Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Indian women’s team player Richa Ghosh has credited the advice of her experienced teammates for regaining her form in time for the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, in which the Indian women’s team made a rousing start with a win over archrivals Pakistan.The 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batter blasted a crucial 17-ball 34 during India’s 64-run win over Pakistan on Sunday, having hit an equally explosive 68 during her side’s warm-up match against England in Cardiff….
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Tunis, June 16 (IANS) Tunisia appointed Herve Renard as head coach through the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, following the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi after a disappointing start to the tournament, in which they lost the opener to Sweden 5-1 on Monday (IST).Lamouchi’s departure makes him the first manager in World Cup history to be sacked after just one game. “The Tunisian Football Federation announces the termination of its contractual relationship with Head Coach Sabri Lamouchi by…
Headingley, June 16 (IANS) An in-form India will look to continue their winning momentum in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup when they face debutants Netherlands in their upcoming clash in Leeds on Wednesday. India couldn’t have asked for a stronger start to their World Cup campaign. A commanding 64-run victory over Pakistan not only earned two crucial points but also underlined their credentials as one of the tournament favourites. The batting unit clicked from the outset, with Smriti Mandhana s…
Headingley, June 16 (IANS) Confidence is firmly with India heading into their second Group A fixture of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, against the Netherlands, after producing one of the most complete performances of the opening round.Their 170 against Pakistan was built on contributions across the order rather than individual brilliance alone. Smriti Mandhana led the charge with an attacking 68, Harmanpreet Kaur anchored the middle overs, and Richa Ghosh’s explosive finish left Pakistan chasi…
Headingley, June 16 (IANS) Australia head into their second Group 1 fixture against Bangladesh with confidence high after dismantling South Africa by 65 runs in their tournament opener. The comprehensive victory, coupled with a superior net run rate, has placed them at the top of the standings ahead of India. Having opted for a four-pronged spin attack at spin-friendly Old Trafford, Australia could tweak their combination at Headingley. Conditions in Leeds are expected to offer greater assistanc…
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur-led Team India reached Leeds for their second group stage clash against the Netherlands, scheduled to be played on Wednesday at Headingley. The Women in Blue are coming off an emphatic win in their campaign opener, beating arch-rivals Pakistan by 64 runs. The team took a bus from Birmingham to Headingley, enjoying some scenic views and coffee on the go. The BCCI shared a video of their travel on X, where Jemimah Rodrigues, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandha…
Monterrey (Mexico), June 15 (IANS) Sweden manager Graham Potter praised the growing understanding between Liverpool’s Alexander Isak and Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres after both scored in a 5-1 win over Tunisia in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico, on Sunday. Sweden moved to the top of Group F after Yasin Ayari scored twice and Mattias Svanberg also found the net in Monterrey. “They haven’t played that much together, so it’s going to get better,” Potter said about the match. “I…
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues said the team’s triumph in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup has instilled belief and hunger to win more global titles, adding that the approach in T20I cricket is about being smart in taking calculated risks and putting the opposition under pressure.India began their 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup with a commanding 64-run win over Pakistan at Edgbaston and will next face the Netherlands at Headingley on Wednesday. “What has happened with t…
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Japan never fails to amuse with their innovations; this time it’s their men’s football team head coach, Hajime Moriyasu, who is turning heads at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an old-school yet innovative method of giving instructions to his team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup match against the Netherlands in Dallas. In video clips that went viral on social media, Moriyasu can be seen utilising a hand-held whiteboard flashed with massive numbers, starting from three and e…
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has shed light on the conversations that helped her side wrest control back from Pakistan in their Women’s T20 World Cup opener, revealing that calmness and belief within the bowling group played a key role in scripting a dramatic turnaround. Deepti, who produced a match-winning five-wicket haul after Pakistan made a promising start to their chase, described the performance as one of the most memorable moments of her career. The spell cam…