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Women's T20 WC: 'Australia blessed with options in all conditions,' says Molineux after win over Bangladesh

IANS | June 17, 2026 7:24 PM

Leeds, June 17 (IANS) Australia captain Sophie Molineux praised her team's all-round performance after the six-time champions registered a dominant nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley on Wednesday, saying the squad's depth gives them the flexibility to adapt to any conditions.

Dream was to play for India and wear the Indian jersey: Prince Yadav

IANS | June 17, 2026 7:08 PM

Lucknow, June 17 (IANS) Fast bowler Prince Yadav described representing India as the fulfilment of a lifelong dream after receiving his maiden ODI cap ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Women's T20 WC: 'We lost too many wickets at the start,' says Sultana after Bangladesh lose to Australia

IANS | June 17, 2026 7:00 PM

Leeds, June 17 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana admitted that her side's batting collapse in the first half of the innings left them with little chance against Australia as the six-time champions cruised to a nine-wicket victory in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley on Wednesday.

Women’s T20 WC: Yastika, Nandni included as India asked to bat first by Netherlands

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:53 PM

Leeds, June 17 (IANS) India were asked to bat first by Netherlands in their Women’s T20 World Cup clash at Headingley on Wednesday, with Yastika Bhatia returning to the playing eleven and Nandni Sharma handed a maiden appearance in the tournament.

Batters, Sindhu help India A enter tri-series final after 101-run win over Afghanistan A

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:50 PM

Dambulla, June 17 (IANS) Riding on a strong batting display led by skipper Tilak Varma and left-arm spinner Nishant Sindhu’s four-wicket haul, India A stormed into the final of the 50-over tri-series with a commanding 101-run victory over Afghanistan A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

PGTI NexGen Varanasi: Sunit Chowrasia shoots course record 64 to lead by two shots after second round

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:41 PM

Varanasi, June 17 (IANS) The 31-year-old Sunit Chowrasia of Kolkata carded a course record score of six-under 64 to move into a two-shot lead at nine-under 131 after round two of the inaugural INR 25 lakh PGTI NexGen – Varanasi being played at the BLW Greens Golf Course in Varanasi on Wednesday.

Amateur Zara and Lavanya share lead in 8th leg of Women’s Pro Golf Tour

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:28 PM

Bengaluru, June 17 (IANS) Amateur Zara Anand, who joins college in the United States later this year, continued to show that she is one of the most promising talents in the country as she shot 4-under 64 in the first round of the eighth Leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour at the Bangalore Golf Club. Sharing the lead with Zara was Lavanya Jadon, who played the Singapore Ladies Masters last week.

Women's T20 WC: Voll shines as Australia crush Bangladesh by 9 wickets at Headingley

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:11 PM

Leeds, June 17 (IANS) Australia continued their strong start to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh at Headingley on Wednesday. After restricting Bangladesh to just 77/8 in 20 overs, the six-time champions chased down the target in only 9.3 overs with opener Georgia Voll leading the way with an unbeaten 45.

Ronaldo begins final WC quest as Portugal face Congo DR in historic Group K Opener

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:01 PM

Houston, June 17 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo’s final FIFA World Cup campaign will get underway when Portugal take on Congo DR in their Group K opener at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the Portuguese superstar chasing the one major trophy that has eluded him throughout his glittering career.

2nd ODI: Gill's 154, Kishan's 125 propel India to 402 against Afghanistan

IANS | June 17, 2026 5:39 PM

Lucknow, June 17 (IANS) India rode on magnificent centuries from captain Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan before surviving a late collapse to post a daunting 402/10 in 49.5 overs against Afghanistan in the second ODI here at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

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Women's T20 WC: 'Australia blessed with options in all conditions,' says Molineux after win over Bangladesh

Dream was to play for India and wear the Indian jersey: Prince Yadav

Women's T20 WC: 'We lost too many wickets at the start,' says Sultana after Bangladesh lose to Australia

Women’s T20 WC: Yastika, Nandni included as India asked to bat first by Netherlands

Batters, Sindhu help India A enter tri-series final after 101-run win over Afghanistan A

PGTI NexGen Varanasi: Sunit Chowrasia shoots course record 64 to lead by two shots after second round

Amateur Zara and Lavanya share lead in 8th leg of Women’s Pro Golf Tour

Women's T20 WC: Voll shines as Australia crush Bangladesh by 9 wickets at Headingley

Ronaldo begins final WC quest as Portugal face Congo DR in historic Group K Opener

2nd ODI: Gill's 154, Kishan's 125 propel India to 402 against Afghanistan

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