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The Bristol County Ground: 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 they were done as part of a broader wave of facility investment triggered by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) hosting the global event from June 12 to July 5. When you host a World Cup, it gives you an opportunity to invest in sorts of capital p

The Bristol County Ground: 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 they were done as part of a broader wave of facility investment triggered by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) hosting the global event from June 12 to July 5. When you host a World Cup, it gives you an opportunity to invest in sort of capital pr

Riyan Parag: 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 commitments. The 24-year-old had continued to play through discomfort despite recurring shoulder issues affecting him at both the domestic and international levels. The injury had also curtailed his opportunities with India after making his international debut in 2024.

Over Cricket World Cup: Beth BarrettWild, the tournament director of 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup, said they have been working on a blueprint to sustain momentum in the womens game, something which was a key learning for her from the 2017 Womens ODI World Cup, adding that once demand is created, it has to be optimised with supply. Nine years ago, the 2017 Womens ODI World Cup in England, which the hosts won in a sold-out final at Lords, led to a transformation in perception about women's cricke

T20 World Cup: Beth BarrettWild, tournament director of the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup, said she is excited for a nation o fall in love with womens cricket as ticket sales for the 12-team mega event have touched the 200,000 mark. Billed as the biggest-ever Womens T20 World Cup, the tenth edition of the tournament will see 33 games being played around seven venues. The competition will start on June 12 in Edgbaston and end on July 5 at Lords. We have been building towards this moment probably for

Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan: 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 serve as Chauhan's deputy as the BCCI named squads for both one-day and multi-day fixtures. The white-ball leg of the tour kicks off on July 4 in Hambantota, which will host all three one-day matches. Following the limited-overs series, the team will

One Last Dance: 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 footballs biggest prize, the tournament is also expected to mark the end of an era. For several of the games most celebrated names, this World Cup could be the final chapter of careers that have inspired millions and defined a generation of football. Some have already lifted the trophy, others are still chasing the one achi

ODI World Cup: Former India batter Suresh Raina touched upon the importance of ODI skipper Shubman Gill having veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's experience by his side in the 2027 World Cup, saying, The presence of experience from the two veterans can make all the difference. Kohli and Rohit, who have retired from T20I and Test cricket, remain exclusively active in ODIs. During the 2019 ODI World Cup, Rohit was the top scorer with 648 runs in nine games at an average of 81.00 with five hun

T20 World Cup: Australia's preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup have been clouded by a fitness concern surrounding Phoebe Litchfield, but the defending champions remain optimistic that the young batter will be available for their opening fixture against South Africa. Litchfield did not feature in Australia's warm-up games after experiencing discomfort in her quad, prompting team management to take a cautious approach ahead of their campaign opener. With the six-time champions set to be

The Women's T20 World Cup starts on Friday when hosts England face Sri Lanka in Birmingham, with at least one leading nation guaranteed an early exit from what promises to be an unusually open tournament. A 12-team competition where the teams are split into two pools of six ought to be without a 'group of death'. But women's cricket heavyweights Australia, India and South Africa are all in Group One and, with only the top two advancing to the semi-finals, one of the trio will be heading home bef

U19 World Cup: India's pathway programme for emerging women's cricketers will take centre stage later this month as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squads and schedule for the upcoming Under-19 white-ball series against Sri Lanka at home. The six-match assignment, comprising three T20s in Chennai and three One-Day matches in Puducherry, is set to provide another important testing ground for players pushing to establish themselves in India's growing youth cricket ec

Royal Spanish Football Federation: FC Barcelona have announced that they have formally submitted he bid and complete dossier to UEFA to apply for hosting the 2029 UEFA Champions League final. The proposal has been prepared in collaboration with Barcelona City Council, the Government of Catalonia and with the support of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), as host and co-organising association. FC Barcelona, together with Barcelona City Council, the Government of Catalonia and with the

Madhya Pradesh League: Ujjain Falcons all-rounder Madhav Tiwari was pleased after his crucial contribution led to the team's 16-run win against Bhopal Leopards in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at Holkar Stadium on Wednesday. Madhav Tiwari delivered an outstanding all-round performance, staying unbeaten on 61 off 28 balls to help Ujjain Falcons reach 195/8, before taking 2/26 in four overs. He also became the new Orange Cap holder, scoring 194 runs in four matches. Madhav r

T20 World Cup: Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes India's quest for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 title will be shaped by a demanding group-stage campaign, but he sees the challenge as a necessary test for a team aspiring to become world champions. Drawn alongside heavyweight opponents Australia and South Africa, India face one of the tournament's toughest paths to the knockout stages. Chopra, however, argued that there is no easy route to lifting a World Cup. You will have to beat

