Reflecting on India’s six-wicket defeat to South Africa in a crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Old Trafford, head coach Amol Muzumdar backed his young bowling attack despite their struggles against seasoned all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, whose match-winning knock exposed the side’s inexperience and halted India's winning momentum.
India crowned a remarkable campaign with a 2-0 win over hosts New Zealand in the final of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025-26 in Auckland on Sunday, securing the title and earning promotion to next season’s FIH Pro League.
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are all set to feature in crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures as the race for the knockout stage intensifies.
The Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA) has terminated the services of athletics coach Krishna Kunal, weightlifting coach Rocky Kumar and chief weightlifting coach Gurvinder Singh after a surprise inspection allegedly uncovered suspected doping-related materials at the State Sports Academy.
The ICC has launched new post-pregnancy return-to-play guidelines, providing a structured framework to help female cricketers safely resume their careers after childbirth.
The World Cup in the USA, particularly in New York, was a major project of the ICC and the two officials were closely involved in it. This is likely in relation with the scrutiny of the matches hosted at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
His inclusion strengthens England’s pace attack for the upcoming match, which already features Gus Atkinson, Chris Woakes, Matthew Potts, Ben Stokes and Dillon Pennington.
Expressing confidence in his ability to perform in red-ball format at the international level, Avesh highlighted his experience and success in domestic cricket, asserting that he can replicate that performance on the global stage.
This isn’t just a cricket match; it’s a colossal contest of skill, passion, and history. The rivalry between India and Pakistan is legendary, with memorable clashes that have enthralled fans for decades.
The highly rated 18-year-old, who holds dual nationality with Mali and Ivory Coast, joined Goteborg last year after graduating through the academy at Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas, where he made his professional debut in the African Champions League.
