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Harmanpreet Kaur to Lead India Women’s Team in T20 World Cup

May 2, 2026 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, May 2: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced India’s squad for the upcoming edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, to be held in England from June 14. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side with the opening batsman Smriti Mandhana as the vice-captain. One of the […]

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Iran to participate in 2026 World Cup, confirms FIFA chief Infantino

May 1, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the upcoming 2026 World Cup, to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, despite recent tensions involving Israel and the United States. Infantino made the announcement during his inaugural address at the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada. FIFA also […]

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FIFA chief Infantino lauds PM Modi’s football session in Sikkim

April 29, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s passion for sports, sharing a photograph of the PM engaging in a game of football with children in Sikkim. On Tuesday, PM Modi joined his “young friends” for a game of football in Gangtok, Sikkim, calling it a lovely morning and an […]

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Afghan women on way back to official international matches after FIFA rule change

April 29, 2026 revoi editor

Vancouver: FIFA has approved a rule change allowing Afghan women footballers to play official international matches in FIFA competitions, giving players exiled since the Taliban’s return to power a route back into international football. Afghanistan’s women’s national team has not played an official competitive international since before the Taliban returned to power in 2021. The […]

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Human Rights Watch urges FIFA to push for ‘ICE Truce’ at World Cup

April 28, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Human Rights Watch (HRW), in a report published on Monday, urged FIFA to press the U.S. government to implement an “ICE Truce” during this year’s FIFA World Cup 2026, calling for a public commitment to suspend immigration enforcement at matches and related venues. The 2026 World Cup – the first edition of the […]

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Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at the World Cup

April 28, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Two Republican members of Congress are urging the Trump administration to authorise the National Guard to help counter potential drone threats and ensure a “unified federal security posture” during the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches. In a letter sent Friday, U.S. Representatives Michael McCaul and Elijah Crane—both members of the House of Representative’s […]

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Mandaviya launches NRAI athlete app, grassroots drive to introduce 7.5 lakh youth to shooting

April 27, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya attended the 75th anniversary celebrations of the National Rifle Association of India on Sunday, where a nationwide grassroots initiative and a new digital athlete management platform were launched. The programme aims to introduce 7.5 lakh school and college students to shooting through a hands-on “10-shot experience,” building interest […]

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US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won’t be allowed

April 24, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that Washington has no objection to Iranian players competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though individuals with links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) would not be permitted entry. “Nothing from the U.S. has told them they can’t come,” Rubio told reporters. […]

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Tilak Varma shines as Hardik Pandya hails timely knock in IPL 2026 win

April 21, 2026 revoi editor

Ahmedabad: Captain Hardik Pandya heaped praise on top batter Tilak Varma after his brilliant century helped the Mumbai Indians (MI) crush the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 99 runs in Match 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. Pandya said that Tilak’s knock was exactly what […]

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IPL 2026: Gill anchors clinical chase as GT outclass KKR, hand them fifth straight defeat

April 18, 2026 revoi editor

Ahmedabad: Shubman Gill produced another commanding knock at the Narendra Modi Stadium, striking a fluent 86 to steer Gujarat Titans to a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders and deepen their struggles in IPL 2026. Gill’s 50-ball effort, studded with eight fours and four sixes, ensured GT stayed ahead for most of the 181-run chase. […]

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