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2nd ODI: ‘We didn't bowl well, gave them momentum,’ says Shahidi after Afghanistan’s defeat to India

IANS | June 17, 2026 10:23 PM

Lucknow, June 17 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi refused to use conditions or the toss as an excuse after his side suffered a crushing 170-run defeat to India in the second ODI here at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, instead pinpointing shortcomings with the ball as the key reason behind the loss that handed the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead.

Bengal T20 League: Bowlers help Purulia overcome Malda, seal semis spot in men's competition

IANS | June 17, 2026 10:08 PM

Kolkata, June 17 (IANS) Novus Royals Purulia held their nerve in yet another last-over thriller in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 men's competition, edging Sobisco Smashers Malda by eight runs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday to seal a place in the semifinals. With the victory, Purulia became the third team after Sobisco Smashers Malda, and Shrachi Rarh Tigers to qualify for the last four.

Real Madrid asks UEFA to reopen disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona over Negreira case

IANS | June 17, 2026 10:03 PM

Madrid, June 17 (IANS) Real Madrid have formally approached UEFA's disciplinary bodies, urging European football's governing authority to take immediate action against Barcelona over the long-running Negreira case involving payments made to former Spanish refereeing official Jose Maria Negreira.

CAB stresses legal framework in complaint handling

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:55 PM

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.

2nd ODI: India crush Afghanistan by 170 runs to take unassailable 2-0 lead

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:50 PM

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.

RPL: Hosts Hyderabad Heroes secure first win while Mumbai Dreamers remain undefeated on second day

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:22 PM

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.

Women’s T20 WC: I just practiced hard to get my shots again, says Shafali Verma

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:16 PM

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.

FIFA WC 2026: 'We learned an important lesson today,' says Al Rawabdeh despite Jordan's defeat to Austria

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:13 PM

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.

Women’s T20 WC: Smriti and Shafali fifties carry India to 209/5 against Netherlands

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:06 PM

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.

Women’s T20 WC: England skipper Nat Sciver‑Brunt ruled out of next two games with calf strain

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:02 PM

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.

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2nd ODI: ‘We didn't bowl well, gave them momentum,’ says Shahidi after Afghanistan’s defeat to India

Bengal T20 League: Bowlers help Purulia overcome Malda, seal semis spot in men's competition

Real Madrid asks UEFA to reopen disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona over Negreira case

CAB stresses legal framework in complaint handling

2nd ODI: India crush Afghanistan by 170 runs to take unassailable 2-0 lead

RPL: Hosts Hyderabad Heroes secure first win while Mumbai Dreamers remain undefeated on second day

Women’s T20 WC: I just practiced hard to get my shots again, says Shafali Verma

FIFA WC 2026: 'We learned an important lesson today,' says Al Rawabdeh despite Jordan's defeat to Austria

Women’s T20 WC: Smriti and Shafali fifties carry India to 209/5 against Netherlands

Women’s T20 WC: England skipper Nat Sciver‑Brunt ruled out of next two games with calf strain

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