ICC Board approves trialling use of pink balls in Tests to tackle bad light, legside wides; consultation with head coach during drinks break

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:02 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) The International Cricket Council has approved trialing the use of a pink ball in all Test matches when there is a threat of weather interruption so that play is not affected by bad light, and to continue under lights while also researching lighting technology for match officials and venues to reduce lost play due to poor light. The meeting also approved match officials to use Hawk-Eye data while deciding on illegal bowling actions.

Zee bags FIFA World Cup rights for India; announces launch of 4 new sports channels

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) FIFA World Cup 2026 action, starting from June 11, will be available across Unite8 Sports channels and Zee5 as Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited secured the Indian media rights for the marquee event, along with FIFA World Cup 2030 editions, the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and other key FIFA events up to 2034.

India, US likely to discuss Section 301 issue in trade talks

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) As India and the United States move closer to finalising their first bilateral trade agreement (BTA) very soon, discussions are expected to include tariffs imposed under Section 301 of the US trade law, with relief from ongoing Section 301 probes emerging as a key focus area, government sources said on Monday.