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Stokes curfew breach plunges Eng cricket into fresh row

11 Jun 2026 | 10:42 PM

London, June 11 (UNI) English cricket has plunged into fresh controversy just a week into the international summer after Test captain Ben Stokes was dropped for breaching a team curfew, triggering renewed scrutiny over discipline and leadership within the national side.

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Imran Mir stars as Afghanistan A stun India A in DLS thriller

11 Jun 2026 | 10:08 PM

Dambulla, June 11 (UNI) Afghanistan A captain Imran Mir starred with both bat and ball as Afghanistan A stunned India A by four runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the second match of the Tri-Nation A Series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium here on Thursday.

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Don't compare every youngster with Sooryavanshi: Dravid

11 Jun 2026 | 6:12 PM

Bengaluru, June 11 (UNI) Karnataka cricket legend Rahul Dravid on Thursday described teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a "unique player" and warned against comparing every promising youngster with the emerging star, saying talents of his calibre appear only once in a generation.

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Maharaja Trophy 2026 introduces three major rule changes

11 Jun 2026 | 5:00 PM

Bengaluru, June 11 (UNI) Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) officials on Thursday announced three significant rule changes for the 2026 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament, aimed at enhancing strategy, rewarding bowlers and ensuring fair outcomes through technology.

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Dravid says Maharaja Trophy opening doors to IPL for Karnataka players

11 Jun 2026 | 4:39 PM

Bengaluru, June 11 (UNI) Former India captain Rahul Dravid on Thursday said the Maharaja Trophy has emerged as a key pathway to the Indian Premier League (IPL), with franchise scouts closely tracking performances in the Karnataka State Cricket Association's (KSCA) flagship T20 tournament to identify emerging talent.

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Confident India target rare World Cup double in England

11 Jun 2026 | 4:29 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) India will enter the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with genuine expectations of lifting the trophy, as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side looks to build on last year’s historic ODI World Cup triumph and establish itself as a dominant force in world cricket.

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Chamari key threat as SL eye upset in ICC Women's WC opener

11 Jun 2026 | 12:22 PM

Birmingham, June 11 (UNI) England Women will open their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Sri Lanka Women in a Group A fixture here on Friday, with the hosts expected to start strongly but the contest carrying a compelling individual storyline around Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu.

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Korea Republic face Czechia in Group A opener at Guadalajara Stadium

11 Jun 2026 | 9:21 AM

Zapopan (Mexico), June 11 (UNI) The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins its Group A action Friday morning as Korea Republic take on Czechia at Guadalajara Stadium in what promises to be an intriguing opening-day contest.

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Mexico to kick off FIFA World Cup 2026 against South Africa

11 Jun 2026 | 8:57 AM

Mexico City, June 11 (UNI) The FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway early Friday (IST) with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening Group A clash at the iconic Mexico City Stadium, marking the start of the biggest edition of the tournament featuring 104 matches.

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