Brazil’s Neymar undergoes fresh assessment, set to miss Haiti world cup clash
Neymar is unlikely to feature in Brazil's FIFA World Cup Group C match against Haiti after a fresh evaluation of his Grade 2 calf strain, reports say.
Neymar is unlikely to feature in Brazil's FIFA World Cup Group C match against Haiti after a fresh evaluation of his Grade 2 calf strain, reports say.
Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and reigning Asian Championships gold medallist Preeti Pawar will spearhead India’s 12-member challenge at the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in Czechia from June 17-21, as the country continues its preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
India A were penalised 10 runs after Vipraj Nigam twice breached the protected area of the pitch during the tri-series clash against Sri Lanka A. The visitors later suffered a dramatic Super Over defeat in Dambulla.
Sri Lanka A defeated India A by seven runs in a tense Super Over after both teams finished tied on 265 in the 50-over tri-series match in Dambulla. The contest was marked by late drama, controversial decisions, and heated exchanges.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will begin his 2026 season at the Doha Diamond League after recovering from a back injury. The two-time Olympic medallist returns to competition for the first time since the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
“The mood in the camp is very relaxed. Leading such a wonderful side on home soil. It's a special feeling, and everyone is excited for the T20 World Cup final,” he added.
The eight-team tournament features hosts India alongside England, Scotland, South Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales and Austria. The competition will offer three direct qualification spots for the upcoming global showpiece.
“I wouldn't mind winning a trophy,” Santner said in the press conference on Saturday.
According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, two-time champions England are departing from Mumbai on Saturday evening, while West Indies — champions in 2012 and 2016 — will leave on a separate charter flight from Kolkata along with the South African team.
Former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull thinks the Black Caps will not be fazed by the nature of the soil in the pitch for Sunday’s Men’s T20 World Cup final against India, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
