FIFA World Cup: Iran warns to halt matches over unauthorised flags and anti-team slogans
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Iran has warned it could stop its World Cup matches if unauthorised flags are displayed or slogans targeting the national team are chanted inside stadiums, according to reports in Iranian media citing Sports Minister Ahmad…
‘People don’t get so many opportunities…’: Radha Yadav sets eyes on the ultimate prize in her fifth T20 WC
London, June 10 (IANS) India spinner Radha Yadav said representing the country remains the biggest feeling in cricket and admitted that winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is the goal that drives her as she prepares for her fifth appearance at the…
T20 Mumbai: Shardul’s Eagle Thane Strikers beat Suryakumar-led Triumphs Knights by 24 runs
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Eagle Thane Strikers delivered a strong all-round performance to register a convincing 24-run victory over Triumphs Knights MNE in the T20 Mumbai 2026 here at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. Eagle Thane Strikers delivered a strong…
‘New sense of pride in being Indian’: Ravi Shastri on PM Modi becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, saying India’s growing influence and standing on the world stage over the…
Messi shines on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland in FIFA WC warm-up
Alabama, June 10 (IANS) Football great Lionel Messi made a great return from injury with a stunning goal as the defending champions Argentina registered a dominating 3-0 win over Iceland in their last warm-up match ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026,…
‘We need some good strategies in place…’: Wolvaardt admits warm-up setback is ‘an eye-opener’ before Aus showdown
Leicestershire, June 10 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has welcomed a timely reality check ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, insisting her side will need sharper plans and greater execution if they are to overcome Australia in…
‘She is going to be very important for us’: Nigar banks on young Juairiya for Women’s T20 WC
Leicestershire, June 10 (IANS) As Bangladesh fine-tune their preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, captain Nigar Sultana Joty has identified emerging opener Juairiya Ferdous as a player capable of making a significant impact when the…
‘I’ve been visualising it every day…’: Brazil’s Luiz Henrique manifesting his goal in WC final
Rio de Janeiro, June 10 (IANS) Brazil forward Luiz Henrique said he looks in the mirror every day and tells himself he will score the goal that clinches a sixth World Cup trophy for the South American team. While the 25-year-old is not assured of a place…
Venkatesh Iyer, Shivam Shukla power Indore Pink Panthers to first win in Madhya Pradesh League
Indore, June 9 (IANS) The Holkar Stadium witnessed a batting spectacle as the Indore Pink Panthers etched their first win in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, beating the Malwa Stallions by 31 runs. After posting a massive 229/5, Pink…
‘Young pacer need to step up with Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood in their 30s’: McGrath
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Former Australian great Glenn McGrath has urged the Australian young pacers to make the best use of the opportunities they get as the legendary trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc move into later stages of…