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Cricket's return is a landmark moment, says Jay Shah as ICC confirms qualification pathway for LA28 Olympics

IANS | June 29, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Cricket's return to the Olympic Games after a 128-year absence moved a step closer on Monday after the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed the qualification pathway for the men's and women's T20 competitions at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (LA28), with ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailing the development as a "landmark moment" for the sport.

India women seal LA28 Olympic berth; men's team need to finish as Asia's top-ranked T20I side

IANS | June 29, 2026 5:00 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Indian women's cricket team has become one of the first sides to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, while the men's team will have to finish as Asia's highest-ranked side in the ICC Men's T20I rankings by the end of 2026 to secure direct qualification.

Gary Wilson appointed Ireland head coach, becomes first local in charge in over 30 years

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:48 PM

Belfast, June 29 (IANS) Former skipper Gary Wilson was on Monday appointed as the new head coach of the Ireland men's cricket team, as he becomes the first Irish-born coach to take charge of the national side in over three decades.

IOC, ICC unveil qualification pathway for cricket at LA28 Olympics

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Cricket's return to the Olympic Games after a gap of 128 years took a significant step forward on Monday after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the qualification system for the men's and women's competitions at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (LA28), outlining distinct qualification pathways for the two events.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Ivory Coast vs Norway, know all details

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:14 PM

Arlington, June 29 (IANS) A place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 will be at stake when Ivory Coast face Norway at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday in a knockout clash featuring two teams enjoying landmark campaigns.

Wimbledon: Players suspend media protest after breakthrough talks on prize money

IANS | June 29, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Wimbledon organisers and the world’s leading tennis players have reached a temporary understanding that will allow normal media operations to continue during this year’s Championships, easing tensions in a dispute that has been simmering across all four Grand Slams since early 2025.

Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan steps down after historic T20I series win over India

IANS | June 29, 2026 3:46 PM

Belfast, June 29 (IANS) In a major development following their historic 2-0 T20I series triumph over India, Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan announced on Monday that he will be stepping down from his role.

Sports Min Mandaviya felicitates Team India after historic Men’s Volleyball Cup bronze

IANS | June 29, 2026 3:04 PM

Gandhinagar, June 29 (IANS) India’s historic maiden bronze medal at the Men’s Volleyball Cup received official recognition on Monday as Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated the national team following its landmark campaign on home soil, a performance that also propelled India 18 places up the FIVB world rankings to No. 42.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Netherlands vs Morocco, know all details

IANS | June 29, 2026 2:42 PM

Guadalupe, June 29 (IANS) A heavyweight showdown headlines the World Cup round of 32 on Monday as the Netherlands and Morocco collide in Guadalupe, with two of the world's highest-ranked teams battling for a place in the last 16. While the expanded knockout format promised blockbuster encounters, few expected one of these genuine title contenders to exit this early.

Sooryavanshi ready to play, but must 'bide his time and wait,' says ten Doeschate

IANS | June 29, 2026 2:19 PM

Belfast, June 29 (IANS) Dynamic teenaged opening batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready to play international cricket for India, but will have to ‘bide his time and wait’ for his opportunity in a packed line-up, said India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate.

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Cricket's return is a landmark moment, says Jay Shah as ICC confirms qualification pathway for LA28 Olympics

India women seal LA28 Olympic berth; men's team need to finish as Asia's top-ranked T20I side

Gary Wilson appointed Ireland head coach, becomes first local in charge in over 30 years

IOC, ICC unveil qualification pathway for cricket at LA28 Olympics

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Ivory Coast vs Norway, know all details

Wimbledon: Players suspend media protest after breakthrough talks on prize money

Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan steps down after historic T20I series win over India

Sports Min Mandaviya felicitates Team India after historic Men’s Volleyball Cup bronze

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Netherlands vs Morocco, know all details

Sooryavanshi ready to play, but must 'bide his time and wait,' says ten Doeschate

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