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"Lot of positives going forward to WC": Harmanpreet Kaur after India Women lose series-decider to England

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:01:06 GMT

Taunton [UK], June 3 (ANI): Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur said that the contingent has extracted 'lot of positives' ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, despite the series loss against England on Tuesday.

India lost the series-decider by six wickets on Wednesday, and as a result, England Women clinched the series 2-1. Notably, the fixture served as the final encounter before the Wom

INS Sudarshini departs Antigua under Lokayan 26 expedition

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:29:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): INS Sudarshini departed Antigua on May 31 after concluding a four-day port call that marked an important milestone in India's maritime outreach and engagement with Caribbean nations under the ongoing Lokayan 26 expedition. The visit enhanced maritime cooperation between India and Antigua, as per a statement by the Ministry of Defence.

During the visit, the ship hosted several dign

From Wolvaardt to Shafali, a look at batters to watch out for in T20WC 2026

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:01:02 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 promises a larger stage than ever before, with 12 teams competing for the trophy in England and Wales from June 1 onwards. In a format where games can shift in a matter of overs, batters capable of changing momentum instantly become priceless assets.

Past editions have consistently produced iconic batting performances - whether it was the landmar

West Indies Academy squad embarks on Development Tour of Sri Lanka

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:58:50 GMT

Saint John's [Antigua and Barbuda], June 2 (ANI): A 16-member West Indies Academy squad has departed the region for a reciprocal tour of Sri Lanka from June 3 to June 27, where the team will face the Sri Lanka Emerging Players in a multi-format series designed to further strengthen the region's player development pathway.

It follows the visit by the Sri Lanka Emerging Team to Antigua in 2025, where the sides comp

England's Linsey Smith climbs to No. 1 in ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:01:53 GMT

London [UK], June 2 (ANI): England spinner Linsey Smith has continued her remarkable rise in international cricket by climbing to the top of the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings for the first time in her career.

The left-arm spinner's ascent comes on the back of a series of impressive performances against New Zealand and India, with Smith gaining one place to overtake Pakistan's Sadia Iqbal and claim the No. 1 r

CWI puts Region's Emerging Pace Talents to the Test in Antigua

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:26 GMT

Saint John's [Antigua and Barbuda], June 2 (ANI): Twelve of the region's fast-bowling talents will take part in a High-Performance Fast Bowling Assessment Camp from June 1 to June 11 at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua as part of Cricket West Indies' commitment to strengthening capacity and supporting player development across the Caribbean.

The primary objective of the programme is to identify and assess t

Women's T20I: Ireland edge past West Indies by 1 run, seal first-ever win against Caribbean

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:31:05 GMT

Dublin [Ireland], June 2 (ANI): Ireland moved to the top of the Tri-Nation Women's T20I series standings after a dramatic one-run DLS victory over West Indies in the fourth match of the tournament, also marking their first-ever win against the Caribbean side in the format.

Chasing 142 in 20 overs on Monday (local time), Ireland's pursuit was anchored by Orla Prendergast, who produced a composed unbeaten 71 off 46

Update: China ready to work with Brazil to further expand overall China-Latin America cooperation: Chinese FM

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:46:32 GMT

BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) -- China has always been a reliable friend to Latin American and Caribbean countries and stands ready to work with regional countries, including Brazil, to further deepen and expand overall China-Latin America cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during

West Indies announce 15-member squad for Sri Lanka ODI series; Shai Hope to lead

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:04:33 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): West Indies have announced a 15-member squad for their upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, with all three matches scheduled to be played at Sabina Park in Jamaica between June 3 and June 8.

Captain Shai Hope will continue to lead the side, which has been strengthened by the return of several key players, as per the ICC website.

Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph returns to the OD

Nepal's Kushal Bhurtel enters record books with 6 sixes in an over in Asian Games Qualifier

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:01:07 GMT

Singapore, June 1 (ANI): Nepal batter Kushal Bhurtel joined an elite group of just six players to hit six sixes in an over during his side's T20I match against China on Sunday.

Bhurtel achieved the feat in the ninth over of the innings at the Singapore National Cricket Ground during the Asian Games Qualifier opener, dispatching left-arm spinner Chen Zhuo Yue over the boundary six times in six consecutive legal de

"Sher ko khoon mooh lag gya hai": Cricket fraternity hails RCB's successful IPL title defence

Sun, 31 May 2026 19:59:04 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): The cricketing fraternity congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on sealing their second successive Indian Premier League (IPL) title, with iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar saying that the task for RCB was no longer to prove that they could do it, but to sustain their success.

After 17 years of heartbreak and a rollercoaster of emotions, happiness arrived in pairs for R

"Extraordinary player": Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar hails Sooryavanshi after teen sensation becomes youngest IPL Orange Cap winner

Sun, 31 May 2026 19:58:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has lauded rising sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after he became the youngest player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to win the Orange Cap.

