New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Captain Axar Patel has expressed joy at the announcement of senior wicketkeeper batter and his friend Rishabh Pant returning to the Delhi Capitals franchise ahead of IPL 2027 and also assured that the Indian star will get full freedom from his side to perform without pressure.
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sandeep Patil has been appointed as the mentor for Mumbai's men's teams across all levels for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic season, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced on Wednesday.
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur needs to stop worrying about rebuilding innings after wickets fall and instead focus on playing her natural attacking game, according to former India pacer Shikha Pandey, as the Women in Blue prepare for a crucial ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Bangladesh.
Miami, June 24 (IANS) Brazil and Scotland will renew a long-standing World Cup rivalry in Miami on Thursday, with both nations entering their final Group C fixture knowing that qualification for the knockout stage remains within reach.
Atlanta, June 24 (IANS) Morocco enter their final Group C assignment on Thursday with more than just qualification on their mind, as the North African side continue their pursuit of top spot in the standings when they face an already-eliminated Haiti.
Dubai, June 24 (IANS) India opener Shubman Gill climbed to second place in the latest ICC ODI Batter rankings, while New Zealand pacer Matt Henry joined India's Jasprit Bumrah at the summit of the Test Bowling rankings following stellar performances across formats.
Guadalajara, June 24 (IANS) Democratic Republic of the Congo manager Sebastien Desabre has urged his players to remain positive and continue believing in their chances of reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage despite suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in Group K.
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Former New Zealand fast bowler Bob Blair, whose courage in the aftermath of the Tangiwai rail disaster became one of cricket’s most enduring stories, has passed away in England on his 94th birthday.
Vancouver, June 24 (IANS) The stakes could hardly be higher when Bosnia & Herzegovina and Qatar meet on Thursday, with both teams entering their final Group B fixture knowing that anything other than victory could bring their World Cup journeys to an abrupt end.
Vancouver, June 24 (IANS) Switzerland and Canada head into Thursday’s meeting at BC Place with qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage virtually secured, but there is still plenty riding on the contest. The winner will finish atop Group B, earning what is expected to be a more favourable draw in the Round of 32, while the Canadians require only a point to retain first place thanks to their superior goal difference.
