Dambulla, June 15 (IANS) India A were docked 10 runs in their ongoing 50-over tri-series match against Sri Lanka A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Monday after batter Vipraj Nigam twice ran through the protected area of the pitch despite earlier warnings, leaving the umpires with no choice but to impose the penalties.
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has named a 12-member squad for the prestigious Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in Czechia, scheduled from June 17 to 21, with Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and reigning Asian Championships gold medallist Preeti Pawar among the leading names as India’s build-up towards the Commonwealth Games, Glasgow 2026 gathers momentum.
Melbourne, June 15 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) and its six state associations have agreed ‘in principle’ to a self-determination model of private investment in the Big Bash League (BBL). The move comes after Cricket Victoria announced its plans to sell one of its licences ahead of the 2026/27 BBL season.
Madrid, June 15 (IANS) Real Madrid have strengthened their defence with the signing of Spain international Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on a six-year contract, the LaLiga giants announced on Monday.
Sydney, June 15 (IANS) Veteran off‑spinner Nathan Lyon declared that he is set head and heart on playing every Test match for Australia ahead of their games against Bangladesh in Darwin happening this August, following a ‘pretty traumatic’ hamstring injury requiring surgery.
Varanasi, June 15 (IANS) The Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) will make its debut in the historic city of Varanasi with the sixth event of the NexGen season scheduled to be played at the BLW Greens golf course from June 16 – 18, 2026.
Birmingham, June 15 (IANS) Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy said she would prefer Radha Yadav in the side’s playing eleven ahead of Bharti Fulmali, citing the left‑arm spin bowling all-rounder’s versatility and fielding prowess can become key assets in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Birmingham, June 15 (IANS) India’s off-spin bowling all‑rounder Shreyanka Patil admitted there were ‘a couple of missed chances’ in the field, but said Deepti Sharma’s career-best figures of 5-10 compensated for it, as the side registered a commanding 64‑run victory over Pakistan in their 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston.
Chennai, June 15 (IANS) Argentinian powerhouse Santiago Alvarez has been named captain for the Rugby Premier League defending champions Chennai Bulls. He will lead the men’s team, with Indian superstar Mohit Khatri appointed as the vice captain.
Southampton, June 15 (IANS) A first win of the tournament will be on the line when New Zealand take on Sri Lanka in Group B, with both teams looking to bounce back from disappointing starts to their Women's T20 World Cup campaigns. Neither side managed to collect points in their opening fixture, making this encounter an important opportunity to revive their semi-final hopes before the group stage gathers momentum.
