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Anas Khan and Ayesha Gupta emerged champions in the elite Category A divisions as the 24th NCR Cup Junior Golf Tournament concluded at Delhi Golf Club. Chaitanya Pandey dominated Category B, while more than 160 junior golfers competed in the WAGR-ranking event.

India will begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Pakistan in Birmingham on Sunday. Jemimah Rodrigues highlighted the pressure and excitement surrounding the rivalry, while coach Amol Muzumdar stressed composure as India chase a strong start.

India pacer Prasidh Krishna believes the ODI series against Afghanistan will help the team identify the right combinations and build momentum ahead of the 2027 World Cup. He also spoke about adapting across formats and embracing responsibility within the squad.

Folarin Balogun scored twice as the United States opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 4-1 win over Paraguay. An own goal, Balogun’s first-half brace and Gio Reyna’s late strike secured three points for the hosts.

Persistent rain delayed the toss for the opening ODI between India and Afghanistan at Dharamshala’s HPCA Stadium. Weather conditions continue to threaten the start of play, with the three-match series serving as an important step in India’s World Cup preparations.

Ajeetesh Sandhu emerged as the leading Indian at the halfway stage of the International Series Morocco after a bogey-free 70 moved him to four-under. Only Karandeep Kochhar and Gaganjeet Bhullar joined him in making the cut, while Bubba Watson shared the lead.

World Cup gold medallist Esha Singh said mental focus and the ability to block distractions were key to her success. Speaking at a felicitation event in Hyderabad, she also credited her parents for supporting her sporting journey without pressure.

Brazil will be without Neymar for their World Cup opener against Morocco as he recovers from a calf injury. Coach Carlo Ancelotti said the forward may miss the entire group stage, though hopes remain for a return later in the tournament.

Substitute Cyle Larin scored late to earn Canada a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their World Cup opener. The result gave Canada their first-ever point in tournament history after a spirited comeback in front of home fans.

The FIFA World Cup in Canada opened with a star-studded ceremony in Toronto featuring Nora Fatehi and global performers. While festivities drew attention, empty seats and ticket availability sparked debate, even as FIFA defended attendance figures from early matches.

Vijayawada Sunrisers beat Kakinada Kings by 51 runs in an Andhra Premier League T20 match at Visakhapatnam. M. Abhinav’s 49 and M. Lekaz Reddy’s unbeaten 62 stood out, but Sunrisers’ 202 proved too strong as Kings finished at 151

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli and ICC Chairman Jay Shah led cricket fraternity tributes to New Zealand's Kane Williamson after he announced his international retirement, concluding a historic 16-year career as the Black Caps' highest run-scorer

Former India captain Virat Kohli, ICC Chairman Jay Shah, and Australia's David Warner led global tributes to New Zealand batting legend Kane Williamson, who announced his international retirement after a glorious 16-year career scoring 19,346 runs

Double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra will miss the upcoming Doha Diamond League on June 19 due to a back injury. Chopra is currently undergoing rehabilitation in Switzerland ahead of the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games later this year

Wicketkeeper-batter Deeksha has been selected for the India Under-19 women's cricket team. A trainee of former BCCI selection chairman MSK Prasad's academy since age eight, Deeksha was felicitated for her historic achievement and holistic excellence

Gymkhana FC cruised to a dominant 6-1 victory over City College Old Boys in the Bolarum Challenge Cup on Friday. Majid scored a second-half brace, while Kishore, Nanda, Sunil, and Vishal scored a goal each in the rout

Members of the American Telugu Association and donors have mobilized ₹2.72 crore for Spandana Lagishetti, a Mancherial student critically injured after a fall in the US. Her working-class parents are now appealing to the government for urgent visa assistance

: Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes batting must anchor India's 2026 Women's T20 World Cup campaign. She emphasized that with a developing bowling lineup, the top five specialist batters have absolutely no room for failure

South Korea staged a brilliant second-half comeback to defeat Czechia 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A opener. Goals from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu canceled out Ladislav Krejci's thundering header at Guadalajara Stadium

PV Sindhu entered the Australian Open semifinals with a commanding straight-game win over Chen Su Yu of Chinese Taipei in Sydney. The Indian star will next face top seed Akane Yamaguchi in a highly anticipated clash between two leading shuttlers

New Zealand batting legend Kane Williamson has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket, ending a historic 16-year career. The 35-year-old steps away as the BlackCaps' all-time highest run-scorer, amassing 19,346 runs across all formats

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes India’s squad selection for the Afghanistan ODI series signals early preparation for the 2027 World Cup. He highlighted Gurnoor Brar's bounce, Ishan Kishan’s versatility, and the critical need for fast-bowling all-rounders in South Africa

Jalandhar all-rounder Arjun Rajput has been selected for the India U-19 squad touring Sri Lanka this July. The son of a local kulcha seller, Arjun’s milestone rewards years of family sacrifice and training at the Harbhajan Singh Academy

Ahead of the ODI series opener against Afghanistan, Irfan Pathan highlighted Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as India's World Cup pillars. Pathan also backed KL Rahul as the primary wicketkeeper, with Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson providing robust middle-order backup