At just 15 years and 65 days old, Sooryavanshi also set a new IPL record as the youngest Orange Cap winner. The previous record was held by Gujarat Titans opener Sudharsan, who won it at 23

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named Emerging Player of IPL 2026 tournament

Sun, 31 May 2026 19:57:33 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 1 (ANI): Rising sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated the awards at the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, being named the Most Valuable Player, Emerging Player of the Season, Super Striker of the Season, Orange Cap winner, and Super Sixes of the Season.

The 15-year-old Bihar-born batter had an extraordinary tournament for Rajasthan Royals, finishing as the hi

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes youngest batter to win Orange Cap in IPL history

Sun, 31 May 2026 18:37:52 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 31 (ANI): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become the youngest-ever player to claim the Orange Cap in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, following the early dismissals of Gujarat Titans (GT) openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan in the final against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday.

At just 15 years and 65 days old, Sooryavanshi set a new IPL record a

Envoy of Minister of Foreign Affairs to Caribbean & Pacific States concludes official visit to Belize

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:13:31 GMT

BELMOPAN, Belize, 4th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Omar Shehadeh, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Caribbean and Pacific States, accompanied by Salem Rashed Al Owais, UAE Non-Resident Ambassador to Belize, concluded an official visit to Belize as part of the UAE's ongoing efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties and bilateral cooperation with the Caribbean region.

Shehadeh met with John Briceno, Prime Minister

FIFA World Cup Group C preview: Brazil enters group under scrutiny

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:18:52 GMT

MEXICO CITY, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Brazil headlines Group C as it seeks a sixth World Cup title, with Morocco aiming to build on its historic run in Qatar and Scotland and Haiti making long-awaited returns. The group will be played entirely in the United States, with Brazil carrying the weight of expectation and its three rivals looking to seize a rare opportunity on the global stage.

BRAZIL

The team:

Kyrgyzstan wins seat on UN Security Council for first time ever

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A closely watched Security Council election delivered a mix of continuity and change on Wednesday, as Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe and first-time member Kyrgyzstan, secured seats around the iconic horseshoe table.

From deploying peacekeepers to conducting quiet but at times heated diplomacy, the UN Security Council sits at the heart of global decision-making on war and peace. As of January, fi

1st LD-Writethru: China ready to work with Brazil to further expand overall China-Latin America cooperation: Chinese FM

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:18:26 GMT

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during

China ready to work with Brazil to further expand overall China-Latin America cooperation: Chinese FM

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:17:53 GMT

Wang made the remarks during the fifth China-Brazil Foreign Ministerial-Level Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue with Br

Chinese naval hospital ship sets sail for mission in South China Sea

Sun, 31 May 2026 15:16:15 GMT

GUANGZHOU, May 31 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy hospital ship, Silk Road Ark, departed from a military port in Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province, on Sunday for a medical service mission to islands in the South China Sea and along South China's coasts.

The ship will offer medical consultations, physical examinations, traditional Chinese medicine physiotherapy, surgery, and

Feature: Argentine scholar praises Su Super League's innovation and inclusiveness

Sun, 31 May 2026 03:16:15 GMT

by sportswriters Zhu Xiao and Lu Huadong

NANJING, May 31 (Xinhua) -- In the run-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Esteban Zottele, an Argentine scholar who has lived in China for many years, posted a photo on social media with the caption: "Argentine football vibes in China."

The image shows a mascot from the Su Super League standing beside an inflatable figure of Lionel Messi, a vivid blend of the grassroot

France recognises role in pesticide harm across Caribbean islands

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:35:09 GMT

The lower house of parliament voted in favour of a bill saying "the state acknowledges its share of responsibility for the health-related, moral, environmental and economic harm suffered" byGuadeloupe,Martiniqueand their populations.

The Senate had already approved the measure.

Chlordecone, also known as Kepone, was used in banana plantations on the two islands from 1972 to 1993 to combat weevils.Francebann

First contact: Curaaos rise to the global stage

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:01:11 GMT

Curaao, with a population of just over158,000and a land area of 444km, qualified for the World Cup when they drew 0-0 with Jamaica last November in Kingston.

The Blue Wave as Curaao are nicknamed will play their first match at the tournament against Germany, a country of 84 million people and one of the competition's most established sides.

Germany appeared at two of the three World Cups held before the sec

Aberdeen Arts Centre asking every visitor to give 20 donation

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:02:43 GMT

Aberdeen Arts Centre asking every visitor to give 20 donation

Photos- Final Spring Into The Arts Showcase

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:04:33 GMT

Photos- Final Spring Into The Arts Showcase

Harvey Cooper & Kaleidoscope Art Workshop

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:02:12 GMT

Harvey Cooper & Kaleidoscope Art Workshop

Lloyds customers unable to make payments due to IT glitch - Lloyds Banking Group

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:06:51 GMT

Lloyds customers unable to make payments due to IT glitch - Lloyds Banking Group