New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has praised the Indian selection committee and team management for identifying and backing young pacer Gurnoor Brar, whose impressive performance helped India secure a commanding 170-run victory over Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow.
Southampton, June 18 (IANS) New Zealand and Ireland enter their ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash knowing there is little room left for error, with both teams still searching for their first points of the tournament. A third straight defeat for either side would leave their semi-final hopes hanging by a thread, making this a must-win contest.
Zapopan, June 18 (IANS) Mexico and South Korea meet in a crucial Group A showdown at Estadio Akron, with top spot potentially on the line after both teams opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns with victories. While Mexico eased past South Africa 2-0, South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic, setting up an intriguing contest between two confident sides.
Auckland, June 18 (IANS) India continued its impressive run at the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Uruguay in their final pool match in Auckland on Thursday.
Los Angeles, June 18 (IANS) Canada and Qatar meet at BC Place in Vancouver, with both teams chasing a landmark first-ever FIFA World Cup victory. After opening their Group B campaigns with 1-1 draws, three points could prove crucial in the battle for a place in the knockout rounds.
Los Angeles, June 18 (IANS) Switzerland and Bosnia & Herzegovina head into their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B clash at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, searching for their first victory after opening their respective campaigns with 1-1 draws.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Indian batter Shafali Verma credited the guidance she received from senior players Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur for staying focused to execute her plans well.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Ishan Kishan reflected on his successful return to the ODI setup after smashing a breathtaking 125 against Afghanistan in the second match of the series in Lucknow, saying that wearing the national jersey again filled him with immense pride and he willlook up to make India win more matches.
Birmingham, June 18 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt admitted her side did not produce their cleanest performance but was satisfied to begin their campaign with a victory after edging Pakistan by two wickets in a low-scoring contest of the Women’s T20 World Cup at Edgbaston.
Birmingham, June 18 (IANS) After Fatima Sana made history as the first captain to score a half-century and claim a three-wicket haul in a Women’s T20 World Cup match, the Pakistan skipper stated she is embracing the milestone but remains focused on the bigger picture.
