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The expanded 12-team ICC Women’s T20 World Cup begins Friday in Birmingham. Reigning 50-over champions India, hosts England, and South Africa look to challenge heavyweights Australia in what promises to be the most open tournament in its history.

Former India batter Suresh Raina believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's experience will be crucial for captain Shubman Gill during the 2027 ODI World Cup. Anil Kumble also praised Gill's leadership, saying he has handled captaincy without compromising his batting form.

The BCCI Women's Selection Committee has named the India Women’s U-19 squads for the upcoming Sri Lanka Women’s U-19 Tour of India. Bhavika Ahire will captain both the T20 and one-day teams in the six-match home series.

Bhimavaram Bulls chased down a massive 214-run target to defeat Vijayawada Sunrisers by three wickets in the Andhra Premier League T20 match in Visakhapatnam. Dheeraj’s explosive 56 and Munish’s 49 powered a thrilling victory despite Ashwin Hebbar’s 124.

Sunit Chowrasia shot a bogey-free eight-under 62, the lowest round of the tournament, to take a two-shot lead after round two of the DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial in Lucknow. Abhishek Kumar slipped to second despite another bogey-free round

Heroes Club defeated Abbas Union FC 2-1 in the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament at Bolarum on Wednesday. Vinod and Harsha scored for the winners, while Abid netted the lone goal for Abbas Union FC in the second half

England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the squad for the second Test against New Zealand following an alleged nightclub incident. Joe Root will serve as interim captain for the match starting June 17

Richa Ghosh’s blistering 36-ball 68 went in vain as England defeated India by five runs in a tense 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up match. Chasing 172, India fell short at 166 despite Richa's late final-over fireworks

Returning from a fitness lay-off, veteran opener Rohit Sharma took center stage during India’s net session in Mohali. Despite a scratchy start against pace, the 39-year-old gradually found his rhythm, capping the session with effortless sixes against spin

Former skipper Michael Vaughan argues that Ben Stokes' midnight curfew breach at a London nightclub should not cost him England's Test captaincy. Vaughan believes Stokes holds enough "credit in the bank" despite the ongoing ECB investigation ahead of the second Test

The Telangana State Under-9 Chess Championship will be held from June 14 to 16 at LB Stadium Yoga Hall in Hyderabad. The event will help select the State team for the national championship and is open to eligible Telangana-resident Indian citizens

Jai Raj Ispat Limited has partnered with Andhra Premier League franchise Tungabhadra Warriors for the ongoing cricket season. The company’s flagship brand ATOOT will feature on the team jersey as part of its efforts to support sports and youth-focused initiatives

Sanika Chalke’s brilliant unbeaten 74 off 51 balls steered Aakash Tigers into the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League final. Chasing 114, the Tigers defeated Thane Sky Risers by eight wickets at Wankhede and will face SOBO Mumbai Falcons on Saturday

Andhra Pradesh para athletes won 29 medals, including 15 gold, at the 26th Junior and Sub-Junior National Para Swimming Championship in Bengaluru. Ravikumar Valasanaini and Parnika Nuthangi secured three gold medals each as the State delivered a strong performance

The ASMITA Women City League Cycling Competition, an initiative of Khelo India and the Sports Authority of India, will be organised on June 13 by the Medchal Malkajgiri District Cycling Association, providing a competitive platform for girls and women cyclists

Sanika Chalke’s brilliant unbeaten 74 off 51 balls steered Aakash Tigers into the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League final. Chasing 114, the Tigers defeated Thane Sky Risers by eight wickets at Wankhede and will face SOBO Mumbai Falcons on Saturday

Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee and Bangladesh duo Taijul Islam and Mushfiqur Rahim have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for May. Lauren Bell, Gull Feroza and Maddy Green are contenders for the women’s honour

Sanika Chalke’s brilliant unbeaten 74 off 51 balls steered Aakash Tigers into the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League final. Chasing 114, the Tigers defeated Thane Sky Risers by eight wickets at Wankhede and will face SOBO Mumbai Falcons on Saturday

Brilliant Chess Academy will conduct the 241st Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament on June 13 and 14 at Brilliant Grammar High School, Dilsukhnagar. The event carries Rs 10,000 prize money and special awards for leading performers across multiple junior age categories

TVS Motor Company has presented a TVS Apache RTR 310 to India’s fastest 100m sprinter Gurindervir Singh in recognition of his achievements. The company said the association reflects a shared commitment to speed, performance, precision and pushing competitive boundaries

Hyderabad will host the second season of the Archery Premier League from October 8 to 18 at People’s Plaza. Six franchise teams featuring 48 Indian and international archers will compete in recurve and compound events in an 11-day tournament

Seven iconic cricketers, including Harmanpreet Kaur and Ellyse Perry, are set to feature in their 10th consecutive Women's T20 World Cup. The milestone celebrates their extraordinary structural longevity from the tournament's 2009 inception to England 2026

Zee's newly launched Unite8 Sports network and the ZEE5 digital platform will provide comprehensive live coverage of the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 for football fans across India. Here is the complete broadcast guide

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to miss the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after sustaining a leg niggle at the CoE. Pandya joins Virat Kohli on the injury list, opening selection doors for Shivam Dube