualify for the mega event in England and Wales, but then the skies opened.

Women’s T20 WC: Gordon, Fraser’s 3-wicket hauls guide Scotland to historic 40-run win over Ireland

IANS | June 13, 2026 6:38 PM

Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Skipper Kathryn Bryce led from the front with a sparkling half-century before spinner Kirstie Gordon ripped through Ireland's middle-order as Scotland registered a historic 40-run victory in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign opener at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.

FIFA WC 2026: When and Where to watch Australia vs Turkey, know all details

IANS | June 13, 2026 6:25 PM

Vancouver, June 13 (IANS) Australia will start their campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Turkey in the second match of Group D, in which the hosts USA have made a great start, defeating Paraguay by 4-1 in their campaign opener.v

HPCA's newly installed SubAir Drainage System helps ensure start of India vs Afghanistan ODI in Dharamshala

IANS | June 13, 2026 6:23 PM

Dharamshala, June 13 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) successfully showcased the capabilities of its newly-installed SubAir Drainage System at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium, Dharamshala, as the venue was made match-ready in approximately 20 minutes despite more than 12 hours of continuous rainfall in the city.

1st ODI: Harsh, Gurnoor handed debut as India elect to bowl against Afghanistan

IANS | June 13, 2026 6:10 PM

Dharamshala, June 13 (IANS) India have handed debuts to left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey and fast bowler Gurnoor Brar as skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first in the rain‑hit first ODI against Afghanistan at the HPCA Stadium on Saturday.

Two-time medalist Sindhu, 2022 champs Satwik-Chirag headline India’s Asian Games squad

IANS | June 13, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) PV Sindhu, a two-time Asian Games medalist, and the 2022 Asiad men’s doubles gold winners, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, will lead a strong Indian team in the badminton championships at the 20th Asian Games, scheduled in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026.

FIFA WC 2026: When and Where to watch Haiti vs Scotland, know all details

IANS | June 13, 2026 5:38 PM

Foxborough, June 13 (IANS) Haiti and Scotland will mark their much-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup 2026 when both teams face each other in the first match of Group C at the Boston Stadium on Sunday (IST).

1st ODI: India-Afghanistan game to start at 5:45 pm, reduced to 25 overs per side

IANS | June 13, 2026 5:19 PM

Dharamshala, June 13 (IANS) The toss for the opening ODI between India and Afghanistan at the HPCA Stadium will be held at 5:15 pm after a nearly four‑hour rain delay, with the match set to begin at 5:45 pm as a 25‑overs‑a‑side contest.

Women’s T20 WC: Bryce sisters power Scotland to 161/5 against Ireland

IANS | June 13, 2026 5:01 PM

Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Captain Kathryn Bryce and her sister Sarah produced a batting masterclass to steer Scotland to a competitive 161/5 against Ireland in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup opener at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.

Hockey: India look to build momentum in Netherlands leg of FIH Men’s Pro League

IANS | June 13, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) With just four points from eight matches and languishing at the penultimate spot in the nine-team competition, the Indian men's hockey team will get into the last two rounds of the FIH Pro League, hoping to climb from the relegation zone and retain their spot for the next season.

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Women’s T20 WC: 'The only way is up' - how Babette de Leede and Netherlands reached the mega event

Women’s T20 WC: Gordon, Fraser’s 3-wicket hauls guide Scotland to historic 40-run win over Ireland

FIFA WC 2026: When and Where to watch Australia vs Turkey, know all details

HPCA's newly installed SubAir Drainage System helps ensure start of India vs Afghanistan ODI in Dharamshala

1st ODI: Harsh, Gurnoor handed debut as India elect to bowl against Afghanistan

Two-time medalist Sindhu, 2022 champs Satwik-Chirag headline India’s Asian Games squad

FIFA WC 2026: When and Where to watch Haiti vs Scotland, know all details

1st ODI: India-Afghanistan game to start at 5:45 pm, reduced to 25 overs per side

Women’s T20 WC: Bryce sisters power Scotland to 161/5 against Ireland

Hockey: India look to build momentum in Netherlands leg of FIH Men’s Pro League

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