John Kear remembered as inspirational figure by former player Johnny Lawless
John Kear has been described as a coach who made players believe they could achieve the impossible following his death at the age of 71.
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ICC suspends Cricket Canada's membership but keeps teams eligible for events
June 1 : The International Cricket Council has suspended Canada over breaches of the national board's membership obligations, weeks after the global governing body's anti-corruption unit launched an investigation into Cricket Canada.
Iran drop Azmoun as Taremi leads 26-man World Cup squad in US
June 1 : Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei named a 26-man squad for the World Cup on Monday, relying on veterans Mehdi Taremi and Alireza Jahanbakhsh, while leaving out Sardar Azmoun.
Cricket Canada suspended by governing body due to 'serious breaches' of membership
After a series of controversies and allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Cricket Canada’s membership.
Attack-minded Ivorians bullish ahead of World Cup return
June 1 : Ivory Coast will take a team laden with attacking talent to the World Cup and are hoping to make a big impact in their first appearance at the tournament since 2014.
Netherlands aim for World Cup glory despite lack of star power
June 1 : The Netherlands consider themselves World Cup contenders but head for the 2026 finals with a squad that contains few of the outstanding individual stars and little of the overall quality that has marked their previous appearances at the tournament.
Iraq name experienced World Cup squad with Hussein spearheading attack
June 1 : Iraq head coach Graham Arnold named his final 26-man World Cup squad on Monday, relying heavily on the core group of players who secured qualification through the intercontinental playoffs.
Tunisia seek fresh spark as Lamouchi reshapes ageing squad
CAIRO, June 1 : Tunisia carry quiet momentum into the 2026 World Cup after cruising through qualifying without conceding a single goal, but familiar doubts remain over whether their disciplined approach can trouble the game's elite on the global stage.