London, June 3 (IANS) Former England batter Mark Butcher has expressed reservations over skipper Ben Stokes’ decision to drop down to number seven in the batting order for the first Test against New Zealand, starting at Lord’s on Thursday.
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) For Udit Sheth, President of Yogasana Bharat and Vice President of World Yogasana, the journey to transform Yogasana into a globally recognised sport is about much more than competitions and medals. It is about creating an ecosystem — one that combines institutional support, commercial sustainability, world-class presentation, and international participation.
Manchester, June 3 (IANS) English football club Manchester United has confirmed the permanent transfer of striker Rasmus Hojlund to the Italian club Napoli FC on Wednesday.
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The New Delhi-based National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shree Guru Govind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram, Haryana, to advance sports science, anti-doping research and athlete welfare in the country.
Kakamigahara (Japan), June 3 (IANS) The Indian U-18 men’s hockey team produced a clinical display against Chinese Taipei, registering a commanding 13-1 victory in its last Pool A match of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Wednesday. The emphatic win ensured India sealed their place in the semifinals.
Taunton, June 3 (IANS) India wicketkeeper‑batter Richa Ghosh was named winner of the Impact Fielder medal for the T20I series against England, which ended in a 2-1 defeat for the visitors in their build-up to the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup.
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Gurindervir Singh, the national record holder in men’s 100m, will spearhead the 29-member Indian team chosen by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for the second Asian Relays Championships in Shangyu, China, on June 20 and 21.
El Jadida, June 3 (IANS) Gaganjeet Bhullar, winner of most Asian Tour titles amongst all active players on the Tour, former Order of Merit winner, Jazz Janewattananond, and Ian Snyman, currently third on the Order of Merit, will be among the strong contenders for IGPL Bharath Classic.
Oslo, June 3 (IANS) Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has hailed Erling Haaland's humility and team-first attitude, describing the Manchester City striker as ‘a very easy-going superstar’ as the Scandinavian nation prepares for its first FIFA World Cup appearance in 28 years.
Taunton, June 3 (IANS) England head coach Charlotte Edwards said she is “very confident” that skipper Nat Sciver‑Brunt will be available for the Women’s T20 World Cup starting on June 12, though the seam bowling all-rounder may feature only as a batter.
