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Jharkhand T20 League: Ranchi Titans dethrone Koylanchal Super Kings to become the table toppers

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:36 AM

Ranchi, June 17 (IANS) In a day filled with commanding performances at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Santhal Strikers and Ranchi Titans registered clinical victories on Day 7 of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026. While the Strikers pulled off a win against table-toppers Koylanchal Super Kings, the Ranchi Titans continued their fine form with a stellar chase against the Dhanbad Diamonds.

FIFA World Cup: Ashley Westwood backs France for glory, warns England of Croatia challenge

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:25 AM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Former Manchester United academy graduate and experienced English coach Ashley Westwood believes England have the quality to challenge at the FIFA World Cup 2026, while identifying France as the team to beat and Japan as one of the tournament's potential dark horses.

Bengal T20 League: Priyam's ton, Saksham's blazing 98 light up the night; Raju stars in Rarh Tigers' win

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:12 AM

Kolkata, June 17 (IANS) The Bengal T20 League Season 3 at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday witnessed two masterclass batting performances by Novus Royals Purulia's Priyam Sarkar (100 off 56) and Murshidabad Kings' Saksham Chaudhary (98 off 47).

Women's T20 WC: Listening to experienced players helped me, says Richa Ghosh

IANS | June 16, 2026 11:52 PM

Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Indian women's team player Richa Ghosh has credited the advice of her experienced teammates for regaining her form in time for the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, in which the Indian women's team made a rousing start with a win over archrivals Pakistan.

Women's T20 WC: 'It was a must-win game for us', says Athapaththu after victory over NZ

IANS | June 16, 2026 11:31 PM

Southampton, June 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu described her side's five-wicket win over defending champions New Zealand as a "must-win" result but insisted there is no room for complacency despite defeating one of the favourites for the Women's T20 World Cup title.

Women's T20 WC: Kerr rues 'poor fielding' after New Zealand's second straight defeat

IANS | June 16, 2026 11:18 PM

Southampton, June 16 (IANS) New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr lamented her side's fielding standards after the defending champions suffered a five-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, admitting that dropped chances once again proved costly in a match she felt the White Ferns had enough runs to win.

Women's T20 WC: Nilakshika Silva's unbeaten fifty sinks defending champions NZ by five wickets

IANS | June 16, 2026 11:02 PM

Southampton, June 16 (IANS) Nilakshika Silva produced a match-winning unbeaten half-century, after Sri Lanka's bowlers delivered a superb collective effort, to script a five-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand in a thrilling seventh match in Group 2 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday.

PGTI NexGen Varanasi: Sunit Chowrasia, Mukeem Ali, and Dipankar Kaushal share the opening round lead

IANS | June 16, 2026 10:40 PM

Varanasi, June 16 (IANS) The 31-year-old Sunit Chowrasia of Kolkata, 27-year-old Mukeem Ali of Mathura, and 39-year-old Dipankar Kaushal of Noida carded matching rounds of three-under 67 to share the first-round lead at the inaugural INR 25 lakh DP World PGTI NexGen – Varanasi being played at the BLW Greens Golf Course.

Boxing World Cup: Jyoti, Prachi, Nikhil progress as India continue campaign in China

IANS | June 16, 2026 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Jun 16 (IANS) Indian boxers Jyoti, Prachi, and Nikhil emerged victorious on the second day of the Boxing World Cup (Stage 2) in China, advancing to the next round of their respective weight categories to be held at the Guiyang Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in the city of Guiyang.

Sri Lanka 'A' players sanctioned after heated India 'A' clash in Dambulla: Report

IANS | June 16, 2026 9:48 PM

Dambulla, June 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reportedly taken disciplinary action against players involved in the ill-tempered India 'A' versus Sri Lanka 'A' tri-series clash in Dambulla on Monday, with match referee Pradeep Jeyapragash imposing sanctions following the controversial contest, said a report on Tuesday.

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Jharkhand T20 League: Ranchi Titans dethrone Koylanchal Super Kings to become the table toppers

FIFA World Cup: Ashley Westwood backs France for glory, warns England of Croatia challenge

Bengal T20 League: Priyam's ton, Saksham's blazing 98 light up the night; Raju stars in Rarh Tigers' win

Women's T20 WC: Listening to experienced players helped me, says Richa Ghosh

Women's T20 WC: 'It was a must-win game for us', says Athapaththu after victory over NZ

Women's T20 WC: Kerr rues 'poor fielding' after New Zealand's second straight defeat

Women's T20 WC: Nilakshika Silva's unbeaten fifty sinks defending champions NZ by five wickets

PGTI NexGen Varanasi: Sunit Chowrasia, Mukeem Ali, and Dipankar Kaushal share the opening round lead

Boxing World Cup: Jyoti, Prachi, Nikhil progress as India continue campaign in China

Sri Lanka 'A' players sanctioned after heated India 'A' clash in Dambulla: Report

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