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The tournament carries extra significance for New Zealand’s experienced stars. Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu are all expected to be playing their final global event, adding emotional weight to the White Ferns’ campaign. Under new captain Melie Kerr, New Zealand will be hoping to give their veterans the perfect send-off. Having lifted the…

Former India captain Rohit Sharma added another record to his career on Saturday, becoming the oldest male cricketer to play a One-Day International (ODI) for India.Rohit achieved the milestone during the rain-shortened first ODI against Afghanistan at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. At 39 years and 75 days, he went past former…

Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AP Photo) Rahmanullah Gurbaz rewrote the record books with a breathtaking 48-ball century against India in the rain-shortened first ODI at Dharamsala. The hundred was the fastest ever by an Afghanistan batter in ODI cricket, surpassing all previous Afghan records. It was also the quickest century of Gurbaz’s ODI career, his ninth…

Australia start their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a Group 1 clash against South Africa at Old Trafford in Manchester. The six-time champions arrive as the world’s top-ranked T20I side and remain one of the strongest teams in women’s cricket. This tournament also marks the beginning of a new World Cup chapter…

Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar (X-BCCI) India handed maiden ODI caps to Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar ahead of their clash against Afghanistan, with the two youngsters marking a special milestone in their careers.Dubey received his cap from KL Rahul, while India captain Shubman Gill presented Gurnoor Brar with his debut cap before the start…

Photo credit: X/@BCCIWomen A well-balanced India will rely on openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma to provide a strong start against Pakistan when they begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign on Sunday.Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India are aiming to add a second global title after winning the Women’s ODI World Cup last year….

Brazil will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign without Neymar after head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the star forward will not be available for the team’s opening Group C fixture against Morocco.The Selecao are set to face Morocco at MetLife Stadium on June 14 (IST) in what will be their first match of the…

United States’ Tim Ream (AP Photo) The United States kicked off their FIFA World Cup campaign with an impressive 4-1 win over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, but the match will also be remembered for a groundbreaking VAR decision involving veteran defender Tim Ream.The incident unfolded in the second half when Dutch referee Danny…

India and Pakistan flags (PTI Photo) India will begin their quest for a maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the 2026 edition on Sunday. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian team enters the tournament with confidence after winning the ODI World Cup last…

In a group featuring England, New Zealand, West Indies and Sri Lanka, neither Scotland Women nor Ireland Women can afford a slow start at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The opening clash between the two teams at Old Trafford could have a huge impact on the race for the semifinals. With stronger opponents…