FIFA WC 2026: Goalless draw with Iran in Group G frustrates Belgium

IANS | June 22, 2026 9:05 AM

Los Angeles, June 22 (IANS) Belgium was left frustrated after a goalless draw with Iran in their FIFA World Cup Group G match. The game finished goalless, but it was incident-stacked. Belgium registered 20 shots, Thibaut Courtois made two superb saves to deny Iran, Mehdi Taremi had a goal disallowed for offside, and Nathan Ngoy was sent off.

Jharkhand T20 League: Chota Nagpur Royals enter SF; Santhal Strikers end campaign on a high

IANS | June 22, 2026 6:20 AM

Ranchi, June 22 (IANS) The league stage of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 concluded with the Chota Nagpur Royals and Santhal Strikers registering comprehensive wins. While the Royals secured the last spot in the semi-final by crushing the Jamshedpur Steelers, the Santhal Strikers ended their campaign on a high by defeating the Dhanbad Diamonds here at the JSCA International Stadium Complex.

FIFA WC: Yamal inspires Spain as Oyarzabal double sinks Saudi Arabia

IANS | June 22, 2026 12:12 AM

Atlanta, June 22 (IANS) Lamine Yamal starred on his return to the starting lineup as Spain rediscovered their attacking rhythm with a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their Group H FIFA World Cup 2026 clash on Sunday, while Mikel Oyarzabal answered his critics with a clinical brace.

Women’s T20 WC: Unfortunately we weren’t able to take couple of chances, says Harmanpreet

IANS | June 21, 2026 11:22 PM

Manchester, June 21 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur rued missed opportunities in the field after her side suffered a six‑wicket defeat to South Africa in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, saying it was unfortunate that they weren’t able to take a couple of chances, but stressed on the need to stay positive with two league stage matches still to play.