London, June 28 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana admitted her side fell just short in a must-win Women's T20 World Cup fixture against South Africa on Sunday, saying an underwhelming middle phase with the bat ultimately proved decisive in ending their semi-final hopes.
Ahmedabad, June 28 (IANS) The Indian men's volleyball team created history on Sunday by clinching their first-ever medal at the AVC Men's Cup, defeating defending champions Bahrain 3-1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-21, 25-17) in the bronze medal play-off in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
London, June 28 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Nicola Carey said her side is determined to maintain its winning momentum heading into the semi-finals as the defending champions take on India in their final Group stage match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday.
London, June 28 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt reflected on her side's nervy victory over Bangladesh after their Women's T20 World Cup league-stage clash on Sunday, admitting the chase became far tighter than expected despite securing the result they needed. While the Proteas stayed alive in the race for the semi-finals by completing a four-wicket win, Wolvaardt acknowledged her team would now have to rely on Australia defeating India later in the day to keep their campaign alive.
Galle, June 28 (IANS) Left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal smashed a fine half-century before persistent inclement weather resulted in a draw on the fourth and final day of the first four-day game between India A and Sri Lanka A on Sunday.
Hubballi, June 28 (IANS) Coastal Kings Mangaluru scored an emphatic eight-wicket victory (VJD target) over Shivamogga Yodhas in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament on Sunday.
London, June 28 (IANS) India won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the final group stage match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday.
London, June 28 (IANS) South Africa kept their ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive with a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Sunday at the Lord’s Cricket Ground, successfully chasing 118 in a contest that remained alive until the final over.
Belfast, June 28 (IANS) Ireland left-arm pacer Jai Moondra described his maiden international outing in the T20I series opener against India as an ‘unreal feeling’ and credited his teammates and coaches for helping him stick to the team’s plans. Moondra’s figures of 2-25 helped Ireland beat India by 34 runs and get their first win over the T20 World Cup champions for the first time in international cricket.
Belfast, June 28 (IANS) India vice‑captain Tilak Varma said the team was determined to bounce back from the opening defeat and level the three‑match series against Ireland in the second game, while adding that his new role in the leadership group has been both a privilege and responsibility.
