The women’s T20 World Cup begins on June 12 in England and Wales.
“We were clear from the start that the T20 World Cup was the priority series and we were going to make decisions around that,” Flegler told reporters.
“The stress reaction in the back during the Indian series, not ideal, but things do happen. She’s on track for the T20 World Cup and that’s what the goal was at the start. It’s probably a fair point to say it’s unprecedented.”
The women’s T20 World Cup begins on June 12 in England and Wales.
“We were clear from the start that the T20 World Cup was the priority series and we were going to make decisions around that,” Flegler told reporters.
“The stress reaction in the back during the Indian series, not ideal, but things do happen. She’s on track for the T20 World Cup and that’s what the goal was at the start. It’s probably a fair point to say it’s unprecedented.”
Published on Apr 08, 2026
#Injury #concerns #prompt #Molineux #captaincy #review #ahead #World #Cup #Australia #selector #Flegler">Injury concerns may prompt Molineux captaincy review ahead of World Cup: Australia selector Flegler
The decision to appoint Sophie Molineux as Australia women’s captain may require reassessment if she continues to be affected by injuries, selector Shawn Flegler said on Wednesday. The bowling all-rounder was named the team’s all-format captain in January, succeeding Alyssa Healy.
However, the 28-year-old has struggled with a back injury and was ruled out of the remainder of Australia’s multi-format series against India during February and March.
Molineux captained Australia in the T20 leg of its West Indies tour in March-April, but neither batted nor bowled in the first two matches and missed the other games.
The women’s T20 World Cup begins on June 12 in England and Wales.
“We were clear from the start that the T20 World Cup was the priority series and we were going to make decisions around that,” Flegler told reporters.
“The stress reaction in the back during the Indian series, not ideal, but things do happen. She’s on track for the T20 World Cup and that’s what the goal was at the start. It’s probably a fair point to say it’s unprecedented.”
The decision to appoint Sophie Molineux as Australia women’s captain may require reassessment if she…
Thailand’s foreign minister confirmed on Wednesday the deaths of three Thai crew members of a cargo ship struck by Iran while transiting the Strait of Hormuz a month ago.
US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February prompted Tehran to respond by effectively closing the strait, a crucial artery for global oil supplies, and launching attacks on vessels.
The Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree was struck on March 11 while travelling through the Gulf waterway, after departing a port in the United Arab Emirates.
Twenty Thai crew members returned home in mid-March, while three others had been reported missing and presumed trapped in the damaged engine room of the vessel.
Thai crew of Mayuree Naree, that was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, leave from Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakarn, Thailand on March 16, 2026. Photo: AP
“Unfortunately, the three remaining crew members we found eventually, they lost their lives in the incident,” Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told reporters on Wednesday.
#Thailand #confirms #deaths #cargo #ship #crew #Gulf #attackIran, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, United States, United Arab Emirates, Mayuree Naree, Omani, Abbas Araghchi, Gulf waterway, Tehran, Thai, Thailand, Marine Traffic, Strait of Hormuz">
Thailand’s foreign minister confirmed on Wednesday the deaths of three Thai crew members of a cargo ship struck by Iran while transiting the Strait of Hormuz a month ago.
US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February prompted Tehran to respond by effectively closing the strait, a crucial artery for global oil supplies, and launching attacks on vessels.
The Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree was struck on March 11 while travelling through the Gulf waterway, after departing a port in the United Arab Emirates.
Twenty Thai crew members returned home in mid-March, while three others had been reported missing and presumed trapped in the damaged engine room of the vessel.
Thai crew of Mayuree Naree, that was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, leave from Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakarn, Thailand on March 16, 2026. Photo: AP
“Unfortunately, the three remaining crew members we found eventually, they lost their lives in the incident,” Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told reporters on Wednesday.
#Thailand #confirms #deaths #cargo #ship #crew #Gulf #attackIran, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, United States, United Arab Emirates, Mayuree Naree, Omani, Abbas Araghchi, Gulf waterway, Tehran, Thai, Thailand, Marine Traffic, Strait of Hormuz">Thailand confirms deaths of 3 cargo ship crew in Gulf attack
Thailand’s foreign minister confirmed on Wednesday the deaths of three Thai crew members of a cargo ship struck by Iran while transiting the Strait of Hormuz a month ago.
US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February prompted Tehran to respond by effectively closing the strait, a crucial artery for global oil supplies, and launching attacks on vessels.
The Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree was struck on March 11 while travelling through the Gulf waterway, after departing a port in the United Arab Emirates.
Twenty Thai crew members returned home in mid-March, while three others had been reported missing and presumed trapped in the damaged engine room of the vessel.
