Persistent rain has delayed the toss for the first ODI between India and Afghanistan in Dharamshala, with weather conditions threatening the series opener at the HPCA Stadium.
India batter Jemimah Rodrigues says even her building watchman reminds her not to lose to Pakistan as she reflects on the immense pressure ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener.
Nat Sciver-Brunt praised England's ruthless display after Danni Wyatt-Hodge's unbeaten century powered the hosts to a record 219/1 and an 87-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener.
England's training equipment was stolen after a vehicle carrying gear to Kansas City was broken into ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Police have launched an investigation and detained two persons of interest.
Brazil star Neymar will miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C opener against Morocco due to a calf injury, head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed, while remaining hopeful of his return next week.
Andrea Stella noted that circuit characteristics will play a major role in how effectively teams balance harvesting and deployment.
Sunil Gavaskar pointed to the contrasting approaches of Dewald Brevis and David Miller, who rebuilt the Proteas innings after early setbacks by playing straighter and assessing the pitch conditions intelligently.
“He shouldn't force himself to play big shots across the line. Take a single and get off the mark. Even four dot balls don't matter,” the former India captain said.
Sources cited in the report said Pakistani officials view any blanket exclusion as contrary to the ECB’s publicly stated commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.
Both teams have been in sensational form, making this encounter a high-stakes battle that could influence the Super 8 standings.
