Badminton: Sindhu, Tanvi race into Australian Open quarterfinals
Sydney, June 11 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and teenager Tanvi Sharma sailed into the quarterfinals of the women’s singles event at the Australian Badminton Open tournament here on Thursday. World No. 10 Sindhu got the better of her…
World Yogasana Championship help Mauritius Gen Z reconnect with Indian roots
Ahmedabad, June 11 (IANS) The inaugural World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad turned into a journey of cultural rediscovery for several young athletes from Mauritius, many of whom travelled to India for the first time and found themselves…
Bristol, Southampton venues refurbished for Women’s T20 WC: Tournament director
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Bristol County Ground and the Utilita Bowl in Southampton have undergone significant infrastructure refurbishments ahead of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild saying that…
‘The shoulder finally won’: Riyan Parag begins road to recovery after successful surgery
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has successfully undergone shoulder surgery, bringing an end to a prolonged battle with an injury that had troubled him for nearly two years and repeatedly disrupted his cricketing…
‘Once you create demand, optimise it with supply’ – T20 WC tournament director on blueprint to sustain women’s cricket momentum
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Beth Barrett‑Wild, the tournament director of 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, said they have been working on a blueprint to sustain momentum in the women’s game, something which was a key learning for her from the 2017 Women’s…
Thailand, Hong Kong, UAE and Indonesia secure Women’s Asia Cup berth
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Thailand, Hong Kong, the UAE and Indonesia confirmed their places in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup later this year after registering comfortable victories in the quarter-finals of the ACC Women’s Premier Cup on Thursday. All four…
‘200,000 tickets sold; excited for the world to fall in love with women’s cricket’: Barrett-Wild
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Beth Barrett‑Wild, tournament director of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, said she is excited for a nation “to fall in love with women’s cricket” as ticket sales for the 12-team mega event have touched the 200,000 mark.…
Yashbardhan Chauhan to lead India U19 squads for Sri Lanka tour
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan will be leading India men’s U-19 team for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, which comprises three One-Day matches and two Multi-Day fixtures, scheduled to begin next month. Lakshya Raichandani will…
‘I demanded that’: Tuchel happy as England beat Costa Rica in FIFA WC warm-up
New York, June 11 (IANS) Thomas Tuchel was pleased with what he saw from his team, as England swept aside Costa Rica in Orlando to take one more step towards the FIFA World Cup 2026. Although the kick-off in Orlando was delayed for an hour after a…
‘One Last Dance’: Five icons set for their FIFA World Cup swansong
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, fans around the world are preparing for a month of unforgettable moments and dramatic finishes, but beyond the race for football’s biggest prize, the tournament is also expected to mark the…