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Women’s T20 WC: Matthews says West Indies have got ‘high confidence’ ahead of crucial England encounter

IANS | June 21, 2026 7:39 PM

Bristol, June 21 (IANS) West Indies captain Hayley Matthews believes her side's unbeaten start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup has put them firmly on course for the knockout stage after their five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday as she said that the team has got ‘high confidence’ heading into their next clash against hosts England, who are also unbeaten.

Federation messed Pakistan hockey captain's UK visa matter: Report

IANS | June 21, 2026 7:36 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Pakistan hockey team captain Ammad Butt was not refused UK visa on an infringement of over staying in the country two years ago, but the Federation messed up the matter which required the player to appear in an interview, a report said.

'Why didn't they let us come earlier?': Iran coach raises concerns over travel arrangements in FIFA WC

IANS | June 21, 2026 7:22 PM

Los Angeles, June 21 (IANS) Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has questioned the travel arrangements imposed on his team during the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the extensive commuting between Mexico and the United States has taken a physical and mental toll on his squad.

Women’s T20 WC: Athapaththu rues SL’s batting struggles after defeat to WI

IANS | June 21, 2026 7:18 PM

Bristol, June 21 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu admitted her side's batting unit failed to adapt to the conditions after suffering a five-wicket defeat to the West Indies in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday.

Women’s T20 WC: ‘Wanted to get off to a great start,’ says Matthews on game-turning spell after WI’s win

IANS | June 21, 2026 7:16 PM

Bristol, June 21 (IANS) West Indies captain Hayley Matthews credited her side's aggressive start with the ball after guiding the Caribbean outfit to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday.

Women’s T20 WC: South Africa ‘ready’ for taking on India in high‑stakes clash, says Mlaba

IANS | June 21, 2026 7:12 PM

Manchester, June 21 (IANS) South Africa left‑arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba admitted that facing India is ‘never easy’ but insisted her side is ready for the high‑stakes Women’s T20 World Cup Group A encounter at Old Trafford on Sunday. Sunday’s clash is also the first time both teams are meeting in a Women’s T20 World Cup game.

India strike relay gold as women’s 4x100m team shines at Asian Relay Championship 2026

IANS | June 21, 2026 7:10 PM

Shangyu, June 21 (IANS) India capped a memorable campaign at the Asian Relays Championships 2026 in Shangyu, China, with a gold medal in the women's 4x100m relay after earlier securing silver in the 4x400m mixed relay and bronze in the 4x100m mixed relay at Asian Relay Championship 2026.

Tri-Series Final: Vaibhav's record-breaking blitz powers India A to 66-run win over Sri Lanka A

IANS | June 21, 2026 7:06 PM

Dambulla, June 21 (IANS) India A clinched the Tri-Series title in emphatic fashion after defeating Sri Lanka A by 66 runs in the final at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday, with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's breathtaking 94 off 29 balls laying the foundation for a memorable triumph.

Women’s T20 WC: Prema handed debut, Arundhati included as India elect to bat against SA

IANS | June 21, 2026 6:48 PM

Manchester, June 21 (IANS) India have handed a debut to leg‑spin bowling all-rounder Prema Rawat and included seam-bowling all-rounder Arundhati Reddy as skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in their Women’s T20 World Cup Group A clash at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Women’s T20 WC: Matthews stars as West Indies outclass Sri Lanka to extend unbeaten run

IANS | June 21, 2026 6:29 PM

Bristol, June 21 (IANS) West Indies continued their unbeaten run in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup with a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday, riding on captain Hayley Matthews' incisive new-ball spell before overcoming a few stumbles in the chase to reach the 99-run target in 16.1 overs. The result lifted West Indies to three wins from as many matches, while Sri Lanka were left to rue another batting collapse and a series of costly lapses in the field.

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Women’s T20 WC: Matthews says West Indies have got ‘high confidence’ ahead of crucial England encounter

Federation messed Pakistan hockey captain's UK visa matter: Report

'Why didn't they let us come earlier?': Iran coach raises concerns over travel arrangements in FIFA WC

Women’s T20 WC: Athapaththu rues SL’s batting struggles after defeat to WI

Women’s T20 WC: ‘Wanted to get off to a great start,’ says Matthews on game-turning spell after WI’s win

Women’s T20 WC: South Africa ‘ready’ for taking on India in high‑stakes clash, says Mlaba

India strike relay gold as women’s 4x100m team shines at Asian Relay Championship 2026

Tri-Series Final: Vaibhav's record-breaking blitz powers India A to 66-run win over Sri Lanka A

Women’s T20 WC: Prema handed debut, Arundhati included as India elect to bat against SA

Women’s T20 WC: Matthews stars as West Indies outclass Sri Lanka to extend unbeaten run

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