Women’s T20 WC: ‘India must win all group games by big margins,’ says Nayar

IANS | June 14, 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) As India get ready to start their Women's T20 World Cup campaign in England, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar emphasises that the team should not only focus on winning matches. Given the unpredictable English weather, which can quickly change the course of a tournament, Nayar suggested India should aim for commanding early victories to prevent problems later in the group stage.

Bhullar makes upward move with 4-under in Morocco

IANS | June 14, 2026 12:27 PM

Rabat, June 14 (IANS) Gaganjeet Bhullar recorded his only bogey of the day on the final hole, the ninth, but still moved up significantly in the third round of the USD 2 million International Series Morocco.

FIFA WC 2026: Beach makes memorable debut as Australia beat Turkiye 2-0

IANS | June 14, 2026 12:18 PM

Vancouver, June 14 (IANS) The young goalkeeper Patrick Beach put in an inspired showing between the posts on his international debut, while Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored memorable goals to fire Australia to a sensational 2-0 win over Turkiye in the FIFA World Cup Group D clash here at BC Place, Vancouver, on Sunday.