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Under-fire India look to revamp bowling attack, add extra pacer for third T20I against England (Preview)

IANS | July 6, 2026 3:44 PM

Nottingham, July 6 (IANS) A struggling India will desperately hunt for its first win on the tour when they face an aggressive England in the third T20I at the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground on Tuesday. The visitors have endured a forgettable start under new captain Shreyas Iyer, losing the game in Manchester and suffering a shocking 2-0 series defeat to Ireland.

Indian squash prodigy Amarya Bajaj clinches Dutch Junior Open U-13 title

IANS | July 6, 2026 3:28 PM

Amsterdam, July 6 (IANS) India’s rising squash star Amarya Bajaj delivered a sensational performance to capture the Dutch Junior Open 2026 Under-13 Boys’ title, overcoming a series of world-class opponents, including Daniel Stevenson of England, 3-1 in the final.

FIFA: Aguirre apologizes after Mexico World Cup exit

IANS | July 6, 2026 3:22 PM

Mexico City, July 6 (IANS) Javier Aguirre apologized to Mexico's fans after his side's World Cup campaign ended with a 3-2 defeat to England in the round of 16 on Sunday.

Wicketkeeper-batter Anvay Dravid hits 87 as India U19 post 285 against Sri Lanka

IANS | July 6, 2026 3:02 PM

Hambantota, July 6 (IANS) Promising wicketkeeper-batter Anvay Dravid, son of the legendary Rahul Dravid, smashed a brilliant 67-ball 87 to help India Under-19 post a competitive 285 against Sri Lanka Under-19 in the second youth ODI here at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Chennai Grand Masters returns for fourth edition; world champion Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi headline field

IANS | July 6, 2026 2:58 PM

Chennai, July 6 (IANS) India's strongest classical chess tournament, the Chennai Grand Masters, returns for its fourth edition from July 16–22 at The Westin Chennai Velachery, bringing together one of its strongest fields yet.

Stability brings trophies home: Sachin hails Australia's seventh Women's T20 WC triumph

IANS | July 6, 2026 2:02 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India legend Sachin Tendulkar has showered rich praise on the Australian women's cricket team's unmatched consistency following their seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 title.

To beat Australia, teams need to be ruthless, strategically a step ahead: Saba Karim

IANS | July 6, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Former India cricketer and national selector Saba Karim believes that opposing teams must adopt a more ruthless approach and out-think Australia strategically if they wish to challenge the dominant side, who won their seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title.

India need to experiment, take hard decisions to become trophy contenders: Reema Malhotra

IANS | July 6, 2026 1:17 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Former India cricketer Reema Malhotra believes the national women's T20I team needs to make some ‘hard decisions’ and embrace tactical changes if they are to transition into a side capable of consistently challenging for global silverware.

Women’s T20 WC: Sciver-Brunt tight-lipped on future after finale heartbreak, vows to play on

IANS | July 6, 2026 12:57 PM

London, July 6 (IANS) An emotional England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has expressed hope that the heartbreaking 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup final defeat to Australia at Lord's would not be her final appearance in a global tournament, as she remained tight-lipped on her future as an international cricketer.

After Women's T20 WC win, Molineux sets sight on more silverware glory for Australia

IANS | July 6, 2026 12:29 PM

London, July 6 (IANS) Fresh from leading Australia to an unprecedented seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title, skipper Sophie Molineux said she has set her sights on scaling greater heights and securing more silverware glory for her team, which is currently in a transition phase.

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Under-fire India look to revamp bowling attack, add extra pacer for third T20I against England (Preview)

Indian squash prodigy Amarya Bajaj clinches Dutch Junior Open U-13 title

FIFA: Aguirre apologizes after Mexico World Cup exit

Wicketkeeper-batter Anvay Dravid hits 87 as India U19 post 285 against Sri Lanka

Chennai Grand Masters returns for fourth edition; world champion Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi headline field

Stability brings trophies home: Sachin hails Australia's seventh Women's T20 WC triumph

To beat Australia, teams need to be ruthless, strategically a step ahead: Saba Karim

India need to experiment, take hard decisions to become trophy contenders: Reema Malhotra

Women’s T20 WC: Sciver-Brunt tight-lipped on future after finale heartbreak, vows to play on

After Women's T20 WC win, Molineux sets sight on more silverware glory for Australia

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