Hyderabad, March 9 (IANS) The Indian Women’s Hockey Team played out a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Scotland in their second Pool B match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Hyderabad, Telangana at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground on Monday. With this result, both India and Scotland sit on four points in the group, though the hosts retain the number one spot due to a superior goal difference. Goals from Navneet Kaur (18’) and Sunelita Toppo (29’) were matched by Scotland’s Heather …
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Hyderabad, March 8 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team opened its campaign in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 with a dominant 4-0 win over Uruguay at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground at the Gachibowli Sports Complex in Hyderabad on Sunday.Sunelita Toppo (21′), Ishika (40′), Lalremsiami (49′) and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (58′) scored the goals for the home side.It was a bright start to the match in the first quarter as India made multiple circle entries and several goal-scoring chances. …
Hyderabad, March 8 (IANS) Strong contenders England, South Korea, and Scotland started their campaigns on a winning note in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad, Telangana, on Sunday.In the first match on the opening day, England defeated Italy with a dominant score-line of 5-2, while Korea beat Austria 1-0 in a tight contest at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Sunday.Grace Balsdon (12′,32′), Lottie Bingham (15′), Elizabeth Neal (16′) and Anna T…
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) England head coach Brendon McCullum has defended his coaching approach following his side’s exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, saying the white-ball side still has the potential to achieve ‘special stuff’ if their talent is managed properly.England’s campaign ended in the semi-finals after a narrow 7-run defeat to India in a high-scoring encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. The loss came after England had progressed through the Super 8 stage wit…
Hyderabad, March 7 (IANS) The India women’s national field hockey team will aim to secure a coveted berth at the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 when they take the field in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana, beginning on Sunday.The tournament will feature eight teams — hosts India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and Austria — competing for three coveted qualification spots for the global showpiece.At stake in Hyderabad will be thre…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Former India cricketers Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are reportedly among the investors to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League. In January this year, ETPL announced Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Belfast as the first franchise cities to join the competition, which is scheduled to begin at the end of August this year. According to a BCC report, Dravid and Ashwin are part of an Indian consortium who have agreed a deal to buy the Glasgow-based franchis…
Los Angeles, March 6 (IANS) Actress-singer Lily Allen likes to keep a record of things, and pulls them out when it’s the right time. The actress-singer recently pulled out receipts, literally, for her West End Girl tour, reports ‘People’ magazine.The singer recently surprised fans when she pulled out a green fabric printed with what appeared to be receipts and lyrics while performing her song “4chanStan” during her March 2 performance at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in Scotland, as per a…
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Tom Banton was brought into the England T20 side soon after Harry Brook took over as captain. He was one of the two close friends that the captain had shown faith in — Liam Dawson being the other. One year later, Banton has become an integral part of the England T20 set-up and is now representing his country against India in the semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. which he described as the “biggest game he has been part of in his career so far”.Banton has had …
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed former Australian cricketer Jamie Siddons as head coach of the senior women’s team, the board announced on Thursday. Siddons previously coached the Bangladesh senior men’s team from 2007 to 2011.Sri Lanka were previously coached by former men’s player Rumesh Ratnayake. “His one-year appointment will come into effect on 16 March 2026. His first assignment will be Sri Lanka Women’s Tour of Bangladesh, scheduled to take place in …
Hyderabad, March 4 (IANS) As the Indian Women’s Hockey Team prepares for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad, Telangana, 24-year-old midfielder Baljeet Kaur is among the players eager to make an impact and assist India in qualifying for the World Cup. “Our goal is to win and qualify for the World Cup. We want to perform well and give our best so that we can bring a medal for the country,” Baljeet said. Baljeet also thinks the current team has the right mix to accomplish s…