India loses to Netherlands in Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 second-round match
There was an orange wave sweeping the stands as the Wagener Stadion in Amstelveen, Netherlands, was bathed in the summer sunlight, well past the Friday evening pushback. Yibbi Jansen, Netherlands’ lethal drag-flicker, scored her seventh goal of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 to put the home side 1-0 up after just 83 seconds….
Harmanpreet sits out training with back injury, expected to play in India vs Netherlands
India skipper Harmanpreet Singh sat out the training a day before its crucial World Cup second round match against Netherlands on Saturday. But the team’s talisman is expected to play against the world no. 2 host nation and that the defender is managing a slight back injury he picked up in the last game against…
Is India out of Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 after Netherlands loss?
India lost 0-2 to the Netherlands in their first second-round fixture at the ongoing FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026. Despite the loss, the Salima Tete-led side still doesn’t find itself out of contention for a semifinals spot at the World Cup. Is India out of FIH Women’s World Cup 2026 semifinals contention after Netherlands…
Rahul Dravid, Steve Waugh and Abhishek Bachchan invited as special guests for India vs Netherlands in Men’s Hockey World Cup
Indian men’s mouth-watering second round World Cup opener against Netherlands on Saturday will draw star attraction away from the hockey community. Actor Abhishek Bachchan and former international cricketers Rahul Dravid and Steve Waugh will be in attendance as special guests on the invitation of FIH president Tayyab Ikram. ALSO READ | Harmanpreet sits out training…
‘I would not say no’: CSK legend considers England batting coach role for Ashes | Cricket News
Michael Hussey, left, with MS Dhoni, during the Chennai Super Kings ROAR 2026, pre-season fan event, at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. (PTI File Photo) Former Australia batter Mike Hussey has said he is open to helping England with their batting during next year’s Ashes series after being approached by England head coach Stephen…
India vs Netherlands LIVE score, Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: Lineups out; Match at 9:30pm IST
NED vs IND: Catch all the LIVE scores, updates, commentary from the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool-E fixture between Netherlands and India in the second round at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Friday.
Joe Root’s captaincy return begins in style as England crush Pakistan by innings and 103 runs in 1st Test | Cricket News
England crush Pakistan inside three days (Agency Image) England made a stunning start to the new era under returning captain Joe Root, thrashing Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, on Friday.In their first Test since Ben Stokes’ retirement and Brendon McCullum’s departure as head…
Pakistan’s Ali Usman becomes first visiting left-arm spinner in 16 years to achieve this feat in England | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Ali Usman gave Pakistan a big boost with a five-wicket haul, but England still took a commanding 238-run lead in the first Test at Headingley on Friday. England, who resumed Day 3 on 366-8, were bowled out for 409 in 89.5 overs. Their lower order added 43 runs, with Jofra Archer scoring 23…
A team within a team: Suraj Karkera on guiding junior Mohith inside new-look Indian goalkeeping department
India’s goalkeeping department comprising, Suraj Karkera and Mohith HS, endured a rocky start, having come together only at the start of the year. After a difficult beginning, the duo is now facing its biggest test at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026. Before the start of the tournament, both Karkera and Mohith had a…
16 years, no 50-plus stand: Pakistan’s opening woes continue in England | Cricket News
Azan Awais (Image credit: X) Pakistan’s struggle to produce a strong opening partnership in England has now lasted 16 years. They have not had a 50-plus opening stand in their last 27 Test innings in England. Their last opening partnership of 50 or more came in 2010.The same problem returned in the first Test against…
