Ryan Cook steps down as Netherlands head coach

IANS | June 25, 2026 12:42 PM

Amsterdam, June 25 (IANS) Ryan Cook has stepped down as head coach of the Netherlands men's cricket team with immediate effect, the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) announced on Thursday, bringing an end to a four-year tenure that oversaw some of the most significant achievements in Dutch cricket in recent years.

Women's T20 WC: Matthews backs WI to make up for England loss

IANS | June 25, 2026 12:21 PM

London, June 25 (IANS) West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has urged her side to remain positive and focus on their must-win clash against Ireland after England handed them their first defeat of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord’s in the recently concluded encounter.

FIFA WC: Mexico eliminate Czechia to cruise into knockouts unbeaten

IANS | June 25, 2026 10:00 AM

Mexico City, June 25 (IANS) Goals from Mateo Chavez, Julian Quinones and Alvaro Fidalgo plus an appearance for Guillermo Ochoa help co-hosts Mexico wrap up their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage commitments with a third straight victory by sweeping Czechia aside 3-0 here at the Mexico City Stadium.