Chennai, June 20 (IANS) Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna claimed his maiden five‑wicket haul in ODIs as India bowled out Afghanistan for 218 in the third and final match of the series here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday, despite a fighting maiden century from skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi.
Leeds, June 20 (IANS) Scotland's wicketkeeper-batter Ailsa Lister has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their Group B clash against the West Indies in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup at Headingley in Leeds.
Manchester, June 20 (IANS) South Africa and India have built one of the more compelling rivalries in women's cricket over recent years, and another chapter will be written on Sunday when the two sides collide in a high-stakes Group 1 encounter at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Southampton, June 20 (IANS) Beth Mooney produced a brilliant knock of 74 while Ashleigh Gardner smashed a quickfire half-century as Australia equalled the highest total in Women’s T20 World Cup history, posting 219/6 against the Netherlands in their Group stage clash at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday.
Southampton (USA), June 20 (IANS) Sahith Theegala emerged as the leading Indian-origin golfer at the halfway stage of the 2026 U.S. Open after producing one of the finest rounds of the day to surge into the Top-10 at Shinnecock Hills.
Manchester, June 20 (IANS) Old Trafford will stage one of the defining contests of Group 1 on Sunday as South Africa take on an unbeaten India in a fixture that could have a significant bearing on the race to the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals.
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has, for the first time, notified 'Development of Sporting Activities' as a common Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) theme for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), a move expected to channel greater institutional funding towards sports development across the country.
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) "Just like chess, Indian bridge needs a Viswanathan Anand to become popular among youth." That is the unequivocal assessment of Vinay Desai, coach of the senior national team, about contract bridge, the sport introduced by the British in the country as a recreational sport at various clubs.
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has initiated a major push towards reviving Formula 1 and strengthening the motorsports ecosystem in India by announcing the formation of a dedicated task force that will prepare a roadmap for the sport's long-term growth in the country.
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Spain head into their crucial Group H fixture against Saudi Arabia carrying the tag of one of the most complete teams at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a squad capable of challenging for the title on multiple fronts.
