Sports

India opt to bowl, ODI debuts to Gurnoor Brar & Harsh Dubey against Afghanistan

13 Jun 2026 | 5:54 PM

Dharamsala, June 13 (UNI) India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to field first against Afghanistan in the opening One-Day International of the three-match series on Saturday, citing overcast conditions and the possibility of rain.

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You cannot buy experience: Muzumdar hails Harmanpreet’s experience ahead of T20 WC

13 Jun 2026 | 5:51 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) India head coach Amol Muzumdar has hailed captain Harmanpreet Kaur's vast experience as a major asset ahead of the team's ICC Women's T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday.

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Legendary striker Romario says Brazil must not fear pressure

13 Jun 2026 | 5:44 PM

Rio De Janeiro, June 13 (UNI) Legendary striker Romario said Brazil's players should embrace pressure rather than fear it as the five-time champion seeks to end a 24-year wait for a World Cup title. .

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Nguele appointed Cameroon women's football coach

13 Jun 2026 | 5:40 PM

Yaounde, June 13 (UNI) The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has appointed Valentine Nguele as the new head coach of the women's national football team.
Nguele replaces Jean Baptiste Bisseck, who had served since 2023.

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Ghana midfielder Partey denied Canada visa ahead of World Cup opener

13 Jun 2026 | 5:35 PM

Accra, June 13 (UNI) Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has been refused a visa to enter Canada to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sports minister Kofi Iddie Adams confirmed late Friday. .

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Scotland targets winning start to World Cup against Haiti: Captain Robertson

13 Jun 2026 | 5:26 PM

Boston, June 13 (UNI) Scotland captain Andrew Robertson said that an opening win against Haiti is crucial in a group that also contains Morocco and five-time champion Brazil.
"This World Cup is a dream come true for all of us," Robertson, who plays for Liverpool, told a pre-match press conference on Friday.

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India begin Women’s T20 World Cup quest against Pakistan

13 Jun 2026 | 5:24 PM

Tridib Baparnash
New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) Fresh from their historic ODI World Cup triumph last year, India will kick off their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in Birmingham on Sunday. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the Women-in-Blue will be aiming to add a maiden T20 World Cup crown to their growing trophy cabinet and begin their title quest on a winning note against a familiar opponent.

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No favorite for World Cup: Brazil manager Ancelotti

13 Jun 2026 | 5:20 PM

New Jersey, June 13 (UNI) Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has said there is no outright favorite .

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Cologne seals permanent Simpson-Pusey transfer

13 Jun 2026 | 5:14 PM

Berlin, June 13 (UNI) Cologne has completed the permanent signing of English center-back Jahmai Simpson-Pusey from Manchester City, handing the 20-year-old a contract until 2030
after his loan spell, the Bundesliga club announced.

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Emiliano Martinez returns to Argentina training

13 Jun 2026 | 5:09 PM

Mexico City, June 13 (UNI) Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez returned to training as he steps up his recovery from a hand injury.
Martinez fractured a bone in the ring finger of his right hand while warming up for Aston Villa ahead of the team's UEFA Europa League final win against Freiburg on May 20.

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Katie Boulter stuns Elena Rybakina at Queen's for biggest career win

13 Jun 2026 | 5:02 PM

London, June 13 (UNI) An inspired Katie Boulter celebrated the biggest win of her career by ranking as the Briton ousted world number two Elena Rybakina to reach the Queen's semi-finals.

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Doing it for Daisy: Wyatt-Hodge reveals inspiration for ton

13 Jun 2026 | 4:50 PM

Edgbaston, June 13 (UNI) Centurion Danni Wyatt-Hodge has revealed her new baby Daisy was the inspiration behind her match-winning knock for England against Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup opener here.

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India look to build momentum in Netherlands Leg of FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26

13 Jun 2026 | 4:41 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (UNI) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team is set to return to action in the Netherlands leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26.

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U.S. cruises as Canada claims historic point in World Cup

13 Jun 2026 | 4:25 PM

Mexico/Toronto, June 13 (UNI) The United States opened its campaign with an emphatic victory and Canada claimed a historic point in an eventful second day of the FIFA World Cup.
In Toronto, substitute Cyle Larin scored late to earn Canada a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina, ending a run of six consecutive World Cup defeats for the North American
team.
Jovo Lukic put his side ahead in the 21st minute, heading in from close range after
Ivan Basic's in-swinging corner on Friday.

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Neymar ruled out of Brazil's World Cup 2026 opener

13 Jun 2026 | 4:14 PM

New Jersey, June 13 (UNI) Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Neymar will miss Brazil's opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Morocco here on Saturday.
The Rio 2016 Olympic gold medallist has been sidelined with a calf injury and has yet to return
to full training with the squad.

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