Bangladesh T20I: Australia have added Delhi-born uncapped spinner Nikhil Chaudhary to their squad for their upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. The 30-year-old drafted into the squad following Travis Heads withdrawal on personal leave. Chaudhary could become the only Indian born player to play for Australia in more than 60 years after the Hobart Hurricanes all-rounder was called up for the T20I series against Bangladesh. Chaudhary, currently playing for JB Bruges in the EUT20 competition in

AFI Senior Vice President Anju: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will host the inaugural edition of the Indian Athletic Awards on June 20 in Delhi, to recognise excellence in Indian athletics. The awards have been conceptualised as a platform to honour current and former athletes, coaches, technical officials, mentors, state associations, sponsors, and all other stakeholders whose contributions have played a vital role in Indias growing success on the global athletics stage, AFI said in a

T20 World Cup: Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy believes that vice-captain Smriti Mandhana could hold the key to India's hopes at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, insisting that the star opener's performances in the biggest matches could determine whether the trophy finally returns home. Mandhana heads into the tournament as one of the most experienced and accomplished batters in the Indian setup, and Veda said her ability to deliver on the grandest stage makes her indispensable to the

ODI World Cup: Cricket Australia has overhauled its women's international schedule for next summer after the ICC's decision to bring forward the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy created a significant clash in the calendar. The governing body was forced to revise a slate of home fixtures following the ICC's announcement that the tournament, originally earmarked for June, would instead be played in February. The reshuffle has resulted in New Zealand splitting its Australian tour into two separat

Madhya Pradesh League: Ujjain Falcons made a strong return to winning ways in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, defeating Bhopal Leopards by 16 runs at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday. Batting first, the Falcons posted an impressive 195/8 in their 20 overs, powered by half-centuries from Yash Dubey and Madhav Tiwari. Despite losing a few early wickets, Dubey and Harshvardhan Hardia steadied the innings with a crucial 53-run partnership. Dubey played a fluent knock o

But Ayaz Ahmed Khan: Tushar Deshpande smashed three sixes in four balls to seal a semifinal berth for defending champions MSC Maratha Royals after their five-wicket win over Arcs Andheri in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. Deshpande had earlier claimed 2-39 and, along with Irfan Umair (2-27) and Atharva Bhosale (2-35), helped Maratha Royals bundle out Arcs Andheri for 168 in 20 overs. In reply, Maratha Royals rode on a superb 87 by Ayaz Khan and late heroics by De

Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali: 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 Donyamali. The warning comes just days before Iran starts its Group G campaign at the World Cup, which begins on Thursday. Iran will face New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15, Belgium at the same venue on June 21, and Egypt in Seattle on June

Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals: SOBO Mumbai Falcons kept their semifinal hopes alive with a commanding seven-wicket victory over table-toppers North Mumbai Panthers in the penultimate league-stage match of the T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. The defeat, however, had no bearing on the Panthers, who had already booked their place in the last four, winning four out of five matches. Chasing 158 for victory, the Falcons produced a composed batting performan

Wales Cricket Board: Joe Root will make a surprise return to the England captaincy after Ben Stokes was ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval amid an ongoing investigation into an off-field incident involving the England skipper and pace bowler Gus Atkinson. Stokes and Atkinson have both been left out of the squad for breaking the team's midnight curfew early Monday morning. They were at a London nightclub when a member of England's security was reportedly struck by a Sara

T20 World Cup: Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh marked a welcome return to her run-scoring best by hitting a blistering 68 off 36 balls and nearly pulled off a remarkable chase for India. But England held their nerve to secure a tense fiverun victory in the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup warm-up match at the Sophia Garden on Wednesday. Before a rain break, Indias bowlers did well to keep a check on Englands scoring rate. But skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt found her rhythm by hitting 57, while wicketkeeper-b

Cricket World Cup League: Nepal all-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee and Bangladesh duo Taijul Islam and Mushfiqur Rahim have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for May following a series of standout performances for their respective teams. On the women's side, England seamer Lauren Bell, Pakistan batter Gull Feroza, and New Zealand's Maddy Green are nominated on the back of some strong performances for their countries throughout international cricket in the month. Airee se

Wales Cricket Board: Former England skipper Michael Vaughan believes Ben Stokes involvement in a latenight incident at a London nightclub should not cost him the Test captaincy, even as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Cricket Regulator investigate the matter. Stokes and his teammate, fast bowler Gus Atkinson, broke the teams midnight curfew while celebrating their 115-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test into the early hours of Monday. They were present in a nightclub

