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Netherlands replace Timber with Geertruida for FIFA WC

09 Jun 2026 | 4:49 PM

Zurich, June 9 (UNI) The Netherlands have made a late change to their squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with defender Lutsharel Geertruida replacing injured Jurrien Timber, head coach Ronald Koeman confirmed.

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Prasidh Krishna replaces Mohammed Siraj in T20I squads for Ireland & England

09 Jun 2026 | 4:41 PM

Mumbai, June 9 (UNI) Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been withdrawn from India's squads for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England.
Following discussions between the BCCI Medical Team and the Team Management, Siraj has been advised a period of rest as part of his workload management programme.

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ICC set to deliver biggest women's sporting event in global digital engagement

09 Jun 2026 | 4:20 PM

Dubai, June 9 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a range of digital fan engagement initiatives that will make the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 the most digitally engaged and globally accessible women’s sporting event.
Designed around a fan-first philosophy, the initiatives will make it easier than ever for fans, audiences and event-samplers to discover, follow and engage with the tournament.

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Lewis puts trust in young Ireland team for T20 World Cup

09 Jun 2026 | 4:01 PM

London, Jne 9 (UNI) The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to be a steep learning curve for Ireland, but captain Gaby Lewis has faith in her young side.

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Kim Garth relishing key role as Aussies refine T20WC preparations

09 Jun 2026 | 3:27 PM

Cardiff, June 9 (UNI) Australia looks on track to be a major player at the ICC Women's T20
World Cup 2026 after a strong five-wicket win against hosts England in Cardiff.

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India welcoming pressure for spots at Women's T20 World Cup

09 Jun 2026 | 3:20 PM

Cardiff, June 9 (UNI) India will take a 15-player squad to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup and selectors might have some tricky moments deciding which ones don't make the starting XI.
The squad's impressive depth was on full display in their warm-up match in Cardiff, claiming a comfortable 26-run victory over the West Indies while also resting a couple of locked in starters.

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West Indies name squad for Sri Lanka T20I series

09 Jun 2026 | 3:14 PM

Jamaica, June 8 (UNI) The West Indies have named a 15-player squad for their upcoming three-game T20I series at home against Sri Lanka.

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New Zealand captain Melie Kerr regains top ranking on eve of T20 World Cup

09 Jun 2026 | 3:08 PM

Dubai, June 9 (UNI) New Zealand captain Melie Kerr will enter the ICC Women's T20 World
Cup as the No.1 ranked T20I all-rounder following the latest update to the ICC Women's Player Rankings.

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FIFA WC Golden Ball 2026: Mbappe Leads Generational Battle as New Stars Rise

09 Jun 2026 | 3:15 AM

New York, Jun 8 (UNI) The race for the adidas Golden Ball at the FIFA World Cup 2026 is shaping up as a high-voltage showdown between established superstars, emerging prodigies, and midfield architects set to define football's next era.

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UN Climate Secretariat warns of dangers of exteme heat at World Cup finals

08 Jun 2026 | 11:03 PM

Madrid, June 8 (UNI) The United Nations Climate Secretariat on Monday warned of the dangers posed by extreme heat to players, workers and supporters at the forthcoming World Cup finals. .

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Shahbaz, Karan impress with all-round show in Bengal T20 League

08 Jun 2026 | 11:02 PM

Kolkata, June 8 (UNI) Shahbaz Ahmed and Karan Lal produced dominant all-round performances to guide their respective teams to comfortable victories in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 match at the Eden Gardens here on Monday

In the day's first match, Shahbaz (4-15, 31 off 18) helped Shrachi Rarh Tigers outclass Sobisco Smashers Malda by 5 wickets.

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Spain coach Bermudez happy as win in Iceland will book Women's World Cup ticket

08 Jun 2026 | 10:27 PM

Madrid, June 8 (UNI) Spain women's national team coach Sonia Bermudez warned her side still has work to do if it wants to secure direct qualification to defend its title at the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Spain's emphatic 4-0 win over England in Mallorca on Friday night saw Bermudez's side leapfrog England to the top of the group.

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Tuchel warms Bellingham still has work to do to assure World Cup start

08 Jun 2026 | 10:20 PM

New York, June 8 (UNI) England coach Thomas Tuchel says he is happy with Jude Bellingham's second-half display in its warm-up game against New Zealand on Saturday, but warns the Real Madrid midfielder still has work to do to assure a place in the 11 that will kick off its World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17.

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Ezzalzouli's knee injury makes him major doubt for World Cup finals

08 Jun 2026 | 10:16 PM

New York, June 8 (UNI) Morocco will be without one of its star players for the forthcoming .

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Bengal T20 League: Shahbaz' all-round show guides Rarh Tigers to win vs Smashers Malda

08 Jun 2026 | 9:48 PM

Kolkata, June 8 (UNI) Riding on Shahbaz Ahmed's dominant all-round show, Shrachi Rarh Tigers outclassed Sobisco Smashers Malda by 5 runs in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 match at the Eden Gardens here on Monday.

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