More News18 Jun 2026 | 12:17 AMTridib Baparnash
New Delhi, Jun 17 (UNI) When Alireza Faghani walked onto the field to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match between France and Senegal, it marked yet another milestone in a remarkable career. The Iranian-born referee was appearing at his fourth World Cup, placing him among a select group of officials trusted by FIFA on football's biggest stage.
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New Delhi, Jun 17 (UNI) In the lead-up to the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, cricket pundits identified Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma as the key to India’s hopes of winning a second successive ICC title within six months. On Wednesday, the opening duo justified the billing, putting the Netherlands under immense pressure with a blistering century partnership before Shafali later chipped in with the ball alongside left-arm spinner Shree Charani’s four-wicket haul to power India to a clinical 95-run victory at Headingley.
see more.. 17 Jun 2026 | 10:02 PMLucknow, June 17 (UNI) Centuries from captain Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan powered India to a commanding 170-run victory over Afghanistan in the second ODI at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead with a display of batting dominance and disciplined bowling.
see more.. 17 Jun 2026 | 9:51 PMMessi's team lodges police complaint regarding lax security during Salt Lake stadium appearance
Kolkata, June 17 (UNI) Argentine soccer icon Lionel Messi's team has sent an email to the Bidhannagar Police Commissioner expressing their displeasure over the lax security at the Salt Lake stadium during the footballer's visit last December, sources said on Wednesday.
see more.. 17 Jun 2026 | 9:50 PMNew Delhi, June 17 (UNI): India’s junior women’s hockey team will tour the United Kingdom from July 5 to 14 for a seven-match campaign, including two fixtures against Scotland’s senior women’s side. The team will also take on the England Under-21, USA U-21 and Belgium U-21 teams during the tour.
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