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FIFA WC Group C preview: Brazil enter group under scrutiny

IANS | June 4, 2026 4:37 PM

Mexico City, June 4 (IANS) Five-time champions Brazil headlines Group C as it seeks a sixth World Cup title, with Morocco aiming to build on its historic run in Qatar and Scotland and Haiti making long-awaited returns. The group will be played entirely in the United States, with Brazil carrying the weight of expectation and its three rivals looking to seize a rare opportunity on the global stage.

‘It was a 30‑second meeting; everybody said Shafali’: Harmanpreet recalls Pratika’s replacement during 2025 ODI WC

IANS | June 4, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has revealed that the decision to bring in Shafali Verma as a late replacement for the injured Pratika Rawal during the 2025 Women’ ODI World Cup was taken in ‘just a 30‑second meeting', with unanimous backing from the team and the board.

Can Argentina break the Champions’ curse at FIFA World Cup 2026?

Siddharth Sharma | June 4, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) As the world gears up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, one question continues to dominate football discussions: Can Argentina successfully defend their title and end a drought that has lasted more than six decades?

After dominating show in pool stages, Indian men and women set for SF clashes at U-18 Asia Cup

IANS | June 4, 2026 3:23 PM

Kakamigahara, June 4 (IANS) The Indian women’s and men's team are set to compete in the semifinals of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 after impressive performances in the pool stages.

Kohli, Rohit's fitness to be assessed ahead of Afghanistan ODIs: Doeschate

IANS | June 4, 2026 3:03 PM

New Chandigarh, June 4 (IANS) India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Thursday said the fitness of senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be assessed in the coming days ahead of the three-game ODI series against Afghanistan, adding that official communication will follow once the medical team takes a call.

Jaismine climbs to No. 1; Vishva, Priya burst into Top 3 in World Boxing rankings

IANS | June 4, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Jaismine Lamboria climbed to World No. 1 in the women's 57kg category while Asian champions Priya Ghanghas (60kg) and Vishvanath Suresh (50kg) surged into the top three of their respective categories, as India retained its strong presence in the latest World Boxing Rankings.

'Mexico can achieve something special at FIFA World Cup 2026': Paunovic

IANS | June 4, 2026 2:36 PM

Toluca, June 4 (IANS) Serbia head coach Veljko Paunovic has expressed strong confidence in Mexico's chances of making a deep run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the host nation has all the qualities needed to achieve a historic result.

ICC delegation visits Bangladesh to meet stakeholders ahead of BCB elections

IANS | June 4, 2026 2:30 PM

Dhaka, June 4 (IANS) A two‑member International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation has visited Bangladesh to hold discussions with stakeholders of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in the run‑up to the board’s elections scheduled to be held on June 7.

Man City's opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Forest

IANS | June 4, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Manchester City's opening bid to sign Elliot Anderson has reportedly been rejected by Nottingham Forest.

Playing 50th Test a huge milestone for Pant, IPL struggles don't define him, says childhood coach Sharma

Niharika Raina | June 4, 2026 2:16 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will bring up his 50th Test appearance when the hosts face Afghanistan in a one‑off match starting in New Chandigarh on Saturday, with Devender Sharma, his childhood coach at Sonnet Club, calling the milestone ‘a very big deal,’ while adding that his recent IPL struggles do not necessarily define him in red-ball cricket.

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FIFA WC Group C preview: Brazil enter group under scrutiny

‘It was a 30‑second meeting; everybody said Shafali’: Harmanpreet recalls Pratika’s replacement during 2025 ODI WC

Can Argentina break the Champions’ curse at FIFA World Cup 2026?

After dominating show in pool stages, Indian men and women set for SF clashes at U-18 Asia Cup

Kohli, Rohit's fitness to be assessed ahead of Afghanistan ODIs: Doeschate

Jaismine climbs to No. 1; Vishva, Priya burst into Top 3 in World Boxing rankings

'Mexico can achieve something special at FIFA World Cup 2026': Paunovic

ICC delegation visits Bangladesh to meet stakeholders ahead of BCB elections

Man City's opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Forest

Playing 50th Test a huge milestone for Pant, IPL struggles don't define him, says childhood coach Sharma

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