Who made the Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026? The qualification story of all 16 teams
The FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 will be held in Amstelveen and Wavre from August 15 to 30. The Netherlands and Belgium qualified automatically as co-hosts, while continental champions from Asia, the Americas, Africa and Europe also earned direct berths. The winners of the previous two FIH Pro League editions secured two more places….
Jammu & Kashmir set to host Irani Cup at Srinagar’s Sher-I-Kashmir Stadium after four decades | Cricket News
Jammu and Kashmir’s team celebrates (PTI Photo) Mumbai: In what would be the biggest cricket match in Jammu & Kashmir since the 1980s, the Sher-I-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar is gearing up to host the Irani Cup match in October this year between 2025-26 Ranji Trophy winners Jammu and Kashmir and the Rest of India from…
Hockey World Cup 2026: How all 16 men’s teams booked their places
The FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 will be held in Amstelveen and Wavre from August 15 to 30. The 16 teams have secured their places through a combination of direct qualification and World Cup qualifying tournaments. The Netherlands and Belgium qualified automatically as co-hosts, while continental champions from Asia, the Americas, Africa and Europe…
How SA20 is reshaping South Africa’s talent hunt, from schools to the big stage | Cricket News
Graeme Smith, Commissioner of SA20, (R) and commentator Chris Morris (L) in Sandton, Johannesburg , South Africa. (Sportzpics) NEW DELHI: The SA20’s impact on South African cricket is beginning to stretch well beyond the glitz, packed stadiums and presence of some of the biggest names in world cricket. Former South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris believes,…
Hockey World Cup 2026 venues: All you need to know about Wagener Stadium and Belfius Hockey Arena
The 16th men’s and women’s FIH Hockey World Cups will be held simultaneously in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15. Wavre and Amstelveen will host the tournaments, with matches played at the Belfius Hockey Arena and Wagener Stadium respectively. While Wavre is hosting its first hockey World Cup, Amstelveen is doing so for the…
‘I don’t know who made the decision’: Ex-India batter on Jasprit Bumrah’s workload and CoE scrutiny | Cricket News
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (Reuters) India’s growing injury list has put the Centre of Excellence (COE) under the spotlight, with several players across formats currently dealing with fitness issues.Jasprit Bumrah is battling knee swelling, while Sai Sudharsan has been sidelined by a left big toe injury. Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are recovering from hamstring…
FIH Hockey World Cup Winners List: Every Champion 1971–2026
As Belgium and the Netherlands prepare to co-host the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup from August 15, a look back at every champion since the tournament’s inception — from Pakistan’s four-title dynasty to the Netherlands’ unmatched women’s record. Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup: Every Champion Since 1971 The men’s World Cup has crowned six different…
India-Afghanistan T20I series confirmed, Delhi to host three matches before Asian Games | Cricket News
India vs Afghanistan: Delhi to host three-match T20I series in September (Agency Image) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have confirmed that Afghanistan will host India in a three-match T20I series at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi from September 13 to 17, 2026.The series…
Why the Women’s Hockey World Cup Trophy Is Called the ‘Salad Bowl’
Sixteen nations will take to the turf in the men’s competition, and sixteen more in the women’s, when the 16th editions of the Hockey World Cup get underway in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15. In the history of the men’s competition, six teams have lifted the title, while four teams have triumphed in…
‘Difficult for Pakistan to handle’: Shoaib Akhtar warns Babar Azam-led side | Cricket News
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has cautioned Pakistan about the challenge awaiting them in England, warning that the hosts are unlikely to offer the same opportunities that allowed them to recover against the West Indies.Pakistan head into the upcoming Test series with Babar Azam back as their red-ball captain. His return to the leadership…
