England captain Sciver-Brunt sidelined for two T20 World Cup group matches
(Corrects to June 24, not July 24, in paragraph 6)
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Welcome to 'Tehrangeles': Watching Iran at a World Cup with L.A.'s Iranian community - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — In the 63rd minute of their opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Monday, Iran midfielder Mohammad Mohebbi leapt into the air to meet Ramin Rezaeian's wonderfully whipped cross and guide his header in off the far post, giving New Zealand goalkeeper Max Crocombe no chance. The goal was decisive, the fourth goal in a 2-2 draw, and it sent shock waves through the 70,108-strong crowd at SoFi Stadium.
New Zealand reach 166-4 at tea on first day of second test v England
June 17 : Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell staged a New Zealand fightback on the first day of the second test against England at the Oval after the home pace attack had made early inroads. Their fifth-wicket partnership of 59 took New Zealand to 166-4 at tea.
New Zealand reach 75-2 at lunch on first day of second test v England
June 17 : New Zealand reached 75-2 at lunch after being asked to bat on the first morning of the second test against England at the Oval on Wednesday, with Henry Nicholls unbeaten on 23.
England choose to bowl at The Oval as rain delays start of play
June 17 : England won the toss and chose to bowl against New Zealand, as rain delayed the start of the second test at The Oval in London on Wednesday.
Conway and Tickner back in New Zealand's central contract list
June 17 : Top-order batter Devon Conway and pace bowler Blair Tickner have returned to New Zealand Cricket's 20-player central contract list for the 2026-27 season, the NZC said on Wednesday.
West Indies recall fit-again Joseph and Da Silva for Sri Lanka series
June 17 : Fit-again fast bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph have returned to the West Indies test squad for the upcoming two-match home series against Sri Lanka, while Joshua Da Silva has been drafted in to replace wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach.
Iran say winger Torabi gets multi-entry US visa for World Cup games
June 16 : The Iran Football Federation (FFIRI) said Mehdi Torabi received a multi-entry visa for the United States on Tuesday after his previous one expired when he left the country in the wake of the team's World Cup opener in Los Angeles.