The Bengal T20 League: A fine all-round performance helped Shrachi Rarh Tigers secure a 59-run victory over Murshidabad Kings via the DLS Method in Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Asked to bat first, Rarh Tigers posted an imposing 188/5 in their 20 overs. Shuvam Dey Sr led the charge with 51 off 40 deliveries, while Sumit Nag (37 off 22), Gaurav Singh Chauhan (34 off 19), and Sumanta Gupta (27 off 18) made valuable contributions to power their side

BAN vs AUS 2ndODI , Cricket Tips :Bangladesh beat Australia in the first ODI by 86 runs (DLS method) to record a historic win. They have earned a 1-0 lead and need one more win to register a historic series win over Australia in ODIs. Mosaddek Hossain made a memorable comeback for Bangladesh after four years. He scored an unbeaten 86 runs and took two important wickets to win the Man of the Match award. These two teams will take on each other in the second ODI on Thursday at Shere Bangla Nat

Former South Africa: Former South Africa allrounder Justin Kemp has been appointed as Cricket Namibias new Director of Cricket, the board announced on Wednesday. Kemp played four Tests, 85 ODIs, and eight T20Is for South Africa from 2001 to 2007 as a right-arm medium-pace bowling all-rounder. As Director of Cricket, Kemp will oversee the strategic direction of cricket operations across Cricket Namibia, including the national teams, high-performance programmes, talent identification structures, c

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: The Gwalior Shernis made a place for themselves in the Eliminator match of the womens competition in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 after clinching a stunning win by 6 wickets against Royal Nimar Eagles at Daly College. After being put in to bat, Royal Nimar Eagles suffered an early setback as they were reduced to 4/2 inside the second over. However, Soniya Singh and Kalyani Jadhav staged a remarkable recovery, stitching together a crucial 118-run partn

Kiran Kumar Grandhi: Rod Bransgrove has stepped down as Hampshire chairman after GMR Group completed its full takeover of the county club and its holdings, bringing to an end the nearly 25year administrative reign that saw him rescue the club from insolvency and oversee its move to the Utilita Bowl. Bransgrove, 75, relinquished the chairmanship in 2023 but remained Group Chairman and majority shareholder of the club until the GMR deal was completed. GMR, coowners of Delhi Capitals in the IPL and

T20 World Cup: As the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 gets set to begin in England and Wales on June 12, the tournament will not only showcase the next generation of stars but also celebrate a rare feat of longevity. From the inaugural edition in 2009 to the upcoming 10th instalment, women's cricket has undergone a dramatic transformation. Professional contracts have expanded, crowds have grown, and the game's global reach has widened significantly. Through every stage of that evolution, a select

Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb: Sanika Chalke produced a batting masterclass as Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb stormed into the final of the inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Thane Sky Risers at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Chasing a modest 114, the Tigers cruised to victory with five overs to spare, thanks largely to Sanikas unbeaten 74 off 51 deliveries. The opener anchored the chase brilliantly, striking 11 fours and two s

T20 World Cup: Former India allrounder Abhishek Nayar has warned Shubman Gill and his side not to make the mistake of taking Afghanistan lightly in the upcoming three-game ODI series, adding that the oppositions white-ball players armed with global franchise cricket playing experience can pose a serious challenge. India will play its first ODI against Afghanistan on June 13 in Dharamshala, and is followed by matches in Lucknow and Chennai. Afghanistan will be a much tougher challenge in this ODI

ODI World Cup: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has revealed that batting legend Sachin Tendulkar asked her coach to convey a simple but powerful message ahead of the 2025 ICC Womens World Cup final to keep her epic semi-final knock aside and start from zero in the title clash. India, who eventually won the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup, are now aiming to win another ICC title on the trot when the Womens T20 World Cup begins in England on June 12, with Lords scheduled to host the final on July 5. Sac

ICC World Test Championship: England batter Harry Brook leapfrogged teammate Joe Root to reclaim the No.1 spot in the ICC Test rankings, while India captain Shubman Gill has climbed two places to eighth spot after hitting a century in the recent one-off clash against Afghanistan, which the side won by an innings and 300 runs. Brook returned to the number one spot following his halfcentury in the opening innings of Englands 115run victory over New Zealand in the ICC World Test Championship game a

Most Valuable Player: London Spirit have entrusted England all-rounder Liam Livingstone with the captaincy of their men's side for the upcoming season of The Hundred, handing leadership responsibilities to one of the competition's most explosive and accomplished performers. The 31-year-old arrives with a wealth of experience from international cricket and franchise leagues worldwide, having established himself as one of England's premier white-ball cricketers. I am really looking forward to lead

