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Jun

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Former India cricketer hails Arshdeep Singh after stellar performance against Afghanistan in second ODI | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team put forth a brilliant performance in the second ODI of the ongoing series against Afghanistan. The two sides met at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on June 16, and the Indian team posted a total of 402 runs in the first innings and limited the visitors to 232, winning the game by 170 runs.  There were several performances from the game that stood out. With Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan scoring their centuries in the first innings, many were talking about the spell of star pacer Arshdeep Singh as well.  Bowling nine overs, Arshdeep conceded…

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Jun

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England captain ruled out of next two games in T20 World Cup 2026, ECB confirms development | Cricket

London: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of the upcoming two matches in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. She has suffered a calf injury in England’s group-stage victory over Ireland in Southampton on Tuesday. After scoring 48, the veteran left the field before completing her innings. He complained of tightness in her left calf, the same area that had troubled her earlier in the summer while playing county cricket. Subsequent scans revealed another strain, forcing England to adjust plans for the remainder of the group stage. The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed the developments, stating…

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Jun

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Shreyanka Patil suffers freak injury, BCCI releases statement after being taken off stretcher | Cricket

London: Shreyanka Patil suffered an ankle injury during India’s T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands at Headingley in Leeds, after an awkward landing while attempting to field during the Dutch innings. The incident occurred on the first ball of the sixth over when Phebe Molkenboer nudged a delivery into the leg side. Shreyanka, stationed in the field, rushed across in an attempt to prevent additional runs but slipped while gathering the ball, landing heavily on her right ankle. She immediately went down in visible pain, with teammates and medical staff quickly attending to her on the field. After several…

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Jun

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Cristiano Ronaldo expresses frustation on social media after Portugal’s disappointing 1-1 outing vs Congo | Football

Houston: Portugal were held to a 1–1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo in their opening Group K fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday. Despite dominating possession for long spells, Portugal were left frustrated by Congo’s disciplined defending and efficient set-piece execution. Portugal began on the front foot and opened the scoring in the 6th minute when Joao Neves finished from close range after a low cross from Pedro Neto. The goal came during a spell of sustained pressure in which Portugal controlled midfield through Bruno Fernandes and Vitinha, moving…

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17

Jun

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England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: ENG vs CRO Latest Match Updates, Harry Kane, Starting XI, Commentary | Football

Dallas: England begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Croatia in a heavyweight Group L opener at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, a fixture that immediately sets the tone in what is expected to be a tightly contested group. Thomas Tuchel’s side arrives with serious expectations after an impressive qualifying run and a squad packed with attacking talent, led by Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice. England’s blend of power, pressing and technical quality makes them one of the pre-tournament favourites, but questions remain about how they handle elite opposition in a tournament environment. Croatia, meanwhile, continue to…

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17

Jun

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India decimate Netherlands; Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana’s heroic takes India on top of points table | Cricket

New Delhi: India produced a commanding display in Headingley’s overcast conditions to defeat Netherlands by 95 runs, which was powered by a standout all-round effort from Shafali Verma and a dominant batting performance at the top of the order. Batting first, India piled up 209 for 5, their highest total in a T20 World Cup. Smriti Mandhana led the charge with 74 off 47 balls, setting the foundation for a strong score. Shafali Verma played a key role in the innings as well, bringing up her first T20 World Cup fifty in 34 deliveries. The opening partnership between Shafali and…

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17

Jun

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India clinch ODI series against Afghanistan, register 171-run victory in Lucknow | Cricket

New Delhi: The 2nd ODI of the ongoing series between India and Afghanistan concluded with the Indian team registering a 171-run victory. The two sides met at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, and batting first, the hosts posted a total of 402 runs in the first inning. The side then limited Afghanistan to a score of 232, winning the game by 171 runs and clinching the ODI series. The clash began with the Indian team coming in to bat first. The side opened its innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring four runs and Rohit Sharma amassing 48 runs to his name.…

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Jun

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POR vs COD FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo’s campaign begins, Portugal announce playing XI | Football

New York: Portugal begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K campaign against DR Congo on Wednesday evening. They enter the tournament with high expectations under Roberto Martinez, boasting world-class players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva. However, they have faced a major roadblock as star defender Ruben Dias will miss the clash.  DR Congo, on the other hand, arrive at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, making this a historic occasion for the Leopards. Under coach Sebastien Desabre, they have developed into a disciplined and organised team built on defensive solidity and quick…

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Jun

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Smriti Mandhana surpasses Harmanpreet Kaur, achieves huge feat with brilliant knock against Netherlands | Cricket

New Delhi: India women continued their campaign at the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides met at Headingley in Leeds, and the game began with India coming in to bat first. The side opened its innings with Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma coming out to bat.  After a brilliant knock in the first game, Mandhana continued her brilliant form and went on to score 74 runs in 47 deliveries, propelling the Women in Blue to a perfect start to the game. Scoring yet another half-century, Smriti Mandhana surpassed the tally of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Mithali Raj.  The…

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Jun

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Rohit Sharma becomes 5th Indian cricketer to register major milestone in List A cricket | Cricket

Lucknow: Former India captain Rohit Sharma became the fifth Indian cricketer to score over 14000 career runs in List A cricket. In the second ODI against Afghanistan, the veteran batter made 48 runs to register the feat. Despite losing his opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal early, Rohit managed to keep the scoreboard ticking, missing a well-deserved half-century by a whisker. Meanwhile, Sachin Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer for India in List A cricket. The Master Blaster, as he is popularly known, scored 21999 runs in the format. He stands third on the overall list. Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly…

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