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The Women in Blue may have lost their last two T20I series, in South Africa and England, but not so long ago, they had triumphed in Australia and crushed Sri Lanka 5-0; no one will doubt their class, especially in batting.

Through his repeated appearances, Pybus messaging about what ails Afghanistans Test team was consistent

Trump administrations hardline immigration restrictions and travel bans draw significant scrutiny ahead of the upcoming international sporting event;amid a climate of fear, advocacy groups launch campaigns to protect fans and residents from potential enforcement actions near venues

The Hindu gives you a preview of all 12 groups, with full squads and the schedules, in addition to how and where to watch the matches in India

The World Cup will be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026. A total of 12 teams will compete in 33 matches.

Commonwealth Sport confirms Nigerias formal submission of the bid. On August 29, 2025, IOA said it has submitted the final bid documents with Ahmedabad as its preferred host city

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to make history with a series of vibrant opening ceremonies across three co-host countries, kicking off on June 11 in Mexico City with performances by Grammy-winning band Mana and renowned artists like Shakira and J. Balvin.

The World Cup referee from Somalia, who was denied entry to the United States, has returned to Somalia, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials

Here are the squads in Group D of the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring USA, Paraguay, Australia and Trkiye

Here is the full squad list of Group K teams participating in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 taking place in the USA, Mexico and Canada

Here is the full squad list of Group K teams participating in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 taking place in the USA, Mexico and Canada

Messi, recovered from muscle fatigue and a slight strain in his left hamstring that he suffered in his last appearance with Inter Miami on May 24, started the game on the bench

With three weeks for recovery, there is absolutely no chance of him playing the ODI series as his rehabilitation will not be complete, says a source from BCCI

Fresh from his triumph at the Causeway Challenge 2026 in Bangkok, A. Krishnan hopes to inspire more youngsters to take up competitive Scrabble.

The upcoming FIFA World Cup stands out for several reasons including number of matches, geographical spread, sky-high ticket fares and others.

Over the last few years, PBKS skipper Shreyas not just knocked on the door but banged it; he deservedly enjoyed a double delight when he returned to Indias T20I set-up not only as player but also as captain

The thumping win over Afghanistan was the soothing balm the team needed after the poor run at home against the Proteas; Manav made a memorable debut while No. 3 Sai Sudharsan came good

Ronaldo-led Portugal seeks a maiden crown; Kane eager to land a first silverware for the Three Lions in 60 years; Croatia remains a strong challenger

Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio to take charge of FIFA World Cup 2026 with compatriots Bruno Pires and Bruno Boschilia as assistants

The chess champion, who will be at The Hindu Lit for Life 2026, talks about how he unwinds these days

Gukesh hadnt felt so much stress even during the three-week long tournament, in which he had to face the most of the worlds best chess players twice.

The all-rounder, recalled after a four-year absence, took charge against the Australian spinners, hitting seven fours and three sixes in his 70-ball knock

The BCCI described the move as a precautionary measure to ensure quick recovery ahead of the long international season

Injured players in the Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 squad are on their way to full fitness ahead of the teams opening match against Algeria on June 16

In consultation with the medical staff, it has therefore been decided that Timber will leave the national team's pre-camp, said the Netherlands team in a statement

Here is the full squad list of Group G teams participating in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 taking place in the USA, Mexico and Canada

Here is the full squad list of teams for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

There were persistent strong winds across the ground, and the pitch too offered some assistance to the bowlers, making the batting a rather tough proposition

Here is the full squad list of teams for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Mexico and Canada

Virat Kohli is already missing the series owing to a hamstring injury. Apart from Dharamsala, the rubber features games in Lucknow and Chennai on June 17 and June 20 respectively

A look at the contenders and challengers in the 10th edition of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup starting on June 12, 2026, in England

The 23-year-old Suthar made a strong impression on his maiden outing, returning 6/33 and 1/29 along with a brisk knock to set up a heavy innings and 300-run victory over Afghanistan

In line with previous FIFA events, a host government ultimately determines who receives a visa and who is admitted into their country, said FIFA

A teachers union has threatened demonstrations at Thursdays (June 11, 2026) opening game between Mexico and South Africa in the capital if the government doesnt respond to demands for salary raises and pension reforms.

At this moment, Praggnanandhaa is playing better than Gukesh but anything can change; I think there will be form swings repeatedly, says Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand

Over the next two weeks in Dambulla, the 15-year-old southpaw will be squarely in the limelight, and in the crosshairs of the Sri Lanka and Afghanistan bowlers

It has never lost a home World Cup across formats; holder New Zealand eyes an encore; Windies will face stiff challenge with Sri Lanka, Scotland and Ireland looking to punch above their weight

The inaugural edition, the fifth event of the 2026 NexGen season, will be held at Lucknow Golf Club, Vijays home course, from June 9 to 11