Dubai, April 13 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a record prize fund of USD 8,764,615 for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, reflecting a 10 per cent boost compared to the 2024 edition. This amount surpasses the USD 7,958,077 shared among the 10 participating nations in the United Arab Emirates two years ago, as the tournament is set to expand to 12 teams for the first time. The 2026 edition will feature hosts England joined by Australia, Bangladesh, India, Ireland,…
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Manchester, April 7 (IANS) Former captain Harry Maguire has extended his stay at Old Trafford as the 33-year-old central defender has signed a new contract with English club Manchester United on Tuesday. The new contract will extend his stay at the club for one year, with the option to extend for a further year. The development came at a time when Maguire’s contract was due to expire at the end of the season.Maguire joined Manchester United in 2019 from Leicester City with a world record transfe…
Dubai, March 4 (IANS) The countdown to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 officially began on Wednesday, with iconic scoreboards across the world marking 100 days to go until the opening match in England and Wales. The celebrations were led by Edgbaston, the tournament’s opening venue, where the famous Birmingham ground transformed its historic scoreboard into a giant 100-day countdown clock. The first ball of the competition will be bowled there on June 12, when hosts England face Sri Lanka.E…
London, Jan 3 (IANS) Manchester City host a managerless Chelsea in Sunday’s headline Premier League fixture, with the visitors arriving amid upheaval following Enzo Maresca’s departure a couple of days ago, amidst their struggle for survival.Chelsea academy coach Calum McFarlane will take charge at the Etihad Stadium after the club parted company with Maresca following a 2-2 home draw with Bournemouth in midweek — a result that underscored growing tension between the Italian and club ownership….