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Deepti Sharma is just two wickets away from overtaking Jhulan Goswami to become the highest wicket-taker in women's international cricket.


Deepti Sharma's 5/10 against Pakistan takes her tally to 354 international wickets.

India all-rounder needs two more scalps to surpass Jhulan Goswami's record of 355 wickets.

Jhulan Goswami and Deepti Sharma in this frame. (X)

After heroics vs Pakistan in Women's T20 World Cup, Deepti Sharma eyes massive J

R Ashwin doesn't believe India have the depth in the batting lineup laced with power-hitting options which makes them a match for England and Australia.

R Ashwin said India are short on power-hitting options.

Ashwin feels India's power-hitting is inferior to England and Australia. 

R Ashwin, Team India

'Not sure India will go very far in this T20 World Cup': R Ashwin's prediction

Deepti Sharma went on a record-breaking spree as she claimed an economical fifer in India's Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Pakistan.

Deepti Sharma registered best bowling figures for India in T20Is.

Deepti is now the leading wicket-taker in T20Is. 

Deepti Sharma

Deepti Sharma breaks all-time T20I record with 5/10 vs PAK in WT20 WC 2026

Wahab Riaz breaks silence on handshake row: Pakistan head coach Wahab Riaz said that they were in the run chase during powerplay overs but lost the plot in middle overs.

India beat Pakistan by 64 runs in their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opening encounter.

Pakistan head coach Wahab Riaz feels handshake snub won't make a big difference.

Wahab Riaz

'I don't know what...': PAK head coach Riaz on IND's handshake snub in WT20 WC

Harmanpreet Kaur was all praise for Richa Ghosh's explosive knock in India's commanding 64-run win over Pakistan in their Women's T20 World Cup clash 

Harmanpreet Kaur lauded Richa Ghosh's knock in India's winning knock against Pakistan

India bulldozed Pakistan by 64 runs in their Women's T20 World Cup campaign

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur in this frame. (Getty)

'If it's in my hand, I would love to send her on first ball': Harmanpreet Kaur

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Sweden star Yasin Ayari chose not to celebrate against Tunisia after scoring twice, a gesture linked to his family's Tunisian roots.



Yasin Ayari scores brace as Sweden thrash Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup opener.

Sweden midfielder refuses to celebrate goals against his father's homeland, Tunisia.

Yasin Ayari in this frame. (Getty)

Scored twice, yet didn't celebrate: The reason behind Yasin Ayari's gesture 

After making a name for himself with sheer pace and rattling batters in SMAT 2025-26, pacer Ashok Sharma has moved to Gujarat for next season of domestic cricket.

Ashok Sharma was the joint-highest wicket-taker in SMAT 2025-26.

Ashok played 6 games for Gujarat Titans in his debut IPL season. 

Shubman Gill, Prasidh Krishna, Rahul Tewatia, Sai Sudharsan

After IPL debut for Gill's GT, pacer makes domestic cricket move from RAJ-GUJ 

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A day after Neeraj Chopra was named in the Commonwealth Games 2026 squad, he is set to return to competitive action with Doha Diamond League.

Neeraj Chopra has recovered from the back injury.

Neeraj had crossed the 90-metre mark in previous Doha Diamond League. 

Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra's comeback confirmed, set to return for this Diamond League event 

Cricket's Snicko technology played a key role in football as VAR used it to award Sweden's fourth goal in their 5-1 FIFA World Cup win over Tunisia.


Snicko confirms Alexander Isak's touch, helping VAR overturn offside call.

Mattias Svanberg's goal stands after cricket-style technology intervention.

Mattias Svanberg of Sweden celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Sweden and Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Monterrey, Mexico.

FIFA World Cup 2026 sees rare cricket-football crossover during Sweden vs Tunisi

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