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Jun

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Who is Prema Rawat? India spinner replaces Shreyanka Patil in T20 World Cup 2026 squad | Cricket

New Delhi: Prema Rawat, a replacement who marked her presence in the Indian team: here’s all you need to know about her  India off-spinner Shreyanka Patil suffered an ankle ligament injury against Netherlands on Wednesday, which ruled her out of the competition. However, her injury didn’t bother India’s game plan, who registered a comfortable 95-run win over the Dutch in their second game of the competition.  India, in the meantime, have announced Prema Rawat as her replacement for the rest of the tournament.  The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup has approved her replacement and the…

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Jun

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‘We are not concerned’: BCCI to stay in line with government policies ahead of Bangladesh series in August | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team has a busy schedule throughout 2026. With games against many top sides across world cricket, one of the most talked about series in the calendar has been the one against Bangladesh. With the diplomatic relations between the two countries deteriorating, many had opined that the Indian team should not tour Bangladesh.  Speaking on the same, BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) secretary Devajit Saikia came forward and talked about the upcoming series against Bangladesh in September. It is worth noting that India and Bangladesh are slated to lock horns across three ODIs and…

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Jun

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Wasim Jaffer gives his take on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s on-field altercation against Sri Lanka A | Cricket

New Delhi: India A and Sri Lanka A  have faced off twice in June 2026 so far as part of the ongoing Tri-Nation series, with both matches played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. With India having won the first game, the second game ended with Sri Lanka defeating India in a thrilling super over. After both teams tied the game at 265 runs, the hosts set a target of 17 runs, which India failed to achieve with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Suryansh Shedge on the crease. After the super over, the 15-year-old was involved in a heated on-field altercation with Vishen Halambage, with the…

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Jun

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BCCI remain tight-lipped around Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma as India gear up for ODI World Cup 2027 | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team has been in exceptional form of late; the Men in Blue just might be peaking at the right time, with the ODI World Cup 2027 on the horizon. The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is working on the roadmap for the World Cup next year, and fans only have one question on their minds. I.e., the inclusion of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.  Speaking on the same, the BCCI's secretary, Devajit Saikia, came forward and remained tight-lipped on any plans, claiming that the discussions are strictly for the boardroom and cannot be…

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Jun

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Ismael Kone ruled out of Canada’s remaining FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with freak injury | Football

New Delhi: Co-hosts of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Canada, after beginning their tournament with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia, have registered their first win of the season. The side took on Qatar in their second game and demolished the side, registering a 6-0 victory.  However, despite the magnificent win, one of the game's biggest moments was the injury to Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone. The incident happened in the eighth minute of the second half. A poor challenge by Qatar’s Assim Madibo saw Kone’s World Cup campaign end. He is expected to be out for 3-4 months, and Madibo,…

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Jun

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Faf du Plessis leads from the front, smashes quickfire century to take Texas Super Kings over the line | Cricket

New Delhi: The MLC (Major League Cricket) 2026 season began with Texas Super Kings taking on Seattle Orcas. The two sides met at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on June 19, and the game belonged entirely to veteran South Africa batter Faf du Plessis.  The clash began with Seattle Orcas coming in to bat first, and the side’s openers took the game straight to the attack. Tim Seifert completed his century, scoring 104 runs in 66 deliveries, with Shayan Jahangir amassing 78 runs in 47 deliveries as Orcas posted a total of 220 runs in the first innings of…

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Jun

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Star pacer added to India’s squad for third ODI against Afghanistan; Check details | Cricket

New Delhi: In a major development, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has come forward and announced the addition of star pacer Harshit Rana to India’s ODI squad for the third and final game of the ongoing series against Afghanistan. It is worth noting that Harshit Rana has completed his rehabilitation at the BCCI CoE (Centre of Excellence) and will hope to put in a good showing in the upcoming game. It is interesting to note that Harshit Rana injured his knee in the build-up to the T20 World Cup 2026. He was ruled out of the…

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Jun

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Prema Rawat replaces Shreyanka Patil in India squad after latter’s ankle ligament injury | Cricket

New Delhi: India women are all set to kick off their ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 campaign by taking on South Africa. The two sides are slated to meet in Manchester on June 21, and ahead of the game, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has come forward and announced the replacement of the injured Shreyanka Patil.  It is worth noting that Shreyanka sustained an injury to her ankle ligament in the Indian team’s last game against the Netherlands. She was carried off the field on a stretcher and has been ruled out of the tournament. As…

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Jun

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Is KL Rahul’s constant batting position change hurting his form? Former cricketer opines | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team has performed exceptionally well in the first two ODIs of the ongoing series against Afghanistan. Having won the first two games of the series, the Indian team has won the series, and they will hope to put in a similar performance in the third game as well.  While there have been many performances that have stood out for the Men in Blue, there has been major discussion on the batting position of KL Rahul. Coming in to bat at number five in the first ODI, Rahul scored 39* runs in 19 deliveries. However, he was…

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Jun

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Lionel Messi issues statement, explaining reason behind his tears after goal vs Algeria | Football

New Delhi: Lionel Messi’s family has confirmed that his father, Jorge Messi, is recovering under medical supervision after experiencing an unspecified health issue, shedding light on the personal circumstances that coincided with the Argentina captain’s emotional display during the FIFA World Cup. In a statement released on Thursday, the Messi family said Jorge Messi was “going through a health situation” and was “recovering and progressing favourably” while under medical care. The family did not disclose further details regarding his condition. The statement also criticised what it described as insensitive reporting and speculation surrounding the matter, urging the public and media…

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