Warwickshire Performance Director James Thomas: Fresh from a dream introduction to Test cricket, Indian left-arm spinner Manav Suthar is set to begin a new challenge in English conditions after Warwickshire secured his services for the next two rounds of the County Championship. The 23-year-old arrives at Edgbaston with his reputation soaring following a memorable international debut last week. Playing his first Test for India in the one-off match against Afghanistan, Suthar produced a performan

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium: The Pakistan womens cricket team will travel to Sri Lanka next month for a sixmatch whiteball series, comprising three ODIs and as many T20Is, said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday. PCB added that all matches will be played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota. The ODIs, scheduled for July 23, 25 and 28, respectively, are a part of the ICC Womens Championship 202529 cycle. Pakistan currently occupies se

T20 World Cup: India spinner Radha Yadav said representing the country remains the biggest feeling in cricket and admitted that winning the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 is the goal that drives her as she prepares for her fifth appearance at the global showpiece. Returning to the national side after missing the series against Australia and South Africa, Radha said she was overwhelmed when she received the call-up. First, I thanked God because people dont get so many opportunities. When you play

T20 World Cup: 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 their tournament opener on Saturday. The Proteas head into the marquee Group 1 clash after concluding their warm-up campaign with a five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in Loughborough. While the result denied South Africa a perfect build-up, Wolvaardt believes it exposed

T20 World Cup: 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 tournament begins. The 20-year-old batter has quickly established herself as one of Bangladesh's brightest prospects since breaking into the senior side earlier this year. Her performances in the team's warm-up fixtures have further strengthened expectations that she coul

ODI World Cup: In what comes as a huge blow to the Indian team, seambowling allrounder Hardik Pandya likely to miss Indias upcoming threematch ODI series against Afghanistan after picking up a niggle in his leg. Pandya, who missed a few games for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 due to back spasms, was present at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru since June 2 and was believed to be on track for getting a fitness clearance for the ODI series against Afghanistan, starting on June 13 in Dh

Pakistan Cricket Board: Sahibzada Farhan will captain the Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026, scheduled from September 19 to October 4 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan as the Pakistan Cricket Board announced a 15-man squad on Wednesday. Farhan, 30, has appeared in 46 T20Is for Pakistan, accumulating 1,305 runs with two centuries and 10 half-centuries. Abdul Samad, with five T20I appearances for Pakistan, has been appointed vice-captain of the team. Of the 15 players in the squad, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Maaz

The ECB selected Londons Waterloo Bridge for an event to announce the arrival of the Womens T20 World Cup on home soil and transformed it into a cricket pitch for the day on Sunday, 7th June. The skippers of the 12 competing nations took part in the event and shoot out and Nat Sciver-Brunt, the England captain, hoped to inspire a fresh generation of future stars. She voiced her hopes of establishing a new legacy. Waterloo Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge crossing the River Thames in Lond

Ben Stokes is preparing to make a decision on his future as England captain, several British media outlets reported Tuesday following his involvement in a nightclub incident with a Saracens rugby player. Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson are facing a probe by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaking team curfew rules on Monday morning following England's win in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. The pair were also reported to have become involved in what became a physical c

The Bengal T20 League: Sobisco Smashers Malda beat Servotech Siliguri Strikers by six wickets in the men's section of Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday. Batting first, Servotech Siliguri Strikers posted 128/7 in their 20 overs, with Pramod Chandila top-scoring with an unbeaten 52 off 35 deliveries. For Malda, Mukesh Kumar, and Prayas Ray Barman picked up two wickets each. In reply, Malda went over the line comfortably, scoring 129/4 in 17.3 overs. Akhi

Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs: Sarfaraz Khans Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs rode on a disciplined all-round performance to register a clinical 66-run victory over Shreyas Iyers SOBO Mumbai Falcons in a league match of the ongoing T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. Banking on blistering half-centuries from Jay Bista and Ajit Yadav, the Tigers first piled up a massive 227/6 in their 20 overs before Shashank Attarde and Shams Mulani led the demolition

European T20 Premier League: Former Australian cricket star Matthew Hayden has joined Glasgow Cosmic as co-owner and head coach ahead of the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL), marking a significant addition to the franchises leadership team. A World Cup winner and one of the most successful opening batters in cricket history, Hayden said the franchises vision and ambition were key factors behind his decision to come on board. What attracted me most was the vision behind the project. G

Bangla National Stadium: Mosaddek Hossain marked his return to international cricket in style with an unbeaten 86, while pacer Nahid Rana ripped through the Australian batting line-up with 4 for 41 as Bangladesh stunned Australia by 86 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the opening ODI in Dhaka on Tuesday, securing their first 50-over victory over the six-time world champions since the famous Cardiff triumph in 2005. For a long time, Cardiff 2005 was the key moment in Bangladesh'