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  Iran unhappy with USA's unfair treatment over travel restrictions, set to lodge complaint to FIFA

  June 19, 2026 15:47 IST

  Iran’s football federation plans to file a complaint with FIFA over travel restrictions at the 2026 World Cup. Officials say mandatory travel between Tijuana and US venues has disrupted training, recovery and preparations for key Group G matches.

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  'We are not concerned': BCCI to stay in line with government policies ahead of Bangladesh series

  June 19, 2026 14:56 IST

  With the Indian team all set to take on Bangladesh in a white-ball series in August-September 2025, the board's secretary Devajit Saikia took centre stage and talked about how they will be following government policies ahead of the series.

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  Wasim Jaffer gives his take on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's on-field altercation against Sri Lanka A

  June 19, 2026 13:42 IST

  Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer weighed in on the on-field altercation between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sri Lanka A after the latter recently defeated India A in the super over as part of the ongoing tri-series between India A, Afghanistan A, and Sri Lanka A.

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  BCCI remains tight-lipped around Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma as India gear up for ODI World Cup 2027

  June 19, 2026 13:38 IST

  BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) secretary Devajit Saikia recently came forward and gave his take on the potential inclusion of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in India's ODI World Cup 2027 squad.

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  RCB CEO Rajesh Menon makes big claim on Virat Kohli's IPL future

  June 19, 2026 12:25 IST

  With Royal Challengers Bengaluru having won their second straight IPL (Indian Premier League) title, the franchise's CEO Rajesh Menon took centre stage and talked about the importance of ace batter Virat Kohli in the team and his future with the side.

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  Ismael Kone ruled out of Canada's remaining FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with freak injury

  June 19, 2026 11:51 IST

  Canada's 24-year-old star midfielder, Ismael Kone, has been ruled out of the remainder of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after he sustained a freak injury in the side's clash against Qatar. He is expected to be out of contention for 3-4 months.

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  Faf du Plessis leads from the front, smashes quickfire century to take TSK over the line

  June 19, 2026 10:36 IST

  Veteran South Africa batter and Texas Super Kings skipper Faf du Plessis smashed a magnificent 45-ball century to take Texas Super Kings over the line in the MLC (Major League Cricket) 2026 opening clash against Seattle Orcas.

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  Star pacer added to India's squad for third ODI against Afghanistan; Check details

  June 19, 2026 9:43 IST

  Star India pacer Harshit Rana has been added to India's ODI squad for the third game of the ongoing series against Afghanistan. Rana has completed his rehab at the BCCI CoE and will hope to put in a good show in the third ODI.

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  Mexico qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 knockouts, see off South Korea with a thrilling 1-0 win

  June 19, 2026 9:08 IST

  Co-hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Mexico, have become the first team to qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament. The side has won Group A and currently occupies first place in their group after a brilliant show against South Korea.

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  Is KL Rahul's constant batting position change hurting his form? Former cricketer opines

  June 19, 2026 7:45 IST

  Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth took centre stage and talked about how the Indian team constantly moving KL Rahul's batting position ends up hurting his form after the latter's dismissal in the second ODI of the series against Afghanistan.

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  Prema Rawat replaces Shreyanka Patil in India squad after latter's ankle ligament injury

  June 19, 2026 7:14 IST

  In a major development, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has come forward and announced 24-year-old Prema Rawat as the replacement of the injured Shreyanka Patil, who injured her ankle ligament in India's last game.

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  Ben Stokes likely to return to England squad for third Test vs NZ, will be stripped of captaincy

  June 18, 2026 23:43 IST

  Ben Stokes is expected to return for England’s third Test against New Zealand after serving a reported one-match suspension. However, the all-rounder may not resume captaincy immediately, with Joe Root likely to continue leading the side in Nottingham.

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  Shreyanka Patil set to be ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026, BCCI pondering on possible replacement

  June 18, 2026 23:23 IST

  India all-rounder Shreyanka Patil is set to miss the remainder of the Women’s T20 World Cup after suffering an ankle ligament injury against the Netherlands. The BCCI is expected to name a replacement soon, with several India A spinners emerging as potential options.

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  Lionel Messi issues statement, explaining reason behind his tears after goal vs Algeria

  June 18, 2026 23:00 IST

  Lionel Messi’s family revealed that his father, Jorge Messi, is recovering under medical supervision after a health issue. The statement came days after Messi was seen in tears during Argentina’s World Cup win over Algeria, explaining the emotional circumstances behind the moment.

