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London, July 4 (IANS) England’s unbeaten march has carried them to the doorstep of history. On Sunday at Lord’s, the inaugural champions will face six-time title winners Australia in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, seeking to preserve a remarkable record that stretches across every women’s World Cup they have hosted.What makes England’s campaign stand out is not simply the six victories on the bounce, but the variety with which they have arrived at the title clash. Record-bre…

Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Actress Nikita Dutta has shared glimpses of her scenic experiences from “Postcards from Scotland.” Taking to Instagram, she showcased her journey through beautifully captured frames that highlight the charm and natural beauty of Scotland. She posted a series of her photos and captioned them “Postcards from Scotland.” In the images, Nikita Dutta is seen striking different poses against scenic landscapes.Yesterday, she posted a video from the picturesque Scottish coun…

Bengaluru, July 3 (IANS) The Indian Women’s Hockey team has departed from Kempegowda International Airport on Thursday night for its exposure tour of the United Kingdom, scheduled from 5 to 14 July 2026. Led by new chief coach Tim White, the team will play seven matches across Scotland and England as part of its preparations for key upcoming international tournaments, including the Junior Asia Cup.The young squad will be led by captain Khaidem Shileima Chanu, with Nidhi and Engil Harsha Rani Min…

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) can become a significant catalyst in cricket’s global expansion ahead of the sport’s return to the Olympic Games.Speaking after the ETPL 2026 Player Draft on Wednesday, the Dublin Guardians captain and mentor said the league’s primary objective should be to develop players from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands by providing them with sustained exposure to high-level T20 cricket …

Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Actress Nikita Dutta seems to have found herself surrounded by grazing sheeps after she tried going a little extra to find hidden gems while on her trip to Scotland.Taking to her social media account, the actress shared a video from the picturesque Scottish countryside.In the clip, Nikita is seen hiking through lush green hilltops and open meadows.As she continues her trek, she is seen coming across an entire flock of sheep peacefully grazing on the hills.The actress is lat…

Edinburgh, June 30 (IANS) A team from the Indian Consulate in Scotland on Tuesday held a meeting with the University of Edinburgh officials and Gurudwara representatives from Edinburgh and Glasgow to facilitate darshan of the 300-year-old manuscript of Guru Granth Sahib. “The Consulate team was pleased to join Gurudwara Representatives from Edinburgh and Glasgow, Mrs. Trishna Singh of Sikh Sanjog and University of Edinburgh officials for a coordination meeting to facilitate darshan of the 300-…

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop firmly believes that women’s cricket has now established itself as a standalone product capable of drawing massive crowds despite competing with major global sporting events. Bishop’s observations come at a historic juncture for the tournament which has been competing for attention alongside the FIFA World Cup, men’s Test series against New Zealand, and Wimbledon. The group stage attendance record at an ICC Women’s T20 World…

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has stepped down from his role, ending his seven-year reign, after Croatia’s win over Ghana confirmed that his team’s exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026. The 62-year-old led Scotland to its first men’s World Cup in 28 years – following back-to-back UEFA EURO qualifications – and started the campaign with a 1-0 victory against Haiti. Defeats to Morocco and Brazil consigned Scotland to third place in the group and elimination from the t…

Manchester, June 27 (IANS) Captain Chamari Athapaththu’s explosive start and Nilakshika Silva’s composed unbeaten finish helped Sri Lanka pull off their highest successful chase in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history, edging Scotland by three wickets with one ball to spare to keep their semi-final hopes alive on Saturday.The stunning win also saw Sri Lanka register their first-ever three victories in a single Women’s T20 World Cup tournament, to jump to third spot in Group B. England have already …

London, June 26 (IANS) India spinner Radha Yadav and host international stars have praised the ICC’s Player Protection Programme, saying it offers a much-needed solution to the growing toxicity on social media, as more than 100 women cricketers signed up for the initiative during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The program, in partnership with Freedom2hear, helps protect international cricketers from abusive content by filtering harmful comments and limiting repeat offenders on social media …