Thai crew of Mayuree Naree, that was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, leave from Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakarn, Thailand on March 16, 2026. Photo: AP
“Unfortunately, the three remaining crew members we found eventually, they lost their lives in the incident,” Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told reporters on Wednesday.
#Thailand #confirms #deaths #cargo #ship #crew #Gulf #attackIran, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, United States, United Arab Emirates, Mayuree Naree, Omani, Abbas Araghchi, Gulf waterway, Tehran, Thai, Thailand, Marine Traffic, Strait of Hormuz
Thailand’s foreign minister confirmed on Wednesday the deaths of three Thai crew members of a…
#Deadspin #Predators #blank #Ducks #move #playoff #position">Deadspin | Predators blank Ducks to move into playoff position
Apr 4, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Reid Schaefer (49) moves the puck following a face off during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Corinne Votaw-Imagn Images
Goaltender Justus Annunen posted his first shutout of the season and Erik Haula netted one goal and one assist to pace the visiting Nashville Predators to a 5-0 victory over the slumping Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.
Annunen made 43 saves for his third career shutout as the Predators jumped into a playoff position.
Filip Forsberg, Brady Skjei, Zachary L’Heureux and Fedor Svechkov all tallied once for the Predators (37-31-10, 84 points).
Ryan O’Reilly and Joakim Kemell both collected a pair of assists.
The victory is the first shutout of the season for the Predators.
Nashville, which was last in the league standings on Dec. 8, jumped one point ahead of the Los Angeles Kings in the chase for the Western Conference’s second wild-card spot.
Nashville has four games remaining in the regular season, one fewer than the Kings. The San Jose Sharks are three points back of Nashville but with two games in hand.
Goalie Lukas Dostal stopped 20 shots for the Ducks (41-32-5, 87 points), who have lost six straight games, five of them in regulation time.
The Ducks are one point behind the Pacific Division-leading Edmonton Oilers, but in the third spot. The Vegas Golden Knights are tied with the Oilers in points but trail via the tiebreaker. All three teams have four games remaining in the regular season.
After a blanked first period, the Predators opened the scoring when Haula went untouched to the slot and while using a defender as a screen fired a top-corner shot at 7:07 of the second period.
Forsberg doubled the Nashville lead on the power play by firing a shot through a collection of players screening the goaltender and finding the mark at 11:26 for his fifth goal in as many outings.
Skjei gave Nashville a three-goal edge when he went top corner on a short-handed breakaway opportunity with one minute remaining in the second period.
L’Heureux extended the edge just before the midway point of the third period by scoring on an odd-man rush, and Svechkov rounded out the scoring by redirecting Tyson Jost’s pass at 15:07 of the final frame.
“Our first and foremost duty is to restore the lost glory of Bangladesh cricket,” said Tamim.
“Our biggest priority is to amend the loss to our reputation in the last 18 months.”
Under the previous board, Bangladesh refused to play in India at this year’s T20 World Cup, citing security concerns after fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was dumped by IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.
The International Cricket Council refused a Bangladesh request to play its matches in Sri Lanka and kicked it out of the tournament.
Tamim pledged to hold fair elections to replace his caretaker administration as soon as possible.
But sacked BCB president Aminul Islam insisted he was still in charge, calling the dissolution a “constitutional coup” and “government interference”.
“Such actions risk eroding investor confidence, threatening hosting rights and damaging Bangladesh’s standing within the international cricketing community,” said Aminul.
Tamim scored more than 15,000 runs for Bangladesh in a career spanning 15 years and remains the only Bangladeshi to make centuries in all three formats of international cricket.
“Our first and foremost duty is to restore the lost glory of Bangladesh cricket,” said Tamim.
“Our biggest priority is to amend the loss to our reputation in the last 18 months.”
Under the previous board, Bangladesh refused to play in India at this year’s T20 World Cup, citing security concerns after fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was dumped by IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.
The International Cricket Council refused a Bangladesh request to play its matches in Sri Lanka and kicked it out of the tournament.
Tamim pledged to hold fair elections to replace his caretaker administration as soon as possible.
But sacked BCB president Aminul Islam insisted he was still in charge, calling the dissolution a “constitutional coup” and “government interference”.
“Such actions risk eroding investor confidence, threatening hosting rights and damaging Bangladesh’s standing within the international cricketing community,” said Aminul.
Tamim scored more than 15,000 runs for Bangladesh in a career spanning 15 years and remains the only Bangladeshi to make centuries in all three formats of international cricket.
Bangladesh’s interim cricket chief Tamim Iqbal has vowed to repair the country’s damaged reputation in the game, following the board’s dismissal over alleged “gross irregularities”.
Cricket and politics are intertwined in Bangladesh with the sport affected by the turmoil following the uprising in 2024 that ousted long-time ruler Sheikh Hasina.