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  After Vaiabhav Sooryavanshi, another Bihar youngster wreaks havoc in domestic cricket, scores 306*

  June 18, 2026 22:05 IST

  Bihar youngster Akshara Gupta produced a stunning unbeaten 306 in the BCA Women’s U-19 One-Day Trophy in Bhagalpur. The explosive knock came off just 126 balls and featured 55 fours and eight sixes, placing her among the top scorers in women’s domestic cricket.

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  Will Neymar play Brazil's upcoming FIFA World Cup match vs Haiti? CBF shares latest development

  June 18, 2026 21:20 IST

  Neymar will miss Brazil’s FIFA World Cup Group C clash against Haiti as he continues recovering from a calf injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed he will remain in New Jersey, with the team targeting a possible return during the knockout rounds.

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  Shafali Verma highlights Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur's influence after all-round show vs NED

  June 19, 2026 16:22 IST

  Shafali Verma credited Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur after starring in India’s 95-run T20 World Cup win over the Netherlands. The opener scored 55, took three wickets and said the duo’s guidance helped her regain confidence after a quiet start to the tournament.

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  Manika Batra dropped from Table Tennis squad for Asian Games, TTFI explains reason

  June 18, 2026 18:41 IST

  Manika Batra has been excluded from India’s Asian Games table tennis squad after failing to meet TTFI’s selection criteria. Despite being India’s second-highest-ranked woman player, her absence from domestic events left her outside the national rankings system.

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  England announce 15-member squad ahead of historic Lord's Test vs India

  June 18, 2026 17:26 IST

  England announced a 15-member squad for their first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s against India on July 10. Nat Sciver-Brunt will captain the side, while five players are in contention for either Test or full international debuts. Check full squad.

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  R Ashwin weighs in on Ishan Kishan-Rishabh Pant debate for India ahead of ODI World Cup 2027

  June 18, 2026 17:16 IST

  Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin took centre stage and talked about who would be team India's wicket keeper between Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027.

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  Why Sooryavanshi will be with his parents during Ireland, England tour? BCCI secretary explains

  June 18, 2026 16:05 IST

  BCCI will fund travel for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s parents during India’s Ireland and England tour, with secretary Devajit Saikia saying the decision is aimed at helping the 15-year-old adapt to the senior-team environment as he begins his international career.

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  Graeme Swann hails India's bench strength, names key aspect in preparation for ODI World Cup 2027

  June 18, 2026 15:46 IST

  With India registering a brilliant victory in the second ODI of the ongoing three-game series against Afghanistan, former England cricketer Graeme Swann took centre stage and talked about how strong the Men in Blue's bench strength is.

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  Shree Charani becomes third youngest Indian to achieve unique feat with four-fer against Netherlands

  June 18, 2026 14:12 IST

  Star India women's cricket Shree Charani put forth a brilliant performance against Netherlands in the second game for the Women in Blue in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2026, taking four wickets, Charani achieved a huge feat.

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  Could the IPL season start early from 2027? BCCI secretary opens up on scheduling possibility

  June 18, 2026 13:18 IST

  With the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 concluding with Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifting their second straight title, details over next season's potential schedule have been revealed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia.

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  Smriti Mandhana creates T20I history, achieves huge feat with half-century against Netherlands

  June 18, 2026 12:14 IST

  Star India women's batter Smriti Mandhana put forth a brilliant performance against the Netherlands, scoring her second straight half-century in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Mandhana also crossed the tally of 600 fours in T20I cricket.

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  Gurnoor Brar joins Piyush Chawla in elite list, continues dream start to international career

  June 18, 2026 11:37 IST

  With Gurnoor Brar taking three wickets to his name against Afghanistan in the second ODI of the ongoing series, the star player joined former cricketer Piyush Chawla in a unique list as well, after his dream start to life in international cricket.

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  Deepti Sharma equals Jhulan Goswami's legendary record as India women continue winning run in T20 WC

  June 18, 2026 10:04 IST

  Star India women's all-rounder Deepti Sharma took one wicket against the Netherlands in the Women's T20 World Cup clash, and equalled the all-time wickets tally of Jhulan Goswami in international cricket.

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  Former India cricketer hails Arshdeep Singh after stellar performance against Afghanistan

  June 18, 2026 9:09 IST

  Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary took centre stage and talked about the performance that star India pacer Arshdeep Singh put in the clash against Afghanistan as India won the second ODI of the series by 170 runs.