Headingley, June 16 (IANS) Australia head into their second Group 1 fixture against Bangladesh with confidence high after dismantling South Africa by 65 runs in their tournament opener. The comprehensive victory, coupled with a superior net run rate, has placed them at the top of the standings ahead of India.
Auckland, June 16 (IANS) Hockey India congratulated midfielder Jyoti on reaching a significant milestone of 100 International Caps during India's match against Japan at the FIH Women’s Hockey Nations Cup in New Zealand on Tuesday.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Making an international debut is often described as a whirlwind of emotions, but for Harsh Dubey, composure proved as important as preparation. The left-arm spinner, who recently earned his maiden India cap, revealed that adaptability, rather than sticking rigidly to pre-match strategies, was key to helping him settle into international cricket.
New Jersey, June 16 (IANS) The 2022 runners France will take on Senegal in a Group I curtain-raiser at New Jersey Stadium on Wednesday. A fixture steeped in memories, with Senegal having memorably defeated the then-reigning champions France 1-0 in the tournament opener at Korea/Japan 2002.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur-led Team India reached Leeds for their second group stage clash against the Netherlands, scheduled to be played on Wednesday at Headingley. The Women in Blue are coming off an emphatic win in their campaign opener, beating arch-rivals Pakistan by 64 runs.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) India’s top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal has lashed out at the refereeing standard in tennis after a controversial umpiring call during his opening-round match at the Poznan Challenger.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Pacer Ashok Sharma has replaced injured Yudhvir Singh in the India ‘A’ squad that is currently playing the 50‑over tri‑series against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A in Dambulla.
Auckland, June 16 (IANS) India defeated Japan 2-1 in their second Pool A match of the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup New Zealand 2026 on Tuesday at the North Harbour National Hockey Centre in Auckland to secure a spot in the semi-finals, having won both their pool games so far.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Neymar underwent fresh exams on Monday to evaluate his recovery from a grade two calf strain in his right leg and is unlikely to play against Haiti in Brazil's second Group C game on Friday, according to Brazilian media reports.
Boston, June 16 (IANS) Head coach Stale Solbakken hailed Erling Haaland as the "world's best goalscorer" and stated that the physically fit one of the world’s deadliest strikers is primed to make a massive impact as Norway are making their return to the FIFA World Cup after a 28-year absence.
