ICC Rankings: Sree Charani dethrones Smith to become No. 1 T20I bowler

IANS | June 23, 2026 3:04 PM

Dubai, June 23 (IANS) India's left-arm spinner Sree Charani has reached the summit of the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings for the first time after a remarkable run in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup, with the latest rankings update rewarding her match-winning performances across the tournament.

IPL: Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav complete trade between DC and LSG

IANS | June 23, 2026 2:27 PM

Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will return to Delhi Capitals; meanwhile, left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav will move to Lucknow Super Giants as the two franchises have formally completed the high-profile trade ahead of the 2027 edition of the Indian Premier League, the governing body confirmed on Tuesday.

ISSF Junior World C'ship 2026: Shiva Narwal wins silver, Yug Pratap Singh Rathore claims bronze as India adds three more medals to extend lead

IANS | June 23, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India's Shiva Narwal secured the silver medal in the 10m Air Pistol Men Junior event with an impressive performance, while Yug Pratap Singh Rathore claimed the bronze medal in the same event to ensure a double podium finish as India finished another successful day at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany, with the country's shooters adding three more medals to their.

Suryansh Shedge earns maiden India call-up as Nitish Reddy misses Ireland, England T20Is

IANS | June 23, 2026 2:16 PM

Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) India's preparations for the upcoming T20I assignments against Ireland and England have been dealt a setback after all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy was ruled out due to injury. In his place, the national selectors have handed a maiden senior call-up to Mumbai all-rounder Suryansh Shedge, rewarding the 23-year-old for his impressive performances in domestic cricket and for India A.

Team India departs for white-ball tour of Ireland and England

IANS | June 23, 2026 12:14 PM

Chennai, June 23 (IANS) The Shreyas Iyer-led Indian team has departed for Ireland and England from Chennai International Airport for white-ball series, starting June 26. The men in blue are scheduled to play two T20Is against Ireland, followed by five T20Is and three ODIs against England, from June 26.