A new government was elected in February and on Tuesday the National Sports Council said it had dissolved the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after finding “gross irregularities” in its 2025 election.
An interim board was appointed, led by the 37-year-old former captain Tamim, who retired from international cricket in 2023.
“Our first and foremost duty is to restore the lost glory of Bangladesh cricket,” said Tamim.
“Our biggest priority is to amend the loss to our reputation in the last 18 months.”
Under the previous board, Bangladesh refused to play in India at this year’s T20 World Cup, citing security concerns after fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was dumped by IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.
The International Cricket Council refused a Bangladesh request to play its matches in Sri Lanka and kicked it out of the tournament.
Tamim pledged to hold fair elections to replace his caretaker administration as soon as possible.
But sacked BCB president Aminul Islam insisted he was still in charge, calling the dissolution a “constitutional coup” and “government interference”.
“Such actions risk eroding investor confidence, threatening hosting rights and damaging Bangladesh’s standing within the international cricketing community,” said Aminul.
Tamim scored more than 15,000 runs for Bangladesh in a career spanning 15 years and remains the only Bangladeshi to make centuries in all three formats of international cricket.
#Deadspin #benchesclearing #fight #Braves #emerge #win #Angels">Deadspin | After benches-clearing fight, Braves emerge with win over Angels
Apr 7, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Mauricio Dubón (14) slides into third base during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images
Ozzie Albies homered and Eli White doubled and drove in two runs, including the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly, as the Atlanta Braves earned a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in a contest that featured a benches-emptying brawl on Tuesday in Anaheim, Calif.
Matt Olson doubled and scored twice, Austin Riley and Mauricio Dubon each had two hits and a run and Drake Baldwin had two hits and an RBI for Atlanta.
Tyler Kinley (1-0), taking over for starter Reynaldo Lopez, who was ejected in the bottom of the fifth after a fight that started near the mound with Jorge Soler, picked up the win after getting two outs. Raisel Iglesias struck out three while recording the final five outs for his second save.
Soler, who hit a two-run homer in the first inning and was struck by a pitch on his left hand in the third, took exception to a high and inside fifth-inning fastball that glanced off the glove of catcher Jonah Heim and went to the backstop, enabling Nolan Schanuel, who had walked, to advance to second.
Soler then stared at Lopez for several seconds before jogging to the mound. Both players squared up and began throwing punches, none of which appeared to land squarely, as players from both teams rushed in. Braves manager Walt Weiss ended up tackling Soler on the first base line to help break up the fracas.
Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi (0-2) gave up four runs on six hits in five innings. He walked one and struck out eight.
Lopez permitted two runs, both unearned, while fanning seven in 4 2/3 innings. He allowed three hits and two walks.
The Braves snapped a three-game losing streak while the Angels had a three-game winning streak end.
Los Angeles jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning when Mike Trout reached base on a throwing error by Riley at third base and scored one out later when Soler lined a home run down the left field line. It was Soler’s fifth homer in 23 career at-bats against Lopez.
Atlanta cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second when Olson led off with a double and scored on White’s two-out double into the left field corner.
The Braves scored three times in the fourth to take a 4-2 lead. Olson led off with a walk, went to second on a wild pitch and scored on a single by Riley, who then advanced to third on a double by Dubon. White then drove in Riley with a sacrifice fly to make it 3-2, and Heim followed with a single to drive in Dubon.
Albies extended the lead to 5-2 when he led off the eighth with his third home run, a 379-foot drive to right off reliever Shaun Anderson. The Braves broke the game open with two more runs in the ninth, highlighted by a RBI single from Baldwin.
#India #beats #Chinese #Taipei #stay #alive #U20 #Womens #Asian #Cup #quarterfinals #race #awaits #Uzbekistan #Jordan #result">India beats Chinese Taipei to stay alive in U-20 Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals race, awaits Uzbekistan vs Jordan result
India beat Chinese Taipei 3-1 at the Pathum Thani Stadium in Thailand on Wednesday to keep itself in contention for a place in the AFC Under-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 quarterfinals.
The last time the Indian side reached the quarterfinals in this tournament was in 2004, which was also the last time the side played the U-20 Women’s Asian Cup.
However, the Young Tigresses will need to hope the Group B-match between Uzbekistan and Jordan later in the day ends in a draw. A winner in that fixture and India’s hopes of qualifying as one of the two best third-placed teams will evaporate.
Bhumika Devi Khumukcham (26’) and Sibani Devi (32’, 87’) were on target for India, while Kao Hsin (90+3’) netted a consolation goal for Taipei in a clash where Joakim Alexandersson’s side undoubtedly displayed its best performance in the tournament so far.
Apr 4, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Reid Schaefer (49) moves the puck following a face off during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Corinne Votaw-Imagn Images 
