Geneva, June 23 (IANS) World Health Organisation (WHO) Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Tuesday, said that the captain of the Hantavirus-hit ship and most of the crew members have completed their quarantine.“MV Hondius captain and most of crew members completed their quarantine. More than 600 contacts of those who got sick have been tracked across 33 countries and territories. More than 80% of the contacts have finished their 42-day follow-up period.- Cases are holding steady at 13, includ…
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Dubai, June 23 (IANS) India’s left-arm spinner Sree Charani has reached the summit of the ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings for the first time after a remarkable run in the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with the latest rankings update rewarding her match-winning performances across the tournament.The 21-year-old rose to the top of the global standings after emerging as the leading wicket-taker in the competition, displacing England spinner Linsey Smith from the No.1 position.Charani’s rise …
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team is set for a high-intensity London leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26, scheduled to be played from June 23 to 28, headlined by two matches against arch-rivals Pakistan. India will take on Pakistan and host England twice each in a crucial set of fixtures following a strong showing in the Rotterdam leg of the tournament.The India-Pakistan encounters are understandably the most anticipated fixtures of the leg, reigniting one of hocke…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) With the group stage entering its final stretch, the race for the top four semi-final spots at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is reaching a thrilling climax. Australia and England have emerged as the frontrunners after maintaining perfect records through three matches, while India, West Indies, South Africa and Bangladesh remain firmly in the hunt. At the other end of the table, Pakistan, the Netherlands and Ireland have already seen their knockout hopes extinguishe…
Mexico City, June 22 (IANS) As players battle high temperatures at the FIFA World Cup in North America, a measure introduced to protect their well-being has become one of the tournament’s most debated topics. FIFA has made three-minute hydration breaks mandatory midway through each half of every match, regardless of weather conditions. The governing body says the policy ensures consistent treatment across the tournament and reflects lessons from previous competitions played in hot conditions.The…
Rotterdam, June 21 (IANS) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team produced a resilient performance to defeat the Netherlands 3-2 in their last match of the FIH Pro League Rotterdam leg at Hockey Club Rotterdam on Sunday.Goals from Jugraj Singh (18’), Abhishek (27’), and Rajinder Singh (56’) helped India secure their second outright victory of the leg against the Dutch side. Stand-in captain Hardik Singh was named Player of the Match for his exceptional leadership and midfield display.The Netherland…
Southampton, June 21 (IANS) Australia all-rounder and vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner has played down concerns over the fitness of wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney while confirming her own ankle has recovered well after the defending champions’ commanding victory over the Netherlands in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at The Rose Bowl.Speaking after Australia’s third successive Group A win, Gardner said Mooney’s early exit from the innings was only a precaution as the team manages its players careful…
Houston, June 21 (IANS) After Dutch duo Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo matched countrymen Robben and Van Persie’s feat of scoring twice each in the same World Cup match, they said, “To be mentioned alongside the legends is something to be proud of.” In 2014, Netherlands swept aside reigning champions Spain 5-1, inspired by magnificent performances and stunning goals from Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie. The pair became the first Dutch duo to score twice each in the same World Cup match. They hel…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially become the fastest edition of the global showpiece to hit the 100-goal milestone in 68 years, achieving the feat in just 33 matches. Mexico’s Julian Quinones opened the scoring in this World Cup in a 2-0 win over South Africa on June 12. Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands netted the 100th goal at this year’s tournament with the Netherlands’ third goal in a 5-1 win over Sweden on Sunday (IST).Reaching 100 goals in only 33 matches is a …
Houston, June 21 (IANS) Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said his side’s emphatic 5-1 victory over Sweden at the FIFA World Cup demonstrated the attacking threat of the Dutch team and provided a boost of confidence following their opening draw against Japan. The Netherlands delivered one of its most impressive performances of the tournament so far, with Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo both scoring twice before substitute Crysencio Summerville added a late fifth goal.Koeman praised his side’s attacki…