Kolkata, June 17 (IANS) The office-bearers of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) have written a letter to Indranil Khan, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Department of Youth Services & Sports, reaffirming the association's systemic integrity, robust grievance redressal mechanism, and judicial checks and balances.
Lucknow, June 17 (IANS) India clinched the three-match ODI series with an unassailable 2-0 lead after defeating Afghanistan by 170 runs in the second match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday. The hosts combined a batting masterclass led by captain Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan with a disciplined bowling display to overpower Afghanistan despite a spirited fight from Rahmat Shah.
Hyderabad, June 17 (IANS) The second day of the Rugby Premier League season 2 witnessed hosts Hyderabad Heroes, and Mumbai Dreamers register wins at the Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Leeds, June 17 (IANS) India’s right-handed opener Shafali Verma said her return to form in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was the result of hard work done in the nets, after she struck a fluent half‑century in the team’s record total of 209/5 against Netherlands at Headingley on Wednesday.
Santa Clara, June 17 (IANS) Jordan midfielder Noor Al Rawabdeh believes his side can take valuable lessons from their historic FIFA World Cup debut despite suffering a 3-1 defeat to Austria in their Group J opener at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday.
Leeds, June 17 (IANS) Despite being put into batting first under overcast skies, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma struck commanding half‑centuries to carry India to 209/5 against Netherlands in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup clash at Headingley on Wednesday.
Southampton, June 17 (IANS) England captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt has been sidelined for the next two matches of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after picking a left calf strain during their Group B win over Ireland at The Rose Bowl on Tuesday evening.
New Delhi, Jun 17 (IANS) Indian boxers Nikhil, Deepak, and Saneh emerged victorious on the third day of the Boxing World Cup (Stage 2) being played at the Guiyang Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in the city of Guiyang in China, advancing to the next round of their respective weight categories.
Leeds, June 17 (IANS) Ireland have drafted seamer Jane Maguire into their squad for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after medium pacer Ava Canning was ruled out due to a stress fracture in her back.
Berlin, June 17 (IANS) A new generation continued to make its presence felt at the Berlin Open on Wednesday as Alexandra Eala and Nikola Bartunkova produced composed performances to knock out more experienced opponents and book places in the quarterfinals.
