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ICC unveils date, venues for Women T20 World Cup 2026

Dubai [UAE], June 2 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the venues and dates for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to be held in England.

Hosts England will kick off the extravagant cricket tournament on June 12, which will be held at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The famed Oval in London will host both the semi-finals on June 30 and July 2, respectively, while the fina

Venkatesh Prasad, Gibbs, Dilshan headline LEGEN-Z T10 launch in Delhi

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): India's biggest tennis ball cricket league, The LEGEN-Z T10, was launched with a grand ceremony on Monday in Delhi, setting the stage for an electrifying inaugural season this June.

The star-studded launch was graced by key figures from the cricketing world including Venkatesh Prasad, president of The LEGEN-Z T10; former cricketers Herschelle Gibbs, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Parvinder

Gibbs, Dilshan root for RCB to bring maiden IPL title to Bengaluru

By Vivek Prabhakar Singh

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Former South African swashbuckler Herschelle Gibbs and ex-Sri Lankan captain Tillakaratne Dilshan have advocated for Royal Challengers Bengaluru to pip Punjab Kings and clinch their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

RCB will enter familiar territory on Tuesday in the world's largest crick

Russian folk art takes center stage in Zimbabwe

Moscow [Russia], June 2 (ANI): The inaugural Days of Russian Spiritual Culture were recently celebrated in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, marking a significant moment of cultural diplomacy between the two nations. The event was held in partnership with TV BRICS, serving as the international media collaborator.

The initiative stems from agreements between the Russian and Zimbabwean Ministries of Culture, finalis

African state accuses Western powers of destabilization campaign

Nigers interim president has claimed that France is backing armed groups in the Sahel through covert networks

Niger's interim president, Abdourahamane Tchiani, has accused Western powers, particularly France, of fueling terrorist violence in the African country in an attempt to impose a "new model of governance" against the will of the Nigerien people.

In an interview with state broadcaster

SA's power-hitter Heinrich Klaasen announces retirement from international cricket

New Delhi [India] June 2 (ANI): South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday. The wicketkeeper-batter, who made his debut in 2018, took to social media to announce his retirement.

Klaasen posted on his Instagram, 'It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket. It took me a long time to decide wha

Air India expands codeshare partnership with Air Mauritius

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Air India and the national carrier of Mauritius, Air Mauritius, have expanded their existing codeshare partnership to offer travelers improved connectivity across the Indian Subcontinent and the African region.

As per a statement from Air India, the two airlines signed the expanded codeshare agreement on the sidelines of the 81st IATA AGM in New Delhi, in the presence of Campbell

Over 150 killed in catastrophic flooding in African state

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called for expanded rescue efforts and increased preparedness across the country

The death toll from flooding in central Nigeria has reached 153, local authorities confirmed on Saturday, as search-and-rescue efforts continue.

The updated figures were provided by Ibrahim Hussaini, head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), who said the dis

Over 150 killed in catastrophic flooding in African state (VIDEO)

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called for expanded rescue efforts and increased preparedness across the country

The death toll from flooding in central Nigeria has reached 153, local authorities confirmed on Saturday, as search-and-rescue efforts continue.

The updated figures were provided by Ibrahim Hussai

UK backs controversial autonomy offer for African region

The shift comes a year after British lawmakers pushed for recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara

The UK has endorsed Morocco's plan to grant limited autonomy to Western Sahara, ending decades of official neutrality in one of the most protracted territorial disputes in the North African region.

Algae can clean sewage without electricity or chemicals - we put it to the test in South Africa

Across Africa, many rural communities face a growing sanitation crisis. Wastewater treatment systems, where they exist, are often old, overloaded, or broken. In some towns, untreated sewage flo

Chinese coastal city blazes growth trail with fire safety industry

SHIJIAZHUANG, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Tucked along China's northern coast, the city of Qinhuangdao in Hebei Province is best known for Shanhaiguan Pass, a historic section of the Great Wall that meets the Bohai Sea. However, beyond its ancient fortifications, this port city has emerged as an unexpected leader in buttressing a modern frontier: smart fire protection.

In a sprawling 3,200-square-meter smart manufacturing

"No currency other than runs...": South Africa's Rickelton ahead of WTC final against Australia

Johannesburg [South Africa], June 2 (ANI): Ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, South African opener Ryan Rickelton is relying on his past and current experiences in international cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), as he awaits his to take down a world-class Aussie pace trio of skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the first-time in white clothing.

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Stuart Broad takes first coaching role post retirement, joins SA as consultant ahead of WTC final against rival Australia

Johannesburg [South Africa], June 2 (ANI): Former England pacer Stuart Broad has been roped in as a consultant for the South Africa men's team ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, reported the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.

Taking on his first coaching role since retiring in 2023, Broad will attend Proteas training on June 9 at Lord's as Temba Bavuma's side aim to det

Africa's new credit rating agency could change the rules of the game. Here's how

For governments, a credit rating is more than a financial signal. It is a verdict that can influence the cost of borrowing, access to markets and, ultimately, the ability to provide for their citizens.

Rating decisions are made behind closed doors in a private process that isn't open to assessment or scrutiny.

For African countries, this opacity can be especially damaging. When rating decisions lack transp