Southampton, June 19 (IANS) Pakistan and Bangladesh will battle to revive their respective 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup campaigns when they face off in a vital Group A clash at The Rose Bowl on Saturday. Pakistan currently languish at the fifth spot on the points table following consecutive losses, while Bangladesh are at fourth place with one win from two matches. Pakistan, though, can take heart from some aspects of their performance against South Africa in Birmingham.Captain Fatima Sana orchest…
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Southampton, June 19 (IANS) Australia will aim to strengthen their grip on a Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final spot when they face tournament debutants Netherlands in the 14th Group 1 match at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday. Australia are up and running after a perfect start with back-to-back wins meaning they sit joint top of Group 1 alongside India in a group featuring all three of last year’s semi-finalists. Already having accounted for a big one when beating South Africa in t…
Southampton, June 19 (IANS) Pre-tournament favorites Australia will look to continue their winning streak when they face newcomers the Netherlands in a 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group A clash at The Rose Bowl on Saturday.It’s the first time Australia will take on Netherlands in a Women’s T20 World Cup game after having played against them in Women’s ODI World Cups, with the former winning on all five occasions. A clinical victory for Australia will take them closer to clinching the …
Seattle, June 19 (IANS) Co-hosts USA will continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign by taking on Australia at Seattle Stadium in their second group-stage match on Saturday (IST). This top-of-the-table battle pits together two sides who secured impressive wins in their opening matches. Co-hosts USA put four past Paraguay, while Australia downed a much-fancied Turkiye thanks to stunning goals by Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe. A win for either side here would book their spot in the knocko…
Washington, June 19 (IANS) USA winger Christian Pulisic’s availability is still to be determined for the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match against Australia, head coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed on Friday here at Seattle Stadium. Pulisic left at halftime of the USA’s emphatic 4-1 win over Paraguay in the group stage opener at Los Angeles Stadium. His replacement, midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, was one of seven USA’s players to make his FIFA World Cup debut in the match. In a pre-mat…
Washington, June 19 (IANS) A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump in France, a powerful US senator said the United States should be strengthening, not weakening, its partnership with India, arguing that punitive tariffs had sent the wrong signal to a key strategic partner.”Well, I’ve not gotten a readout of the meeting. I hope it will improve relations,” Senator Mark Warner told IANS in response to a question on the meeting between PM Modi and President Trump.The …
London, June 18 (IANS) Batting all-rounder Alice Capsey and left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen‑Coleman are in line for their maiden Test appearances after being named in England’s 15‑member squad for the historic one-off clash against India, to be played at Lord’s from July 10-13.Crucially, the one-off Test match will take place five days after the Women’s T20 World Cup final is staged at Lord’s. Apart from the duo currently participating in the mega event, Mady Villiers will also hope t…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The Quad has once again demonstrated its resilience despite recurring speculation about its future, with a recent report arguing that “the Quad is likely to remain central to regional strategy, with India as a key partner” amid evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific.According to report published by Modern Diplomacy, the recent Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi underscored the grouping’s continued relevance and strategic importance, even as…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The Indian Women are ready to start their campaign at the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 in Auckland, aiming to secure promotion to next year’s FIH Pro League. Led by captain Salima Tete, India begins their Pool A matches against the United States on June 15, followed by games against Japan on June 16 and Uruguay on June 18. The tournament features eight national teams, with the winner earning a spot in the esteemed FIH Hockey Pro League.Pool B c…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) As India get ready to start their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign in England, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar emphasises that the team should not only focus on winning matches. Given the unpredictable English weather, which can quickly change the course of a tournament, Nayar suggested India should aim for commanding early victories to prevent problems later in the group stage. The Women in Blue enter the competition as one of the favourites after their histo…